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Gifts for People Who Love to Make Things
It's 2017, and DIY projects are as popular as they can be. That's why so many different companies have been creating kit gifts for people who love to make things of all types. (We'd even go so far as to say that they're getting to be more popular than gift cards.)
Rowan MarleyPublished 6 years ago in LifehackHow I Moved to a Big City by Myself With Less Than $900
It was the summer of 2017. I had just graduated high school. I was at a job I hated and had no idea what I wanted to pursue career wise. Everyone expected me to go to college, but I knew without a clear career goal I would end up like a lot of my friends who gathered up unbearable student loan debt with a degree in a field they couldn’t find a job for. All I knew was that I didn’t want to lose my passion. I wanted to be in a place that allowed my creativity to thrive and flow but equally allowed me to grow and change. I fondly recalled my few summers as a child spent in Chicago. The lakeshore days, the beautiful city skyline, the incredible food, and the sense of mystery like something wonderful around the corner constantly waiting to be discovered. I daydreamed about picking up and leaving to start my life in a big city. Little did I know, it would all soon become a reality. I moved to Chicago with roughly $900 and just my clothing. This is how I did it.
How to Become a Morning Person
Mornings. Most people dread waking up. It's hard. It's painful even. But studies have shown again and again that "Morning people" tend to have more productive days. I have found when waking up early that my entire day is different than if I crawl out of bed ten minutes before I need to leave for work. I sluggishly move throughout my day in hopes of it going fast enough for me to get back to my bed.
Jenae PerryPublished 6 years ago in LifehackChores for a Better Morning
I very much believe in "finishing the day" before going to sleep so that you can start the next day fresh without any lingering, incomplete tasks. Lingering tasks can be frustrating and will set you back in terms of time management and getting projects done (both during and after college). By practicing good time management you can finish the day with accomplishment and satisfaction.
Sapphira S.Published 6 years ago in LifehackIt’s All Fun and Games Until You Are Broke
Spending money is definitely a common thing that a lot of people have a hard time with, especially when it comes to the little things that could be worked on.
Online Shopping vs. Shopping in Store
It’s that time again where everyone is getting ready to go Christmas shopping, and you are asking yourself, is this year better to go to the store or is it better you shop online? I may be able to help you with that decision.
Stephanie GrayPublished 6 years ago in LifehackHave a Happy Crafty Christmas
It’s that time of year again. The pre-Christmas calm before the storm, the supermarkets have just started putting out a few festive items on the shelves, the odd bag of chocolate coins here, a giant tub of Quality Street there – but nobody seems to have noticed yet.
Kelly WilsonPublished 6 years ago in LifehackFive Ways Businesses Trick You into Buying Things You Don't Need!
In the 21st century, online marketing has taken over the traditional advertisement channels. As attractive as the idea of shopping online from the comfort of your own home may be, we, as customers, must understand that marketers will exploit every single vulnerability that the online platforms provide to reach us easier and close more sales. After all, the main purpose of all businesses is to make money, otherwise they wouldn't exist. This might come as a shock to us because many companies promote their businesses as "customer-oriented", which should in theory mean that they place customer satisfaction above everything else, which is rarely the case. However, there are certain things we can do to avoid being manipulated into impulsive purchases by understanding the different tricks being used and how we can avoid falling for them. In this article I am going to walk you through the five most commonly used practices and what you can do to beat the system and make your online purchases easier and more enjoyable in the long run.
How to Craft Prosperity
Candle Magic - a relatively simple, yet potent practice within witchcraft. A lot of witches taking their first steps along our mystical journey discover candle magic early on (you don't have to be, or refer to yourself as a witch to practice magical arts). The practice of candle magic is widespread, holding its roots in cultures across the globe, while maintaining a strong presence within spiritual communities today.
Awesome Lifehacks that Use Everyday Objects
Ever meet someone who was able to make things work, no matter how little resources they had at their disposal? It's really something amazing to see; and most of us mere mortals are curious as to how they're able to make do.
Mackenzie Z. KennedyPublished 6 years ago in LifehackFive Super Cute DIY Christmas Gift Ideas They Will Actually Like
Christmas is a wonderful, yet expensive time of year. Especially if you have a big family! Although it's nice to spend a lot of money on gifts for our family and friends, sometimes this can leave us in a bit of a sticky financial situation. These five, homemade DIYs make the perfect personalised Christmas presents that your friends and family will adore without you having to break the bank!
A Style Guide for Petite Girls
Being short does have it's perks, like being able to fit in small spaces, being hugged by someone taller and feeling comforted, and bending down to get something on a low shelf. It's not always easy being a petite girl when it comes to clothes shopping though. I have thirteen tips that could help your annoying, everyday shopping trips be more fabulous and less fab-ew no.
Meri GomesPublished 6 years ago in Lifehack