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Grossest spots in your home

Doorknobs, light switches and fridge handles are high-touch zones, meaning they’re a breeding ground for germs and nasties on par with the dreaded kitchen sponge. “We forget to clean these hard surfaces because they don’t really look dirty,” says Caroline Solomon, … Continue reading

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Use Coffee Grounds to Deodorize Your Fridge

Is your fridge starting to smell not so great? After your make your morning pot of coffee, don’t throw those grounds away! Coffee contains nitrogen, which helps to neutralize odors, so leave them on a baking sheet to dry and place … Continue reading

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Washing Dishes

 In The Miracle of Mindfulness, the late spiritual leader and peace activist Thich Nhat Hanh wrote: “If while washing dishes, we think only of the cup of tea that awaits us, thus hurrying to get the dishes out of the way as if … Continue reading

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Allowance

Getting an allowance as a child made me a better money manager, but for all the wrong reasons,” a Virginia reader wrote. “I was the oldest child and was given an allowance of $5 a week (1962-68) to cook for my … Continue reading

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Timing Procrastination

The 5-minute rule is a cognitive behavioral therapy technique that helps people overcome procrastination and increase productivity It involves committing to working on a task for just five minutes, and then deciding whether to continue or stop. The rule is based on … Continue reading

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