Yesterday I was driving home from work and I saw this car.  It was next to me at a stop light.  I looked over and saw the brakelight had one of those brakelight covers that said "Carlo."  I thought, HOW VAIN??  Why would you have brakelight covers custom made with your name on them! 

Then the light turned green and he pulled away.  As he was pulling away I looked at the other brake cover and it said "Monte."  Ok, so I feel kinda dumb.  He got covers for his Monte Carlo that said Monte Carlo!!! That's not his name!!  He's not vain at all!!  Well, he might be vain, but not because of his brakelight covers. So, I was driving along laughing at myself for like 10 minutes.  I was VERY amused by it.

Can you imagine how much money we've spent collectively trying to find the perfect product to remove tomato-based stains from our plastic storage containers and other plastic items in our homes? I'm sure I've done my part. But no more: Now I have all I'll ever need to get the job done. And it's free!

NATURALLY CLEAN: Because I grew up knowing this simple and free way to remove tomato stains from fabric and plastics (like Tupperware and high-chair trays), I thought everyone knew. But apparently not. It couldn't be easier or cheaper! Simply wash the item as usual, then lay it in the sun to dry. Pure, natural, God-given sunshine works whereas man-made light doesn't to remove the tomato stain. -- Jennifer A., South Carolina

DRIP-PROOF: I found a great way to clean my chandelier. First, hang an umbrella upside down from the light fixture. Fill a small spray bottle with warm water and 2 tablespoons rubbing alcohol, and give the chandelier a good spray. Any drips will be caught by the umbrella. -- Jesse S., Missouri

DRIP-ENABLE: My husband punches a few small holes in the lip of the paint can so that excess paint doesn't collect on the rim. The holes allow the paint to fall back into the can. Putting the lid back on isn't nearly as messy anymore. -- Kelly V., California

PREVENT DRYER FAILURE: The best way to clean the little lint screen on a hairdryer is with a toothbrush. This will prevent the hairdryer from overheating and help it to live a longer life. -- Monica B., Washington

GRINDER CLEANER: To keep my coffee grinder clean, I run cornmeal through it from time to time. When I'm done, I just pour it out and brush any remaining debris with a small paintbrush that I use just for this purpose. - Name withheld

NONSLIP SLICING: To keep my cutting board from slipping around, I put it on a dishtowel and then on the countertop. -- Marjorie D., Ohio HOLY CLEAN: At church functions, we put a baking bag (turkey size) in the slow cooker first to keep the nacho-cheese sauce from sticking or burning, and then have a simple cleanup or save the leftovers in the bag. -- Lori F., e-mail

SHAMPOO FOR STAINS: As the mother of several children who get their share of boo-boos, I have found that shampoo works well to remove blood stains from clothing. Any brand of plain shampoo (cheapest works as well as any) used with cold water will take the blood out quicker than anything. -- Julie F., e-mail

ANTI-ITCH, TOO: If you have a mosquito bite that itches, just rub your deodorant on it and instantly the itching stops. But you have to reapply after showering. -- J.L., Michigan

SPARKLING VASES: I use liquid automatic-dishwasher detergent to get the "stuff" left in the bottom of the vase from flowers left there too long. It works great on just about anything that needs to be scoured. Simply pour some in, add hot/warm water, and swish. Works like a charm every time. -- Camille F., Texas