Trying to adjust a necktie without a mirror is difficult. If you’re tying it for someone else, it’s near impossible. The secret here is a bit of coordination and rope tying skills. Place the tie on a table, then create the knots and just pull them through. It took me a few times to get the hang of it, but it works. The major downside is its onlyone style of knotbut it still looks great in a pinch....
Our face shapes and body shapes can help us choose the most fitting hairstyles, clothing, and accessories. Here are ten tips to help you accentuate your best features. (Hint: avoid earrings that are the same shape as your face.) Pick the Best Beard Style for Your Face Shape This one’s for the guys. Check outtheir guide here. Identify Your Body Shape As with face shapes, we all fit more or less into different body types....
Even the best of cooks burn a few meals. Range hoods or vents move the smells out of the kitchen. Some homes or apartments don’t have these appliances. Install a window fan to get some kitchen airflow. Put the fan on exhaust and the fan sends the smells outside. As they say, it won’t help with grease but does help with smells. 10 Things to Do if You Don’t Have a Range Hood or Vent| The Kitchn...
If you try cooking more often, you could end up with less stress and a great home-cooked meal. Often the courses are part of a larger treatment plan that can also including talk therapy or medication. When youcook at home,you regain some control of your life. You’ll save money andenjoy time with your family. Put your phone on do-not-disturb so emails and callers won’t take away your focus. Listen to some music or just enjoy the silence....
Don’t get too comfortable, though. The quote above, from Futurice, is a reminder not to rest on your laurels. Every once in a while we shouldpush out of our comfort zones. Programm proverbs| Futurice viaSD Times
Without stitches, you just have rags. And we are not rags. Our routines make up who we are. We need structure and repetition in our lives to keep us on track. Just don’t let the idea of routines bog you down. You don’t get somewhere with a giant leap, but with tiny steps. Stitches: A Handbook on Meaning, Hope and Repair| Amazon viaBrain Pickings Photo byMarkus Grossalber.
Rewards can motivate us to keep working hard. They’re the light at the end of the tunnel. But the problem is, many of us use basic comfort as a reward. We postpone taking care of ourselves when that’s actually crucial to our productivity. It’s part of the process. Rewarding yourself with an indulgence is one thing. I don’t call nourishment a “reward,” but that’s what it becomes. The carrot at the end of the stick....
It uses a dowel as a handle and a pegboard for more organization. Check out the link below for step-by-step instructions and plans. Rolling Air Compressor and Tool Organizing Cart| Sawdust Girl
[Audio Technica ATH-M30X Headphones, $55 after promo code ATH20OFF. [Moto 360 with Metal Band, $300 + $50 Gift Card] Got a new iPhone? Here’s some cheap gear to keep it safe. While I don’t have this particular model, I really do recommend traveling with a miniature tripod. [Joby GorillaPod Hybrid, $24] A drill, a saw, and a battery. All for $80, or 50% off. Great gift idea for any history buffs in your life....
discussion and get on with the music. It might sound a little silly, but it actually works pretty well. It’s a useful tool for music discovery as well. Not always, but a majority of the time. you could check out Sweet Spot for yourself at the link below.
Comparing yourself to others is, generally, not a good idea. But there’s another reason to avoid this habit: you could be measuring yourself against a false standard. This can cloud our judgment and lead to poor decision making. Psychologists refer to this as social comparison theory. Your neighbor may drive an older car so he can retire early. We simply don’t know. When you make assumptions, you might craft your own goals and habits around those assumptions....
It’s so nice when science intersects with food and food organization. Nerdy, clever, and attractive: three things that make for good kitchen organization. See details of the project below. Kitchen Geeks: Build This Periodic Table of Spaices Rack| Make
Last year, Google created a service called Helpouts to connect experts with interested students. While we foundsome cool topics, Google has decided to kill the service, effective April 20th. If you’re a Helpouts provider, you’re able to download your data usingGoogle Takeoutuntil November 1st.
