-Even if you get along with your family, you will get along even better with them after moving out
-Generic is almost always just as good as name brand. But there are some things you never buy generic, Including: peanut butter, ketchup, liquid NyQuil, spaghetti sauce, and Chips-Ahoy chewy chocolate chip cookies
-Just imagine the person on the other end of the phone hates talking on the phone as much as you do. Even a receptionist.
-At least once in your life you will go to War-Mart to buy something under $20 like an ironing board or something and your debit card will get rejected. No one will judge. Everyone at some point in their lives has had $2.98 in their bank account.
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-Everyone else is too busy panicking about everyone else noticing every tiny thing that could possibly be wrong about them to notice any tiny thing that could possibly be wrong with you.
-You will screw up. A lot. You live and you learn, and when you start to think too hard about that embarrassing thing that happened and how you wish you could change it, just tell yourself that what's done is done. There's no changing it, so just forget it and move on. It's the only way to stay sane.
-Do the dishes before the sink grows its own ecosystem.
-You can't put Dawn dish soap in the dishwasher. No seriously. NEVER put Dawn in your dishwasher. If you do accidentally put Dawn in your dishwasher, and there are bubbles absolutely everywhere, run it empty and put hair conditioner where the detergent goes. That'll clean it out.1049Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡb3VQiNG7Ii
-If you are the only one in the aisle at the grocery store, and you need to get from one end to the other without even looking at anything in that aisle, then you should totally cart-surf down the aisle. Growing old is mandatory. Growing up is optional. Hold onto the little things. They make all the difference.
-Never try to make cake from scratch at 3am. You end up with a topographical map of Middle Earth.
-15% tip.
-(For new drivers) Hang a tennis ball from the ceiling of your garage over the spot where your car should stop when parking. Really useful to familiarize yourself with the length of a new vehicle, for you veterans out there, too.
-If you find yourself in need of help with something, anything, ask for it. Not everyone can do everything all on their own. Putting too much pressure on yourself to do things by yourself is half the reason tasks seem so difficult.
-Find a budgeting method that works for you, as unconventional as it may be. A popular method is the Envelope Method, which you can find information on with a simple google search. Regardless, find some sort of way that works for you to help you spend money wisely.
-The best way to get money for food is to tell your grandparents about how you basically live on microwaved mac and cheese. Their horror may result in twenty bucks and orders to go out and get yourself 'a real dinner.'
-Sometimes life sucks, and knowing that it might get better doesn't always make it suck any less, but you'll never get to the non-sucky days without enduring the suckiness.1049Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡVX4e5nsefG
-Always check the type of light bulb that goes in lamps. A 60w is not interchangeable with a 40w.
-Dollar store batteries work just as well as store brand.
-Eating marshmallows can help ease a sore throat. Plus they taste great!1049Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡcGLApzyq8S
-Reward yourself from time to time when you do things that you needed to get done. It's a good way to remind yourself to do them. Going out to pay a bill? Get Starbucks or something you don't get often. Rewards don't have to be huge, they can be small things like that.
-Rice, pasta, flour, sugar, cheese, eggs, milk, a pack of chicken, a pack of frozen veggies, and a well stocked spice cabinet go a long way food-wise. Splurge and get the biggest container of rice you can. You don't have to go back and but it again anytime soon and it makes a TON of meals in the meantime.
-Rice can be cooked on the stove. You don't need a fancy rice cooker. Two parts water to every one part rice. (Two cups water=1 cups rice) Get your water boiling, add rice, put a plate or lid on it, put it on low for 20 minutes. It should be done.
-Everyone has acne problems. EVERYONE. You will be no different. Facial cleaners will save your life.
-Keep a calendar on your pc of bill due dates. If your bills are set up at inconvenient times, like all of the services started on the first or something, then call up the company and find out if you can get your billing date switched to something more manageable. A lot of places do try to work with you.
-There is no shame in calling and company and asking for an extension on a bill. Let them know what you can pay, pay that amount, and they arrange when the rest of the payment is required. This can stop you from having services shut off man. It shows responsibility on your part.
-Take time to eat, even when you don't feel like eating. Your body needs energy to live.
-Wash or rinse your dishes before putting them in the dishwasher. It prevents gross caked on junk.
-Keep current on the maintenance on your vehicle! Well taken care of cars and trucks often last longer and don't have problems further down the road. They are worth investing small amounts of money into along the way to keep running properly.
"The Works" is an excellent cheap toilet cleaner.
-Exercise when you're feeling down. Moving around can also help to keep your mind off of any troubles you may be thinking about.
-MAGIC. ERASERS. THEY WORK ON EVERYTHING JUST DON'T SCRUB HARD. Also, generic works just as well.
-Keep some bleach around but if you use it for cleaning? Dilute it. There's rarely ever a case where you need to pour straight bleach on anything. A cap full or two in a bucket of water works just fine.
-DO NOT MIX CHEMICALS. Chemical reactions can be very dangerous.
-If you drink? Don't take meds at the same time, it's just not good.
-Make sure you check the dosages on your pill bottles. No one wants to accidentally overdose on cough syrup or ibuprofen.
-If you have a uterus make sure you have a heating pad and ibuprofen on hand for the pain. Hot baths also generally help and Ginger Tea is excellent for any nausea.
-Buy a first aid kit. It's worth it in the long run.
-You can often do your taxes online at places like TurboTax.
-Become familiar with basic sexual education and hygiene! Ladies, know what a yeast infection is, and how to treat it.
-Petroleum jelly (aka Vaseline) is good for chapped lips and you can get a decent sized tube or tub of it for cheaper/same price as Chapstick.
-Keep triple antibiotic ointment in your house for cuts and scrapes and sores.
-Over the counter medications (stuff you can buy right off the shelf without a prescription needed) have a name brand and a generic name. ALWAYS buy generic if it's available it is literally the same thing and way cheaper usually.
-A general multivitamin isn't a bad idea and if you don't get a lot of fruits or milk/sunshine in your diet you might want to get vitamin C and D specifically for daily use.
-If you live off ramen, add stuff to it! Add veggies you like, don't use the whole flavor packet to cut down on sodium and msg or don't use it at all and add your own spices.
-If you're making something with potatoes in it, (beans, stew) potatoes are done when you can easily stab a fork through them.
-You can microwave a hotdog as long as you put it in a microwave safe container of water. Microwaves work by making water molecules vibrate. Also, when reheating rice leftovers, add a small amount of water, like maybe a spoonful, so it doesn't get hard and crunchy.1049Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQEtlRgRXfN
-Buy a few cans of chicken, wholesale club stores like sam's, costco, or bf's tend to carry multipacks for a good price. They're incredibly useful for when you forget to defrost meat.
-Buy meat on sale and put it in the freezer. Buy vegetables on sale, and put them in the freezer. Frozen veggies are often as flavorful and good as fresh ones, keep longer, and often come in microwaveable bags or with microwave directions.
-Soak ink stains in water as soon as possible, with a bit of detergent or stain remover. Scrub at them. Use COLD water, heat binds proteins to fabric. To be honest, there's no need to change the washer from cold-cold setting unless the thing you're washing says to wash in warm water.
-Acetone, found in most nail polish removers, dissolves super glue.
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