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Firefighters and Hidden Dangers
We've all seen and heard the fire engine roaring through the intersection, on the way to an emergency. We take it for granted, that someone will always be willing to sacrifice themselves to save the people and things that are important to us. There are things that we do every day in our homes and at our places of employment that further endanger the men and women that have taken it upon themselves to ensure our safety. Until I married a firefighter, I didn't really pay attention to all the hazards we create in our home.
Phoenixx Fyre DeanPublished 5 years ago in Lifehack5 Ways to Reuse Mint Tins
I love buying mints, especially in tins. It feels so fancy. But then a problem arises. Do I throw away the tin or not? It feels like a shame to just throw it away for various reasons. For one, it feels wasteful and is pretty wasteful. For another, they sometimes come in cool designs. Of course, you don't want a pile of tins sitting around, becoming unnecessary clutter. For that reason, I compiled a list of a few ideas on how to reuse these tins.
Celestial BardPublished 5 years ago in LifehackThirty Ways to Use Florida Water
Spiritual waters, or eaux in French perfumery, are solutions of fragrant essential oils combined with distilled water and some degree of perfumer’s alcohol or grain alcohol, with or without the addition of other fragrant substances. Often they are charged with odorous principles of flowers (i.e. Eau de Rose). They originated in the South of France or Italy, and were transported to New Orleans with the earliest perfumers. By far, the most popular of spiritual waters in the various magickal traditions is Florida water. Florida water is the American answer to Eau de Cologne, or Cologne Water. Originally valued as a unisex cologne, Florida water was preferable to other, stronger smelling perfumes. It was used in copious amounts in barbershops as aftershave and cologne. Florida water shares the same citrus base as Cologne water, but has the addition of sweet orange (rather than the lemon and neroli of the original Cologne Water), and adds spicy notes, including lavender and clove. According to the current trademark holders, Lanman & Kemp Barclay, Florida Water was introduced by the New York City perfumer (and founder of the original company) Robert Murray in 1808. The company states that their product, now sold under the Murray & Lanman brand, still uses the original 1808 formula, and that the current label is also a slightly modified version of the 1808 original.
Denise AlvaradoPublished 5 years ago in Lifehack6 Ways You Can Help the Environment Daily
I am in no way an expert on the environment, but apparently mankind is giving her a really hard time. I often feel pretty helpless, watching a polar bear bobbing around on a melting piece of ice on Frozen Planet. I get a pang of guilt when I see a picture of a turtle caught in plastic on my Twitter feed. But there's actually so much we can do to help the environment by making small changes in our daily lives. For those who can relate, I've made a little list for you.
Katie GasterPublished 5 years ago in LifehackHow to Host a Winter-Themed Party Martha Stewart Would Be Proud Of
There are many reasons to throw a winter-themed party. Super Bowl Sunday, the holidays, game nights, and the Grammys all tend to be popular get-together occasions. And what better way to add a little class to the event than to host a party with a winter theme? This doesn’t have to be time-consuming or stressful. After all, Martha said it best in her statement that, “Sometimes, what a host truly needs is a handful of excellent time-saving tips to throw a terrific party in no time at all.”
Casey ChesterfieldPublished 5 years ago in LifehackTips for Hosting Your Next Great Event
Get-togethers can be fun, no matter the occasion. But if you know the right secrets to throw an event, you can make it even better. It’s not all about the food, although that can be important. And there’s more to it than fancy decor and entertainment.
Tobias GillotPublished 5 years ago in LifehackEasy Money-Saving Tricks
My parents raised me to be careful with my money. It's something that's always been important to me, and it has served me very well. I've learned that when it comes to savings the little things really can add up, and in this post I'll share with you some of the tricks I use to save money.
Ashley L. PetersonPublished 5 years ago in LifehackHow to Use a Pressure Washer Effectively
We all know how incredible a pressure washer is when it comes to cleaning surfaces, but incorrect usage may damage the surface and do more bad than good. You have to be careful while using the pressure washer or it might harm you as well.
Mohammad TahirPublished 5 years ago in LifehackLots of Hair, Do Care
Boys, we know how you like your girls. Cute with nice long hair, and yes I mean dogs too. For example, have you ever checked out a girl with nice hair and thought to yourself, “Wow I wonder what her shower drain looks like” or “I bet that dog’s fur breaks their Rumba on the reg.” The answer is no, or at least I hope you don’t go around judging people, it’s 2019.
lauren meyersPublished 5 years ago in LifehackLet the Bullet Journal Change Your Life
It was mid-December. I was on my bed, randomly scrolling through my YouTube recommended videos, until I finally saw something that caught my attention.
Finding the Perfect Book
If you spend any amount of time in your local library or bookstore, you have probably realized that there are hundreds and hundreds of books to choose from. Unless you are one of the lucky few who enters one of these establishments with a particular title in mind, you may find yourself wandering down aisle after aisle, staring at shelf after shelf trying to find your next read. Well, here are a few questions that might help you the next time you find yourself wandering aimlessly through the stacks.
Kurt MasonPublished 5 years ago in LifehackSurviving Valentine's on a Tight Budget
Many people say they hate Valentine's Day because it's so commercial, expensive, and forced. They're not wrong, but some people truly love it. What do you do when you're the person that hates the dreaded February 14th, but you're with a person that loves it? The answer is to make the most of it in a way that makes you both happy.
Diane NivensPublished 5 years ago in Lifehack