Save time: the best tips

Save time in the bathroom

You belong to the people who like to dawdle in the bathroom in the morning, take a shower too long and forget the time in front of the mirror? Dangerous, especially if after the time change nor the factor fatigue added. First tip: Get a big, beautiful watch. Second tip: Dry your hair in turbo gear, Towels made of special microfibers absorb a lot of moisture (eg from "Wildfox" via www.neckermann.de, "Nordisk" via www.otto.de). To dry the hair even faster, use a professional hair dryer (from 1800 watts, eg from Braun, Remington). Special ion technology protects against frizzy hair.

Save time in the bathroom II

Also with the facial care valuable minutes can be saved. The trick is: First the cream, then the rest. So first wash and cream the face, then brush your teeth, during which the cream can completely penetrate - so you can apply the make-up easier. For even more time savings instead of Foundation apply a tinted day cream (eg "Skin Yoga Sun Protection" by Artdeco).

Save time while exercising

Extensive jogging laps and long trips to the gym can make you relax next week. So that works with the spring figure anyway, we recommend that ChroniquesDuVasteMonde circuit training with salsa inserts, It strengthens all the muscles in just 30 minutes, shaping the figure and bringing it into shape.

Save time while shopping

Already knew? The word "strolling" comes from Low German and actually means "dangling". What has that got to do with our topic? Well, it shows us that the typical shopping lover often changes direction, drifts, sometimes goes there, sometimes goes there. In short: she needs a lot of time. It's quicker if you buy your clothes online next week. For example, at one of the great vintage online shops that we have found for you. But beware: Even in the network there is great dangling danger!

Save time in the evening

End the evening on the sofa, with a classic movie as an entertainment program. Good idea, but such a movie lasts like 90 minutes and longer. They do not have you? Consume the classic in the short version. In his book "Classic film for the fast ones" (Knaur, 208 p., 8.99 euros) Henrik Lange tells 99 films in four pictures each. Since "Casablanca" takes only 12 seconds instead of 102 minutes and is still very entertaining. And before you hear "As Time Goes By" for the first time in the movie, you've already read through the movie history.

Save time on the computer

Always amazing what search engines take everything from us. For example, arithmetic. Before you dig out the calculator or even bother yourself, let go of Google for yourself, Simply type the task in the search box and the search engine will spit out the correct result. This works with words, numbers and symbols, for example "9867: 7", "17 x 4" or "13 percent of 845". You always wanted to know how many seconds have three days? That too is no problem: enter "3 days in seconds". The result: 259 200.

Save time in the household

Do not feel like vacuuming and mowing - but not your own children, which could force you to? That does not matter These handy household robots are happy to take the work off your hands (and do not whine too). In the garden is the "Robomower" Your personal grass terminator and independently keeps each straw to the desired length. And in the apartment sucks "IRobot Scooba" not only dust without your help, he also wipes the floor in a single wash. Downside - with just under € 1,000 (Robomow), or 430 € (Scooba), these staff are not cheap. On the other hand, never scrub and mow the investment is almost worth it - assuming they do not bicker at work like "organic" siblings.

In Berlin, you can also save time in laundry by doing your laundry by "ZipJet" pick up and have you brought back - whether from the office or from home. An app makes it possible. Information can be found on zipjet.de.

Save time in the kitchen

In our Recipe Database you will find many quick, delicious dishes that can be prepared in no time. For example Risotto with smoked salmon, You can even save yourself the walk to the supermarket, because the ingredients are available at every well-stocked gas station.

Risotto with smoked salmon

Ingredients for 3 servings: -300 g risotto rice (or rice pudding) -100 ml white wine -2 tbsp butter -100 g smoked salmon

From the stock: Onion, olive oil, vegetable broth, possibly parsley or basil 1. Finely chop the onion and fry in 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Add the rinsed, drained rice and simmer for two minutes with stirring, then add the wine. At medium heat, allow the liquid to boil down completely. Then gradually add about 1 liter of very hot vegetable stock, stir and let it cook until the rice is cooked, which takes about 15 to 20 minutes. 2. In the meantime, finely dice the salmon and leave to stand in the melted butter. Stir butter with salmon under the prepared risotto, season to taste with salt and pepper, if necessary arrange with basil or parsley. Preparation time: 30 minutes Per serving: 560 kcal, 14 g protein, 18 g fat, 79 g carbohydrates

How good is your time management?

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