Archive for September, 2008
Posted in September 30th, 2008
Know where you left your keys? What you need to get at the store? The names of your children (yes, all of them)?
If the answer to any of those questions was no, try a few tips for improving your memory. Exercising your brain is just as important as exercising your body. You can study a [...]
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Posted in September 29th, 2008
America runs on coffee. But even though it’s a treasured beverage, keeping us all awake, a lot of us are sipping some pretty blah brews. Did you know there are a few easy things you can do to get a better-tasting cup of coffee?
If you buy coffee in bulk, repackage it in one week supplies [...]
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Posted in September 27th, 2008
Scrabble (and Scrabulous) players have always strategized to win. Now there are multiple tools at our fingertips to win any game of Scrabble. Besides the basics (knowing the rules will help!), you can study the Official Scrabble Dictionary, and word lists that emphasize using difficult letters. Think about how impressive it’ll be when you [...]
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Posted in September 26th, 2008
Having pancakes for breakfast (or brunch) is a great way to enjoy your weekend. But most people turn to Aunt Jemima, or another storebought pancake mix, when it’s actually very easy to make your own. Just mix the following ingredients (mix dry ingredients together first before adding liquid ones):
2 eggs
2 cups sifted all-purpose flour
1 [...]
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Posted in September 19th, 2008
Show me a person who has never called in sick to work to get a personal day, and I’ll show you someone who’s never had a real job. However, most fakers want a job to go back to the next day. Our tips on calling in sick to work will help you enjoy your sickie [...]
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Posted in September 18th, 2008
Whether you see a mouse and scurry to climb the nearest chair or can stand your ground with the best of them, dealing with a mouse infestation is no one’s idea of a good time. They eat away at human food and can claw and squeak through the night. But did you know that there’s [...]
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Posted in September 15th, 2008
Here at Mahalo we have a large number of delicious food-related How Tos, all of which offer recipes, tips, and tricks on delightful beverages, desserts, and entrees. Here are a few of the most recent ones:
How to Make a Smoothie: A smoothie is a great on-the-go breakfast, or just a tasty snack. Make sure to [...]
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Posted in September 10th, 2008
Summer’s over, and that means less of a need to make your own iced tea. But cooler weather can have its own rewards, and the delight of a steaming cup of tea is one of them. Making tea is pretty simple, but there are a few tips that will make your brew even better:
Use loose [...]
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Posted in September 10th, 2008
If you were lucky enough to go on vacation this summer, you probably have photos. A lot of photos. You may want to save them online. If you don’t already have a Flickr account (and know how to use it), we’ve got tips on how to find the perfect photo sharing site for your needs.
Of [...]
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Posted in September 9th, 2008
I’m not one of those people who likes to wake up early. I like the idea of it–never again dashing to work at the last minute–but I have never been able to put it into practice.
Of course, it all boils down to getting enough sleep (something many people have trouble with), but there are a [...]
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