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New York Times
3 days ago
- General
- New York Times
Best Practices
Every app I use is trying to get me to start a streak. My Kindle praises me when I read a few days in a row. The New York Times Games app gives me gold stars if I do the crossword puzzle every morning. The clothing resale site Poshmark offers me a vague promise of 'rewards' if I keep listing my old pants at a regular cadence. I like to think of myself as a person who can't be swayed by shallow blandishments, but I am attracted to these incentives. I'm a pleaser. If there's a good grade to be gotten, I want the A. In her recent Times story about the benefits of streaks, Nell McShane Wulfhart humbly admits that she has run at least a mile a day for seven years and counting. I read this with a combination of awe and self-recrimination. She even ran her mile when she had Covid! She once ran it naked in a hotel room! This commitment to consistency and fitness seems noble, almost heroic. What am I doing with my life (besides selling my old pants)? Well, I am flossing my teeth. I haven't flossed every single day for seven years, but I have flossed every day since the last time I went to the dentist, which was several months ago, and the pride I feel in this streak is completely out of proportion with the size of the achievement. I wouldn't dare miss a day at this point, not because I'm worried about tartar buildup, but because of how wildly good it feels, at the end of even the worst day, to be able to say, 'Well, at least I have my flossing streak.' I'm aware this sounds pathetic, but it works for me. Once you're on a roll, each day that you add to your streak feels like a prize, an economist told Wulfhart. Of course you want to continue — there's so little in life that offers regular, guaranteed wins. Then there's the loss-aversion motivator: 'Research shows that once you're on a streak, the fear of losing it is stronger than the motivating power of just gaining another day,' Wulfhart writes. Yes, it feels good to tick off another day of flossing, but the idea of losing my months of perfect performance, the disappointment I'd feel in myself if I went back to being a mere mortal with no special dental regimen, keeps me at it. We learn to love streaks as children, when good habits are gamified and there's no feeling so pleasurable as seeing the accumulation of metallic star stickers on a chart. Do we ever outgrow this? It's tempting to observe the patterns of one's life and think, Where might I start a streak? You're looking for things you're already doing that you could continue to do regularly. You're actively identifying things you can do that will make you proud of you. Streaks are really just rituals dressed up in the language of self-optimization. A meditation streak is the same as a meditation practice, only with different framing. Whether we call the activity a streak or a practice, a ritual or a ceremony, it's serving a similar purpose: adding structure, purpose, predictability, meaning to our days. Want all of The Times? Subscribe.
Scottish Sun
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
The secret part of the charity shop you're forgetting to check for unique buys – I found a perfect dress in mine for £2
The dress appeared to be handmade too, judging by the lack of label HIDDEN GEM The secret part of the charity shop you're forgetting to check for unique buys – I found a perfect dress in mine for £2 Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) EVERYONE knows to check the bags and shoes section in charity shops for some amazing bargains. But there's a hidden section of thrift stores that people are forgetting to look in, and they're missing some incredible purchases. 6 Els hit the jackpot as she came across a stunning gold dress in the charity shop Credit: TikTok/@ 6 The one-of-a-kind dress was hanging in the fancy dress section Credit: TikTok/@ 6 It featured stunning beaded embroidery around the top and bottom Credit: TikTok/@ 6 She then showed off the dress - which she grabbed for just £2 - as she modelled it Credit: TikTok/@ Even Els, who's a pro at stumbling across hidden gems, admitted that she's never looked in the fancy dress section before. But she said in the video on her TikTok page that she's glad she did - as she ended up finding a one-of-a-kind, handmade gold dress for just £2. "Today I learned to never skip the Halloween costumes section," she wrote over the top of the clip, which showed her coming across the stunning outfit. The dress appeared to be leopard-print with gold detailing, with carefully encrusted gem cups and draped sections to make it even more flattering. The bottom was also embroidered with sparkling gem flowers - and Els managed to get the dress for just four Canadian dollars, the equivalent of £2. "Still in shock!" she captioned the video. She added in response to one question: "There is no tag, it looks handmade & the dress is not for sale, I'm sorryyy!" And the comments section was immediately filled with remarks from people stunned by her incredible purchase. "Looks very Roberto Cavalli," one said. "This is a professional belly dance costume, they