Why Should Parents Save Money for Their Children?

Although your children might still be very young, time with them seems to pass quickly. It may feel like no time has passed, yet soon they will reach their next birthdays, milestones, and, eventually, adulthood. Putting money aside for your child, no matter how small an amount, can help them to make a good start in independent living. In addition to this, the earlier you start a savings account, the more time it will have to accrue interest on top of the amounts that you deposit.

Education

While your child’s mandatory schooling years may not come at a cost, higher education usually involves student loans, or upfront payments, unless your child is eligible for a scholarship. Something like a master's degree in speech language pathology could possibly help your child to advance in their career, but may not be something they would consider without a form of financial backing. Putting money away each week or month, even when they are a baby, can help to contribute towards tuition fees, as well as any other materials they might need to complete their course. Even if your child doesn’t want to gain a higher education, there may be other types of education they wish to pursue, or even tools they might need to gain employment in a certain career.

First Car

When your child reaches a certain age, they may want some level of independence while still living within the family home. Being able to pay for driver’s education, as well as a cheap first car, may be difficult to achieve, especially if your child has many school commitments that prevent them from taking on more hours at a part-time job. Lessons could be taken over an extended period of time, or in a single, intensive course. Having some money put aside can help your child to gain this extra freedom. Of course, they will still have to find the money for gas for the car, but at least you can rest assured that you have helped them along the way.

First Home

Your child buying their very first home may be decades away, but that doesn’t mean it is something that shouldn’t be thought about. The down payment for a home can vary, depending on where you live, as well as the average house price at the time, and even due to the income you have. This can be very difficult for anyone, so you may want to try to ease the burden on your child as much as possible. If they have even a percentage of the money towards the down payment of their home, this can cut down on the length of time it will take to save up for the rest of the amount.

Putting money aside during the early years doesn’t mean your child needs to go without in the present. By figuring out how much you can feasibly put aside each month, a little nest egg can be built up over the years which will make your child’s transition to adulthood that little bit easier.

5 Impressive Science Recipe Hacks You Have To Try

Science is not limited to the laboratories, the beauty of science is all around us all of the time – we simply do not realize it. Foodies use the power of chemistry to improve their recipes in a new and exciting way. By incorporating these impressive science hacks into your recipes, you will learn to cook or bake faster and better. Science can make a remarkable difference to the quality of your cooking, so implement these five hacks the next time you are in the kitchen:

1. Defrost A Turkey Faster

Improve your cooking by using the power of science. Thanksgiving isn’t the same without a turkey, namely the deliciously stuffed kind. The best turkey stuffing is made with stale bread, but that is a different topic. Defrost your turkey faster by running it under cold water. Moving water defrosts faster and quicker than just plopping it in a sink filled with water.

2. Pasteurize An Egg

You will never have to shy away from making a recipe that calls for raw eggs ever again. Reduce your chances of contracting salmonella poisoning by pasteurizing your eggs in the shells. You can do this by boiling them in water heated to 140F, but no higher than that, or the eggs will start to cook. You can store pasteurized eggs in the fridge, just like regular eggs. This process will reduce or eliminate the microbial growth of bacteria so you can make your favorite dish without any problems.

3. Liquid Nitrogen Ice Cream

This fun liquid nitrogen experiment is a quick way to make delicious ice cream in no time. You need to be careful when experimenting with liquid nitrogen because it can cause injury if it is not properly used. This kind of ice cream is more delicious than regular ice cream because it is made quickly instead of slowly so it is notably silkier and smoother.

4. Perfect Eggs

Use the power of science to make perfect scrambled eggs. After many tests and trials, the consensus amongst the professionals for adding salt to eggs is to do it at the start. Beat the eggs together and add the salt, then leave the mix to rest for fifteen minutes before cooking them. Salt affects the taste of the dish and it also changes its chemical composition, so perfect timing is everything. Remember that with salt, cold enhances its saltiness and heat reduces it.

5. Pasta Like The Pros

The trick to cooking pasta like the professionals is to keep the water at a constant rolling boil. As pasta cooks, it rapidly releases starches that make it incredibly sticky. If your water is not at a boiling point, then your pasta will stick together and won't be properly cooked. By keeping it in rapidly boiling water, the pasta will be constantly moving so it won't stick together.

Cooking is a science of its own but that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t experiment with different types of science in the kitchen. Different sciences often work hand in hand to create a better result so you don’t need to be afraid to try new things.

What Are the Different Types of Anxiety?

