05.04.2020 0600 Materials: WarrantiesReceiptsImportant Documents Tools: Calendar (preferably digital) I like to organize important due dates in my life. This includes scheduling warranties, scheduling retail items that I purchase and might want to return, even scheduling the expiration date for my drivers license and passport. I tend to date a lot of my purchased items, … Continue reading Scheduling Warranties and Important Documents
DIY Thumb Loops In Sweater Sleeves
11.18.2019 0600 So this blog post is a personal life hack of mine. When I work out, I like to wear sweaters. Now, these sweaters are not always athletic sweaters, but simple sweaters that I buy just to wear on a day-to-day basis. I like to go running in these sweaters because they're comfortable and … Continue reading DIY Thumb Loops In Sweater Sleeves
Sofa Armrest Organizer
10.14.19 0600 Materials: Two Curtains at 5'-10" in length Tools: Sewing MachineSewing Kit I have an extra set of curtains, which I didn't want to use anymore. I decided to create a sofa armrest organizer with both curtain pieces. Both curtain pieces were 5 foot 10 in length, and 27 inches wide. I wanted my … Continue reading Sofa Armrest Organizer
Pros And Cons Of Minimalism
10.07.2019 0600 So I've written a lot about the benefits of living a minimalist lifestyle, but I admit, there were adjustments during the process as well. I tend to talk about the positive benefits of minimalism, and living a minimalist lifestyle, but I never talk about the struggles that I had to go through. There … Continue reading Pros And Cons Of Minimalism
Minimalism Philosophy
09.30.2019 0600 The principals of simple living, describe a minimalist lifestyle pretty well. Minimalism itself, is more commonly used to describe art, "A trend in sculpture and painting that arose in the 1950s and used simple, typically massive, forms." In the last decade, minimalism has become more mainstream, and has grown in popularity. Through social … Continue reading Minimalism Philosophy
The Psychology Behind Buying New Items
09.23.2019 0600 The psychological triggers that cause consumerism is a powerful strategy that companies use to target shoppers. As humans, sometimes we make decisions that the heart justifies. When companies know what these heart triggers are, they are in an influential position to offer something your heart will say yes to. Buying decisions are as … Continue reading The Psychology Behind Buying New Items
Car Floor Mat Towel Sleeves
04.01.2019 0600 Materials: 2 Bath Towels4 Hand TowelsSewing KitWhite Fabric Pencil Tools: Sewing KitSewing Machine It's interesting how we pick up habits from our parents or other figures in our lives. When the rain season comes, my mother has always wrapped an old towel across her car mats to absorb the extra water that would … Continue reading Car Floor Mat Towel Sleeves
Upcycling A Shoe Organizer
10.02.2018 0600 Materials: One over the door shoe organizer X-acto blade Cutting mat (or cardboard, plywood, some type of surface you're willing to cut into and can damage just a little bit) 4 Safety Pins Tools: Sewing machine Sewing Kit So I've owned an over the door shoe organizer for awhile. I didn't use … Continue reading Upcycling A Shoe Organizer
Upcycling Denim Jeans
01.30.2018 0600 Materials: One pair of denim jeans Tools: Sewing machine Sewing Kit So recently I started going auditing my traveling items such as my bath bag, travel accessories as well as my sport bags. I wanted to find 3 pieces of clothing to donate, but I also noticed that my bath bag wasn't containing … Continue reading Upcycling Denim Jeans
How I Keep Long Cords Organized
01.02.2018 0600 Materials: Velcro straps Cardboard Tools: Cables Rope Christmas Lights Organizing long ropes is always a bit tricky. There are many different methods and techniques that people use in different professions. I discovered a few that help me keep different types of cords organized. Every cable has a natural coil. When you try to … Continue reading How I Keep Long Cords Organized
How To Daisy Chain Your Long Ropes
12.26.2017 0600 Storing long ropes can be a hassle, but if you know how to organize the ropes, unraveling them each time won't seem as daunting. I like to wrap my long ropes in a daisy chain so that when I open the rope, it's a quick process and it doesn't get tangled. A daisy … Continue reading How To Daisy Chain Your Long Ropes
Backpack Hacks
08.15.2017 0600 With all of my backpacks that I have ever owned, I hack them the exact same way as I always have. Going back as far as middle school, I always had to hack my backpacks. It was my way of customizing my carrier to my exact needs and over time I would edit … Continue reading Backpack Hacks
The Problem With Teflon
08.08.2017 0600 Teflon became popular because it is non-reactive due to its strong carbon–fluorine bonds; it reduces friction and energy consumption of machinery when used as a lubricant. Though it was claimed to be the best-known chemical inventions of the 20th century, today, Teflon has been touted as a serious health hazard to humans as … Continue reading The Problem With Teflon
Cheap and Easy TV Mount
06.27.2017 0600 Materials: One 1-1/2" (width) x 5-1/2" (depth) wood lumber about 18" (length) Two 2-1/2" wood screws (to hold the first wood piece against the wall) Two M4-7.0 screws , at 40 mm in length (to hold the second wood piece against the television) Tools: Drill Drill bits (drill bits to drill holes for … Continue reading Cheap and Easy TV Mount
How to Store Vegetables And Fruit Without Plastic Bags
04.25.2017 0700 When I was growing up, I understood that fruits and vegetables were stored in the refrigerator. As I slowly transitioned to being an adult, I realized that my assumptions were pretty wrong. Living a more zero waste lifestyle makes you more conscientious and aware of your choices as a consumer. Not buying excessive … Continue reading How to Store Vegetables And Fruit Without Plastic Bags
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