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Top 10 housewarming gift ideas
Looking for ideas for housewarming gifts? Are you stumped trying to think of the perfect gift to give your friend the new homeowner? Well this is not that, but do not stop reading now. This is a list of the top 10 […]
Looking for ideas for housewarming gifts? Are you stumped trying to think of the perfect gift to give your friend the new homeowner? Well this is not that, but do not stop reading now. This is a list of the top 10 things not to give as a housewarming gift.
Number 10: New Lighting! Be it a lamp, a candle or a night light; novelty lighting is just not a good idea. One time they gave me a pink flamingo night light. Unfortunately, I’m not kidding. It was hideous and I had no idea what to do with it. I ended up giving it away as a white elephant at a Christmas party. If you are thinking of giving it a light that makes you laugh, just refrain.
Number 9: Record the bad gifts you have received in the past. I know we’ve probably all been guilty of doing this in the past, but it’s really not a good idea. A changing story is too terrible to tell. A mother-in-law gave her daughter-in-law a set of kitchen glasses for her new home. Only they weren’t new. In fact they already belonged to the daughter. Her husband had kept them in his mother’s garage until he and his new wife could move into their new home! The moral of the story: Don’t give gifts again, especially if you can’t remember where it came from.
Number 8 – Barbie doll with cozy toilet paper. You’ve seen them at yard sales, craft fairs, and maybe in the back of your grandmother’s bathroom. It’s that slightly creepy Barbie doll whose legs sit inside the toilet paper roll, her usually crocheted skirt hides the replacement TP roll.
Number 7- Memories of the sports team. No matter how fanatic of the Braves your friend is, I doubt that he or his wife would appreciate a blanket with their favorite team’s logo or a framed poster of their favorite player. Sounds good, but where would they put it?
Number 6 – Novelty drinking glasses or beer coozies. Does anyone really need a complete set of Shrek glasses from McDonalds? Or fish face beer coozies? You know a good rule of thumb is that if it has the word novelty in the description, don’t buy it!
Number 5 – Taxidermized animal. Now I hope this one speaks for itself, but in case you are considering buying a prank cat or stuffed moose head, DON’T DO IT!
Number 4 – Mounted and talking animals. We have all seen them in the store or on television. The hilarious bass that sings and dances. This falls into the same category as number 5. Please use a little more moderation. It sounds funny, but it really isn’t.
Number 3 – Live animals. As sweet as a new puppy or kitten may seem; They are not the best housewarming gift. Pets as gifts seem like a great idea, but the logistics of having a pet turned out to be very complicated. And many times they can wreak havoc on a new home. So stop by the free kitty box outside of Walmart, because you might lose your friend to it.
Number 2: a non-smoking ashtray. I hope no one does this, but I once heard the story of a mother-in-law who gave an ashtray to her new daughter-in-law. Unfortunately, the daughter-in-law did not smoke, and all she could think of was that her new mother-in-law was plotting for her speedy death.
And the number one bad housewarming gift: cleaning supplies. Now many of you may think that cleaning supplies would make a good gift, and in theory it would. The problem is the message conveyed by these kinds of gifts. Something like, “Here’s a vacuum cleaner, because you clearly don’t spend enough time on your household responsibilities. Women, especially, can be offended by such an offering. So, unless it’s a requested item, skip the cleaning supplies.
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Help! A Pokémon is invading my lawn
Unless you’ve been hiding under a rock since July 6, 2016, at least you know that millions of people around the world now spend every spare moment hunting Pokémon. (For the uninitiated who are about to correct my grammar, I am sure […]
Unless you’ve been hiding under a rock since July 6, 2016, at least you know that millions of people around the world now spend every spare moment hunting Pokémon. (For the uninitiated who are about to correct my grammar, I am sure that Pokémon is both singular and plural, there are no ‘Pokemons’). It’s an international obsession, which saw the new ‘Pokemon Go’ app downloaded more than 15 million times in the first 6 days after its launch in Australia, Japan, and the United States.
