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The 411 on Life Skills - Book Review

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As we all know, I love to read and I am always eager to pick up a new book. I was asked if I wanted to review the book: The 411 on Life Skills by Michele Sfakianos , RN, BSN . Of course I said yes! Who would turn that down? I just might learn a few things! This book covers a little of this and a WHOLE LOTTA THAT. I will admit, most were things that are common sense for me... But then again, I have also been on my own for some time! If you have a kid heading out into the "real world," this might be a great gift idea! The Table of Contents is Broken down into 26 Chapters. From Cleaning Supplies to Finances. Bringing Home Baby to Preparing for a Funeral. Like I said, it covers it all! Not only does she tell you how to clean your house and cook your foods.. It also tells you about your nutrition basics and how much food in each category to eat. (Including healthy eating habits for kids!) For those that already know how to clean and eat, she then goes into disc...

Have or Know a College Grad? Great information - Guest Post

I just received this email and thought it was too good not to share with you all. My brother will be graduating next year, so this is good to remember!!!! I do think that these are all great ideas!!! Hope you can use the information! Resume Service The first thing employers see is an applicant's resume and cover letter. Unfortunately, the style of these documents has become more complex in recent years. Graduates won't get noticed using the old method of simply listing experience by date. Cover letters are now approaching works of art, mentioning much more than that applicant is interested in the job and is a good team player, trustworthy and a hard worker. A resume service will create updated documents so subsequent resumes and cover letters live up to modern standards. Costs run roughly $100 to $200, depending on the services you desire. It's worth paying extra to have an expert explain the latest tricks and how graduates can alter these documents for each job. Sites like...