Monday, November 9, 2015

How To Prevent Smelly Feet?

Have  you ever been  into a situation and felt so embarrassed when one of your travel mates snorted, "Did anyone bring in the vinegar?" and  realized she was referring to your feet?

Smelly feet have caused some of us this awful feeling at one time or the other in our entire life. I myself have always been aware about this and have tried many products in the market but to no avail until finally one day I became experimental. See what i did and voila, EUREKA!!

Step One - Wash feet  especially  between the  toes with soap or any skin cleanser.

Step Two - With a towel, dry feet thoroughly, again, giving attention in drying areas  between toes. 

Step three - Apply your ordinary underarm deodorant  on the area beneath your toes. With the help of your fingers, spread the deodorant in between toes and the whole sole. Wait for at least 15 seconds before putting socks on.




Note: I use same deodorant for my armpit and my feet. Since I am using the stick type, for hygienic reason, I scrape the deodorant with the back of my thumb nail, apply it on then spread out with my fingers. This technique also prevents your underarm to get rashes.

DISCLAIMER
    This has been a personal practice especially during travels and sporty activities  BUT  has no medical basis. However, no adverse side effects have been experienced.
     No particular brand is suggested though the stick type is better based on personal experience. This is effective than using the ordinary foot powder or spray. 
     

TRY THIS! YOU WILL SURELY END UP SNIFFING YOUR SOCKS AFTER TAKING  THEM OFF.







Monday, October 26, 2015

How To Declutter A Tiny Kitchen?

Over the years, humans found a way to invent something for every specific thing. To declutter a tiny kitchen, we need to let go of the need to need something for everything. We can have one thing that we could use for multiple purpose. 


The rule: Remove Duplicates!

Needing pizza cutter? Just use a knife.
Needing a garlic smasher? Just use a mortar and pestle.
Needing a ladle? Just use the large spoon.

It will work. I promise.

Below is my list of kitchen utensils and kitchen appliance. 

Appliances

  1. Refrigerator (small)
  2. Toaster Oven
  3. Microwave Oven
  4. Baking Oven
  5. Induction Cooker
  6. Rice Cooker
  7. Water Heater
  8. Coffee Maker

Utensils/Tools

See I don't have all these tools seen in the picture because some can be used for the other's purpose
  1. Pot
  2. 2 sizes of pan
  3. Tongs
  4. Large Spoon
  5. Turning Spatula
  6. Whisk
  7. Spatula
  8. Sifter
  9. Tea infuser
  10. Can opener and Bottle opener in one
  11. Corkscrew
  12. Wooden chopping board
  13. Peeler
  14. Grater
  15. Colander
  16. Measuring spoons
  17. 3 sets of eating utensils
  18. 3 big plates
  19. 3 small plates
  20. 3 bowls
  21. 3 tall glasses
  22. 3 mugs
  23. 1 large knife
  24. 1 small knife
  25. Mortar and pestle

How To Declutter A Tiny House?




If you live in a tiny house like me, you get to evaluate which things are really necessities and which aren't.

Living in a 19 sqm unit always keeps you analyzing what's really needed to suit your lifestyle. The things you need varies whether you eat outside or prefer to cook, you bake or you just buy, you wash your clothes or just bring it to the laundry shop, you live alone or you live with someone, you invite friends over of just go out.

Considering all these factors, I have come up with the list of essential things you need in a tiny home.

Factors: 

  1. You cook
  2. You bake
  3. You live with another person
  4. Sometimes, 3-4 guests sleep over
  5. You wash small clothes (socks, undergarments)
  6. You love coffee

Kitchen


Over the years, humans found a way to invent something for every specific thing. To declutter a tiny kitchen, we need to let go of the need to need something for everything. We can have one thing that we could use for multiple purpose. 


The rule: Remove Duplicates!

Needing pizza cutter? Just use a knife.
Needing a garlic smasher? Just use a mortar and pestle.
Needing a ladle? Just use the large spoon.

It will work. I promise.

Here is my list of kitchen utensils and kitchen appliance. 


Living Room


Even if you live in a 19sqm house, living room is there. This is the place where you accept your guests, thus this must be clutter-free, always.

The rule: To the wall!


Attach built-n shelves/cabinets to the wall.
Hang frames on the wall.
Hang hooks on the wall.
Store bags on the wall.

