Liberty dollars were shutdown because they denominated the coins in dollars and cents and moreso because there was video of the CEO of Liberty Dollars telling people they needed to "turn in" their old dollars for the new silver dollar coins.
DIY Aluminum Foil Painting Tray Liners
If you do a lot of painting using commercial plastic paint tray liners add a lot of convenience to a dull task. They're not terribly expensive, around $1 each, but you can get the same results by lining your painting tray with aluminum foil; this should cost around nine centers per liner.
Attach a Flashlight to Your Fuse Box to Light the Way When Fuses Blow
If the lights go out due to a blown fuse or tripped breaker it can be annoying to try and find the right switch in the dark. Martha Stewart's weblog suggests gluing a magnet to a spare flashlight and using that magnet to attach the flashlight to your metal fuse box.
Store Dryer Sheets in Your Car to Keep You and Your Car Smelling Fresh
Reddit user j-mt recommends keeping an open box of dryer sheets under the driver's seat of your car. Not only will this keep your car smelling fresh, but if you feel a bit less than fresh after a heavy meal or hanging around smokers you can grab a dryer sheet and rub it over your clothes for a quick freshness pick-up.
Use Lollipops as Cocktail Stirrers
Add some zing to your next cocktail party by using lollipops to stir your cocktails by choosing lollipop colors that go well with your drink. Real Simple magazine's weblog suggests that lime lollipops go well with vodka tonics. What other flavor and color combinations do you think would go well together?
Stalk Your Interviewer Online to Prepare for a Job Interview
If you have a big job interview coming up and you know the name of the person conducting the interview, consider spending a few minutes stalking that person online so you can find hobbies or clubs shared in common—finding a connection that you can bring up during the interview will help help you stand out amongst the…
Clean a Dry Erase Board with Baby Wipes
If you've ever left dry erase ink on the board for a few days, you know it can sometimes be difficult to remove. Cleaning weblog How to Clean Things shares several methods for removing old dry erase ink, but being a parent my favorite is using baby wipes.
DIY Bicycle Barometer Advises Whether to Ride Your Bike or Take Public …
If you're a fairweather bicycle commuter you might wish to know what the conditions will be like outside before you determine if you'll ride or take the subway, car, or bus. Maker weblog Optimise for the Common Case creator Richard J. Pope didn't wanted an easy way to make this decision so he built a "bicycle…
Good point. I still think it's worth doing for stuff you'd otherwise just write on a paper surface anyway. Even if it's visible two hours a day (assuming the thief doesn't have your UV book open to page 44 outside in full sunlight), it's still secure for 1/12 of the day.
Keep Essential Information Hidden in Plain Sight with a UV Pen
Considering the amount of passwords, PINs, and other vital information, such as Social Security numbers, that we have to keep handy it's not surprising that many people write down information like this and keep it on a sticky note or the back of a business card. If you want to keep essential information readily…
