Happy New Year, all! January usually comes with a lot of reflection on the past year, and a lot of dreaming and hoping for the new one. How does the new year feel to you? I am ready, but plan to just take things one step, one item on a list, and/or one day at a time and do the best I can with each. … Read More
Small Business Saturday + Discounts | 2022
Happy Thanksgiving weekend, everyone! I feel beyond blessed that my MOM is here with us for the holiday again! Her visit has been filled with working at my school together, shopping, brunching, cooking & eating good food, watching the Thanksgiving Day parade, football, and getting started on our Christmas decorating TOGETHER. On thanksgiving night, we halted all of the light stringing and box opening to … Read More
Holiday Gift Ideas | 2022
Who is in the holiday shopping mode? I am! Thanksgiving is less than a week away, which means Christmas and our winter holidays are right around the corner, too! Time flies this time of year, so I want to soak in all of the music, activities, and bustle the season brings, especially because we always hold off on making the house a winter wonderland until … Read More
My Health and Workout Journey
A year and a half has gone by, and I knew the day would come where I’d sit down and talk about where I was, where I went, and where I’m going in my health journey. That’s right – a girl who was scared of going to the gym alone is now a year and a half down that road thanks to my husband Eric … Read More
8 Ways to Wear a Shacket
Last year when I finally got a shacket, I decided to do a “shacket style session.” When I debated on jumping on this shacket trend, I started googling them for outfit inspiration. I mean, if you can’t wear it much, is it worth the money? Is it worth taking up closet space? Figuring out whether to get a plaid one, buffalo check one, or just … Read More
Learning Centers in Kindergarten
Implementing learning centers in Kindergarten is imperative in order to run successful intervention groups and/or reading groups. Over the years I’ve learned a lot through trial and error when it comes to planning and storing my centers. I have finally fine-tuned how they’re run and really love how easily I can switch out the center materials plus give easy access the students to pick their … Read More
A Week of Spring Teacher Outfits
I am sharing a week of spring teacher outfit ideas! Spring is the time to pull out a mix of dresses and light weight pants. Here are a few go-to outfit combinations! *This post contains affiliate links. When you purchase from my links, I make a small commission. Thank you for supporting my blog! MONDAY: A cropped pair of straight-leg pants are trending and at … Read More
My Most Used / Worn Items of 2021
Happy New Year, all! January often comes with a lot of reflection on the year we are leaving, and a lot of dreaming and hope for the year we are entering. In the midst of resolving to set, change, and attain goals each month in 2022, I immediately thought of what areas I ‘pour’ my energy and life into: my marriage, my family/friends, my job, … Read More
Black Friday Deals + Discounts
Happy Thanksgiving weekend, everyone! Our day was another to remember with my MOM being here – cooking & eating good food, watching the parade & some football, and getting started on our Christmas decorating TOGETHER. Last night, we halted all of the light stringing and box opening to enjoy a slice of apple pie, pour some eggnog, and watch Trains, Planes, & Automobiles! (The first … Read More
4 Ways to Wear Your Fleece Top
As the temperatures start to drop outside, we will all start looking for layers to keep us warm. Fleece pullovers are trending yet comfortable and can easily make any outfit warmer. Instead of opting for a sweatshirt and jeans, keep a cozy chic vibe with a fleece pullover. There are so many color combinations out there – one will be sure to catch your eye! … Read More