How To Sleep

The show returns with a topic near and dear to my heart: pouring a concrete slab, or driveway. I hail from a long line of brick masons and have poured many a driveway and basement. Whether helpful to aid in your sleep or DIY house needs, I hope you enjoy.    Follow along: http://www.copesandgravel.com/how-to-build-concrete-driveway.html https://www.familyhandyman.com/list/how-to-pour-a-perfect-slab/   With host Mike Shafer.  If you like the show, please subscribe, review, share, and send over requests for other product manuals to: Facebook Instagram

I spent all day Saturday cleaning the house and listening to the sweet sounds coming from my Crosley Record Player. That's all the inspiration I needed for this week's episode. I hope you can find the time to put on your favorite music and relax and have fun like I did. Enjoy!   Follow along: https://www.manualslib.com/manual/33650/Crosley-Crosley-Traveler-Turntable-Cr49.html   With host Mike Shafer.  If you like the show, please subscribe, review, share, and send over requests for other product manuals to: Facebook Instagram

It's not Super Bowl Sunday without an endless supply of delicious snacks. Numerous recipes are covered, from deviled eggs to chicken wings to winter sangria. It might be best to listen on a full stomach. Enjoy!   Follow along: https://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/sandra-lee/deviled-eggs-recipe-1942616 https://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/food-network-kitchen/guacamole-recipe-2011673 https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/food-recipes/a11044/seven-layer-dip-recipe-ghk0911/ https://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/ree-drummond/classic-hot-wings-recipe-2107280 https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/68461/buffalo-chicken-dip/ https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/food-recipes/a32690/bbq-brisket-tacos/ https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/food-recipes/a35022/how-to-make-muffuletta/ https://www.averiecooks.com/ham-cheese-sliders/ https://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/sunny-anderson/winter-sangria-recipe-2014048 https://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/ree-drummond/marshmallow-crispy-treats-recipe-2102549   With host Mike Shafer.  If you like the show, please subscribe, review, share, and send over requests for other product manuals to: Facebook Instagram

A recent trip to North Georgia led to a cold night, a warm fire, and tasty s'mores. Thus, an inspired look into building various types of campfires effectively and efficiently, and once the fire's going, cooking the perfect s'more. Enjoy!   Follow along: https://smokeybear.com/en/prevention-how-tos/campfire-safety/how-to-build-your-campfire https://koa.com/blog/how-to-build-the-perfect-campfire/ https://www.campersandgear.com/tips/how-to-make-the-perfect-smore/ https://skillet.lifehacker.com/how-do-you-make-perfect-smores-1827635164   With host Mike Shafer.  If you like the show, please subscribe, review, share, and send over requests for other product manuals to: Facebook Instagram

Hello! My birthday weekend has been a blast but all-encompassing. Thus, a flasbhack to one of my favorite episodes. I hope you enjoy as well.  Original show notes: The Scientific American Supplement is back again, this time from 1898, with an article offering various theories on the causes of sleep.  Read along at https://www.gutenberg.org/files/18265/18265-h/18265-h.htm#art08. With host Mike Shafer.    If you like the show, please subscribe, review, share, and send over requests for other product manuals to: Facebook Instagram

Whether you're binging another TV series, catching up on old movies, or watching the NFL playoffs, it's a joy to do it on a mounted TV. I mounted my TV a few months back and have been meaning to feature the manual from my Sanus Full-Motion Wall Mount. The time has come. Enjoy!   Follow along: https://www.sanus.com/assets/products/lmf115/documents/LMF115_191111.pdf   With host Mike Shafer.  If you like the show, please subscribe, review, share, and send over requests for other product manuals to: Facebook Instagram

The calendar flips to 2021 and health resolutions abound. While I do believe in a year-long focus on health, I'm like plenty of others who slack from time to time during the year, notably from mid-November through December. Therefore, when I glanced down in my bathroom and thought of a recent attempt at capturing my goals for the year, I realized the perfect manual was staring back at me: my scale. Enjoy!   Follow along: https://media.greatergoods.com/assets/1k391c924p.pdf   With host Mike Shafer.  If you like the show, please subscribe, review, share, and send over requests for other product manuals to: Facebook Instagram