What is a Pokémon? Technically, it is a small creature found in video games. Catch one and you can train it to help you fight others. The basic concept hasn’t changed, although (believe it or not) Pokémon are now 20 years old. That was how long ago was when some smart computer scientists dreamed up the Pokémon video game for Nintendo’s Game Boy handheld. At that stage, most people didn’t have access to the internet, and Pokémon were strictly offline beasts. Still, according to Wikipedia, the Pokémon franchise has sold around 280 million units, making it the second most popular game franchise in history, based on unit sales. The franchise’s gross revenue has surpassed $ 46 billion during that period, which could technically make the Pokémon empire bigger than Greenland or the Cayman Islands. Those guys should seriously think about getting a national dragon!
For the past two years, some other smart people working at Niantic, partly owned by Nintendo, have been stepping away, or should I say ‘pokemon’ (yes, that’s a real word) to produce the latest and greatest edition ever released. . on July 6, 2016. On that date, the cages were opened and the Pokémon ran, swam, and flew to the four corners of the earth where they can be found today. Right now. Can I see them. Of course, I can only see them through my Android mirror, but Niantic promises that very soon I will have my own personal ‘Pokemon Go Plus’ wearable device, a kind of lapel clip, which will alert me to the presence of a Pokemon nearby. and let me look it up without touching my phone. Wherever you go on earth, you’ll see these lapel clips, buzzing around. Buzz. Buzz. And you thought cell phones ringing in cinemas was a distraction!
Why does this matter anyway? Be patient while I put on my geek boy glasses for a moment. First of all, Pokemon Go is a kind of ‘augmented reality’ system. Many individuals and organizations have tried to bring these systems into the mainstream, without commercial success. The initial popularity of Pokemon Go shows that augmented reality could really be a new revolution at our doorstep, changing our lives more than texting and selfies (for example). Hunting Pokémon is just the beginning of this revolution. Second, the convergence of artificial intelligence and augmented reality opens the door to a world where constant companions will be with us wherever we go, greatly enriching our experience of the world. Think of Siri in Anavar.
Some readers will remember ‘Clippy’ and other attempts to purportedly enrich user experiences with desktop productivity software. If you don’t remember Clippy, consider yourself lucky. Clippy was an irritating wannabe that sometimes made you feel like hitting the screen just to make it go away. And maybe that’s the point here. We do not want enrichment imposed on us. What we want is an enrichment that is there when we need it or choose it, like a friend in our life whom we invite to come to places with us. Pokémon can be seductive and magnetic, but they don’t invade our space unless we accept it. In short, friends are for when we want to play or share experiences and sometimes when we want to open our hearts to a good listener. News Flash: Dr. Pokemon will see you now.
However, sometimes friends lead you astray and get you in trouble, and apparently “‘I was collecting Pokémon’ is not a legal defense,” according to Western Australian police. Seriously? So if I chase my imaginary monster friend into your backyard, can’t I plead insanity? (Find “Pokemon insanity” online. That’s one thing). Heard people are putting up signs on their properties now, telling Pokemon trainers not to go in there. In fact, some attorneys are suggesting that if you come on my property and take my Pokémon it is robbery. You have been warned.
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Reporting Your Inventory to the IRS at Tax Return When Self-Employed
If you work for yourself and manufacture or purchase items for resale, according to current IRS rules, you must report inventory expenses. All business owners are required to report those expenses on the back of their Schedule C tax form because inventory […]
If you work for yourself and manufacture or purchase items for resale, according to current IRS rules, you must report inventory expenses. All business owners are required to report those expenses on the back of their Schedule C tax form because inventory costs are not deducted in the same way as other normal business expenses.
Because of this, the IRS requires all businesses, no matter how small, to track inventory expenses separately from all other business costs. Inventory expenses not only include the cost you pay for those resale items, or all the parts needed to assemble the items, but they also include all shipping costs and wages paid for the assembly.
You are not allowed to deduct inventory expenses until an item is sold or permanently removed from your commercial inventory. All unsold inventory costs must carry over to the next fiscal year. Unsold inventory includes everything that you have not sold, traded, thrown away, given away, or donated. It also includes all inventory items found in stores and warehouses that have been sold on consignment.
