Potential Magazine Jan/Feb 2014 | Page 9

& advice trends 5 things 5 resources apps fab apps scholarships resolution remedies Use these apps to help you keep those New Year’s resolutions in check all year long. Sunrise Calendar This app can sync with 1 2 your Facebook, Twitter, Google, LinkedIn and iCloud accounts to keep all of your upcoming events in one place. You can even tag the location of events, and Sunrise will give you directions at the time of the event. Plus, it provides a weather forecast for each event so you’re always prepared. free Bright Nest This app is perfect for tackling home projects you’ve been putting off. From cleaning and maintenance, to cooking and DIY projects, this app offers advice and step-bystep instructions, and allows you to save your favorite ideas for later, or put them on your calendar with reminders. free 3 Know a Teen with MyFitnessPal This app is a diet planner and diary. It calculates an ideal diet to fit your age, current weight, activity level and goal weight. Your plan gives you a daily calorie limit that will allow you to achieve, or maintain, your goal weight within your selected time frame. free 4 5 Potential Magazine highlights high-achieving 13-17 years old teens in each issue. Download the application from PotentialMagazine.com. Spending Tracker This app allows you to record your income and expenses while keeping you up to date with your current balance. Transactions can be entered individually or saved to repeat on a certain date every month or week. All expenses are placed into categories such as fuel, clothing, eating out, etc., and can be viewed in a graph. free RetailMeNot This app helps find coupons and deals for places you shop. You can search all local coupons currently available, or select your favorite stores and receive notifications. All coupons can be scanned from your phone, so you never have to print them! free Teen Spotlights are eligible for a $500 Achievement Scholarship www.potentialmagazine.com 9