Realty Rave Oct 2015

David Burke Tel: 760-250-2570 October 2015 Welcome to this month's edition of the RealtyRave newsletter. We hope that you find it filled with interesting and useful information! Please think of me with any real estate related questions you may have - now and in the future. It would be my pleasure to be of assistance to you. The single highest and best compliment a Real Estate Professional can receive is a referral to friends, family or colleagues. As appropriate, please feel free to forward this Newsletter and/or my contact information. Thank you! David Burke HEALTH AND SAFETY 6 questions to ask your child's pediatrician (BPT) - Most parents bring their children to the doctor when they’re sick, but now is a great opportunity to be proactive and schedule a wellness checkup. This allows you and your doctor to take a broader look at a child’s overall health and well-being to ensure he or she is developing properly. “Wellness checkups provide more time for parents to ask questions,” says St. George’s University alum Dr. Susan Dulkerian, Chair of Pediatrics at Mercy Medical Center in Baltimore. “Rather than waiting until your child is sick or an issue arises, a wellness checkup is an opportunity to take preventive measures, maintain a healthy lifestyle and keep your peace of mind.” Dr. Dulkerian suggests that every parent should ask the following questions during a wellness checkup. Are my child’s immunizations up to date? Your child’s school may require certain immunizations prior to the first day of class. Work with your doctor to ensure your child is protected from disease, even if the school year has already started. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) provides immunization recommendations and schedules for children, teens and adults. Is my child at a healthy weight for his or her height and age? Childhood obesity has more than doubled in children and quadrupled in adolescents in the past 30 years, according to the CDC. A wellness checkup provides the perfect opportunity to ask your doctor about BMI measurement and many other concerns. Your doctor will also be able to suggest prevention ideas and healthy-lifestyle habits for kids. How much sleep should my child get? Sleep is a fundamental element of anyone’s health and is particularly important for kids whose bodies are still growing. Ask your doctor about proper sleep amounts for your child’s age. For example, children aged 6–13 need 9–11 hours of sleep while 3–5-year-olds typically need 11–13 hours. Is my child developing normally and meeting milestones? While every child is unique, each should reach certain mental and physical developmental milestones around similar times from birth to 18 years and beyond. Ask your doctor if he or she has any concerns and which milestones you should expect for your child’s age. How can my child handle anxiety and other mental-health concerns? Your child’s annual checkup isn’t just for checking physical health—it’s the ideal time to bring up any additional areas of concern where your child may be struggling. For example, is your child experiencing anxiety about starting a new school year? Having trouble dealing with body changes during puberty? Is he or she struggling academically? Your physician is a great resource who can help your child work through these issues and recommend a specialist if need be. What do you recommend if my child is being bullied? Over 3.2 million students are victims of bullying each year. Bullying is a hot topic and many kids keep issues like this to themselves. Parents can be advocates by asking doctors how issues should be handled properly. “Make a list of your top concerns and present them to your doctor at the beginning of the visit to ensure you get all the information you need,” advises Dr. Dulkerian. “Talk with anyone who may care for your child, such as a daycare provider or grandparent, for further input before your child’s checkup appointment.” HELPFUL HINTS Lessons running a marathon can teach you about life (BPT) - As the fall running season approaches, people everywhere are lacing up their sneakers for everything from casual runs, to charity races, to the highly-anticipated TCS New York City and Bank of America Chicago Marathons. While most people equate the benefits of running to their physical health, the dedication required to train and participate in a race can also teach important lessons about how to live your best life. Avid runner and distinguished nutritionist Pam Nisevich Bede from global health care company, Abbott, title sponsor of the Abbott World Marathon Majors, has partnered with record- breaking marathoner and former Olympian, Joan Benoit Samuelson, to share four key lessons that you can take from training to everyday life. Lesson 1: Celebrate success: big and small The journey is perhaps the most important part of a race experience. "You can't just wake up one morning and decide to run a marathon - it takes a series of small achievements, from getting yourself out of bed early to train when you would rather sleep in, to every mile you add to your regimen, that allow you to have a successful race," says Benoit Samuelson. The same goes for life. Success is not just landing that dream job, achieving that ideal balance in your life, or finding that perfect partner. It's in the smaller steps you take to reach those goals and how you learn and grow along the way. Lesson 2: You can do more than you think To most people, running a marathon can seem like a daunting challenge. However, it