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Tips for Beginner Photographers
I bought my first DSLR camera in 2015 to improve my filmmaking. You can imagine my surprise when I found my new muse: photography! Whether you have a DSLR, a simple point-and-shoot, or even just a smartphone, I hope you can learn from my mistakes by reading these tips about photography!
By Jasmine Smoot-Leyva8 years ago in Lifehack
10 Ways Your Local Library Saves You Money
Public libraries bear the stereotype of being out of date and inconsequential in today’s world. That thought couldn’t be more wrong; libraries provide an incredible public service for children and adults that enable them to grow and learn, as well as save money!
By Laura DiNovis Berry8 years ago in Lifehack
5 Off the Menu Housing Options
For most people, housing is the single biggest line item on their budget. According to the National Association of Realtors, the median price of a single-family home in 2016 across the United States was $235,500. And in the west, the median price is $342,900. That’s a lot!
By Dan Carpenter8 years ago in Lifehack
To-Do List Apps to Help Your Productivity
Getting things done isn't always easy, even if you aren't a procrastinator. Truth be told, we all tend to have things that we forget to do for one reason or another. The right to-do list can help you get your life on track again — but only if you have it downloaded to your phone and actually use it.
By Cato Conroy8 years ago in Lifehack
Best Apps to Help You Manage Your Money
One thing that I love just as much as writing about lifestyle topics is money. I am obsessed with it, and love to watch it grow. Today is one of the best times to live, just because money management and personal finance have never been easier.
By Ossiana Tepfenhart8 years ago in Lifehack
Modeling
Growing up I was always told that I was ugly and couldn't be anything beautiful because I wasn't "allowed" to. I always wanted to be a model and or actress but between kids & my foster parents I never thought I'd be able to. Now I am modeling and acting, I've changed my appearance and the way I feel about myself and I feel more in control of my life. It took a long time but it is worth it. The way I see myself now, no one can bring me down ever again. I know that from the start if wouldn't be easy but I knew it was possible. My confidence level is higher than ever and I am thankful for the people who support me through this journey and who bring me up when I'm down.
By Miranda Gonzalez8 years ago in Lifehack
How To Read People. Top Story - October 2017.
Clarification: There is no one way or method to read any and every person you come in contact with; culture, upbringing, mental health, and many other environmental and internal factors will ultimately impact a person's’ experience and must be taken into account or at the very least considered while reading individuals and even groups.
By Corvo Mckinnon8 years ago in Lifehack
Pantry Organization Hacks to Save You Space and Money
Pantry organization is an extremely underrated aspect of having a clean and tidy kitchen. When your cupboards are a disorganized mess, finding ingredients and tools can take as long as cooking the meal. Why waste precious time digging around in your cabinets when this can all be easily avoided?
By Joseph Farley8 years ago in Lifehack
Broke, Tired of Not Getting to Have Any Fun, and Living in a Foreign Country
So, I’m sure there are a ton of people in this crazy concrete jungle we call New York who are in the same position as me: I’m a foreigner, on a limited budget, in one of the world's most expensive cities.
By Simon H8 years ago in Lifehack
How To Prepare Your Home for Sale
Selling a house is not an event. It is a process defined by different activities at different time intervals. One of these activities involves preparing the house for sale. There are different approaches to this, but one thing that remains important is that the house should be in good shape before you release it to the market. Here are few tips on how you can prepare your house for sale.
By Andrea Dawson8 years ago in Lifehack
Minimalist-ish
In the spring of 2017, I had two sweaters, four shirts, three pairs of pants, a jumpsuit, and three pairs of shoes. I didn't wear it all.
By Emily Grace Gill8 years ago in Lifehack
Surprising Aluminum Foil Life Hacks You Never Knew About
Aluminum foil is one of those things that everyone keeps around the house, and everyone assumes has just one use. Most people already know they can wrap up food safely and easily with a little square of foil. Yet, there's so much more you could be using foil for — and it could seriously cut down on how much money you spend.
By Mackenzie Z. Kennedy8 years ago in Lifehack