cost hundreds of dollars!" another wrote. We went hunting in the charity shop's 'rag house' and were stunned by our discoveries - we found a £80 bag & £600 shirt As a third added: "I think this is ballroom Latin costume. "Look them up. They are soooo expensive!" "That and sunset pics at the beach would eatttt!" someone else suggested. While others shared their own similar finds in charity shops and on secondhand apps and websites. "Someone listed once listed a Emilio Pucci set as a clown Halloween set on Poshmark for $25," one wrote. "It haunts me to this day someone got so lucky lol!" Top charity shop tips for bagging a bargain Ross Dutton has been a manager for Crisis's charity shops for four years and currently runs the charity's Finsbury Park shop in London. Choose your area - As a rule of thumb, the posher the area, the better quality the clothes that are donated. Don't hang around - If you see something you like, buy it, as it'll likely be gone when you come back Look out for cut-off labels - Some of your favourite high street stores will have deals with local charity shops to donate stock that isn't sold during their own sales. Often part of the deal is that they need to cut the labels off the clothes. Stay at home - While some charities have their own site, like Oxfam and Crisis. many also sell from dedicated eBay stores, such as British Heart Foundation and Scope. You won't get the range of bargains that you would get in a physical store, but if you're looking for something specific it may be worth checking online too. "My fave dress was in the Halloween section," another added. "It's technically a black bird costume, but it's just a black dress with a strapless off the shoulder black feathered neckline. "I always check now!" "I worked at the thrift and everything fun/fur/sparkly/leather/baddie went into Halloween cause they didn't think it would sell," a third revealed. "Omg the shoessss too - there's so many good ones at Halloween!" "Halloween season is truly thrifting heaven!" someone else said. Els modelled the dress in another video, showing that it clung to her enviable figure and fit her like a glove. "Belly dance costume dress! It was made for you!" one gushed. "OHHHHHHHH MY GODDDDD!!! IT WAS EVEN BETTER THAN I IMAGINED!" another added. "You're not wearing the dress, the dress is wearing you - stunning!" a third commented. 6 She then modelled the dress in another video - showing it fit her like a glove Credit: TikTok/@
The Irish Sun
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
The secret part of the charity shop you're forgetting to check for unique buys – I found a perfect dress in mine for £2
EVERYONE knows to check the bags and shoes section in charity shops for some amazing bargains. But there's a hidden section of thrift stores that people are forgetting to look in, and they're missing some incredible purchases. 6 Els hit the jackpot as she came across a stunning gold dress in the charity shop Credit: TikTok/@ 6 The one-of-a-kind dress was hanging in the fancy dress section Credit: TikTok/@ 6 It featured stunning beaded embroidery around the top and bottom Credit: TikTok/@ 6 She then showed off the dress - which she grabbed for just £2 - as she modelled it Credit: TikTok/@ Even Els, who's a pro at stumbling across hidden gems, admitted that she's never looked in the fancy dress section before. But she said in the "Today I learned to never skip the Halloween costumes section," she wrote over the top of the clip, which showed her coming across the stunning outfit. The dress appeared to be leopard-print with gold detailing, with carefully encrusted gem cups and draped sections to make it even more flattering. The bottom was also embroidered with sparkling gem flowers - and Els managed to get the dress for just four Canadian dollars, the equivalent of £2. "Still in shock!" she captioned the video. She added in response to one question: "There is no tag, it looks handmade & the dress is not for sale, I'm sorryyy!" And the comments section was immediately filled with remarks from people stunned by her incredible purchase. Most read in Fabulous "Looks very Roberto Cavalli," one said. "This is a professional belly dance costume, they cost hundreds of dollars!" another wrote. We went hunting in the charity shop's 'rag house' and were stunned by our discoveries - we found a £80 bag & £600 shirt As a third added: "I think this is ballroom Latin costume. "Look them up. They are soooo expensive!" "That and sunset pics at the beach would eatttt!" someone else suggested. While others shared their own similar finds in charity shops and on secondhand apps and websites. "Someone listed once listed a Emilio Pucci set as a clown Halloween set on Poshmark for $25," one wrote. "It haunts me to this day someone got so lucky lol!" Top charity shop tips for bagging a bargain Ross Dutton has been a manager for Crisis's charity shops for four years and currently runs the charity's Finsbury Park shop in London. Choose your area - As a rule of thumb, the posher the area, the better quality the clothes that are donated. Don't hang around - If you see something you like, buy it, as it'll likely be gone when you come back Look