Tuesday Life Hacks: 7 tricks you’ll be happy to use these holidays
The holidays are around the corner so here are some essential life hacks you could use during the silly season.
Schools are closing, end of year parties are underway and people all over are preparing to hit the roads for the December holidays. Whether you’re visiting family, preparing presents for Christmas or gearing up for a good party these holidays, these ideas could help you along.
1. Can’t think of a Christmas present for someone?
When your loved one asks you if you got them a present for Christmas, just say yes and ask them to guess what gift you got them. The winning guess will give you excellent ideas for the gift they really want.
2. Trying to maintain a healthy weight during the festive season?
Drink two glasses of water before every meal and you’ll be able to maintain your weight far better in the upcoming weeks. Also make sure you stay active during the festive season, a 30 minute daily work out will go a long way.
3. Trying to travel faster on the roads with lots of traffic lights?
Sticking to the speed limit of the area where there are lots of traffic lights will help you hit more green lights. While you can’t avoid all the red lights, you’ll decrease the amount of time spent at traffic lights.
4. Do you want your house to smell like a bakery this festive season?
Get a small pan and fill it with water. Add vanilla extract and cinnamon to the water and put it on the stove to boil. The aroma will make your kitchen or house smell like a bakery.
5. Want candid pictures of your family and friends this holiday?
If you are tasked with taking photos of your family and friends this holiday, go ahead and start taking them unannounced. Take as many as possible and you’ll have a great variety of posed and candid images.
6. Want your flowers to last longer over the festive season?
Drop a copper coin in the vase and add a pinch of salt to the water and you’ll see amazing results. Bleach or aspirin in the water will also help.
7. Want some discounts for your online shopping?
Google the promo codes for the specific shop and item before you decide to purchase, you might get amazing discounts and savings on shipping and other costs.
