Problem: Article: This is a basic move where you stay basically in one place.   Take your right foot and kick it in front of the left. Then you're going to cross it over to the left side of your left foot. Then your left foot is going to step back and to the left. Repeat with the left foot, kicking it in front of the right foot, stepping it to the right side, and then stepping back and to the right with the right foot. After you practice this a few times, try bouncing your shoulders to the beat. After you get the hang of that, do it twice as fast, or “double time”. This is a simple move that will give you a bit more dynamism by bringing you forward.  Each step is half a beat. If you count it out, this will be “one-and-two-and-three-and-four”, with each one of these counts being a step. You do not step on the “and” of four, making it seven steps altogether. Bend your knees out and to the side. Take a small step forward with your knees bent, taking your hips with you to the forward step. Repeat it with alternating legs up until the fourth beat. After you have practiced walking it out with your legs, add your arms.  Your arms should be bent at the elbow, with your fist facing out.  Put your fingers in a loose “snapping” formation, with your thumb raised.  When you step with your right leg, your right arm should move forward and your elbow should move in towards your torso. When you step left, your right arm should move back with the elbow pointed away from you.  The same goes for your left arm with your left leg. This is a popular move that looks deceptively simple.  Get the step down before adding arm movements.  Step to the left with your left foot, dragging your right foot with it. Turn your right foot slightly inward and then put the ball of your foot on the ground. While doing this, bend your knees into a dip. Bring your right foot to the right, but keep it turned left. While doing this, unbend your knees and let your body follow your right foot. Quickly move your body through the center and to the left. Bring your left foot to the right. Dip your knees. Step your left foot back to the left and unbend your knees.
Summary: Start with the kick ball change. Walk it out for seven steps, or four beats. Dougie.

Problem: Article: First, keep track of your spending for an entire month, and make note of where your money is going. Add up how much you’re spending for housing, transportation, groceries, bills, utilities, childcare, and any other expenses. Break them into categories to see where you’re spending the most money.  There are many apps to keep track of how much money you spend, including Mint, LearnVest, and LevelMoney. It might also be helpful to compare what you’re spending to what you’re making currently. This will help you see if you’re spending more than you’re making, and will show you where the bulk of your money is going. Look at where your money is going and identify what things aren’t essential for you and your child. Come up with cheaper alternatives for some things, and consider taking on a part-time job or selling items that you don’t use if you aren’t making enough money to support your spending on essential items.  For example, if you find that you spend $70 per week eating out at restaurants, you might want to lower that amount to $30, or cut it out completely. Otherwise, you will have to pull money from somewhere else in your budget. If you find that you still have less money than you need, consider talking to your boss about getting a raise or moving into a higher-paying position. You may have more responsibilities, but it will give you more space in your budget. Create an ideal budget with all of the necessary categories, and set a limit for your spending that is lower than what you’re already spending. Try to stick to the budget as closely as possible, and leave a little bit of space for unexpected costs, like car repairs, house maintenance, or replacing worn-out clothes. If possible, start saving money to build an “emergency fund” to cover 3 months of expenses in case you aren’t able to work or lose your job. This will ensure that you have time to get back on your feet without having to worry about money during those months. If you find yourself frequently forgetting to pay your bills due to a hectic schedule, get a cheap calendar and circle the due dates for each month in red. Write the name of the expense on the day, and check the calendar every day before you go to work. Some people like to set up automatic bill pay from their bank account. Check with your bank to see if you can do this for your bills, and make sure you always have enough money in the designated account to cover the money that is scheduled to come out. Talk to your child about how you manage your finances and what it means to be financially responsible. Include them in the process by talking about how much money you plan to spend on groceries, and give them a small allowance when they’re responsible enough to handle it.  Grocery shopping is a great way to introduce younger children to the idea of budgeting. If you take them with you, talk to them throughout the store about the prices of items, and why you choose one item over the other. Keep in mind that talking too much about financial problems can cause your kid to feel stressed out. If you’re in a bad financial position, tell your child that you might have to spend less money on fun things for a little bit.
Summary: Use an app or spreadsheet to find out how much money you’re spending. Consider ways that you could make more money or spend less money. Adhere to a budget that includes all of your monthly expenses. Keep a calendar that includes due dates for bills. Involve your child in the budgeting process if they’re old enough to understand.

Problem: Article: Start from one end of a bisecting line and take the half circle shape up to the next bisecting line, with the rounded edge sitting against the edge of the large outer square.  Leave behind the circle.
Summary: Draw a square. Divide the square equally into 4 smaller squares using a pencil and ruler. Draw round lines in one smaller square. Repeat for each small square until one large circle has been created inside the large square. Erase the square lines.

Problem: Article: If the person who snores is overweight or has weight issues, they may want to consider losing weight with a healthy, balanced diet and daily exercise. Excess weight can add more tissue around the neck area and lead to restricted airways, causing louder and more persistent snoring. Drinking alcohol a few hours before bed can cause airways to relax and vibrate when sleeping, leading to snoring. As well, a heavy meal before bedtime can cause a restless sleep, full of snoring and shifting or moving around in bed. Throat exercises can strengthen the muscles of their upper respiratory tract and help to reduce or eliminate snoring. Suggest they try to do throat exercises on a daily basis, starting with 1 to 2 sets and then increasing the number of sets over time. Advise them to combine the exercises with other activities like driving to work, while doing housework, or while walking the dog. To do throat exercises:  Repeat each vowel (a-e-i-o-u) out loud for 3 minutes several times a day. Put the tip of the tongue behind the top front teeth. Then, slide the tongue backward 3 minutes a day. Close the mouth and purse the lips. Hold this for 30 seconds. Open the mouth and move the jaw to the right. Hold this for 30 seconds. Do the same on the left side. Open the mouth and contract the muscles at the back of the throat several times for 30 seconds. Look in the mirror to confirm the uvula (the hanging ball in the back of the throat) moves up and down.
Summary:
Suggest losing weight through diet and exercise. Suggest no eating or drinking of alcohol several hours before bed. Recommend daily throat exercises to reduce snoring.