LPT what to do with leftover wrapping paper When you have stray pieces of wrapping paper, roll them up and store them on the inside of the tube 🙂 Happy festive season! submitted by /u/Xephhpex

LPT: If you use a daily language app like Duolingo try switching it up to a different language from time to time; you might be surprised that you absorb it more readily than the one you originally chose submitted by /u/pandorascannabox

LPT: Use your phone’s “Do Not Disturb” for productivity, not just when you sleep. Set “Do Not Disturb” during work or study hours to block out distractions. You’ll be amazed how much more focused you are when the pings are silent. submitted by /u/WellsLucy

LPT: If you’re working on something and feel stuck, switch your environment—even if it’s just moving to a different room. A change in scenery can reset your brain and spark creativity. Sometimes all it takes is a small shift to get back into the flow. submitted by /u/OliviaGrayson27

LPT: Most things have a warranty you probably never use. When folks think of warranties, they tend to think of large purchases: cars, computers, etc. Nearly everything you buy has a warranty you can register for, though, that is often seamless to redeem – even all those Amazon brands! I found myself often replacing things that broke or stopped working rather than simply checking in on their warranty….

LPT: Put the sugar (and cream) in your cup *before* you pour in the hot coffee/tea. It will dissolve and mix itself as you pour, and you won’t have to stir it afterwards submitted by /u/corgis_are_awesome

LPT: You can buy reusable “ice sticks” of different sizes which will enable you to cool down beverages (even beer and wine) without diluting them. I’ve been using them for years now, and absolutely love them. They fit perfectly in my Contigo thermoses. submitted by /u/corgis_are_awesome

LPT if you’re traveling to a country you’ve already traveled before, check what dates you went when going back Last time I went to the US they asked me in customs when was the last time I visited and I barely remembered. So it’s good to check on those details before going back submitted by /u/1-800-We-Gotz-Ass

LPT: After you do a load of laundry in your washer, leave the washer door open. I work in a hotel and the amount of people that leave our washer doors closed while wet is shocking. This causes mold to gather around the rubber seals of your washer. submitted by /u/VernalPathYT

LPT: If you moved, be sure to update your E911 Location in your phone as well. I moved over a year ago, and just today I was looking at my data usage and remembered I never updated my E911 location, it still had my old address listed. To change this setting for iPhone’s, it’s located under Settings – > Cellular -> Wi-Fi Calling submitted by /u/Auxilae

LPT: Socks over your shoes to stop slipping in ice and snow If you get caught slipping down your driveway, foot bridge, or whatever else, take the socks off your feet and put them over your shoes instead. Even if it’s just the toes. Might make for some gross socks, but it beats falling and getting hurt! Especially if you don’t have crampons handy submitted by /u/SnowDrifter_

LPT Create a bag for regifts A friend told me this recently. Her and her mother (who she lives with) keep a box/bag in their house where they put unwanted gifts. Instead of opening the packing on present they don’t want and trying to use it out of guilt, they add it to the box. Whenever they have a gift emergency, they use the box. She even said they’ve found gifts that are…

LPT: eat the hot dog when you’re arriving at Costco, not when you’re leaving First time ever I didn’t wind up with a lot of junk food and convenience food in my cart. (Sorry if I’m the only one who wasn’t already doing this) submitted by /u/anto77

LPT: How to choose delicious, inexpensive tequila Look for 100% agave on the label. Many ‘tequilas’ are only 51% agave blended with sugar cane alcohol, and those don’t taste as good. I can buy the cheapest 100% agave tequila for less than a bottle of Jose Cuervo, and it’s so much more delicious. submitted by /u/lilaclilacs

LPT Measure your feet and hands. My feet are a foot long (handy!) this makes it very easy to quickly measure an area by walking toe to toe. Likewise, knowing the size of your hand, or the distance between thumb and finger at full stretch allows you to quickly measure things with a greater degree of accuracy than eyeballing it. Please note, some body parts are not suitable for …

LPT: Cold weather kills car batteries. Here are some tips for jump starting your vehicle this holiday season. As the weather grows colder, you may try to start your vehicle to find the battery low or dead. You should always be prepared with a jump pack or roadside assistance but here are some tips that might help you out of a tough situation. Jumpstarting with another vehicle and cables. Every vehicle is different, therefore, read your vehicles manual …

LPT: Finding MAC Address for Smart Device Basic Guide to Finding MAC Address for Smart Device that doesn’t tell you If you live at a university or other large apartment complex with tech security, you may need your MAC address to get a device connected to your internet. You can find this in two places: Sticker on the front In the settings for the device On the website By calling t…

Most of the hotel minibars cool slowly, especially in enclosed cabinets. To improve efficiency, leave the cabinet door open. I tried this last time i was in a hotel and drinks were cooling down twice as fast. submitted by /u/theazerione

LPT: Keep a ‘Life Wins’ list to boost your mood and confidence when you’re feeling down Anytime something good happens—big or small—write it down in a dedicated note on your phone or a journal. Got a promotion? Made someone laugh? Finished a tough workout? Write it down! When you’re feeling low, revisit the list to remind yourself of your accomplishments and the moments that made you smile. It’s like having a personalized pep talk …

LPT Having trouble taking care of old emails? Put them in a folder and MARK AS UNREAD. The reason you put them in a separate folder is to separate the old emails from your current emails. You make a solid decision to take care of ALL your Inbox emails. Move them, delete them, whatever you need to do. Now when it comes to the horror pile of emails that is overflowing your inbox, do this: Create a folder for each month worth of old…