LPT: if you have prescription glasses, always keep a pair of contact lenses (or your old glasses) in your car, bag, luggage, office, whatever. You never know when you can break your glasses, lose them or such. submitted by /u/andrea_ci

LPT: You can fix a dry mouth by gently biting down on the tip of your tongue Ever had that cotton mouth, for example due to being nervous when public speaking, in a job interview or on a date? No drink at hand? Then simply gently (!) bite the tip of your tongue using your front teeth. It should not hurt! This will make you salivate and quickly fix your dry mouth. It may take a few seconds to kick in, but it should work. …

LPT: Keep your pets vaccination records near or with emergency supplies, and take them with you in the event of an evacuation. They could be the difference between being able to transport and/or shelter your pets safely Especially if you live in an area at high risk for disasters for which you can prepare, such as hurricanes, forest fires, and floods, having dedicated emergency and evacuation supplies is critical. Many people do not plan for their pets in these situations, and having their basic supplies included is important, but so is having their essential …

LPT: Don’t boil eggs. Steam them. I learned this trick in a food science book a few years back. If you’re in the mood for boiled eggs, steaming them produces a perfectly consistent result and makes them much easier to peel. Bring water to boil under a steamer basket. Once it’s fully boiling, put your (large-sized) eggs in the basket and put the lid on. Maintain a rolling boil fo…

LPT: Don’t be afraid to leave a situation that no longer serves you, even if it’s expected of you I stayed in a high-pressure job for years, thinking that quitting would disappoint my family and friends. I eventually realized that my health and happiness mattered more than fulfilling other people’s expectations. Leaving that job was one of the hardest things I’ve ever done, but it opened the door to opportunities I never thought possible. Th…

LPT: Don’t trust the “lowest price first” filter when shopping online I used to sort items by price when shopping online, always looking for the cheapest deal. But I realized that sometimes the lowest price means lower quality or hidden fees. Now, I check reviews, compare products for their actual value, and sometimes spend a little more for better quality. It’s saved me money in the long run and avoided frustrati…

LPT: whenever you feel like you can’t live without something, or you’re constantly yearning for it, abstain from it for a while. while you are taking a break, don’t beat yourself up. give yourself grace and forgiveness. submitted by /u/FullPaper1510

LPT: Get your parking validated for hidden discounts or rewards When parking at malls, events, or hotels, I started asking about validation options, even if it wasn’t obvious. Some places offer discounted or free parking if you make a purchase or attend an event. It’s a simple thing I often overlooked, but it’s saved me money over time. submitted by /u/RileyCruz73

LPT: Use Penske or any relevant moving company for a price match to U-Haul. So, YMMV, but I was staring down the barrel of a $700 price tag for a 15-foot U-Haul truck (650 mile, one way journey). I ran every scenario from doing a round trip, using a trailer and doing round trip, grabbing a rental pick up + trailer to drop off one way, everything. In a last ditch effort I looked up Penske rentals. For the same distance …

LPT: if your car or bike isn’t starting, check your battery terminals first! Battery terminals carry a lot of current when you use the starter. If they are loose or corroded they may seem to work- lights come on etc- but they won’t have enough connection to start your car, and they will rob the battery of charging current and increase the load on your alternator. In my experience they are the problem 50% of the time, and…

LPT – Save instant ramen seasoning packets to saute / stir fry veggies instead of salt Don’t just buy one kind of instant ramen. Try a variety. Go to an Asian grocer if you have one nearby You don’t need to use all seasonings in the packet for the ramen itself Use what you saved to stir fry / saute veggies with cooking oil (peanut oil if you feel authentic. Canola if you are on a budget. But any cooking oil is fine). No need to a…

LPT: for walking on ice & snow, sheet metal screws = amazing cleats! Got this from r/trailrunning; they call it a ‘screw shoe’. Instead of buying fancy strap-on cleats, for 5 bucks grab a box of #8 hex-head 1/2″ stainless sheet metal screws and drive a few right into the treads of any athletic / hiking shoe or boot. It might sound a little crazy but i tried it today on boots b4 a walk in the snow & ice and they w…

LPT When creating a new password When creating a new password, use a memorable sentence or phrase, and replace certain letters with numbers or symbols. It’s much easier to remember and harder for hackers to guess. Example: “I love coffee every morning!” becomes “1L0v3C0ff33!Morning!” submitted by /u/lolliipopxxmoonlit

LPT: Invest in quality clothes that last I used to buy cheap clothes all the time, thinking I was saving money. But over time, I realized that those clothes often wore out quickly, and I ended up spending more in the long run. Now, I focus on buying fewer but higher-quality items. They not only last longer, but they also look better, and I feel more confident wearing them. It’s a bit o…

LPT: Meal prep doesn’t have to be a full-on kitchen marathon I used to think meal prepping meant spending hours in the kitchen, chopping veggies and cooking entire meals for the week. But then I started prepping just one or two components—like cooking a large batch of rice or grilling some chicken—then I could easily assemble meals throughout the week. This not only saved me time but made it easier to sti…

LPT: Embrace the power of saying no in social situations In my early 20s, I used to say yes to every social invitation, even when I didn’t want to go. I didn’t want to let anyone down or miss out. But over time, I learned that saying no is a form of self-respect. Now, I prioritize my time and energy, and I don’t feel guilty about turning down invitations when I need rest or want to focus on other thin…

LPT: negotiate your credit card’s annual fee I thought annual fees on credit cards were non-negotiable—until I tried calling my credit card company and politely asked for a waiver or reduction. To my surprise, they offered me a retention deal, and I saved $100. Companies don’t want to lose customers, so it’s always worth asking if they can lower or waive fees. It only takes a quick call an…

LPT: Improve your Spotify Shuffle Do you feel like your spotify shuffle is playing the same songs over and over again no matter how many songs are actually in a playlist? Like you can have over 500 songs in a single list, but you keep hearing the same 100 or so songs everytime you shuffle? Well, there’s a reason for that… Open your Spotify app, go to settings -> playback and f…

LPT: Take one day per month to take time to think about your friends Our ability to nurture our human connections is eroding. We are so overwhelmed by the complexity of the highly bureaucratized and technical life we humans have created for ourselves that we don’t take time for our friends anymore and have instead switched our attention to broadcasting an image of success via our social media channels, lest we si…

LPT: Easily search various websites via your browser address bar using shortcuts. I have Chrome set up so I can click in the address bar and search various websites directly without having to go to the site and click on their searchbar. For example: I can type in “imdb”, hit space, and then type an actor’s name or movie/tv show and it will bring me to the search results on IMDB. I can type in “r”, hit space, and then type a s…