out for cut-off labels - Some of your favourite high street stores will have deals with local charity shops to donate stock that isn't sold during their own sales. Often part of the deal is that they need to cut the labels off the clothes. Stay at home - While some charities have their own site, like "My fave dress was in the Halloween section," another added. "It's technically a black bird costume, but it's just a black dress with a strapless off the shoulder black feathered neckline. "I always check now!" "I worked at the thrift and everything fun/fur/sparkly/leather/baddie went into Halloween cause they didn't think it would sell," a third revealed. "Omg the shoessss too - there's so many good ones at Halloween!" "Halloween season is truly thrifting heaven!" someone else said. Els modelled the dress "Belly dance costume dress! It was made for you!" one gushed. Read more on the Irish Sun "OHHHHHHHH MY GODDDDD!!! IT WAS EVEN BETTER THAN I IMAGINED!" another added. "You're not wearing the dress, the dress is wearing you - stunning!" a third commented. 6 She then modelled the dress in another video - showing it fit her like a glove Credit: TikTok/@ 6 It clung to her figure in all the right places Credit: TikTok/@
Yahoo
03-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
20 Things To Sell for Extra Money During Inflation
With the high cost of living these days, who couldn't use extra cash? When you look around your house or rummage through your closets, you undoubtedly will find things that certainly aren't trash but could be someone else's treasure. Why not consider selling them to pad your coffers? Check Out: Consider This: The unused items collecting dust in your home could be worth hundreds or thousands of dollars. People tend to underestimate the value of their belongings, but they are often happy to pay serious cash for rare or limited items, said Jacquie Denny, founder of Everything But The House (EBTH), an online estate sale service. However, even everyday items and childhood toys can find a buyer. Whether you need money to pay bills or want to build your savings account, check around your house for these things you can sell to make some fast cash. If you've transitioned to working from home like many other Americans, those fancy dresses or business suits probably got shoved to the back of the closet. Instead of letting them gather moths, why not let them gather up some coins? If you have some designer threads you don't mind parting with, you could resell them for a pretty penny. Brick-and-mortar consignment stores are one option, but if you want to skip the in-store experience and maintain more control over pricing, your best bet is to sell used or very lightly worn clothes and shoes online through Poshmark or eBay. If you don't want to deal with the hassle of individually selling — and don't mind making potentially less money — thredUP is an online resale site that allows you to send in clean, brand-name clothing and shoes in bulk, with the option to donate whatever they don't take to resell. Find Out: Learn More: If you paid big bucks for designer shoes or a handbag that you now rarely use, you can also look to sell these items online. Frugal living expert Lauren Greutman said she has sold shoes through Poshmark for up to 50% of the retail price. You can photograph the items you want to sell using the Poshmark app and list them instantly. Poshmark takes care of shipping costs by emailing you a prepaid label. For sales under $15, Poshmark charges a flat rate fee of $2.95. For sales above $15, the commission is 20% and you keep 80%. If you're unsure of how to price the item, look online and see what similar items are going for. Consider that any flaws must be disclosed, or else you wind up in hot water with a buyer. Try This: If you inherited a necklace that isn't your style or have a ring from an ex you no longer want to look at, you might consider selling these pieces. Fine jewelry can be worth quite a lot, Denny said. To ensure that you get the full value of your jewelry, consider having items appraised beforehand. You can find an appraiser near you through the American Society of Appraisers' site, Many households have $400 to $800 worth of cash in the form of unused laptop computers, said Michele Perry, a consumer tech expert at electronics resale site Gazelle. Fortunately, sites such as Gazelle, and Decluttr make it easy to unload these unwanted laptops for cash. Remember to back up your device and then delete any information on it before sending it in. Used cell phones are another tech item you can sell for cash — often even if damaged. 