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Everyone loves a good life hack. I mean, life gets hectic. That’s just the way it is, so anything that makes getting through the day a little easier is always welcome.

These 22 life hacks, however, straddle the line between being the most ingenious ideas of all time, and the most pointless tricks that this world has ever seen. In other words, they’re completely awesome.

1. Pure genius. Someone get her an award.

and in case anyone wants to know Chinese takeout floats pic.twitter.com/A53b0mltNh

— tina (@tinatbh) December 7, 2014

2. He’s here to provide the essentials to his community. He is a star.

Ravenswood ArtWalk. This guy is awesome. pic.twitter.com/Fau94aIepC

— tyler lansdown (@tylerlansdown) September 19, 2015

3. No slice left behind.

4. Not even sure what the point of this is, but it’s a valiant effort.

A photo posted by Andrea Miller (@andrea.lillian) on Sep 24, 2015 at 8:28am PDT

5. Keep whipping up lumpy batter? Never again!

6. When boredom and zero concern for safety collide!

The Weasley twins fucking approve pic.twitter.com/l5SD79Mrf6

— Tumblr Laughs (@TumblrLaughs) February 27, 2014

7. Thank you.

8. Never let anything stand between you and your favorite shows.

9. Not even a little bit right.

Not only am I the worst rice cooker ever, for lots of dumb reasons, I now have four phones. #lifehack pic.twitter.com/JT6h93FDha

— Bekki Vaden (@RyokoBebe) September 10, 2015

10. You know what? This is the best idea ever. Those things are a pain.

A photo posted by Jeff Dague (@jeffdague) on Sep 23, 2015 at 2:39pm PDT

11. No dirty dishes? #CookieWin

12. This speaks to me on a spiritual level.

Soup too hot? Try this elegant solution. http://t.co/mpF5udSFKG pic.twitter.com/qgnLSmaLU5

— The Poke (@ThePoke) November 14, 2014

13. Look at how far we’ve come, humanity.

14. This is a great idea…until someone sees you trying to scroll to the next page.

15. And this looks great, until it doesn’t.

16. Not dangerous at all!

Worst life hack I’ve ever seen pic.twitter.com/wO5x3WZRlm

— -bryony- (@bryonysarah97) August 8, 2014

17. Again, these people just get me.

18. Put your faith in that skateboard.

A photo posted by Shabeeh Ahmed (@king.chucker) on Sep 24, 2015 at 8:49am PDT

19. This, my friends, is a hero.

20. Pretty sure you can still get a ticket in this situation.

A photo posted by Harsehaj Singh (@harsehaj123) on Sep 24, 2015 at 1:48am PDT

21. Again? Just read a book!

22. Can’t spare less than a minute to change your socks? This will do.

(via Distractify)

Completely ridiculous, or the best tips ever? I guess it depends on your outlook on life…and whether you’re willing to sacrifice safety and quality for the sake of saving a few seconds of your time. Either way, you’ll approach the world differently knowing that there’s a way to make just about anything better.

If you’re struggling to keep up with the piles of dirty laundry that seem to come up out of nowhere, we can’t help you there. But if you think you have to spend buckets of cash on fancy dryer sheets to keep your clothes smelling amazing, that’s where we come in.

After you learn this trick, your whole outlook on the price of flower-fresh clothes will be forever changed…and it only takes a few easy steps!

Grab some generic sponges from the store.

A pack of four will cost around $1. Cut each of them in half.

Locate a container with a lid.

Mix one cup of your favorite fabric softener…

With two cups of tap water (which, by the way, is totally free).

Toss your sponges into the mixture and let them soak.

When you’re ready to dry a load of laundry, just squeeze the excess liquid out of one of your sponges and toss it in with the clothes.

Your laundry will be soft, fresh, and static free! Say goodbye to overpriced dryer sheets and hello to this much cheaper, eco-friendly option!

(via Life Cheating)

These are reusable, so once your load is finished, just toss the sponge back into the bucket to soak up more of the magic liquid. Heck, you could even splurge a little bit on the fabric softener, because you’re using so little for so many loads of laundry, it’ll last you virtually forever. I have to try this trick…as soon as I get around to doing the laundry.

Have you ever reached into your bag or pocket to pull out your headphones, only to find them tangled in a thousand knots? We’ve all been there, but this person just figured out an ingenious hack that will help you avoid that problem forever.

Once you master this technique, you’ll never have to deal with tangled headphones again!

