5 Reasons You Should Be an Early Bird

FTC Disclaimer: As an ambassador for Central Arkansas McDonald’s, I receive compensation for talking to others about how McDonald’s is part of our family’s life. 

I’m sure you have heard the phrase “the early bird gets the worm”. It is a popular way of saying that people who get somewhere first have the best chances of getting what they need. However, my personal interpretation is that people who wake up early in the morning (like the birds that twitter outside my window every morning before the sun has even made an appearance) experience a variety of awesome benefits.

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Funducational Game of the Month: Balance Beans Review

I am always on the lookout for games, toys, and apps that are not only fun, but educational. My son, Christian, loves playing games (what kid doesn’t), so I feel like if he is going to spend so much time playing them, I might as well focus on buying ones that will also teach him valuable concepts. Earlier this year, I was hanging out with my friend and her son (who happens to be my cousin and Christian’s best friend).

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Establishing a Work-at-Home Routine That Works [with Updates for the 2020 Coronavirus Quarantine]

One thing that I was surprised to learn when I started genuinely working from home was that it can be a lot more challenging than working a more traditional job. The hours can be longer. It can be more difficult to know exactly when to clock in and when to clock out. One of the things that I struggled with was finding a good balance between my home/family life and my work life. I often found that there wasn’t enough of a boundary between these two aspects of my life.

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Book Series Review: “Dozi the Alligator Finds a Family” and “Hiding Dozi” by Daniel Boris

 

Book Series Review (2)

If you know me even remotely well, you know that one of my all-time favorite ways to relax is to read a book. I am also really excited about anything that gets my son interested in reading (or listening to) stories. I know that getting your child to love reading isn’t always an easy task. Thankfully, we have come across several authors that have really gotten my son excited for our weekly trips to the library.

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Teaching My Son Compassion

FTC Disclaimer: As an ambassador for Central Arkansas McDonald’s, I receive compensation for talking to others about how McDonald’s is part of our family’s life.   

Teaching My SonCompassion

Here is a fact about me: I moved to Arkansas from Baltimore, Maryland. In Baltimore, it was common to walk around the city and come across homeless people who asked for help. I could never bring myself to say no when I knew that I had something to give.

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