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Be Thankful for What You Have
Mary walked in and shut the door after school. “Mommy, you look nice,” she said. “I can tell you want something. What is it?” asked her mom. “Can you please get me a black dress with sparkles and a shawl attached to it? The one we saw in that store?” Her mom raised an eyebrow. “The one that was $199.99?” Mary looked at the floor and whispered, “Please?” “Why do you want it?” asked Mom. “Tomorrow is picture day, and Hailey will be wearing a white dress with flowers, and Miley is dying her hair and getting clothes worth so much.” “Mary, sit down,” said her mom as they walked to…
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5 Books to Buy for a 10-Year-Old
Are you looking for books to buy for a 10-year-old? Check out this list of five popular books kids this age are reading: 1. Wings of Fire Series In this thrilling series of books, adventure awaits at every turn. This is a popular series about dragons! If your child loves adventure, this is for you! 2. Jiffpom Jiffpom is a book about a cute puppy. It’s a short book that has quizzes, activities, and stickers! There’s even a selfie class! 3. Mad Libs Mad Libs is a book where you write in a noun, verb, animal, celebrity, etc. Then you read it and it usually sounds silly! 4. Graphic Novels…
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Bekahs Top 5 Favorite Snacks and Candies
Do you like to snack? Maybe you are trying to fill an Easter basket for your grandchild or figure out what snacks most kids love! You are in the right place! Beware, these are not all healthy, but if you only have a little bit, you can really enjoy them. 1. M&Ms Yum yum yum yum yum yum yum yum yum yum yummy yummy yum. If you have never tried M&Ms, you have never fully lived your life. Simple. 2. Doritos I like cool ranch the best. Just my opinion. But if you have a choice in chips, this is what I would pick. 3. Chocolate ice cream sandwiches …
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Sometimes Waiting Is Better
Sometimes you want something right away but you appreciate it more when you wait. That’s the lesson I have been learning lately. Let me tell you the story. I have been wanting to raise turkeys for a long time. Dad said we needed to do a few things to get ready for them first. He said we should patch up the holes in the old, empty chicken coup first. So, I asked him EVERY SINGLE DAY if we could patch up the chicken coup. About a week later, he FINALLY said yes! I was soooooo excited! After he was done, he said we could go if the store was open!…
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5 Tips to Help You Learn How to Swim
Do you want to learn how to swim? Here are five tips to help you learn! 1. Ask an adult A grownup will properly help you learn how to swim. It’s important to learn with someone who can help you. 2. Go to a class Go to a swimming class and get taught how to swim and do cool tricks! 3. Ask a friend If you have a friend that already knows how to swim, ask them to help! 4. Practice Have you ever heard the term, “practice makes perfect” ? Now you get where I’m going. Yes, it really does! 5. Try a swimming vest Use a vest to…
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Miracles Can Happen!
Ellie came inside. She had been at school all day. “Hi honey, how was your day?” Mom asked. Ellie’s face was pink and her eyes were watery. “I was trading my Pokemon-” She started crying. “I set them on t- th- the bench when I went inside the school to get my water. B- but when I came back ow- ow- out they were gone.” She started sobbing. “Well, do you know who took them?” asked her mom. “I looked b- but I don’t know! Maybe Max. I d- didn’t see h- h- him.” Mom got her a tissue. “Did you tell your teacher?” “Y- yes,” said Ellie. “What did she…
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Bekah’s Top 5 Favorite Dog Breeds
I love dogs! Here are my top five favorite breeds! 1. Beagle Obviously I love them so much because I have three, but I also like them because they are great dogs to start with. They don’t require as much time as some other breeds (But if you want to, go ahead), and they can go through ruff terrain with you (Get the ruff?)! 2. Pomeranian I love these dogs because they are adorable, they are so fluffy, and they are so tiny! They are great little sidekicks! 3. Golden retriever Isn’t their fur so pretty? Plus, they’ll stick to your side no matter what! 4. Chihuahua I love this…
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Trust in God
It was Chloe’s little sister Zoe’s first day of kindergarten. She kept crying. “Mom can you please make Zoe stop crying! She’s embarrassing me!” Chloe asked. “Be nice, Chloe. You were like this on the first day of school too. But way worse! You had a tantrum, and I couldn’t get you off the kitchen floor. But you know what I told you?” “What?” asked Chloe. “I told you that God would be with you. The Bible says to trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding (Proverbs 3:5). And you know what you did?” asked Mom. “I don’t know. What?” Chloe…
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5 Ways to Draw Really Cool Eyes
Do you want to learn how to make really cool eyes when you are drawing people or animals? You are in the right place! I love drawing and making eyes on the creatures I illustrate. Here are five different ways to make eyes: 1. Bekah’s way This is the way I use, I like to leave a little space to show the color of the eye. I also think this way is really cute! 2. Stick-man eyes This way is very simple. Just use dots. Use a black color. This is great for a little animating! 3. Sneaky eyes Cute, yet simple. Just 2 lines then 2 droops. (It has…
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The Day of Rest
Hi! Today our lesson is about why we rest on Sunday. Let’s get to it! Harper was on her laptop when her dad knocked on the door. “What?” she called “I’m going to work. I have to get a lesson plan.” “But it’s Saturday! Can’t you go tomorrow? I wanted to go to the park with you,” Harper called. “Open the door and let me tell you about why I can’t go tomorrow.” Harper opened the door and they both sat on Harper’s bed. “So, the reason is because Sunday is a day of rest.” “Why? I mean so is Satur . . .” Harper’s dad interrupted, “Have you ever…
