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The fantasy world of social media can take a toll on body image, and here are some ways to stop the cycle. Identify the posts that make you feel bad and stop following them. Pick one day a week to take a break from devices and social media in order to reset yourself, and turn off notifications and set daily limits on the time you’ll spend on social media. Source Link

Full-time caregivers need to take care of themselves to give the best to their loved one. Besides getting enough rest, exercise and healthy eating, refresh your mind with yoga, meditation or deep breathing. Be adaptable and positive, deal with what you can control and set realistic goals. And share your feelings by talking about your stress to help relieve it. Source Link

The journey to a clutter-free home can start with one spot at a time. Pick a place, like a bathroom vanity, kitchen counter or dining room table and commit to keeping it tidy and clear. This can calm your brain and train you to put things where they belong right away rather than dropping it in your clutter-free zone. Source Link

The office binder clip is a multi-purpose tool in the kitchen. Use one to seal a potato chip bag or hold parchment paper to a sheet pan when you bake. A binder clip can tame a tangle of power cords on a kitchen counter, hang bags of veggies from a freezer wire shelf or serve as guard rails to keep horizontal bottles from rolling around in the fridge. Source Link

They may not top the list of your favorite foods but some of these are tops for heart health. Broccoli, brussels sprouts, asparagus and cabbage contain potassium, onions and garlic have antioxidants and beets are a natural source of nitrous oxide, and all can decrease blood pressure. Beans, nuts and seeds and fatty fish are also superfoods for your heart. Source Link

It’s like Airbnb but for a stay at a National Park and more. Recreation.gov lets you make reservations for campsites and lodges that are managed by over a dozen federal agencies. The website and smartphone app lets you search across the country and nearby. You can also reserve tickets for events and programs. Source Link

If you’re like most people and indulge that sweet tooth every now and then, there’s a right way to eat sugary foods. Minimize the time sugar is in your mouth by eating sweet treats with meals and not as a stand-alone snack. Rinse with water after eating sugary foods but don’t brush for 30 minutes because brushing right away could damage your teeth. Source Link

There’s an easy-to-use tool that lets you remove items with personal information from Google searches. Start with your name and then right-click on the three dots next to each item for an option to report the listing. Google will often remove the result from a public search if it includes your name, home address or phone number. Source Link

A few basic steps can help you become a better listener. Try listening to learn rather than just being polite and ask more questions. Aim to listen twice as much as you talk and use active listening to repeat back what you heard. And always wait until someone is done talking before you respond. Source Link 

You don’t have to become an online seller to turn your old tech into new money. Trade-ins are a popular option, from store kiosks that take used smartphones to retailers like Best Buy and Office Depot that will swap your old gear for a gift card. And Amazon’s trade-in plan lets you ship used items to them free for evaluation. Source Link

You might enjoy a weekend free of housework by spending just 20 minutes each weekday on chores. Identify a dozen tasks and create a schedule to do a few each day, like dusting, vacuuming, mopping, cleaning the bathroom and doing small loads of laundry. And spend a few minutes daily doing a quick wipe down of counters and tables, washing dishes and putting things away. Source Link

That date stamped on a food package could mean a number of things. “Sell By” is when a store stops selling it, but you can keep using it for a few days or up to a week later. “Best By” refers to quality of taste, and long-term storage with a “Use or Freeze By” date might give you several months to keep it frozen until use. Source Link

How can changing one word make that self-critical voice in your head become a cheerleader? Swap the word “I” for “you”. Making your mental narrative sound like a friend’s advice can produce more positive self-talk and strengthen your resolve to get things done. Source Link

You can rent out your house, your car, your pool and even your backyard as a play space for the four-legged set. Sniffspot.com offers homeowner’s yards as private dog parks and you pay by the hour. The site lists a variety of settings, from fenced yards to dog water parks, agility parks, hiking trails and homes with beach fronts and swimming pools for dogs. Source Link

There are two things you can use to unclog a bathroom sink drain and one you probably shouldn’t use. Boiling water can work, but avoid this with porcelain sinks or plastic plumbing. A plastic drain zip tie can remove a clog that’s built up around the plunger rod, but avoid using chemical cleaners in a clogged drain because they’re often ineffective and can damage pipes. Source Link

When baby proofing a home, don’t forget all those doors. Use a handle lever lock or door knob safety cover, or add a child safety door lock that’s installed high and out of their reach. Besides the obvious places like a bathroom, remember to baby proof any door that leads to a room with low window ledges that could pose a fall hazard. Source Link

The same personal care tool that gives you smoother skin can tackle a pet lover’s nightmare in the car. Rubbing a pumice stone along car seats and carpeting will remove pet hair quickly. And don’t worry about needing to clean the stone because it rolls hair into a ball that can be picked up easily. Source Link

With prices what they are today, you can save money simply by not overspending on these items. Try private-label brand pantry staples or cleaning supplies, generic brands of makeup or cookware that’s sturdy but without the name-brand price tag. And see if using a TV antenna can get you the local stations that cost plenty in a cable bundle. Source Link