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Heading on Vacation? Try This Coin Trick — It Could Save Your Food (and Your Health)

If you’re packing your bags and getting ready to head out on vacation, you’ve probably double-checked your thermostat, locked the doors, and maybe even watered the plants. But there’s one small trick that most people forget — and it involves just a single coin and a cup of water.

It may sound simple (even silly), but this coin trick can help you know if your freezer stayed cold while you were gone — or if your food is no longer safe to eat.

Let’s break down how it works, why it’s smart, and exactly how to do it before you leave.

🪙 What Is the Vacation Coin Trick?

The vacation coin trick is a simple freezer test that lets you know whether your freezer experienced a power outage while you were away — and whether your frozen food thawed and refroze (which can be dangerous).

You only need:

• 1 coin (any kind)
• 1 cup of water
• Your freezer

❄️ How to Do the Coin Trick:

1. Fill a small cup with water.
   Use a plastic or paper cup if you’re worried about breakage.
2. Freeze the water completely.
   Place the cup in your freezer and let it freeze solid overnight.
3. Place a coin on top of the frozen water.
   Just set it right on the ice surface.
4. Leave it in the freezer while you’re away.
   That’s it — no need to check again until you return.

🔍 What It Tells You When You Get Back

• Coin still on top?
  Your freezer stayed cold the whole time. Your food is safe to eat.
• Coin at the bottom?
  Your freezer thawed completely, and the food likely warmed up, then refroze. It may no longer be safe to eat.
• Coin somewhere in the middle?
  There was a partial thaw — some foods might be fine, but others (especially meat or dairy) should be tossed to be safe.

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