to check it while falling asleep.
Get the right amount of sleep according to the human sleep cycle and the time you need to wake up. Sleepyti.me will give you the perfect time to go to bed according to your wakeup time.
Sleep in total darkness. Melatonin, the sleep hormone, is produced in the dark, meaning a better, deeper sleep.
Read before you go to bed. This makes your eyes tired and tricks your brain into thinking you’re tired, making it easier to fall asleep.
Choose a blanket that keeps you warm. The best sleep temperature is between 62°F and 70°F.
Plan something fun and exciting to do in the morning so you’ll have no problem getting up to do it.
Stretch before you go to bed. This will relax your muscles and make it easier to find a position to sleep in, giving you a better night’s sleep.
Sick of static cling on your clothes? Put a small safety pin over the seam; this will drastically reduce the problem.
Someone drop a beer or wine glass? Get rid of the bigger pieces and then put bread on the rest of it. The bread will pick up even the smallest of shards.
Holding a banana peel over a bruise for 10 to 30 minutes will almost completely remove the bruise’s color.
It may sound crazy, but white wine will actually take out a red wine stain.
Mom not around to give you a big hug? On TheNicestPlaceOnTheInter.net you can get free virtual hugs and positive messages from strangers. It’s no mom hug but it’s guaranteed to light up your day!
Migraine relief: Soak one or both of your hands in ice water for as long as you can. While they’re in the water, make fists and open and close them repeatedly.
If you don’t own an ironing board, throw your wrinkled clothes in the dryer with a wet sock for 30 minutes.
Fold your T-shirts and stack them vertically so you can see all of them, saving time and space.
Nail polish remover can easily remove any scuffs or stains from your shoes, making them look almost brand new!
The Temporary Mom Checklist
Your favorite comfort blanket
Iron
Ironing board
Dryer sheets
Detergent
Cleaning supplies
Your mom’s secret recipes
Cooking supplies
Fruits and vegetables
A friend close by who’s always on call for a hug
Cans of chicken noodle soup (in case you get sick)
Your childhood teddy bear
A really loud alarm clock
Bottle of multivitamins
Hand sanitizer
Sunscreen
CHAPTER 5
Homework Hacks
Short a few words on an essay? You can actually add words to the end of paragraphs and turn their font to white. Your professor won’t be able to see them and it will add to your word count!
Need to read a book faster? Place a piece of your favorite candy on each paragraph. When you reach each paragraph you get to eat that piece.
Avoid using the word “very” because it’s lazy. Someone isn’t very tired, she is exhausted. Something is very bad, it’s atrocious. Someone isn’t very afraid, he’s terrified.
Stumped on a question or math problem? Lie down. Your thought process is much faster when you’re lying down, which is why you always lie down at psychiatrist’s appointments.
The easiest way to finish a paper in no time is to pick a subject that infuriates you. You’ll easily be able to rant about it and the pages will fly by.
Need a quick and simpler definition of a word? Use an online thesaurus. They usually have close to one-word definitions.
Want to write essays and bibliographies like a pro? Get the information from Wikipedia and cite the sources listed at the bottom.
Taking notes with different colored pens kickstarts your visual memory when trying to remember them at another point in time.
Writing something out is the memory equivalent of reading it seven times. Keep that in mind when you’re getting ready to study.
Didn’t finish your paper? Copy and paste a bunch of random symbols in a Word document and hand it in. Your teacher will think the file was damaged, buying you more time to finish.
Paper due? Low on black ink? Change the font color to dark tan. It looks