97 Perfect Road Trip Songs the Whole Family Will Love (Trust Us!)

97 Perfect Road Trip Songs the Whole Family Will Love (Trust Us!) Suzy S. Summers here, and that means road trip season! If youre doing any long-distance driving this year, you might be on the lookout for family-friendly road trip songs that will keep everyone entertained while simultaneously not driving anyone crazy. If youd rather not get The Song That Never Ends stuck in your head yet again (or lets be honest anything from the Frozen soundtrack), youre not alone. It can be difficult to make  everyone happy at all times but weve got you covered, with  our top picks for country lovers, pop fanatics, and  oldies-rockers alike. Plus, this list is a little different from other road trip song lists  in that its all parent-approved, family-friendly tunes. So load up the iPod and lets hit the road! Traveling Tunes Songs about cars, driving, traveling, and more! “Ive Been Everywhere” Johnny Cash “Roll On (Eighteen Wheeler)” Alabama “Cruise” Florida Georgia Line “Real Gone” Sheryl Crow “Baby Lets Cruise” Gwyneth Paltrow and Huey Lewis “Travelin  Band” Creedence Clearwater Revival “Free Bird” Lynyrd Skynyrd “On the Road Again” Willie Nelson “Ramblin  Man” The  Allman Brothers Band “Dirt Road Anthem” Jason Aldean “Take Me Home, Country Roads John Denver “Road Trippin” Josh Abbott Band “Good Riddance (Time of Your Life) ” Green Day Home Phillip Phillips “Go Your Own Way” Fleetwood Mac “Take A Back Road” Rodney Atkins “Im  Gonna Be (500 Miles) ” The Proclaimers “Good Directions” Billy Currington “Free and Easy” (Down the Road I Go) Dierks Bentley “Roam” B-52s “Running on Empty”  Jackson Browne “Last Train to Clarksville”  The Monkees “I Cant Drive 55”  Sammy Hagar “Life is a Highway” Rascal Flatts King Of The Road Randy Travis Mustang Sally Wilson Pickett “Mercury Blues” Alan Jackson “G.T.O. ” Ronny the Daytonas “American Pie” Don McLean “Joyride” Roxette Hey Little Cobra The Rip Chords “Fast Cars and Freedom” Rascal Flatts “King of the Road” Roger Miller “Hit the Road Jack” Ray Charles “Low Rider War “Little Red Wagon” Miranda Lambert A Thousand Miles Vanessa Carlton Songs for the Shore Nothing beats The Beach Boys for family road trip songs built for fun in the sun!   “I Get Around”   The Beach Boys “Little Deuce Coupe” Fun, Fun, Fun” “California Girls” Good Vibrations Barbara Ann “Surfin’  USA” Songs for Working Out the Wiggles Avoid the Are we there yets by keeping kids  dancing in their seats! Shut Up and Dance WALK THE MOON “Shake A  Tail Feather” â€" Ray Charles and the Blues Brothers “Party in the U.S.A. ” Miley Cyrus “One Way or Another” Blondie “ABC” The Jackson 5 “Firework” Katy Perry “Gettin’ Jiggy Wit It” Will Smith “Youre the One that I Want” Grease Soundtrack “Ways To Go” Grouplove “22” Taylor Swift “I Want To  Hold Your Hand” The Beatles “A Sky Full of Stars” â€" Coldplay “Shake It Out” â€" Florence + The Machine I Wanna Dance With Somebody Whitney Houston The Walker Fitz