It’s the in-flight vomit bag hack that’s sweeping the world. Passengers are giving airline sick bags a whole new purpose by using them to hold their phones into the seatback, letting them view their screen hands-free while flying. Described as “the ultimate airplane hack”, the trick has been shared by numerous TikTok users, including @dropdeadthreads. The … Read more
No need to be cracked and chapped. A self-care influencer named Angie, who runs @cosywithangie on TikTok, revealed a cost-friendly lip-care hack to prevent chapped winter smackers. “[Here’s] how to not have dry lips this winter without spending a ton of money on expensive lip masks and scrubs,” she shared in the clip with 1.2 million views. … Read more
This order came out McCrispy. McDonald’s customers revealed a new menu hack to get chicken nuggets extra crispy. Makel, who goes by @xomakel2 on TikTok, initially disclosed the hack online last February, but Tommy Winkler, who runs The Food Guy, put the food hack to the test in a stitched clip posted on Dec. 14 with more than … Read more
It is the most festive time of the year and the most expensive, so you’d think all budgeting tips would be welcome, well, not exactly. Aussie couple Mai and Mason are going viral for sharing their rogue budgeting tip that has divided the internet. The couple run the successful TikTok account Saving For Boba, where … Read more
It’s beginning to look a lot like Cringe-mas. A lifehack-tivist is being dragged online as a “horrible person” after promoting a controversial method of scoring a free Christmas tree in a popular TikTok video. In a five second clip that has already racked up more than quarter of a million vies, Mai, of the duo … Read more
New York City designer Cynthia Rowley has revealed “the best long-wear eyeliner out there”: Sharpie. The 55-year-old shocked her followers, who called the cosmetic hack “insane,” “next level” and “iconic,” in a video posted to TikTok this week, amassing over 85,000 views. “‘Why do you use Sharpie as eyeliner?’” Rowley wrote on the clip, which … Read more
Don’t tire yourself out by scrubbing your dirty sneakers — take ’em to a car wash instead. “Washing ur white shoes on the car wash 1000/10,” Reyna Montalvo captioned a September TikTok that showed her spraying the white canvas shoes she was wearing before turning the nozzle to a black truck. Montalvo is not alone … Read more
The easiest meal to cook just got even easier. A clever cook on TikTok shared her “hack” for boiling pasta in just one minute — and it can help cut back on electricity usage. Pasta is often a go-to dish, but many people don’t know how to tell when it’s done cooking. The video, shared … Read more
You’re stripping off your clothes — and then maybe even your skin. Travys Carinci, a frequent flier and Qantas customer service manager, revealed why you shouldn’t take a hot shower following a long flight. After a day of traveling and potentially encountering disturbing germs in the airport — including baddie bacteria like Staphylococcus and E. … Read more
It’s a sticky situation. Nichola Knox, a mom of two and influencer who runs @nicholaknox on Instagram, revealed her go-to hack when traveling with children. “Save this for your next plane ride with kids! Painters tape guys – I swear to you. It’s great on the plane but also on vacation,” the Canadian mom influencer — … Read more
I’m all for a good mom hack, and you’ll often catch me on TikTok scrolling for budget meal ideas, wrapping paper tricks and DIY home improvements. We all know the cost of living is on an upward trajectory, so if I can save a dollar (or three), I’m all ears. But when I came across … Read more
A flight attendant has been mocked online for her “embarrassing” hotel drink “hack.” The US woman, who goes by the name Kaitlyn on TikTok, was staying at a hotel in between flights and with no microwave in the room, she decided to improvise. “A lot of times I get to my hotel room at the … Read more
There’s no place like home for the holidays — but decorating it can be an hours-long chore. To make decking the halls a little bit easier, clever TikTokers have revealed the quickest way to string lights on Christmas trees, much to interior designers’ dismay. “PSA: String lights vertically from top to bottom in sections,” New York … Read more
What an egg-cellent idea. Hannah James, a model who runs @yogagirl710 on TikTok, revealed her unique method of creating the ultimate bubble bath involving egg whites. “I love making the bubble bath myself because the bubbles are superior and also it’s made with natural ingredients instead of harsh chemicals!” the Gen Zer told NudePR.com. In a clip posted … Read more
Don’t want politics to ruin your Thanksgiving? This woman has got you covered. TikTok creator Neko Ashi shared her hilarious hack on social media as a surefire way to avoid talking about the political state of the world while gathered around the turkey. “So Thanksgiving is coming soon, and you’re dreading people arguing over politics. … Read more
All that hard work, down the drain. One woman undertook the disgusting task of cleaning her sink drain, only to accidentally flood her kitchen. Feeling inspired by a TikTok video of the household hack, creator @kandy_kitty87, who boasts more than 64,000 followers on the app, decided to unscrew her drain from her sink to scrub … Read more
A pineapple a day keeps the doctor away? One tropical fruit-loving mom has gone viral for Dole-ing out a chunk of unusual advice on how to whack down cold and flu germs this winter season — by drinking lots of pineapple-infused water. “This is my go-to when my family is sick. It’s quick and easy … Read more
Your Thanksgiving is about to get a whole lot more organized. Hosting the holiday dinner can be overwhelming — a fact that has inspired TikTok user @victoriafoxco to share her tips and tricks on the platform to help people prepare. She shared what she deemed her “most important” tip in part three of her Thanksgiving … Read more
Workers aren’t lovin’ it. A McDonald’s burger slinger recently grabbed the internet’s attention by sharing an efficient tactic that ensures customers of the Golden Arches receive fresh french fries, every single time — a move that makes employees furious. “If you go to McDonald’s and ask for no salt on your fries just to get … Read more
It was a way to get a bigger pizza pie. A hungry cook has pizzamongers on edge after revealing a sneaky way to steal a piece of a customer’s pie without them noticing. He detailed his surreptitious slice-swiping method in a TikTok video with over 3.4 million views. The bizarro food tutorial shows TikTok user … Read more