Source: How to prevent tangled wire while wrapping headphones by GCVmedia on Rumble

It doesn’t get any simpler than that! Who knew that solving one of the most infuriating problems of all time could be so easy? I just don’t know why I didn’t think of this sooner.

Defrosting food requires one thing that many of us forget to do…plan ahead. Mornings are rushed — we’re getting ready for work, chugging a cup of coffee, and ensuring our zipper isn’t down — taking something out of the freezer to thaw seems so involved.

But thanks to this quick video, you don’t have to defrost that steak you had planned for tonight’s menu…

Who knew it was so easy to cook a frozen steak? It’s such a simple process…in fact, that looks so delicious, I may never thaw out a piece of meat again…maybe.

Finding the time to make a lunch before work is hard enough…figuring out a way to also get healthy before the word lunch is darn-near impossible.

That is, until now.

All you need is a mason jar, some simple ingredients, and you can chop up a quick meal the morning of, or the night before!

Now not only do you have a great lunch for work, but a cute way to transport it. That’s what I call a win-win!

We all crave ice cream every now and then, but a simple scoop of vanilla or chocolate doesn’t always hit the spot. The other issue is that anything you buy at the store is usually packed with saturated fat, which isn’t cool. Luckily for us, this person just came up with a healthy, delicious, and totally unique alternative to everyone’s favorite indulgence.

With one banana, some Nutella, and a little bit of patience, you can create amazing ice cream at home!

Healthier alternatives typically aren’t as good as the original, but I challenge you to tell me that this doesn’t look amazing. I mean, who doesn’t love bananas, Nutella, and ice cream? Bringing them together in one perfect snack is such a good idea.

There are always little frustrations in your everyday life that you can never be ready for. Every once in a while, a task presents itself where you have literally no idea what to do, and completing it takes F-O-R-E-V-E-R.

Well, worry no more! Those little inconveniences in life won’t have to bother you again once you see these amazing little life hacks. They are guaranteed to make everyday life oh so much better.

Source: 3 life hacks you should know by BogoVideo on Rumble

Those life hacks couldn’t be any simpler. Plus, they solve problems that nearly all of us face. It’s the little things in life that make it the best, so knowing these three little life hacks will make your life way more convenient.

When you buy a package of cookies, you know you can’t open them until you’re ready to eat them all within two days. That’s because most companies don’t really take that into account when they design their packaging, which seems to be geared toward making your food go stale as quickly as possible.

But now you can beat those packaging engineers to the punch with this simple, awesome hack! After you master this, you’ll never have to worry about reaching for stale cookies again.

Source: How to keep cookies fresh by lauri132 on Rumble

This trick is perfect for people living on their own, since it’s tough to eat a whole package of cookies in one sitting by yourself…but that doesn’t mean you can’t face that challenge like the true champion you are.

Summer is the best time to enjoy some delicious fruit. You can blend your favorite fruity snacks into healthy smoothies, add them to refreshing desserts, or enjoy them au naturel. Unfortunately for fruit lovers everywhere, however, chopping up these treats is often half the battle.

But have no fear. Thanks to these guys, summer fruit hacks are here!

Source: 5 Amazing Food Life Hacks by billtran on Rumble

It’s amazing how a few easy tips can change the way we prepare and enjoy fruit. I don’t know about you, but I’ll never be intimidated by a mango or kiwi again!

If you’re having people over for an informal get-together, then you absolutely need this easy snack hack. With a simple pair of scissors, you can turn your bag of chips into a chip bowl and avoid any cleanup.

Be careful, though. It’s so quick and easy that you may be tempted to never put your chips in a real bowl again!

Source: Life hack: Make a chip bowl using only scissors! by littlethings on Rumble

Who knew that this would be so easy to make? In just mere seconds, you can have a bowl that’s every bit as good as the real thing, all without making a mess!

Packing toiletries and lotions while traveling is such a pain. The bottles take up so much room, and they’re a nightmare to deal with when you’re going through airport security. It’s usually just easier to leave them behind to make room for another pair of shoes.

But what if we told you that you could have your cake and eat it too? This travel hack will allow you to pack foundation, blush, lotion, and lip balm with ease. And the coolest part is that they’ll take up no more room than your contact lenses.

(source Life hack: How to make a overnight cosmetic kit that fits in the palm of your hand by littlethings)

This travel hack is also totally customizable! Think about how easy these tiny cases will be to send through security or tuck inside your purse. What will you add to your portable cosmetics kit?

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