LPT buy a roll of construction paper and spool of twine from your local home improvement store for a cheap alternative to wrapping paper that will last for years. Great for kids to color/paint on for additional decoration. submitted by /u/TheRapistsFor800

LPT: RTFM. (read the f*in manual) Lots of people can figure out the basics of how to operate or use some new item, but there are often safety issues, hidden features, maintenance or troubleshooting gems in there that can save you a lot of time, headaches, and cost in the future. submitted by /u/VeryLastBison

LPT: When you think of contacting an ex you broke up with, remember you wouldn’t have been okay with breaking up in the first place if you were happy with them Even if they were an angel, permanently removing them from your life wouldn’t have occurred to you if you were happy. This perspective helped me a lot Edit: Like many of you guys mentioned this post is for until you have some clarity. You may not be comfortable with the idea of spending your life with them when it’s still fresh, but you won’t be…

LPT Use Discord to get around YouTube’s ads. With YouTube constantly playing Whack-a-Mole with adblockers, you might come across some time when you keep getting ads. If you’ve got a Discord account, it’s incredibly easy to set a private channel and then copy/paste the video url into your channel. Watching the video in the Discord thread will give you an ad-free experience with just a coupl…

LPT – If you are changing jobs due to a pay equity issue, be considerate how to respond to a request of your present/past pay structure. You may inadvertently carry forward your pay inequity issue. Candidates are often asked “what is your current salary?” If you’re looking for a new job because you feel underpaid in your current role, it would be a disadvantage to you to answer that question directly. The new company may match that number, or slightly bump it, which may still leave you feeling undervalued. Instead, do your research and be …

LPT Request: Glasses! I’m getting my first pair, so, what do I need to know to keep them in good shape/make my life easier/look cool? The lenses are different prescriptions if that matters. (-1 on the left eye, right is normal so I’m assuming it’s a 0) Also, I’m going frame shopping today, so I have 2+ weeks until I actually get my glasses. submitted by /u/vintage_baby_bat

LPT: Enable Line Lock on your mobile phone line to protect your number and service from unauthorized transfers/porting A phone line lock is a feature that protects a phone number and service from being ported out or having a SIM card charged without authorization. It works similar to a credit freeze where you can lock your line(s) via your mobile carrier’s website, and unlock it anytime you need to (such as when switching providers). While the line is locked, no…

LPT – If today is your last work day before a long vacation, write yourself an email with specific instructions on what to do first on your return I can’t be the only one who shows up to work after a long break and just forgets absolutely everything they were working on? submitted by /u/Highfours

Personal growth hacks that actually work? Hi there! I’m looking for practical ways to improve my approach to personal and professional growth. Do you have any tips or tricks that have worked for you? For example, tools, planning methods, or approaches that had a significant impact on your life? LPT submitted by /u/NHOMMART

LPT: Get the most out of your Christmas gift prepaid Visa cards If you want to purchase something on Amazon or another online store with your prepaid visa card you are limited in purchasing things below the amount or equal to the amount on the card. Most online stores won’t allow you to use combined payment methods like you can in a brick in mortar store. Here’s the trick. You can buy digital gift cards wit…

LPT – Mute the ad breaks! Tiz the season to get adverts! But instead of being forced to watch loud obnoxious targeted ads – try muting the volume! This is so much more effective than you might think. Sound is such a pivotal part of any video and taking this away actually gives you a break instead of them stealing your time. Try this out for yourself and you’ll actually f…

LPT: If your phone is broken or stolen, check with your credit union, bank, or credit card company for coverage! Many people don’t realize that their financial institution may offer benefits like mobile phone protection. For example, my credit union provides up to $850 in replacement coverage for broken or stolen phones. Some credit cards also include extended warranties or purchase protection as part of their perks. Take a few minutes to look into the ben…

LPT – if you’re going somewhere and you’ll be taking your coat off, keep your keys, wallet, etc. with you so you won’t be screwed if your coat goes missing (like from a party where all the coats are piled in a room). submitted by /u/Sontes2

LPT If you’re unsure of a gift to buy for someone, purchase a gift card for a small business near their home. Some places can do it over the phone and provide a printable/digital gift card. Supports small businesses as opposed to mega corporations and is a useful gift. submitted by /u/bentobean8

LPT: Not sure if you already did something? Just do it again. If you’ve already done it, you’ll feel déjà vu. For example, open a pill bottle and mimic putting the pill in your mouth. If you’ve already taken it, the action will feel oddly familiar. submitted by /u/slewistsnail

LPT – clearing ice buildup on hideaway windshield wipers. Many new cars have “hideaway” windshield wipers that tuck under the hood when not in use. Because of this, they cannot be lifted away from the windshield to remove ice buildup on cold winter mornings. To avoid this: when you park your car, right after you shut off the car, hold the wiper stalk in the “mist” position for a few seconds. The wipers…

LPT: Always enter your PIN with three fingers entended. Simple change, makes it very difficult for someone to watch over your shoulder. submitted by /u/draathkar

LPT kitchen aid eddition If you lift up your kitchen aid head, there is a screw that adjusts the height of the mixer blade holder so that you can lift it up or down depending on what you are doing! Just found this out. Solved something that annoyed me for years. submitted by /u/Tosh1000

LPT: set up your voicemail! Especially if you’ve been applying for jobs recently, but include the instruction to also text you if they want to reach you more quickly. submitted by /u/vanchica

LPT (U.S. only): If you have accident insurance through Voya, Aflac, etc. check your policy docs to see if you get an annual wellness benefit. It’s easy $ 🚨 File a claim before the year ends! It’s easy! 🚨 All I had to do is enter the date and provider for a wellness visit for each family member (such as vaccination, vitals check, blood test, dental cleaning) and I get a small but nice payout. No documentation needed, just patience to wait for the payout. It can take weeks. submitted by /u/S…