I don’t know if I ever wanted to know so many uses for one product, but it appears there is one thing your pantry should be stocked with. It’s vinegar and it’s a growing discussion at Frugal Living, over at About.com, which might go on forever. If you get through all of those and still have a few to add, submit them over there or let us know over here....
We all have places in our lives where we get stuck, augured in by a particular belief like, “work is hard,” or “children are too expensive,” or “politicians are evil.” To make matters worse, we often can’t distinguish between the truth and a disempowering belief because we attach little refrains like, “that’s just the way it is.” It’s as if our minds have become the honeymoon destination for Archie Bunker and Nurse Ratched....
You may be lactose-intolerant like me. Whatever the reason, you will be interested to learn about alternatives. There is quite a wide selection of alternative drinks on sale now – almond, hemp, soya, and coconut milk are all easily available. Almond milk is one of the best and healthiest of all the alternatives. You may be surprised to know that in medieval times, the nobility often preferred it to cow’s milk so it has been around for a long time!...
What if I told you those were immaterial benefits? There are lots of ways to be eco-friendly, save money, and you can avoid traffic by adjusting your schedule or using public transport. The real benefits of living car-free are a less cluttered home, reduced stress, increased physical activity, and more family time. That’s a bit more enticing, isn’t it? Now, what if I told you that you don’t need to sell away your car to experience these benefits?...
If you’re still reading, I urge you to continue. I have a strong nudge inside that you’re introverted, too. Besides, the strategies I will show you here come from a successful introvert: Josh Langley, an author and a cartoonist. These are the 3 ways he continues to thrive as a successful introvert. He uses email frequently. Josh says, “I have trouble with making the first contact with someone over the phone, so I always use email or social media at first, and that’s perfectly fine (it’s how I got my first book contract)!...
Sorrow may not only be caused by death, but can also be a side-effect of relationship deterioration, be that a romantic connection or a friendship. Although there isn’t any balm that can heal our pain completely, reading messages of sympathy and reassurance may help a great deal. If someone you know has experienced the pain of loss recently, sharing one of the sympathy messages below may lighten their spirits a little bit, and remind them that they are cared about by others....
Argentina Patagonia Perito Moreno Glacier El Chaltén El Bolson Brazil Bonito Jericoacoara Olinda Ipojuca This affluent town of Brazil draws individuals into the beach life with the famous Porto de Galinhas. This is the main reason you’ll find yourself here and for good reason, it has been designated as the best in the whole country. You get the cleanliness and less crowded beach that you’d hope for from Rio de Janero because it isn’t a beach at the center of the radar....
PVC Towel Rack Tape and Sidewalk Chalk Game Board Rainy Day Mission Impossible Game Altoid Tin DIY Travel Game DIY Sundial Activity Picker White Sheet Artist Canvas PVC Pipe Sprinkler Bubble Recipe Giant Bubble Recipe DIY Cereal Station Bead Container Food Storage Magnetic Cups Egg Carton Fruit Container Gelatin-filled Ice Pops Frozen Water Balloons (for drinks) Frozen Aloe Vera for Sunburn Shoe Rack Storage Vacation Storage Cupcake Liner Drip-Catcher Cupcake Liner Drink Covers Press’n Seal Drink Covers Apple Cider Vinegar for Mosquito Bites Bug Repellent Bracelets Inflatable Pools Keep Blankets Dry Fitted Sheet at the Beach Diaper Decoy Baby Powder to Get Sand Off Your Body Cupcake Tin for Condiments Can for Grease Catcher Aluminum Foil as a Sauce Pot Featured photo credit: Flickr via farm9....
Be willing to change your mind. Be open to new information and check your assumptions and premises regularly. Featured photo credit: World on the edge of a cliff via Shutterstock The Quickest Way to Create a New Mindset
30 Tips to Rejuvenate Your Creativity
1. Rohtang Pass, India Although landslides are rampant throughout Rohtang Pass, the precaution is worthwhile when you consider you’ll see some of the most beautiful glaciers, rivers and clouded mountaintops in the world. 2. Chapman’s Peak Drive, South Africa This beautiful road overlooks the sea and feels like you’re traveling alongside a mountain’s edge. Its 114 curves means the five miles will require some attentive driving, but with views like this it’s well worth it....
1. Did the Flintstones live here? This is the Casa do Penedo in the Fafe Mountains in Portugal. Tourists visit this amazing house made from four boulders because they think that it might well have been where the Flintstones lived! Disappointing to know that it was actually built in 1974. 2. Snap your fingers Maybe you can snap your fingers twice in a second? Bobby Badfingers has established a world record in that he can snap his fingers 30 times in one second....
In addition, while most of the world has gone digital, many creatives and designers can agree that they still use basic, traditional tools to make a point, keep track of their ideas and more. For example, while many prefer to keep track of their day with an app on their phone – many creatives still carry around an agenda or pocket calendar. Down below we’ve narrowed down 4 awesome gifts ideas for the designer (or creative) in your life, that they will appreciate – all under $60!...
The thing with goals is that while you may know how important it is to set them and the benefit of having them there, that doesn’t necessarily mean that you know where to start when it comes to actually setting and creating goals that you can reach. This is where a goal-setting template can help you both in the short-term and the long term. But what are they and how do they work?...
Truth be told, these are not ineffective tips, and the change must come from within, but this is not always the case. We are all different, and due to our idiosyncrasy, there are no universal suggestions. If it worked for someone else, it does not imply you will be affected in the same manner. On the other hand, there are different things you can try, things that don’t require you to change the way you think but simply cause a positive reaction inside your body....
For instance, when learning a language, some people prefer to predominantly hear and speak it, while others prefer to study the grammar, vocabulary and construction of the language. The first person is likely to look for opportunities to converse in the language, while the latter is most likely to have their head stuck in a book. Now, neither of these learning approaches is wrong — they’re just different. One works for one person; the other works for another....
Money won’t save itself if you keep telling yourself to start saving it tomorrow. Let’s begin today! Create a forced saving environment There are probably a variety of reasons why you haven’t been able to save money. Have you been blaming this on your lack of perseverance or endurance? If that is so, your way of thinking is incorrect. Saving money should not just stay at the emotional level. Forcing yourself to create a money-saving environment is important....
Those excuses are complete junk. Let’s tackle 4 of the most common myths, right here, right now: Myth #1: You need a great idea to succeed in entrepreneurship. Think the hardest part of starting a company is coming up with a great idea? Hell no! Coming up with an idea is the easiest part—I think of great, potentially profitable business ideas on a daily basis. Ideas are the easiest part because something else is much more difficult, and far more important: Can you actually execute your idea?...
Though there are emergency services like highway rescue patrol available at any time, there are still times when a little mistake becomes a major problem to overcome, and rescue is too far off. There are a large number of vehicles on roads, and, unfortunately, also lots of accidents. It is also not feasible for highway patrol to cater to every emergency situation at the same time. This is one of the reasons it makes sense to have – in addition to other emergency services – a towing service at your disposal, so you can rest assured that in case of an accident or a breakdown, all the available options are covered, and assistance is not far away....
No wonder they are popular creatures! But should their birthday traditions exist in Tolkien’s fantasy world only? Trying some Hobbit customs might give our own celebrations a refreshing twist. Here are four truly inspiring aspects of treating birthday presents as Hobbits do: 1. Hobbits give presents only as they can afford. ‘Not very expensive’ was a basic rule for birthday presents so the giver “could accommodate his gift to his purse and his affections without incurring public comment or offending (if anyone) any other than the recipient”, as Tolkien explained in a letter to a fan (Letter 214 in The Letters of J....
