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Cheap, Clean, & Content
The word "poorgeoisie" was in circulation a few years ago to describe the current generations’ penchant for low-income frugality with middle-class materialism. I’ve only dumpster dived a few times in my life, but when I did, we had Starbucks muffins for days, with only the faintest hint of old coffee-grounds and used napkins!
By Morgan Lovell6 years ago in Lifehack
Maxed Out
Managing your finances can be a juggling act, especially if you are currently in between jobs or living paycheck to paycheck. When we are in a bind, instead of paying for things with cash, we often resort to pulling out our credit cards to pay for the necessities and even things we want but do not need in life. If you do not have a credit card, the temptation to apply for one or more can result in a downward spiral of debt if you are not careful. Below are a few simple life hacks on how to avoid falling into a debt trap with maxed out credit cards, not to mention the havoc that can result from applying for additional cards and the downward spiral of debt that can potentially lead to filing for bankruptcy. Below are some "do"s and "don't's" when applying for and maintaining credit.
By Janelle Ouellet6 years ago in Lifehack
Ain't No Shame to My Thrift Game
Once upon a time, it was shameful to shop in a thrift store. Having to wear other people's closet rejects after they wore them out to threadbare rags, or wearing the clothes of someone that had died, was embarrassing and a clear sign that you or your family was poor.
By Diane Nivens6 years ago in Lifehack
I'd Do Anything for Love (and My Dream Wedding)
$41,167. According to The Knot, that's the average cost of a wedding in New Orleans as of 2017. The national average is $33,391. With a measly budget of $12,000, I'm sure you can image me Googling "cheap weddings in New Orleans" like my life depended on it.
By Brandi DuPree6 years ago in Lifehack
DIY Backyard Games to Play
Not many people know this, but the outdoors is in stock for a ton of exciting games to partake in. It allows you to appreciate nature more and express your creativity to its fullest! Plus, no one can stay cramped indoors for so long. And especially when the weather outside is gorgeous and just meant to be taken advantage of, there are so many outdoors games to try out. For the majority of them, you don't have to buy anything!
By Jennifer Violet6 years ago in Lifehack
Be Careful When Connecting to Public Wi-Fi
As more and more information becomes available online, people naturally feel the need to stay connected to the internet at all times. So much so, that when at home we connect to unlimited Wi-Fi connections and when we’re on the move, we have Internet connectivity activated on our smart phones. Additionally, many of us also plug into public Wi-Fi connections available at marketplaces, shopping malls and generally anywhere we go. Even on airports, college campuses and train stations, people can be found connected to public Wi-Fi connections. While doing so isn’t a bad idea if you wish to save a few bucks or some bandwidth from your phone’s data connection, it’s important to realize that public Wi-Fi connections are prone to dangers such as hacking, password thefts and the like.
By Sukriti Taneja6 years ago in Lifehack
How To Make 'Parchment' Paper Using Tea
How many times have you wanted to give your players a physical treasure map, or copy of a crumpled note, as a prop to look at as a hook to get your them more involved in your campaign? If you're like most dungeon masters, you've probably had this urge fairly frequently. But then when you started looking up prices for parchment paper, you decided that your players didn't need authentic-looking props that badly.
By Neal Litherland6 years ago in Lifehack
10 Easy Life Hacks for Whitening Your Teeth
From lemons to strawberries, you are bound to have most of these ingredients in your kitchen already, so why not give them a shot? All for varying reasons, these life hacks for whitening your teeth are easy to use, and will brighten your smile instantly.
By Kelsey Lange6 years ago in Lifehack
Amazing Lifehacks That Are Backed by Science
Lifehacks are truly the diamonds of laziness, but they don't have to make people lazy; they just have to make life easier, which may or may not make a person lazier. It really comes down to the person more than it does the lifehack itself. While they might be more well-known for decorative ensembles or party-going procedurals, like designing more in-home space or using a mouthwash bottle for easier vodka consumption, they don't always have to be stringent upon physical attributions. In reality, lifehacks at their heart were meant to simplify the complexity of life itself, so why shouldn't some deal with increased mental health benefits, life satisfaction, and an overall more productive attention span?
By Johnson Bernard6 years ago in Lifehack
DIY Crochet Tip, Plus a Rasta Style Hat Pattern
Here is what I do when I make hats, or Amigurumi (I don't like when my rounds are in Spirals so I don't don't work in the round instead, I've come up with these lil tips when I crochet, that should be in the round... Also I have included a free pattern of mine that I had come up with for a friend..
By Sabrina Hoshko6 years ago in Lifehack
Reasons You Should Blister Pack Your Medications. Top Story - March 2018.
If you currently take two or more types of medication, having all of your prescribed medications stored safely in one convenient blister pack will save a lot of time and hassle in the long run. For you and those you love. Below, are a few great reasons to ask your pharmacist to have all your medications in one blister pack. This may or may not result in an additional out of pocket cost. Paying a few extra dollars to blister pack your medications will definitely be worth it, whether it be for short or long periods of time.
By Janelle Ouellet6 years ago in Lifehack