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How to Quickly Clean for the Holidays
As the holidays are creeping upon us again, everyone is rushing to clean the house. The kids are going through that stack of papers you have been meaning to shred and you have your husband helping you with the dishes. You are scrambling to get things done before guests arrive and make your home look like it has not been lived in unattended to the cleaning for the past year. You have so many things piled up that every time you walk into a room you are overwhelmed and questioning why you agreed to host in the first place? Does this sound like you? You might be pleased to know you are not alone! Below are some things you can do to help break down the task, so you don’t get overwhelmed just by walking in a room.
By Courtney Frazer7 years ago in Lifehack
Everyone Should Compost
Over the past few years, composting in Oregon has become more and more normal and yet, so many people still do not compost, even me sometimes. The benefits of composting provide so much to our world, including more fertilization for our organically grown food and better use of our food waste. By not composting, our environment is affected by not giving our soil, which is used to grow our organic foods, the nutrients it needs to prosper these seeds. For us, individually, composting helps to bring us those organic foods as well as helping us to not waste food, but reuse it in a good way. One of the major problems I’ve heard about when people have said they do not compost is because “it is an inconvenience.” Composting does take a few extra seconds to walk over to the compost bin and dump the uneaten food into it, but it doesn’t take that long. Now a few seconds adding up can be a while but I believe it is worth it for the benefits that composting brings to the environment and to ourselves, and our community is worth the extra few seconds. But for those people who believe they cannot waste those few seconds a few times a day, we’ll take it slow.
By Avery Eldon7 years ago in Lifehack
Weight Loss Lifehacks Every Dieter Needs to Know
Losing weight is one of the many goals that people all around the developed world strive for. Whether overweight or not, we all want to be better versions of ourselves. We want to make better food choices and be healthier in mind, body, and soul. To lose weight, it comes down to some simple things, but many of us try to take the easy way out because we are lazy or impatient. There are lifehacks for weight loss that involve basic lifestyle changes, which all of us can follow to see real results. If you want to lose weight, take into consideration new methodology and throw out the easy fixes you’ve heard of; chances are, you'll be better off in the long run.
By Morgan E. Westling7 years ago in Lifehack
Six Ways to Save Money
As a college junior who is beginning to look ahead towards becoming a full-fledged adult, the need for money has greatly increased for me. I will have thousands of dollars of graduate school to pay for, not to mention the need for my own apartment and my own supplies of food. Any spare penny that I receive goes directly into my savings account, and any extra shifts that open up at my job end up on my schedule.
By Rebecca Weiner7 years ago in Lifehack
5 Reasons Why Your Succulents Are Dying
Succulents are everywhere. They’re pretty. They come in a range of colours. They’re easy to look after. They come in unusual shapes. So you give in and get one, but as soon as you do, you discover your plant isn’t as easy to look after as you’ve been told. It’s best you find out how to take care of your succulent before it’s too late.
By Ceilana Second7 years ago in Lifehack
13 Lifehacks That Will Save You Time Spent on Chores
Where there's joy, there's an ever-growing list of supplies to buy and messes to clean up. Does that sound familiar to you? If so, you need some new lifehacks that will save you time spent on chores. Luckily for you, I've got quite a few lifehacks up my sleeve.
By Dave Schneider7 years ago in Lifehack
What to Bring to Thanksgiving Dinner
Tired of bringing the same thing to your Thanksgiving gathering, or have no idea where to start? It can be difficult to decide what to bring to Thanksgiving dinner as a guest. It doesn't always have to be a food item, however! There's many other things that you can bring to thanksgiving dinner that are sure to be a hit. Here's a few options in case you need some ideas!
By Helpful Tips7 years ago in Lifehack
Six Things You Need to Know When Getting Started on Calligraphy
I've been doing calligraphy for the past three years, and I can speak honestly when I say it's changed my life for the better. Through this craft, I have grown as an artist, strengthened my penmanship, and have gotten the chance to make people happier by creating for them personalized signs, gifts, and invitations. What started out as a small hobby for me has grown into a business where I can be myself and fully relax. Beginning calligraphy is not as tricky as you would think. It's actually very simple and rewarding, and I'm here to tell you what to keep in mind when getting started.
By Suzanne Gayle7 years ago in Lifehack
Top 5 Tips to Prepare Your Garden for Winter
Many things can be done to get gardens ready for winter, especially as the following. 1. Raking-up leaves from lawns is a good start. This will make footpaths less slippery, it will air the lawn, and it will make everything look neater. If enough space is available it is better to separate raked leaves from standard compost, in order to produce leaf mould, which is a golden material to add to the soil for the next growing season.
By Jeff Nevil7 years ago in Lifehack
