Living a GR8TR Life Every Day
If you have children and you are interested in having them learn music, the best way to be successful is to take it seriously, at a young age, with Suzuki.
The disadvantage is that it costs more and requires more parental involvement, but for people that are serious about music development, this program also has a high degree of success and a much higher level of mastery than traditional musical instruction.
Let’s forget that your kids are your “kids” for a moment. Instead, what if they are long term projects that combine some art, a pinch of science and lots of planning and effort from you? What you would get is a sensible method of raising excellent humans. This is not to say you should not have a strong connection as well, but those emotions should be one of several driving forces to carry out a terrific long term job bringing them up.
The most difficult part of this is letting go of the ego a bit. You need to commit to getting better and being in charge of the outcomes, even if they are not always what you want.
Nobody will argue that a first time mother or father is likely to make some goof ups but with each child, a parent becomes much better at managing situations and focusing on things that are definitely more crucial. Yet, the first kids often turn out fine anyway, because humans are adaptive and resilient.
Tips For Better Parenting
Sign up for an online group of parents focused on high achievement kids. This will be parents who are serious and trying to enhance outcomes from an early age. You can learn a whole lot and draw motivation from groups like this.
Get instruction on what is possible. For example, AllProParent.com offers free training on the way to go to college or university ahead of time and complete a full bachelor’s degree at no cost. In addition, it has got the step by step system to how top level athletes are created.
Never get stressed about a single day. You will have great days and terrible days. Take a low stress day and return the following day much better than even. One day relaxing is just not going to undo your efforts.
Remember to have a real reason, not just “because I said so” – “Because I said so” is what people with no parenting plan say. It really is grasping at straws and using the excuse that you must demand respect without earning it. Earned respect is far more powerful.
Whether you use on-line groups, on-line parent education, YouTube or local in person organizations, make sure you keep learning and getting better. And have a genuine approach and end result you are trying for, as exceptional is less common by accident.
The best advice is to begin early and keep driving towards your objectives in a calm, constant and intentional way. When your children grow up in this way, they are used to it and they expect to have nothing less than excellence from themselves, and your job is much easier.
OMG this is so good. Disclaimer: We need a lot of lentil and vegetable soups, which are good. However, changing it up and making this Butternut Squash soup recipe with the Instapot is the new family favorite because it is so rich and creamy, and has sweet and savory elements to it that make it incredible.
The first time I made it, I added more spicy elements, and we all loved it but it was a bit too hot for my wife. The next time, I made it without as much spice and the recipe turned out great as well, but leaned a bit more to the sweet side. Those of us who liked the more spicy soup better just added a touch of Siracha and we were all happy.
Some people might see this and think they are indifferent to squash. I know that was my first impression when looking at other recipes for squash soup. However, the apple, onion, carrot, and fresh garlic take you on a whole new flavor adventure.
One of the things that is amazing about this squash recipe is that it is so few steps and is done so quickly. Basically, you just peel the items, chunk them up into cubes, cook them in the Instapot for 8 minutes, and then blend and add sour cream. When you taste it, you will be surprised at how good it is and how easy it is to make.
A lot of recipes will have steps like “brown the garlic and onion….” Not here. Just toss it all in the Instapot with two cups of vegetable broth and you will be ready for a blender or food processor after 8 minutes of cooking. That is 8 minutes after fully heating and pressurizing, of course. Probably about 15 minutes total time.
The #1 hardest thing in this Butternut Squash soup recipe is definitely the time it takes to peel and cube the squash itself. I use a nice, big peeler and peel the outer skin off of the squash. Then I cut the ends off and cut it down the middle, long way. Then I use a spoon to remove the seeds from the inside. Then, on a large cutting board with a large, sharp knife, I cut in strips and then across the strips of squash into cubes. The 8 minutes cook it well, so you can leave them chunky and they do not all have to be a uniform size.
There are two things that make this squash soup Instapot recipe special. The first is the creaminess of the soup. No one could believe that there was no butter in it, because it has a buttery, creamy feel to it. Also, the combination of sweet and savory tastes make it unlike many other things you have had. It is so good, I am sure it is the only soup I have ever had three bowls of on the same day.
A couple of tips for preparation.
I found this Leftover Turkey Curry Recipe online and made some modifications after making it. While I really like turkey for a meal or two, we usually have a lot leftover and don’t know what to do with it because plain turkey gets tiresome fast.
