When a bread bag goes unclipped, slices within quickly turn stale. The horrors that result are innumerable: dry PB&Js, stiff toast, and uncomfortably firm dollhouse mattresses. But never fear—there’s still hope, even if you’ve already lost that small but vital bread-clip doohickey. This simple trick will help preserve the freshness of your white, wheat, or multigrain with nothing but your own two hands. Try it—the dolls will thank you. Shop Goods and ideel for kitchen products:

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