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The Quilter
When I was younger, I was definitely an outdoor kid. Riding bikes, playing in the huge dirt pile my dad created, or just exploring the neighborhood. As I got older, I became a video gamer and tech geek, usually sitting at my computer playing a game or listening to music. Eventually I would learn the basics of computer repair and would often help out a friend with tech problems just for the challenge. I sold wine for twelve years, split between two different companies. After medical problems forced me to leave my job managing the wine shop at the Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire, I took the first job I could get: a part-time supervisor at a fabric store. That was when I learned I had an interest in quilting buried deep inside of me, like a genetic code hidden within, buried under my father’s genetic predisposition to tinker, build, and fix things. I could sew basic quilts, and I kind of enjoyed it.
Jen SullivanPublished 3 years ago in LifehackBuilding a Cleaning Schedule That Works
I’m just 1 person constantly building a cleaning schedule. The most important thing I’ve learned about cleaning routines over the years is to figure out what actually works for you. You might get lucky and stumble upon the right routine early into your process or you might need to refine your schedule over time. Ideally, your cleaning schedule should meet these two requirements:
Kate McDevittPublished 3 years ago in LifehackFrench Press Coffee Style And Flavor For Your Coffee
StartI did all of the right things to make espresso at home. I bought myself a good espresso machine. I learned which espresso beans have the best taste and how to grind them to the correct fineness. I managed to insert the gadget with the grinds, known as a portafilter, into the espresso machine, lock it into place, turn on the machine and let her rip. Great espresso!
bala subramanyamPublished 3 years ago in LifehackHelping Cosplay Community Hygiene
For many years I have had a hobby that involved creating bath and body products from perfumes and colognes to shave soaps and facial masks. It was a fun little experiment that started when I regained my lost love of chemistry from my youth and created a perfume specifically for my wife.
Easy Ways to Increase Safety at Your Family Home
The image source is Pexels. As crime increases in neighborhoods across the country, there's a growing interest in home security. While every homeowner should install a monitored security system, there are easier and cheaper things you can also do to protect your home. Here are a few effective ways you can protect your home without having to spend much money.
Rayanne MorrissPublished 3 years ago in LifehackMy Not-So Crafty Story
Why would you say ‘not-so crafty’? Well, see, because my story is about other people to be crafty. A few years ago, I took over the promotion for a worldwide charity collection at our small church. We filled shoe boxes, you know the cardboard boxes you get when you buy a pair of shoes. We filled them with toys and clothes and some hygiene items for children in other countries. Then, the non-profit organization Samaritan’s Purse would collect and ship them, seriously all over the world, from anywhere in Africa, Central and South America, through India and Russia. The recipients are children between the ages of 2 and 14, often living in orphanages. Some of the ones who live in small and remote villages are the main caretakers of their families. For many of these children it will be the only gift they will ever receive in their lives, the only not hand-me-down items but brand new and picked out just for them.
HEIKE ODAYPublished 3 years ago in LifehackTypes Of Peonies, White, and Pink Peony
Since the peony has historical and mythological significance, it is associated with various associations and symbols. Peonies have been around since 1000BC, which is over 4000 years old! By the eighth century, they had made their appearance in Chinese gardens and had entered Japan, which is now a significant producer of peonies.
Arabian PetalsPublished 3 years ago in Lifehack5 Easy Tips to Prevent Bed Bugs
Honestly speaking, just thinking about bed bugs can be a terrifying experience – let alone dealing with them in real life. These can be very difficult to eliminate, which is why we’ve come up with a list of useful tips on how to prevent them. If that’s one of your top goals at the moment, just keep on reading. Here are five easy tips to prevent bed bugs, so check them out and enjoy!
Neil WhitePublished 3 years ago in LifehackHow to Stay Focused During Virtual Meetings
We have been talking between us that the closer we are getting to the end of this pandemic, the less concentrated we are at work. Then it got us curious, and we kept asking around, and it seems that there is an epidemic of people struggling to stay focused.
Zishan HusainPublished 3 years ago in LifehackLabour Tips for First Time Mums and Dads Throughout Covid-19
Every birthing experience is unique, so it’s impossible to know exactly what to expect. But, for first time mums and dads, there are many pieces of advice to bear in mind that will better prepare you for labour and help everything to run smoothly.
Caitlin PurvisPublished 3 years ago in Lifehack5 Gifts to Give Your Boyfriend That He'll Actually Use
Birthdays, anniversaries, the winter holidays.... With every passing season, there are usually a couple of special occasions that might tempt you into picking up a little something special for your sweetheart. But what should you get for the one that makes your heart go pitter-patter? We've developed a list of ideas to get your wheels turning.
Nish@nt Raikw@rPublished 3 years ago in LifehackBuying, Maintenance, and Replacement Strategies for Solar Panels in Florida
One of the critical inquiries that purchasers face when choosing to go solar is "How long will my system last?" This can be a primary factor when choosing what to install on your home, however, which makers to trust and which organizations to contact. In particular, know that an interest in solar panel Florida will pay off rapidly.
rachael everlyPublished 3 years ago in Lifehack