Lindsey Ellefson

New York

Features Editor at Lifehacker

Journalist and Copywriter at Freelance

journalist, MPH, cycling instructor, lots of things and all of them are very cool

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Articles

I Don't Usually Enjoy Meditation, but Peloton's Meditation Classes Are Surprisingly Helpful

1 week ago | au.lifehacker.com | Lindsey Ellefson

I do not consider myself a very woo-woo person, someone who's in touch with their spirituality, or even someone particularly sentimental. The concept of meditating, like so many other things I regard "too mystical," has never appealed to me, but I'll tell you what does: Working out, being physically healthy, and staying on top of my goals. That's why Peloton's approach to meditation sessions appealed to me more than others have before.
How Tariffs Are Reshaping the Resale Market (and How to Make the Most of It)

1 week ago | au.lifehacker.com | Lindsey Ellefson

Today, like most days, I made a trip to the post office to ship out my Poshmark sales. But what I'm shipping out looks a little different than it might have a few months ago.
After Two Months, the Steppin App Has Helped Me Walk More and Scroll Less

2 weeks ago | au.lifehacker.com | Lindsey Ellefson

Two months ago, I downloaded and started using the Steppin app, which locks up your most distracting apps and forces you to trade your real-world steps for them. After just three days, I was finding it enjoyable enough to review it, but now that I've spent 68 days with the app, I'm even more impressed.
Eight Ways to Save Money on Your Next Move

2 weeks ago | lifehacker.com | Lindsey Ellefson

There is a moment during every big move where it hits you: Moving is really freaking expensive. The expenses—from packing supplies and the truck itself to the costs related to cleaning, painting, and utility deposits—will pile up. And I'm not even including the costs of furniture that better fits your new space.
How to Pack for a Move so You Can Unpack Faster

2 weeks ago | au.lifehacker.com | Lindsey Ellefson

When you're packing to move, you have a lot to keep in mind. You may want to think of how to minimize costs and how to get rid of all your extra junk, but what about packing in a way that makes unpacking easier? Few things are more annoying than getting to your new home and needing a specific object—where the heck is that screwdriver?—only to find that your past self's haphazard packing job made things difficult on your current self.
Your Big Move Is the Perfect Time to Declutter

2 weeks ago | au.lifehacker.com | Lindsey Ellefson

Moving is something that drains you of time, energy, and money, and you probably don't want to do any extra work if you don't have to. But hear me out: You should still use a big move as an opportunity to declutter. Here is your chance to assess every item you own and make decisions about what you really need. Who knows the next time you'll be able to handle every single possession, categorize everything, and make a truly meaningful dent in your clutter?
Your Big Move Is the Perfect Time to Declutter

2 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Lindsey Ellefson

Moving is something that drains you of time, energy, and money, and you probably don't want to do any extra work if you don't have to. But hear me out: You should still use a big move as an opportunity to declutter. Here is your chance to assess every item you own and make decisions about what you really need. Who knows the next time you'll be able to handle every single possession, categorize everything, and make a truly meaningful dent in your clutter?
How to Move the Stuff You're Worried Movers Won’t Touch

2 weeks ago | au.lifehacker.com | Lindsey Ellefson

As you're planning your big move, you'll likely find yourself talking to a number of moving companies to figure out which one has policies, prices, and availability that work best for your needs. Through that process, you might be surprised to learn that there are things movers won't touch, though the exact types of objects they won't move do vary from company to company. This isn't their way of getting one over on you during a vulnerable time, though you might feel like it is.
An (Almost) Foolproof Guide to Getting Your Security Deposit Back After You Move

2 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Lindsey Ellefson

If you're preparing for a move, you have a lot to think about and most of it revolves, in some way, around your new place: Finding it, buying or leasing it, and moving all your stuff to it in a way that is fast, efficient, and as inexpensive as possible. There's a lot on your plate and I get that, but you also need to spare a thought or two for the spot you're vacating, especially if you rent. Remember that security deposit you put down when you moved in?
An (Almost) Foolproof to Getting Your Security Deposit Back After You Move

2 weeks ago | au.lifehacker.com | Lindsey Ellefson

If you're preparing for a move, you have a lot to think about and most of it revolves, in some way, around your new place: Finding it, buying or leasing it, and moving all your stuff to it in a way that is fast, efficient, and as inexpensive as possible. There's a lot on your plate and I get that, but you also need to spare a thought or two for the spot you're vacating, especially if you rent. Remember that security deposit you put down when you moved in?