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How to do just about anything; life hacks to navigate obstacles of all types, from the trivial to the severe.

How to Write a Perfect Thank You Note: A Crash Course for Beginners. Top Story - January 2018.
In this day and age, shooting off a quick "thank you" text can seem like enough after receiving a gift, but not everyone who gifts us is from our generation, and sometimes the short period of time it takes to write a real "thank you" can make someone's day.
By Robin Owens8 years ago in Lifehack
How To: Prepare Your House for Sale
Home stagers and realtors alike understand the importance of getting your home prepared and as clean as possible for potential buyers, especially giving it that professional finish. According to Ginger Brokaw, a senior vice president at Town Residential Real Estate in Manhattan, cleanliness can be the difference between getting the sale you want or having to settle for less.
By Georgia de la Bertauche8 years ago in Lifehack
5 Ways My Planner Transformed My Life
It’s no secret that planning an event can help it run smoothly. You wouldn’t have a wedding without a bit of planning, you couldn’t run a business without a schedule, and you shouldn’t write an essay without a plan. So, the idea of running something as important as my life without any kind of planning doesn’t make much sense to me; however, this wasn’t something I realised until recently.
By Kate Watkins8 years ago in Lifehack
Productivity Is About Choices
I'm often asked what the secret to productivity is. In my experience, the secret is the ability to make, and stick to, choices about how you spend your time.
By Melanie Newdick8 years ago in Lifehack
NYC on a Budget
Living on a budget in NYC can be a challenge, but is possible as long as you set limits to what you spend. I know how hard it can be deciding to give up Starbucks coffee to make my own at home to save money. I am going to list off some tips on how I have saved money and given up things that I love most.
By Lindsey H8 years ago in Lifehack
Tips on Throwing a New Year's Eve Party! . Top Story - December 2017.
New Year’s Eve is the time of festive celebrations. Out with the old, in with the new. Many people get a sense of joy knowing that they can begin a clean slate. Everything from new weight loss ventures to saying goodbye to old habits come to the forefront at this time.
By Sue C8 years ago in Lifehack
Life Hacks to Save Money So You Can Spend It Elsewhere
Taking trips are usually expensive, especially getting out of the state or country. Just the flight and booking a room for a few nights will drain your wallet. That's why many of us must save a lot of money, before we can spend it elsewhere!
By Jennifer Violet8 years ago in Lifehack
10 Tips on How to Make and Use a Grocery Budget
Times are tough for people all over the United States. Some people have had to let go of precious items to pay bills or get food on the table. But, what if there was a way to create an efficient budget for your grocery needs? Here's a few steps to get you started on your new food savings.
By Savana Verret8 years ago in Lifehack
Dear Last Minute Shoppers
Whether you started shopping today or you started shopping six months ago, there are always those last minute things that you forget as you finish up your wrapping. You are not alone and that, in this case, isn't really a reassuring thing.
By Samantha Reid8 years ago in Lifehack
A DIY Mirror Guide
Mirrors are made from a smooth, polished surface that reflects light. Usually a mirror is made of a sheet of glass that has one side coated in aluminum, silver, or gold. That side is then painted, or covered with any solid material, so the reflected image can then be viewed.
By Lady Sunday8 years ago in Lifehack
Life Hacks
You cannot go to YouTube or Pinterest without seeing the tagline "Life Hack for (fill in the blank) …" with promises to make whatever easier. I don't know if I should blame YouTube or Pinterest for these posts, but either way, I have become obsessed with testing life hacks. So, I figured I would share with you the ones that I have tested and tell you which ones fly and which ones fail.
By A.K. Montes8 years ago in Lifehack
How To: Bullet Journals
Today I will be talking about bullet journals. If you don’t know what they are, they are essentially an aesthetically pleasing way to keep track of many different aspects of daily life. They are becoming more and more popular, and I have recently thought of starting one of my own, so I thought I would do a little research. Here's what I found!
By Jamie D8 years ago in Lifehack