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Run bacon under water before cooking it to prevent it from shriveling.

Putting your phone on airplane mode while it charges will speed up the process.

Grocery shopping on a full stomach can help prevent unnecessary food purchases.

Having a 4th of July barbeque? Cut down on dishwashing and serve condimentsin a muffin tin.

Week of June 30th

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Happy Video Games Day – don’t let anyone make you feel guilty about gamingwith your friends.

Traveling far this summer? Exercising the day before a flight will reduce jetlag.

If you’re out of AA batteries, you can use AAA and fill the extra space with tin foil.

Save up to 25 percent on your summer amusement park tickets by purchasingthem beforehand at a grocery or discount bulk store.

Packing for summer vacation? Roll up your clothes to prevent wrinkles and makemore space in your suitcase.

Week of July 7th

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Use the sticky side of a post-it note to clean in between the keys on your keyboard.

Sick of seeing banner ads in games and other apps? Block them by putting yourphone in airplane mode and play ad-free.

Traveling overseas? Research the local tipping etiquette before you go. In manycultures, tipping wait staff is actually inappropriate.

Unpublished Policy Alert: If you buy something on Amazon and the price dropswithin a week, you can get a refund.

Munch on an apple to start off your day; they are proven to be more effective at wakingyou up than coffee.

Week of July 14th

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Set your coffee mug next to your computer to keep it warmer longer.

For an easy breakfast, make scrambled eggs in the microwave with a coffee mug.They’ll be done in under two minutes.

The three-button suit rule: Top button — sometimes, middle button — always,bottom button — never.

Today is Hammock Day. Find two trees, kick up your feet and crack open a cold one.

Can you squeeze in a mid-day nap? A NASA study says the perfect nap shouldlast 26 minutes.

Week of July 21st

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Make a bulleted list of all the tasks you’ve accomplished this week and the onesthat still need to get done. Seeing your progress will motivate you to keep going.

You can find the Wi-Fi password at most businesses by checking the commentson Foursquare.

Use a brush to apply shaving cream to ensure total coverage and fewer cuts.

Think duct tape can fix everything? Gaffer’s tape is stickier, has stretch to it anddoesn’t leave a residue when you take it off.

Week of July 28th

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Don’t let a heatwave burn you out this July – these tips from Crucial.comwill help you keep your cool, saving time for fun in the sun.

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