I have forever been fascinated and entertained by the buiding process. This Scientific American Supplement, Architects and Builders Edition, shares many examples of construction from the late 1800s. I've selected and read several of them for a sleep aid and your listening pleasure. Enjoy!   Follow along: http://www.gutenberg.org/files/50927/50927-h/50927-h.htm   With host Mike Shafer.  If you like the show, please subscribe, review, share, and send over requests for other product manuals to: Facebook Instagram

You didn't think I'd close out the end of 2020 without sharing some favorite recipes did you? Not a chance. Listen in to learn about cooking a Prime Rib Roast and follow it up with a delicious Chewy Ginger Molasses Cookie (or ten). Happy Holidays! Sleep tight!    Follow along: https://www.simplyrecipes.com/recipes/prime_rib/ https://www.gimmesomeoven.com/chewy-ginger-molasses-cookies/   With host Mike Shafer.  If you like the show, please subscribe, review, share, and send over requests for other product manuals to: Facebook Instagram

As I return from time spent home for the holidays, I smile at instant memories of playing Sorry! (and coming in 2nd place :) ) with my family. There's nothing better than laughs and cherished time with all of them. So, due to travels, I bring to you the intsructions of still one of my favorite board games of all time. Happy holidays! Flashback description! The game has started. You've moved your blue pawn across the majority of the board of play. You're 2 spots from the safe zone. Your turn is up next and all it will take is one card pull to get you in. Then your friend pulls a card, smirks, flips it over, and says "Sorry!" while she swaps out a red pawn from her start area with your oh-so-close to home blue pawn. You grumble and continue on, hoping the luck turns in your favorite next time around.  Sorry!, the game of sweet revenge, is featured.  Read along at https://www.hasbro.com/common/instruct/Sorry.PDF.  With host Mike Shafer.  If you like the show, please subscribe, review, share, and send over requests for other product manuals to: Facebook Instagram

Next up in the holiday series: My favorite video game of all-time: The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past, for the Super Nintendo. This jam-packed manual runs 46 pages long and boasts a Hyrule backstory, a breakdown of the use of each button, a list of items to collect, a bestiary catalogue, and of course, a warranty. This one runs long to help you relax during this holiday season. Happy Holidays! Follow along: https://www.nintendo.co.jp/clvs/manuals/common/pdf/CLV-P-SAAEE.pdf With host Mike Shafer.  If you like the show, please subscribe, review, share, and send over requests for other product manuals to: Facebook Instagram

One of my favorite video games and one of the most popular video games of all time, Street Fighter II influenced slews of modern fighting video games. The manual runs nearly 40 pages and includes detailed descriptions of each fighter, all the way from height, weight, DOB, their backstory and why they fight. Oh, every one of their special moves is catalogued and explained so you can perfect each one in combat. A classic game. A classic manual. This is Street Fighter II: Turbo. Enjoy!   Follow along: https://www.nintendo.co.jp/clvs/manuals/common/pdf/CLV-P-SABHE.pdf With host Mike Shafer.  If you like the show, please subscribe, review, share, and send over requests for other product manuals to: Facebook Instagram

The festive spirit isn't slowing down in the How To Sleep world. Next up: Picking the perfect Christmas tree. Whether real or artificial, both articles have something for anyone looking for that exact tree to lighten up their space. From blue spruce to balsam fir, from white lights to multi-colored, we've got you covered.    This Old House article: https://www.thisoldhouse.com/21018599/how-to-pick-the-perfect-christmas-tree Balsam Hill: https://www.balsamhill.com/how-to-choose-the-right-artificial-tree With host Mike Shafer.  If you like the show, please subscribe, review, share, and send over requests for other product manuals to: Facebook Instagram

