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30 Easy Ways to Unstick Something That's Stuck

Have you ever purchased an item only to have difficulty removing the price tag? Or tried to get chewing gum out of clothing or hair? Scrubbed a pan with burnt-on food? Had something stuck but you just could not get it "un-stuck"?

Some of the best methods for unsticking require items you have in your home right now. If one doesn't work, try another! Here is a big list of the ones to start trying. (See also: 14 Grease and Oil Stain Removal Tips)

Petroleum Jelly
1. Rings

This common beauty staple works great when unsticking a ring that is stuck. Apply some to the finger area, dip your hand in cold water, and then twist the ring back and forth until it slips off.

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20 Delicious, Healthier Appetizers

My favorite type of party is the cocktail party. My parents threw quite a few of them in the '60s and '70s. To me, of course, it wasn't about the cocktails, but rather the dazzling array of interesting snacks. What a reprieve from ordinary dinner! Although I'd love to chow down on a cheese ball or hold down the couch with a bag of chips and some clam dip again, I am trying much harder to eat healthily. Fortunately, our good friends also love cocktail parties, and we have come up with some healthier snacks. (See also: Tasty Two-Ingredient Cocktails)

Soup to Nuts

Especially when it is chilly, a small cup of soup is welcome. This is also fun, because it is an unexpected "party" food.

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Best Money Tips: Ways Families Can Save Money in February

Welcome to Wise Bread's Best Money Tips Roundup! Today we found some great articles on ways families can save in February, side hustle ideas, and smarter ways to give to charity.

How to Sell Yourself to Potential Employers

You customize your resume and cover letter to fit each application and provide thorough explanations of how your unique set of qualifications make you the ideal candidate for the job. But could you be doing more to sell yourself to potential employers? Even if you're an experienced job-seeker, you can benefit from learning a few new ways to convince a company that you're the one they're looking for. (See also: Long-Distance Job Hunting Tips)

1. Use the Right Keywords

Having the right language in your job hunting materials ensures that both human and automated resume reviewers know you have what they're looking for.

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Will New Chip-and-PIN Credit Cards Stop Identity Theft?

If you were one of the 70 million Target customers whose credit card information was compromised this past holiday season, you may have found yourself thinking, "There's got to be a better way!" as you combed through your statements looking for fraudulent activity. (See also: How to Avoid Credit Card Fraud)

As a matter of fact, there is, and it's been in place in Europe for a decade. It's called Chip-and-PIN technology, and it will vastly improve credit card security for in-person transactions.

MasterCard and Visa made headlines recently when they announced that they will be shifting to the Chip-and-PIN system (also known as EuropayMasterCardVisa or EMV), with a deadline of October 2015.

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The 5 Best Ways to Work Smarter, Not Harder

"Work smarter, not harder."

It's a cliche, but one that most smart people aspire to. Reason being, working harder is… well, harder. Working smarter requires a lot less effort, while also making you a shining diamond in the eyes of supervisor and colleague alike. Read on for a quick guide on how you can make this old workplace cliche a way of life. (See also: Go From Busy to Getting Things Done)

1. Get in Sync With Yourself

There's one thing that you can't schedule in life: Your body. It does what it wants, whether it's getting tired or wanting food. But what if you could hack the natural rhythms of the body to work smarter, not harder? There are a few ways to do this:

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5 Ways to Totally Change a Room for Under $50

You want a fresh look for a room ,and you're low on funds. This doesn't mean you're stuck. It just means you need to get creative, spend some time, and invest some effort to infuse newness into your space. Here are five ideas to help you remake a room for $50 or less. (See also: Cheap Home Decorating Projects That Look Amazing)

1. Feng Shui It

Cost: Free!

Feng shui is an ancient art of arrangement with deep design and lifestyle roots. Its main tenants are:

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Best Money Tips: Valentine's Day Deals and Freebies

Welcome to Wise Bread's Best Money Tips Roundup! Today we found some awesome articles on Valentine's Day deals and freebies, strange facts that are actually true, and squeezing more out of your day.

15 Reasons You Should Eat More Chocolate

Thanks to Valentine's Day, I definitely find myself snacking on more chocolate than usual (thanks, sweetie!). Do you? It's OK to indulge from time to time. I've discovered that if I choose my desserts wisely, I can take advantage of a variety of little-known benefits that chocolate, particularly dark varieties, provides. (See also: 14 Valentine’s Day Desserts)

Here are 15 reasons to eat chocolate for your health!

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