Daily Tips That May or May Not Help You

Ever spend five minutes clawing at plastic wrap trying to find where it starts? Tippendale Louise shares a brilliantly simple solution that takes two seconds and saves endless frustration. Pull out a small section, bunch it up, and you'll always know exactly where the edge is.Music is by Marcus Thorne Bagala. Find us everywhere at https://dailytipspodcast.com.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Want to finally get a handle on your finances in 2026? Budgeting apps aren't just for solo savers anymore—there are now tools built for couples and families to track spending together. We break down how to find the right app and make budgeting less stressful for your household.Music is by Marcus Thorne Bagala. Find us everywhere at https://dailytipspodcast.com.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Guest Tipper Emily Griminger shares why keeping your day job longer than you think you should might be the smartest move when launching a product-based business. Starting a business costs about 50% more than anticipated, and your current income becomes your seed funding. Learn how Emily balanced her full-time job, a dog-walking side hustle, and product development to launch her flushable wipe company without going broke.Emily Griminger is the founder of Semmi, a female-founded brand changing the way we think about bathroom essentials. She spent the last 9 years in Financial Services in banking and lending before officially working on Semmi full time in May 2025. She’s building Semmi to make everyday routines feel more elevated, approachable, and a lot less taboo. https://www.getsemmi.com/Music is by Marcus Thorne Bagala. Find us everywhere at https://dailytipspodcast.com.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Not all criticism deserves your attention. This perspective from @andyj_smith on Threads challenges you to consider the source before letting negativity stick. If you wouldn't take their advice, why accept their criticism?Music is by Marcus Thorne Bagala. Find us everywhere at https://dailytipspodcast.com.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Pour cream into your empty mug first, then add coffee—the pouring motion mixes everything without a spoon. It's faster, cleaner, and one less thing to wash. A tiny shift that makes your morning routine smoother.Music is by Marcus Thorne Bagala. Find us everywhere at https://dailytipspodcast.com.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Honesty is important, but integrity is what lets us truly show up for each other. When you don't want to be doing something—like soothing a toddler at 3 AM—acknowledging that feeling is honest, but choosing to act with integrity is what matters. This framework helps us navigate the gap between how we feel and how we want to be.This Tippendale-submitted tip is from our frequent editor, Megan Bagala!Music is by Marcus Thorne Bagala. Find us everywhere at https://dailytipspodcast.com.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Feeling stuck in your work routine? Try relocating your portable setup—laptop, monitor, and all—to a different spot in your home. A fresh view and new background can spark creativity and shake up your day. No heavy lifting required.Music is by Marcus Thorne Bagala. Find us everywhere at https://dailytipspodcast.com.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Emily Griminger shares why moving forward matters more than waiting for everything to be perfect. Launching something "good enough" beats getting stuck in endless refinement. Progress requires letting go of the small details that only you notice. As she puts it, "Done is better than Perfect."Emily Griminger is the founder of Semmi, a female-founded brand changing the way we think about bathroom essentials. She spent the last 9 years in Financial Services in banking and lending before officially working on Semmi full time in May 2025. She’s building Semmi to make everyday routines feel more elevated, approachable, and a lot less taboo. https://www.getsemmi.com/Music is by Marcus Thorne Bagala. Find us everywhere at https://dailytipspodcast.com.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Access maps and navigation when you're off the grid. Download offline maps on Google Maps and other apps before you travel. Whether you're exploring internationally or heading to remote areas, this simple preparation keeps you from getting lost.Music is by Marcus Thorne Bagala. Find us everywhere at https://dailytipspodcast.com.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Moving apartments leaves marks—literally. Arielle discovered that Magic Erasers live up to their name, wiping away scuffs and furniture marks that seemed permanent. A little pressure and those wall blemishes disappear.Music is by Marcus Thorne Bagala. Find us everywhere at https://dailytipspodcast.com.