tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29107007307764078652024-03-08T06:34:16.665-05:00Learning, Lessons, and LifeI am a teacher and mom, therefore I learn new things daily. Hoping to share and learn with others as I blog about the lessons of life and learning!Laura H.http://www.blogger.com/profile/11741337659631180327noreply@blogger.comBlogger141125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2910700730776407865.post-25854583940211713972014-10-31T04:14:00.002-04:002014-10-31T04:25:15.047-04:00Five for Halloween Friday!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Hip, hip, hooray, it is Friday! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">It will be a day full of excitement, so I am thankful that Halloween falls on a Friday. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Hope your day is full of treats! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I know that my sons are so excited, as will be my students. The day is finally here and they will definitely be full of cheer! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">We will not parade in costumes today or party out, but we will have some fun brain breaks, enjoy an extended recess, and enjoy some candy corn during math. I am looking forward to working on "Halloween Math" with my students today, it will be a sweet lesson on collaboration, comparing, graphing, measurement, and estimating. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Need a last minute lesson or something sweet for November? Check out the Halloween Math dollar deal from <a href="http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Halloween-Math-Fall-Candy-Corn-Math-579974" target="_blank">Fifth in the Middle</a>. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Love candy corn and want to extend the learning a little more? Check out <a href="http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Candy-Corn-Sentences-for-Word-Work-908743" target="_blank">Candy Corn Sentences task cards</a>. It is a freebie! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><br />During the game, the teacher logs in and projects the quiz. Students join at kahoot.it by entering the game pin number and then a name. As you play, the questions are projected and students select the answers by pressing the color/shape on their screen. The answers are automatically scored and game points are awarded. They earn points for accuracy and speed.<br />
You can adjust the length of the wait time and once everyone answers it moves on to the results. The answer and question page are revealed; you can review to clear up misunderstandings.<br />
At the end you can download the results, the players and their answers are provided so you can look further at who missed what. If you are at a 1:1 school, you could probably use it as a grade! <br />
There are tons of quizzes already created in the public section. You can use it as is, duplicate it then edit it to your class/needs, or create one from scratch. You can also share the quizzes you like with other users. <br />
Here is a quiz I made on <a href="https://play.kahoot.it/#/k/5ff2d713-30dd-48b2-a6b0-9c3f1bf02bda" target="_blank">interjections</a> to go along with the lesson I use from the <a href="http://www.thewalkingclassroom.org/" target="_blank">Walking Classroom</a>. <br />
Do you have a fun, easy to use, free website or app that you love to use in your classroom? Please leave me a comment, I am always looking for more ways to integrate technology in my classroom. <br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Speaking of technology, I am trying to build up my devices in my classroom since we are not a 1:1 school. I have a donors choose project that is slowly getting funded. If you are looking for a project to donate to, <a href="http://www.donorschoose.org/project/smart-and-qrious-learners/1322762?challengeid=317992&utm_source=dc&utm_medium=project&utm_campaign=copyURL&rf=copyURL-siteshare-2014-10-project-teacher_2011024" target="_blank">check mine out</a>. If you donate, you can have double your donation in products from my store, just leave me a message in the comments. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">If you know of any inexpensive devices that work well, let me know. </span><br />
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Last night, my boys, carved their pumpkins. I think they turned out great! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I especially like the way my husband and my middle son worked with the funky shape on the pumpkins on the left. That crooked smile makes me smile! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I am thrilled to report that the carving event was pretty calm. My youngest cried a little about the yucky guts. He was really tired, but eventually he came around with some help from his brothers. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">We only had to remind them once that we wanted a drama free evening and no arguing, surprisingly that worked! Let's hope the rest of our Halloween events can remain that way. <br />
Tonight will be the true test. It is our first Halloween with our highly anxious dog. He barks like a maniac when people approach our house, so he will be escorting the boys on their quest for candy. We'll see how that goes! I know the boys cannot wait to put his costume on, fingers crossed that he doesn't eat the outfit!<br />
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How about a free treat? <br />
We have been working on decimals and number lines in my classroom for many days. We are working mostly on helping them zoom in on the number line and their numeracy concepts. Needless to say, it has been an eye-opening experience. <br />
In an effort to break up the monotony, I made a little scoot activity to check their understanding of naming the decimal fraction on a number line that has 2 points already labeled. Click <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0U3SssQYeVnTlpMa202N3J0Zm8/view?usp=sharing" target="_blank">here</a> to access the cards. <br />
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If you use them, please let me know your thoughts, feedback is definitely welcome!</span><br />
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Laura H.http://www.blogger.com/profile/11741337659631180327noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2910700730776407865.post-43963573082304311282014-10-27T00:44:00.000-04:002014-10-27T00:44:02.906-04:00It has been way too long! The Sunday Scoop!<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Yes, it has been way too long since I last blogged. What can I say? Life has been happening. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I have made some choices lately that have kept me from blogging. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I am working way too hard at school and I am trying to balance my home life by not always sitting behind the computer. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">My boys spend a lot more time at school watching me work than they should. The last thing they need is to see me doing the same thing at home. So, blogging and keeping up on-line has been placed on the back-burner, even though I miss it.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">So what have I been doing?</span><br />
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<li><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Studying with my 4th grader for his social studies and science exams. Georgia Social Studies curriculum is intense and it has been just as intense helping him study! He is doing great though, so it is working! In true teacher fashion, I created some cards to help him study! I know, poor kid, but he did think they were fun. His teacher loved them and shared with the other parents. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<li><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Helping my 2nd grader study for his Social Studies tests, not as intense as 4th grade, but I am having to relearn the content while I help him. I also learned that his teacher really takes spelling seriously, so we will be studying the spelling of the terms too. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Reading some books. I am trying to model great reading behavior for my boys. I am also trying to keep up with them on their Accelerated Reader points and be a good role model for my own students too. In the last few weeks I read <u>Gone Girl</u> and <u>The Best of Me</u>, both were good, loved <u>Gone Girl</u>! </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Sleeping. My sleeping patterns are so messed up right now. I am exhausted by the time dinner and baths are over, so some nights I am asleep before my boys. Except tonight and yes, I will pay for this tomorrow. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Trying to stay afloat!</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I do not want to totally neglect the blog, so I decide on the hour long ride home from my in-laws that I would write a little tonight. I need to reconnect and get my thoughts together before jumping in to what will be a crazy week. Yes, even though Halloween is Friday, it will be batty all week! Plus, we are just coming off of week of standardized testing, so it means getting them back in to good work habits. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Oh, and I can't forget, I have a new student starting tomorrow and a new student is joining me for my language arts class. {I told you that I was busy!}</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I figure the best way to jump back in to the blogging routine is to link up with the <a href="http://teachingtrio.blogspot.com/2014/10/the-sunday-scoop-is-based-on-popular-3.html" target="_blank">Sunday Scoop</a> hosted by the <a href="http://teachingtrio.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Teaching Trio</a>. Thanks to Kristen for the chance to jump back in! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">In case I don't get to blog this week, I have a little treat for you early. I made a "Looking Closely at Number Lines" anchor chart for my student's math notebooks and I am going to have it printed poster size for my bulletin board, but just for always being so supportive, I am sharing it with you too. Click </span><a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0U3SssQYeVnNG9pWUM0VG96WHc/view?usp=sharing" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;" target="_blank">here</a><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"> to download your copy. </span><br />
