• How To Keep Employees Motivated While Working Remotely

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    Working remotely is becoming a more popular alternative to the traditional in-house method of running a business due to the lingering effects of Covid-19. And many employers who have adopted and adjusted to this operation mode have had their fair share of challenges. A significant concern is employee behavior toward work. This transition has not been smooth for several employees as they have to deal with other distractions during working hours. This has led to low productivity, triggered by a lack of motivation. Here are a few ways to keep your employees motivated while working from home. Improve communication Communication plays a crucial role in the growth of a business. And even though work is remote, there should be provisions for improving all communication forms to ensure that targets are met. After all, faulty communication cascade causes significant inefficiency, so it’s definitely something that you can’t drop the ball on. Try as much as possible to emphasize clarity of information and feedback while reducing communication gaps. Also, take advantage of technology and encourage your employees to take it seriously to meet objectives. Reward accomplishments It is often said that an employee who is rewarded for their accomplishments is motivated to work harder.…

  • The Surprising Benefits Of Movement And Dance For Toddlers

    You’ve probably seen the videos where babies and toddlers love to dance in their car seats to the latest pop or rock song. You may feel that some parents have too much time on their hands or simply listen to the same song too often. However, the truth is that movement and dance in particular, can be a great way for toddlers to learn new skills. Once you realize the benefits of dance you’ll be wondering why you didn’t sign your child up sooner. Coordination Toddlers are just learning about the world around them and their own physical limits. At times they can be ungainly as they learn how to coordinate their movements and undertake what may seem like a simple task to an adult.Dance helps them to develop awareness of their body and it’s movement patterns, ensuring they are better coordinated. Brain Training Toddlers have brains like sponges they are said to absorb everything. That’s why this is such a critical stage in their learning process. Dance can help as they are listening to music, connecting patterns and identifying new sounds and words. Doing this stimulates their brain, allowing them to create new connections and pathways, improving their knowledge and…

  • $50 Your Way Giveaway March 2021

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    It’s MARCH’s Giveaway!? I know, month after month and year after year I say the same thing! But, seriously WHERE IS TIME GOING!?!? During the month of February we finished both beams. The main floor and my craftroom look amazing! I started sorting our family boxes. Photos and art projects sorted and the scanning has begun! I splurged and bought myself a photo scanner. HOLY GUACAMOLE BATMAN this was one of the best investments I have ever made! Seriously, watch this thing! On to a question………… what do y’all think THIS is?? We caught it peeking in the front door too (on video but, no better pictures than this). But, no idea what it is!!  Badger? Racoon? House cat? Bob Cat?? What is your guess? I’ve moved the trail-cam to the front porch maybe I have a better shot next week. #Giveaway Time I truly appreciate you stopping by! Most of you everyday. As always, I am blown away by your support and most of all your friendship!! My monthly $50 giveaway is my way of saying THANK YOU for being a follower! I really do appreciate the fact that you are here. THANK YOU!!! This month’s giveaway has the…

  • What is Bongo’s Bingo?

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    Have you ever wondered why the game of bingo isn’t really that common to find in casinos? In fact, you cannot really ever play bingo in casinos, which is strange considering it is in essence a type of gambling game. In fact, bingo is one of the fastest rising gambling games in the world, so it does seem strange that it is pretty much non-existent in casinos, which are the de facto No. 1 place for people to gamble, and have been since the 1600s. Well, the main reasons for bingo’s absence from casinos over the years is the fact that it is so incredibly multi-faceted and versatile. What do we mean by this? Well, bingo actually originated as a lottery style game, before it was used in the 1800s as an essential tool in school classrooms across Germany. Later on bingo became a crucial game to keep the morale of soldiers high, and in the post WWII period it has also been used as an essential way to keep old people busy in care homes. In the 21st century even more uses for bingo have arisen, hence the popularity of something called Bongo’s Bingo. Want to know what it…