Small small small tips 小小小秘訣 - 剝蛋 (Peel egg)

Boiled eggs are easier to peel if you place them under cold running water immediately after taking them off the stove.  Once they are cool, roll and crackle them on the counter top.  Strip the peel under cold running water.  The fresher the egg, the harder it is to peel it neatly.

雞蛋更容易剝開如果即刻把煮熟的雞蛋在冷的自來水下。一旦雞蛋冷卻，就在櫃檯上開裂。在冷的自來水下剝開。越新鮮的雞蛋，就越難整齊的剝開。

Small small small tips 小小小秘訣 - 標記包裝膠帶 (Marking packing tape)

Use a toothpick to mark the loose end of packing tape when you are done with it.  That way, you don't waste time or tear the tape (and fray your fingernails) searching for the start of the tape when you want to use it next.

當你結束包裝, 使用牙籤做為標記鬆散膠帶。這樣，下次使用它時, 你不用浪費時間搜索或撕裂膠帶（和弗賴指甲）。

Small small small tips 小小小秘訣 - 避免螞蟻進入花盆 (Avoiding ants into Flower Pot)

To avoid ants from making themselves at home in your flower pot, just add a stick of cinnamon into the pot.

只需添加一棒肉桂, 就能避免螞蟻進入花盆。

Small small small tips 小小小秘訣 - 擺脫螞蟻 (Ants)

Get rid of ants by sprinkling some talcum powder in the areas they most frequent and leave overnight. The ants will disappear in no time.

擺脫螞蟻的辦法是把一些爽身粉灑在他們最頻繁的地區，隔夜。螞蟻就會消失得無影無終了。

Small small small tips 小小小秘訣 - 切片番茄 (Slice Tomatoes)

The best way to slice tomatoes is to cut them vertically. This help to keep the slices in shape. Also, when cooking tomatoes add a pinch of sugar - it enchances the flavour.

切片番茄最好的辦法是垂直。這有助於保持片的形狀。另外，在烹飪番茄捏添加糖 - 會增添它的味道。

Small small small tips 小小小秘訣 - 檸檬汁 (Lemon Juice)

To get the most out of your lemons, soak them in warm water for an hour. The lemons will be easier to juice and you'll get more extract.

要獲得更多的檸檬汁，浸泡在溫水中1小時。你將會更容易提取和更多的檸檬汁。

Small small small tips 小小小秘訣 - 削減不健康的飲 (Go Light)

Cut unhealthy fat from your family's diet by replacing butter with olive oil, potato chips with popcorn and beef bacon with lean ham. For a healthier homemade pizza, use low-fat cheese, reduce the use of processed meats and top with a lot of veggies like tomatoes, onions and capsicums.

從你家人的飲食削減不健康脂肪橄欖油代替黃油，爆米花代替薯片，瘦火腿臘肉代替牛肉。對於一個健康的自製比薩餅，使用低脂奶酪，減少使用加工的肉, 加許多蔬菜，像西紅柿，洋蔥和辣椒。

Small small small tips 小小小秘訣 - 泡一杯完美的茶 (Making the perfect cuppa)

泡一杯完美的茶 (Making the perfect cuppa)

1. Fill the kettle with fresh cold water to maximise the oxygen in the water. It's the oxygen that draws the flavour out of the tea.

2. Warm the pot or mug with hot water. This will ensure the tea stays hot for longer.

3. When making a pot, use one teaspoon of tea (or tea bag) for each person and one for the pot. When preparing infusions, use only one tea bag per person.

4. Pour water on to the tea as soon as it boils. Don't allow the water to over-boil. This leaves the tea tasting flat and dull.

5. Let the tea stand and brew for 3 to 5 minutes. Once brewed, stir and serve.

6. If you want a full-bodied blend, try Twinings Traditional Afternoon tea. This blend of African, Assam and Ceylon teas comes with a rich creamy finish when served with milk.

Small small small tips 小小小秘訣 - 清潔工具 (Cleaning Tools)

Do not discard old mascara brushes. Clean them in bleach and use as an excellent cleaning tool for inside the plugholes of bathroom and kitchen sinks.

不要拋棄舊的睫毛膏刷子。把他們清潔漂白后變為一個極好的工具去清潔浴室和廚房水槽/洗滌槽內的漏洞。

Small small small tips 小小小秘訣 - 擺脫香煙或難聞的氣味 (Get rid of odour)

An easy way to get rid of cigarette or unpleasant household odour, is to cut a few slices of lemon and place them in a bucket of water. This will get rid of the odour and leave your room smelling fresh.

一種簡單的方法來擺脫香煙或難聞的氣味，是削減一些切片檸檬放在一桶水。這將擺脫氣味，讓你的房間氣味新鮮。

Small small small tips 小小小秘訣 - 自助空氣清新劑 (DIY Air Freshener)

Spray a little perfume on a cold light bulb. When the light is switched on, the heated scent will waft through the room. But do not spray a hot bulb - it can explode.

噴點香水霧在冷的燈泡。當開燈光，香水的氣味會透過房間飄蕩。但是，不要噴在已熱的燈泡-它可以爆炸。

Small small small tips 小小小秘訣 - CD杯墊 (CD Coasters)

Do not throw away old CDs. Instead, use the CDs as lovely coasters for your guests. You can even get creative and decorate the CDs to your liking.

不要扔掉舊的CD光盤。相反，使用光盤為您的客人作為可愛杯墊。您甚至可以依個人的喜好創造和裝飾CD。

Small small small tips 小小小秘訣 - 保持水果新鮮 (Keep fruits fresh)

Nobody likes eating dried-out dates, figs or raisins.  Just steam the fruits in a strainer over hot water or heat the fruits in an oven at 350 degrees for a few minutes.  You can also place the fruits in a jar, sprinkle with some water and place in the refrigerator for a few minutes.

Small small small tips 小小小秘訣 - 晶亮潔白的牙齒 (Sparkling white teeth)

Down with a sore throat? Add a pinch of salt to some warm water for an effective mouthwash or throat gargle.  Also, sprinkle a dash of salt on your toothbrush before you brush for shinier teeth.

Small small small tips 小小小秘訣 - 遠離蟑螂，螞蟻 (Keep away cockroaches & ants)

Here's how to keep away cockroaches and ants from your wardrobe.  Tie some pepper seeds in a tissue or paper towel and place it in your cupboard.  The seeds are non-poisonous and safe enough to keep pests away.

Small small small tips 小小小秘訣 - 太多蛋黃醬 (Easy fix for salads)

If you have accidentally added to much mayonnaise when making tuna salad and don't have another can of tuna to add to it, just toss in some bread crumbs.

Small small small tips 小小小秘訣 - 清洗鳥屎 (Bird Dropping)

Bird dropping are hard to remove from windows, especially if it has been left for a while.  Rub with a cloth soaked in vinegar to remove the stains easily.