10 Shopping Tricks That Stores Hate

Buying Loss Leaders and Leaving Using Credit and Paying it Off on Time Saying NO to the Extended Warranty Activating Your Own Phone With A Cell Phone Company Shopping in the Store But Buying Online Buying 1 When its 2 for $5 Opening A Store Credit Card To Get A Discount, Then Cutting It Up Using Websites to Track 30 Day Price Guarantees Buying Seasonal Items at Clearance Prices (For Next Year) Buy “Accessories” on Ebay Rather Than Paying Huge Markups...

December 20, 2022 · 1 min · 89 words · Eileen Ross

10 Signs You Are A Creative Person Though You Don T Feel You Are

The misconception that “creativity” is a term only deserving for those who can draw, write, or make music is more inaccurate than the “earth is flat” truthers of yesteryear. Here’s why you’re more of a creative genius than you realize. 1. You’re responsibly irresponsible. It’s not smart to act immature, but you take chances when you need to. You don’t live a life shackled to “should be’s”, “would be’s”, and “coulda beens”....

December 20, 2022 · 5 min · 913 words · Steven Caldwell

10 Successful Entrepreneurial Styles Which One Fits Your Personality

That is hundred percent true. In fact you can ask any entrepreneur, and I bet everything I own, they would say, “yes, I agree!” Let’s get down to the main thing. There are ten successful entrepreneurial styles prevalent today. Take a good look at them and see which one fits you and your personality. Even if the graphic presented here carries 2009 statistics, the basics remain the same. That means it’s still worth learning lessons from....

December 20, 2022 · 1 min · 136 words · Todd Jones

10 Things Happy People Are Doing Differently

But have you ever noticed that some people seem to have a knack for being happy in any situation compared to the average person? Do you have a friend that seems to be always up no matter what? We’re all genetically and psychologically (through our life experiences) pre-disposed to a certain level of happiness, but here are 10 things that happy people are doing differently which help them crush life:...

December 20, 2022 · 8 min · 1551 words · Carolyn White

10 Things People Who Don T Like Parties Can Understand

People look at you strangely when you try to tell them that you don’t like parties, that they can be exhausting and even stressful. In their minds, they only visualize glinting lights on glasses, people laughing, music, dancing, making new friends, staying up till the small hours of the morning and generally having a fantastic time. If they only knew what you have to go through to make sure that you avoid them at all costs....

December 20, 2022 · 5 min · 870 words · Mary Whitfield

10 Tools From Walmart To Hack Backpacking

Drain Stopper Your universal drain stopper can be used in just about any sink or tub. Stopping the drain allows you to pool water for washing clothes. Whether your lodging doesn’t have accommodations or they are just too expensive, you’ve got the answer in your pack. Camping Clothes Line If you’re washing clothes, you’ll also need a place to dry them. A basic bungee cord style camping clothes line allows you to hang your clothes just about anywhere: between two trees, between bed posts or even a couple of chairs....

December 20, 2022 · 4 min · 704 words · Shawn Shockley

10 Video Games To Boost Creativity

1. Minecraft 2. Terraria 3. Little Big Planet 4. Big Brain Academy 5. Animal Crossing 6. Scribblenauts 7. SimCity 8. Portal 9. The Sims The Sims is one of the most popular casual PC games out there. If you’ve never played it (which is doubtful), in The Sims, you take control of a person’s life. You make every decision for your Sim, from when he’ll use the bathroom, to who he marries, to what career he jumps into, and everything in between....

December 20, 2022 · 1 min · 209 words · Florence Adames

10 Ways Humans Are Likely To Evolve

However, thanks to research on our own past and on the process of evolution in general, scientists have developed several ideas of how humans are likely to evolve over the millennia. Advancements in technology, globalization, and the likelihood that we will continue to explore (and even live in) distant planets will all contribute to changes in our bodily functions and the way we look. These changes won’t be visible in our lifetime, but it’s still fascinating to imagine what the human race will become in the future....

December 20, 2022 · 1 min · 104 words · Steven Baker

10 Ways In Which Wealthy People Think Differently About Money

1. The wealthy are okay with risk Everything you do won’t be successful. The wealthy know that and refuse to let the inevitable possibility of failure stop them from being successful. They go ahead and fail, get back up and keep going. Don’t let fear of failing stop you from taking action. 2. The wealthy think investing is fun The wealthy enjoy the process of making money. They’re excited to invest money into something that will bring them more money....

December 20, 2022 · 4 min · 825 words · Judy Dewinter

10 Ways To De Clutter Simplify And Streamline Your Life

Sound familiar? If you are looking to live a life free of the stress and (physical) weight of your clutter, but you don’t know where to begin, here’s how to start. Consider these manageable steps a process, one that may not happen overnight. But take it one step at a time, and you’ll find that less is really more. Step 1: Start Now Assess what you have. Admit to how many pairs of shoes you own, how much storage space you have, or the fact that you haven’t seen your garage floor in years....