There is a small section on the back of the Schedule C small business tax form where you fill in the value of your starting inventory, the cost of all inventory added during the current tax year, any inventory removed for personal use, and its purpose. year inventory value.
For IRS inventory records that will survive a tax audit, I have come up with a formula called LATER: THEist, TObill Ttotal, mevalue and Report. Is that how it works:
LIST – Write down all items purchased for resale as they arrive. Make a simple six-column vertical graph on lined paper; I use a spiral notebook. Title those six columns as follows:
- Article name
- Total cost
- Number of items that can be sold
- Cost per item
- Remaining inventory
- Year-end value
Fill in the first three columns as the items arrive. To get the cost per item, divide the total cost of each item by the number of salable items and write that amount in column four. You must complete the last two columns on the last business day of the fiscal year.
BILL – On the last day of the fiscal year, account for all unsold inventory; both on their shelves and for sale on consignment. Enter this count for each item as inventory remaining.
TOTAL – Multiply the remaining inventory count by your cost per item for each item and enter that value in the final column. Add everything up in the second and last column. The first figure is the total spent to add merchandise and the second is your year-end inventory value.
EVALUATE – Review all remaining inventory to assess its quality and shelf life. Remove all unsold merchandise to be thrown away, donated, or reserved for use in future promotions. Deduct the value of any inventory thrown away or donated. Items used for future promotions will be deducted when used.
REPORT – On the back of your Schedule C tax form, you will find a place to enter the total of all merchandise added and your year-end inventory. Add the fiscal year beginning inventory and merchandise added together, and subtract the remaining inventory value to complete the cost of goods sold.
This year’s year-end inventory value becomes the opening inventory value for the next fiscal year.
Take the time to make this simple six-column inventory chart at the beginning of the fiscal year, follow the LATER formula and you’ll get those inventory deductions correct every time.
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Add style in a colorless kitchen
Simplistic Simplistic designs are just as attractive as these colors now. For example, gray shaker cabinets offer a simple style that will complement a modern look without looking too flashy. Homeowners who want to stick with these colors should go for this […]
Simplistic
Simplistic designs are just as attractive as these colors now. For example, gray shaker cabinets offer a simple style that will complement a modern look without looking too flashy. Homeowners who want to stick with these colors should go for this style to make a modern kitchen shine more than ever.
For inspiration, remember the Shaker movement. That’s when cabinets became more popular than ever, but that’s not all that was created. The Shaker movement consisted of all kinds of chairs, etc. based on the belief that less is more. Simply browsing through the images of the Shaker movement will help anyone come up with ideas on how to add style while keeping it simple.
Contrast
Contrast is the perfect way to spice up anything. For example, painting a delicate white flower on the door of gray cabinets is an affordable way to add elegance. For homeowners who want to stick with the crisp, clean lines modern styles are known for, they can still add some contrast to the area. Hang some black shelves on a white wall and then add some straight white lines on the gray cabinets instead of a flower.
These colors may seem boring, but they provide the perfect opportunity to include the ideal amount of contrast and style in each cooking area.
Reduce gray
This color is best used for appliances and storage along the edges of the area rather than for accent pieces. Gray Shaker cabinets have never gone out of style and blend perfectly with any theme. Each cabinet will look great in this color, and then the rest of the area can be adorned in black and white to get the perfect color combination. Use contrast and a simple style as mentioned above in combination with this tip to make a room more inviting than ever.
Add some color
Whether the lack of color is all the hype now or not, if it makes a homeowner want to avoid cooking in their own home due to the cold, calculating feel it gives off, it’s best to forget about trends and add some color. Hang up some cool wall art, include a few different accent pieces, and pick out a fun rug to lay on the floor; everything that is necessary to help a house show the personality of the owners.
Famous decorators recommend using red and orange to add warmth; Brighter, more fun colors like yellow and purple add energy, and shades of tan can be used to help the colors blend.
