Do you use condiments like mayonnaise, mustard and other spreads when making a sandwich or homemade salad dressing? One of the easiest ways to contaminate all of those jars and bottles is by using the same utensil each time you scoop out a spoonful. Because the shelf life for many condiments can be very long (about three years for mustard), the fastest way to spoil condiments is through cross-contamination. Instead, make a habit of using separate spoons, or at lease rinse the spoon before dipping into another jar.

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Do you love avocados? Turns out all of those pits you've been tossing can be a beautiful DIY to turn boring fabric into something gorgeously pink-hued. When the avo pits are boiled, they release a milky, tannin-rich liquid that's deep ruby red. When simple white fabrics are left to soak in this natural dye, they turn beautiful shades of pink. To make avocado pit-dyed fabric, simply toss a few clean pits into water, add your fabric and bring to a boil. Let simmer for a few minutes until the dye is released, then turn off the heat; let it sit overnight before removing the freshly dyed fabric.

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Many dogs and cats are up for adoption at local shelters, and prospective pet owners should be adopting them instead of buying their pets from a store. Even if you're not in the market for a new pet to bring home, you can help by visiting your local shelter's website and sharing pets on your Facebook page, tweeting them to your Twitter followers and pinning them to your Pinterest page to help generate viral marketing support. Social media can help spread the word about great pets up for adoption and help them find a new home.

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