My Odd Sock’s MS Life Hacks
![What a hack!](https://www.myoddsock.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/Life-Hacks.png)
Life Hacks are everywhere on the web.
Are you familiar with them?
I always thought a “life hack” was the nick-name given to me by a high school counselor talking about my future.
But since then I’ve learned “life hacks” are simple tips & techniques that help us manage time and daily activities in a more efficient way. (And who couldn’t use a life hack or two to help with our MS!)
That’s why My Odd Sock is (not so) proud to offer you these five MS-inspired life hacks.
Enjoy.
![Can I have a wine spritzer?](https://www.myoddsock.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/IMG_0015-300x225.jpg)
Drink Up
During summer’s heat & humidity, it is important to stay hydrated.
So keep your favorite beverages chilled and close-at-hand by using your rollator’s basket as a cooler.
It’s an easy way to beat the heat!
![I need more egg.](https://www.myoddsock.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/IMG_0004-300x225.jpg)
Rollin Rollin Rollin
With MS, you are certain to have sore, achy muscles.
But relief is as close as the rolling pin in your kitchen!
That’s right, use a rolling pin to soothe tired legs & calves.
Or roll up & down your back to melt away tension.
Best of all you don’t even need to use flour—unless you’re into that sorta thing!
![Sounds like a Harley!](https://www.myoddsock.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/IMG_0010-300x225.jpg)
Hear Me Roar
Tired of sneaking up on people when using a wheelchair?
Fed up getting run over in the stores when others don’t know you’re there?
Put a couple of playing cards in the spokes of your wheelchair to roar through the store!
You did it to your bike as a kid, so why not “deck” out your chair as an adult.
They’ll hear you coming now!
![Softer landings!](https://www.myoddsock.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/Bounce-House-300x201.jpg)
Falling Softly
Falling can be a common problem with multiple sclerosis.
But now you can fall…and bounce right back up again!
Living in a bounce house has become a viable option to those with MS & many other health conditions where balance is sometimes compromised.
Visit a neighborhood festival for a bounce house near you.
Falling has never been this fun!
![Where's my coupon for Bed Bath & Beyond?](https://www.myoddsock.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/IMG_0007-300x225.jpg)
Stick It
Finally, here’s a practical way to reuse your overwhelming supply of old syringes.
Why not use them to replace those tiny, hard-to-handle push pins.
Syringes are a great way to display coupons, recipes, pictures and other important stuff.
I hope I’ve made my point with this convenient life hack!
OK, maybe My Odd Sock’s Life Hacks aren’t really that practical.
But here are two great sources of MS-related life hacks you can use right now!
“Seven Summertime MS Life Hacks”
Visit: healthline.com/health/multiple-sclerosis/summertime-life-hacks
“Six Everyday MS Life Hacks”
Visit: healthline.com/health/multiple-sclerosis/everyday-life-hacks