LPT canned soup or chili If, like me, you find that a can of soup or chili doesn’t have macros that are that great (high in saturated fat, low in fiber, etc), or more importantly, just doesn’t feel completely satisfying, mix in a can or two of your favorite canned veg; I like peas for chili, which adds sweetness, or pretty much anything. It nearly doubles the size of th…

LPT: if a loved one is taken in an ambulance, do not follow us to the hospital. Go there on your own time and own route. As a medic, whenever I was loading a patient in the ambulance, a family member would inevitably run up to me, keys in hand saying “I’ll follow you to the ER”. No. People in an emotional state following another vehicle will develop tunnel vision and forget all traffic laws. You will blow stop signs. You will follow me right through an intersectio…

LPT Salt Takes Away Pure Monk Fruit Extract Aftertaste Using it for tea, coffee, hot chocolate, cookies, etc, is fantastic but leaves an aftertaste, UNLESS, you add a little salt. It’s a game changer. The pre-mixed erythritol/monk mixes don’t have an aftertaste, but erythritol can cause heart attacks or strokes. It also gives some people GI issues. submitted by /u/DeadTomGC

LPT: Blow a hairdryer into your socks before putting them on Blowing a hairdryer into your socks for two seconds before putting them on warms them up nicely and will make your feet feel warmer instantly, which is nice in the cold season. submitted by /u/Zipdox

LPT for Indians: Prevent Your Footwear from Getting Stolen at Temples and Public Places If you’re visiting a temple or any place where you need to remove your slippers/shoes, don’t keep them together in one spot. Instead, place one slipper/shoe in one area and the other in a different location nearby. Why? Footwear theft is common at crowded places, and thieves usually look for pairs to steal and resell. By separating them, you mak…

LPT: Struggle to fall asleep? Reframe your bedtime experience as a first class flight to tomorrow. This will require a bit of your imagination, but this worked big time on me! A lot of people struggle to fall asleep because our minds won’t stop racing. But what if we could turn bedtime into a luxury experience rather than just another part of your routine? When you think about this: when you’re on a plane, most people (including me..) in econ…

LPT: KNOWLEDGE of the Challenge is the beginning of EMPOWERMENT Knowledge empowers you to be better informed, & better equipped to deal with the turbulent & uncertain times in your life. Times that you’ll face again & again throughout your life. Acknowledging the resistance within – the difficulty, uncertainty,… inherent in challenges – gives you the power to overcome, to transcend that which once used to c…

LPT: Some anti-anxiety meds can be claimed as allergy meds For my fellow Americans with anxiety: They’re older drugs, but Atarax and Vistaril (generic name hydroxyzine) are similar to Benadryl and are used for allergies as well as anxiety. That means a general practitioner can write you a prescription and code it as an anti-allergy med. In a pinch, daily over-the-counter Benadryl will also function as …

LPT: If you don’t like having simple decorative items but want to buy something on a trip as a souvenir, you can buy a practical item I realised after I went to Spain and bought a pair of nail clippers there. Now every time I clip my nails I look back on my trip to Spain and it’s such a nice feeling. submitted by /u/SaltyMargaritas

LPT: nose all raw and painful after blowing your nose from a cold? Get diaper rash cream and apply generously!! 🙂 Been using this since I was a child, still have the lil container too. It smells a little weird but leave it on overnight and your nose will feel SO much better, it’s the zinc! submitted by /u/Haxrlequin

LPT: Bought more heavy whipping cream than your recipe needs? Make butter in 15 minutes. Step 1: pour into stand mixer Step 2: whisk attachment on high speed Step 3: watch it thicken into whipped cream, then it will separate into butter and buttermilk. (Drop speed here so it doesn’t splash) Step 4: put buttermilk in fridge. Bake with it later. Step 5: squeeze any leftover liquid from butter. Step 6: rinse with ice water and squeeze …

LPT Want to be more productive Try the ‘two-minute rule’—if a task takes less than two minutes, do it NOW. You’ll feel more in control! ⏰✅ #ProductivityHacks #TimeManagement submitted by /u/BetweenFacts

LPT get started with packing a go bag with sentimental items you never wear or items destined for donation Packing a go bag is helpful for any circumstance. By using clothing you are still holding onto for sentimental value or hiding into your closet bound for donation, you can easily get started. The sentimental items are even better to use, because if you do end up needing this bag, you’ll also be saving special items of clothing. Don’t forget to a…

LPT: When showering, stick the curtains to the wall, by holding it close and make it wet. This way you avoid getting water outside of the designated area, also you avoid that dreaded feeling of a curtain that caresses your body in the most unpleasant way submitted by /u/TwiceTheHamster

LPT: Improve your sleep, diet and exercise. These are the most foundational habits which will improve all other aspects of your life. submitted by /u/Nayfonn

LPT Request – Affordable Greeting Cards I love sending cards. Birthdays, thank yous, out of the blue… I just love snail mail. I went through a phase of making my own cards but now with a newborn that is not in the cards (ugh, I hate myself) Buying greeting cards at the a store is crazy expensive these days. I almost bought a very plain Valentine’s card for my husband at $14!! There …

LPT Are you fed up of your ice cubes melting quickly in the glass of your favourite drink ? Try this : Half fill your glass with water , put it in the freezer until it is frozen solid. Pour in your favourite drink and the ice will keep your drink ice cold for the whole day or night. The ice will take many hours to melt ( up to 8 hours.) submitted by /u/DizzyDoctor982

LPT: Have your elderly parent with Alzheimer’s or dementia wear a hi-vis vest in public for 2 reasons Firstly, they will be more visible to traffic and also to you should they wander off. Secondly, and less obviously, people will realize there is something off about the person that otherwise appears normal. They will be more likely to be patient or forgiving if your parent has an outburst or gets touchy submitted by /u/PluckPubes …

LPT: Buy a box of blank cards. When any event comes around where you need a card, use one with a handwritten note. It is so utterly convenient, easy, and it saves time/money. You can get a set of cards that will last you for years for the price of 1 or 2 greeting cards from the store. Best of all, it shows a level of thoughtfulness that you just cannot express with a regular greeting card. You just have to come up with a few heartfelt lines. I don’t find it …

LPT: Struggling to remember tasks? Use the “2-Minute Note” method. If you often forget small but important tasks, take 2 minutes to write them down in a notes app or on paper before moving on. This quick habit helps clear your mind, reduces stress, and makes sure nothing slips through the cracks. submitted by /u/External_Start_5130