This article is written by a student writer from the Spoon University at Northwestern chapter and does not reflect the views of Spoon University.
It’s late, you’re hungry, and you just can’t muster up the strength to loosen that lid. Don’t worry – we gotchu.
Step 1: Prepare the jar.

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Find the culprit in all its sticky-lid glory.
Step 2: Use an exacto blade to carefully cut along the seam of a tennis ball.

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Careful of those lil’ fingers…
Step 3: Easy money.

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Slide the tennis ball half onto the lid, twist, and prosper. Enjoy that salsa — you’ve earned it.