This is a new resource post (where I keep adding good new links as I find them) for opting out of junk mail and phone calls. Check out the links below. Want Less Junk Mail? World Privacy Forum's Top Ten Opt Out tips Junk Mail: send back that empty postage-paid envelope...
Couscous is a delicious, nutritious version of semolina wheat that's associated with Morocco. It's easy to cook, and there's no end to what you can do with it. Here's a list of recipes to get you started: Special Book Offer: Couscous & Other Good Food From Morocco...
Bulk cooking saves you time and money, which makes having a healthy homecooked meal every night easier than ever. The advantages are: You save cooking time because you're cooking several meals at once. You save cleanup time, because you have fewer cooking sessions to...
Disposable disinfectant wipes are handy for quick cleaning jobs, but they're also pricey. There are several ways you can make these for yourself at home. These homemade alternatives will save you money, reduce the amount of disposable goods you're throwing away and help you...
The other day, a friend wanted to share with me a delicious loose tea he'd bought in Chinatown recently, but neither of us had a tea infuser handy. Tea infusers (like the one in the picture) are those little mesh balls that open up so you can put the tea leaves inside. Then...
You Craft Me Up! figured out how to make bows out of PVC (and the arrows are just dowel sticks with notches at the string end:
WARNING: These really work! The first time I made one, I tested it in my garage and put a dent in my garage door! These should NOT be used indoors! And instruct the kids to never point them at anyone, pets, or cars! So far my kids ... READ MORE
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If you’re sensitive to store bought treatments for acne, looking for something cheaper, or just want to make sure you’re using natural, green products, you should know that some people find relief from acne by applying egg whites to the affected skin. It’s not a proven cure, but it will shrink your pores temporarily. Some people believe it does a lot more than that; given how cheap and easy it is to try, it’s certainly worth a shot.
There are several ... READ MORE Posted in Health and Beauty 4 Comments »
The Little Green Bean has found a terrific way to make stencils: cut them out of contact paper with a Cricut:
I made an amazing discovery today. Did you know that you can make your own stencils with your cricut using contact paper?? Why it took me this long to figure out, I have no idea, but at least now I know! Much cheaper than using the vinyl for the cricut or spraying your paper to make ... READ MORE Posted in Crafts No Comments »
Stress is unavoidable, but there are some basic rules to keep it from taking over your life.
Rule #1. You can’t please everybody.
And there’s no shame in it. It’s okay that you can’t always deliver what everyone wants from you. It’s also okay to set some boundaries and let them know you can’t do certain things for them anymore because you’re over-extended. And it’s very important not to say “yes” to new projects or tasks when you really don’t feel up ... READ MORE Posted in Health and Beauty, Personal Development No Comments »
How to deal with condescending tech salespeople – advice for women
The experience that this woman describes-being completely ignored by a computer store employee who preferred to talk to the man accompanying her, in this case her husband-is a pretty blatant example of something that is unfortunately all too common. There is a stereotype that women aren’t interested in tech products, and that if they are buying tech products, they probably don’t know that much about them. Salespeople can be condescending ... READ MORE Posted in Technology No Comments »
Getting rid of clutter is wonderful, but sometimes you get overwhelmed, take a break, and end up accumulating more clutter before you can get back to the original clutter. Your cleaning effort suddenly dies of frustration, and the situation is no better than before – possibly worse, since cleaning involves making new stacks of clutter in an attempt to reorganize the whole mess.
Here’s a method I recently used. It worked like a charm:
Dust as you go along. I’m making this ... READ MORE Posted in Featured Articles, Organization 3 Comments »
Phone manners have degraded ridiculously in the past ten years. I don’t know why – people I’ve discussed this with keep saying “cell phones” but we had cell phones fifteen years ago and it wasn’t that bad. Maybe it’s a new generation of kids who were never taught how to talk properly on the phone? In any case, we need phone manners because if you think about it, the phone is rude enough on its own. It interrupts you in ... READ MORE Posted in Organization, Personal Development No Comments »
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