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<br />Laura H.http://www.blogger.com/profile/11741337659631180327noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2910700730776407865.post-29902522859579617042014-09-26T06:07:00.002-04:002014-09-26T06:07:38.984-04:00Five for Friday<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Hello Friends!</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Happy Fall to all of you! </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I have been on a blogging hiatus and figured Friday was a great day to jump back in with my favorite link-up party.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"> Thanks to <a href="http://doodlebugsteaching.blogspot.com/2014/09/five-for-friday-linky-party-september_26.html" target="_blank">Doodle Bugs</a> for the fun party and inspiring me to get back in to the groove. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">After a very long week, I can finally say that conferences are over! I only have 2 left with the Spanish translator and a few parents to fill in because they did not make it, but I made it through without any major drama! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">This year I teach language arts to 2 classes, so it meant writing reading and writing progress reports for 48 kids, in addition to all of the typical responsibilities. I was so thankful for my co-teacher who helped with some and for my husband's iPad so I could write the report while looking through their on-line portfolios. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Last week, my son had a run in with a teammate at baseball practice. Unfortunately he ended up with a minor concussion because the older teammate shoved him to the ground and he hit hit his head on the ground. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Luckily my son is ok. He nervously returned to practice last night but was welcomed back with excitement by his teammates, lifting his spirits. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">As for the bully who knocked him down, he is off the team. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">This week was full of life lessons about bullying, teamwork, treatment of teammates, and calls with the league director and the new coach (the bully's dad was the coach prior to the incident - he is gone too). </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Hoping the final two weeks of the season are full of victories and great team time!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Most inventive homework excuse I have heard this year, so far,... </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">When a student tells me that their dog has eaten their homework, I will be more inclined to believe them. I have learned a lot about dogs since we adopted ours in May. They eat everything.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">This week, he seems to have an appetite for my things. On Sunday it was my nice purse that I adored! Boo! Yesterday it was my Wordly Wise workbook. At least he started from the back, so I could salvage the units we are currently working on. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">By the way, I plan to do some purse shopping this weekend. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">It has been a crazy busy school year so far with a LOT of testing and we are about to start district assessments next week. Not happy about that, but I am happy that we are able to de-stress with our <a href="http://www.thewalkingclassroom.org/" target="_blank">Walking Classroom</a> lessons. The kids love walking and now that we have some lovely fall temps, I am enjoying getting out of the classroom for a walk with them. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Have a great Friday and I hope you are having a wonderful school year!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><br /></span>Laura H.http://www.blogger.com/profile/11741337659631180327noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2910700730776407865.post-20866985879708886502014-08-13T05:31:00.002-04:002014-08-13T05:31:24.153-04:00Wordless Wednesday: Trying something new!<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I have been so busy with teaching and trying to adjust to the structured life of teacher/mom, so yes, my poor little blog has been neglected. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Things will settle down and I will adjust, and return for some more frequent blogging, soon. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I do have something I wanted to share with you and link up for Wordless Wednesday with <a href="http://secondgradesugarandspice.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Miss DeCarbo</a>. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I am so excited about this!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I was so honored, priveleged, thrilled, delighted, pleased to be given a grant from our school foundation and <a href="http://www.thewalkingclassroom.org/about.php" target="_blank">The Walking Classroom</a> for a class set of podcast players to use this year. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">The box arrived yesterday and I could hardly wait to open it. I CANNOT wait to get started! </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">If you don't know what <a href="http://www.thewalkingclassroom.org/about.php" target="_blank">The Walking Classroom</a> is, don't worry, I will be blogging all about it this year as my class pounds the pavement while learning. Learning through movement and listening!</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">What are you excited about trying this year? </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><br /></span>Laura H.http://www.blogger.com/profile/11741337659631180327noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2910700730776407865.post-64803122215474611422014-08-06T20:46:00.005-04:002014-08-06T20:46:41.301-04:00Wordless Wednesday: First Day of School Edition<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Our first day of school was yesterday. I figure that it provides the perfect subject for my link up for </span><a href="http://secondgradesugarandspice.blogspot.com/2014/08/wordless-wednesday-august-6-lunch.html" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Wordless Wednesday</span></a><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"> with </span><a href="http://secondgradesugarandspice.blogspot.com/2014/08/wordless-wednesday-august-6-lunch.html" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Miss DeCarbo</span></a><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">I am not sure how things go in your house on the first day, but in my house it is hectic and full of emotional reactions from at least 1 if not all of my kids. Hence, I rarely get those first day of school pictures.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Forgot those adorable chalk boards or printed signs. I envy the families that get that accomplished! Instead, </span><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">I call it a successful morning when I don't get a door slammed in my face.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">No, I am not exaggerating, it has happened, and yes more than once.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Let's just say, my boys don't always embrace changes!</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">I was determined to capture a picture this year! I succeeded, and they capture some of the emotions I deal with during week 1 and especially on day 1. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Sadly, my husband did not get a picture of my youngest, who started at a new school for private kindergarten. {He is not ready for public kindergarten, so we went the private route and he can enroll in public next year.} </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">It was Sean's first new school (that he remembers) and it was an emotional morning. My husband needed to use bribery, thank goodness for the ice cream place right next door! So no picture of him, but that is ok, I don't have any of his brothers at that age either, they were in their door slamming stage.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">So, enough of my words, here are the pics I managed to snag.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Since I know what it is like to not capture first day of school pictures of my kids, I also took pictures of my students. I quickly made a backdrop and they all happily smiled for the camera. It helped that I took the picture toward the end of the day. I may save these for them and do an end of the year shot so they can see how much they change during 5th grade. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">I love this girl's pose, she is so stinking sweet, and made me smile as she "worked the camera!"</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">So what is your first day -before school- morning usually like?</span> {<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Hopefully I have a few friends who can empathize with me, if not I can at least be the source of crazy stories and laughter!}</span>Laura H.http://www.blogger.com/profile/11741337659631180327noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2910700730776407865.post-4271080459847907312014-08-03T08:29:00.001-04:002014-08-03T08:29:12.695-04:00Currently August 2014<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I am linking up with the great Farley at <a href="http://ohboy3rdgrade.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Oh Boy 4th Grade</a>. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">August arrived quickly and I needed this little opportunity to think and read everyone's delightful posts. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">This will be short(er) since I need to get moving on my TO-DO list. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Today, we are heading out to celebrate my father-in-law's 70th birthday. It will be nice to get together with family and celebrate him. You know though, that teacher/mother in me, is thinking about all of the things I still need to do in order to be ready for the first day of school. {Breathe}</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I think my list is pretty self-explanatory, except my dog comment. So let me elaborate a little. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Bandit, our sweet, almost 2-years old Labrador Retriever has been slowly acclimating to life in a house with a family full of active boys. He is doing great with us yet struggles with strangers. He desperately wants to protect his territory and BARKS a lot. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">In order to break him of this we have enlisted a trainer and are taking steps to get him use to being social. Making progress, and that is great. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">So the other day my darling husband (who is spending the week before school starts home with the boys) took the boys and the dog to the park to play and relax. On the way home, almost in our driveway, the dog next door bolted out of his house and approached our dog and boys. He sniffed then suddenly attacked Bandit.<br />My kids were frightened and my husband was freaked out. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">He bit him once, then let go and bit him again. This time he would not let go. Kids were screaming and crying and my husband was yelling. The dog wouldn't let go and his owner is still inside their house. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">My husband forced their dog off and takes off running after the kids and our dog. They quickly try to get in the house and now the neighbor is out saying, "Are you ok?" You can fill in what my husband said. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">They were scared and the neighbor's reaction was less than expected. They did not seem to think it was a big deal. I disagree as does my husband who had to force their dog to retreat then had to help the kids and Bandit recover. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Thank goodness my husband was there and it wasn't just my oldest, whose chore is to take the dog on walks.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">I called animal control and they were supposed to come out to talk with my husband and the neighbor but they did not show up. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">My husband talked to the neighbor and they are just in denial that it was a serious situation. It was and he has shown the tendency to bite strangers before, so we are really concerned. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Our dog is ok, no injury, except to his ego. We are still working with him on behaviors and have talked with our boys about safety. Sadly, we are not allowing them to play with the boy next door at their house ever, unless they get rid of Kujo! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Well friends, I really need to get moving, that to-do list needs to be tackled a bit. Hope you are having a wonderful August!</span></div>
