Cutting limbs on the ground can be back-breaking work. Constantly bending over to cut the limbs and then putting them in a pile can quickly lead to fatigue. Watch the video above to see how it’s done. A Better Way to Cut Firewood| Wranglerstar (YouTube)

Weve seensome coolportableRaspberry Piprojects, but theyre all pretty complex. The end result is a pretty cheap little portable system thats easy to put together. Head over to Instructables for the full guide. Raspberry Pi Portable Pi Laptop| Instructables

Place 3 to 4 seeds in the paper towel and place in a warm spot in your house. If you dont see any sprouts within a couple days, they arent viable for planting anymore. Some seeds can be good for years, so dont go throwing out anything until youve checked. How to Know If Your Seeds are Viable for Planting| Food52 Photo bymannewaar.

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Not every meetingneedsto be a meeting. Some couldve just been emails or even a quick message. Before you schedule (or attend!) a meeting, ask yourself these four questions to determine if it will really be worth your time. Business blog Harvard Business Review knows a thing or two about unnecessary meetings. Do I need outside input to make progress Does moving forward require a real-time conversation? Does this necessitate a face-to-face meeting?...

But it’s a hassle to wait for a new card and refresh your information. Discover cardholders can now get around this by temporarily freezing their cards instead of canceling them altogether. As of this week, Discover users have access to a new feature, “Freeze It.” Basically, it gives you the option of turning your card “on” or “off.” At the same time, it helps you avoid any fraudulent purchases. You keep your account number, but you could’t use it until you unfreeze the card....

Android: Ever since personal computers became a thing, handwriting has become less and less common. The new keyboard gives you a large, open space to write words. It will work with your finger, but using a stylus will probably feel the most natural. The keyboard supports 82 languages and can read regular or cursive handwriting. Google Handwriting Input| Google Play Store viaAndroid Police

Here are a few ways you’re free to volunteer without disrupting your current lifestyle. Youll be much more motivated, and youll have fun doing it. Set some realistic expectations, too. (And when your schedule changes, you could easily ramp it up.) Look for volunteer gigs that correspond to the time you do have to give. You should always see if an organization or group has any similar requirements before diving in too deep....

Nothing drags down writing more than spreading good ideas over too many words. Making keystrokes matter has only grown in importance as communication and the text that powers it become increasingly inseparable. This post originally appeared on theHelp Scout blog. Many tools we rely on each dayGmail, Slack, Asanawould be empty shells without the words. Since everyone in the company is responsible for communicating well, everyone is also responsible for writing well....

Kids can typically sense financial stress in the home. Those are toxic words that can cause unnecessary worry. Instead, tell the child “No” along with an explanation they can process. Something like, “No, we’re saving up for our big summer road trip, remember?” Check out the article below for other great tips on how to talk with kids about money. The Dangers of Lying to Children About Money| Magnify Money...

The best strawberries you’ll ever taste could come from your garden. Build your own strawberry tower from recycled plant pots and you’ll have berries a plenty this growing season. A Piece of Rainbow provides the instructions for this easy DIY. The water bottle sits in the middle of the top pot and slowly waters your strawberry seedlings. These towers should also look great anywhere outside, thanks to the ornamental beauty of these plants....

Put your presentations important information in the first minute to grab your audiences attention. Youll engage people more by showing them why they should listenandmake for a better presentationin the process. If youre short on time, this method is even more important. You have to pack everything you’re able to into the time you have. Then, make that your leading point during the first minute. For more tips on how to have a successful presentation, check out the full post linked below....

Your kids safety comes first, of course. As you train, attempt to improve your jogging stroller pace. Wear less clothing than the weather calls for, because youll warm up while youre running. (And forget blankets; they can get caught in the wheels.) This way you could hear both the tunes and your babys complaints. Tips for Running with a Jogging Stroller| Runners World Photo bySerge Melki.