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The beginning of a new school year always lends itself for the opportunity to become more organized.  I'm sure you start out just like me. Organized as all get out. And you have EVERY intention of staying that way for the remainder of the year.  You even tell all of your co-workers that, "I'm going to be SOOOOOOO organized this year, m'kay?!"  And they notsosecretly roll their eyes and pat you on the head saying something along the lines of  "sure you are, sweetie." I swear.  Every year. I.WILL.BE.MORE.ORGANIZED. And I am. For the first week....BEFORE the kids get there :) Then all bets are … [Read more...] about Cr:e:ate to Organize

I'll say it about 500 more times until we have to go back, but ohmiword.  It's already here.  Some of y'all have been back for a few weeks.  Some of y'all are starting your first day today.  Some of us still have a few weeks yet to go.  Either way, it's here.  And this sorta sums it up perfectly... Can I get an amen?! It seems like the back to school prep is never ending.  NEVER.ENDING.  There's always one...or a hundred....more thing(s) to do.   Always.   And it stays like that for the rest of the year.   Uh...scratch that.   It stays like that for all of your … [Read more...] about Back to School…It’s Here!

Hey there teacher friends! We so hope that you are all enjoying the B2S Bash 2014 blog hop. We know how hard teachers work all year long, so we hope that some of these prizes will make your classroom life a little easier. We have one more HUGE Bash Basket that will go to one lucky winner. We are all kinda jealous of this one, and it really doesn't need a description or an introduction…. are….. you…. ready…. ????? ….. The Ultimate Bash Basket:  Are you kidding me?!? Now you see why we are completely jealous! We all know about the millions of different ways that you can use … [Read more...] about The Ultimate Bash Basket: Grand Prize Giveaway

I am so excited about this giveaway and even more excited about this bash basket! Check it out below... Organize Me and More... 1. C. Jayne Teach Teacher Anchor 2. Decor Pack and $25 Gift Card from Teach Created Resources 3. Caddy from Land of Nod These resources are perfect for back to school as you work to get that classroom organized!   a Rafflecopter giveaway And as if that amazing prize package isn't out of control enough…this basket will also include a $25.00 gift card to spend however you'd like at Creative Teaching Press!  Before you run off and hop over to the … [Read more...] about B2S Bash: Organize Me and More

It's the week I've been waiting for…and keeping a big secret…until NOW! It's time for the 2014 Back to School Bash, and I couldn't be more excited about hosting it with some of my favorite teachers bloggers friends! Be sure and follow all of these girls to stay up-to-date on what you can win over the next few days! It all begins TOMORROW and it's completely out of control! So brace yourself!                                                       … [Read more...] about Back to School Bash!

I've been spending the last couple of days recuperating.  It's been a loooooooong month.  In the best way possible.   Around the end of June, we drove 19ish hours to Indiana and stayed a few days with our family. A few days after we got there, I drove a couple of hours to meet up with some of my favorite friends for our annual (6 hour) lunch.   (left to right... Amanda from One Extra Degree,  Michelle from Fabulous in First, and Abby and Faith from The Inspired Apple} A few days after that, we all hopped back in the Kia and headed north to Michigan...another 3ish hours...and stayed a few days … [Read more...] about The Last 22 Days {In Pictures}

If I'm being totally honest, I'm not much of a reader.  I mean, I LOVE to read.  I do.  But I don't have time to read very often.  I'd call myself more of a skimmer. When summer rolls around, all bets are off.  I literally pore over books like it's nobody's business and try to fit a year's worth of reading into 2 months.   Especially on our road trips.  When you're sitting in a car for 13+ hours, you need a little something constructive to occupy your time :) All that to be said, I did read ONE book during the school year.  One of the BEST books I've ever read.  And I'm not just saying that. … [Read more...] about If You’re Going to Read Something, Read THIS! {Crash Course}

Hey y'all!   Have you enjoyed watching the tumbleweeds that have been rolling across this blog for the last couple of weeks?!     I've been out of town now for 19 days.  NINETEEN.  That's just about 12 days away from a month.   Y'all.  That's a LOOOOOONG time...in case you weren't already aware :) I'm DYING to tell you all about my adventures in Vegas, but I'm not home just yet.   In the meantime, I'm joining my sweet friends over at Blog Hoppin' to bring you a little Christmas in July.  I mean, Hobby Lobby has already started decorating their aisles, so we might as well celebrate in … [Read more...] about Christmas in July!

Hey friends!  I'm blogging over at Blog Hoppin' today!  My friends and I have something exciting to share and we don't want you to miss out!   Head on over to find out what we have planned!!!   Did I mention there's a Canon Rebel T3i up for grabs?!?!?! I thought that would get your attention :) Now, GO! … [Read more...] about You Don’t Want To Miss This!

Every now and then, I think it's important to take a break from blogging.  In my case, LOTS of breaks :)    And in the famous words of Ferris Bueller.... SO true, Ferris.  So true. And it was just the break I needed to recharge.  From a LONG year.   A year full of more surprises than I thought were possible.  Good surprises.  Unexpected changes.  Let me just tell y'all this...God is SO good.   All.the.time. The day after the school year ended, Mr. Spouse and I dropped the kids off at mom & dad's and headed to the Bahamas to spend a week in paradise.  We're … [Read more...] about Hiatus. Oh, and Happy Summer!

Hello friends. Are you still there??  I am.  Barely. We are knee deep in testing and assessments and that is consuming my life right now.  2 more days.  TWO.MORE.DAYS. We have 15...{ahem}...14!!! more days of school left.  The countdown is on.  It's been on. In fact, I'm pretty sure the kids abandoned their countdown because they're already acting like they're on summer break.  Y'all know what I'm talkin' about. I wish I had a fun update to share. Something exciting. Something interesting. But I've got NOTHIN'. Nada. Zip. Zilch. But I will be back soon because we have SO much fun planned.  If … [Read more...] about Truckin’ Along