If you grew up with an awesome mom , I bet she taught you many amazing things . My mom did, and I feel extremely grateful for that. But there are many other people out there who weren’t so fortunate.
One woman on TikTok who goes by the handle @eva_feeva shared some important “mom advice” your mom might not have taught you for people who grew up without a parent. Check it out.
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1. How To Fold A T-Shirt Part 1
I don’t know about you, but I think folding a T-shirt efficiently is a bit of an art, ha, ha. When you follow these steps here, you’ll understand why.
This tip saves a ton of storage space.
I really like how compact the T-shirt looks after you fold it like this. Then you can store a lot more of them in a drawer or in your closet. Two thumbs up on that one.
2. This Breathing Exercise
Life can get very overwhelming, especially lately. Don’t you agree? But if you do these breathing exercises, they can help regulate your fight or flight responses so you can be calm and think more clearly. Try it.
3. This Laundry Advice
Doing laundry for the first time can be hard. So first things first, separate your darks from lights. Then, fill up your laundry cup according to how many clothes you’re going to wash. Make sure to pour the detergent in first.
Make sure you don’t overfill the washing machine.
That way, all your clothes can swish around freely so you can get into all the nooks and crannies to clean them better. Then, pick the cycle for the type of clothing you’re washing. That’s it. Easy, huh?
4. Use Vinegar To Clean Almost Anything
Here’s a very useful tip: you can use white vinegar to clean most things. Just mix it with a bit of water and spray on surfaces like your shower, tub, sinks, and so on so forth.
5. This Skin Type Advice
Wash your face and pat your skin dry. Don’t apply any other products to your face and wait one hour. After that hour, assess your skin.
Here are the common characteristics of each skin type: Dry skin will feel itchy and flaky. Oily skin will feel greasy. Combination skin will be oily in the T-zone, but normal elsewhere. Sensitive skin will be red, irritated, and itchy. Normal skin will feel even and smooth.
6. How To Fold Towels
If you’re a bit of a neat freak (and who isn’t really?), then you might find the way this lady folds her towels very efficient. I’m intrigued by these two steps here, so let’s see it all. Shall we?
No more struggling to fold towels.
Not only does this technique ensures that you take up less space in your closet, it also looks good too, eh? I need to start folding all my towels this way. Are you with me?
7. This Mattress Protector Tip
Who here has a mattress protector? Well, if you don’t have one, then get it ASAP. Did you know that it provides waterproof protection and keeps stuff like sweat, spills, allergens, and dead skin cells from penetrating your mattress? Eww! That’s right!
8. This Storage Tip
As adults, we accumulate a lot of paperwork. So, where do you keep all those important documents? This lady recommends a filing box that you can sort into categories. You can keep all your bills and other crucial documents neatly organized that way.
9. This Gas Pump Advice
If you’ve ever been intimidated by filling up your own gas at the pump, you’re not the only one. This lady provides an easy breakdown of how to do it, and I, for one, am grateful for it.
Pumping gas is easy if you follow these steps.
Turn off your car and take the keys out. Open the gas door and screw off the cap. First, put your card in and they will ask for your pin or zip code. Next, pick your gas.
The majority of cars need just unleaded. Pop the nozzle in snuggly, then flip up the tab to hold the handle in place. Wait for it to fill up. Put the gas nozzle back, screw back on the cap, and close the door. Voilà!
10. How To Brush Your Hair
I have long hair, and I can attest to the fact that it always gets tangled. Therefore, I learned the proper way to brush my hair, so I don’t create any further damage.
So, here’s how you’re supposed to do it right.
Hold your hair in sections and brush from the bottom up. Once you get rid of the tangles, you can move onto the scalp. Brush from scalp to ends to move your natural oils around.
11. How To Remember Days In A Month
Here’s an easy way to remember how many days there are in a month. Use the hills and valleys of your knuckles. However, you need to remember that July and August both have 31 days, so count off on both hands.
12. This Important Reminder
“Don’t be afraid to be yourself. You deserve to take up space in this world just the way you are.”
This is so true, huh? The world is full of people, and we’re all different. So celebrate how unique you are.
13. And This Reminder
“We are all learning, growing, and completely unique. You are capable of doing amazing things.”
Amen to that. It’s easy to compare yourself to others, but in the end, nobody is exactly the same. We are all capable of accomplishing incredible things in our own way.
Listen up!
Even though these tips here may seem simple, they can be super helpful for those who grew up without a mom or a parent altogether.
I’m happy there are people out there who share life tips like these, because they sure are appreciated.