Trends are always fun and can be a great way to ignite the creative spark in homeowners looking for redecorating ideas. On the flip side, trends can also lead homeowners to regret redecorating. These stylish tips will help transform a homeowner who’s full of regrets into a homeowner who loves the area she lives in and cooks in, once again, while slowly making her show her wonderful personality.
In the end! The electric car industry gains momentum
The electric car industry has had many false starts, with the first one arriving as early as the 1880s. To be exact, the first successfully built electric car hit the road in 1888, originating from a German manufacturing plant. Since then, several […]
The electric car industry has had many false starts, with the first one arriving as early as the 1880s. To be exact, the first successfully built electric car hit the road in 1888, originating from a German manufacturing plant. Since then, several other attempts have been made throughout history to bring these cars to the mass market to no avail. The current wave of enthusiasm for them started in 2008 and is likely to continue, considering how far the industry has come in the last five years. All factors considered, it appears that these cars are finally breaking through the “glass ceiling” to enter the mainstream auto market.
These cars, as the name suggests, are cars that run entirely on electric power. The energy is stored in a reserve (battery) from which it powers the engine (s), which power the car. Since electric power is renewable, these cars have attracted a lot of attention in recent years due to their ability to eliminate the emissions problem that is affecting environmental conservation efforts globally. It is common knowledge that motor vehicles are the biggest contributors to the emissions threat. As such, a shift from diesel and gasoline powered motor vehicles will undoubtedly reduce global greenhouse gas emissions by a massive margin.
This makes them one of the solutions to global warming and its devastating effects. At this point, one would wonder why, if these cars have the potential to solve such a serious problem, they have not been adopted on a large scale. There are several answers to this question.
First, his inability to travel long distances without interruption has been by far his biggest flaw. Since they are powered by battery power, battery capacity becomes an issue. Until recently, batteries could only store charge capable of powering an electric car for a distance of 90 kilometers at a time. This deficiency led to what electric car enthusiasts commonly refer to as “range anxiety.” The problem was further exacerbated by the fact that charging infrastructure was largely poor or underdeveloped in most of the world. Having an electric car was therefore impractical.
However, there is some good news! Tesla recently introduced a new battery with a range of 315 miles for use in these cars. This translates to 506.9 kilometers. This will undoubtedly solve the range anxiety problem effectively and make these cars more popular because most car owners, for example in the US, drive less than 40 miles per day. This, coupled with the fact that charging infrastructure and equipment is being established around the world, ensures that people no longer worry about being stranded on the road when batteries run out. To add to the good news, current batteries can be charged much faster and more efficiently.
Another contributor to the growing popularity of electric cars has been their prohibitive cost. Although today almost all large car manufacturers have their own model in this category, they still produce them on a small scale, which makes production very expensive; costs that are generously passed on to the buyer. The implication here is that while some environmentally conscious people may want to own an electric car, they cannot afford one that can meet their travel needs. For example, Tesla models equipped with the 315-mile capacity battery will cost between $ 134,500 and $ 135,500. This price range is well above the average for the average car owner. However, it is encouraging that since such improvements will bolster their popularity, this will lead to mass production and ultimately cost reduction.
These two have been the biggest obstacles for the electric car industry. However, since they are gradually being outperformed, the electric car industry is preparing to go. It’s only a matter of time before they upset the status quo in the auto industry. There have been claims that oil industry stakeholders have convinced automakers to abandon their ambitions to populate the world’s roads with electric cars. A classic example is GM’s EV1. However, currently the world has passed that stage and it can finally be said that electric cars will compete favorably in the automotive market. Then yes! There is hope for the electric car industry.
6 tips for developing business websites
When it comes time to develop a website for your business, you should consider the following 6 tips. Hopefully, they will help you develop a useful and profitable marketing tool for your business. 1. Conduct keyword research When you are starting a […]
When it comes time to develop a website for your business, you should consider the following 6 tips. Hopefully, they will help you develop a useful and profitable marketing tool for your business.
1. Conduct keyword research
When you are starting a website development project for your company, one of the first things to do is do keyword research. Choosing the right keywords and using them effectively will help drive traffic to your website. Use keyword research tools like Wordtracker to discover the most popular keywords for your industry and services.