During the past few years, there has been an increased amount of attention paid to mental health issues. The reality is that more people suffer from mental health issues than was previously noted. Therefore, it is important for everyone to make sure they have access to a trained mental health professional who can help them. One of the most common mental health issues is anxiety. There are multiple types of anxiety, and it is important for you to understand how this may present. If you feel like you are suffering from symptoms of anxiety, you should reach out to mental health professional as well. Furthermore, remember to take a look at the resources that are available on UnwindingAnxiety.com. 

Generalized Anxiety Disorder

One of the most common types of anxiety is called Generalized Anxiety Disorder. This is a specific disorder or someone has a low level of background anxiety all the time. There are numerous reasons why someone might be suffering from Generalized Anxiety Disorder; however, one of the most common causes is stress. It is important for you to make sure you have a healthy way to manage your stress. Unhealthy coping mechanisms include drinking, drugs, and overeating. There are healthy outlets for stress management as well, including exercising regularly. If you need help managing your stress, then you may want to reach out to a professional who can help you. It's to make a significant difference in your ability to manage your anxiety as well.

Social Anxiety Disorder

There are other individuals who may only develop severe anxiety in certain situations. For example, one of the most common examples is called Social Anxiety Disorder. This is a specific type of anxiety that develops when people have to spend time around certain individuals. For example, there are some people who only get nervous when they are surrounded by people they do not know. There are other people who develop anxiety when they have to spend time in a large crowd. Because there are numerous ways this type of anxiety can present, it is important to work with a professional who can get to the bottom of this issue. That way, individuals will have an easier time being around other people. 

Panic Disorder

Finally, one severe type of anxiety is called Panic Disorder. Panic Disorder develops when someone has severe panic attacks from time to time. For example, someone may go a long time in between attacks; however, when a panic attack develops, this can lead to serious symptoms. Heart rates tend to spike, breathing gets rapid, and people start to sweat profusely. Some people even feel like they are having a heart attack because they develop severe chest pain. There are medications that can help someone abort a panic attack when it takes place; however, it is still important to work with a professional who can get to the root cause of these attacks and prevent them from happening in the future. 

Rely on a Trained Mental Health Professional

These are a few of the most common types of anxiety from which someone may suffer. If you feel like you are suffering from anxiety, Then you need to reach out to a mental health professional who can help you. There are situations are prescription medications may be helpful; however, not everyone is going to require them. For example, you may find that therapy is beneficial for you. The most important thing to remember is that you are not alone. There's always someone who is willing to lend a helping hand to those in need. 

The FRIENDS Experience in Atlanta, GA

The FRIENDS™ Experience is now open in Atlanta and it’s an experience worth traveling for. Atlanta is only the third city in the nation to get access to the Experience and the first in the South, as it’s previously been in Chicago and New York City. After a wildly successful first month, the end date was recently extended three weeks and now runs through Sept. 26 before it leaves the East Coast and heads to Dallas, Texas.

 

The one-of-a-kind immersive space features 12 rooms and activations of some of the show’s most recognizable moments. Guests will get to experience re-created sets such as Monica’s kitchen, Chandler and Joey’s apartment, and Central Perk, a retail store selling exclusive merchandise, and rooms full of various props, costumes, character moments and scripts from the show. For images of the experience, see here.

 

Tickets are available exclusively at www.FriendsTheExperience.com and prices start at $32.50, plus taxes and fees. Guests can reserve a timed entry with hours found here, though the self guided experience which takes approximately 45 minutes to complete.

 

Created by Superfly X, Warner Bros. Consumer Products and Warner Bros. Television Group, the Experience is located at Perimeter Pointe in Sandy Springs at 1155 Mount Vernon Highway, NE. For a look at what to expect when visiting The FRIENDS Experience, check out this video.

 

The experience is a short drive from GA-85, making it easily accessible from Hartsfield-Jackson Airport. Additionally, there are numerous hotels in close proximity to the experience, including: Embassy Suites Perimeter Center, Hyatt Regency Atlanta Perimeter, Le Meridian Atlanta Perimeter, and The Westin Perimeter North. 

 

To ensure a safe environment for all staff and guests, The FRIENDS Experience is currently continuing COVID-19 protocols throughout the space including, but not limited to social distancing, requiring masks, and thorough cleaning and sanitization measures. Learn more about the enhanced cleaning and safety measures as well as additional experience details at www.FriendsTheExperience.com.

