Author: Tina Bell

Books for First Graders to Read

From the day I could fill my sweet baby girl kicking around in my tummy, I have known it was important for her to read.  Each night while I would lay in bed dreaming about holding her, I would read her a bedtime story.  That is a tradition that has continued nightly ever since. To help inspire a love for

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Homeschool Student learning area.

Our Virtual Homeschool Classroom & Reward Center

When we first started with virtual school in the spring of 2020 with a kindergarten student, I had no clue what I was doing. Our original work space was the coffee table in the living room. I quickly found that my kiddo needed more structure to help keep her focused. So together, we designed her own little classroom in the

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The Best Free Kindergarten & First Grade Worksheets & Activities

When COVID-19 catapulted me into being a working mom to a kindergarten student in the spring of 2020, I didn’t know where to start.  Our school had sent home “required” kindergarten math and reading worksheets for my daughter to do, along with a few art assignments.  But when I spread them out over the time alloted to do them, I

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Unique Photos Now on Adobe Stock Photos

Recently I donated blood, had a really bad reaction, and ended up in the ER getting a spinal tap to ensure I didn’t have a brain bleed.  Following complications from the spinal tap, I found myself on complete bed rest for three days.  The good news is, I finally decided to do what I said I was giong to do

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Water Science Experiments for Elementary Students

When COVID hit, I became a homeschool mom overnight.  While I appreciated the worksheets our school sent home during the spring, my kiddo did not.  She is a hands-on learner.  So I started looking for science experiments we could do as a family to not only keep her excited about learning, but to also teach her about the world around

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Oh Sweet Summertime! Matching Mother-Daughter Swimsuits

One of the hardest things about being a mom is knowing your kiddos are only little for a little while.  And while they’re little, one of the best things is knowing how much they look up to you and want to be just like you. At six years old, my little girl gets super excited whenever we get the opportunity

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10 Things to Do at Shady Lake in the Ouachita Mountains

Are you looking for a great vacation for the entire family, a romantic getaway for just the two of you, or just a great daytrip or quick weekend getaway in the beautifual Ouachita Mountains of Arkansas?  Then look no further than Shady Lake.  10. Make S’Mores Dip by the Campfire One of the best ways to relax after setting up

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Beach Photos

Are you looking for beach photos to use in your project? This is a collection of some of my favorite beach stock photos that I have taken throughout our travels. [foogallery id=”8087″] These images are available for purchase through Adobe Stock Photo. If you haven’t checked them out yet, you can get a . Tips for Taking Beach Photos One

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Kindergarten Graduation Photos During COVID-19

Let’s face it, when the coronavirus hit and every mom in America was promoted to homeschool teacher for two weeks, no one could have imagined it would be the rest of the school year.  So many things changed so quickly. As the mom of a kindergarten student, it meant the tradiational kindergarten graudation I had been looking forward to since

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5 Steps to Go from Niche to Leverage as a New Manager

Many new supervisors are promoted to their first managerial role because they are exceptionally skilled in their technical field. As an accomplished technician, their expertise often makes them the go-to person for solving problems, creating results, and driving success. This mastery of their niche is what earns them the promotion. But then something happens. The once-thriving technician-turned-manager finds themselves struggling

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