Board games are about to get dusted off during this stay-in holiday season. Which means it's time to flashback to one of my favorite episodes.  Don your top hat, head on down to Boardwalk, and do your best to stay out of jail. Board games are back with the most iconic and popular board game of all time: Monopoly. Find the Millennium Edition manual at: https://www.fgbradleys.com/rules/Monopoly%20Millennium%20Edition.pdf The 80 enterprising facts are here: https://mashable.com/2015/01/21/monopoly-facts/#ikErSjOVLgq5 With host Mike Shafer.  If you like the show, please subscribe, review, share, and send over requests for other product manuals to: Facebook Instagram

As I prepare to pack my car for a long road trip up north to see friends and family, I am also preparing mentally for all the craziness that can come with spending an abundance of "quality" time with all of them. The holidays are a time to cherish time spent with loved ones. They are also a time to take a deep breath and prepare for the insanity. Listen in for tips to survive (and enjoy!) this holiday season.    Follow along at: https://www.nytimes.com/guides/smarterliving/stress-free-holidays https://www.oprah.com/omagazine/dealing-with-a-dysfunctional-family-during-the-holidays/all   With host Mike Shafer. If you like the show, please subscribe, review, share, and send over requests for other product manuals to: Facebook Instagram

A tale as old as time: Halloween ends and everyone breaks out the Christmas decorations. It's been a long 7+ months. I don't blame people for their flourish and glee in spreading holiday cheer around their house. It got me thinking about the holidays, which turned to my favorite toy as a kid: a power train set. Interchangng tracks, interactive smoke stack and whistle, accessories galore. This manual has it all. Sit back, relax, take a deep breath, and enjoy.    Follow along at: https://www.manualslib.com/manual/831958/Lionel-Honda-Flyer-Train-Set.html?page=1#manual   With host Mike Shafer. If you like the show, please subscribe, review, share, and send over requests for other product manuals to: Facebook Instagram

Wake up at a different time than normal this morning? Perhaps an hour or two early? Ever cherish the extra hour of sleep only to find yourself drowsy later in the day? Desperately in need of a nap? You and millions of others around the world who live in countries that observe the clock-changing Daylight Saving (no "s" at the end!) Time. This episode explains the Why behind it, as well as some history and tips on how to adjust your sleep cycle to get a better night's rest.    Read along at: https://www.livescience.com/56048-daylight-saving-time-guide.html https://www.sleepfoundation.org/circadian-rhythm/daylight-saving-time   With host Mike Shafer. If you like the show, please subscribe, review, share, and send over requests for other product manuals to: Facebook Instagram

The first book from Alvin Schwartz's famous horror collection for children laid the foundation for millions of fans of the macabre. Illustrations from Stephen Gammell helped it sell over seven million copies. The 3-book series scares from start to finish. We celebrate Halloween by reading selected tales from the book that started it all. Turn the lights down, lay back, relax, and enjoy.  With host Mike Shafer. If you like the show, please subscribe, review, share, and send over requests for other product manuals to: Facebook Instagram

A crisp, spicy, and aromatic beverage is just the ticket this autumn. Articles from Craft Beer & Brewing and Brooklyn BrewShop teach us more about the history and how-to make a perfect pumpkin beer. Cheers!   Read along at: https://beerandbrewing.com/brewing-the-perfect-pumpkin-ale/ https://brooklynbrewshop.com/pages/instructions-pumpkin-beer   With host Mike Shafer. If you like the show, please subscribe, review, share, and send over requests for other product manuals to: Facebook Instagram

This spooky October episode shares the background and process of one of the most interesting How-Tos in the show's history: mummification. Scary? Sure. Precious and important to ancient cultures who believed in the importance of the afterlife? Absolutely. Enjoy! Read along at: https://www.si.edu/spotlight/ancient-egypt/mummies https://www.livescience.com/mummification.html https://www.mylearning.org/stories/ancient-egypt-death-and-the-afterlife/331 With host Mike Shafer. If you like the show, please subscribe, review, share, and send over requests for other product manuals to: Facebook Instagram