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First, let me say: I’ve never been someone to share an email address or (gasp) Facebook account with a significant other. I don’t think couples need to “share it all,” let alone a jumbled social media profile crammed with photos of their messed up toes on the beach.

However, when several children – and all of their 6,732 extracurricular activities, doctor and dentist appointments, billing, and daily school emails for the love of Baby Jesus – come into play, things change.

I have realized the folly of my ways and have now cried for all these years not having used this simple but brilliant technique to share all of the information. Because there is so, so much. Would you like to be the sole custodian of this horrific collection of long “transport memories” and “school lunch registrations” until your kids graduate? I am you in the future and I am here to tell you no. No the hell you don’t.

Ideally, a family email address is used to inform both parents equally about processes, updates, meetings, school supplies inquiries, etc. – so that they can handle the associated workload fairly. In reality, it may look more like the person who normally does most of the logistical coordination is still doing this, but can now give off an angry “You have the same information as me” when they take a break from the Need work at the information desk. Cruise director. And that’s fine too.

The family email can still help combat information overload and resentment for the “leading parent” while also helping their partner feel more involved and informed. And this is a particularly useful technique for co-parents who are no longer living together to ensure that all relevant information gets to both parties.

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This is how a family email address works for you

First, choose a simple email address that clearly identifies who you are, such as: “RachelsParents@gmail.com” or “MorseFamily@gmail.com”. So that you don’t have to check a separate email address every day or that an important email is accidentally deleted by a parent, have these emails forwarded to your primary email address so you don’t miss a thing.

(You can even set up filters so that emails from the school domain are only forwarded to your primary email address when they are considered most important.)

The advantages

You may be thinking, “Can’t we just send two email addresses to the school (or wherever) and they’ll put both into the system?” And the answer is: maybe. Sometimes it works – but it’s not a foolproof system. Requests are lost, you may need to follow up, district-wide software can be old and buggy. Not to mention, would you like to go through the Rigamarole “Please put these two email addresses in the account” on any organization that requires parenting email by your child by the age of 18?

Possible dangers

Confusion can arise if someone accidentally replies, logs in, or starts a conversation with a teacher from their personal email address without notifying the other parent. Another thing that can get more confused is which emails you haven’t read yet. In your personal inbox, the bold face of any unread email is a powerful visual indicator. If your partner has already opened the email in a shared inbox, it will be harder to see what you haven’t seen. It takes more attention to make sure you don’t miss a thing.

Decent communication and trying in good faith to try to develop a constructive habit of always copying your partner or co-parent’s answers can help mitigate these potential problems. (And if that doesn’t work, you can interrupt the forwarding to your personal inbox and keep all correspondence in the family account.) Have fun voting! (Never said a parent).

Evernote used to be the king of note-taking apps, but Notion is a strong contender for the throne. And with its integrations and API, Notion is much more than just a note taking app. But you don’t need to worry about any of that.

The best thing about the concept is that it’s expandable and free. You can go crazy with the customizations and integrations without paying for a premium tier.

At its core, what makes Notion so great is its blocks and its linking system. Each note can be broken down into multiple blocks (like tables), and you can link notes to each to create a rich, custom note system.

It may feel a little overwhelming at first, but trust us, if you invest enough time, you will get great results with the Notion System.

The only glaring problem with Notion is that it doesn’t have a really useful offline mode. If this is important to you, give it a try Evernote or Microsoft OneNote. And when you’re too overwhelmed by all the things you have to do, try a quick meditation.

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Everything in life has a set of etiquette rules and running is no exception. But when you usually run alone, the rules can be a bit obscure. Here, thanks to Reddits r / running, are some of those “unwritten rules” that you may not know until you break them.

When and how to overtake someone

Whether you’re in a race or just running in a busy park, it’s pretty common for you to approach someone who is running a little slower than you.

“Don’t run two or three steps behind someone you just happened to run for more than a few seconds,” says Double-You-Dot. If you pass it, make that decision and actually pass it.

On the flip side, if they’re running faster than you and you are using them as motivation (that old “pretend there’s an invisible rope and they’ll pull you forward”) hold back and do so from a respectful distance.

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When should you blow a snot rocket?

“Fall back or pull the side of a group before you spit or spit rocket,” advises Renago47. Don’t just start spitting body fluids in the middle of the pack.

Know which side of the street to walk on

If you are on a street with no sidewalks, go left (in the US) so you face the traffic. This means you can see the cars coming your way instead of them sneaking up on you from behind. The exception is that you can switch to the other side when she has better visibility in a blind turn. Safety first.

“I think this could be a written rule,” says texas1hunter, pointing out that it is often the law. Bicycles, however should drive on the right side of the road because they are considered vehicular traffic.

Know how much to share with non-running friends (which is often very little)

The only thing worse than listening to a piece from another long weekend is listening to someone recount their nonsensical dream about last night.

“Realize that for non-runners your run doesn’t matter,” says Dolphintrout. LewdDudeNoob adds, “If a non-runner asks how a race went, make them ask more questions. Your eyes glaze over when you reveal too much information. “

Do not reveal your split times or body parts unless the person you are speaking to specifically asks. (If so, you are likely runner yourself.) The best answer to “How was your run?” Is all you can put in a sentence. Then stop.