December 20, 2022 · 5 min · 983 words · Randy Dumas

10 Ways To Find Your Focus When You Re Stressed Out

You know what anxiety is like: Your mind can’t stick to any one topic for more than a few seconds. You shift restlessly, as if settling your body might also settle your thoughts. Stress short-circuits the mind in all sorts of ways. Before you can learn how to focus when stressed, you need to understand what’s going on in your brain. Why We Lose Focus When Stressed When you experience stress — whether the cause is a tiger chasing you or a snarky comment by a co-worker — a chain reaction happens in your brain....

December 20, 2022 · 8 min · 1523 words · Rafael Seaman

10 Ways To Improve Your Neighborhood This New Year

1. Know your neighbors It sounds simple. Getting to know your neighbors is so foundational, yet so easy to push to the back burner of life’s constant demands. With far-reaching social networks and the ability to communicate easily and quickly with friends and family from different neighborhoods, then what’s the hurry? But getting to know your neighbors will create a sense of community that goes beyond sharing a street. It will make a big difference if you are able to greet your neighbors on the sidewalk by name and ask them about their specific job or hobby....

December 20, 2022 · 5 min · 890 words · Christopher Lancaster

10 Websites That Will Help You Do Your Christmas Shopping

It’s November, and Christmas is right around the corner. Luckily, I’m here to help you get your shopping done early, and there is no need to even leave your couch. 1. thisiswhyimbroke.com Every crazy, absurd, and hilarious product the web has to offer can be found at tiwib.com. Find thousands of novelty and gimmick items here. 2. uncrate.com Uncrate is the leading buyer’s guide for men. With over 9,000 items covered and more than 1....

December 20, 2022 · 2 min · 279 words · Jack Jones

100 Questions To Help You Write Publish And Sell Your Ebook

Boy, how times have changed. Now, if you have access to a computer you can write and publish an ebook and become a published author in a few short weeks. However, a lot of people have set the goal of writing an ebook and yet they can’t seem to get started. If you’re one of these people, it may very well be that all you need is to answer a series of important questions to help get your creative juices flowing....

December 20, 2022 · 1 min · 156 words · Mildred Burt

11 Big Money Strategies

Forbes.com, who know a thing or two on the subject, have a list of tried and true ways to make that kind of money. Although they aren’t step by step tutorials, they do offer some workable ideas. Government Subsidies Perhaps the most time-honored and surest way to make big money is the old fashioned way–skill, brains, luck, clairvoyance, hard work–and so much government support you can’t miss. Benefiting directly from direct government spending is obvious....

December 20, 2022 · 3 min · 491 words · Louis Johnson

11 End Of Tenancy Cleaning Tips To Ensure You Don T Lose Your Deposit

Ensure that any damage caused by you or incurred during your tenancy period is replaced. If this is left for your landlord to do and send you a bill, there are chances that the cost will be higher than you ever would expect. Give yourself enough time to do your end of tenancy cleaning before the deal time so as to ensure perfect cleaning and inspection of this property to your advantage....

December 20, 2022 · 6 min · 1099 words · Peter Queen

11 Frenemies You Don T Need In Your Life

This guide by Dumb Little Man can help you identify your frenemies so you can finally get them out of your life once and for all. A few frenemies to keep an eye out for include: Comeptitive Charlie: The guy who wants everything you have and constantly feels like he has to be better off than you are. Judge Jacky: Nothing is ever smart enough, kind enough, attractive enough, or otherwise worthy of her high standards -including you....

December 20, 2022 · 1 min · 150 words · Victor Samuels

11 Important Things Every Startup Blogger Needs To Remember

Start Writing With Your Mission In Mind Sure, you can begin publishing your thoughts online, like a private journal turned public, but most people aren’t going to want to read what about what you had for lunch, where you are going, or how crummy your day was. Instead, sit down and think about what your mission with your blog is and write from that place on every post. This will make it easier to decide when to scrap or publish a post....

December 20, 2022 · 5 min · 893 words · Christian Mcwaters

11 Incredible Ways You Should Try Now To Improve Your Body Language

How about people who just give off this air of confidence and masterfulness when they speak? Think Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson or President Obama. How about individuals who can charm the pants off people? (Do a few names pop into mind?) Well, one of the reasons these folks are so notable is because they have mastered the art of body language. Body language is the gestures, movements, and mannerisms by which people (and animals too) communicate to others....

December 20, 2022 · 4 min · 691 words · Mary Walden

11 Money Mistakes You Don T Realize You Re Making

Here are some other mistakes you’re making with your money. 1. You Buy Extended Warranties I’ve worked at a variety of retail stores, and they all require every employee to push the extended warranty. They do this because it’s a sale where you’re giving them money for a product they don’t have to stock. They gain free money, because the odds of you actually using that warranty are slim. If your product lasts six months, it’ll last two years, unless you break it in a way that’s not covered by the warranty anyway....

December 20, 2022 · 5 min · 1051 words · Dawn Pignataro