Archive for category Tips/Tricks/Hacks
Bundle Wrapping Packing
I used to think I was pretty good at packing my suitcase. My sister taught me the rolling method a few years ago and I’ve been using it ever since. I had no idea that the new more efficient way of packing is the “bundle method”. Here is a link to a nice diagram on […]
Posted: 22 July, 2008 in Tips/Tricks/Hacks.
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Hook Up Your Home Entertainment Center With Wirewize
This is definitely a website worthy of a bookmark! If you’re setting up your home entertainment center and completely lost with all the different wires and what connects to what, Wirewize can help. You just enter in all of your gadgets and it will spit out which cables you need and how to connect them […]
Posted: 8 July, 2008 in Tips/Tricks/Hacks.
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The ABC’s Of Productive Living
A. Avoid negative people, negative habits and negative sources of information. B. Believe in yourself and your closest confidants. C. Create a healthy balance between career, family and social responsibilities. D. Dare to be unique and creative. E. Enjoy yourself everyday. It’s quite possible there will be no tomorrow. Some good advice….read the rest here.
Posted: 26 June, 2008 in Tips/Tricks/Hacks.
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Common Household Items You Don’t Need To Buy
Most household items, especially cleaning products, are 90% packaging and advertising. In other words, most of the time you can use common things you have around the house to get the same effect as products you buy at the store! Usually, the home brewed stuff can also be more environmentally friendlier and save you some […]
Posted: 24 June, 2008 in Tips/Tricks/Hacks.
Comments: 4
Find Your Missing Manuals At SafeManuals.com
Before I go into today’s post, I just have to say UNITED AIRLINES SUCKS!!!!! I had such a horrible time flying with them. I’m used to flights getting delayed but the type of service we got was so ridiculous!! I have never been so happy to be back home in LA. I wonder when United […]
Posted: 10 June, 2008 in Cool Links, Tips/Tricks/Hacks.
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Random Tips & Tricks 2
Compiled from various sources: How to remove tomato stains from plastic containers and clothes How to close chip bags without a clip How to make a fire out of a can of coke and chocolate How to cut an onion without crying Ever wondered how to pronounce Zagat? (it’s zuh-GAHT). I can’t believe i’ve been […]
Posted: 21 May, 2008 in Tips/Tricks/Hacks.
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My Favorite Wikis
Wikis are everywhere and there is one for everything nowadays. Here are some of my favorites: Wikipedia – Everybody knows about this website by now. It’s always the first place I check when I want to research/read more info about something. It’s mostly right. :) WikiTravel – I’ve blogged about this website before but it’s […]
Posted: 8 May, 2008 in Cool Links, Knowledge/News, Tips/Tricks/Hacks.
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Useful Tax Links
Click here to check on the status of your tax return How to turn your $1800 stimulus check into $1980
Posted: 7 May, 2008 in Tips/Tricks/Hacks.
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Free Fax
Sorry, I’m running short on time to blog for tomorrow but I thought I would share this nifty site I found with you guys. If you’ve ever needed to fax something, you know it’s quite a hassle for people who don’t have their own fax machine. This website Free Fax, lets you send documents for […]
Posted: 20 March, 2008 in Cool Links, Tips/Tricks/Hacks.
Comments: 5
Top Travel Planning Websites
Fodor’s has a great list of 27 top websites for the super-organized traveler. There were even some I had never heard of! Here are a few I liked: Viator – Find things to do including Shows, tours, and other attractions by city/area Theme Park Insider – Tips and advice for theme parks. You can find […]
Posted: 18 March, 2008 in Cool Links, Tips/Tricks/Hacks.
Comments: 3