Preserve The Blooms

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Putting a small amount of Lemon Lime Soda (Sprite, 7UP) in a flower vase helps preserve the blooms for much longer.

The Boiled Egg Test

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To tell if a hard-boiled egg is fully cooked, just spin it. If the egg wobbles it’s raw. If it spins easily it’s fully cooked.

The 5-Minute Rule

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Make a deal with yourself to work on a dreaded task for at least 5 minutes & you’ll most likely end up doing it longer.

Naps 101

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Naps 101

10-20 min boosts energy and increases alertness.

30 min leaves you lethargic and groggy.

60 min improves recall of details like facts, faces, and names.

90 min improves creativity and helps emotional/procedural memory.

The 2 Minute Rule

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If you see something that needs doing and it can be completed within two minutes, do it immediately.

Save On Gas

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Save Money. Fill up your gas tank late at night or early in the morning. Gasoline expands and contracts by 1% for every 15 degrees the temperature changes. Colder temps mean more gas.