5 Ways to Stop Being a Control Freak

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Check out this week's highlights from Quick and Dirty Tips. Don't forget to connect with us on Facebook, Twitter, and Pinterest.     5 Ways to Stop Being a Control Freak Being a control freak isn’t all bad. Indeed, if you’re a control freak, you’re probably super competent and super efficient. You have high standards. You’re a go-getter. You get things done right the first time. Plus, when things are spiraling, a little extra control can be healthy coping. If you've lost your job, strict structure and discipline around finding another one is good. ...Read More 12/16/2016 3:05am View 6 Surprising Second Uses for Hand Sanitizer Get Rid of Marker Stains Whether they're on your clothes or your counter, hand sanitizer can help you get rid of marker stains (even ones from permanent marker!) Squirt it around the edges of the stains and then work your way in, then let sit for five minutes (fabrics) to 10 minutes (hard surfaces like countertops) before cleaning. ...Read More 12/15/2016 3:05pm View 9 Lipstick Hacks That Could Change Your Life How to Get a Fuller Lip To give the illusion of a fuller upper lip, dab a touch of pale, iridescent sheen in the center of the lips, then rub to blend in with the rest of your lipstick. This will highlight your cupid’s bow (the curvy portion of your lips) by making it appear bigger. ...Read More 12/15/2016 10:07am View 4 Tips for Storing Groceries in a Tiny Kitchen For years my husband and I lived in a large home with a gigantic kitchen. Not only did our kitchen have an entire wall of cabinets and a big fridge, but we also had two large pantries and a second, smaller fridge for drinks. It was just the two of us living in the house, so we had all the space in the world ...Read More 12/15/2016 3:05am View 6 Things You Didn't Know Could Fertilize Your Houseplants Cereal Crumb Fertilizer Did you know that cereal crumbs are great for houseplants? The grains they’re made up of are also great for supplying nutrients to the soil! Each time you have some crumbs left in your cereal box, add them to your house plant and gently cover them with soil. Plants Love Starch Your houseplants need nourishment, particularly ...Read More 12/14/2016 3:05pm View     EXPLORE THE QDT STORE   Get ready for school with one (or several!) of Grammar Girl's books. Whether you're tackling a grammar conundrum or simply need advice on crafting effective e-mails, you'll want Grammar Girl at your side. Check out Grammar Girl's Quick and Dirty Tips for Better Writing, The Ultimate Writing Guide for Students, or one of the other many titles available. Visit the store today.                 Best Wishes, QDT Editorial Team                 Want more tips?  If this was forwarded to you by a friend and you'd like to receive future tips, you can sign up here. Please don't use the subscribe/unsubscribe link at the bottom of the page because this will overwrite your friend's subscription. (If this came directly to you, you can use the subscribe/unsubscribe link below to manage your subscription.)                 SHARE THIS EMAIL

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