What Did You Buy in 2015 to Simplify Your Life?
The Quick and Dirty Tips guide to simplifying your life in 2016.
The Public Speaker Lisa B. Marshall:
“Handle (it’s a context-sensitive app that integrates to-do’s, calendar, and mail). I finally found a solution that works for me and keeps me focused on the most important stuff.”
Clever Cookstr Kara Rota:
“2015 was the year I caved and got a portable phone battery. Actually, that’s not exactly true. My boyfriend got tired of listening to me ask bartenders and friends if they had a spare outlet all the time and got me a Mophie Powerstation 8x. It sits happily at the bottom of my purse until its heroism is required—and it even charges tablets and other USB devices, too. To keep organized on the go, I use it with a retractable lightning cable like this one.”
Money Girl Laura Adams:
“I leased a Fiat 500e, which is a sporty plug-in electric car. I love it because I charge it up at home and never have to go to a gas station again!”
Grammar Girl Mignon Fogarty:
“Food Saver. Preparing food in bulk and then sealing it and freezing it for later saves an enormous amount of time and keeps me from ordering a monster pizza when I’m exhausted. Over winter break, I made a big meatloaf and froze individual slices, made frozen smoothie packets out of fruit that I can just dump in a blender, and froze all the extra holiday cookies instead of feeling like I had to eat them or throw them away. Vacuum sealing before freezing makes the food last for months without freezer burn. The Food Saver has paid for itself many times over!”
Everyday Einstein Sabrina Stierwalt:
“I broke down and got a robot vaccuum once I finally admitted that I was terrible at cleaning my own house. I have two dogs and a toddler that were just impossible to keep up with. The robot covers the whole house once per day while we are at work/school and does a fantastic job. Our robot has improved our quality of life so much that my toddler refers to “Neato” as a member of the family. The reviews said this particular model was great for pet hair and we have found that to be true.”
Mighty Mommy Cheryl Butler:
“One of the products that made the biggest difference [in my life] are Joy Mangano’s Huggable Hangers. You may know her as the Queen of Inventions and amazing home organization products who launched her empire on HSN. Her huggable hangers are constructed in a colorful, velvety surface, which keeps garments from slipping as gentle curves help eliminate awkward shoulder bumps. They can literally triple your closet space. My kids in college have all taken them to school to create more space in their tight dorm rooms.”