Clever life hacks that provide ingenious solutions to everyday problems and will make your daily life easier at home, in the workplace and in your social and personal life.
Buying bulk is a way to go given that you save on costs through economies of scale not to mention that you get to save on frequent transport costs to the stores. The challenge arises from the fact that getting to store your foods for a prolonged period may prove a headache. If you are trying to solve that puzzle, then this article has got…
Summer is well and truly upon us and while it’s oh so tempting to flick the air conditioning on for that instant ‘aaahhhh”, your conscience might take a bit of a lashing. Air conditioning electricity comes from fossil fuels, and most notably coal. With the world relying more and more on air conditioning to keep us cool (you can thank climate change for…
It’s that time of the year where you will find yourself fighting bug bites and naturally, you will be on the hunt for solutions. Why not make your own insect repellent using natural ingredients such as yarrow? The most conventional sprays that many of us go for has a chemical known as DEET - which has been found to have adverse health effects…
If you live in those tropical areas, then you must have experienced those painful mosquito bites. Not only are they painful, but they are also very dangerous in the sense that they can spread malaria-which can be very deadly. This article will give you an eye-opener as we look at a way you make a DIY and completely natural mosquito spray at home!…
Old wives tales are usually just that – tales. But, believe it or not, some of these weird myths have turned out to be scientifically true. I guess it's time to start believing your Grandma... 1. Using peanut butter to get gum out of hair It's the age-old problem – gum stuck in your hair. And from sticking your head in the freezer and…
Bread machines can do amazing things, but some recipes like sourdough and gluten-free need some adjustments. Many bread machine owners are consistently surprised by the range and types of bread they can bake in their bread machine. However, there are times when even the best of us fail with recipes ranging from the simple to the complex. Here are some tips or "bread…
There are millions of children around the world that have no shoes to wear, or whose shoes don't fit them. The result is going barefoot, and susceptible to injuries as well as parasites that can be sustained by the feet. Even if shoes are donated in bulk, over time the feet outgrow them, much faster so in the case of children, who are…
How often do you use excuses that are holding you back from living the life of your dreams? I hear it all the time, I would love to do “enter cool thing here” but I don’t have enough….. Time. ~ Money. ~ Experience. ~ Connections. And the list of excuses goes on and on and on…. Most of the time you may not even…
Are you that type of a person who has gotten stuck with fried food? You are not alone, as many people are finding it pretty tough to ditch fried foods for better options amidst the buzz created by escalating cases of obesity in society. Here, we look at ways you can make fried food healthier for better health results. 1. Try Using Olive…
Talk of strange things that you never think of and I bet you have never imagined that deodorant could be adapted for uses other than just giving you a fresh scent. If you are one of those who never thought outside the box, then sit back and take notes as we take a look at some of the great uses you can find…