'Most devices still have value even if they are broken or damaged, as long as they are fully functional and just have a broken screen or need to replace a battery or button,' Perry said. Even a fairly dated model, like the iPhone 11, can net as much as $100, according to 9to5Mac. Discover More: According to a survey from 47% of Americans report having at least one unused gift card. In all, they total $21 billion. If you have gift cards you're not planning to use, you can sell them to earn supplemental income on sites like CardCash and Raise. The sites purchase gift cards for less than face value and then resell them at a discount. Exploring the basement at your grandparents' house might yield more than a treasure trove of photo albums, but the actual treasure of old and potentially valuable coins. If your parents or grandparents brought collectible coins or active currency back from other countries, you should get them appraised by a professional coin collector. If you have books (including textbooks) that you don't intend to read again — or never opened in the first place — you can turn them into cash by selling them online. Check to see if you have any first-edition books or books autographed by authors, Denny said, as these items could be good sources of hidden money. Greutman recommended selling unwanted books on Amazon. Scan your books using the free Amazon Seller app, which illustrates their current value. List your books with the app and price them based on Amazon's pricing suggestions, she said. Note: Amazon does take a service fee of 99 cents per item sold. You also can visit sites like AbeBooks and Biblio to see what your books might be worth — a must-do step with vintage and/or rare editions. Explore More: If you inherited a collection of porcelain dolls from your grandmother, it might be time to dig them out of storage and put them on the market. In fact, according to Denny, people are willing to pay top dollar for collectible dolls. Additionally, individuals who have old American Girl dolls might be sitting on cash cows. Recently, a rare 1986 Samantha American Girl, in mint condition, was listed on eBay for $5,995. Shoppers watching the auction numbered in the double digits. Make some extra cash by selling unwanted furniture occupying your garage, attic or storage unit space. Along with selling items in consignment stores, which offer owners a percentage of the final price, individuals can opt to advertise locally on Facebook Marketplace, Craigslist or OfferUp. Budgets are Sexy blogger J. Money recommended, when selling an item, posting several pictures, providing all of the dimensions, using keywords such as brand names in your description and researching prices of similar items. Additionally, make yourself available by email to respond to interested buyers. That guitar or drum set you bought years ago because you thought you were starting a band can be turned into cash if your dreams of rock stardom never materialize. You also can sell musical instruments online through sites such as Reverb. You keep 92.3% of the selling price, minus an additional 25-cent fee. Explore More: Outdoor sporting goods — such as bicycles, canoes and fishing gear — tend to sell well on EBTH, Denny noted. If you have sporting goods you bought for yourself or your kids, you can sell them on your own through Facebook Marketplace, Craigslist or OfferUp, too. Additionally, you can take sports gear — like skis, golf clubs, baseball bats, gloves and football cleats and pads — to a Play It Again Sports store. They'll assess your equipment and make you an offer on the spot. If you collected baseball cards or sports jerseys as a child, you might be able to exchange these items for much-needed cash. Signed sports memorabilia, in particular, can be a big source of income. 'The more famous the player, the higher the prices demanded,' Denny said. For best results, consider having your items appraised to determine how valuable they are. You can find an appraiser through or have trading cards professionally authenticated through the Professional Sports Authentication at One of the best places to sell sports memorabilia is eBay, which many sports enthusiasts use to find collectibles. If your authentication shows you have a really valuable card, consider calling on an experienced auction house to help. If you have antiques you're willing to sell, their value will hinge largely on their condition and whether they are rare or have historical significance, Denny said. 'With antiques, small scratches and evidence of light wear and tear can increase the value slightly, but structural damage and other repairs can be costly and dissuade sellers,' she said. 'All these complicating factors are part of why it's important to work with a reputable appraiser.' You can sell through auction houses, antiques dealers and even on eBay — but be sure to get quotes from a few services before proceeding. Additionally, you can sell antiques at EBTH, which offers appraisers who will value individual items or an entire estate. Read Next: Whether you have inherited artwork that isn't your taste or pieces you purchased are collecting dust in the attic, you can opt to sell these items for cash. For fine art, consider having items appraised before selling. Regional artwork sells particularly well in EBTH sales, Denny said. You can also sell your fine art through auction houses. If formal dining isn't your style, you can unload that china set you inherited or received as a wedding gift at a local consignment store. Denny said china is a popular item sold on EBTH — especially sets made by Spode, Lenox and modern designers, like Ralph Lauren. Additionally, sellers can list china sets on sites such as Facebook Marketplace. If you inherited some sterling silver trays, serving spoons or other items you don't use, you might be able to earn cash selling them 'as is' or for scrap. 