: About Me

I am a 25 year old wife and step-mother of one. I currently am an art consultant for Olde Florida Gallerie in Fort Myers, Florida. I have been writing and publishing poetry for over 10 years as well as short stories. I am currently writing a suspense novel. As well as being a writer, I also am a freelance artist. I dabble in several mediums but have a recognizable style. To view my artwork you can visit my page at www.designsbynatty.com

If you have any questions or comments for me, I would love to hear from you. I am always willing to meet new people. Also, anyone with wine questions...I am definitely your woman! I was a wine consultant at WineStyles for about a year and a half and learned a great deal about wines.

My passion is ...

Writing, Singing, and Art

I know too much about ...

Wine

My parents always told me ...

that I would be a great lawyer.

My childhood ambition ...

was to sing.

My favorite memory ...

My first solo stage performance.

Why I write ...

I write to express my feelings and thoughts.

What I am reading/watching/listening to ...

Well, right now I am watching reruns of the Fresh Prince of Belair, but my favorite show on the air at the moment is definitely the Riches.

My first job ...

I was a kitchen prep worker at a place called the Magic Wand.

My best moment ...

There are so many great moments to chose from.

My inspiration ...

My husband, my mother, and my sister, hands down.

Education > Primary School Issues How to help a child get organized for school

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Let’s face it. Children are not as organized as we would sometimes like them to be. This can be a big problem when dealing with school. Have no fear. There are several ways that can get your child back into the uniformity of school that are simple and mindless after a few weeks of learning the new routine. A lot of kids now have block scheduling. This can cause a lot of confusion; four classes one day and then four totally new classes the next day. To keep your kids in the groove with their schedule, get them separate backpacks for their different days. The first backpack is for the ...

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