And The Tantrums “Love Runs Out” â€" OneRepublic “Funkytown” â€" Lipps, Inc. “Good Feeling” â€" Flo Rida “Shake It Off” â€" Taylor Swift Who Says Selena Gomez the Scene “Wooly Bully” â€" Sam the Sham and the Pharaohs “Shout” â€" The Isley Brothers “I Want Candy” â€" Bow Wow Wow “Great Balls of Fire” â€" Jerry Lee Lewis “The Monkees Theme” â€" The Monkees Walking on Sunshine KC and the Sunshine Band Brave Sara Bareilles Family Road Trip Songs from the Big Screen Kids will instantly recognize these tunes from their favorite movies! Hurricane The Vamps (From Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day) Car Wash Christina Aguilera feat. Missy Elliott (from Shark Tale) Route 66 John Mayer (from Cars) “I’m a Believer” â€" Smash Mouth (from Shrek) “A Spoonful of Sugar” Harry Connick,  Jr. (from Mary Poppins) “Something That I Want” â€" Grace Potter (from Tangled) “Youve Got a Friend in Me” Randy Newman (from Toy Story) “Fun, Fun, Fun” â€" Pharrell  (from Despicable Me) Never Had a Friend Like Me Robin Williams (from Aladdin) The Circle of Life Elton John (from The Lion King) Hakuna Matata (from The Lion King) Everything is Awesome (from The LEGO ® Movie) Calming Tunes Need to take a breather? These tunes are perfect once youre all tuckered out “Lullaby” â€" Jack Johnson and Matt Costa “Over the Rainbow” â€" Israel Kamakawiwoole “Imagine” â€" John Lennon Fireflies Owl City “Strawberry Swing” â€" Coldplay “Upside Down” Jack Johnson I Turn to You Christina Aguilera “Come Away With Me” â€" Norah Jones “Where Are You Going” â€" Dave Matthews Band “Tiny Dancer” â€" Elton John No Such Thing John Mayer Stand By Me Ben E. King Im Yours Jason Mraz Free Donavon Frankenreiter Think youve got the next Taylor Swift in the backseat? Singing along with your kids is a great way to get them excited about music, as well as find out what theyre interested in! Does your daughter love crooning along with T-Swift? Your son cant stop moving and grooving when any beat comes on? Encouraging your children to explore their interests in music, dance, and the arts from an early age  will  bolster their confidence. And once theyre ready, private singing lessons, music lessons,  or  dance lessons can take them far! Ready to get started? Search for a teacher near you. Road Trip Tips for Families Of course, the perfect road trip playlist isnt the only thing you need for a successful family vacation. As youre planning, here are some helpful guides to check out: The Ultimate Guide to Family Road Trips Family Road Trip Must Haves  (via Staying Close to Home) Tip Sheet: Road Trips (via MiniTime) Family Road Trip Survival Guide Activities for Kids (via Frugal Family Times) Readers, what other family road trip songs would you add to this list? Let us know in the comments below!   Photo by Ben Francis Interested in Private Lessons? Search thousands of teachers for local and live, online lessons. Sign up for convenient, affordable private lessons today! Search for Your Teacher

