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Why Plastic Straws Harm the Planet and Eco-Friendly Straw Alternatives
Plastic straws have been around since I was born, I never knew the issues of plastic straws until I became aware of the impact plastic had on our oceans. I think many people have seen the video of a turtle having a plastic straw wedged in its noise. It was a really sad thing to see, but I really had to do my own research on the issue in order to give myself a reason to stop using these straws.
By Annie Curran6 years ago in Lifehack
10 Ways to Get Blood Stains out of Everything
If you need to get blood stains out of clothes, there are many different remedies you can try. To remove blood stains, you can try interesting remedies such as a meat tenderizer, salt water, enzyme-based cleaner (which breaks down the protein in stubborn stains), and laundry detergent. Depending on what surface you are trying to remove dried blood from, different remedies may work better than others to remove the stain effectively. Here are our best solutions to get blood stains out.
By Morgan E. Westling6 years ago in Lifehack
The Aftermath: Thailand, India, France, and Venice Part 1
If by some fluke you read my previous blog, you know that back in March I quit my job and went traveling. I thought I'd do a quick post to debrief myself on the whole experience, but I've realized as I'm writing I can't cover all four countries and my takeaways in one post, so I'm going to break it down, so it at least makes sense to me. So this is my first. It's a couple of points on traveling I wish I had known before. Here we go...
By Kirstyn Brook6 years ago in Wander
10 of the Most Obscure Cars in Jay Leno's Garage
Most Americans know Jay Leno as the late-night talk show host with razor-sharp wit and an acerbic sense of humor. Car aficionados, on the other hand, won't really pay attention to his comedy stylings. They're more fascinated by his absolutely massive car collection.
By Buddy Brown6 years ago in Wheel
10 Amazing Battery Lifehacks You Should Know
Anyone who owns a smartphone understands the struggle of trying to save battery life when on the go. We all can't be fortunate enough to have the best iPhone battery charging cases, best wireless chargers, or best portable charger for our gadgets, let alone have them when we need them. So many different factors can affect the battery life of our phones that we are unaware; but if you get familiar with some basic battery lifehacks, we can save battery and improve our battery life for the future. If you’re noticing certain things drain your battery, try these tips and tricks, and see if they help.
By Morgan E. Westling6 years ago in Lifehack
Traveling: The New Materialism?
This is a bit of a controversial topic that I wanted to write about for a while but never got around to it. I have had countless debates with my friends about it and never came to an agreement. Yes, buying tangible things and buying travel experiences are fundamentally different. However, I don't think they're so far apart. As I've grown up and started earning an income, luxuries started to become viable. New cars, houses, and vacations started to become attainable to me. I've had my fair share of material purchases and vacation experiences. For me, I would have to say that I don't think I gained more satisfaction from one over the other. I believe it all comes down to perception and personal preferences.
By Brian Anonymous6 years ago in Wander