Decluttering Tips, Free COVID Tests, Maximizing Your Gym Membership, and More

January 21, 2022

Tip of the Day

To cut down on paper clutter, every time you get a paper bill take a moment to see if the company offers paperless billing and signup. After a month or two you’ll have switched all your bills over.

Happy Friday! If your new year, new you push is focused on getting your home in order, we have some tips and tricks for you, like how to use the surface sweep method to cut down on clutter and some great ways to keep your fridge organized. We even have a few tips for tidying up your home gym if you want to combine your decluttering and fitness goals.

Speaking of decluttering, fitness, and other goals, those things appear more than a few times in the highlights from the last week:

• Struggling to declutter? Try the magic number method. While you’re at it, check out the one-in, one-out method.
• Not sure how to make the most of your gym membership? Start here.
• Want to be one of those high-energy morning workout types? Ease into the routine with these tips.
• Speaking of morning routines, here are some powerhouse ingredients to add to your morning smoothie.

And water cooler trivia? Here’s a fun bit of aviation history. On this day in 1976, the first two Concorde supersonic jets took off simultaneously from London’s Heathrow Airport and the Orly Airport outside of Paris—which was only appropriate considering the development of the speedy passenger jet was a joint effort between the British and French governments.

– Jason

You’ve probably seen photos of color-coded, perfectly organized refrigerators on social media . . . and giggled. However, if decluttering or eating healthier is one of your goals this year, your fridge is the perfect place to start, and these handy organization accessories can help. Read More »

A good sports bag can make a huge difference to your workout routine. Sure, you can head to the gym with just your keys and phone, but the odds of forgetting something important are pretty high. These days, it’s much easier to find the perfect-sized bag to carry everything you need. Here are our favorite gym bags for any sports or workout routine. Read More »

Everyone knows gym memberships aren’t cheap. If you’ve recently joined one, you want to make sure you’re getting the most bang for your buck! These suggestions will help you maximize your gym membership, meet your fitness goals, and never regret paying that sign-up fee. Read More »

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Evening bike rides feel great, but darkness can make it difficult to navigate the roads and sidewalks safely.
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Does your home gym look a bit chaotic, with random exercise accessories and equipment scattered everywhere? Don’t sweat it! Most home fitness areas look more disorganized than other rooms in the home. But these helpful storage solutions will help you tidy up your workout space and keep it that way! Read More »

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No matter how hard you worked to declutter and organize your home, stuff always seems to accumulate. There’s a quick, everyday trick that might help. Read More »

There’s a bit of good news out there for those who have been struggling to get their hands on home COVID-19 tests: you can now get a limited number for free. Read More »

For many, the beginning of the year might mean working on your health or setting professional goals. Others opt to get a fresh start with their home, and there’s a major sale happening that could help. Read More »

While mirrorless cameras have advanced plenty since their introduction and dominate the market, there are still plenty of amazing DSLR cameras you shouldn’t overlook. We’ll go over some of the best options here. Read More »

For years (decades, if you count movies), we’ve been promised self-driving cars. You’ll get in, sit back, and let the car do all the driving while you relax or get some work done. While at CES, I took a ride in a self-driving car, and it feels like the promise is closer than ever. But still far away. Read More »

Be careful what you wish for; it might just come true. Fiat is now working on an affordable, electrified version of its Panda vehicle. The carmaker is aiming for a starting price under €25k, though that attractive number will come at the cost of some “essential” features, like an infotainment center. Read More »