I got abs tattooed on my stomach to be ‘summer ready’

I got abs tattooed on my stomach to be ‘summer ready’

He put the “cut” in “shortcut.” No beach body, no problem. An enterprising UK man devised an unorthodox way to get toned abs in a flash without doing a single sit-up — by having a six-pack tattooed on his stomach. An Instagram video detailing his hyperrealistic beach body art procedure is currently blowing up online, … Read more

I’m an Equinox member — I get their fancy gym toiletries for free with this hack

I’m an Equinox member — I get their fancy gym toiletries for free with this hack

She never skips shower day. One Equinox member in Texas took to TikTok to share her trick for getting free Kiehl’s products at the gym — and her strategy is more straightforward than you may think. Siena Atkins, who goes by the username @sisiatkins on the social media platform, shared the tip in a video … Read more

I’m a professional organizer — this is my three-second decluttering rule

I’m a professional organizer — this is my three-second decluttering rule

This cleaning life-hack will sweep your breath away. One professional organizer on TikTok claimed that her rule for decluttering only takes three seconds and will help you to see results in your closet and beyond. Kayleen Kelly, who goes by the username @kayleenkellyorganize on the social media app, has been in the business for over … Read more

We went to our friends’ wedding — even though we weren’t invited

We went to our friends’ wedding — even though we weren’t invited

They cordially invited themselves. Uninvited wedding crashers found a way to watch their friends’ ceremony anyway — even if it meant taking drastic measures. A group of friends rented a boat to watch their favorite couple get hitched on Lake Tahoe, a bold stunt seen in a viral TikTok video with 3.9 million views since it was … Read more

I tried a glue stick beauty hack — I should not have gone out in public

I tried a glue stick beauty hack — I should not have gone out in public

This beauty hack left her glowing — literally. One woman on TikTok thought that she had come up with the perfect way to achieve the trendy laminated eyebrow look, but on her night out, she discovered they glowed in the dark instead. Chloe, who goes by the username @_chloe_michaela_ on the app, is a makeup … Read more

Never make your bed first thing in the morning — the disgusting reason why

Never make your bed first thing in the morning — the disgusting reason why

Take that, mom and dad. Never mind your nagging parents, or those so-called experts who insist that a shipshape boudoir is the key to a happy life — one housekeeping influencer is insisting that everything we’ve been told about making the bed first thing in the morning is wrong. The anonymous domestic diva behind Mrs D’s … Read more

‘Pretty privilege curse’ stops hot women from getting dream jobs: career coach

‘Pretty privilege curse’ stops hot women from getting dream jobs: career coach

Now here’s a hot tip for corporate hotties on the hunt. Drop-dead gorgeous job-seekers would be wise to downplay their flawless features and camouflage their fab physiques on job interviews for a better chance at landing the gig, per viral advice from an in-the-know employment expert.  “Oh, she’s, like, phenomenally beautiful? That’s annoying. And I … Read more

I invented a machine for perfectly buttered toast — people say it’s genius

I invented a machine for perfectly buttered toast — people say it’s genius

Time to toast another clever kitchen hack! Finding himself “bored” one day, Joan Manuel Hidalgo devised a hands-free, but margarinally complex machine that toasts and butters bread, Jam Press reports. In the ultimate fete of lazy genius, the Argentina-based creator recently showcased his toast conveyor belt on TikTok, breaking 1.5 million views and rising! Viewers … Read more

I burn poop to save money — it makes me happy

I burn poop to save money — it makes me happy

She’s not s–tting you. One woman in England has found a way to save money by burning poop — and she can’t hold in her secret any longer. Kelly Wheeler uses miniature horse feces to make bricks, which she then takes to fuel the stove at her work. In addition to using solar lights outside, … Read more

Hack shows how to get rid of stains with ketchup — and no scrubbing

Hack shows how to get rid of stains with ketchup — and no scrubbing

A sink so clean, you can eat off it. A common kitchen condiment can also be used to make your sink sparkle, according to one Aussie mom, who wowed thousands after sharing a viral hack using ketchup. Moms on the Facebook group “Mums who clean” said they swear by the useful cleaning hack, praising the … Read more

I got dress coded at Disney — here’s how I got in anyway

I got dress coded at Disney — here’s how I got in anyway

What a mouserable makeover. Just when you thought the Disney fashion police couldn’t get more overzealous, a cosmetics influencer claims she was flagged at the Happiest Place On Earth for a seemingly innocuous ensemble — but, thankfully, she came prepared to blend in. A video highlighting her alleged sartorial shaming has attracted more than 6.9 … Read more

I test side hustles — this one made me money in 15 minutes

I test side hustles — this one made me money in 15 minutes

No pane, no gain. With TikTok awash in a tsunami of so-called side hustles, online skeptics are wondering if these actually pay dividends. Thankfully one self-proclaimed “side hustle tester” claims that certain cash hacks are the real deal — and even claims that one earned him money in just 15 minutes, per a TikTok clip … Read more

Why TikTokers are whipping their foundation with electric milk frothers

Why TikTokers are whipping their foundation with electric milk frothers

Whip it good: Your electric milk frother can now be part of both your morning coffee routine and skincare ritual. As part of a new beauty fad, TikTok users are diluting their foundations using water and combining it using frothers, the kitchen appliance usually reserved for lattes. Dubbed “makeup frothing,” devotees say it results in … Read more

TikTok ‘homemade’ fluoride-free toothpaste trend has dentists sounding the alarm

TikTok ‘homemade’ fluoride-free toothpaste trend has dentists sounding the alarm

Dentists are warning health-conscious people to avoid homemade and fluoride-free toothpaste if they want to avoid issues with their teeth. The warning comes amid a rise in demand for herbal toothpaste, particularly those that don‘t contain fluoride, with “homemade recipes” shared on TikTok racking up millions of views. These recipes include ingredients like lemon, baking … Read more

My family eats from tinfoil with their hands so I don’t have to do dishes

My family eats from tinfoil with their hands so I don’t have to do dishes

Call it the tin-imalist challenge. A mom from the UK devised a controversial way to avoid having to do the dishes — by having her family eat out off a tinfoil-lined table using their hands. Photos depicting her MacGyver-esque life hack are currently blowing minds online as viewers wonder if her shortcut really pays off. … Read more

I use Vaseline to solve almost all of my household problems

I use Vaseline to solve almost all of my household problems

When small things really blow your mind it’s usually a sign, you’re onto something good; at least this was the case when a friend of mine whom I will dub the Vaseline Master, enlightened me with a plethora of uses for the petroleum jelly substance, marketed to heal dry skin. While it can also raise an eyebrow or … Read more

Air travel hacks to use ahead of the holiday season

Air travel hacks to use ahead of the holiday season

It’s time for the chaotic holiday travel season again. If the in-laws have not reached out yet, hounding for an itinerary, that call or text is probably imminent. More than half of Americans plan to travel during the week of Thanksgiving, Christmas, or both this year, a recent study by Hopper found. If you are one of … Read more