When to make room

If you run with a group, you still have to share the road. Leave enough space for other runners or walkers to pass you, even if it means walking on the sidewalk one at a time.

“Watch out for sparks,” says gleenglass. “[Y]You don’t want to be the idiots who get a skateboarder to pay a hard deposit because you chose not to read the signs before you get on the bike / blade / board path to go at 5. ”

Why you should be making noise

Announce when you are helping someone off their feet (especially anyone who is walking or standing still – you’re approaching faster than you might think). “I’ve had so many people behind me and I’m scared to death,” says TalkToPlantsNotCops. You like to yell “Left!” But another Redditor notes that often people are not sure if you should be on the left or if they should drag to the left. (My solution is to say something like “Hello” or “Good morning,” which still scares people, but not that much.)

If you’re too shy for that, mickja1 has another suggestion: “I’ll drag my shoe on the floor when I’m 15-20 ‘behind you so you can hear me coming.”

When should you wear the racing shirt?

“It’s bad luck to wear the race shirt during the race,” says runwithlibrarians. The shirt should be a souvenir when you’re done. The exception is that if you’ve run the race before, it’s always cool to wear last year’s jersey, or you can always wear a shirt from another race.

Where can you run on the track

“Stay out of lane one unless you’re doing fast work,” says JPMmiles. This is another one that is often written; Check on your local circuit for a rules sign.

“Lane one” is the innermost lane of the track, and the fastest people should be there. You can jump onto lane one to overtake someone or to save some distance when turning, but don’t hang out for entire laps unless you’re going so fast that you really don’t expect someone to overtake you.

When to wave to other runners

This will likely vary from place to place, but we have some opinions on when and if other runners should be recognized.

“That is a prerequisite,” says bigherb33 of the so-called “Runner’s Wave”. The answers make it clear that the wave can be a briefly raised hand or a simple nod and smile. The exceptions, Adrianmonk say, are at races or on a path or road so crowded that you’d just keep waving.

And what if someone waves to you? “At least take it back, you bloody monsters,” says do_NOT_pm_ur_titties (an etiquette expert, clearly). When someone smiles or waves, you should respond somewhat politely.

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Twitter user Cuchillo Lope just dropped an accidental bomb on the social media platform asking users about the type of movies that, when recommended, feel like green flags for your relationship with the referrer (as opposed to , well, red):

There has been a lot of thoughtful discussions about how far you can really judge someone by their movie tastes and whether the notion of red or green flags goes into simplifying movie counts, forcing us to make assumptions about people’s tastes without understanding the reason why people like what they like. (There are also a ton of absolutely FURIOUS Fight Club fans who insist there is no red flag … unless you don’t like the Fight Club. I came here to defend the movie, honestly, but now I am reconsidering my whole scene.)

And then there were the people who took the question at face value and offered movies that would give them warm fuzzies and make them feel good about others they like. Here are the green flag films made up by Twitter.

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For the past year and a half we have spent a lot of awake time in our bedrooms. It was a place to relax, get away from work, and hide from the world (or young children). Perhaps it suddenly looks monotonous or outdated – or you are simply tired of looking at the same old room again and again after so much time in your four walls. However, even on a tight budget, you can make a few simple changes to give your bedroom a new feel.

How to make your bedroom look bigger

Changing the bedroom curtains doesn’t sound like a big change, but how you hang them and what style you choose can actually (or may not) give the illusion of a larger space. IKEA design and spokeswoman Janice Simonsen said Makler.com that she advises customers to hang curtains as close to the ceiling as possible. The height of the curtains draws the view upwards and gives the feeling of higher ceilings. And you don’t have to choose it the expensive variety to achieve the goal – there are many cheap options out thereif you dig a little.

Sometimes, if we want to illuminate a room, we don’t have to look much further than the lighting itself – architectural site Arch2O suggests using multiple light sources to get rid of dark corners that make the room appear smaller. Wall and pendant lights, in particular, are a great way to bring light into the dark areas of your bedroom.

A little color can go a long way

With all home updates, the easiest way to make a significant change is often to go straight to the paint. Depending on the brand, type, and color, you’ll be walking around with a gallon of paint $ 20 to $ 30; If you’re painting all of the walls of a larger room, you will likely need two cans to get the job done. If you want to limit paint costs even further, consider the following: just paint an accent wall to create a focal point where there was none before.

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However, look beyond your walls when thinking of how a can of paint could spice up the room – painting an old wooden headboard, tired mirror, or even a simple dresser with an accent color can add a little whimsy.

Bring in new fabrics and accents

Finally, you should focus on replacing soft accents that are affordable and easy to swap out, including pillows, linens, and rugs. For a cozy feeling, opt for a new quilt, duvet or accent pillow in deep, warm colors and a matching plush carpet. To spice things up, look for lighter colors or bold patterns. The bed is almost always the focal point of any bedroom, so start there and work your way outside.