Making Zig Zag Stitches

Making Zig Zag Stitches What Is a Zig Zag Stitch? ChaptersWhat Is a Zig Zag Stitch?How to Do a Zig Zag Stitch by HandDoing a Zig-Zag Stich with a Sewing MachineTeaching Yourself How to Do a Zig Zag StitchPrivate Sewing Tutorials for Learning the Zig Zag StitchLearning the Zig Zag Stitch in a Sewing Workshop“I have often said that I wish I had invented blue jeans: the most spectacular, the most practical, the most relaxed and nonchalant. They have expression, modesty, sex appeal, simplicity - all I hope for in my clothes.” - Yves Saint LaurentMore and more people are opting to do it themselves when it comes to clothes and accessories. Whether it’s for a sense of accomplishment, economic reasons, etc., there are plenty of good reasons to take up a creative hobby.    Sewing is becoming more and more popular. For clothes, accessories, furnishings, etc., sewing is a useful hobby. After all, you can make your own clothes, tailor other clothes, adjust ill-fitting clothes, or do your own arts and crafts; it's economic and ecological!I n this article, we’re going to show you how to do a zig-zag stitch, what it is, and what you can use it for. RaySewing Teacher 5.00 (6) £30/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors PrincessSewing Teacher 5.00 (2) £18/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors AnaSewing Teacher 5.00 (4) £30/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors ArianwenSewing Teacher 5.00 (2) £25/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors ShaziaSewing Teacher 5.00 (2) £10/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors ZanetaSewing Teacher 5.00 (1) £20/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors GianmariaSewing Teacher £20/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors JacquelineSewing Teacher £17/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutorsWhat Is a Zig Zag Stitch?After the straight stitch, the zig-zag stitch is the most commonly used in sewing. To understand what a zig-zag stitch, here’s definition:“It is a back-and-forth stitch used where a straight stitch will not suffice, such as in reinforcing buttonholes, in st itching stretchable fabrics, and in temporarily joining two work pieces edge-to-edge.”The zig-zag stitch is when the thread forms a zig-zag with the thread. It needs to be uniform.There are different types of stitch. (Source: stux)There are a few types of zig-zag stitches.  For example:The standard zig-zag stitch: the most common type.The triple zig-zag stitch: this type of stitch is used on elastic materials which can be difficult to sew. You need to regulate the tension in stitching in accordance with the fabric.The bourdon stitch: this zig-zag stitch’s length is almost 0. It’s useful for buttonholes.The difference between zig-zag stitches is the length, width, and tension in the thread.  Each stitch has a different use. While the straight stitch can be used in almost any project, the zig-zag stitch is particularly useful for invisible hems or buttonholes.The zig-zag stitch is also used for finishing raw edges or doing hems. It allows you to stop the thread from coming away. This is really good for holding the fabric together.  This is the same reason it’s commonly used for elastic materials.Look up for the best sewing classes in the UK.In fact, elastic materials are very difficult to sew, especially for beginners. It’s quite difficult getting the right tension in the material so that the stitching is neither too loose or too tight.If you use complicated or stretchy materials, the zig-zag stitch will be your best friend. It’s the best way to ensure that your fabric is stitched together well.Make sure you learn all the common stitches and seams.How to Do a Zig Zag Stitch by HandYou can zig-zag stitch without a sewing machine and there are two main steps to it.You don't need to be a professional to do a zig-zag stitch. (Source: nebulosagrafica)Firstly, get your needle and thread ready. Embroidery thread is good because it’s stronger than regular thread.  Make sure your stitching won’t come undone by starting your stitch correctly.In the first p art of a zig-zag stitch, you sew in one direction. You just need to do a simple straight stitch along an imaginary line which will be the starting point for your zig zag stitch on the way back.  Start your stitch a bit above from the starting point. On the way back, pierce the needle through the other side of this hole and you’ll join it at the height of this point.The second part involves going along the stitch to create the zig-zag stitches namesake form. Your needle will go back through the second-last hole you made and then onto the previous one. Thus, the parts of the stitch without thread will be filled in.  