If you’re a girl {no matter how old}, you need to know about the little things that promise to make your life easier. So today we have some little life hacks every girl should know about. They may be little, but these hacks promise to make a big difference! Don’t risk not knowing about these little helps for your life.
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Since a new year is upon us, it’s the perfect time to talk about some of the realistic resolutions that successful people make. {And keep!}. Even if you don’t exactly consider yourself a successful person, it’s within your power to change. All you need to do is make and keep one of these realistic resolutions this year. Just one successful resolution can go a long way toward helping you feel accomplished and successful. What have you got to lose?
A truly successful person always considers the balance between their work and the rest of their life. No one wants to reach the end of their life, only to realize that they sacrificed everything that really mattered to their work–which doesn’t matter quite as much. Family, relationships, and well-being are the things that really matter. Successful people have figured out what the right work-life balance is for them, and then they continually self-reflect each year to be sure they’re staying on track.
One way to set a better work-life balance resolution is to set strict boundaries between work and the rest of your life. For example, if Friday nights are reserved for your significant other, then set your phone on silent and make sure that person feels important to you. If the kids need you at their soccer games, make it happen.
Think about that one skill that you wish you could do. Gourmet cooking? Play the cello? This year, resolve to make it happen!
Learning a new skill that you’ve always wanted to learn has the potential to really enrich your life. In an article from Business Insider, several CEOs share their New Year’s resolutions, and you may be surprised at how many of them resolve to learn a new skill. These resolutions include things like:
Successful people stop to think about their power to positively impact other people. Don’t underestimate this power, because we all have it in us. Serving other people can be one of the best things you do in the new year. There are lots of ways to do it, you just have to look around you. Volunteer for a nonprofit, help an elderly neighbor or coach a little league team on your own time. Whatever you do, make it meaningful and it’s bound to positively impact your life too!
Most of all, don’t just make resolutions. Turn them into habits that will improve the rest of your life. And don’t ever be afraid of failures!
If you are concerned about protecting the environment but are new to sustainable living and don’t know where to start, I’ve got information to help. All you need are some easy-to-implement sustainable lifestyle ideas. Don’t ever ask what just one person can do–you can do a lot! Here’s where to start.
Instead of buying plastic water bottles and then throwing them out, start using a stainless water bottle instead. Plastic disposable water bottles cause harm to the environment, particularly ocean life. It’s so easy to start drinking from a reusable water bottle–and it saves money in the long run!
A lot of people already use reusable bags at the grocery store, but why stop there? So many stores still use plastic, that cutting out as many plastic bags as we can does help save the earth. Buy reusable bags that are washable if you’re worried about keeping them clean, and designate different colors for use at different types of stores.
So many commercial cleaning products have harsh chemicals in them! Cut down on your family’s exposure to these harsh chemicals by using natural alternatives. For example, check out what you can clean with Epsom salts!
A big culprit of plastic waste is all the plastic bags we use in the produce section. Avoid that waste entirely by investing in reusable produce bags. There are even easy ways to make your own out of old t-shirts.
Sometimes we all need the ease of disposable plates, cups and flatware. But wherever possible, use paper instead of plastic. And if given the choice, biodegradable is always better for the environment!
If you’re lucky enough to live near your work or school, one of the best sustainable lifestyle ideas is to bike {or walk} to work. Bikes have no harmful emissions, need no gasoline, and contribute to your physical health and well-being. What’s not to like?
There are more ways to life a sustainable lifestyle. Grow a garden, use washable cloths instead of paper towels, and use natural beauty products. Even if you can only adopt one thing on this list at a time, small changes count. Don’t be afraid to start!
We all have those days when we feel as if we didn’t get anything done, and that’s normal. But if your non-productive days are happening too frequently, you need a productive day routine to help motivate you. A good productive day routine helps you get up, get going and keep moving through your day until the end. And with that comes the feeling of accomplishment that is so self-rewarding! Here are the steps to help you create a productive day routine you can live with.
A good look at the way successful CEOs manage their daily routines can give you an idea of what a productive day routine looks like. One idea is to have a theme for each day–and that can vary according to your livelihood and how you spend your time. A full-time business woman’s routine looks different from a full-time mom’s routine, but having one makes all the difference for anyone!
As you set your own daily routine, take into account your strengths. If you do your best work in the morning, set the morning hours for getting it done. Allow time in the afternoon for the errands that need to be run or the laundry that needs to be done.
Finally, be intentional about your days. Remember that time is precious and shouldn’t be squandered. Try to make every day count, and above all, stay positive!
Women should carry bobby pins in their purse–and not just for their hair. Bobby pins are one of those handy little items with more uses than they’re intended for. You might be surprised with what you can do with a bobby pin on the go!
When you’re out and about and suddenly find yourself in a bind {or in the middle of a wardrobe malfunction!} a bobby pin is a handy thing to have in your purse. Here are just some of the reasons why you should always keep bobby pins close. In fact, buy them in bulk and always have a stash!
Have you ever had the loose end of your belt flapping around when you walk? Yep, it’s pretty annoying! The next time you’re out and that happens, grab a bobby pin out of your purse and use it to secure the end of the belt to itself. The bobby pin will hold it tight and be pretty unnoticeable by anyone else.
When you’re out on the town, or headed to an important meeting, the last thing you need is a fallen hem to deal with. Whether that hem is on your pants or your favorite skirt, a bobby pin will save your day. Just use one or two to hold the hem up where it should be. That will take care of it until you can sew it up permanently.
Whether it’s a book or your favorite monthly magazine, a bobby pin keeps your place if you lose your bookmark. Even if I’ve been reading at home, a bobby pin has been my choice for a quick bookmark when I need one. Since it slides easily onto the top of any page and stays without falling out, a bobby pin is actually a fantastic bookmark anytime!
The next time you need a money clip to secure your bills, just use a bobby pin. It’s easy, it’s cheap, and it works just as well as an actual money clip!
A bobby pin also saves a broken zipper in a pinch, resets electronics, and secures your open bag of chips so they won’t spill in the car. See, there are plenty of reasons why women should carry bobby pins in their purse–and not just for their hair! Before you go, check out what you can do with that Chapstick in your purse.
Have you given much thought to the best place for kids to study? The library is a great spot away from home, but how much time do you actually spend there? Today we’re talking about the best place in your home for your kids to study and get their homework done. And the kitchen might just be that place!
There are lots of places in a home where kids can study. It’s always good to have a desk in their room when they need it. And sometimes the living room or family room works. But the kitchen just might be the best place for your kids to study at home. Here’s why.
A lot of families now live in homes with open living space. This makes setting up a kitchen homework space extremely easy. But that isn’t the only reason why you should do it!
Of course, every family is different. But for most of us the kitchen really just might be the best place for kids to study. Before you go, don’t miss our best study tips for straight A students!