Archive for category Tips/Tricks/Hacks
How To Cook Beef
Here is a handy dandy chart if you love beef! It shows every cut of beef and how to prepare it. You can click here to view a larger version.
Posted: 17 September, 2009 in Tips/Tricks/Hacks.
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Cruise Compete
Ok…I need to get back into the blogging swing of things now that the wedding’s over. Sorry… for the past week I’ve been in the process of moving my stuff and getting into the groove of my new life. Unfortunately, I am leaving this friday for my honeymoon (yay!) so there will be another short […]
Posted: 24 August, 2009 in Tips/Tricks/Hacks.
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10 Youtube URL Tricks
Here’s 10 really useful youtube tricks you probably didn’t know about. Below are my faves: 1. View high quality videos Youtube gives you the option to switch to high quality videos for some of the videos, however you can check if a video is available in high quality format by appending ‘&fmt=18?(stereo, 480 x 270 […]
Posted: 12 May, 2009 in Tips/Tricks/Hacks.
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How To Eat Sushi
Wow, I had no idea that I have horrible sushi etiquette. At least according to this article: Are You Sushi Savvy? To sum up the article and all of the things I’ve been doing wrong for YEARS now: 1. don’t eat the ginger piled on top of the sushi. eat it between pieces of raw […]
Posted: 25 March, 2009 in Tips/Tricks/Hacks.
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House Stuff
I bookmark notes, pictures, and websites all of the time for my “future house”. Here’s a glimpse: 50 nifty tricks for big diy savings Lid Rack DIY etched glass storage jars Wall grafitti Game room decoration 5 Maintenance lessons from a first time homeowner
Posted: 11 March, 2009 in Shop/Gift Ideas, Tips/Tricks/Hacks.
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Low-Tech Fixes for High-Tech Problems
This article from The New York Times has some great hacks for fixing “high-tech” problems. My favorites: – keep your cellphone in the fridge (or other cool temp) to slow down the battery draining – if you are running out of ink, run a hair dryer on the ink cartridge for a few minutes – […]
Posted: 24 February, 2009 in Tips/Tricks/Hacks.
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Travel Mind Map
Since I just got back from vacation, I still have traveling on the mind. I discovered this cool mind map of things not to forget to pack when you travel. You can download the full version here. It even has an “other” branch that you can add your own unique items to. One thing that […]
Posted: 17 February, 2009 in Tips/Tricks/Hacks.
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How To Cut Onions Without Crying
Stick it in the fridge for a short time and cut it while it’s still cold. Wear contact lenses Buy these Slice the onion in half and quickly throw away the center Light a candle Place a piece of bread in your mouth (it’s supposed to block and absorb the sulfurous compounds) Slice the onion […]
Posted: 3 February, 2009 in Tips/Tricks/Hacks.
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How To Save Money On Your Car Insurance
I started reading this new blog recently called I Will Teach You How To Be Rich. Every day he posts a way to save a small amount of money. Over time, all of this money you’ve saved should start to add up. Most of the things he posts about I already do/know but I thought […]
Posted: 26 November, 2008 in Finance/Hot Deals, Tips/Tricks/Hacks.
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Random Tips & Tricks 3
Time for another random tips post! Avoid wooden hangers as they can react with the fabric over time. Use plastic or wire instead. Secure a button after you have sewn it on by a drop of superglue or nail polish Don’t shop on the first few days of a month as some stores raise the […]
Posted: 20 November, 2008 in Tips/Tricks/Hacks.
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