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Laura H.http://www.blogger.com/profile/11741337659631180327noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2910700730776407865.post-50011555827443083232014-08-02T22:13:00.004-04:002014-08-02T22:13:58.480-04:00Saturday Snapshots 8/2/14<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Well, my summer break has been over since Tuesday. Yes, sad, but it was nice to be back with my friends, I miss them during the summer!</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Being back to school meant this was a very long week. Really long because I was at school before the sun rose and on a few days left as the sun was setting. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Since I spent my summer days with my boys, I had to work hard to get my room ready in only 2 days. Open house (meet the teacher) was on the 3rd day of our pre-planning week. Yes, that was stressful! </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I managed to be ready, and it was a great open house day, one of the best ever, especially since I have a few siblings of former students and I heard a lot of, "I am so glad you will be his/her/my teacher this year." </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Because I was so busy that I did not snap any pictures of my classroom except for these three...</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Tuesday morning, during my 5:30 am Wal-Mart run, on the way to school, I decided I was going to paint my corkboard. Wow, I learned a lot about spray painting inside of my classroom. </span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">I will save that post for another day, but I was seriously concerned that I made a big mistake when I saw my feet and the hint of blue on my recently cleaned carpets! I promise everything turned out great, and it looks fabulous! I have received a lot of compliments and the color is so relaxing. Stressful, but worth it! </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Next week, I plan to snap some pictures in my room, and I will share them. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Tonight, I helped my husband with some photos for his Dad's 70th birthday. It was fun flipping through the pictures from our summer, it helped me remember the great times I had with the boys. Photos really are a great way to reminisce, relax, and spark memories.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Here are some of the pictures from the end of our summer break together.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Thank you to the wonderful <a href="http://missnelsonsgotthecamera.blogspot.com/2014/08/saturday-snapshots-from-whitefish.html" target="_blank">Run! Miss Nelson's Got the Camera</a> for the opportunity to share some snapshots and always hosting this fun, motivational, and inspirational party! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Playing at the Park</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I have a friend, an art teacher, who did some amazing chalk drawings this summer. You have probably seen some floating around on Facebook and/or Pinterest. Well, I attempted it, and it did not go well! </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">My boys were not too keen on laying on the hot driveway to snap the pictures. Here is my feeble attempt.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">They did enjoy drawing on the driveway to welcome my sister, niece, and niece's boyfriend when they visited us. Since my niece and her boyfriend are in the Army, they both attend West Point, the boys drew guns, swords, and grenades, so yes, those are guns in the bottom right picture. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">The Perfect Family</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">There is one thing I know I am not, and that is perfect. I also do not have perfect children nor am I a perfect mother nor a perfect teacher. I try my best and love my wonderful children with all of my heart. What we are is perfectly normal!</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Hence you can imagine, we probably do not have all perfect family photos. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">It is actually difficult to get all 3 boys to smile at one time, and to get all 5 of us in a picture. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Well, I could pretend that everything is perfect, but I think you have learned, I don't hide the truth. I could only share perfect snapshots, but instead, I am going to share some snapshots that are full of life, therefore are perfect shots! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Isn't that tongue surreal?</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I think he might be part giraffe and he is a happy licker! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Why does he have a tie on? Well the boys thought it would be fun to dress him up for a pcture for their Papa, who we are celebrating 70 years of life with tomorrow. I guess they felt Bandit needed to be a little more formal for such a wonderful occasion! Too bad he thought the tie was for chewing!<br />Thanks for taking the stroll through my memories with me. We had a great summer playing, spending tie with family, and growing closer - it probably was close to perfect!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Cheers to all of my friends-</span></div>
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Laura H.http://www.blogger.com/profile/11741337659631180327noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2910700730776407865.post-67265969674721339872014-07-28T10:58:00.001-04:002014-07-28T16:03:14.388-04:00Last Monday Made It of my Summer Break<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">It is a sad day here. As my boys keep reminding me, it is my last day of summer. Yes, I am sad. The summer flew by and it is odd saying that my summer is over since it is still July. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">What is on my agenda for today? Slowing the day down as much as possible. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I already have the butterfly feeling in my stomach about all that I have to do to be ready for Open House on Thursday morning. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I will be fine. All will be well. (Yes, I am repeating this to myself so that I can relax about the fact that my room is not ready and I am NOT spending my last day of the summer at work.)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I have had fun over the last week with all sorts of made its and crafts. The boys joined me on getting crafty too, they have been making rainbow loom bracelets and painting signs. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I am excited to link up with Tara at <a href="http://4thgradefrolics.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">4th Grade Frolics</a> for this week's <a href="http://4thgradefrolics.blogspot.com/2014/07/monday-made-it-summer-week-9.html" target="_blank">Monday Made Its</a>. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I have a very special niece and wanted to make something for her to express how much we love her. Here is the final project which pretty much sums up Jessica.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">My sister loved this sign, and I was pleased with how it turned out, my first vinyl canvas project, made with my Cameo. Not sure if you can tell, but it has a layer of spray glitter over the letters, making it sparkle like Jessica! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I also made some canvases for my classroom. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">This one was made with one of my favorite lines from Wonder, and I think it sums up my attitude about behavior choices. I say it constantly to my sons and said it a lot to my students last year. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Yes, it shines with that glitter spray paint. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Can you guess what our school mascot is? Yes, it has glitter spray paint over the top too! Maybe a little over the top, that is ok!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I made a little gift for my teammates to let them know that this year will be great! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I cut the tags out with my Cameo, it says, "It is worth noting that this will be a great year!" </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I tied some blank notecards and envelopes together with the tag. I will add a pretty pen to the stack as a welcome back gift. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I bought the notecards at Michael's, there were 80 in the set and had such bright patterns. Half the set was solid and the other half cute patterns. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I also spent some time creating things for my classroom. Now, I need to spent time printing and laminating. I am waiting on my name tags though, I have not gone in to to pick up my class list yet and want to type in the names before laminating.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">These are the ones I made in melon and lime, I am going to change mine to be teal and aqua. I just love this color combination from <a href="http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Free-Watermelon-Themed-Digital-Papers-749129" target="_blank">Collaboration Cuties</a> and couldn't resist making them. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I also added some freebies to my store, check them out - click on the pictures. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">You definitely need to check out the links, there are some awesome projects on there.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Seriously, <a href="http://ideasbyjivey.blogspot.com/2014/07/monday-made-it-finally.html" target="_blank">Jivey</a> posted some things from her classroom and has a great organization freebie. If you want a teacher toolkit storage bin you can also check out The <a href="http://teachersdesk6.blogspot.com/2014/07/monday-made-it-double-take.html" target="_blank">Teacher's Desk 6</a> for more images and using spray paint. Oh and some adorable brag tags by <a href="http://gingersnapstreatsforteachers.blogspot.com/2014/07/brag-buttons-monday-made-it.html?m=1" target="_blank">Ginger Snaps</a>. You will adore the birthday tags shared by <a href="http://funkyinfourth.blogspot.com/2014/07/monday-made-it-few-random-projects-with.html" target="_blank">Funky in Fourth</a>. Looking for another birthday idea, check out <a href="http://projectsandpolkadots.blogspot.com/2014/07/monday-made-it.html" target="_blank">Projects and Polkadots In First</a>. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Teachers really are amazing crafters and uber talented! </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">In case you were not aware, Diane at <a href="http://fifthinthemiddle.blogspot.com/2014/07/2000-follower-and-2-year-blogiversary.html" target="_blank">Fifth in The Middle</a> is hosting an awesome giveaway celebrating 2,000 followers. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">It is a great blog and a great giveaway, check it out! </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Well friends, it is time for me to get moving! I have a few little ones who need some attention and some errands that need some completing. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Hope you have a fantastic Monday and enjoy all the moments left in your summer break!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Happy Friday friends! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">As you are reading this, I am enjoying some time relaxing, chatting, and bonding with my co-workers at the most beautiful lake house I have ever seen. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">This is a working retreat for the leadership team at my school and we will work on some items a little bit. Mostly we will laugh and enjoy some time together before we all return to the craziness of the school year. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Last year, I was nervous about spending a weekend with my principal. This year, I have been counting down the days. </span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">It will be nice to have a complete adult conversation without being interrupted by my boys. I love them dearly, but I am in some serious need of time with friends and adults! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">This week I spent a lot of time at the park with my boys. After each outing,I walk away thinking, we really live in a great place. We do. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">We have 3 parks in less than a 5 mile radius, one is in walking distance. The other night we visited the newest extension of the one across the street, and I was reminded how beautiful our county park system </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">The newest extension includes an official disc golf course that is built in to the terrain and woods of the park. They added a playground and a beautiful pavilion. Guess where we will be having future birthday parties? </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">The boys and I explored the disc golf course and attempted to figure out how to play - the boys really loved the game.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">My oldest has been bit by he baseball bug. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I could have kissed the coach at his skills session. He told the kids something I have been saying FOREVER - you only get better by practicing. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">It is great when someone else confirms what you have been trying to teach your children. At least now my son might actually believe it, since I wasn't the one who said it! </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">The lessons were so much fun, that he is going back for 2 sessions next week. Because he had so much fun, my youngest decided he wanted to try it out too. I am so excited that my middle is going to give something new a try! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">While my oldest was at baseball camp, the other 2 joined me for a little bit of sorting things out in my classroom. They actually asked to go - shocker! Since the school is next to the park, it made sense to stop in.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">The AC was not on in the building and it was so HOT we only made it for a little while. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">My teacher desk was moved to clean the carpets and I am considering getting rid of it. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I find that it is a clutter collector and perhaps without it, I might have a tidier work space. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">The boys loved playing in the open space and entertained each other playing ball, puppy, and reading together. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">The AC will be on next week, so my youngest and I will go back to do some set-up while the oldest two are playing baseball. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Every little bit I can tackle before the official return date will make the week of pre-planning more productive. So hard to believe that I go back in a little over a week!</span><br />
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<br />Laura H.http://www.blogger.com/profile/11741337659631180327noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2910700730776407865.post-77274478519566371702014-07-15T14:11:00.005-04:002014-07-15T14:11:53.780-04:00Monday Made It - A little late!<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I cannot help but think of my high school literature teacher explaining the adage from <u><i>Of Mice and Men</i></u>, that best laid plans often go astray. Well, that would pretty much sum up my attempt to posting <a href="http://4thgradefrolics.blogspot.com/2014/07/monday-made-it-summer-week-7.html" target="_blank">Monday Made It</a>. I had the best intentions, great plans, and then "wack," life, reality, and computer woes smacked me in the face. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Nothing tragic, nothing major, just a reminder that one can only do so much and that trying to do too many things at once will always result in a back fire! </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">So I am late to the party. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I was excited about having something planned out. I was excited about trying something new and being able to share it. I wasn't excited that the kids stood in my way of being able to concentrate and complete my tasks. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">But, then it made me stop and think, was I being fair to them? Afterall I spent a load of time on the computer, telling them, in a minute. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">My son kindly informed me that my version of a minute is extremely inaccurate, and it really means an hour. He was little right. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">After honestly pausing to think about it, I realized I had to stop and give them the attention they desired otherwise it would be a bigger disaster and all of us would be frustrated. Yes, as I said before, having kids means you learn new lessons<u><i> all of the time</i></u>! </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I might be late, but I am still joining the party! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I have been itching to sew something for myself. I have a complicated project I started and never finished, but did not have the time or attention to finish it. My wheels were spinning and I decided to give a try at something new using some of the fabric I had collecting dust. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I also really wanted a maxi skirt. I saw this great post on <a href="http://www.doityourselfdivas.com/2013/10/diy-maxi-skirt-with-yoga-waist-band.html" target="_blank">do it yourself Divas</a>, for a maxi skirt with a yoga waistband. Sounded perfect and I had just enough knit fabric to give it a try. </span><br />
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<li><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Not all fabric is equal. The fabric I had on hand was a knit, but was more of an athletic polyester, does not fit as well as a knit fabric, it is too baggy in the waist. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">When trying to do a zig-zag on the fabric it kept getting caught in my machine. Making a straight stitch and then adding the zig-zag made it easier and made the seams stronger. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Be honest with your measurements. I am not a 28 inch waist girl like the original blogger and need to accept that without feeling bad about myself. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Don't give wiggle room in the waist measurement of this skirt with this fabric, it will not fit right. The skirt hangs in a weird way. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I either need to give this away or add an elastic band to the waist so I can feel comfortable and not worry about losing my skirt! </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Maxi skirts may not be for me, even thought I love the way they look on everyone else.</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">The directions are easy to follow, so if you have some knit fabric on hand or want to try your hand at making your own maxi skirt, give it a try. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">While shopping for notebooks at Wal-Mart last week, I picked up some of the empty boxes on the shelf. They are a perfect fit to hold the notebooks, and I think will make a great place for me to collect my daily writing notebooks from my students. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">They were ugly the way they were, so I added some cute craft paper to make them cuter. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">All I did was cut the paper to fit the sides, spray some adhesive and voila you have prettier boxes! It took 3 sheets per box so that the patterns lined up. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">The craft paper was only $5 at Wal-Mart for 30 sheets. The papers are really cute. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I love zucchini and summer is perfect for grilling zucchini. I also love zucchini chips but don't love the extra calories of fried chips. I baked them instead. They were delicious and even my sons enjoyed them, that is a huge feat!</span><br />
