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fromMetro Silicon Valley | Silicon Valley's Leading Weekly
2 days ago

Rob Brezsny's Free Will Astrology for September 4-10, 2025

Austin Curtis was a prominent Black scientist whose work had spectacularly practical applications. Among his successes: He developed many new uses for peanut byproducts, including rubbing oils for pain relief. His work exploited the untapped potential of materials that others neglected or discarded. I urge you to adopt a similar strategy in the coming weeks, Aries: Be imaginative as you repurpose scraps and leftovers. Convert afterthoughts into useful assets. Breakthroughs could come from compost heaps, forgotten files or half-forgotten ideas.
Mindfulness
Remodel
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

I moved all my belongings across the country 5 times in a year without a car. There are 4 things I wish I'd known sooner.

Relocation without a car requires resourcefulness and organization, as well as the willingness to ask for help.
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

My grandmother had 10 children and not a lot of money. She taught me how to live on a tight budget as a single mom.

My grandmother had a remarkable ability to create something cozy and plentiful with very little on hand, showing the importance of resourcefulness in meal preparation.
Parenting
Food & drink
fromTasting Table
1 month ago

8 American Dishes Invented Out Of Necessity - Tasting Table

Many American comfort foods were created out of necessity rather than desire, reflecting creativity in times of scarcity.
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

The Hidden Superpower of Making Something Out of Nothing

Creativity is not exclusive to artists; it thrives in everyday acts marked by necessity and emotional stakes, providing resilience and connectivity.
Everyday cooking
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

I regularly rescue furniture and other items from the side of the road. I've even trained my teens to always be on the lookout for 'roadside treasures.'

My teenage daughter called me twice in a row. Worried, I texted, 'In a meeting, emergency?' She replied, 'No, just a good table on the side of the road.'
Alternative transportation
Everyday cooking
fromTasting Table
3 months ago

Why No One Really Eats Mock Ham Salad Sandwiches Anymore - Tasting Table

Mock ham salad originated as a resourceful dish during the Great Depression and WWII, utilizing bologna as a substitute for ham.
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