Since the release of iOS 8 earlier this week, tech reviews have been buzzing away. A recent tip of the day from iPhone Life Magazine points out a new time-saving feature that comes with the update. You can set your messages to automatically delete after a set amount of time. I’m already calculating the hours…
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Four Tips for Avoiding Pre-crastination
If you have a to-do list, be warned. A new study has revealed the curious behavior of pre-crastination. New York Magazine defines it as the tendency to take on tasks as soon as possible even if it takes you more time and effort in the long run. Sound familiar? Researchers at Pennsylvania State University observed…
Tablets: Productivity for School and Work
The convenience that tablets and laptops bring to life for us is unmistakable. According to a new infographic from statista, the gap between tablets and laptops may be closing. This year, only one percentage point separates the parents reporting plans to purchase a tablet with those planning on a laptop purchase for back-to-school. You will…
How to Moonwalk Mosquitoes off the Patio
I’m sharing this tip from Lowe’s today since yesterday was Labor Day and many of us enjoyed a cookout, a patio or both. https://vine.co/v/OBub5tg5EDt/embed/simple?audio=1 How do you banish bugs from your outdoor gatherings?
Four Reasons Juicing Makes Life Easy
I recently purchased a compact juicer, and I’ve picked up a ton of great fruit and vegetable juice combinations from the net since then. The benefits of a raw diet are pretty well known, and juicing is just one way to try it out for yourself. In case you’re curious, I’ve also experienced a few…
Six Tips for Fighting Fatigue
Have you ever felt exhausted? I don’t mean the kind that comes with missing an hour of sleep here or there. I mean the kind that feels like you’re dragging a giant anchor around behind you everywhere you go. It’s the kind you feel in your bones when you finally stop or sit down at the…
The Dishwashing Delimma
I recently had the misfortune of having a broken garbage disposal, a clogged drain on one side of my (divided) sink and a flooded dishwasher all at the same time. This lasted for days while I tried a few DIY solutions and finally opted for a call to my home warranty company. After a glitch with one of the contractors, I was…
Take it Easy on Yourself and Your Pets this Summer
Do you have a pet indoors this summer? A few four-legged experts share their advice on how you can keep your pet cool and comfortable indoors while saving electricity and money on your summer bills in .this fun new video from TXU Energy and the SPCA of Texas. The company vetted its summertime energy efficiency tips with the vets…
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