Hello friends! I've rounded up all of my favorite life hacks to share with you, because who doesn't want to make life easier? Here are my favorites:
1. Mitten clips for wearing boots - All you do is take some kids' mitten clips and attach them to the legs of your pants (under your heel) to keep your pants inside low-cut booties. Simple as that!
2. Panty liners to prevent sweat spots - I'm always super paranoid about sweat stains showing through my shirts, so I take the ultra-thin panty liners and stick them to the inside of my shirt under the arms. Works like a charm.
3. Flat ironing wrinkles - I hate ironing, specifically because it takes longer to drag out the ironing board and heat up the iron than it does to iron the clothes. I use quite a few ironing hacks (throwing clothes in the dryer with a damp washcloth, hanging the clothes in the bathroom to steam while I shower, having a mini steamer on hand), but my favorite is using my flat iron. I just plug it in when I'm getting ready and iron out any wrinkles. Easy peasy.
4. Dry shampoo at night - I always use dry shampoo at night before I throw my hair in a braid for bed. It gives the powder ample time to soak up oils as they're produced, so your hair is nice and fresh in the morning. And as an added bonus, the braid minimizes tangles and gives some texture for the next 'do.
5. Conditioner as shaving cream - Pretty self-explanatory, but using conditioner as shaving cream makes your skin super soft. It's also one less product to buy on your Target run.
6. Preset everything before bed - I always set out my outfit and whatever I need to get ready in the morning before bed. It's a no-brainer, but awesome when you're half-asleep in the morning. No thought required.
7. Coffee creamer in hot chocolate - I'm not a hot coffee drinker, but I love holiday drinks as much as the next girl. I add a splash of flavored creamer to hot chocolate when I make it at home (gingerbread hot chocolate changed my life), and most places are happy to add a pump of flavoring to any drink you order.
8. Jammies in the dryer - Tale as old as time, I love putting my pajamas in the dryer on cold nights. There's nothing better.
9. Breakfast on the go - I can't function without breakfast, but making it every day is a pain. So on Sundays, I'll make a frittata (a giant egg pancake with all your favorites packed inside), and I cut it into circles the size of an English muffin. Come morning, I pop the baby frittata in the microwave, the English muffin in the toaster, and boom. Breakfast sandwich.
10. Emergency purse kit - I'm the mom of my friend group, so I'm required to have any and everything needed for minor emergencies. I always have tissues, ibuprofen, Vaseline (for dry hands and lips, and doubles as temporary Neosporin), tampons, cough drops, etc. for anyone who needs them. I just keep them in a travel makeup bag and pop them in whatever bag I'm taking with me.
I wish you all the best,
Erin
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