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Emily Griminger (our January Guest Tipper) spent nine years at the same company before quitting to launch Semmi—a flushable wipe brand designed to look as sleek as skincare. She breaks down the unglamorous early stages: filing for an LLC, finding product developers, hiring freelancers for branding, and learning that her first TikTok took 10 hours to edit. Emily also shares how moving to LA made her uncomfortable enough to take the leap, why she prioritizes intellectual property over "sexy work," and how forcing herself to record every trend helped her reach customers beyond her immediate network.Emily Griminger is the founder of Semmi, a female-founded brand changing the way we think about bathroom essentials. She spent the last 9 years in Financial Services in banking and lending before officially working on Semmi full time in May 2025. She’s building Semmi to make everyday routines feel more elevated, approachable, and a lot less taboo. https://www.getsemmi.com/Music is by Marcus Thorne Bagala. Find us everywhere at https://dailytipspodcast.com.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Ever worried about your glass cup shattering when you pour in boiling water for tea? Guest tipper Shira Moskowitz shares her dad's brilliant method: drop a metal spoon in first. The spoon absorbs enough heat to protect the glass from thermal shock. Simple physics, zero shattered mugs.Editing by Megan Bagala. Music is by Marcus Thorne Bagala. Find us everywhere at https://dailytipspodcast.com.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Planning your meals before you shop means buying exactly what you need—nothing more, nothing less. You'll waste less food, spend less money, and always know what you're making for dinner. It's the grocery shopping strategy everyone knows they should do but rarely follows through on.Music is by Marcus Thorne Bagala. Find us everywhere at https://dailytipspodcast.com.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Emily Griminger left wealth management to launch a flushable wipe business—and the hardest part wasn't the product. It was stopping the endless internal debate about whether she was ready.Emily Griminger is the founder of Semmi, a female-founded brand changing the way we think about bathroom essentials. She spent the last 9 years in Financial Services in banking and lending before officially working on Semmi full time in May 2025. She’s building Semmi to make everyday routines feel more elevated, approachable, and a lot less taboo. https://www.getsemmi.com/Music is by Marcus Thorne Bagala. Find us everywhere at https://dailytipspodcast.com.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Your washing machine's quick rinse cycle might be all you need. Arielle shares why shorter wash times often deliver the same clean results without the wait. It's time to reconsider everything you thought you knew about doing laundry.Find No Such Thing on all podcast apps. https://nosuchthing.showEditing by Megan Bagala. Music is by Marcus Thorne Bagala. Find us everywhere at https://dailytipspodcast.com.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Traveling and need wrinkle-free clothes but don't trust the hotel iron? Hang your clothes in the bathroom while you shower—the steam will relax the wrinkles naturally. You can even smooth them out by hand. A simple solution for looking sharp on the go.Music is by Marcus Thorne Bagala. Find us everywhere at https://dailytipspodcast.com.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Feeling stuck with your workout routine? Sometimes the problem isn't your motivation—it's your workout app. If the tool you're using to track your progress feels clunky or reminds you of past failures, it might be time to switch things up. Find an app that actually makes logging your workouts enjoyable, and watch your gym consistency improve.Editing by Megan Bagala. Music is by Marcus Thorne Bagala. Find us everywhere at https://dailytipspodcast.com.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Happy New Year, Tippendales! New Year's resolutions fail 80% of the time by the end of January—not because people lack willpower, but because we've tied change to an arbitrary deadline. Starting your goals in November, March, or any random Tuesday removes the crushing pressure of perfection and lets you build sustainable habits. Permission granted: you don't need to wait for January 1st to become who you want to be.Editing by Megan Bagala. Music is by Marcus Thorne Bagala. Find us everywhere at https://dailytipspodcast.com.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Guest Tipper Megan Tan closes out 2025 with a reflection on authenticity. She challenges us to examine whose approval we're chasing and why. This New Year's Eve episode might reshape how you approach 2026.Megan Tan is an award-winning podcast creator with over a decade of experience. She is the creator of the smash-hit podcast Millennial and has since hosted/created Audible’s Now or Never: How To Find Love When Love Feels Impossible, LAist Studios Snooze, and seasons I and II of WILD. Her episode WILD: How Do I Love Someone was named “Best Podcast Episode of 2021” by Apple Podcasts. Learn more about her at megantan.com.Editing by Megan Bagala. Music is by Marcus Thorne Bagala. Find us everywhere at https://dailytipspodcast.com.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Hanging a framed picture with a toothed bracket can feel like guesswork—until now. Dab toothpaste on the bracket, press the frame against the wall at your desired height, and you'll see exactly where to hammer the nail. No more crooked art or unnecessary holes in your wall.Editing by Megan Bagala. Music is by Marcus Thorne Bagala. Find us everywhere at https://dailytipspodcast.com.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy