Sometimes a kind word is enough of a boost to get someone over a difficult moment or a hard day.  Here are a few simple suggestions to try out:  ”You have great ideas!  You’re always so creative.” ”I’m super lucky to have you as a brother. “ ”You’re so fun to play with because you’re so athletic.” ”I really like your smile.” Three simple words: “I love you.”  They carry an immense amount of weight, and mean so many different things to many different people.  Saying you love your brother is an amazing display of emotion. Try not to be a nag, or tattle-tale, or nuisance. Brothers are no different from anyone else and can easily become riled if they think they're being told on, prattled at, or bothered constantly.  Think about how annoying it could be if he were to be this way with you, and really try to remain positive. Never hold back praise for your brother.  If you notice something great he has done, let him know (it's also a good way to get him to do it again).  If he’s been putting in extra effort studying for a specific class, tell him how great his study habits are, and how well he’s going to do in the class. Even during failure, praise can be used to reinforce resiliency.  Try saying, “Great effort.  You almost had it that last time.”  Remember to praise the effort and not the result.  If you praise the final product or the success, he may associate the praise with success and forget about all the effort it took to accomplish the goal.
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One-sentence summary -- Give him a compliment. Show your love. Try to avoid the negative. Praise him.


You can also unplug them for even more energy savings. Plugging electronics into a power strip is also a good strategy because you can easily turn off the power strip and turn off all of the electronics at the same time. There are lots of little things that you can do to make sure that you are conserving as much energy as possible. Keep these strategies in mind to start saving energy.  Keep the temperature on your water heater set to 120℉ (49C). Heating water accounts for between 14-25% of your home’s energy. Keeping the water heater set at  120℉ (49C) will help save some of that energy.  Air dry clothes. You can reduce your carbon footprint by 2,400 pounds a year by hanging your clothes out to dry instead of using a dryer.  Air or hand dry dishes. Make a dent in the 2.5% of your household energy that is expended by using a dishwasher. Open the dishwasher door instead of running the dry cycle on your dishwasher. Choose energy efficient light bulbs. Compact fluorescent light bulbs (CFLs) can save up to 75% of the energy that goes toward lighting your home. These bulbs also produce less heat than normal light bulbs. By reducing the amount of work that your heating and air condition systems have to do year round, you can make a big difference in your energy use.  Consider turning your heater down to 55℉ (13C) at night during colder months and pile on the blankets to stay warm. Consider using fans instead of an air conditioner to help control the temperature in your home. Fans use much less energy than air conditioners. Simple solutions like caulking around the frames of your windows and re-glazing the panes, or you may need to have them replaced. You can also use window treatments and coverings in the winter to reduce the amount of heat that escapes your home. If you decide to purchase new windows for your home, look for windows that have been designated as ENERGY STAR® windows. These windows have to meet certain requirements for energy savings. Some cities allow residents to purchase energy sourced from sustainable prices at a lower cost than they might normally be able to get. For example, you may be able to purchase energy sources from wind, solar panels, or water instead of from coal or gas. Check to see if this is an option in your city. Fuel-switching involves changing your energy sources from less sustainable ones, such as gas, to more sustainable ones, such as electricity. For example, you could replace a gas stove with an electric stove in your home, or change over from a gas furnace to electric heat.
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One-sentence summary -- Turn off lights and electronics when you are not in the room. Look for small changes that can lead to big energy savings. Keep your thermostat set to 78℉ (25C) in warmer months and 68 (20C) in the colder months. Make sure your windows and air ducts are well-sealed. Look into your Community Choice Energy options. See if fuel switching is an option for you.


Choose pellets that are formulated for budgies and keep them available at all times. Twice a day, provide a mix of seeds, fresh fruits, and veggies. Always use raw fruits and veggies that are chopped up into small bites for your bird. This will keep your budgie healthy and happy.  Great fruits for your budgie include apple, banana, blueberry, grape, guava, kiwi, mango, melon, orange, papaya, peach, pear, pineapple, and strawberries. Good veggie options include broccoli, asparagus, Brussels sprouts, carrots, cauliflower, celery, cucumber, kale, pumpkin, radish, spinach, squash, sweet potatoes, ripe tomatoes, and yams. Your budgies will need more food once their chicks are born, so make sure their feeder is always full. Empty and refill the water bottles every morning and evening to ensure your birds have constant access to fresh water. Your budgies will need more water while they’re breeding. To make sure they don’t run out, it’s best to use two water bottles. Plus, this limits the risk of your budgies fighting over water. Hang the water bottles on different sides of the cage. Most budgies won’t eat their eggs, but they may if they feel that they don’t have enough food. Unfortunately, some budgies get into the habit of eating their eggs after doing it the first time. Budgies who continue to eat their eggs after you provide more food likely won’t be good breeders. If your budgies eat their eggs, add more food to their cage over the next breeding period. If this doesn’t stop the behavior, it’s best to find a new pair of budgies to breed. These supplements provide vitamins and minerals that your birds need to be healthy, such as calcium. Simply put the supplements into the cage, and the birds will eat them as they desire. You can find these supplements at a pet store or online.
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One-sentence summary -- Fill a large feeder with budgie pellets, seeds, fruits, and veggies. Hang two water bottles on the cage to ensure proper hydration. Provide plenty of food so that the parents won’t eat their eggs. Supplement their diet with a mineral block, cuttlebone, and iodine salt spool.


Turkey drumsticks require almost an hour on the grill, and it's important to maintain a steady heat of about 300 °F (149 °C) so they don't burn or end up undercooked. Use a grill thermometer to test the heat of your grill. Sprinkle the meat all over with salt and pepper. If you want to add spices and other seasonings, spread mixed spices all over each drumstick to coat the skin. Try these delicious combinations:  For hot and spicy drumsticks: combine 1/2 teaspoon (1 g) cayenne pepper, 1/2 teaspoon (1.5 g) garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon (1 g) black pepper, and 1/2 teaspoon (3 g) salt For herb-encrusted drumsticks: combine 1/2 teaspoon (.4 g) dried basil, 1/2 teaspoon (.7 g) dried thyme, 1/2 teaspoon (1.5 g) garlic powder, and 1/2 teaspoon (3 g) salt Lay them on a part of the grill that isn't getting a stream of direct heat, since this will cook them too quickly. This will ensure they cook evenly on all sides. Keep going as each side turns golden brown and crispy. Insert a meat thermometer into the thickest part of the meat. The drumsticks are ready when the internal temperature reaches 180 °F (82 °C).
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Heat your gas or charcoal grill to medium heat. Season your turkey drumsticks. Cook the drumsticks in indirect heat for 1 hour. Turn the drumsticks every 10 minutes. Test the internal temperature of the drumsticks.