However, more and more products are being designed in a way that will help save us space at home. I’ve searched around and found 12 items that are absolutely great for saving us space! 1. Strainer meets cutting board This is definitely something I need in my life! This ingenious invention allows you to chop up your vegetables, fruits, lettuce and anything else without damaging your counter top, then in one easy step it becomes a strainer so you can wash your food straight away and then transfer it straight to your plate or bowl....

1. Blender High-quality blenders like Vitamix and Nutribullet are incredibly useful tools to have around the kitchen. Instead of having to prepare cooked food in the morning, tossing ingredients in a high-powered blender makes healthy breakfasts quick and easy. Blending is also an easier way to get your greens and other vital nutrients. 2. Spiralizer If you’re trying to cut back on grains, a spiralizer is your best friend. Spiralizers slice vegetables into thin, noodle-like spirals, giving you the feel of a pasta dish without all that heavy grain....

1. Double Mint Stuffed Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe source. This delectable recipe is particularly good for mint enthusiasts, and comes to us thanks to The Kitchen Magpie. Sandwiching mint between two chocolate chip cookies is more delicious than you might think. 2. Chocolate Chip Carrot Cookies Recipe source. Finally, a meeting between chocolate chip cookies and carrot cake, Love and Lemons fills a need we’ve desperately been chasing. These mouthwatering chocolate chip cookies will drive any sweet tooth wild....

Many people focus on their physical wellness and taking care of their bodies. However, it’s just as critical to dedicate time and energy to keep your mind healthy. Not only does intellectual wellness improve all of the above, but engaging in mentally stimulating activities may also reduce cognitive impairment and put you at a lower risk for dementia and Alzheimer’s. What Is Intellectual Wellness? So, what is wellness? Intellectual wellness, therefore, is an active pursuit of working towards an optimal intellectual state....

1. Singapore ranks second as the most globalized economy in the world The Global Competitiveness Report 2014 – 2015 named Singapore as the world’s second prospering economy. By defining “competitiveness” as the set of institutions, policies and factors that determine the level of productivity of a country, the report claims to be the most authoritative assessment of the country’s prosperity and well-being. What does that mean for you and me? High wages, low unemployment rate, excellent work conditions and nourishing business development and investment climate....

A deal breaker is a factor to consider when deciding whether to follow through with something or not. It’s that little something that makes you say “I’m done!” even when you really love someone or you’ve been together forever. It may sound harsh — after all, no relationship is perfect, right? — but having a list of relationship deal breakers is actually a healthy way to protect yourself from toxic situations....

Now you are probably saying, “But Elliot that is some bull! You are basically saying PWTTLTBF’s live for 100 years while others live for only 20 years!” Well yeah, I am exaggerating a little bit but PWTTLTBF probably do actually live longer because they are less stressed, happier, more optimistic, and better at the game of life than others. (If you don’t believe that PWTTLTBF live longer, then check out this article from Harvard School Of Public Health that basically says being happier = live longer) Now there are actually people who treat themselves like they are worth absolutely nothing....

Here’s the rub: most business people have little experience with writing. While those with business degrees probably did a bit of writing in school, it’s rarely stressed in business programs, and learning to write well is hardly the driving force behind most people’s desire to go to business school. Those without a university background might have never been pushed to write at all, at least since public school. If you’re one of the many people in business for whom writing has never been a major concern, you should know that a lack of writing skills is a greater and greater handicap with every passing year....

Can you tell if you’ve been hacked or downloaded something bad? Sometimes, but a lot of the time users are in the dark about whether their mobile security has been compromised–and often they find out too late. You should care more about your mobile safety. To help you be more proactive, here are some tips to boost your smartphone security. 1. Use a passcode lock This is an absolute must....

It sounds like the perfect solution, but with so many options out there, which are the best fitness apps, and what needs do they suit? We’ve compiled a list of the best fitness apps to make your decision easier. 1. Sweat This app was designed by a fitness influencer, Kayla Itsines, and she also got some of her influencer friends to join in, as well. This fitness app is available to download on to your Apple watch for convenience....

1. Her body no matter how it looks No woman should have to desperately hate her body because of what people think about her. Why can guys live in peace but women have to resent their bodies? Isn’t this rigged? I definitely think it is. I used to be very skinny and then gained a little weight, and I was criticized during both these phases. I am happy regardless of how I look like because I know I am genuinely a nice person....

Having these feelings where you just want to do nothing is actually an okay thing to do because there are times when you need to rest and recover. The danger is when you let this occasional feeling of laziness and procrastination take over your life. When this happens and trust me, it can happen very quickly, you will find yourself making excuses as to why you can’t get off the couch and start exercising, or start the new project, or finish off the old project....

1. Drink your water! It amazes me how people think they can get away with guzzling down sodas and other sugary drinks all day. You’re body needs water! When you aren’t hydrated, your blood thickens (because it is composed mostly of water after all), which makes your poor little heart work harder, which results in drowsiness. Keep a cup on your desk or re-usable water bottle by your side as all times....

Switch to VoIP. Keep a running list of online subscriptions Consider turning your online hobbies into mini businesses. Setup a MythTV box or buy a Media Center PC instead 0f subscribing to TiVO Those with cable internet, stop renting the cable modem. Curb the practice of buying media multiple times. Buy annual subscriptions or lifetime subscriptions instead of monthly Use music subscription services to decide which tunes/albums to buy. Don’t forget to cancel after trials if you aren’t that interested....

You’re Not Limiting Location Services You’d be surprised by the number of applications that are making use of location services and you don’t even need to make use of it. By going to Settings > Privacy > Location Services, you will be able to select which applications you would like to have make use of location services. By doing this, you will be able to prevent your iPhone from having to continuously check to see the location you are in and pinging this information to the requesting applications....

Most resolutions come in the form of habit changes. Quitting smoking, hitting the gym and staying organized are all based on routine habits. I’ve spent the last few years changing habits. Training myself to become organized, exercise regularly, eat healthy, wake up early and work productively. Resolutions Require Strategy, Not Willpower I believe that most New Years Resolutions fail because people approach them incorrectly. Instead of developing a strategy for changing habits, most people try to rely on willpower....

My husband was over the moon when I told him that I too preferred not to know the sex of our baby. Although we both agreed on going “old-school” and waiting for the birth to discover what exactly we had brought into the world, we were surprised at how many people disagreed, and were even shocked by our choice. Let me start out by saying that at 14 weeks pregnant, the decision to find out your baby’s gender is a completely personal one, as is choosing to then reveal the gender to friends and family....

1. They create simple lists Limiting their lists not only make them less daunting, but easier to focus on by giving them only a few options to choose from. Using a simple tool like a folded Index Card is a perfect way for them to jot down to-do’s quickly. 2. They keep track of their day Making use of an easy-to-use calendar such as Sunrise Calendar is a great way they keep track of their day’s activities at a glance....

According to the journal Circulation, people who ate five servings of fruits and vegetables per day showed the following compared to those who only ate two servings daily:[1] 13% lower risk of death from any cause 12% lower risk of death from heart disease or stroke 10% lower risk of death from cancer 35% lower risk of death from respiratory diseases like chronic obstructive pulmonary disease It’s no secret that eating fruit is good for you, and while it can help aid weight loss, it’s also a balance between eating healthy and exercising....

In order to write well and keep improving, two golden rules are often offered to people: write more, and read more. Writing more has obvious benefits because practice makes perfect. Reading more, on the other hand, exposes you to other forms, styles, voices and genres of writing that you can learn from and emulate. If you are serious about improving your writing, it is important that you remember and heed to these two crucial rules....