“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 are repurposed to make everyday tasks easier.
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!
An old towel can be repurposed into a stretch band to increase flexibility. Supplies Needed: Retired Bath Towel
Simple Rubber Bands can be added to any glass to increase grip. Supplies Needed: Rubber Bands Glasses
When lids are hard to grip, a modified tennis ball makes a great gripper. Supplies Needed: Tennis Ball Scissors
If bending over to pick up a slippery soap is hard, try putting the bar of soap in an old pair of pantyhose and tie it to a shower bar. It will always be within reach. Supplies Needed: Old Pantyhose Bar of Soap
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
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
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
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
If opening hard plastic packages is rather frustrating, don’t despair. Grab a can opener and open with ease. Supplies Needed Can Opener Difficult Plastic Package
Unrolling wrapping paper can be a mess, but a quick wrapping paper keeper will keep everything neat. Supplies Needed o Aluminum Foil o Toilet Paper Tube o Tape o Scissors
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
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
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)
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
Popsicles are a fun summer treat, but they are also MESSY! Pushing the stick through a foil cupcake liner will catch a lot of the sticky mess. Supplies Needed: Popsicles Foil Cupcake Liners
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