is more attainable if you break it up into five or ten mile increments to meet your ultimate race objectives. "If you increase your mileage by a conservative, planned amount each week, your body will more easily be able to adapt to those longer runs," says Nisevich Bede. "And if you're having a tough run, think about smaller goals rather than your total mileage. Concentrate on making it through this half mile or to that next tree, and then you can re-evaluate your next goal." Running a marathon can be a metaphor for life. In much the same way that you break up the 26.2 miles of the marathon, set smaller goals in your life as you go after larger goals. Lesson 3: Embrace obstacles Life, as in marathon training, rarely goes exactly the way you plan. Setbacks and obstacles are part of the process and they should be looked at as a challenge, not a barrier. The key is to learn how to plan for and manage the obstacles. "Prior to running the 2013 Boston Marathon - 30 years after my course record - I developed a knee inflammation. To get through that hurdle, I focused on the race, adjusted my training and reached my goal of finishing the marathon within 30 minutes of my winning time in 1983," says Benoit Samuelson. Lesson 4: Take care of yourself Investing in taking care of yourself allows you to bring your best self to every facet of your life. From your mind to your body and your diet, better health allows you to achieve more and experience life more fully. It can help you reach those race day goals, pursue a new passion, and live not just longer, but better. "Taking care of yourself isn't about striving for perfection or unnecessarily limiting yourself, it's about constantly challenging yourself to be better - find what makes you feel good and minimize any obstacles that prevent you from getting there," says Nisevich Bede. RECIPE OF THE MONTH Baked Dijon Salmon Makes 4 servings and ready in 35 mins! Ingredients:   1/4 cup butter, melted 3 tablespoons Dijon mustard 1 1/2 tablespoons honey 1/4 cup dry bread crumbs 1/4 cup finely chopped pecans 4 teaspoons chopped fresh parsley 4 (4 ounce) fillets salmon salt and pepper to taste 1 lemon, for garnish Add all ingredients to list Directions: Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). In a small bowl, stir together butter, mustard, and honey. Set aside. In another bowl, mix together bread crumbs, pecans, and parsley. Brush each salmon fillet lightly with honey mustard mixture, and sprinkle the tops of the fillets with the bread crumb mixture. Bake salmon 12 to 15 minutes in the preheated oven, or until it flakes easily with a fork. Season with salt and pepper, and garnish with a wedge of lemon.      View my website  Email me  View Featured Listings  Property Search   Compliments of: David Burke Realty Executives Desert Lifestyles 78065 Main St. Suite 101 La Quinta, CA 92253 Tel: 760-250-2570 Cell: 760-250-2570 Fax: 800-774-5902 David@LaQuintaRE.com e-Pro Household Tips Too Sweet Add some salt, or, if the recipe is a vegetable or main dish, a teaspoon of vinegar. Gravy Too Pale First to be sure to brown the flour well before adding any liquid, which will also prevent lumps. If the gravy is still too pale, add a few drops of gravy base or soy sauce. Gravy Too Thick If your gravy is too thick then add a little more liquid. Gravy Too Thin Potato flakes may be added instead of flour to gravy, sauces and stews Wilting Vegetables Remove brown edges of vegetables and sprinkle with water. Wrap in a towel and pop into the refrigerator for about an hour. Or, dip quickly in hot water, then ice water with a small amount of cider vinegar added. Overdone Vegetables Put the pot in a pan of cold water. Let it stand from 15 minutes to 1/2 hour without scraping the pan. Whipping Cream Problems If whipping cream won't whip, check to see that the cream, bowl and beaters are chilled. Put the bowl of cream over a pan of ice while whipping. Or, add an egg white, chill, then whip. If that fails, try slowly adding 3 or 4 drops of lemon juice while whipping.  Soggy Spuds Soggy mashed potatoes are caused when the milk is added. Use dry powered milk for fluffy mashed potatoes. Rock Hard Brown Sugar Add a slice of soft bread to the package of brown sugar, close the bag tightly, and in a few hours the sugar will be soft again. Thawing Frozen Meat Seal the frozen meat in a plastic bag and place in a bowl of very warm water. DID YOU KNOW? Did you know Bill Gates began programming computers at the of age 13 Did you know every single possible 3 character .com domain has been registered Did you know the word 'uncopyrightable' is the is the only 15 letter word that can be spelled without repeating any letter Did you know the word 'testify' derived from a time when men were required to swear on their testicles Did you know the word typewriter is the longest word that can be typed using only the top row of a keyboard Did you know that you can spell the word 'level' the same backwards Did you know Madonna and Michael Jackson were both born in 1958 Did you know almonds are members of the peach family Did you know an egg contains every vitamin except vitamin C Did you know duck eggs are the largest eggs in the world Did you know owls can't move their eyes from side to side Did you know flamingos can bend their knees backwards Did you know you take over 23,000 breaths everyday About Us Whether you are looking to buy or sell, we are here to assist you in accomplishing your real estate dreams. 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