Luna : Just because

This is a Luna appreciation post...just because. 

Multi-level Marketing Scams Take a Hit on TikTok

FINALLY: someone is taking action to crack down on predatory Multi-level Marketing (MLM) promotions. 

From the Dec. 17th edition of The Atlantic: "Under a section of policy prohibiting various types of “Frauds and Scams”—which used to focus on outright Ponzi schemes, get-rich-quick hoaxes, and phishing attempts—the company became the first major social-media platform to declare that multilevel marketing was verboten as well. The addition “helps our community understand what to expect on TikTok and what to report to us,” a spokesperson told me. “Which further helps to protect people, especially those who may be vulnerable or unaware of MLMs.”

Check out the full article here: https://www.theatlantic.com/technology/archive/2020/12/tiktok-bans-multilevel-marketing-mlm/617422/

Not sure if the "life changing" product you've been contacted about is an MLM? Don't count on the "friend" whose trying to recruit you to 'fess up. Do yourself a favor: head over to Wikipedia and check this list of MLMs.  

Over the last several years, I've personally been targeted by reps from Monat, Young Living, Isagenix, Mary Kay, Amway, Cutco, Rodan + Fields, Pampered Chef, and others. The reps all say the same thing, that it's not a pyramid scheme, it's a "small business" that allows them earn extra money and be a "boss babe."  And yet, they all follow the same aggressive recruitment tactics, while being notoriously secretive about posting the specifics on how it all works--because if they were to publicly describe the compensation structure, they'll be called out as a pyramid scheme. Don't fall for it!

Sourdough Waffles!

Yes, I know it's become a pandemic cliche' at this point, but I have been making sourdough bread for the past few months, and really enjoying it.  The one thing I don't enjoy, however, is having to "discard" some of the dough when I don't the time to actually make a loaf of bread. 

Fortunately, King Arthur's Flour offers up several recipes that use "discard" dough, including this one for Sourdough Waffles: https://www.kingarthurbaking.com/recipes/classic-sourdough-waffles-or-pancakes-recipe

You have to plan ahead and make the "sourdough sponge" the night before, but the extra effort is well worth it. The recipe makes quite a few pancakes and/or waffles, but the good news is, they freeze well and can be easily re-heated in the toaster or microwave.