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Step 3 - Toss the oil coated sliced zucchini in the bread crumbs. Then spread out in a single layer in the baking dish - I stood the extras along the sides and that worked well!<br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Step 4 - Bake for 15-25 minutes in an oven at 400 degrees. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Because I have only 2 weeks left before summer ends, I am in crunch mode. Time to plan out some decor for the classroom. I of course could have planned out units of instructions, but making banners is more fun!</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I love banners, but don't love to cut them out, so I was determined to find a way to use my Silhouette to cut them out for me. Is that because I am resourceful or lazy? </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Want the homework banners? Lucky for you I made a whole <a href="http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Homework-Banner-1324596" target="_blank">set</a> and posted them for free on my TPT. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I plan to use the teal ones in my room but really enjoyed playing around with combinations of digital papers, and made a bunch of different color banners. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I am not a "pink" girl, but I love the colors in this watermelon set by Collaboration Cuties. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I converted the teal homework banner to a file using Silhouette. If you have a Silhouette and like the teal homework banner, click <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0U3SssQYeVnVXk0SEk5Q21xYXM/edit?usp=sharing" target="_blank">here</a> for the link to the file. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">If you prefer the melon and lime banner, click<a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0U3SssQYeVnQXRlZGd5bzVQdGM/edit?usp=sharing" target="_blank"> here</a> for the file. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">If you use the Silhouette files, all you have to do is print it from the Silhouette program, then line up your paper on the board and send it to be cut. When I cut it the black borders were sometimes trimmed off, but that was a small price to pay for straight lines! </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I tried to cut out a laminated set, but ones the banner pieces were cut they got caught up under the bar. If you know how some tips for cutting out laminated pages please share. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">If you really like the melon colored set, I made a packet with the same patterns. Check it out <a href="http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Melon-Lime-Decor-Pack-1322064" target="_blank">here</a>, it is also free. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I hit some bumps in the road {kids!} trying to finish out a similar teal packet, but that is coming soon. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I am really hoping to figure out how to get the Silhouette to cut the months out for me. Don't forget to check out Tara's blog for the other awesome links. She made some really cute speech bubbles, that are worth checking out and my friend Alison made some cute flowers! </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Thanks for forgiving me for being tardy! </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Cheers-</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">If they ever complain that they had a boring summer, I have pictures to prove them wrong! Ha!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Hopefully you are not getting bored with my snapshots of my boys, but if you are, have no fear. There are other great snapshots to adore at <a href="http://missnelsonsgotthecamera.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Run! Miss Nelson Got the Camera</a>.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Ok, so to start this week's roundup of snapshots I have a picture of our sweet rescue dog, Bandit. He is kind and patient with the boys, but barks like crazy at strangers and neighbors. He is trying to protect us and is still skid-dish of people not living in our home.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">It is tough to get great photos of Bandit since he is a little scared of the camera. Guess he was never photographed by the previous (neglectful) owner. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">While we were swimming, the boys paused to admire the airplane in the sky. In a "Treasure Island" manner they were pointing and telling me, "The plane, the plane!" That included the big kid in the crew! See if you can find the airplane in this photo. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Shortly after snapping this photo the sky turned totally black, I wish I would have captured a picture to show you a before and after. We had intense lightning, thunder, and rain about 40 minutes after this moment was captured. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Alright, on to my favorite models, my boys. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I was really excited that all 3 were happy and allowed me to capture them in their play. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Can't you hear him saying, "Hi, Mom!"?</span></div>
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Of course, there was lots of jumping and cannonballs. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Sean had a little wreck on his scooter this week, I hate the scrapes, but I love how this photo will remind of us his tough days when he forgot to apply the brake! Boy scars!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Notice, how eloquently he is spitting out the water? </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">It was fun to splash, snap, and smile! I am thankful to have these snapshots as reminders to the fun we are having, since time flies so fast! </span></div>
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<br />Laura H.http://www.blogger.com/profile/11741337659631180327noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2910700730776407865.post-13408627824525288322014-07-11T20:44:00.001-04:002014-07-11T20:44:44.796-04:00A summer Friday with my boys!https://plus.google.com/116274889503291196868/stories/6097313b-b446-33ec-822b-a3f54804aaf014727f587a6/1?authkey=CK3-_tiZmKDLggELaura H.http://www.blogger.com/profile/11741337659631180327noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2910700730776407865.post-50867833824633225572014-07-11T07:31:00.002-04:002014-07-11T07:31:08.165-04:00Five for Friday<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">It is time to link up with the awesome Doodle Bugs Teaching for the weekly edition of 5 random things from my mind!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">My oldest loves when I buy things, my middle told me I am weirdly obsessed with back to school supplies, and my youngest asked me to cancel school, he is not going! How is that for covering the range on perspectives?</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I am not obsessed, seems that the middle has learned a new vocabulary word and is trying it out. When it came down to shopping at the Dollar Spot in Target, he excitedly added teacher things to my cart. Then sat and helped me add the letters and string to my newly created homework banner. He is such a sweet helper!</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I am not obsessed, I might be a little addicted to new supplies, but aren't all teachers?</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">We spent more time at the park this week. Great for me to walk and the kids to burn their boy energy. I wish I could bottle and reserve some of their energy. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">We also had our first major accident. The youngest was a little zealous riding down the awesome hill. To quote him exactly, "I forgot to push on the brake!" </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">He was covered in blood, so much I couldn't tell where it was coming from. He has a lovely chin and nose scrape and a huge bruise the pattern of the asphalt on his forehead. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">He is a tough one, and kept saying sweet things while I wiped the blood and dirt off. "Momma, did I break my face in half?"</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Ah, the life with boys... </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">One of our favorite places to eat with the boys is Cracker Barrel. They have something for everyone. Eggs for the youngest, chicken for the middle, and a burger for my oldest. Plus, the boys love window shopping through their toys and treats. One of the finds on this excursion led to these pictures...</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"> Apparently the lenses gave you a bug's eye view. Ry said he could see hundreds of little screens, and couldn't see where he was going. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Are you participating in the <a href="http://imbloghoppin.blogspot.com/2014/07/oh-snap-its-here-its-here-its-finally.html?showComment=1404628826565" target="_blank">bloghoppin' scavenger hunt</a>? The boys and I are having fun finding things on the list, snapping pictures, and adding them to my new Instagram account. Find <a href="http://instagram.com/lahinga" target="_blank">me</a>, <a href="http://instagram.com/lahinga" target="_blank">lahinga</a>, to follow along. The teachers in Vegas are really scoring points and it is fun seeing all the teachers in action!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"> Yes, I broke out the August calendar, the kids go back to school on August 5th! I go back on July 29th. YIKES! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I have been working on some projects in between entertaining the boys this week. I am still trying to finish up a science unit for my store and have made some fun freebies. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Last night I decided to see if I could use my Silhouette to cut out the banner I made for my homework board. I was successful! I will share the file on Monday, I need to tweak it a little. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I got a little zealous and tried to see if I could cut after I laminated it. It cut through, but then it slipped so I had to end that mission. I am probably spending more time trying to use the Silhouette to cut for me than if I did it myself, but it is one of those things, I need to try it (a few times) before I call it quits. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">In the meantime, don't forget to swing by <a href="http://www.theteachingtribune.com/2014/07/free-font-friday-6.html" target="_blank">The Teaching Tribune</a> today for the last installment of Free Font Friday. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">If you are interested in winning a set of great prizes, hop over to <a href="http://funkyinfourth.blogspot.com/2014/07/its-giveaway-time.html" target="_blank">Funky in Fourth</a> for her fun giveaway. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Hope you are having a fun Friday! </span><br />
