Yes, That’s a Tampon in My Mouth: The Swiss Army Survival Tampon — 10 Survival Uses. Beware The Tit for Tat Trap. As we talked about in a previous post, Kate and I have what might be termed a “Marriage Master Mind.” We share everything just about equally—the blog, parenting, household chores, and so on. We get along really well, especially for people who spend practically 24/7 together and have to balance issues involving both work and romance. But like all couples, we occasionally have arguments. And a good percentage of them used to be over who was taking care of what, and whether one person wasn’t pulling their weight enough in the relationship. We’re not alone in this: conflict over the division of domestic duties ranks second only to money problems in creating discord in marriages. This isn’t just a product of the more egalitarian nature of relationships in our modern age—although that has likely intensified the conflict.
Concentrating on keeping the scales of a relationship exactly balanced can create animosity and discord between partners. Which brings up back to relationships. Dr. Breakfast Basics: How to Make Better Eggs. In my opinion, eggs are one of your best resources in the morning. Full of quality protein, virtually carb-free, and packed with vitamins and minerals, they make the ultimate breakfast food. Don’t be too swayed by the cholesterol scares of the 1980s; eating the whole egg–not just the whites–has actually been shown to have anti-inflammatory properties and to improve good cholesterol levels.
Eggs are a fantastic food for men who are looking to get in shape; they help build your muscles, and they keep you satiated for a long time. A study showed that men who ate eggs instead of carb-rich bagels for breakfast consumed less calories over the course of the day. And besides their great nutritional profile, eggs are easy to prepare, taste great, and are dirt cheap (less than 15 cents per egg!). Yet, for all of their greatness and simplicity, I know a lot of guys who mess up even a basic scrambled egg. Let’s get cracking. Scrambled Eggs Non-stick cookware truly comes in handy when scrambling eggs.
Knocking Down a Door. Alright, let’s get this out of the way first: kicking down a door is not the best option for opening a locked door. It will damage the door and cost you lots of money to fix it. It is better to call a locksmith, pick the lock, or attempt to crawl in a window. But let’s say it’s an emergency. You’re in a burning house and you need to escape and the door is on fire. Or your loved ones are in a burning house and you’re locked out. How to break down a door If you have watched enough movies, your next move is a no brainer….run at the door shoulder first, right? Check to see which way the door opens by checking the hinges. Kick to the side of where the lock is mounted (near the keyhole). Using a front kick, drive the heel of your foot into the door.
The wood should begin to splinter. Avoid jump kicks. If you liked this article, please bookmark it on del.icio.us or vote for it on Digg. The 3 Characteristics of an Educated Man. What defines an educated man? The number of degrees he has? The size of his vocabulary? How many books he’s read? The qualities that constitute an educated man can be argued over and debated. But I was really taken with the description I found in the book How to Live the Good Life by Commander Edward Whitehead (the Schweppes guy!). He said: “An educated man has been defined as one who can entertain himself, one who can entertain another, and one who can entertain a new idea.” Let’s take a look at each of these characteristics.
Can Entertain Himself “Only those who want everything done for them are bored.” “I’m bored!” Unfortunately, many men never outgrow this need to be entertained by others and don’t develop into manly self-starters. The reason that children are perennially bored is not that there aren’t entertainment options available—they’re often surrounded by toys and games—but that they have such short attention spans. “When people are bored, it is primarily with themselves.” “Mr. How to Quit Mindlessly Surfing the Internet and Actually Get Stuff Done. How to Do Laundry on a Road Trip Like John Steinbeck. Editor’s note: This is a guest post from Jeff More. You’re packing for a road trip and you’re down to deciding how much clothing to bring. You could have a fresh change of clothes every day, but that adds up to a lot of space quickly, especially if you have multiple companions.
You really would prefer to travel light, but that means either finding a laundromat and spending a stack of quarters and a few hours in town, or hand washing your clothes at camp when you could be kicking back and enjoying a foil meal instead. Or you could just suck it up, not change, and reek a little. But really, you’re car camping, not backpacking, so why do that? Here’s a tip I got from Travels with Charley (sadly missing from the Art of Manliness’ 100 best reads, but no one’s perfect), John Steinbeck’s 1962 travelogue documenting his road trip circumnavigating the Lower 48 with his French poodle, Charley, and how the American landscape had changed over his lifetime. What You’ll Need: Here’s how it works. Real Men’s Hats: Old-School Fashion and Choosing Your Hat.
What humans find attractive is largely based on symmetry. The more symmetrical a face is, the more appealing it appears to others. But there’s not much we can do, short of surgery, to change the symmetry of our faces. There are ways to mitigate our asymmetries, however. You may have heard a woman in your life talk about getting a haircut that flatters her particular face shape. Anatomy of a Hat Before we get started, let’s do a quick rundown of some of the terms we’ll be using to fit a hat to your mug. “Taper” describes how narrow the top of the crown is compared to the bottom. Here’s an example of a hat that tapers. Here’s a hat that has no taper. Now let’s match a hat to that ugly mug of yours: Short, Full Face Your face is shaped like: Jack Black A round face tends to look short, so you want a hat that will give you a little height.
Crown: Medium height and size Taper: Slight Hat Band: Narrow band of a contrasting color will add height Brim: Moderate width. Long, Thin Face Taper: Moderate. How to Get Rid of Back Acne. Editor’s note: This is a guest post from Dil Uppal. For more skin care tips for men, check out Mr. Uppal’s blog: SCforM. Bacne. It’s an unpleasant word to write and to read and yet unfortunately we must as this is one of the most common forms of acne you’ll find on a man.
Thanks to the over-active sebaceous glands on our backs coupled with hair and several other factors, men are very susceptible to this difficult form of acne. Bacne can leave a man embarrassed about removing his shirt in front of a lady or at the swimming pool . Causes of Bacne Shampoo, soap and body wash. Bacne Treatments 1. 2. Follow those steps and soon enough your back will be ready and primed for any sunbathing or muscle flexing that comes your way! A Resolution for Romance: The 52 Loves Notes Challenge. Editor’s Note: This is a guest post from Joshua Gordon. One of the marks of being a great man is the ability to love the same woman for over 50 years. That’s manly–hands down. It’s something that the airbrushed elite of our day can’t seem to figure out. It’s something that many in my generation have completely given up on. As I flip through the dusty pages of history, I see some common themes.
And some of those men were quite accomplished letter writers; try this on for size: My Darling Wife This note is to warn you of a diabolical plot entered into by some of our so called friends — (ha!) The author? Now if writing love letters could keep the marriages of the great men of history going–they who experienced the acute stresses and temptations that come along with positions of power–imagine what consistent love note writing might do for us regular joes!
The Challenge The instant communication tools of today have nearly obliterated the love letter, which is a crying shame.
Manliness Archetypes.