Lifehacks For The Ladies
This one is for all you ladies out there who need life to be just a little bit easier. We all know that it isn't easy or cheap to be a woman. Women's products cost more than men's products on average thanks to the pink tax, women are constantly criticized for working too much or working too little, and there is no shaming quite like mom shaming. We could all use a break.
That's where these hacks come in. They're not going to overthrow the patriarchy, but they might just help you get through your day.
Organized Purses
If you're the kind of person who owns a lot of purses, you might find it hard to find a place to store them all.
You can use a shower rod and some S hooks to create a makeshift purse rack.
No More Loose Dirt
Indoor plants are super trendy right now, but they can get messy.
If you have trouble with dirt leaking out of the bottom of your planter every time you water your plants, try sticking a coffee filter in the bottom of your pot.
How To Open A Key Ring Without Ruining Your Nails
There has to be a better method for keeping your keys together than these keyrings, right?
Come on, we're supposed to be in the future. If you're still using these keyrings, you can open them with a staple remover.
DIY Dry Shampoo
Cornstarch makes a fantastic dry shampoo. Add a few drops of your favorite essential oil to it for a fresh scent.
If you want a darker colored dry shampoo, add some cocoa powder to the mix.
Non-Slip Shoes
Are you always sliding around in your shoes? Place a couple of pantyliners in the soles of your shoes to absorb sweat and prevent slippage.
This trick is a lifesaver.
Try A Post-It Instead
If you don't have a pantyliner on you and your shoes are getting slippy, a Post-It note will work in a pinch.
They stick to the sole of your shoe so they don't slide around.
Dividers Are Your Friend
Cut up old cardboard boxes and use them as makeup storage within your dresser or vanity drawers.
Makeup drawers can get so messy. This hack helps everything stay neat and organized.
Goodbye Frizz
If you're having a bad hair day, take a dryer sheet and sup it all over your head.
Dryer sheets are meant to remove static from your clothes, and they can do the same thing for your hair. Goodbye, frizz!
Get Child-Sized Shoes
If your shoe size is an 8 or under, you can fit into children's sizes.
That's great news when it comes to buying shoes from big brands that make kids' shoes that pretty much look the same as adult shoes (like Uggs).
Use A Shower Ring To Hold Your Hair Elastics
Are your hair elastics always getting lost? Why is it that you can never find one when you need one?
If you have this problem, a shower ring might be the solution.
A Bobby Pin Holder
Loose bobby pins are always getting lost. This hack lets you keep them organized by reusing an old Tic Tac container.
You get to recycle and keep all of your bobby pins in one place.
Get Rid Of Deodorant Marks
If you accidentally get some deodorant marks on your clothes while you're getting dressed, you can use a dryer sheet to get rid of them.
Just rub the dryer sheet over the deodorant marks.
Stop Getting Runs In Your Tights
If you find that you're always getting runs in your tights, try this hack.
Spray your tights with hairspray while you're wearing them. Your legs might get a bit sticky, but at least your tights won't rip.
Get Every Last Bit Of Mascara
Ladies, makeup isn't cheap. You want to make sure that you're getting the most for your money.
Stick your dried-up or almost empty tube of mascara in a glass of hot water to get every last bit out of it.
Open Stubborn Nail Polish Lids
If you get even the smallest bit of nail polish under the lid of the bottle, that bottle is going to be glued shut.
Wrap an elastic band around the lid to help you get a better grip when you're trying to get the stubborn lid off.
Make Your Own Hairbands
If you have a pair of leggings that are ripped or don't fit anymore, you can repurpose that clothing and make something new.
Cut up the leggings to make a whole bunch of headbands that are perfect for athletic activities.
Extra Shower Storage
Who says you just have to have one shower curtain rod?
Hang another one at the back of your shower so you can hang up storage caddies with S hooks.
A Bra Drying Rack
Everyone knows that you can't put bras in the dryer. This woman found a solution for helping her bras dry faster.
If you don't have a drying rack, this hack is for you.
The Bridal Buddy
Did you know that there's actually a device that helps you hold your wedding dress up while you go to the bathroom?
Gone are the days of your bridesmaids helping you pee.
Sugar Soaks Up Spilled Nail Polish
If you spilled some nail polish on the ground, never fear. Just sprinkle some sugar on it and wait for it to dry.
The polish will absorb into the sugar and then you can just sweep it up.
Fix A Broken Nail With A Tea Bag
You can use a teabag and some nail glue to fix a cracked nail before your nail totally breaks off.
You probably won't be able to use the teabag for tea after, so make sure you have a tea strainer so you can enjoy those loose leaves.
Make Your Car Smell Nice
These candle wax refills make excellent air fresheners. Leave one in your car for a fresh scent whenever you go for a drive.
You can also leave one in your office.
A Wine Glass Doubles As A Dip Bowl
If you like chips and dip, check out this hack. Fill a wine glass with dip and place it in a deep bowl.
Then fill the bowl with your favorite chips.
Break In Your New Shoes
The first time you wear new shoes is always painful.
Break them in first by putting them on with a pair of thick socks and then blasting them with a warm hairdryer.
Make Manicures Easier With Vaseline
Use a cotton swab to place some vaseline around your cuticle before you paint your nails.
This will make it much easier to remove any nail polish you happen to get on your skin.
A Magnetic Strip For Loose Bobby Pins
Stick a magnetic strip on the inside of one of your bathroom vanity drawers.
