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What the Hell— The Freezer Edition

Question: am I the only person who freezes things and thinks oh yeah, I am going to go back and use that real soon, and then you just forget about it until you’re cleaning out your freezer? Today I was … Continue reading

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DIY Aromatherapy

I love turning on a fragrance diffuser an hour or so before going to sleep. I’ll use different essentials oils, from lavender to rose, to create a calming, serene environment for rest. – Catherine Malzahn

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Think Long-Term

“Something to understand is that it’s not always about the money. Yes, of course we all need to make a living, but occasionally (and especially when starting out) it’s important to take a job that speaks to you, that you … Continue reading

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Rethink Productivity

Rethink productivity with a “done” list. Time management guru Oliver Burkeman says instead of constantly feeling bad about what you didn’t complete on your daily to-do list, celebrate what you did do. You can do that by creating a “done … Continue reading

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Patchy Drywall Work

“One thing that I like to do is take a flashlight and hold it flat against the walls and ceilings,” Zirlott says. “When this is done, you can sometimes spot drywall patches and repairs.” These repairs and patches might indicate … Continue reading

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