“Never stop trying. Never stop believing. Never give up. Your day will come.” – Mandy Hale.

It takes a lot of courage to push through hard times. Never give up. Good things are coming your way.

“Never give up. Today is hard, tomorrow will be worse, but the day after tomorrow will be sunshine.” – Jack Ma.

When you feel like quitting, remember why you started.

Slow progress is better than no progress. Stay positive and don’t give up.

Never give up on something you really want, it is difficult to wait, but more difficult to regret.

“Many of life’s failures are people who did not realize how close they were to success when they gave up.” – Thomas A. Edison.

“Never give up on a dream just because of the time it will take to accomplish it. The time will pass anyway.” — Earl Nightingale.

“Winners never quit and quitters never win.” – Vince Lombardi

“Never give up on something that you can’t go a day without thinking about.” – Winston Churchill

If the plan doesn’t work, change the plan, not the goal.

The moment you are ready to quit is usually the moment right before a miracle happens. Don’t give up.

“When the world says, ‘Give up,’ hope whispers, ‘Try it one more time’.”

“Courage doesn’t always roar. Sometimes courage is the quiet voice at the end of the day saying, ‘I will try again tomorrow’.” Mary Anne Radmacher

‘It does not matter how slowly you go as long as you do not stop.’ – Confucius

“It always seems impossible until it’s done.” ―Nelson Mandela.

“Like arsenic, toxic people will slowly kill you. They kill your positive spirit and play with your mind and emotions. The only cure is to let them go.” – Denisse Lisseth

“The less you respond to negative people, the more powerful your life will become.” – Robert E. Baine, Jr.

“It’s rare for a toxic person to change their behavior. More often, the only thing that varies is their target and the blame they place. Because some toxic people are difficult to identify, keep in mind that a victim mindset is sometimes a red flag. So, listen when someone talks about their life and circumstances. If the list of people they blame is long… it’s probably only a matter of time before you’re on that list.” – Steve Maraboli

“Toxic people will pollute everything around them. Don’t hesitate. Fumigate.” – Mandy Hale

“Keeping bad company is like being in a germ-infested area. You never know what you’ll catch.” – Frank Sonnenberg

“Losing will not always amount to a loss, sometimes you have to lose those toxic relationships and bad habits to create a space for better things.” – Gift Gugu Mona

“While you can’t control someone’s negative behavior, you can control how long you participate in it.” – Anonymous

“If you walked away from a toxic, negative, abusive, one-sided, dead-end low vibrational relationship or friendship — you won.” – Lalah Delia

Start by reducing plastic in your kitchen. It might be easier than you think. Try one or two of these kitchen plastic alternatives.

1. The Best Way to Replace Plastic Wrap & Baggies

Finding a replacement for plastic wrap and plastic baggies may seem impossible. But, there really is a way to replace this type of plastic in your kitchen. You’ve probably tried covering a bowl by putting a plate on top or maybe you’ve placed a melon face down on a dish to try to keep it fresh.

You can also store food in reusable containers.

2. Ditch Plastic Storage Containers – Glass is Best

Throw those plastic containers in the recycling bin and opt for glass storage containers. You’ll wonder why you ever used plastic.

Glass containers are easier to clean (say goodbye to residue and scratches) and it’s easier to see what’s inside (no more surprises). Storing food in glass and not plastic is much healthier for you and the environment.

Plus, if you microwave food, it’s always safer to microwave in a glass covered with a towel than to use plastic. When you heat plastic, it can cause toxins to leach into your food.

3. Opt for Stainless or Glass Water Bottles Rather than Plastic

Those plastic water bottles sure seemed convenient and smart when you bought them. Now, not so much. You’ve got great options to replace the plastic by either using glass or stainless bottles.

4. Plastic Cups, Plates & Plastic Ware – You’ve Got Good Alternatives

You can buy inexpensive plates, glasses, and silverware that can be used for years. After a few uses, your glass and silverware will have paid for themselves.

Not only is this cost-effective, but it also keeps plastic out of the landfill, reduces pollution from plastic production and your guests will appreciate having “real” plates and glasses.

5. Banish Plastic Cooking Utensils

What to use instead of plastic?

Wood spoons and spatulas work great and you won’t have to worry about plastic toxins leaching into your food. Stainless whisks, ladles, serving spoons, and spatulas are perfect and clean up easily. Plus, neither wood nor metal will melt if it gets too hot.

Toss your plastic cooking utensils into the recycling bin for better health

6. Opt for Wood or Glass Cutting Boards, Not Plastic

Woodcutting boards are great options to replace plastic. Think about how gnarly your plastic cutting boards look after a few months of slicing and dicing.

What you may not know is when plastic gets scored, it can release toxins into your food.

Wood holds up much better and is healthier. You can easily sanitize your wood boards by rubbing the surface with a lemon slice. You may also like to use glass cutting boards because you can pop them in the dishwasher

7. What to do about Plastic Grocery Store Produce Bags – You’ve Got Options

Every trip to the grocery store ends up using a plastic produce bag for each item. It’s easy to pick up 5-10 at each visit–that’s a lot of plastic waste over time. You may have tried not using the bags, but having produce grouped in a bag just makes things easier.