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<br />Laura H.http://www.blogger.com/profile/11741337659631180327noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2910700730776407865.post-38393277695292438362014-07-09T10:41:00.000-04:002014-07-09T10:46:10.656-04:00Wordless Wednesday & Worksheet Wednesday<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">It is a good thing it is summer, I am TIRED! </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I said it before, and I will say it again, it is tough being a mom. One of the things I learned about being a mom that I do not like is playing the role of the Tooth Fairy. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I stink at it. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I can say that I successfully fulfilled the responsibility last night, although I was discovered trying to sneak in the first time. Here is the picture of my middle son with his loot and his toothless grin! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">How old were you when you discovered the tooth fairy wasn't real? (Hope I didn't spoil the fantasy for any of you!)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I have another fun <a href="http://www.theteachingtribune.com/2014/07/worksheet-wednesday-6.html" target="_blank">freebie</a> for you today. I have seen lots of cute "Math About Me" activities for back to school, they are fun to do with the kids at the beginning of the year. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I was inspired by all the cuteness and wondered how to make it more applicable for intermediate grades. So I created an activity building upon divisibility rules and multiples. I created a page called "<a href="http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Multiples-of-Me-1314679" target="_blank">Multiples of Me</a>" where students will think of multiples from their life to add to the circles. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Since I am joining the Instagram bandwagon, I included a "selfie" snapshot section and a place to add a picture of their favorite multiple. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">This activity will help students look at their lives through the eyes of multiples and also make the connection that numbers do not always fit in to one category. I think the activity will lead to some enlightening discussion (go math talk!) and "aha!" moments. Allow your students to be creative and you will have sheets that will make a fantastic display!</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Thanks to <a href="http://www.theteachingtribune.com/" target="_blank">The Teaching Tribune</a> for 6 incredible weeks of <a href="http://www.theteachingtribune.com/2014/07/worksheet-wednesday-6.html" target="_blank">Summer Bloggin'</a>! I have enjoyed meeting new people, discovering new products, finding fun freebies, and making new friends! </span><br />
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<br />Laura H.http://www.blogger.com/profile/11741337659631180327noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2910700730776407865.post-87599652701098768012014-07-08T07:45:00.001-04:002014-07-08T07:45:07.941-04:00Double Two for Tuesday deals<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I am nearing the end of this break and the panic feeling about getting things done is starting to creep in. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I have to calm myself down so I can enjoy the weeks I have left. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I am starting to think about the need to plan and map out the year. I want to, but then again if I start then it means that summer is about over. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Besides, it is summer, aren't teachers supposed to be off?! Ha ha! </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I also want to do more craft projects and do some sewing. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Oh and there is the pleasantness of needing to go to the doctor. I really need to get "that" appointment scheduled! </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Ah, breathe!</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Ok, so take it one day at a time. Today, I need to do a Target run, hubs needs something and I keep seeing people posting about school stuff in the dollar spot. I also need to do some school supply shopping for my sons, supplies can be pricey - if I can score some deals I won't feel so bad about shelling out some bucks for my own classroom. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Summer cannot be all about planning to go back to school though, so I need to do something fun with the kids. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Yesterday I surprised them with a trip to Menchie's (frozen yogurt) after our park excursion. Instead of eating lunch, we ate fro-yo, cool summer Mom points. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Time to get up and enjoy the day with my sons, while I still can say, I am on Summer Break! Carpe Diem! </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">What are your plans today? </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">And now for another installment of Two for Tuesday! Except for the final installment, I am offering two times as many deals! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">If you are starting to plan or looking ahead, perhaps you might find one of these items of interest. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Animal-and-Plant-Cells-855475" target="_blank">Animal and Plant Cells</a> packet</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Cursive-Handwriting-Practice-957206" target="_blank">Cursive Handwriting</a> practice packet which c coordinates with Wordly Wise 3000, but you do not have to use the program to use the practice sheets. </span><br />
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<br />Laura H.http://www.blogger.com/profile/11741337659631180327noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2910700730776407865.post-22399147281059536912014-07-07T08:11:00.002-04:002014-07-07T08:13:23.772-04:00Meet Me Monday & Monday Made It<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Happy Monday to you, friends!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Today's <a href="http://www.theteachingtribune.com/2014/07/monday-meet-up-6.html" target="_blank">Monday Meet Me</a> is all about Random facts. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Yes, that worst thing really did happen IN MY classroom. I was so angry about everything afterwards. Can you believe that the principal and some teachers blamed me for the incident because I called the mother about the child's behavior? I had no idea she was going to show up to do that at the school. The day after the child was moved from my classroom and I walked on eggshells every day until I left that school at the end of the year. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">It was a horrible school, horrible administration, and awful learning environment. I am so thankful to be where I am now, such a better place to teach and learn. I still get shaky when I talk to a parent about their children's behaviors. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">OK, on to happier thoughts.... I could go for that breakfast right now!</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I am going to linking up with <a href="http://4thgradefrolics.blogspot.com/2014/07/monday-made-it-summer-week-6.html" target="_blank">Tara</a> at <a href="http://4thgradefrolics.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">4th Grade Frolics</a> again this week for <a href="http://4thgradefrolics.blogspot.com/2014/07/monday-made-it-summer-week-6.html" target="_blank">Monday Made It</a>! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">My made its are going to be about food, and a picture to show you something in progress. </span></div>
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">We went to a friend's for the 4th of July. They provided all of the food, but I hate showing up empty handed, so I brought some desserts. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Recently I saw a recipe for a cake and frosting made with rootbeer, I really LOVE the taste of rootbeer; I had to try out the recipe from <a href="http://abc.go.com/shows/the-chew/recipes/chocolate-root-beer-pound-cake-carla-hall" target="_blank">The Chew</a>. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I doubt mine was as good as the chef on The Chew, but the boys gave it a thumbs up. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I wish it had more root beer flavor, but it was nice to have something different. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I tried it without the icing, and I will be honest, I did not like it as much, the icing was an important component of the flavor. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I also made some cookies. I went for a s'mores theme. This is a simple recipe and was a huge hit with all of the kids and adults!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">How to make: Mix 1 box of devil's food cake, 2 eggs, 1/2 cup oil, 1 cup chocolate chips, marshmallows. Mix all of the ingredients (except the marshmallows) together in a bowl - the mix will be thick, drop by rounded spoonful on baking sheet. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Bake for 4 minutes at 350. Place half a marshmallow on the top of each cookie and bake for 4 more minutes. Let the cookies cool before removing them from the cookie sheet. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">You can eat them warm or completely cooled down. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Simple yet delicious! </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I am determined to use my Zoku popsicle maker more this summer and the other day I discovered a great smoothie concoction that froze perfectly. It would also work well in other popsicle trays.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Lemon Raspberry Pop: Mash raspberries with a little bit of sugar. Blend together lemon yogurt, chia seeds (optional), coconut milk. Add the raspberries to the blended mix, and swirl it through. Then pour in the popsicle maker to freeze. YUMMY!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Raspberry, Watermelon, Pomegranate pop: Blend watermelon chunks, POM juice, and raspberries. Pour in to the Popsicle maker and enjoy! (Options: add cherries or cherry juice, or add coconut water).