Tips & Tricks
life hacks, helpful hints, shortcuts
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Alphabet Date Night Ideas: A
It can be tricky to think of clever (and fun!) things to do for date night every month. Sure, dinner and a movie is a timeless idea, but there are other fun things out there, too! Just take a look at my list of alphabet date night ideas, starting with A. I’m sure you’ll find enough here for a night (or at least a few hours!) of fun! Alphabet Date Night Ideas: A Have Afternoon Tea I love the idea of going to afternoon tea as a date idea! Go dressed in your Sunday best, and prepare to indulge on all of the most delicious finger sandwiches and cookies. You…
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Allergy Season Solutions You Can Make At Home
Allergy season has hit my family hard and fast this year. We’ve had stuffy, runny noses for what felt like forever! Fortunately, I was able to whip up a little homemade concoction that seemed to kick most of our symptoms to the curb. Seriously! And it was easy to make, too! Keep reading below for a list of tried and true, simple, seasonal allergy season solutions that you can make at home. Try one of these allergy solutions out today, I’m sure you’ll see a difference! I love these DIY allergy remedies. Allergy Season Solutions You Can Make At Home Local Honey and Hot Tea This is my favorite home…
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Tools You Keep In the Garage That Are More Helpful In The Kitchen
Want to know a little life-changing secret? It really will change your life, are you ready? Many tools you keep in your garage can actually have an alternative use, in the kitchen. Say goodbye to spending a fortune on name brand kitchen tools, go to your garage instead. Now, I’m not suggesting that you bring a greasy, used piece of steel wool inside and for something! I, of course, think everything should either be new (or thoroughly cleaned) before using, especially if it’s for food! Are you ready to save some serious money? Tools You Keep In the Garage That Are More Helpful In The Kitchen Notched Spreader Did you…
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Are You “Pretty” Smart?
If you’re not careful, purchasing your favorite beauty products could really throw your budget for the entire month, especially if you aren’t careful about how you buy. These necessary beauty buys are hanging out at your local drug store for a fraction of what you’re probably paying at ULTA. Keep reading for my favorite beauty buys and how I save tons of money on them at local drugstores. Don’t forget to share your “pretty” smart beauty buys with your friends! Ways To Be Pretty Smart La Roche-Posay Wipes $10 @ CVS Instead of spending $40 for a package of Lancer makeup wipes at Sephora, save big bucks and purchase La…
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Flea Market Tips and Tricks
Heading to the flea market? Use these tips and tricks to save tons of money while coming home with the best finds. There’s a science to flea market shopping, and I am here to help you crack the code when it comes to shopping at flea markets. Flea Market Tips & Tricks Dress Down When it comes to flea market shopping, you want to come wearing jeans and a t-shirt. If you come wearing name-brand clothing or tons of jewelry, you’ll appear to have tons of money and sellers might be less likely to haggle on a price with you. You want to appear frugal when shopping at a market,…
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How To Live Greener: It’s So Easy Being Green
I love being environmentally friendly whenever I can. I love swapping out items around my house for things that are less hazardous and more sustainable. And in the long run, making these changes are often a lot cheaper, too because you are purchasing items much less frequently! Here are some easy ways to make your home a little more green. With these tips, it’s so easy being green. In fact, you can make any one of these changes in just a days time. Why not try it out? Tips On Green Living Use Canvas Bags Instead Of Plastic One of the easiest ways to go green is to switch out…
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Tips And Tricks To Help With Concentration
It can be tricky to sit down and get work done. Especially if you are being bothered by your kids! Unfortunately, deadlines don’t care about kids, so what is one to do? Use these tips and tricks to help with your concentration, of course! Tips And Tricks To Help With Concentration Assess Your Mental Focus It’s nearly impossible to make any changes regarding your mental health without first evaluating where you are at. Ask yourself a few questions like: Is it easy for me to stay alert? Or do I take enough short breaks? If the answers are yes, you probably have pretty good focus. If you answered “no,” there…
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Summer Beauty Must-Haves That You Should Always Have In Your Makeup Bag
In their own ways, every different season can be brutal on your skin in some kind of form. Winter can be drying (my skin never looked as dull as it did this winter) and so can summer, in its own way. And no one really likes sweaty makeup streaks, am I right? Fortunately, these amazing summer beauty products will keep you looking your best, despite the heat and humidity! Summer Beauty Must-Haves Spray On Sunscreen Mist If there’s one thing you absolutely cannot forget this summer, it’s your sunscreen. Pick up a facial lotion with an SPF of at least 15, or go with this broad spectrum SPF 50 sunscreen for even…
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Calibrachoa: The Perfect Container Gardening Flower
Container gardening is my favorite! With just a simple container, it’s easy to add a touch of color and pizazz to even the dustiest corners of your porch. But when it comes to plants that do well in containers, it can be hard to find ones that are truly up to the task. Fortunately, Calibrachoa is the perfect container gardening flower because it blooms fast and requires little care. Chances are, you’ve seen a container garden full of Calibrachoa before! Let’s learn more below! Grow Zone Calibrachoa does best in growing zones 9-11. Though it can be grown in other zones, Calibrachoa is winter-proof and tolerant of frost in these…
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It’s Spring So Why Not Try A Clutter Cleanse
I know I’m not alone when I say that my house is absolutely TRASHED after the winter season. There’s clutter everywhere, and it feels the exact opposite of refreshing and spring-timey! To help mitigate this problem, why not try a spring clutter cleanse? Cleaning out clutter can go a long way in any home, so let’s get started. Declutter The Kitchen If there’s one area of my home that needs some serious decluttering, it’s the kitchen. This spring, go through all of your drawers and cabinets in your kitchen to get rid of extra clutter. Because let’s be real, no one really needs three different ladles…give away what you can…
