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Image via HuffPost Travel: Aurora Borealis at the Arctic Circle Here's a list of 5 websites to check out this weekend:
If you were ever curious as to what kids around the world wear to school, now you know! It's interesting to see what factors influence their dress codes based on their location. Also I love Australia's blue hats! Here are 6 Addictive YA Historical Novels to check out. Historical fiction is one of my favorite genres especially when it's done really well. I love how reading can transport you to a different time and you feel like you're actually there. Reading any of the books on this list is sure to have that effect on you. Ever wonder how many people are in space at any given time? Me either! However, there's a website that will tell you who's in space and provide mission details like how long they'll be up there. There are also astronaut profiles that tell you everything from their nationality to space flight experience. This Pittsburgh librarian is probably the biggest Harry Potter Fan and coolest mom ever. And finally, "30 Dr. Seuss Quotes to Live By." You can't go wrong with "Be awesome! Be a book nut!" About a month ago, the New York Public Library released around 180,000 images for the public to view. Housed in their digital collections archive, these images provide a wonderful glimpse into the past. One of their collections is titled Holiday Postcards. Just in time for February 14th, the subcategory Valentine's Day is home to 89 different postcards, some created as far back as over 100 years ago! The one above is from 1902. Check out the NYPL Digital Collections and the Valentine's Day postcards.
Source: flavorwire.com There are many proven benefits to the latest trend in adult coloring books. While children still delight in coloring Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and Disney princesses, teens and adults can reap some of the same psychological benefits through coloring too!
According to a 2015 article, psychologist Dr. Alice Domar states that coloring "engages both sides of your brain in that it’s both creative and tactical." She says, "Coloring brings you back to a simpler time, it’s pleasurable, it’s a chance to sit and be mindful…and at the end you get this beautiful result. You have a real sense of accomplishment." This can be especially helpful if you're feeling overwhelmed or stressed by school, tests, extracurricular activities, friends, family, etc. The PTHS library is now home to the two coloring books in the photo above: "Lost Ocean" and "Enchanted Forest." Stop by the library and make a copy of the drawings you like best. We have colored pencils and crayons for you as well! Source: Parade Here's a list of 5 websites to check out this weekend:
Distracted while doing your homework? Looking to boost your productivity? Noisli is a website dedicated to improving your focus or helping you relax by drowning out annoying noises. You can pick from a list of tasks like "writing" or "reading" and Noisli will help you pick the right sounds. Then you can adjust the sounds to your liking. They have sounds ranging from thunderstorms to coffee houses. Bonus: It's free to sign up! lifehacker's Vocabulary Wheel helps you determine the exact word for how you're feeling based on your current emotions. Perfect for when you're trying to describe just how irritated you are by them spelling "ecstatic" wrong on the wheel. Feeling tired or sluggish? You might be waking up in the middle of a sleep cycle. Use the sleepyti.me bedtime calculator to determine what time you should fall asleep in order to wake up refreshed! Looking for a new online game? Try Curvy. Connect all of the lines by color by using memory and problem solving skills. Games are a great way to exercise your mind! A few years ago, Amazon came out with a list of 100 Books to Read in a Lifetime. Check out the link and see if your favorites made the cut. Comment below if you think they left any of your top books off the list! Has anyone tried their hand at the Smarty Pins game? Brought to you by Google Maps, it's an interactive game that asks questions related to various locations. To answer, you simply drop pins onto the map and click submit. It's a great way to test both your trivia and geography knowledge. You begin with 1,000 miles and earn more or less depending on correct or incorrect answers as well as pin accuracy.
You can visit the website by clicking the image above or through the link HERE. Check it out next time you're Googling! 2016 is here! If you haven't already decided on a new year's resolution, there's no better time to add "Learn something new" to your list. Skillshare is a global community of over 1.1 million people who are taking free online courses to enhance their creativity and develop new skills. In as little as 30 minutes you can learn how to knit a scarf, create full color digital illustrations, or write your first TV script. And that's just three of the thousands of classes offered. Sign up today for a free membership to gain access to a variety of these classes!
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