The real key is to find ways to add a lot of flavor to leftover turkey so that you do not think you are just eating turkey for another meal.
This dish not only made it palatable, it actually was very good and very enjoyable to the entire family. This same dish would work with chicken as well, but there are a lot of different things you can do with chicken. Turkey seems more challenging so I keep this dish for those after holiday leftover strategies.
Also, if you are using this Leftover Turkey Curry recipe a few days after Thanksgiving or Christmas, it is a great way to feel like you are having a completely different and exotic dish since your family is probably tired of having holiday leftovers again and again.
Also, around holidays a whole turkey can be a very good and affordable item to buy, and if you keep it frozen you can later make turkey dishes that are not holiday-centric.
Nan is easy to make and goes well with this dish. It is a simple Indian flatbread which is a perfect compliment with saucy dishes like leftover turkey curry. You can look up recipes with nan that is stuffed with potatoes (maybe leftover mash potatoes?) or sauteed onion and garlic.
In case you are wondering, a frozen raw turkey is best used within 7 months but can be used 2-3 years if it is kept frozen. If you freeze cooked turkey you can use it safely for 2-3 months after you freeze it.
Turkey is one of those foods that is good for you, but too much becomes too much of a good thing very fast. That is why I decided to explore what people are doing with leftover turkey and point you to some good leftover turkey recipes.
Frozen, raw turkey is good for 2-3 years, but is best used within 7 months. This means when turkey is on sale around the holidays, it is not a bad thing to buy one to make in the late Spring. Also, frozen cooked turkey is good for 2-3 months or longer if you froze it soon after cooking. This means you can spread out those turkey dishes through months.
That definitely helps, but plain turkey gets old fast, so here are four ideas of what you can do with leftover turkey.
Turkey Salad – This is a great option the day after a holiday when you have leftover turkey that is chilled. Simply cube it up along with celery, onion, hard-boiled eggs, pickles, mayo, and mustard. Salt and pepper to taste. Add lettuce and tomato to the sandwich or wrap and you have a yummy way to eat more turkey even though you just had it the day before.
Turkey Curry – I found this recipe a while back here and then made some modifications and made my own leftover turkey curry recipe. This is so good I could eat it more often than I do. Basically, you follow the recipe and make a great curry gravy that the turkey simmers in and then it is served with rice and nan to make a savory Indian tasting dish that does not seem to have turkey in it at all. And you can make it in about 30 minutes with no exotic ingredients other than the curry spice, which you probably already have.
Turkey Fried Rice – This is a no brainer. Look up any chicken fried rice recipe and substitute turkey. One key is to make sure the meat is well coated with the spices and give it time to crisp in the wok. Some crunchy texture and added flavor will make the turkey more delicious. You usually only need rice (cooled), soy sauce, garlic, ginger, oil and vegetables of choice, like peas, carrots, green onions or broccoli if you want to make it really healthy.
Turkey Enchiladas – The key with substituting turkey for chicken in enchiladas is to make sure you coat the turkey with the enchilada sauce. You can find recipes to make your own enchilada sauce or you can use a packet with tomato sauce. Either way, make sure the turkey has beans and rice in as well, and sautéed onions and peppers as well as flavorful cheese.
When you see these four options, they are all from different countries. Indian, Mexico, China, and the USA. But what they all have in common to deal with turkey, which can be fairly plain, is they all have a sauce that makes the dish moister and more flavorful.
All Pro Parent is a community of parents serious about raising high achievement kids. Starting early and following a steady plan, parents can expect their kids to grow up better in both academics, athletics and having a variety of added skills that give the kids an advantage. This can often result in free college and better jobs, as well as a higher probability of becoming a pro athlete. The below interview is with Ron McDaniel, founder of All Pro Parent.
Why did you start AllProParent.com?
I found myself always talking to other parents about how we managed to have kids who were very good athletes as well as high achievers in academics. And we did so much better with the second child that I wanted to help people avoid all the trial and error and start out with a ton of knowledge from the beginning. There is a huge learning curve raising kids, and the more you know and the earlier you start, the better your results will be.
What makes you qualified to run All Pro Parent?
As I mentioned, we are very active with your kids and did a combination of home schooling and public school. The result with our youngest is she got into college at 13 and started taking classes full time at 14. She is also still planning to be a professional athlete and that seems on course based on our plan of finishing college at 18 and going on the WTA tennis tour.