Make sure you correctly finish your stitch.Sewing by hand can be really enjoyable. (Source: Myriams-Fotos)Sewing by hand can take more time than with a sewing machine but some actually prefer this technique and there are plenty of online tutorials and guides to help you with it!Learn more about felled seams. RaySewing Teacher 5.00 (6) £30/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors PrincessSewing Teacher 5.00 (2) £18/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors AnaSewing Teacher 5.00 (4) £30/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors ArianwenSewing Teacher 5.00 (2) £25/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors ShaziaSewing Teacher 5.00 (2) £10/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors ZanetaSewing Teacher 5.00 (1) £20/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors GianmariaSewing Teacher £20/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors JacquelineSewing Teacher £17/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutorsDoing a Zig-Zag Stich with a Sewing MachineTo sew more quickly, you can do a zig zag stitch with a sewing machine if you have one.  You can borrow one from a friend or attend a workshop that provides you with the necessary equipment.  Once you’re sat your sewing machine, start by choosing the zig-zag stitch setting.You then need to put your fabric below the presser foot on the machine and not forget to put the needle up.  Position the fabric so that the needle is about 1cm from the end of the fabric. This is your seam allowance. Start sewing!Finding the right tension in the thread is the hardest part of doing a zig zag stitch with a machine or by hand. You can usually regulate the tension in accordance with the fabric you’re using.Search for the best sewing classes London on Superprof.Teaching Yourself How to Do a Zig Zag StitchLearning to sew isn’t something that requires a lot of gear. You can get a needle, thread, and fabric quite easily. While a sewing machine is useful, it’s not essential.You can always learn in a sewing workshop. (Source: moritz320)You can learn how to do a zig-zag stitch without calling a private sewing tutor.First, practise on offcuts and scraps. This will allow you to get the hang of making a uniform stitch. Similarly, you can test different lengths and widths of zig-zag stitch.  Once you’ve practised, you can start using the technique on sewing projects like a purse or any other accessories.First and foremost, have fun with it. Practising regularly will improve your technique.  You can also check out some of the tutorials available online to give you an idea of what zig-zag stitches should be like.Private Sewing Tutorials for Learning the Zig Zag StitchGetting private tutorials just to learn a zig-zag stitch isn’t very useful. After all, you can master the technique in a few hours.  However, if you want to be really good at sewing, working from sewing patterns, making clothes, etc., a private tutor can help. They’ll teach more than just how to do a zig-zag stitch but also a straight stitch, open and closed seams, French seams, overlock stitch, backstitch, buttonhole, etc.The zig-zag stitch could be the focus of one or two hours of your tutorials. Then you’ll just need to practise it outside of your lessons.There are plenty of tutors offering sewing tutorials on Superprof and there are three main types of tutorial on offer: face-to-face tutorials, online tutorials, and group tutorials.Face-to-face tutorials involve a private tutor and one student. Since you're getting tailored tuition, you can expect to pay a premium for it. However, these types of tutorials are also the most cost-effective since every minute of the tutor's time is used helping you, unlike in a group class or a workshop.Online tutorials are similar except that your tutor isn't  physically there. Thanks to the internet, webcams, and programmes like Skype, students can learn from tutors all over the world. Since these tutors don't have to travel, they can charge less for the tutorial. However, these types of tutorials tend to be better for theoretical subjects rather than practical subjects like sewing.Group tutorials are the cheapest per student per hour since the cost of the tutor's time is shared amongst all the students attending the tutorial. Unfortunately, you won't get as much one-on-one time with your tutor but if you and a group of friends all want to learn how to sew, this is probably one of the best ways to do it.Learning the Zig Zag Stitch in a Sewing WorkshopIf you want to learn how to do a zig zag stitch but don’t fancy doing sewing tutorials throughout the year, you could attend a sewing workshop.  There are professionals ready to teach you in haberdasheries and workshops for a few hours on a particular technique like the various types of stitches.You just need to see when there’s a workshop on zig-zag stitches. You can practise on offcuts or bring along a project you’re working on if you want. You’ll get the hang of regulating the tension in the thread, using different materials, etc.Having help on hand will help you progress more quickly. This is also an opportunity to use sewing equipment for a few hours. Overlock machines, needles, zips, irons, buttonholes, the haberdashery is the perfect place to find everything you need.Get your sewing machines out, practise, and, most of all, have fun!Are you ready to start learning how to sew and make your own clothes, arts, and crafts?

Learn the Arabic Alphabet with Ease!

Learn the Arabic Alphabet with Ease! How to Easily Remember Arabic Letters ChaptersAn Introduction to the Arabic Alphabet LettersPronouncing the LettersMemorize the Arabic Alphabet Through Regular PracticeThe importance of the Arabic language should not be understated. It is spoken by an estimated 420 million people worldwide, with 26 countries classifying themselves as Arabic speaking.It is often considered challenging for native speakers of European languages such as French, Spanish, German, and Portuguese to learn Arabic.This might be because it has three vowels, with the vowel length distinguishing the word meaning. Or that it has a wide range of consonants produced at the back of the throat, with each consonant being voice or unvoiced. Perhaps it is down to the fact that, as in other Semitic languages, such as Hebrew, the word order is verb-subject-object.One particularly challenging aspect of learning Arabic is that there are many different versions. The written language consists mainly of Modern standard Arabic (Msa) and Classic Arabic. Luckily the d ifference between the two is largely not important. Msa is used in written texts for an international market, such as newspapers and books. Classical Arabic is the form of Arabic used in the Islamic holy book of the Quran, making the Arabic language significant in the Muslim world.The story for spoken Arabic is somewhat different. Each country has its own dialect. This means that there are large differences in vocabulary, phrases, expressions, pronunciation, and sometimes even grammatical structure. In other words, Egyptian Arabic differs from Moroccan Arabic, which in turn differs from Lebanese Arabic and Palestinian Arabic.As you can see, there are many things that you need to know about Arabic. But the one thing that all of this has in common is that each version of Arabic has its foundations in Arabic script. So if you want to learn Arabic to do business in Qatar, to go on holiday in the United Arab Emirates, or even to study the Quran in Saudi Arabia, you'll need to start off w ith the Arabic alphabet.Arabic can be intimidating at first glance, if only because its alphabet is indecipherable to newcomers. But it's possible to learn the Arabic alphabet's 28 letters in only a few months of studying.Learn all about how to learn Arabic letters without taking a traditional lesson!, by Nicholas AwdeWrite It in Arabic: A Workbook and Step-by-Step Guide to Writing the Arabic Alphabet, by Naglaa GhaliSugar Comes from Arabic: A Beginner's Guide to Arabic Letters and Words, by Barbara WhitesidesModern Standard Arabic Grammar: A Learner's Guide, by Mohammad T. AlhawaryTo review and practice on the go, some students of Arabic make the decision to download free educational apps, for Android or IOS.Exercises offered on Smartphones have, more than any other medium, a fun and convenient approach appropriate for young students who need to have a good time while they learn.There are also Arabic alphabet puzzles, board games, and word-search games to help children learn the Ar abic language. These educational games are available everywhere online, but also in toy stores and bookstores.By regularly practicing Arabic language skills and putting forth some effort, you can definitely learn the Arabic alphabet, in just a few months.By learning arabic online, you will also pick up these basic skills.

How to Sing Like Beyonce

How to Sing Like Beyonce Suzy S. Beyonce has been the center of pop culture attention lately, following her Inauguration Day performance, and love-it-or-hate-it Super Bowl spectacle. The singer is often praised for her vocal range and powerful sound but perhaps her most well-known stylistic specialty is her use of melisma moving between several notes in succession to create a dramatic, bluesy effect. The technique is attributed to gospel and jazz music, but has become more mainstream as artists like the late Whitney Houston, Mariah Carey, Beyonce and Christina Aguilera have incorporated melisma into their style. For many singers, however, its one of the hardest vocal techniques to master. In order for it to sound good, every single note needs to be on pitch, and often youre running through these notes very quickly. In fact, NPR even ran an article back in 2007 about the misuse of the technique among many amateur singers. Most of these beginners simply mimick their favorite singers style, without having the proper training or know-how to do it right. As youre learning the technique, here are some things to keep in mind, as outlined by the Performance High blog: 1) Practice. If you can do an embellishment pretty well and just a couple notes are not exactly on pitch, then slow it down and clean it up.  Gradually speed it back up until you can consistently do it cleanly at real tempo. 2) Simplify. If youre imitating a very complex run, simplify it.  Take out some of the notes so that you have fewer distinct pitches to hit accurately in the same time frame.  If the run moves both up and down in pitch, consider modifying it to run in only one direction to eliminate pitch bounce. 3) Dont do it. You dont have to sing embellishments to be good.  Excessive use of melisma is a relatively new development in the whole history of music.  Plenty of artists do NOT use lots of embellishment.  Even Christina has songs that do not use much at all, such as Hurt and Fighter. Continue reading the article here. Interested in Private Lessons? Search thousands of teachers for local and live, online lessons. Sign up for convenient, affordable private lessons today! Search for Your Teacher Photo by José Goulão

