Women Are Sharing Their Go-To Life Hacks Every Woman Should Know, And I'm Gonna Need Someone To Teach A Class On This ASAP

There's nothing quite like scrolling on the interwebs, minding your business, and learning that there's a much easier way to do something you've been doing your whole life, and you didn't even realize it. Or, sometimes you learn that one tiny change you literally never would've considered yourself could definitely make your life 10x easier in the long run. Like, how did I miss this?

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A hot minute ago, I asked the lovely, genius women* of the BuzzFeed Community to share their best, go-to life hacks. As always, they did not disappoint! Here are 23 of the best tips and tricks they shared:

*While the initial prompt asked women to share their best life hacks, these can be from and for anybody, regardless of how you identify! Life hack on, y'all!

1."In a pinch, you can use your car floor mats for traction underneath your tires if you get stuck on an icy road. Wedge them under your front wheels if you have front-wheel drive or your back wheels if you have rear-wheel drive. Don't floor it or you will spin your wheels. Instead, press your accelerator as if you are trying to go 5mph. This and kitty litter are my go-to solutions."

—alohacali and christines4fb3be872

2."Get a cheap lingerie bag (they're like $2 at Walmart) to put small things like socks/underwear when you're doing laundry. That way you can make sure all your socks have a match before putting them in the bag, making it way easier to put them away later. It also prevents socks/underwear from clinging to your other clothes when you put them in the dryer."

—andirants

3."I keep a travel-size antiperspirant/deodorant in my desk at work. There have been times when I rushed out of my home and forgot to apply. Also, I live in a very hot climate so sometimes re-application is necessary."

—vasato

4."Having a 'mom bag' is lifesaving shit. Make sure it's a size that’s easy to transfer from purse to purse, or backpack, or whatever you use to carry your stuff around on a regular basis. Tailor the size of your mom bag to fit the smallest of your usual bags and you’ll never leave it behind because it’s 'too big for your current bag.'"

"In it, a small case with one or two days’ worth of any meds you take daily is a must. Also, some bandages, pain reliever, nail clippers, tweezers, earring backs (if you wear earrings), safety pins, tampons/pads, etc."

—jadefishes

5."I keep a $20 or $50 bill between my phone and phone case just so I always have some extra cash on hand. It's also helpful for when you realize you've left your wallet at home or you end up at that one random place that only takes cash."

—mirwonderful

6."Moisturize, moisturize, moisturize! Even the cheap-ass stuff is better than nothing. I didn't do this regularly until I was in my 30s, and though my skin isn't bad, I know my skin would've looked better if I had started younger."

—superpickles

7."Keep a pair of work shoes or slippers at your desk when you work in the office. If you’re wearing uncomfortable shoes in, you have a pair of comfier ones available without going barefoot or in socks on the floor. Works the other way too if you don’t like to drive in dress shoes and need to change when you get to work."

—blackrose82

8."Expand your concept of 'self-care!' A pet peeve of mine is the idea that self-care has to cost money and needs to be budgeted for. Self-care isn't ONLY about mani/pedis and spa trips. Let's normalize things like taking a walk, drinking more water, using a library, and other noncommercial things for people to find joy in."

—mrskimberlycoates

9."Baby wipes! Always keep a container in your car. They have a million uses!"

—lindae11

10."A good way to store an assortment of meds for the 'mom bag' in your purse is a dollar store weekly pill sorter. The weekday labels come off with a little bit of acetone, and then you can write on each compartment with a sharpie or dollar store label. With seven compartments, you can have space for a few doses of seven different meds. In mine, I keep ibuprofen, heartburn pills, Pepto tablets, tums, children’s ibuprofen, allergy pills, and Lactaid."

—dotty5

11."Make sure to fill out the emergency medical section on your smartphone. Not only can YOU keep track of all your meds/conditions/medical information there, but medical professionals can access it even if you are unconscious. Seriously, fill it out."

—maidenmatroncrone

12."Buy men's socks! They are so much fluffier, roomier, and generally more comfortable than women's socks."