October 26, 2020

 You can get a handle on home clutter by answering two questions. First, categorize items as useful or decorative. For useful items, ask yourself if you’ve used it in the past year. For decorative pieces, ask yourself if you “love” it. If the answer to the question is “no” it’s time to sell, recycle, give away or donate the item. Source Link 

Who knew we were using these things the wrong way? A round food container heats leftovers more evenly than a rectangular one and load that blender starting with the liquid and layer from smallest to largest items so the blades run smoothly. And the middle of the dishwasher is best for plates with potatoes or tomatoes but the bottom rack gives more soaking time to remove a protein-based mess like eggs. Source Link 

A half-hour escape outdoors could be a breath of fresh air for your workday. Researchers who surveyed employees found just 29 minutes spent outdoors resulted in a 45% increase in productivity. And 63% of surveyed employees said they feel much better “in themselves” after getting some fresh air. Source Link