Starting a Business Dont Let Fear Hold You Back - Introvert Whisperer

Introvert Whisperer / Starting a Business Dont Let Fear Hold You Back - Introvert Whisperer Starting a Business: Dont Let Fear Hold You Back Do you dream of starting your own business? You’re not alone, as 589,000 new companies set up shop in 2017. So what’s stopping you from putting your ideas into practice? Read on to discover why there’s no need to fear the most common barriers to starting a business. All the good ideas have gone This not true. There are plenty of niches to be filled, so research the market, get to know your target audience and ask for honest positive feedback from people you trust. Once you’ve done this, there’s no reason why you can’t succeed. Darren Fell of Crunch Acounting agrees: “Don’t get caught up in waiting for the most amazing business idea in the world to come along. If you have a gut feeling or an idea, just go for it and tell as many people as possible what you’re doing. Often the real idea will come out of your original one in the process of trying to make it work.” While your business idea may need to be shaped and polished, it’s difficult to do this until you’ve put it to the test. According to Ritam Gandhi, founder of Studio Graphene: “Most business decisions are based on a hypothesis, and entrepreneurs can never be 100% sure that their assumptions and hypothesis are completely true.” Ritam advises first time business owners to start by taking small manageable steps and setting realistic milestones. This approach will create a solid foundation and reduce the chances of failure. I might fail In 2009, Katarina Skoberne was named one of the 1000 most influential British business people. Later that year, her third business collapsed and she was left hungry and virtually homeless. Initially too proud to ask for help, Katarina learned to accept her failure and now sees it as part of a learning curve: “The reason failure is valued in some cultures; Silicon Valley in particular, is pure business pragmatism. It is assumed that having bounced back from failure you’ll have learned resilience â€" and possibly some humility â€" and you won’t repeat your mistakes.” Risk is uncomfortable, but it’s also part of running a business, so many entrepreneurs encounter failure at some point. The key to coping is to reflect on what went wrong, learn from it and try to avoid failing for the same reason in the future. I don’t have the skills I need When Creative and Coffee blogger Sarah started her design business, she didn’t wait until she had completed her marketing diploma. Instead, she learned just enough to get going and learned the rest on the job. According to Sarah: “There is no better and faster way to learn then when you  have  to learn. Learn on the job. If you wait until you feel totally comfortable then you will  never  start.” When it comes to developing new skills, the internet is a fabulous resource. Search for a skill and Google will deliver a selection of in depth articles, videos and free mini courses designed to help you learn. To boost your business’s visibility, it’s also worth learning how to engage with your target community on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram, as social media will drive traffic to your website. I don’t have enough money Some people start their business as a side hustle, however, it’s perfectly possible to get things going properly without a large amount of cash. The Talented Ladies Club is a well known online resource for mums who are passionate about their career. However, entrepreneurs Hannah and Kary had a very limited budget when they set out: “We had grand plans  for an ambitious website. But as two freelance mums, we didn’t have a huge pot of cash to invest in everything we needed to make it happen. In fact, we barely had anything at all.” To save money, the two friends found a developer they trusted, worked out what they afford to pay him and adjusted their plans to suit. They then taught themselves SEO and social media and learned how to grow their readership without advertising. As inexperienced entrepreneurs, Hannah and Kary made their share of mistakes. However, they made their business work by using the resources that they did have, including themselves. Starting a business is hard work, but if you do your research, set realistic goals and use resources wisely, success could be just around the corner. Author Bio: Anna Whitehouse writes for Inspiring Interns, which specialises in finding candidates their perfect  internship. To browse our graduate jobs, visit our website. Go to top Do you know what your next career step is?  Many people don’t. I want to help you accelerate your career by connecting you with your Free Instant Access to my eBook on how to construct your Career SMART Goals â€" that will help you put together your actions and keep you accountable. Get your copy now and start your action plan today! Brought to you by Dorothy Tannahill-Moran â€" dedicated to unleashing your professional potential. Introvert Whisperer

