Ask Yourself How You Want to Make People Feel

A lot of us interact with others on the basis of “what do I hope to get out of this experience?” At work, we go into meetings hoping we’ll be able to say something intelligent (or, in some cases, sit quietly until the meeting is over); at home, we gather with our families at dinner in the hopes that we can convince…

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Author: Nicole Dieker

Add Handfuls of Herbs to Your Salad

When it comes to making a salad taste good, a lot of people lean very heavily on the dressing and, to a slightly lesser extent, cheese. I love dressing and cheese, but too much of either can weigh a salad down, and rob it of its freshness. To boost the flavor while keeping your salad salad-y, add large handfuls of…

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Author: Claire Lower on Skillet, shared by Claire Lower to Lifehacker

Calculate How Many Days You Have Been a Parent

Have you ever wondered exactly how many days you’ve been a parent? No? Well, me neither. That is, until I saw this post on Facebook by Adore Them Parenting. I couldn’t help myself and now you won’t be able to; responses in the comments of the post ranged from a precious 70 days to an impressive 17,450.

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Author: Meghan Moravcik Walbert on Offspring, shared by Meghan Moravcik Walbert to Lifehacker