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The Essential Guide to Doomsday Prepping
Doomsday prepping is about being ready for any impending disaster or emergency. This could be concerns over global pandemics, recession, cyber attacks, world wars, natural disasters, or any other unforeseen event that could have a negative impact on the local or global community. Some people prep because of the fear of these disasters, while others simply want to feel prepared for the worst. Others fear apocalypses and other powerful, world devastating events. No matter the motivation for prepping, most people who do it simply want to feel secure in an event where resources or daily life is compromised. Regardless of whether a crisis is global or personal, having even a bit of the prep work ready
By Autumn Stew4 years ago in Lifehack
You Can Beat Inflation
Go to any supermarket, and it may feel like doom and gloom. You can grow your own food if you feel inclined to, yet if you play your cards right, you will be able to buy what you need. Throw in rising interest rates, as well as expensive power bills, and it can feel like a recipe for disaster. Know that inflation is currently out of your control, although on the flip side, your reaction to this once in every decade (or sometimes two decades) economic event is something that you can control.
By Justine Crowley4 years ago in Lifehack
The 10 Best Garden Instagram Accounts to Follow
Do you love to spend time in the garden? Are you a plant whisperer, or maybe just a beginner trying to earn your green thumb? No matter who you are or your experience level with gardening, I bet that you love and appreciate when you see a beautifully cared for and thoughtfully put together garden or yard. I know I definitely do.
By Matthew Lundgren4 years ago in Lifehack
Organizing Tips and Tricks for a Minimalist Home
“Less is more” is the foundational mantra for the design trend called minimalism. While its popularity remains up to this day, make no mistake—this movement has been around for a while. Its staying power owes to the fact that it’s a no-nonsense approach to designing one’s home. And that’s not at the expense of swoon-worthy aesthetics.
By Mari Fuentelara4 years ago in Lifehack
When it’s time to bid farewell to a constant companion
We all give our pets names and they become part of the family. When your dog Groombo or your cat Ally passes on, it’s a terribly sad occasion. Especially when you hold them in your arms while the vet gives the final jab that takes them out of their pain-filled world and puts them to sleep forever. We’ve all been there.
By Jeffrey van Blerk4 years ago in Lifehack
How To Keep Your Digital and Paper Files Organized
There is nothing worse than not being able to find important files. Whether they are on your computer or in a filing cabinet, you need to have an effective system to capture, collect, and file your information.
By J.R. Heimbigner4 years ago in Lifehack
Why I Started Falling Asleep to the Sound of My Own Voice
Recently, I started re-listening to an old audiobook written by Louise Hay on how to manage anger in life. I keep the scratched-up disk set in my car and enjoy the soothing sound of Louise's voice during my commute to work. In the five-disk collection, I find myself enthralled by her words repeatedly, and I often replay chapters to really get her message in my head. The other day, she offered a tactic that seemed novel, and perhaps one that might help calm me on rough days.
By Susie Pinon4 years ago in Lifehack
From Yarn to Dragon Friend
Deep in a forgotten little closet corner sits an old crochet hook. There’s a nostalgic sense of power that comes from that colorful stick of metal. I can feel the fingertips of an isolated little girl as the metal curved and pulled a spiral of dyed wool for hours on end. Knot after knot, shape after shape as she quietly worked in circles. With detailed and deliberate energy, a new friend came to life. A tiny purple dragon with big green safety eyes
By Jade Belmont 4 years ago in Lifehack
The Victim Mindset: You Might Have It (And How To Overcome It)
The victim mindset is a state of mind in which people see themselves as perpetual victims. This means they feel powerless to change their circumstances, and they tend to blame others for their problems. People with a victim mindset often have low self-esteem and a negative outlook on life. They may also exhibit passive-aggressive behavior.
By Raise Life Up4 years ago in Lifehack