</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">We are in the progress of re-doing our fireplace and I am happy to report that after a few months of seeing this,</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">and then a month of this,</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">we have started the process of building our stacked stone fireplace! Woohoo! </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">It is hard work piecing the stones together so they fit just right, and making sure it doesn't look like an amateur did it. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">After a stressful day of "I'm not sure about this," and "These pieces are not matching," and many warnings to the kids to vacate the area, we finally bit the bullet and applied the base layers to the hearth. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Next step, is placing the stones on top of the hearth, mounting the mantle, then the stacking the walls. I am excited yet nervous. I don't want to botch this project, but cannot wait for the new look! I hope that we are done by next Monday, but I am not going to rush this project. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">What have you been making? </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Hope you have a fabulous Monday and are enjoying your summer!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><br /></span>Laura H.http://www.blogger.com/profile/11741337659631180327noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2910700730776407865.post-59708379200387791932014-07-04T23:35:00.004-04:002014-07-04T23:35:56.010-04:00Saturday Snapshots 7/5 & Summer Stock Up Sale<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Happy Saturday to all of my friends! </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I am excited about linking up again with <a href="http://missnelsonsgotthecamera.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Run! Miss Nelson's Got the Camera!</a> for Saturday Snapshots. The time off and this linky party has really helped me stop, look, and click to collect some great images of my summer. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Each week, I captured an image that I fell in love with and see a little bit more of the love I am surrounded by. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">As always, I am going to feature some shots of my boys, but I also tried to capture some of the natural beauty in my world. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">For the 4th, we spent the day swimming with a friend and their boys. We spent 7 hours at their pool, I was amazed my kids were still awake because I was exhausted. I captured some of the fun they had flipping, diving, and being their silly selves! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I still love yelling, Cannonball! It was funny because I heard other adults saying it too. Ah , the memories of belly flops and cannonballs as a kid!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I love the facial expressions I captured in my oldest's face! My heart flipped watching his do his stunts, luckily no one suffered any injuries on the diving board.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">The dudes were flying through the air all day long!</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">They also spent many minutes on the water slide. When I set up this shot, I was not expecting this view, it made me chuckle, and I loved seeing his smile after he emerged from the water. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Here is the view, I really love!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Here are some pictures of a crow that kept visiting our area and the trees surrounding us. You cannot see it, but there is a lake on the other side, absolutely gorgeous! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">My middle son's nickname is "Little Professor" because he loves learning and teaching about animals and anything science related. In the following pictures he is in his element with one of his favorite critters, frogs!</span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">He rescued this {huge} frog who was trapped in one of the skating pools at the local park.<br /></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I am telling you the frog was HUGE! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">My son feels such a strong connection to animals. Each night he goes out to find the frog who has adopted him. He is convinced it is the same frog, that he likes him and comes to visit every night. You can see the love in Ry's eyes. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">One of his favorite things to do at his grandparents is to find frogs and lizards. Every time we go he catches at least a few and spends some time visiting and observing them. During the visit last Sunday he found 2 frogs, and a Hercule beetle. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Ry's brothers love to see what he finds and he always shares his love of the critters and his knowledge. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">In this picture you can almost hear Ry telling Col all about the frogs. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I planned to capture my oldest on his scooter, but the weather had other plans for us. Instead you get the picture of the tree with the dark clouds that opened up minutes after I clicked this shot. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I have certainly captured the small moments and the fun moments of our week! </span></div>
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Laura H.http://www.blogger.com/profile/11741337659631180327noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2910700730776407865.post-84313979160087904222014-07-04T09:09:00.000-04:002014-07-04T09:15:37.192-04:00Five for Friday on the 4th<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Happy 4th of July to you! </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I am linking up with <a href="http://doodlebugsteaching.blogspot.com/2014/07/five-for-friday-linky-party-july-4th.html" target="_blank">Doodle Bugs Teaching</a> for Five for Friday!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I am currently listening to the live results of the annual Peachtree Road Race. I top my hat off to all of those men and women who hit the pavement daily, and run annually in the intense road race on the 4th. I am in awe of their skills, I am not a runner (shin splints), so I know that their accomplishments requires tons of training. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Another fun week with the boys. Monday I had a great day shopping and relaxing with my oldest while his brothers spent the day at their grandparents house. It is always nice to have one on one time with each of my kids. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I wonder how much the bungy jumpers cost, I could use one in our backyard!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">We enjoyed our local park a lot this week. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">So excited that my middle is gaining confidence on his bike. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">"Mom, I accomplished one of my goals!"</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">It is official, I am a terrible tooth fairy! I cannot stay awake long enough to make sure my kids have fallen asleep to sneak in and leave money under their pillows. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">My middle lost another tooth, this time without drama, and we did not have to crawl around looking for it. This time, I messed up, I forgot to leave him some money. I fell asleep waiting for him to be in deep enough sleep to swap money for the teeth.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">When he discovered the teeth*, he was in tears! (*I guess I forgot to take the last tooth out of the tooth fairy holder, so he had 2, more proof I stink at this job!)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">I snuck in and left his some money, but he still felt like he was forgotten. Man, I felt horrible!</span><br />
<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span id="goog_1753474270"></span><span id="goog_1753474271"></span><a href="https://www.blogger.com/"></a>Luckily he has quite a few more teeth to go, let's hope I don't keep goofing up! Parenting is tough!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">I have an awesome niece who is a cadet at West Point. It was the goal she set for herself in 5th grade. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">This week she is leading the incoming cadets through their "beast" training. I loved seeing this picture of her walking them in on R-Day to take their oath. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">She is proof that talking to kids about their future, when they are young, is very important. The more they know about future careers, the pre-requisites, the more likely they are to be focused and reach a goal. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">We are heading to a friend's for a 4th of July celebration. Hope you have fun on this wonderful day! </span><br />
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<br />Laura H.http://www.blogger.com/profile/11741337659631180327noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2910700730776407865.post-40265313872130931172014-07-01T07:18:00.001-04:002014-07-01T07:18:07.332-04:00Two for Tuesday & Currently July<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Time is flying, July is already here! As I walked around some stores with my oldest yesterday I could tell that they are gearing up for Back to School, I am not ready! I am still not keen on returning to school in July, but since the big bosses never asked, I will have to accept reality. Time to make the most of my July days!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I like waking up early for one reason, it is the only time of the day that everyone is sleeping and the house is silent. That silence does not last long, but those moments help me start off on the right foot. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">This summer, I have made a point of enjoying the little moments and brushing off the not so great ones. I appreciate that I have a job that let's me stay home with my growing kids for the summers. They keep saying how lucky they are that their mom is home, I think I am the lucky (although tired) one!</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I have had some WEIRD, call the dream analyzer, dreams this summer. Why do school dreams have to infiltrate my REM? Ugh!</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I am currently reading a book which includes alchemy, and one of the characters knows how to freeze time. If anyone knows the chemistry behind bringing a book character to life, let me know, I want him to slow the summer down!</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I really wanted to work out every day this summer, and I do get up and out more than during the year, but I am not succeeding on my workouts. I do a great job on the workout, then my legs hurt so much I can barely walk for a day or two. That is not fun! I suppose I could try an easier workout, but that seems top defeat the purpose. