Assorted Tips, Hope They Help

I'm following Seth Godin's lead and offering up some totally random assorted tips, because seriously, who doesn't love unsolicited advice???

1. Never underestimate the value of a sincere apology. If you blew it, own it.

2. If you're washing your hair every day, you're wasting your time.

3. There is probably at least one thing that's making you ask yourself, "Am I normal?" The answer is probably yes - the scope of "normal" is much broader than you think.

4. The only 2 things that you can do to actually slow your skin's aging process are to use a prescription retinoid and minimize your UV exposure by staying out of the sun or wearing SPF 30 (or higher) every day. Anyone who tells you otherwise is selling you something.

5. If you're thinking about getting a dog, you probably shouldn't.

6. All you can do is all you can do. Remind yourself of this often, especially if you're a mom.

7. The best way to clean your microwave is to nuke a bowl of water for 2-3 minutes and let it sit in the closed microwave for another minute or so, then just wiped it out with a kitchen sponge. Seriously, you're welcome.

8. Save money on groceries without using the word 'coupon' as a verb: Never pay more than $1.99 per pound for chicken breasts, and never pay more than $2.00 for a box of cereal. These sale prices are easy to come by at least once a month.

9. Once something is in your closet it doesn't matter what a good deal it was.

10. Pick your favorite thing in your nearby natural environment (the sunset, the ocean, the mountains, etc) and make it a point to be around it more often.