tiny hacks
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If You Can’t Have Pets, Volunteer To Hang Out With Animals Instead
Maybe you live in a house that outlaws animals, or maybe you have a partner with allergies. That doesn’t mean cats and dogs can’t be a part of your everyday life. Volunteering at an animal shelter is the perfect hack for the pet-starved.
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To Defeat Perfectionism, Make Mistakes On Purpose
The urge to be perfect can prevent you from taking action. You don’t share creative projects that aren’t 100 per cent ready, or you’re afraid to ask someone out if you’re not sure it’s exactly right — so you just … don’t. If you’re feeling stymied by this need to never screw up, try making…
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To Clip Baby’s Nails, Strap Them In A Carrier
If you struggle to clip your toddler’s nails, you’re not alone. It’s a necessary, frequent task, dreaded by many parents. We first failed so miserably at keeping our infant daughter’s sharp little claws under control that I showed up at her one-month check-up with clippers in hand and begged the nurse and pediatrician to help…
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Send Creators Thank-You Notes This Holiday Season
There’s an embarrassment of riches when it comes to content these days. Countless podcasts, TV shows, newsletters, magazines, traditional media outlets, YouTube series, Instagram stories and more all vie for our attention, as well as our subscription dollars. While many of us would like to donate $5 a month or whatever other low figure the…