So, what are your options?

Try these reusable produce bags that will change your life. You can see through the bags, so there’s no mystery about the contents. And, they have a convenient drawstring. The fabric is machine washable and durable. Plus, the fabric has been tested to make sure that it is free of harmful chemicals (no lead, heavy metals, BPA, or phthalates).

You can store your products in these bags, and they store easily in your larger reusable grocery bags.

8. Steer Clear of Plastic Straws (If You’re Able)

Metal and paper straws make good alternatives to plastic straws for those who need to use straws and are able to make the change, World Wildlife Fund says. But if you’re able to skip the straw altogether, even better.

9. Drink Your Coffee From a Reusable Cup

Over 500 billion single-use coffee cups are thrown away each year around the world. These cups range from full plastic cups to plastic-lined paper cups topped with plastic lids. Often, these cups end up in landfills where they take years to breakdown.

10. Compost Food Waste

Much of the food that gets thrown away could be recycled or composted, which would save space in landfills. Composting food waste has saves money, resources, and improves soil quality, according to the EPA. Cardboard, paper, and just about any food scraps, including meat and fish, can be composted. Diverting waste that people tend to send to the landfill can also help with cutting back on plastic trash bags — which could have a major impact considering Americans used more than 300 million of them in 2018.

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1. Clean a burnt pan

Fill the pan with hot water, add a little dish soap and a couple of dryer sheets. Let it sit for an hour then wipe clean with a scrubbing pad and wash normally.

2. Remove permanent marker from a dry erase board

Simply draw over your permanent marker artwork with a dry erase marker, and then wipe the marks away with an eraser or dry cloth.

3. Remove tough stains from a coffee thermos

Dissolve one denture cleaning tablet per two cups of hot water. Pour it in the stained vessel and let it sit for several hours and then use a scrub brush to clean off the stains and all the loosened bits. Pour the solution out and rinse thoroughly.

4. Get gum out of carpet

Freeze the gum by placing a sandwich bag filled with ice cubes on top of it for about a half hour. When the gum is frozen, break it apart and pull it out of the carpet.

5. Remove stubborn Command Hooks

Warm up the adhesive with a hairdryer. 30 seconds or so seems to be about right. Next, use dental floss or fishing line to gently cut through the adhesive strip. Rub off any remaining adhesive residue, and the Command Hook is ready to reuse.

6. Scratch-free glasses

Put a drop of Brasso on a 100 percent cotton cloth, the softer the better. Apply the product to the lenses, let it dry completely, and then polish out the scratches.

7. Spilled paint

Pour some denatured alcohol onto a rag and scrub away the paint.

8. Cleaning a shower curtain

Wash them with baking soda and vinegar. This effectively removes mold and soap scum. For an extra eco-friendly touch, use a biodegradable laundry detergent and leave it to soak to help remove any musty odors and make a bathroom smell nice, too.

9. Cleaning behind toilets

Use an angled toilet brush or a grout brush to reach those tight spots behind the toilet. Apply an eco-friendly disinfectant or a homemade vinegar-based cleaner to ensure thorough cleanliness.

10. Removing grime from oven racks

Fill your bathtub with hot water and add a cup of dish soap and a half-cup of baking soda. Place the oven racks in the tub and let them soak overnight. In the morning, use a scrub brush to remove any remaining grime.

11. Removing pet hair from furniture

To remove pet hair from furniture or carpet, use duct tape or a paint roller cover wrapped with duct tape, sticky side out

I hope you find these tips helpful! If you have any questions or need more information, feel free to ask.

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5 Practical Life Hacks That Make Life So Much Easier

Use Can Tabs to Create a Double Hanger

Start keeping any aluminium can tabs and once you have a collection, start stacking your hangers.

One hanger hook goes through the first hole in the tab, and the second hook goes on the opposite one. This method will stagger your clothing, giving you that little extra space so many of us need.

Increase Cell Phone’s Volume by Putting It In a Glass

The glass acts as an amplifier when the sound resonates as the audio plays. So, do this from time to time when your Bluetooth speaker dies. When you need to shower or do any other activity, You’d like to hear the music a little louder, which does the trick.

Color Code Your Keys with Nail Polish

Figuring out keys at the door always takes so much time. A way to forgo the key juggle–paint each key a different color.

The colors are an easier signifier for you to remember than the teeth of the key. Also, this goes without saying, let the paint dry before re-adding the keys to your loop.

Keep Your Groceries Fresh for Longer

Give your herbs a bit of a longer shelf life by situating a plastic bag over the top. This method helps keep your groceries hydrated and extends their shelf life.

Suitable for herbs, many greens, and even different types of produce like carrots, celery, or halves of avocados! The water helps prevent the oxidizing of the ingredient that is sitting in the water.

Use a Picture Frame to Write Down Reminders

A fun way to keep notes and not waste paper is to grab a picture frame and put a light-colored piece of paper in the background.

Then, keep your notes on the glass surface and wipe them away when all get finished!

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