Why Did You Name Your Site “All Pro Parent?”
The name is a play on the idea of raising pro athlete kids (aka high performers.) Unless a kid has ridiculous levels of natural talent, the reality is it takes an All Pro Parent to raise a high achiever kid. Especially if you want academics and athletics.
What kinds of things do members of All Pro Parent have access to?
One of the most important things to me is to make it free to anyone who wants to go down this path. But of course, we need to have revenue to fund development of content. So, we are using a freemium model where anyone can say they need free access and join without a cost. However, people who are willing to pay .63¢ per day ($19 per month) get access to all the archives, while the free accounts only have access to the base training and new stuff for a short period of time. I think it is the best way for us to have a model that can help everyone but still be a real business with resources.
What kind of outcomes can people expect?
I would love to see people go all in and do an incredible level of development with their kids. The outcome can be fantastic. However, many people have both parents working or limited time for other reasons, and it is hard. Here is a better way of thinking about it. If you start at birth and until the age of 14 you do 30 extra academic minutes with them 150 days out of the year (3 or 4 days a week) then at 14 they will be at least a grade level above where they are supposed to be. That could be worth many thousands of dollars in free college and scholarships and can get them into better schools.
Likewise, 3 hours of athletic development per week from age 3 to 14 results in 1,716 hours of built up training and athletic practice. Compare that to someone who decides to go out for a sport in High School but has not been preparing, and the difference is embarrassing.
It is this steadiness over time that we stress. There is a buildup of knowledge and ability, which also compounds and adds things like confidence, assertiveness and mastery. Parents will get out of it what they put into it, but it does not have to be too much in any given week. Parents succeed when they play the long game.
What if a kid is not athletic or is of average intelligence?
Our program is about maximizing talent over time. No one can promise a specific outcome but by doing more over a long period of time you can feel confident that you will get better results. Someone who is not physically gifted athletically can still play high level high school sports, and benefit from competition, physical fitness and a team environment. Average academic ability can turn into top 10% when you apply extra effort from a young age. Being in the 10% instead of 50% might not get you into Harvard or Yale, but there are still many more opportunities of better schools, scholarships and job opportunities.
In the long run, we want people to have a strong family work ethic towards being better. It pays off. Being part of a community where other parents have the same attitude and goals helps keep people on track.
How do people find out more about AllProParent.com?
Just visit www.AllProParent.com and sign up for the free email. Then join the members area for more training as well as the Facebook group to interact with me and other parents. Anyone who is not afraid of doing some extra to produce high achieving kids is welcome.
Not every person qualifies for clear alignments treatment. If you are wondering whether this treatment method is the right one for your child or teenager, you need to keep in mind there are steps you MUST follow first in order to see if this is the right treatment for you or your child. Keep in mind, clear alignments are a treatment for teens or adults with issues that are not serious and can be fixed without seeing an orthodontist. It is not for everyone.
Who can get Clear Alignments Treatment?
What kind of problems do you have with your smile (Teeth)?
There are different issues people have when dealing with their teeth and consequently their smiles. The main problems there are, and that are fixable with Clear Alignments Treatment are these:
An example of overlapping teeth is when the two front teeth called central incisors are one on top of the other. Also, the bottom teeth can be overcrowded making them look as if they are overlapping when in fact they just need space to fit. Regardless of your problems, if you follow the directions from the company you are ordering, and take the steps needed to see if you qualify for this kind of treatment, you can fix your problem over the mail.
What are the benefits of ordering Clear Alignments Treatment over the mail?
The biggest benefit when ordering “braces” over the mail is the price. The price difference between metal braces and aligners is substantial. Invisalign, the best-known company providing this option charges differently depending on the problems you have. SmilesDirect, another company offering this service states that they are cheaper than Invisalign by $4,000 dollars. The thing to keep in mind is that not everyone is a possible candidate for these treatments. Your problems need to be relatively minor for you to get aligners. Therefore, the price should be much less than going to the orthodontist and getting metal braces for you or your teen.
How do I Get Started?
What Are The Benefits of Clear Aligners?
They do work, and the price is much less than metal braces. I personally found the process of getting clear aligners easy to follow. The price was right, and although at the beginning I was a bit hesitant about the true benefits of having clear aligners versus metal braces, I am happy I chose clear aligners.
What Are The Disadvantages of Having Clear Aligners?
