Archive for category Tips/Tricks/Hacks
Password Encryption and Tip
With all of the different websites out there that require a user account, I’ve started getting lazy with coming up with yet another new password. And then it’s hard to remember which passwords go with which website! Here is an interesting article about password security from technet that shows you the time it takes to […]
Posted: 4 November, 2009 in Tips/Tricks/Hacks.
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How To Make Perfect Boiled Eggs
I love eating eggs…sunny side up, hard boiled, scrambled, you name it…I love it! So I was excited to read this article on how to make the perfect boiled eggs. According to their in depth study here is the recipe: Soft Boiled Eggs Ingredients 3 quarts water 1-6 large eggs Procedure 1. Bring water to […]
Posted: 29 October, 2009 in Tips/Tricks/Hacks.
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Free Birthday Treats
Who doesn’t love free stuff. Well on your birthday, usually you can finagle several free items or discounts on meals, desserts, car washes, and more! Free Birthday Treats is a website that keeps track of all of the places you can take advantage of on your birthday. My favorites: Sephora free birthday item, Disneyland admission, […]
Posted: 19 October, 2009 in Tips/Tricks/Hacks.
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Best Hiccup Story Ever
The other day I read this story about how to get rid of hiccups. Basically, a Filipino woman told her: in her country they take a piece of material from something they are wearing, lick it, and place it on their forehead. And swore it worked! Turns out it’s a very common trick to get […]
Posted: 13 October, 2009 in Personal, Tips/Tricks/Hacks.
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How Long To Keep Bills And Statements
For awhile now, I kept one of these: And every time I got a bill or an important document, I would file it away in there. I had labels for tax, phone, credit cards, insurance, car, etc. After awhile my box was really full. Little did I know that half of the papers I could […]
Posted: 1 October, 2009 in Tips/Tricks/Hacks.
Comments: 3
Where’s My Cell Phone
I’m forever losing my phone. Sometimes it’s in my coat pocket. Or it’s slipped between the couch cushions. Or some other random place. I’m constantly asking boyrobot to call my phone so I can find it. No more! I introduce you to Where’s My Cell Phone! A website that you can use to call your […]
Posted: 30 September, 2009 in Tips/Tricks/Hacks.
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Make Your Own Passport Photos
This website is such a great idea: ePassport Photos You upload your own digital photo and then crop and resize the picture using their tools. They take your photo and arrange it into 6 shots on a 4×6 jpg which you can print yourself or get printed at your local store (My preference is Costco). […]
Posted: 28 September, 2009 in Tips/Tricks/Hacks.
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The Best Time To…
Did you know it’s better to do certain things at certain times? According to this MSN article, the best time to: Wake up….is 20 minutes later than you intended. It will make you feel more rested for the rest of the day. – Uhh this seems a bit obvious but I agree with it wholeheartedly!! […]
Posted: 24 September, 2009 in Health/Diet/Recipes, Tips/Tricks/Hacks.
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Amazon Filler Item Finder
Have you ever shopped at Amazon and been short a few bucks for that free shipping? (The minimum you have to spend is $25). Rather than shell out the $7 to pay for the shipping, why not get something for it! With this site, Amazon Filler Item Finder, it’s easy to find something cheap and […]
Posted: 23 September, 2009 in Tips/Tricks/Hacks.
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Random Tips & Tricks 4
It’s been awhile since I had my roundup of random tips…. How to fold a fitted sheet – this has always bugged me! looks simple enough though Tips for raising your FICO credit score – this is something I should be doing now that I am shopping for a home How to naturally reset your […]
Posted: 22 September, 2009 in Tips/Tricks/Hacks.
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