2. Analyze the content of your site
You really need to analyze the content that you will have on your site. The content development for your company website will include plain text that you will type for each page, as well as documents such as PDF files. But you will also need to analyze the number and type of images you will need to illustrate services and products, whether you have customer testimonials. And think about content to keep your site up-to-date and up-to-date, such as news, upcoming events, or monthly tips that visitors will find useful.
3. Develop your site architecture
This is really important for website development. Your business website must solve a problem for a visitor. They want information and they want it fast. You must ensure that access to information on your site is simple and efficient. In terms of navigation, make sure the main areas of your site are listed using a navigation system that people are familiar with. Developing a new website architecture that breaks the rules is a waste of time and will only serve to frustrate your visitors.
4. Get professional web designs
It pays to get professional web designers to develop a website for your business. Visitors to your site will quickly judge whether you are a credible company and professional design helps a lot. There are good quality affordable web designers out there. Try elance or rentacoder to find good quality website development professionals at affordable commercial rates.
5. Perform usability tests
During the website development process, your company must conduct usability testing. Test the designs, test the functionality and. It doesn’t have to be expensive either. At the design stage, choose 3 people from outside your company to test your design. Ask them to tell you; what they think your site does, what are the main areas of the site, and who they think will be interested in your site. If you have trouble answering any of those questions, further development of the website should be discontinued before any issues can be resolved. However, do not flush the baby with the bath water. You may only need to make minor changes.
When the site is ready for testing, choose another 3-4 people outside of your company and ask them again; what they think their site does, what are the main areas of the site. But also ask them to find specific information on your site. Ask them to think aloud so you can understand their thought process. Observe where they position the mouse when navigating and see how they interact with the navigation system.
Overall usability is about reducing the number of questions people have to ask when browsing your website. Ask how; Is that a button? Where is the navigation? How is a quick search different from a normal search? Make information intuitive and your company’s website development [http://www.larismarketing.co.uk/pages/articles/Default.aspx?art=51] It will be successful.
6. Get the Google Analytics code on each page
This is very important for the continued development of your business website. Google Analytics is a free service that allows you to track the performance of your website. Just set up a Google Analytics account and add the code they give you on every page of the site. It’s a really simple process, but if you’re not sure how to do it, ask your web developers to do it for you. Google Analytics provides a large amount of information including; the number of visitors to your site, the keywords people used to find your site, the top landing pages, the top exit pages, and an overall rate that can be a tell-tale factor in the overall importance of your site. After about a month, you will have a lot of information that you can use to improve your website’s search engine performance and usability for visitors.
Plan a fun backyard camping activity for kids!
Before the frosts and school start, plan a fun kids camping activity in your backyard. Invite some friends and neighbors to backyard camp. A small group of children is recommended, 6 to 8 school-age children. Borrow several tents, at least one for […]
Before the frosts and school start, plan a fun kids camping activity in your backyard. Invite some friends and neighbors to backyard camp. A small group of children is recommended, 6 to 8 school-age children. Borrow several tents, at least one for every 2-3 children (unless you have a large family tent!), OR lay flat sheets on a clothesline to make a tent.
Have the children make marquee-shaped announcements that include information such as:
- Backyard camp date
- Time to show up
- What to bring like: sleeping bag, pillow, pajamas, toothbrush
- Time to be picked up the next morning
- Companion information
When the kids show up for the kids’ camp activity, plan a barbecue with hot dogs on a stick, French fries, vegetable sticks and salsa, and nutritious drinks. Make cupcakes decorated with shredded coconut (dyed with green food coloring for “grass”) and paper “tents” on top. Put the child’s name on each “store.”
Before dark, go over safety tips, where to locate the bathroom at night, and even a place where they can go to sleep if they need to. Give each camper a flashlight or small stick. Keep bug spray and a first aid kit handy.
After dark, play flashlight tag games and finger shadows. Gather the group in a circle (or semi-circle) and place a camping lantern in the center. Turn off the light and tell “scary camp stories.” Or play a storytelling game where the guest of honor (the boy whose backyard is being used) starts a “story” and each person around the circle has to add to the story until the guest of honor is finished. With a small group, it can be fun to circle the group several times before finishing the story.
