My neighbor told me why she always keeps a spoon in the freezer. How did I live without this trick for 50 years?

I used to think spoons were just for eating—until my neighbor pulled a frozen one from her freezer. Curious, I asked why. She smiled and said, “You’ll thank me later.” And she was right. A frozen spoon turns out to be a simple but brilliant tool for several everyday problems. Here’s how:

1. Relieve Headaches Fast
Press a frozen spoon on your temples or neck for 5–10 minutes. The cold helps reduce inflammation and ease pain.

2. Reduce Puffy Eyes and Dark Circles
Gently press under your eyes to refresh and reduce swelling.

3. Cool Hot Drinks Quickly
Drop a frozen spoon into tea or coffee to cool it down fast—without watering it down.

4. Remove Gum from Fabric
Place the frozen spoon on stuck gum. Once hardened, peel or gently scrape it off—no damage.

5. Check for Freezer Failures While Away
Freeze a cup of water and place a spoon on top. If the spoon sinks, it means the ice melted and refroze—your food might not be safe.

So yes, now I always keep a spoon in the freezer—and you might want to as well.