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Shortcuts in Life -A Human Development Team Production A Life Hack is a strategy or technique adopted in order to manage one's time and daily activities in a more efficient way. Life Hacks often utilize common everyday items that

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“Shortcuts in Life”

A Human Development Team Production

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A “Life Hack” is a strategy or technique adopted in order to manage one's time and daily activities in a more efficient way. Life Hacks often utilize common everyday items that are repurposed to make everyday tasks easier.

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Life Hacks can be used to maintain independence because some help accommodate motor, mobility, and flexibility issues. Life Hacks often utilize repurposed items so they can solve problems and save you money! Life Hacks can be created with the help of younger family members!

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An old towel can be repurposed into a stretch band to increase flexibility. Supplies Needed:  Retired Bath Towel

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Simple Rubber Bands can be added to any glass to increase grip. Supplies Needed:  Rubber Bands  Glasses

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When lids are hard to grip, a modified tennis ball makes a great gripper. Supplies Needed:  Tennis Ball  Scissors

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If bending over to pick up a slippery soap is hard, try putting the bar of soap in an

ld pair of pantyhose and

tie it to a shower bar. It will always be within reach. Supplies Needed:  Old Pantyhose  Bar of Soap

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If latching a bracelet has become tricky, try using an unwound paper clip to hook through the clasp and hold it steady as you latch it. Supplies Needed  Favorite Bracelet  Paperclip

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Making pancakes can be very messy, but by putting pancake batter into a recycled Ketchup Bottle, pancake making becomes “easy-squeezy.” Supplies Needed  Recycled Ketchup Bottle  Pancake Batter  Funnel

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Tangled cords can create huge headaches, but this cord organizer can keep things neat and tidy. Supplies Needed  Recycled Shoe Box  Toilet Paper Tubes  Cardboard for Divider  Cords

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If closet space is a premium and you’re running out, start saving soda pull tabs (pop tops). When slipped over a metal hanger, these can double closet capacity. Supplies Needed  Soda Pull Tabs  Metal Hangers

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If opening hard plastic packages is rather frustrating, don’t despair. Grab a can opener and

pen with ease.

Supplies Needed  Can Opener  Difficult Plastic Package

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Unrolling wrapping paper can be a mess, but a quick wrapping paper keeper will keep everything neat. Supplies Needed

Aluminum Foil
Toilet Paper Tube
Tape
Scissors

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Baked on, caked on messes are no match for a dryer sheet and water. Let it sit overnight for amazing results! Supplies Needed  Dirty Baked on Dish  Dryer Sheet  Water

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Grandkids get bumps and

bruises. With this simple

trick, you’ll always have an ice pack handy. Place a damp sponge into a zipper bag, seal, and freeze. Supplies Needed:  Sponges  Zipper Bags  Water

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If your Granddaughter’s tights have gotten too short, a quick snip with scissors will make them into leggings. Hand hem them and even add lacy trim for added decoration. Supplies Needed:  Old Tights  Sewing Kit  Scissors  Lace Trim (Optional)

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A simple laundry basket can make bath time more fun. It will give baby extra places to reach for and keep toys close. Supplies Needed:  Laundry Basket with cutouts  Toys  Baby

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Popsicles are a fun summer treat, but they are also MESSY! Pushing the stick through a foil cupcake liner will catch a lot

f the sticky mess.

Supplies Needed:  Popsicles  Foil Cupcake Liners

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Resources

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2. http://www.realsimple.com/home-organizing/home-organizing-new-uses-for-old-things/favorite-new-

uses/rubber-bands-glasses

3. http://www.instructables.com/id/Tennis-Ball-Jar-Opener/
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6. http://www.wikihow.com/Make-a-Pancake-Mix-Container-from-a-Recycled-Ketchup-Bottle
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