Best Career Blogs 2017 - Introvert Whisperer

Introvert Whisperer / Best Career Blogs 2017 - Introvert Whisperer Best Career Blogs 2017 Feeling a bit lost when it comes to career market and job hunting? Then why not consider getting an  online career advice from people who actually know the drill? There are many experts in this field or just people with a full bag of experience, who are ready to help you out and guide you. We’ve created a list of the most popular top-notch  career advice blogs that are definitely  worth checking out. Let’s a have a look at them, shall we? The Selection of Best Career Blogs in 2017 Ms. Career Girl.  This is a perfect go-to place for ambitious young women. The aim of the blog is to help ladies  pursue their dreams and career paths, while “kicking ass at it”. Here you can find tips and tricks, advice, stories and many other useful and entertaining staff  that’ll help you become a successful  woman. Bulls Eye Recruiting.  Founded by Will Thomson,  Bulls Eye Recruiting is a proud owner of many titles and awards. They first started in 2012 as a simple advice blog and since then grew into a professional recruiting agency. Despite years passing by, their primary goal is still the same: to help people find their perfect career path and make this journey a real pleasure. Campus to Career.  Just graduated and the thought “now what?” keeps bugging  you? Wondering how to make the first  steps on the way to a successful career? You can find the answer here! Curated by  Kirk Baumann, this blog will tell you all about job searching after graduation and give just the right advice on how to reach your dreams. Career Enlightenment.  This blog will teach you how to use the most effective and time-prooved social media tools in order to get your desired job. It is a perfect mix of key principles  and proven strategies of job searching. The mind behind all of this, Joshua Waldman, even released  a book “Job Searching with Social Media For Dummies”. Career Pivot.  Created  by  Marc Miller, Career Pivot is a perfect place for people who decided to change the course  of their lives. This blog will provide you with all the necessary information and advice to help you reach your goals without putting everything at risk. Slow and steady wins the race, right? Career Tips to Go.  This one offers you a more funky and creative look at the career searching challenges. What about the content? Well, the name speaks for itself. Visit them for quick, efficient and up-to-date tips and information. Lost Gen Y Girl.  Another blog that highlights the career world from a woman’s perspective. Kayla Buell, the beautiful lady who takes care of the blog, is recognized as one of the most influential social media bloggers. She is also the author of “Corporate Survival Guide for Your Twenties”. HR Bartender.  The founder  of this blog,  Sharlyn Lauby, is ready to be your loyal friend and advisor in everything career related. The blog focuses on a wide variety of topics, from  employee engagement to leadership and career advice. Interview Coach.  Margaret Buj created a blog that is kind of like a training camp for all the job seekers out there. There are video courses, consultation and simple tips and tricks available for you. If you’re looking for a reliable help with your job hunting, this seems to be a great place to go. Introvert Whisperer.  A unique blog that aims to help introverted and socially reluctant people fight their way to the top of the career ladder. There are plenty of useful materials, books, articles by different CAREER ACCELERATION Do you know what your next career step is?  Many people don’t. I want to help you accelerate your career by connecting you with your Free Instant Access to my eBook on how to construct your Career SMART Goals â€" that will help you put together your actions and keep you accountable. Get your copy now and start your action plan today! Brought to you by Dorothy Tannahill-Moran â€" dedicated to unleashing your professional potential. Introvert Whisperer

Staff Spotlight Krystyna Sarrazin, Program Coordinator At Sedgefield Elementary

Staff Spotlight Krystyna Sarrazin, Program Coordinator At Sedgefield Elementary Staff Spotlight: Krystyna Sarrazin, Program Coordinator At Sedgefield Elementary Staff Spotlight: Krystyna Sarrazin, Program Coordinator At Sedgefield Elementary November 9, 2015 Krystyna Sarrazin, who joined Heart Math Tutoring in August 2015, is the Program Coordinator at Sedgefield Elementary. A Chicago native, she received a Bachelor of Arts degree in public relations at Marquette University in Milwaukee and a Master of Arts in Nonprofit Management from DePaul University in Chicago. In Racine, Krystyna was the annual giving director for a healthcare system, Executive Director of the Young Professionals, and a district alderman. She is a mother of three, including two adopted daughters from Poland. She believes that when teachers, administrators, parents and volunteers all work together on the behalf of students, great things can happen! Here are Krystyna’s answers to our Spotlight questions: Favorite number? 24 because it was the year I got married, and I love even numbers! Favorite education quote: The second time its a mistake. The first time its a learning opportunity. The teacher who inspired her the most? My college Public Relations professor who made a note on my final paper of my college career that said I was in the top 3% of students she had ever taught and she had high hopes for my career. This little note gave me confidence during interviews for my first job.