Personally, the only disadvantage of having clear aligners is the fact you have a clear, plastic retainer at the end of your treatment. You do not have metal retainers, and you have to replace the plastic retainer every six months according to the company. That means you will always have to pay for a retainer for the rest of your life.
If you or your teen have minor issues with your teeth but want to have a straight, beautiful smile, then clear aligners can be the solution for you. Check out the companies before you sign up for the treatment.
There are some home projects many homeowners can do by themselves. Replacing flooring, changing light fixtures, or painting a room in the house are all home projects many of us can do. And even though replacing flooring in a room is not necessarily easy, it is a project most homeowners can do by themselves.
How about Kitchen renovations? Can homeowners do them themselves?
Kitchen renovations involve many, many difficult steps that many homeowners are not able to do by themselves. It is possible to do a kitchen renovation if you have the time to do things slowly and well. Also, it is possible to do the kitchen project yourself if you are willing to hire some help when you need it. Not everyone is willing or able to do this project. But if you are adventurous, have the time, have an abundance of patience, and want to save money, here are some tips for you to consider before you begin.
Many homeowners do not wish to remodel a kitchen on their own. It is hard work, it is a long process, messy, and can become expensive if you need to redo things. But, it can be very satisfying if you do it and you can do it at a fraction of the cost of a contractor. For all of you adventurous people that will try to do kitchen remodeling on your own, hire help when you are unsure how to do something yourself. It will save you time and money.
We do not keep a lot of sweets in the house, which makes this 5-minute chocolate cake recipe a lifesaver when someone decides they have had a hard day and need a cake. (It happens)
The first time you make this, it might take you seven minutes. But once you have mastered the steps, you can get it done in as little as four minutes. Much to the shock and surprise of the person who said, “Hmmm, some cake sounds good” just a few minutes before.
Chances are, you have all of these ingredients in your kitchen already. The only one I sometimes run out of is the cocoa powder. However, once I realized how handy this 5-minute chocolate cake recipe is, I now make sure I do not run out.
While this is traditionally a mug cake that people eat straight out of the mug, I prefer to lightly oil the mug and then remove it from the mug when it is done cooking so that it is like a piece of cake on a plate with chocolate syrup and whipped cream on top. The extra 15 seconds make it much nicer.
Some things that are very important when making this 5 minute chocolate cake recipe from scratch are as follows:
This recipe does not include baking soda. Every time I try to make it with baking soda the flavor is not as good. Sometimes it is very bad. Stick to baking powder and it will turn out much better.
Another option is to make it with an egg instead of baking powder or baking soda. This has been very good sometimes. However, if you cook the mug cake just a little too long, the version using an egg does have a bit of an eggy taste. You have to be very careful. The good thing about using an egg though is the protein makes it a healthier option for someone who eats eggs.
Ohio Basement Remodeling –The Four Main Reason Why Every Homeowner In Northeast Ohio Should Consider Finishing Your Basement
Introduction To Ohio Basement Finishing
Did you know your basement can add some strong value to your home(if you remodel it correctly). Some homeowners look at their basement as merely “storage space”. However, it can be so much more than that.
We have four benefits of Ohio Basement finishing listed below.
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Did you know that a “finished basement” can add more space to your house? You could easily add one more bedroom by having your basement finished. Your finished basement will have (potentially) two forms of exiting the home, for safety. Do you have a window in your basement? That could be a second exit if done properly if the Ohio basement finishing is done properly.
You could easily knock out some of the walling and add a closet. That way one of your kids could call that space their own. A basement does not have to look and feel like a damp, dismel place to be.
This will require some work, but it could look spectacular once it is all completed. You might like it so much, that you want to call the space your own.
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It could also be considered a second(or third and fourth) bathroom, depending on how big your house already is. A remodeled bathroom is considered an excellent investment(even if it began as a basement). That adds more value if you decide to sell later.
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Basement remodeling is a great to avoid new construction zoning issues. Some places do not allow zoning permits and remodels (due to many factors). You might live in an area where the city ordinance prevents it. You may have some neighbors that get a little persnickety about things like this.
Remodeling the basement allows you to make changes(you want) without violating any laws.
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You can add in a rental unit by doing this. Now, that will have to be approved by the zoning commission in your area, but it has potential. You can rent the space out(if you are looking to make some extra money), and that person has place to stay for the time being. Just make sure you rent the space to someone credible and decent.
