You know all of those helpful kitchen-related suggestions that old-timers are so willing to share with the younger generations? These little tips and tricks might be called “kitchen hacks” these days, but they’re still the same good old nuggets of wisdom that they always were. As with any old wives’ tale, hack, […]

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No matter what your age, an untrustworthy memory can cause serious problems in your life and relationships.  How many arguments have resulted from one person forgetting a special date or part of a past conversation?  People with poor memory skills often struggle in school and at work because they seemingly miss essential facts.  While memory […]

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It’s something that none of us really want to think about but most of us can’t avoid: the R-word. You know, the one that brings to mind visions of nose-diving stock prices, $6/gallon gas, and burning furniture to stay warm. While it’s unlikely that things will get that bad, it is clear that […]

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How many times have you found yourself lying awake in bed, long after bedtime, just waiting to drift off - or worse, trying to force yourself to sleep?  Most of us will have trouble getting to sleep at one time or another, and taking medications to aid sleep is not usually an appealing option.  The […]

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You may remember the often-discussed tennis ball headphones or these 99 extraordinary uses for ordinary objects. Those were pretty great, but it makes you wonder what else these little bundles of latex and wool can do. Since they wear out and lose their bounce quickly, most tennis balls simply end up in […]

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If you’re a fan of vodka, you know that its smoothness and versatility make it the perfect drink to pair with pretty much any mixer. There’s no end to the praises to be sung about this uniquely intoxicating alcohol, but did you know that there are plenty of other uses for vodka? It […]

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Psst. Hey, you. Yes, you. Come closer. Want to know the secret to arguing effectively and winning every argument for the rest of your life? It’s simpler than you may think.
According to Dale Carnegie’s classic management (life AND business management) bible, “How to Win Friends and Influence People,” the […]

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Imagine all of the silly old stuff you have sitting around the house that is simply going to waste and hasn’t been used in years. Think it’s all junk? Perhaps not. Here are ninety-nine creative ways you can use things you thought had only one purpose, from beer and soda to rulers, stamps, sugar, toothpaste, […]

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Convenience is big business. It’s become such an ingrained part of our culture that many of us have no idea that we can make most convenience items at home. In fact, everything that we need was once made in the home. Not that long ago, every household made its own soap, butchered […]

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