BuyPartisan Reveals the Politics of the Products You Buy

it’s possible for you to also simply search for a company within the app. The results are broken down by overall average and contributor categories. It can also tell you how much money went to each party. iOS: The app is similar toBuycott, but instead of social causes, it focuses on politics. It’s still in beta, but it works with a multitude of companies as they add more features. Right now the app is only available for iPhone, but an Android version is in the works....

September 11, 2014 · 1 min · 94 words · Janice Downs

Declutter Your Bathroom Counter Space with a DIY Tiered Tray

Most of us have bathroom counters with far too many items piling up to create a mess. As we know,clutter affects your brain. ClevverTV shows how to make your own tiered tray with plates and candle holders to clear up counter space. All you better do is go to a thrift store or use some old plates and candle holders. Blogger Liz Marie saysyou can do three tierswithout worry of it toppling over....

September 11, 2014 · 1 min · 101 words · Mitchell Roberts

Get Amazon Prime Video Credit and Two-Day Shipping with This Trick

A bit tedious, but it’s worth it. On the very last order, do snag the free Amazon Prime 2-day shipping. When we reported the new offer from Amazon, many of you thought of the same trick. Amazon “No Rush” Shipping Hack| reddit

September 11, 2014 · 1 min · 42 words · Susan Harris

How To Deal With the Decision to Put Down Your Pet

Our pets are a source of joy and companionship. Sadly, though, our furry friends' greatest flaw is their limited life span. More likely than not, you’ll outlive them. I recently had to make the difficult decision to euthanize my dog and grappled with many common questions. Here’s what I learned from my experience. Warning: this post is sad. Do not read it if you don’t want to be sad. Due to changes in technology, animals live longer and survive illness and injury....

September 11, 2014 · 5 min · 939 words · Austin Ewing

How to Repair a Damaged Professional Relationship

This post originally appeared on theHarvard Business Review. But if it’s your boss or a teammate, ignoring them is a losing strategy. Here’s how to buck up and repair a professional relationship that’s gone off the rails. First, it’s important to recognize thatmaking the effort is worthwhile. But resolving this tension will actually aid your own productivity. Next,recognize your own culpability. It’s easy todemonize your colleague(He turned in the report late!...

September 11, 2014 · 1 min · 180 words · Patrick Miller

How to Save Money on Food While Traveling

Here are five ways to save on food expenses during your trip. Some places have easily accessible safe water, but some places do not, so check before you go. In especially warm climates, this tip can save you quite a bit! Bring along your own water to avoid the same mistake. If you book accommodations with a kitchen, you’ll be able to cook more options for yourself. This packs well and makes me look for a great spot to break for lunch and people watch....

September 11, 2014 · 1 min · 164 words · Brooke Terry

Keep a Junk Drawer to Cut Down on Needless Decisions

Our brains can only handle so much during a day. The Globe and Mail recommends using a junk drawer to easily categorize the miscellaneous. The junk drawer isn’t a new concept, but many think it creates more clutter and confusion. Drawers, by nature, are used to categorized and store items. This isn’t always a quick task when we need it to be. Non-physical items that are difficult to place also belong in a junk drawer....

September 11, 2014 · 1 min · 105 words · Jessica Nash

Learn How Speeches Differ From Essays for Better Presentations

Giving a speech is an art unto itself. Business blog HBR explains why this is a terrible idea. It’s important, then, to write brief and clear speeches. A Speech Is Not an Essay| HBR Photo byRenato Ganoza.

September 11, 2014 · 1 min · 37 words · Jessica Moore

Manage Persistent Facebook Friending Folk with Your Restricted List

If you know someone is bad newsor just a spammergo ahead and just block them. go for the Friends button at the top, then select Add to another list, then choose Restricted. When You Cannot Reject a Friend on Facebook| Digital Inspiration

September 11, 2014 · 1 min · 42 words · David Kirby

Remove Old Wallpaper with Diluted Fabric Softener

Removing old wallpaper is one of the more irritating DIY tasks. But it doesn’t have to be. Userhip2thriftover at Instructables shows us an easier way. Just mix equal parts warm water and fabric softener in a spray bottle. Spray the wallpaper in sections, wait a minute or so, and peel off. How to Remove Wallpaper the Easy Way| Instructables

September 11, 2014 · 1 min · 59 words · Sandra Harris

Soothe a Sunburn with Potato Slices

Summer may be getting long in the tooth, but sun burns are a year-round problem. But the one that surprised us was applying potato slices directly to the affected skin. you’re able to also grate a potato and apply the pulp. Apparently, the starches in the potato help draw heat from your skin into the potato. 9 More Common Household Items for Relieving a Sunburn| Secret Tips From the Yumiverse

September 11, 2014 · 1 min · 70 words · Cynthia Watson

Spell Bee Autocorrects What You Type in Chrome

Chrome: When you misspell a word on your smartphone, the built-in dictionary automatically corrects it. If you want that functionality in Google Chrome, get Spell Bee. you could also add and delete words, which means you canturn it into your own text expander. Spell Bee| Chrome Web Store viaGhacks

September 11, 2014 · 1 min · 49 words · Mr. Travis Martin

Take Productive Desk Breaks with Walking Tasks

We know thatsitting all day is killing us, and that we should take regular standing and walking breaks. A lot of tasks we handle throughout the workday can be handled standing or walking around. Here are some examples: Planning the day: Take your planning mobile. Whether you’re brainstorming solo or with a group, you should always do it while walking. Stand up to do this. The earlier you stop sitting for the day, the better....

September 11, 2014 · 1 min · 98 words · Veronica Hughes