Life hacks are great little ways to help get ahead of our peers in some of the most mundane of circumstances. These are often the simplest, yet so often overlooked methods of getting ahead in life that they can make the unaware feel silly. While there is no doubt countless approaches to leverage life’s little nuances in your favor, these are some of our favorite life hacks to make things a little more manageable.
Trashcans are easily ruined by not completely washing out cans and food containers before tossing them in. Invariably, you’re going to get a little poke in the trashbag from time-to-time and if you’ve got trash dripping in leftovers, you’re going to end up with a mess. Simply putting some old newspaper at the bottom of the bag can not only soak up some of the nasty odors, but also provide some extra padding to avoid tears in the bag.
Ok, so this one is more like a scam than a life hack, but it’s useful nonetheless! Many times students and employees find themselves tempted to fake sick for work or school in order to better enjoy themselves somewhere else. In many cases, universities and employers require written documentation that there was an illness in order to excuse the absence. This isn’t a problem if you were actually sick and saw a doctor, but if you were just faking sick to get out of class then you’re left with a problem. Fortunately, there are many websites that sell doctor’s note templates that can easily be adapted for your use. Check out our other article here for more information on this.
Chances are if you’re ironing your own cloths you’ve already got that memo on how to save money. The trouble is, ironing is an art and many of us simply aren’t artists! Collars and areas with buttons near them can be especially difficult to iron if you aren’t well studied in the art of ironing. One great way to get around the frustration of these issues is to simply iron those areas with your shirt turned inside out! It’s a smooth and easy solution for one of the most annoying aspects of ironing.
Pancakes are a great American tradition in need of no introduction. These wonderful creations are one of the most pleasant ways to get any day started, but are often notoriously difficult to manage. Sure, the mixing is sometimes messy, but the hardest part is scooping enough pancake mix into the pan with a spoon (even a big one) to make a nicely-shaped form. To get around this, simply use an old squeeze bottle, like a Heinz 57 ketchup bottle, and fill that up with your pancake mix. Whenever you’re ready to cook, simply heat up your pan, and then squeeze out some of the most-perfect pancakes you’ll ever see! Bonus: This life hack is great for easy storage of pancake mix so you don’t have to deal with such a mess each time.