If the night is clear and cloudless, have everyone lie on their back and look up at the night sky. Who can find the pole star, Polaris? Who can locate the Big Dipper and the Little Dipper? Look for the constellations in the summer sky in your area. See if they can locate any of them.
In the morning, before the campers go home, serve breakfast and have everyone “pack up.” If you want to send home small party favors, a whistle, a compass and a small stick are popular with children.
Did you know A brief look at global changes around the world
Did you know that fish and birds are dying all over the world? Did you know that bee, plankton, and bat populations are in decline? Did you know that coral reefs are disappearing? Did you know that tornadoes have been detected, for […]
Did you know that fish and birds are dying all over the world? Did you know that bee, plankton, and bat populations are in decline? Did you know that coral reefs are disappearing? Did you know that tornadoes have been detected, for the first time in history, rotating in the opposite direction? Did you notice that the climate in your forest area may have changed? Did you notice the strange wake as marks in the sky? Did you know that there are places in Mexico where the soil temperature is warming above 200 degrees? Did you know that our oceans are warming 2 degrees? Did you know that the polar caps are melting and polar bears are drowning? Did you know that over a seven-day period in early June, 772 earthquakes were recorded on the California-Nevada border near Mammoth Lake? (Gordon Michele Scallion and others predict a volcanic eruption there this summer.) Did you know that north is no longer north and airports are changing runway markings so planes can land safely? Did you know that on May 31, the jet stream (an extremely fast wind stream flowing through the upper atmosphere) made landfall for the first time in recorded history? Did you know that all over North America migratory birds have stopped returning to their nesting grounds? And that the salmon no longer return to their spawning grounds? And have indigenous tribes around the world stopped having children? Did you know that we are in the middle of a full pole reversal? Did you know that planet X / Niburu is fast approaching? Did you know that the economy is in trouble? Did you know that corn and oil prices are going up? Did you know that a food crisis is looming? Did you know that solar flares can cause power outages and even radiation poisoning? Did you know
Well, if you didn’t know, you know now. I am not a scientist, but I am an environmentalist with a fascination and love for the complexities of the inner and outer workings of the earth, and I can tell you that many ecological changes are surely taking place on our planet. The question is what is causing these changes? Are they natural or artificial? If you want to play detective, you can find tons of explanations on the web just by googling it! Explanations vary, but these are some of the main results. Many God-fearing people believe that we are experiencing the end of time. That the Book of Revelations unfolds like a daily movie in our lives. Others blame the government saying they are manipulating the climate and deliberately creating “states of emergency” so that the Illuminati can take over the world and reduce our current population by 90%. Other schools of thought are that aliens are to blame and that it is they who are using their advanced technologies to wreak havoc on the planet. Many scientists believe that it is simply a natural part of the earth’s cycle and that these changes have occurred before in history and are simply repeating these cyclical events. Then there are the Hopi Indians who believe that a great “purification” is taking place while others believe that the Mayan prophecies are being fulfilled. The New Age movement believes that human consciousness is rising to a new level and after the earth goes through its changes, a more pure and loving earth will be born.
I’m not sure who has the correct answer to today’s world’s problems, but I know one thing for sure. This is a competition where being right doesn’t really have a winner. If we are headed for extinction, I’m thinking, does it matter what the cause is? However, I believe that prevention is better than cure. If you knew that the biggest storm of the century was going to hit your city, what would you do? You’re probably rushing to the store (you and 1000 other people) to stock up on supplies, right? Well, based on everything you’ve read above, do you think there’s a big storm coming, whether it’s economical, green, or storage? If you were ever a Boy Scout, Brownie, or Girl Guide, you should still have that inner push that says, “Get ready!” Being prepared for any disaster is being responsible. It is not being an alarmist. If nothing bad happens, rejoice in the many supplies you won’t have to buy and throw a great celebration party.
