Tips & tricks

Many people notice that kids in France are well behaved, brainy, and active. They rarely get naughty and fussy, they eat what they are served, and they politely greet the neighbors. Bright Side found out what kind of "secret ingredient" French women add to their well-known child-raising.

Every one of us has encountered household challenges at least once. But sometimes, it’s not that bad because this is the right time for some ingenious ideas. For example, you can freshen up your kitchen with contact paper, make a DIY shelf for spices, and so on.

Around 60% of people can’t go 10 minutes without lying. That’s a whole lot of lies. Still, there are a few things we can do to see if someone’s lying or not, like look at their smile, for example. If it looks forced, they could very well be lying. We at Bright Side have gathered a few tricks to help you find out who’s lying and who’s not.

Comments made by our family members or loved ones are often comforting words for our souls that help us feel a little happier. But sometimes, their words can hurt. They may not perceive something the right way, even if that thing is a totally healthy and beneficial habit for our well-being. Ideas about how to do things are rooted in societal norms, and many of them don’t make sense.

We never stop discovering new things about life — that’s the beauty of it. You may have gone decades without knowing some tricks that could make things easier or less time-consuming, but worry not, other people are nice enough to share their findings with everyone.

Marketing professionals are experts at driving up sales and encouraging overconsumption. They use every trick in the book to persuade you to purchase something, whether it be a product or service. It’s no surprise that we frequently fall for these traps and wind up spending far too much on something we don’t need. The good news is that there are tricks to avoid such marketing traps.

There are many things in life which take up way too much of our time than they really should, and at the same time get on our nerves. Fortunately, in some cases there are ways to avoid all the hassle.

Individual style preferences form throughout the years. However, a style habit can actually act against you and your current age.

Are you tired of feeling like your nose is the center of attention when you try out a new hairstyle? Well, fear not, friends, because today, we’re going to talk about the perfect hairstyles for your nose type. We’ve got your back — or rather, your head — covered. With the right hairstyle, you can complement your nose type and show it off in all its glory. So, put down that nose contouring kit and let’s talk about the best hairdos for you.

When you realize that you have way too many bottles in your bathroom and way too many clothes in the closet, it’s time to do something about the space you have at home. You can ask professionals for help or try to do it yourself. The most important thing is to be patient.

Many people strive to look wealthier than they really are. And it isn’t a reflection of their actual financial situation: you can always aim to look better. But it’s much harder to create this illusion than it might seem. That’s because there are some small things that can ruin the illusion we work so hard to create.

Knowing how to fight and defend yourself can be a life-saving skill. But before it comes to that, there are some things you can do to make the environment around you safer, or at least minimize the risk of ending up in a dangerous situation. Such seemingly unimportant things, like how and where you park your car or what seat you choose on public transport, can actually work to your advantage.

Experts claim that 90% of any conversation is forgotten after 48 hours, and all you’re left with is an impression about your interlocutor. In order to get the job of your dreams, you need to make the HR manager like you. And it’s not just about what we’re going to tell them, but about how we’re going to do it.

The human body is an amazing thing. But apart from the tremendous opportunities it gives us, it also makes us vulnerable. Indeed, unlike Achilles, the body of an ordinary person has more than just one sensitive point...

We might have heard someone say that you can treat burns with butter or that it’s possible to suck out the venom from a sting. As appealing as these popular beliefs might be, they are not backed by science and, to make matters worse, they might even end up being harmful.

Famous women often have to wear high heels for hours. And to make this experience more comfortable, they use different tricks. They can wear massage insoles, for example, or use a spray that works like a Band-Aid. Today, we would like to share the most effective tricks with you.

Burglaries are typically crimes of opportunity. A burglar is a stranger, and the only thing they know about your place is that it’s an easy target. Studies show that most burglaries take between 90 seconds and 12 minutes and happen between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. While you’re away on vacation, open windows on a hot summer day or an unlocked door can be all it takes for trouble to strike. Luckily, you can use several expert tips to outwit thieves and keep your family and belongings safe.

Everyone dreams of having a good night’s sleep. Unfortunately, restless nights become more frequent as we get older due to the changes in our circadian rhythms or internal body clocks. Some people resort to medications or other techniques in their quest for a peaceful slumber. But there’s one simple thing we could do to improve our sleep and health — go to bed in our birthday suit.

Christian Dior once said: “Simplicity, good taste, and grooming are the three fundamentals of good dressing and these do not cost money.” Some of us tend to forget about the third one, which undermines the value of the first two. Many can relate to a situation where a beautiful image created by your new shoes is spoiled by a price tag you forgot to peel off.

It is highly possible that you own a deodorant. As a matter of fact, the deodorant market is worth about $74 billion dollars annually. And most people use their product as a way to reduce sweat and bad odor on their armpits. However, this isn’t the only task that deodorants can accomplish.

It’s a myth that standing under a tree during an electrical storm is safe. In fact, it’s the second leading cause for lightning deaths. Rather, you should hold your ankles and bend down to the ground so that the lightning can pass directly through you if you’re hit. Knowing facts, like wildfires spread faster uphill and that only a few inches of floodwater can be deadly, may save your life one day.

The human brain can act really weird sometimes! It makes us behave irrationally, believe in total nonsense, and can even change our memories. However, every decision we make is made for a reason. So what exactly is it that determines the choices you make?

You could be walking down the street, ordering food to your home, or getting into your car when, before you know it, a stranger is getting too friendly. Of course, not everyone has bad intentions, but it’s important to know what to do when your instincts tell you something is wrong. Sometimes, it’s best to lie or double-check their identity to keep yourself safe.

Learning new ways to solve problems is a part of our daily lives, and it’s especially cool if you’ve found a new and brilliant approach. Like using a bra to support a growing watermelon or using the hood from a sweatshirt as a means to carry a pet around. There are always new ways to solve problems, all we have to do is find them, or think differently and solve them ourselves.