You can stick all of your loose bobby pins and metal hair clips to the strip so you always know where they are.
Buttons Make Great Earring Holders
If you can never find the matching earring to the one you're holding and you don't have space for tons of jewelry boxes, try this trick.
Buttons make great earring holders.
Transform Your Bra
There are products that exist that can hold your bra straps together so that they don't show under a racerback top.
Now you don't have to wear a strapless bra with your favorite top.
Just The Right Amount
If you have a product with a pump on it that always dispenses too much product, loop a hair elastic around the neck of the pump.
Now you'll get the perfect amount of product every time.
How To Store Your Tank Tops
Each tank top doesn't need its own hanger.
Just loop some shower curtain rings around the lower bar of a clothes hanger and use them to hang up your many, many tank tops.
Color Code Your Keys To Make Life Easier
If you have far too many keys on one ring and hate having to search through them for the right one in each situation, use this hack.
Color the tops of them with nail polish to make your life easier.
Remove Odors From Jeans By Putting Them In the Freezer
Washing jeans too much can cause them to lose their shape.
One way to remove odors from them without doing laundry is to put them in a bag and put them into the freezer for a few hours.
Organize Earrings Using An Ice Tray
This is a cheap and easy way to keep your earring pairs organized and untangled from others.
All you need to do is get an ice tray, separate them into the spots, and place it in a drawer!
Eyelash Curler As A Bottle Opener
A eyelash curler is great for making your lashes look a little more voluminous but it also functions as an impromptu bottle opener.
Just use the clamp to grip the cap and pull back.
Use A Flat Iron To Straighten Collars And Hems
No ironing board? No problem.
In order to straighten out crooked or crumpled hems and make the collars on your shirts a little more crisp, just run them over with a flat iron and be on your way!
This Brilliant Bra Hanger
This genius life hack comes from Natasha at The Smart Mama blog, and it's a brilliant one indeed!
Prolong the life of your bras by easing stacking them on separate hangers and hanging them this way. It's quick, it's easy, and it'll save your bras from inevitable warping and creasing they'd get in a drawer.
Use A Pumice Stone To Remove Lint Balls From Clothes
Pumice stones are great for removing tough skin from your feet, but they're also great for removing lint balls from wool coats.
Just lightly drag the stone over the lint balls and collect them to throw out.
Use Tape To Help Apply Eyeliner
You can just regular tape or buy these stick-on pads specifically intended for applying eye makeup.
They ensure that your eyeliner wings are always sharp and identical on each side.
Avoid Heat Chafing With Baby Powder
Especially in the summer, women with thick thighs are prone to having inner thigh chafe while walking or running.
Putting baby powder on the inner thighs prevents friction and discomfort.
Use Frozen Grapes To Keep Wine Cold
Rather than adding ice cubes to a glass of wine to keep it cold, which will water down the flavor of the wine, freeze grapes and drop them in instead.
You can always eat them as a treat when you finish the wine!
Keep Necklace Chains From Tangling Using Straws
Just about every woman knows how irritating it is to try and untangle necklace chains.
To avoid the problem, just pass the chain through a straw and clasp each necklace when storing them.
Yoga Mats Can Help You Relax In More Than One Way
If you want an impromptu pillow in the bathtub to help prop your head up, a rolled-up yoga mat works in a pinch.
Not only is it comfortable, but it's also waterproof.
DIY An Easy Menstrual Station
If you have a cabinet that opens next to a toilet, you can easily keep all of your menstrual products in reach.
Try this hack with the help of a few command strips placed on the inside of the cabinet door.
No More Slippage!
Tired of having your clothes slip off of your hangers?
You can turn any clothes hanger into a non-slip one by wrapping a pipe cleaner around it, putting rubber bands around the end, or using a hot glue gun to add notches onto the top.
This Wallet Will Never Be Stolen...
Whether you're at the beach or in a situation where you don't trust that your money will stay in your purse, simply tuck those bills into a pad wrapper!
Nobody's ever taking this thing, much less think to check it.
No More Pain On Your Ears
If you have to wear a mask for a long time and don't want the straps putting pressure on your ears, try this hack.
Sew a button onto each side of a headband near the ear so you can loop your mask straps around them instead.
Keep Yourselves Safe Out There!
An unfortunate reality of being a woman is that you're often unsafe in everyday situations.
Little tricks like these can make sure you're getting into the right car and avoiding predators with malicious intent.
Snip, Snip!
When you buy a new suit jacket, blazer, or long-line coat, you might notice this little "X" of thread on the back.
You're supposed to cut them off before wearing the jacket!
Use Sweatband Wristbands To Keep Your Sleeves Dry
When washing your face, it can be irritating to have the water getting everywhere and soaking your sleeves.
Wearing a pair of sweatband wristbands will keep the water from running down your arms.
Fire Off Those Resumes, Ladies!
Women tend to only apply for jobs if they meet all of the qualifications on the posting whereas men will apply if they meet at least 60% of the requirements.
Broaden your chances by applying even if you're not "completely qualified".
Show This To All Your Female Friends!
When it comes to cancer, catching the symptoms early can be the difference between life and death.
This diagram is an easy tool you can use to check yourself regularly and identify anomalies before it's too late.
Tell Your Young Girls This Too
The reality is that, as a woman, you're more likely to face harassment in professional settings.
But this is a great way to diffuse those comments without creating a scene.