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Low Carb and Ketogenic Diet Fast Food Menu Options: How to Eat Successfully at Restaurants
For those who eat low carb or ketogenic diets, there is almost always something they can eat at all fast food restaurants or places. Plan ahead. Before entering a restaurant, check its menu and nutritional information online at home or using your […]
For those who eat low carb or ketogenic diets, there is almost always something they can eat at all fast food restaurants or places. Plan ahead. Before entering a restaurant, check its menu and nutritional information online at home or using your smartphone. It’s always good to know the safe options before you are tempted by menu items that you shouldn’t have on a low-carb diet.
To make it easier to find a quick keto-friendly option, I’ve compiled a list of various restaurants and fast food places and those items I’ve found to be the lowest carb (and most emotionally satisfying) options. These aren’t all perfect options, but when you don’t have other options due to time or location constraints, they’ll do it in a pinch.
It helps that fast food places are necessary to post nutritional content. It’s easier to stick to the keto plan every day. The carb count I am listing is approximate and is NET grams.
In general, there is usually some salad option anywhere you are. At burger joints, just remove the bun, and many places offer lettuce wraps instead. The chicken should not be breaded.
As a side note, it helps to have a knife and fork handy in your car or purse. Big, juicy burgers on small pieces of lettuce end up on the table or on your lap. Small and flimsy fast food plastic containers also make feeding difficult. Get out your own sturdy utensils and enjoy!
Now for the food options … here are some pretty obvious rules of thumb to follow:
- Skip the bun or wrap
- Skip the pasta, potato, or rice.
- Salads, without croutons. Stick with the low-sugar dressing options: Caesar, blue cheese, ranch, chipotle. Look at the name that can give you a clue, things like “honey” in the honey dijon or “sweet” in the name of the dressing; these are generally not a good option. Check the ingredient for items that are higher in carbohydrates.
- Chicken – Choose grilled or sautéed. Stay away from any breaded chicken.
McDonald’s – opt for any hamburger (zero g) or grilled chicken (2 g) without the bun and topped with cheese, mayonnaise, mustard, onion, etc. No tomato sauce. Add a salad (3 g). Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad or Grilled Chicken Ranch Bacon Salad are 9g.
Burger King – the same hamburger information as McDonald’s: hamburger (zero g) without the bun and topped with cheese, mayonnaise, mustard, onions, etc. No tomato sauce. The tender grilled chicken sandwich without the bun is 3g. BEWARE: You might think the veggie burger is low, but it has 19g of carbs, making it about a full carb day on keto. Add a salad (3 g). Grilled Tender Chicken Salad is 8g without dressing or croutons. Tender chicken salad is not an option. Do not you dare.
BONUS – dessert!?! – fresh apple fries are not fried and have 5g net carbs WITHOUT caramel sauce.
Underground – You should probably skip the subway if you can. Buns and wraps are high in carbohydrates. I suppose you could have them dump the ingredients in a wrap without bread, but that doesn’t sound appealing. I don’t have information on what the carb count would be for each sub without muffin, but you can probably figure it out – chicken or pepperoni is fine, but is “sweet onion” chicken okay? No idea. Stick with salads, but keep in mind that you will only get iceberg lettuce (4g).
Carl’s Junior and Hardees – This chain offers “lettuce wrappers” – your burger wrapped in a large chunk of lettuce for easy low carb eating. (Like I said, I tried it and I don’t love it. I like to bring my own fork instead.) Bunless Options: Six Dollar Burger (7g), 1/2 Thick Burger (5g), Grilled Chicken Club Sandwich (7g / 10g at Hardees). Grilled chicken salad without croutons is 10 g. The salad is 3 g.
Jimmy John’s – The unwich, a sandwich wrapped in lettuce, fits perfectly here. Meats are fine, just make sure the ingredients aren’t high in carbohydrates.
Wendy’s – Again, you can get your burger in a lettuce wrap or box. Any hamburger with toppings. Mayo has corn syrup and is 1g. The grilled chicken fillet is 1 g. It can be ordered in the club chicken sandwich or the best grilled chicken sandwich. Best salads: chicken caesar (7g), blt chicken salad with grilled chicken. Side salads aer 6g or 2g for Caesar.