This will draw the eye upward and make the space looks bigger. Also, maximizes the sitting space for you and for your guests.










Friday, October 16, 2015

Thursday, October 15, 2015

How To Use GrabTaxi / GrabCar?

An app for social good, that is what GrabTaxi app is. (Although, in my theory this is the cause of the spike in traffic in the Metro because of the high number in car investments as business). A user must first download the GrabTaxi app in Playstore or in Apple Store.

There are four types of services this app offers:


  • GrabTaxi
  • Grab Express (not yet deployed)
  • GrabCar (Sedan)
  • GrabCar (Premium)


GrabTaxi

GrabTaxi is a service used by already existing cab companies. To book:

Step 1. Open the app. Make sure that your location services or GPS in enabled.



Step 2. Select GrabTaxi in the option below.


Step 3. Select your Pick up Point and your Destination. Pick-up point is usually automatically detected based on your location but you can customize it by tapping the Pick-up part of the screen.



Step 4. Select the Next arrow icon. Enter Notes to Driver (optional) and Promo Code (optional). Your estimated fare will be displayed also.

Step 5. Tap 'BOOK GRABTAXI' and wait until a driver is assigned to you.


GrabCar (Sedan)

Repeat the steps above but instead of selecting GrabTaxi at the bottom, select GrabCar (Sedan).




GrabCar (Premium)

[Under Construction]


You can always view your History in the upper left part of the screen.


Hope this helps in your public transportation lives!

How To Remove Fruit Stain From Your Hands?




Ever had the problem of stubborn fruit stain on your hands. You tried alcohol, it did not work. You tried soap, it did not work. You tried oil but to no avail.

We discovered the easy to this problem: hand sanitizer.

Note: Any brand would do.

Hope that works for you too! :)

Tuesday, October 6, 2015

How To Switch Accounts in Clash of Clans (CoC)?



Note that this tutorial requires you to have multiple accounts added in your device.

This is the first base.



Step 1. Tap the Settings (gear icon), the Settings menu will pop up.


Step 2. Tap the 'Connected' under Google Play Sign-in so that it will turn to 'Disconnected'. Tap it again it again to connect.

Step 3. Several Google accounts will be displayed. Select the one that is not currently loaded.

Step 4. Tap 'Load'.



Step 5. Type CONFIRM then select 'Okay'.



Step 6. Wait for the second base to load.



If you have any questions, feel free to drop a comment below. :)

Monday, October 5, 2015

How To Pay Meralco Bills Using Metrobank Direct?


The steps below shows how to pay Meralco bills using your Metrobank Direct. This only works for those who already have a Metrobank Direct account. Also note that overdue Meralco bills CANNOT be paid thru this method. For BPI Express Online, proceed here.

Step 1. Log in to Metrobank Direct https://personal.metrobankdirect.com/.



Step 2. Salect to 'Pay Bills' located at the left side of the screen.


Step 3. In the Pay Bills page, Select Utilities for the Category, Meralco for the Biller, then enter the ATM/Phone Reference No. found in the lower left part of your Meralco Bill (location of Reference Number shown below) both in the Subscriber Account No AND Reference No. fields. Click Continue.




Step 4. Check the information you entered and click Confirm.


You can check all your transactions in the Security Tools menu in the upper part of the page and then select Transaction History.

If you have any questions, please feel free to drop a comment below. :)

Friday, October 2, 2015

How To Open a BPI Online Account?



If you want to enjoy the convenience of BPI online banking, follow the steps below:

Step 1. Go to https://www.bpiexpressonline.com/direct_applynow.htm. Select the type of bank you would like to make an online account for.

Step 2. Select the type of account you would like to make an online account for. Click Continue.

Step 3. Select your residency. Click Continue.

BPI Online Enrollment
Step 4. Please select 'I Agree' to the Internet Banking Service Agreement.


Step 5. Enter your account details. Click Submit.


Step 6. Enter personal information and login details. Click Submit.


Step 7. Express Online Confirmation will be shown. An email confirmation will also be sent to the email you used to register. Follow the steps in the confirmation page or in the email sent.


Congratulations! You now have a BPI online account that you can use to pay your bills, load your mobile, transfer funds, and more.

If you have questions, feel free to leave a comment below. :)