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If you say, "I thought I heard something" every time you are caught, your parents will begin to realize you are up to something. Change your tactics because obviously they aren't working. Know what you have to work with. If you're obsessed with biology, tell your parents your teacher got you on this kick about earthworms and their nighttime habits. And if you're not obsessed with biology, put in the work (mentioning it in daily conversation) a few days beforehand to make your story believable. Adjust your technique based on what actions they take. What days are they the most tired? What days do they get up a bit earlier? And what arouses their suspicion the least? If you have siblings, you may want to take into account their schedules, too. It's a lot to juggle, true, but the investment will pay off in the long-run. If you're out all night and you have school the next day or you simply have to act as if you weren't out all night, you'll be incredibly tired. So slam that coffee or energy drink and burn the 7 AM oil. Caffeine should be part of your post-sneak out alibi, depending on your situation for the next day. You don't want your own tiredness leading to your exposure. All that work for nothing! Some parents wait until morning and make you do a bunch of things when you're really tired from sneaking out. You got yours, now it's time for them to get theirs. Deal with it...it's better than being grounded!

summary: Use different alibis sparingly. Get your parents' patterns down pat. Expect exhaustion.

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The easiest time for you to do this is in the morning after the sun has risen and evaporated any dew. Use a pair of shears or scissors to cut leafy bunches free of the plant, leaving a portion of the stem remaining. Then, gather the bunches into small bundles and use a rubber band around the stems to fasten the bundles together. Try not to bundle the oregano together too densely. This can cause uneven drying and could result in a less than desirable finished product. This will prevent dust from accumulating on your oregano as it dries and will keep the sun from bleaching the color from the plant. Paper bags work well for covering your bundles, but you should cut slits in these bags to promote airflow so the herb dries better. You should keep an eye on your oregano while it is drying. Direct sunlight can sometimes cause moisture to build up in the bag, which could cause mold to grow and ruin your dried oregano. The time it takes to dry will depend on your climate. In some regions, it may take a few days, others may take as long as two weeks. You'll want to hang your plants in an area that is warm and dry, but out of direct sunlight. Some places you might consider for drying your oregano include your attic, porch, a clothesline, or even in your kitchen. If you plan on drying outside, you should keep an eye on the weather. Rain could spoil your hard work. When the leaves have become brittle, it's ready to be stored. Lay out a sheet of wax paper and place your bundles onto it. Then you should crumble the plants and pick out the stems, which can be thrown away. Store your dried oregano in an airtight jar, and enjoy it throughout the year. To easily transfer your dried oregano into a container, you might want to take the wax paper by two corners and form a funnel with it. Place one end of the funnel above the mouth of your container and tap the paper to shake the dried leaves into it.

summary: Gather your oregano. Cover the bundles. Hang the bundles to dry. Store your dried oregano.

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You can put any number of radios on a single frequency as long as they're all using the same transmitter and receiver. Get a number of radios based on how many people you want to have a radio. If you're just planning on chatting with a friend, get a pair. If you're hoping to staff a security team or other set of professionals, get 10-20 radios based on the number of employees or team members that you have. All of the walkie talkies that you plan on using need to be the same make, model, and brand. You may notice that it becomes difficult to track what people say if you have more than 10-15 people on a single frequency. This is a common issue with cheaper radios. If you want to use walkie talkies as a baby monitor or listening tool, get a version that has a "monitor" mode. While the radios may have been charged before they were packaged, it's a good idea to get them to full power before using them. Plug them into the charging stand or USB charger and wait until the light on the radio indicates that they're fully charged. Take the radio off of the charger and turn the dial at the top to turn it on. On most radios, you'll see a green light turn on. If it has a screen, this should pop on as well. Every style of walkie talkie is different, but almost every type of radio will have a light on the charger or walkie that turns on when it's being charged. Some radios use batteries instead of chargers. These aren't a good option if you're planning on using your radios regularly, since the batteries can be a pain to replace. Some cheaper radios won't have dials. Look for a power button if you can't find a dial to turn it on. Start with one radio. Turn the dial that says "channels" or "frequencies" to the "1" position. If there isn't a dial on top, look on the side for a wheel and rotate that to "1." If frequency is set on the LCD display, work through the menu until you find the setting to change the channel or frequency and set it to "1." Repeat this process for every radio that you plan on using. Before you split up the walkie talkies, make sure that they work by testing every single radio you plan on using. Turn the volume up as high as it will go and press the "press-to-talk" button before saying something. The press-to-talk button is usually the biggest button on the side of the walkie talkie. Confirm that each radio works before splitting them up. Once the radios are split up, it's a good idea to test them again just in case they're out of range or something is wrong with the antenna. If channel 1 isn't working, move to channel 2. Sometimes the individual frequencies get a little messy. This can be caused by other radio waves or interference. The number of frequencies ranges from 2-10 based on the type of radio you have. If none of the channels seem to work, double-check the volume knobs. Then, if they still don't work, look on each radio for a sync button. Hold the sync buttons down at the same time on every radio to link them up. If you're setting up radios for a security team, construction crew, school staff, or hospitality team, you need to get earpieces so that the conversations over the radio remain private. Get a set of radio earpieces that work with your brand of radio and have a built-in microphone. Plug an earpiece in, wrap the speaker around your ear, and press the button on the microphone built into the cord to talk to the other radios. To be on the safe side, buy your earpieces from the same company that makes your walkie talkies. This will ensure that they're compatible. Earpieces will also keep the person using the walkie talkie from missing information due to ambient background noise.
summary: Get at least 2 walkie talkies that are the same brand and model. Turn the radios on after charging them to full battery. Tune every radio you're going to use to the same frequency. Turn the volume all the way up on every radio and test them. Get earpieces if you're using radios professionally.