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Cheap, Clean, & Content
The word "poorgeoisie" was in circulation a few years ago to describe the current generations’ penchant for low-income frugality with middle-class materialism. I’ve only dumpster dived a few times in my life, but when I did, we had Starbucks muffins for days, with only the faintest hint of old coffee-grounds and used napkins!
By Morgan Lovell6 years ago in Lifehack
Maxed Out
Managing your finances can be a juggling act, especially if you are currently in between jobs or living paycheck to paycheck. When we are in a bind, instead of paying for things with cash, we often resort to pulling out our credit cards to pay for the necessities and even things we want but do not need in life. If you do not have a credit card, the temptation to apply for one or more can result in a downward spiral of debt if you are not careful. Below are a few simple life hacks on how to avoid falling into a debt trap with maxed out credit cards, not to mention the havoc that can result from applying for additional cards and the downward spiral of debt that can potentially lead to filing for bankruptcy. Below are some "do"s and "don't's" when applying for and maintaining credit.
By Janelle Ouellet6 years ago in Lifehack
Ain't No Shame to My Thrift Game
Once upon a time, it was shameful to shop in a thrift store. Having to wear other people's closet rejects after they wore them out to threadbare rags, or wearing the clothes of someone that had died, was embarrassing and a clear sign that you or your family was poor.
By Diane Nivens6 years ago in Lifehack
I'd Do Anything for Love (and My Dream Wedding)
$41,167. According to The Knot, that's the average cost of a wedding in New Orleans as of 2017. The national average is $33,391. With a measly budget of $12,000, I'm sure you can image me Googling "cheap weddings in New Orleans" like my life depended on it.
By Brandi DuPree6 years ago in Lifehack
Amazing Lifehacks That Are Backed by Science
Lifehacks are truly the diamonds of laziness, but they don't have to make people lazy; they just have to make life easier, which may or may not make a person lazier. It really comes down to the person more than it does the lifehack itself. While they might be more well-known for decorative ensembles or party-going procedurals, like designing more in-home space or using a mouthwash bottle for easier vodka consumption, they don't always have to be stringent upon physical attributions. In reality, lifehacks at their heart were meant to simplify the complexity of life itself, so why shouldn't some deal with increased mental health benefits, life satisfaction, and an overall more productive attention span?
By Johnson Bernard6 years ago in Lifehack
Reasons You Should Blister Pack Your Medications. Top Story - March 2018.
If you currently take two or more types of medication, having all of your prescribed medications stored safely in one convenient blister pack will save a lot of time and hassle in the long run. For you and those you love. Below, are a few great reasons to ask your pharmacist to have all your medications in one blister pack. This may or may not result in an additional out of pocket cost. Paying a few extra dollars to blister pack your medications will definitely be worth it, whether it be for short or long periods of time.
By Janelle Ouellet6 years ago in Lifehack
The Power of Space
We all need space. And not just from time to time because we happen to be feeling overwhelmed at that particular moment. We need consistent space in order to grow and thrive. It is a necessity. Put a plant in a crowded bed and it will slowly but surely become choked out. The plant won't be able to get the nutrients it needs to truly flourish. Human beings are the same. We need mental and emotional space to thrive. We need the space created by ample, unscheduled time.
By Stacy Watkins6 years ago in Lifehack
Helpful Lifehacks for Nurses on the Go
You have to admit, nurses do a lot of work around the hospital. Hell, they're even more active than the doctors themselves. From setting up the patient for surgery to caring for them until the patient is fully recovered, they're almost always on their feet. While the number of patients at a hospital outdoes the amount of nurses there are, all nurses have to be somewhere on command and give the best service. No matter who the patient is and whether they're rude, quiet, smelly, or wet, no one is there to care for the patient but the nurses.
By Rachel Blanchard6 years ago in Lifehack
10 Ways to Learn a New Language. Top Story - February 2018.
Learning a new language can be incredibly daunting, especially if you never have before. As someone who is multi-lingual, I have a few tricks up my sleeve in regards to learning and retaining a new set of vocabulary, as well as putting the language you've learned into use.
By Emily Hean6 years ago in Lifehack
Budgeting in Your 20s
"Everyone is broke in their twenties... and everyone hides from their bills." This is a quote from 2 Broke Girls that me and my flatmate use to help justify how bad we are at managing our money. We know we shouldn't buy that pizza, order that bottle of wine or shop for those shoes, but we do. I am weak willed and constantly avoiding checking my account so what should I change? What will I change? Probably nothing.
By Sophie Rose6 years ago in Lifehack