Build a Tiny Practice Amp in a Cracker Box
Stuck in a dorm room or tiny apartment, but still want to play guitar? The $5 Cracker Box Amp| Make
Charlie for iPhone Introduces You to Who You'll Meet Before Your Meeting
Hit the link below to try it out. Charlie(Free) | iTunes App Store viaCharlie
Make Your Own Wireless Phone Charging Pad Out of Almost Anything
Wireless charging isnt brand new technology anymore, but it can still be pretty expensive. Check out the link below for more information on where to get the parts you need. How to Hack Your Phone Charger| YouTube
Take Micro Breaks to Reset Your Focus
Staring at a screen all day can put you in a trance that makes it hard to focus. If you find yourself getting distracted, try taking a micro break. Look away from your screen for around a minute to bring your focus back on track. The Worlds Easiest Way to Be More Productive| Inc. Photo bySylvain Kalache.
A Foolproof 5-Ingredient Ice Cream, No Cooking Required
Writes Harwood of this recipe: I had never been in love with no-cook ice cream. I found it lacking in richness and in flavor. But this recipe changed my mind. Sounds like a must-try, especially as blackberry season rolls in. For the full recipe, head to the link below. Only 2 Steps and 5 Ingredients Stand Between You and This Ice Cream| Food52
Baby Boot Camp: The Skills Every New Parent Needs to Learn
For such a small thing, babies can be downright intimidating, especially when youre a first-time parent. Let the baby cry it out!). Heres a cheat sheet. Newborns neck muscles arent developed yet and their heads are heavy (and wobbly!). Note: Also support the head.] Sit her on your lap with her back resting against you and your hand holding her chest. Then rock back and forth. If you have a rocking chair, all the better....
Balance Your Financial Life With the Three Prongs of Wealth
Usually, its minimizing our expenses, because thats often the easiest one to do. You feel in control of your life when you might save money on your daily coffee. Ignoring any one of these prongs will handicap your NW growth. Neither of which is easy. Its tempting to think youll get to these when you obtain the time or the ability. However, evenstarting in small wayscan help get you on the right track....
Become a More Effective Leader by Making Fewer Decisions
If youre making decisions, youre not leading, sounds like incredibly counter intuitive advice. Arent leaders supposed to be the ones who decide everything? Actually, those are called managers, and theres a difference. As business blog Inc. explains, leading the people around you doesnt mean deciding everything for them. Managers are the ones who are supposed to answer the daily How do I do this task? Stop solving and deciding for others....
Boost Your Productivity by Taking Short Breaks to Look at Nature
Its something that a lot of us do naturally when were stressed or mentally fatigued.
Build a Quality Backyard Lounge Chair for $40
Outdoor wood furniture can be really expensive. This project can be completed by DIYers of all skill levels. This chair was built using pressure treated lumber which is completely weather resistant. Remaining hardware needed includes outdoor screws and lag bolts. Youll also need ajigsaw, miter saw (orcircular saw), anddrillto build this chair. Check out the link below for a full set of assembly instructions and photos. $40 Backyard Chair| Instructables
Customer Service Reps: How Can People Get Better Service From You?
Youve probably dealt with all sorts of situations and complaints. Weveshared our own methods, but now, wed like to hear it straight from you. Customer service reps, how can people get better service? Photo byCWCS Managed Hosting.
Dehydration Isn’t Causing Your Muscle Cramps
Hydration, with or without electrolytes, wont prevent or cure cramps. Read the rest at Daily Mile for more on what to do about race-day cramps. Race Cramping: Causes and Prevention| Daily Mile Photo byRoberto Ferrari.
Don't Imitate Your Heroes. Adapt and Expand
You should pick and choose the advice that works for you. That it worked for him does not mean that I should necessarily follow that example. It would be foolish, though, to think it helps me write like Hemingway. And his other lifestyle choices, well, would probably be best to avoid. Image adapted fromLorelyn MedinaandAlien Zagrebelnaya(Shutterstock).
