Life Hacks

Goal Setting, Defined and Deconstructed

Posted January 4, 2010 - 06:00 by Julie Rains

Life Hacks

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After examining my goals for the past year, I realized that the type goal, rather than its perceived difficulty, is what often leads to fulfillment or frustration. Here are ways to define types of goals, deconstruct them, and plan for success.

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7 Tech Tools to Supercharge Your Productivity in the New Year

Posted December 22, 2009 - 07:47 by Linsey Knerl

Life Hacks

We all want to work better, faster, and smarter. Thanks to the ever-changing tech landscape – we can! We’ve highlighted some of the best tools available to help you make a good impression and meet your personal and business goals in 2010.

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How to Finish Something Hard

Posted December 11, 2009 - 06:00 by Sarah Winfrey

Life Hacks

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Sometimes, life is just hard. None of us want to hear it, but there it is, plain and simple. And during the holiday season, it can be especially hard to deal with difficult things because we feel like we should be so happy. There are ways though, to approach difficulty that both gets things done and allows us space to care for ourselves and those around us.

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Become a Frequent Flyer Master and Earn a Free Flight Every Year

Posted December 4, 2009 - 13:43 by Nora Dunn

Life Hacks, Art and Leisure, Cars and Transportation

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Ssshh: don’t bother me. I’m busy doing my Christmas shopping and accumulating enough frequent flyer miles to pay for two overseas flights – in business class. I’m doing it with the help of Frequent Flyer Master: an e-book that even features a “one free plane ticket” guarantee.

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A Superior Life: What You Put In Is What You Get Out

Posted December 4, 2009 - 06:00 by Diggy

Career and Income, Life Hacks

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Whether it be the amount of business ideas you start, the sports you play, the languages you learn or the people you date, it is not a good idea to bite off more than you can chew.

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Don't Go to College to Learn

Posted October 6, 2009 - 05:00 by Philip Brewer

Life Hacks, Career Building

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There are good reasons to go to college. And, if you do go to college, you will no doubt learn a lot. But you can learn anywhere — and probably learn more, better, and faster if you do so on your own. If you choose to go to college, make sure you know what you're paying for.

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Beyond the Slow Cooker: 10 Eco- and Budget-Friendly Household Helpers That Progress Left Behind

Posted October 2, 2009 - 05:00 by Annalise Silivanch

Life Hacks, Lifestyle, Green Living

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Cleaning? Cooking? Ugh, you say. Make friends with it, compadre; they’ve got to be part of the frugal warrior’s toolkit. I look for ways to make it easier and cheaper, because when my frugal and eco-selves are in partnership, then I can feel my groove coming back.

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3 Kitchen Hacks for Lazy Cheapskates

Posted September 16, 2009 - 06:00 by Myscha Theriault

Life Hacks

Things have gotten increasingly busy at our house lately, and they don't seem to be slowing down. Three kitchen hacks in particular have helped me save time and energy costs when it comes to cleaning and food prep.

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Cost of Rearranging the Furniture - $0. New Living Room - Priceless.

Posted August 14, 2009 - 12:00 by Paul Michael

Frugal Living, Life Hacks, General Tips

small space living

They say a change is as good as a rest. Well, they're right. My wife and I have had the same living room layout since we moved into our home. As our home is small, we just assumed it was the best arrangement for the space we had to work with. Then, one night as I steam-cleaned the carpets, my wife had a moment of inspiration that made all the difference.

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Toss It or Not? 5 Organizational Tips from a Chronic Clutter Bug

Posted August 10, 2009 - 09:00 by Linsey Knerl

Life Hacks, General Tips

Some might say that I have no business giving out organizational tips. My desk is always a mess, I usually look for things for a very long time before finding them, and my neat-and-tidy husband often wonders where he went wrong. I’m a work-in-progress, however, and because the learning is so fresh in my mind, I think other messies might benefit from how I’m managing the struggle to keep my stuff in order. Here are 5 tips that I know work (not because I read them in some book).

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