Pizza Hut and other pizzerias – It is possible to get used to eating pizza without a crust. You need to eat twice as much, but if there’s a party or dinner you can’t avoid at a pizza place, just peel off the cheesy toppings and eat the big messy pile of cheese and toppings. A salad is a nice addition. Otherwise, opt to make pizza at home on a low carb base.
Mongolian barbecue – YES! Load up your bowl with chicken, shrimp, onion slices, and mushrooms, then top with the Asian Black Bean Dip. I know beans have carbs, but this sauce label says 1 gram of carbs per ounce (each sauce is clearly labeled). Add some garlic and wait for the rotisserie to do its job. Needless to say, you skip the appetizers, the tortillas, and the rice. Ask the waiters not to bring them to the table.
Italian restaurants – These require a bit of cunning, but can be conquered! Ideas: how about Chicken Marsala in an Italian place? Make sure it doesn’t come with pasta. Substitute for broccoli or some other keto garnish, or a large salad. The chicken piccata is also a possibility.
Mexican and Chinese restaurants are the hardest, because any low carb option is not the reason to go to the restaurant in the first place. At a Mexican restaurant, I tend to get a large beanless burrito and spread the tortilla smooth like a plate. Eat the internal ingredients and stir the tortilla.
If you MUST go to a Chinese buffet (I attended a funeral dinner at one), you can find options, but they probably won’t be your favorite General Tso. What about the salad bar options? eggs? the inside of the egg rolls, and I even ate the inside of just crab Rangoons. Unfortunately, these ideas leave a lot of discarded shells and fried outer pieces on your plate and make it look like you’re really wasting food.
Wings anywhere – Standard buffalo sauce is usually fine, as well as garlic and Parmesan.
Convenience stores It can also be a good option! 7-11 has packets of hard-boiled eggs, cheese slices, slim jims, almonds, and pork rinds. The pork rinds have a barbecue flavor and are ZERO carbs.
Remember, whatever you choose, hold the bread, potatoes, rice, noodles, French fries, and tortillas. And watch out for the possibility of cornstarch, breadcrumbs, and other fillings. With proper planning and a good attitude, you can find healthy low-carb and ketogenic options when dining out and follow your successful ketogenic diet plan.
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As with other courses, there is a different set of requirements for law school and each of which also has different admission requirements. The competition to enter is fierce. There are more candidates than places. To be accepted to law school, you […]
As with other courses, there is a different set of requirements for law school and each of which also has different admission requirements. The competition to enter is fierce. There are more candidates than places. To be accepted to law school, you should have performed well in your undergraduate courses, your standardized tests, and your personal statement.
Your law school entrance exam or LSAT score is critical. Be sure to take your LSAT in your junior year to ensure you have time to retake the exam. Consider taking as many practice tests as possible. A score of 120 is the lowest you can get and 180 is the highest. Most of those who take the LSAT tend to score in the middle, which puts them somewhere between 145 and 160. Obviously, the better you do on the LSAT, the better your chances of getting into a really great school. There are many schools that only accept students who score a certain or higher on their LSAT exams.
Law schools look for specific courses on your transcript, such as political science, philosophy, sociology, and history. However, it is equally important to be a well-rounded individual. Schools like this are also looking for candidates with quantitative courses like economics, business, math, and finance. Once you are done with school, you will be dealing with the business world on a daily basis and you will need to understand it.
Carefully consider the courses you take at the undergraduate level. While your LSAT score is critical, a commendable GPA and course load are important. An admissions board is more likely to view an applicant who has doubled in biology and philosophy with a 3.25 GPA than someone who majored in political science with the same GPA.
The admissions committee will know who you are through your personal statement. Tell them about your significant accomplishments and what sets you apart from other applicants. Your personal statement is the admissions committee’s true first impression of you, so you better make sure it counts for a lot. You’d better choose harsh critics who will actually critique your essay when you’re done writing it.
Many schools have begun reviewing applications in November. Know your requirements and get your application in advance.