 

About Superfly X: Superfly X is the global themed entertainment division of Superfly. Founded in 2020, Superfly X is transforming the way fans interact with their favorite entertainment properties with The FRIENDS Experience. Superfly X is building on its expertise in creating iconic live experiences like Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival, Outside Lands and Clusterfest as well as for some of the most recognized brands in the world. Superfly is headquartered in New York.

 

About FRIENDS: Celebrating the 25th anniversary of its debut in 1994, FRIENDS remains one of television’s most beloved series. One of the highest-rated shows on television in its original network run, the series remains a perennial go-to in syndication and on streaming services, where it continues to be a smash hit worldwide. A favorite among critics and fans alike throughout its 10-season run, FRIENDS not only won the Emmy® for Outstanding Comedy series, but also garnered Emmy® Awards for series stars Jennifer Aniston and Lisa Kudrow. From Warner Bros. Television, FRIENDS follows the lives and loves of a close-knit group of friends living in New York City: siblings Ross (David Schwimmer) and Monica Geller (Courteney Cox), along with friends Chandler Bing (Matthew Perry), Phoebe Buffay (Lisa Kudrow), Joey Tribbiani (Matt LeBlanc) and Rachel Green (Jennifer Aniston). FRIENDS was created by David Crane and Marta Kauffman, who executive produced the series with Kevin Bright through Bright/Kauffman/Crane Productions in association with Warner Bros. Television. 

 

About Warner Bros. Consumer Products: Warner Bros. Consumer Products, a WarnerMedia Company, extends the Studio’s powerful portfolio of entertainment brands and franchises into the lives of fans around the world.  WBCP partners with best-in-class licensees globally on an award-winning range of toys, fashion, home décor, and publishing inspired by franchises and properties such as DC, Wizarding World, Looney Tunes, Hanna-Barbera, HBO, Cartoon Network and Adult Swim. The division’s successful global themed entertainment business includes groundbreaking experiences such as The Wizarding World of Harry Potter and Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi. With innovative global licensing and merchandising programs, retail initiatives, promotional partnerships, and themed experiences, WBCP is one of the leading licensing and retail merchandising organizations in the world.

 

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Heartfelt Ideas to Remember A Lost Loved One

Losing a loved one is a painful experience, words often cannot adequately describe the feeling. However, there are some things that you can do to keep the memory of your loved one alive. Here are some heartfelt ideas to respectfully remember a lost loved one. 

Create a Video of Their Life 

Create a video of their life by compiling pictures and short video clips of them, add text, beautiful music and graphics using video editing software and share the video with close friends and family. 

Plant a Tree in their Honor 

Plant a tree in their honor, and if your loved one was cremated, you can also sprinkle some of their ashes in the soil, this is a truly heartfelt way of remembering a loved one. 

Get a Keepsake 

Get a keepsake such as a memorial t-shirt, a keychain, a notebook or you could opt for cremation keepsakes that are designed and customized to suit your needs. 

Travel to their Dream Destination 

Did your loved one have a bucket list? A dream destination, somewhere they really wanted to visit? Since, they won’t get the chance to experience their dream destination, travel to the place they wanted to travel to the most in their honor. 

Write a Poem 

A simple yet heartfelt way to remember your loved one is to write a poem. Write a poem from the heart and either keep it to yourself as a personal remembrance keepsake or print it, have it framed and share it with friends and family. 

Create Art 

If you are creative and want to express your love for your lost loved one, why not create a piece of art? You could also enlist the help of a professional artist to create a piece of art for you. 

Make Their Favorite Meal 

Prepare their favorite meal and celebrate their life with the meal that they loved most. 

Celebrate Their Birthday 

Each year, celebrate their birthday, bake a cake and celebrate the day that they were born. 

Create a “Thoughts of You” Journal 

Using a blank, decorative journal, write down your thoughts and feelings about your loved one. Whenever you feel sad or miss them, write your feelings in your thoughts journal. 

Write and Record a Song About Them 

You don’t have to be the best singer in the world to write and record a song, just create from the heart, writing a song is a beautiful and timeless way to remember your lost loved one. 

Donate to Charity in Their Honor 

Did your loved one have a specific interest? For example, did they like soccer? Were they interested in women’s rights? Donate to a charity that is closely related to their interests, they would certainly appreciate it. 

Start a Youth Scholarship For Them 

Start a youth scholarship in their name to help young, talented individuals achieve their goals and aspirations. 

Create a Memorial Website 

Create a blog or website that pertains to their interests. For example, if your loved one liked video games, create a site about video games and name the site after them. 

These are all heartfelt and respectful ideas to help you come up with ways to remember your loved one. We hope these ideas inspire you to do something wonderful for the person you love.