Thirty-One Giveaway

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I am sure all of you know how much I LOVE Thirty-One bags!  I have posted pictures of my own bags in my Rock Star photo shoot and in my Creative Teaching Press magnet book post.   Here is your chance to win your own Thirty-One bag!  Natasha Rachell, a consultant for Thirty-One has graciously offered this fabulous giveaway to my followers!  … [Continue reading...]

Cute Classroom Inspiration–Katie Brockmeyer from Missouri

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  Are you ready for some cute classroom inspiration?  Meet Katie Brockmeyer, she is a 4th grade teacher in Missouri.  Katie actually lives in Arkansas, but travels across states lines everyday to teach at Westview Elementary.  Westview is a K-8 elementary school with only one class per grade level.  This is the BEST part…she only has 12 … [Continue reading...]

How to decorate without upsetting the fire marshal!

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  I had someone email me this week and explained that her school had a very strict fire marshall!  She went on to tell me that she cannot hang anything from the ceiling and only a certain percentage of her classroom can have paper.  Does this sound like your district?  It is very interesting to see and hear what certain districts can and … [Continue reading...]

Beautiful Quote…

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I found this quote today on Pinterest and it brought tears to my eyes.  I wanted to share it with all of you!  Happy Weekend, everyone!  … [Continue reading...]

erin condren.com Giveaway

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I am so excited to announce my new giveaway…a $25 coupon code to use at Erin Condren.com!  If you are not familiar with Erin Condren, you definitely need to visit her site and see all of her amazing products! Erin Condren. com specializes in planners, stationary, calendars, address labels and SO much more!  Let me tell you, her products are … [Continue reading...]

Magnet books from Creative Teaching Press

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I LOVE Creative Teaching Press!  From the beginning of my teaching career, I would wait anxiously for the arrival of their catalog that featured all of their new products.  I can sit for hours combing over each and every page and making notes of everything I want to purchase for the upcoming school year.  This year, they introduced … [Continue reading...]

Lemon Chiffon Giveaway

I have been working on this collection for some time and I was so excited to unveil the final product.  A classroom decorated with Lemon Chiffon will blow people away!  The combination of soft grays and yellows makes this collection stand out from the rest.  How about a giveaway?!?!  One lucky girl will win the entire … [Continue reading...]

Classroom Couture…Lemon Chiffon

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I am SO excited to introduce my brand new Classroom Couture color combination…Lemon Chiffon! I know I say this with every new theme or color combination that I create, but this one is definitely one of my all-time favorites!  I pay close attention to color trends and this particular color combo is smoking hot in the world of décor! Vera … [Continue reading...]

Great news!

Thank you to everyone who prayed for my friend, Amy.  Seriously, I was so overwhelmed with all of your kind words and support.  Your messages were so encouraging and comforting and I am sure Amy read each and every one. WELL… We had Fantastic news today… SHE IS IN REMISSION!!! It is time to celebrate! … [Continue reading...]

Amy

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Since I have started my blog, I have shared some of my personal life with all of you.  I normally like to keep my posts carefree and upbeat, but tonight, I need your prayers.  Meet my friend, Amy… Amy is a 5th grade teacher in Hartland, Michigan.  Amy and I went through our Education Specialist program together.  From the … [Continue reading...]