Five Educational Summer Activities for Elementary School Children

Five Educational Summer Activities for Elementary School Children Summer is here, a time for children to recharge their batteries and enjoy a much-needed break from the busy school year. While every child deserves this, Co-Founder and CEO, Eileen Huntington of Huntington Learning Center urges parents to offer a variety of educational activities to ensure their children retain everything they worked so hard to learn all school year. Sadly, so many children toss aside the backpack on the last day of school and do not touch a book until the first day of the next school year, says Huntington. The problem with this is that students can easily lose several months of grade-level equivalency in math, reading and other subjects. Bottom line: its important that children keep those brains active throughout the summer. Here are five suggested activities that will help them do just that: State/city field trips Have your child plan a few weekend excursions with the help of Google Maps. If you can take a family road trip, your child can help plan the agenda and map out the route, including drive time needed. If youre leaning toward a few short staycations closer to home, however, you can still let your child research attractions and events at your local museums, pick out great hikes or camping spots in the area or plan a walking tour of your city (complete with his or her research, of course). Daily reading sessions This is one of the easiest ways to help children keep up those essential literacy skills. Check out summer reading programs at the library or book store and make a weekly outing there to refresh the reading material. Consider reading book series as a family. Read together each evening and make it fun by serving up lemonade or hot chocolate. Huntington Learning Center offers a reading adventure program during the summer months, which encourages students to keep reading. Reading Adventure runs May to August and is open to currently enrolled students from kindergarten through twelfth grade. Students choose books from Huntingtons pre-selected book lists, which offer a variety of high-interest choices by grade level and reading ability. Each student receives a reading passport in which to record books as completed and make a few notes of what he or she learned and enjoyed about each book. Journaling Like reading, a daily writing habit will go a long way toward helping children minimize regression. If your child isnt eager to write book summaries, a journal is an open-ended forum in which he or she can write anything from poems to stories to a daily log of summer activities. Start with ten minutes a day, and as the summer goes on, your child might grow to enjoy this practice and want to do it longer. Taking classes Are there educational programs available over the summer in your community, such as science, technology, engineering and math camps, art classes, or robotics programs? Maybe your child wants to take up an instrument. Perhaps he or she is interested in a youth creative writing class. Your school or local library are good places to start for seeking suggestions. Huntington Learning Center offers tutoring for students during the summer months especially if the past school year was a challenge. Enrichment sessions are also available for students who enjoy academic adventures to develop new skills. Researching a hobby or other topic The freedom of summer offers lots of opportunity for discovery. Encourage your child to check out an autobiography on a favorite athlete, rent a documentary on a topic that intrigues him or her, or look up answers online (with your guidance) to those burning questions he or she usually asks you. Huntington adds that summer learning doesnt need to be complicated to be effective. Children who spend just a little time each day enjoying a book or exploring an interesting topic will reap great benefits and find that transitioning into the next grade is easier, she says. For additional ideas on how to engage your child in effective but enjoyable summer learning activities, call Huntington Learning Center at 1-800-CAN-LEARN or visit www.huntingtonhelps.com. About Huntington Huntington is the tutoring and test prep leader.Its certified tutors provide individualized instruction in reading, phonics, writing, study skills, elementary and middle school math, Algebra through Calculus, Chemistry, and other sciences. It preps for the SAT and ACT, as well as state and standardized exams. Huntington programs develop the skills, confidence, and motivation to help students succeed and meet the needs of Common Core State Standards. 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