'If the silver holds any sort of historical significance, or has any brand association, it will offer a much greater return than if you were to sell it to scrap,' Denny said. For best results, secure quotes from several metals dealers before deciding how to part with your silver. Check More: You might have received — or even purchased — savings bonds decades ago only to forget about them completely. Billions of dollars worth of matured savings bonds have never been cashed in, according to the U.S. Department of the Treasury. Fill out a form to claim lost, stolen or destroyed savings bonds through Small appliances that are old or used can still have value, Greutman said. That's because you can sell their parts on eBay. For example, Keurig K-cup replacement water holders can sell for more than $20 on eBay. You can cash in on those video games you or your kids no longer play by selling them online or at various brick-and-mortar retailers. Sites such as Decluttr purchase used video games and offer free shipping to send in your items. Additionally, you can sell used video games at retailers such as GameStop, which will often pay cash or give you store credit. Jami Farkas, Nicole Spector and Laura Bogart contributed to the reporting for this article. More From GOBankingRates Mark Cuban: Trump's Tariffs Will Affect This Class of People the Most How Far $750K Plus Social Security Goes in Retirement in Every US Region How To Get the Most Value From Your Costco Membership in 2025 12 SUVs With the Most Reliable Engines This article originally appeared on 20 Things To Sell for Extra Money During Inflation Sign in to access your portfolio
Yahoo
02-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
7 Best Side Hustles for Students, According to Self-Made Millionaire Mark Tilbury
Are you a student looking to earn extra cash? Whether you are looking for cash to pay for school supplies or treat yourself to a meal out, taking on a side hustle might be easier than you think. In a video, self-made millionaire Mark Tilbury, who has 5.78 million YouTube subscribers, breaks down seven of the best side hustles for students. Also here are some side gigs that offer perks on top of pay. For You: Try This: TikTok is one of the fastest growing social media platforms. In September 2023, TikTok launched TikTok Shop, which is an e-commerce store. TikTok users can promote products and receive commissions on each purchase. This is a great way for students to earn extra cash for products they might already be using. Check Out: Data helps organizations create new products, services and offerings. This data is commonly collected through focus groups. Taking a few hours each week to participate in a focus group is an easy way to generate extra cash for giving your opinion. Even better, you might be able to join an online focus group. Boring business optimization takes a standard business model and optimizes it for cash flow or profitability. For example, placing a vending machine on campus. Although this business model isn't as flashy as other methods, it's an excellent way to bring in extra cash as a student. Part-time work is another side hustle that students can take on. Working part-time at your local bakery or retail store can give you access to additional funds each month. If you live in a college town, there are dozens of different part-time work opportunities that you might be able to secure. In fact, you might even be able to land a paid internship in your field. The resale market is a great side hustle for students, especially if you love shopping for gently used items or putting in sweat equity. For example, refinishing dressers that you find on the side of the road and selling them on Facebook Marketplace or opening a page on Poshmark and selling your thrifting finds. Reselling used items can be fun and give you extra spending cash. Dropshipping involves sending items directly to the end user. For example, if a customer orders a product, you have the order sent directly from a warehouse or the original seller. Dropshipping is a great strategy for students if they want to get in on the e-commerce market but don't have the space to store inventory. With e-commerce popularity continuing to rise, you can't go wrong with starting a dropshipping side hustle. Dubbing is the process of replacing the original audio in a film with a new soundtrack. Dubbing is most commonly used in international distribution to release films in different countries. This can be a great side hustle for students because of the flexibility and remote capabilities. More From GOBankingRates 6 Used Luxury SUVs That Are a Good Investment for Retirees How Far $750K Plus Social Security Goes in Retirement in Every US Region 7 Overpriced Grocery Items Frugal People Should Quit Buying in 2025 12 SUVs With the Most Reliable Engines Source Mark Tilbury, YouTube, 'The 7 BEST Side Hustles To Start for Students (in 2025).' This article originally appeared on 7 Best Side Hustles for Students, According to Self-Made Millionaire Mark Tilbury Sign in to access your portfolio
