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and function. Simple, easy,
back to basics.
The Monthly
Periodical
"The Monthly" is an ever-changing, dynamic periodical that aims to give light and entertaining fare. Because sometimes we just need fun stuff to nourish the soul. Be sure to check back often for fresh new content.
GROANER
Where do boats go when they’re sick? To the dock.
Here there be Dragons!
Recipe
Peanut Butter Cookies
INGREDIENTS
1 cup butter
1 cup sugar
1 cup brown sugar
2 eggs
1 tsp vanilla
1 1/4 cups peanut butter
2 3/4 cups flour
2 tsp baking soda
1 tsp salt
METHOD
Cream together butter and sugars. Add eggs and vanilla and blend well. Add peanut butter. In separate bowl, mix dry ingredients. Add to creamed mixture. Bake at 350 degrees for 10 minutes.
Fun Fact
Charles Darwin invented the modern office chair when he added wheels to his own chair, so he could move around his office easier.
DIY Herbal Tea
Why spend money on expensive herbal teas when you can have unlimited options by growing your own? Keep pots of mint, basil, thyme, fennel, or any other herb you like, on a sunny windowsill and just pinch off some herb whenever you want to steep a cup. Steeping Bags work wonderfully for this.
Life Hacks
Making things easier.
Drying Laundry
Put a clean dry towel in the dryer when you put your clothes in to dry. It helps dry the clothes faster and fluffs them as well.
Phone Scams
Tired of phone scams? Keep a whistle nearby and the next time a scammer phones and starts their threatening spiel, just blow the whistle as loud as you can into the phone, then hang up. I only had to do this twice, and I haven't received a phone scam call since. I guess they didn't like injured eardrums, so they dropped me from their lists. :D
Product Recommendations
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The easiest way to take clean wherever you go. I currently own three of these. One for each bathroom, and one in my travel bag. So easy and discreet. I pair them with cloth wipes. Did you know it takes 37 gallons of water to make just ONE roll of toilet paper?
Do I use it myself?
Not yet, but I plan to this summer.
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The world's most widely used solar oven. I haven't purchased one of these yet but will be doing so this summer. Cooking using only the sun is something I've wanted to try for quite some time now and this will be perfect to take camping!