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">What are your plans for the 4th? </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I am also linking up today for another installment of <a href="http://www.theteachingtribune.com/2014/07/two-for-tuesday-5.html" target="_blank">Two for Tuesday</a>! Thank you to <a href="http://www.theteachingtribune.com/" target="_blank">The Teaching Tribune</a> for this great linky party. Check out the two-fer deals below and on their blog. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Place-Value-Practice-Task-Cards-Base-Ten-using-Whole-Numbers-791846" target="_blank">Place Value Practice Tasks Cards using Whole Numbers</a>. There are 7 sets of cards focusing on the 12 skills under Numbers and Operations in Base Ten. They are a bargain for $1.50 today.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">How about a <a href="http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Get-to-Know-you-Goal-Banner-for-Classroom-747307" target="_blank">banner</a> to help break the ice and decorate at the beginning of the year? </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">My students loved making these at the beginning of the year, and reflected on what they wrote when I returned them at the end of the year. This banner was great for open house with parents, and made a colorful personalized display piece. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Happy Tuesday to you! Enjoy all of your summer moments!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span>Laura H.http://www.blogger.com/profile/11741337659631180327noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2910700730776407865.post-15273421260069200422014-06-30T08:43:00.003-04:002014-06-30T09:01:23.415-04:00Meet Me Monday and Monday Made It<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Happy Monday friends! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I am linking up with <a href="http://www.theteachingtribune.com/" target="_blank">The Teaching Tribune</a> again for <a href="http://www.theteachingtribune.com/2014/06/monday-meet-up-5.html" target="_blank">Monday Meet Me</a>. This week's focus is on 3 things I am thankful for. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">1. Of course, I am thankful for my kids. They are a handful, but they teach me new ways to appreciate life and be a better person, mother, and teacher. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">We are so thankful they are healthy and doing well. They are not perfect, but in comparison to what they could be dealing with, we are thankful for their great health and abilities. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">My youngest is one of those reminders of how lucky we are. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Almost 5 years ago I woke up to a scary scene and was in labor 2 months early. I was frightened, and even though the doctors and nurses did their best to keep me from worrying, it was clear, both of our lives were at risk. (My uterus ruptured and I was bleeding heavily. He was born without fully developed lungs or the ability to swallow.)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">He was and is a little warrior. He had some shaky moments, but he made remarkable gains, even went home 1 month earlier than predicted. I was lucky enough to be with him every day he was in the NICU, I know that bond helped him grow and conquer the obstacles in his path. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">It took our entire family a long time to recover from the trauma* and not worry about breathing, feeding, and infections. We stayed close, built a stronger bond, and are a happy crew of 5. (*Although they were young, my oldest 2 were traumatized by the events - it is hard to explain to a 4 year-old why his brother has to stay in the hospital and to a 2 year-old why he cannot go in to meet him - he saw him through pictures for the first 30 days, he got to see/touch him the day he came home. Yes, I bawled!)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">2. I have seen the grass on the other side of the proverbial fence, and it is not greener! I worked in other fields, worked in a horrible school, worked in an awful micro-managed environment, and struggled to find my "place" in my current school. I am thankful for where I am at, how much better it is, and how great of a team/family I work with. I know how hard it is to get and keep a job in education, so I really appreciate all of the hard work I put in to my career and the wonderful people I work with. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">3. Ok, it is cliché, but I am incredibly thankful for my family, husband, and my friends! I am especially thankful for the friends I am making through blogging. When I started, I was not sure where this blog would lead me. Today, I know it is along a path of developing great friendships! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">Thank you for all of the kindness and camaraderie each of you provides! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">Thank you for the chance to share a little piece of me and being a part of making me the best teacher I can be!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;"><br />Although my creations are simple, I am linking up again with Tara from <a href="http://4thgradefrolics.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">4th Grade Frolics</a> for <a href="http://4thgradefrolics.blogspot.com/2014/06/monday-made-it-summer-week-5.html" target="_blank">Monday Made It</a>. Here are some of the things I have been busy doing. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS';">The kids and I made this painting for their Grandma's birthday.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">We used a canvas, acrylic paint, stencils I cut using my Silhouette, and a Sharpie paintbrush. Grandma really liked this part of her gift and the boys loved painting!</span></div>
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<span style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I am determined to de-clutter and use the great ideas I have pinned on my Pinterest board. I finally got around to hanging the spice racks I picked up at Ikea.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">My youngest loves his new trophy rack right above his headboard. I hung the medals with clear Command hooks that are hidden behind his brother's top bunk.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">To encourage my oldest to read more, I set up some bookshelves in his room. I need to get better drywall anchors, so I had to stop hanging them, even with light books they came out of the wall.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Once I finish hanging his book racks, I think I will personalize the shelves with some book quotes and the wall with some inspirational quotes. I am determined to use my Silhouette and vinyl (my first few experiences with the vinyl were epic failures).</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">I love the inside of Stitch Fix boxes and am determined to put them to good use. I decided to try our some spray adhesive and turn the boxes in to paper collectors for my classroom.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">The adhesive worked well on every part, but the bottom, think I might add some hot glue to hold the flaps on the bottom.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">For now, I painted the corners and over the code and directions. I might add some pretty fabric to the outside of the box to make it look less like a recycled box. </span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I added the black add-on label, purchased at Target. </td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">I was inspired by a </span><a href="http://iheartorganizing.blogspot.com/2012/03/pretty-pretty-diy-fabric-boxes-link.html" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;" target="_blank">pin</a><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"> I had on my board. My boxes are still a work in progress, but they are too pretty to just recycle. I plan to use them to collect completed work and work in progress. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">This was first time using spray adhesive, I got a lot on my hands. The best way to remove it is with some oil, like coconut oil or use some lotion, sticky residue comes off while you moisturize! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Speaking of wrapping fabric and spray adhesive, I made a simple pin board for my classroom from a piece of scrap wood, Styrofoam</span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">, and fabric. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">It matches the fabric on the curtains in my classroom. I thought about painting it, but I wanted something a little different than the clip board I used last year. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I added the Styrofoam so I can pin papers to the board. I plan to use it to keep track of grade level papers. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">It also coordinates with the cardboard circles I made last year. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">As the month nears the end I am starting to feel the need to create. Just a few weeks to get crafty before planning and teaching resumes. Hopefully I will have some grander creations for you next Monday. </span></div>
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Laura H.http://www.blogger.com/profile/11741337659631180327noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2910700730776407865.post-59195765526800628542014-06-29T21:34:00.001-04:002014-06-29T21:34:33.585-04:00Eating, Drinking, and Linking: Grilling<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I am excited about sharing some delicious recipes with you and linking up with Christy at <a href="http://teaching-in-oz.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Teaching Tales Along the Yellow Brick Road</a>. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">If you love cookies, you won't want to miss her<a href="http://teaching-in-oz.blogspot.com/2014/06/eating-drinking-linking-cookies.html" target="_blank"> post</a>. Also check out the yummy posts everyone else has shared. Thank goodness virtual pictures are calorie free! </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I love grilled foods. There is something about the simplicity of grilling and the delicious taste that grilling pulls out of food. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">In the summer, we grill almost every single night. This year I have even taken over the reigns of the grill, since during the school year my husband did a lot of school night dinner prep. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">If you like sauteed onions, I have a super simple recipe for you. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Cut or slice a sweet onion, place it on top of some aluminum foil, put a spoonful of butter on top, close the alumninum foil up and put it on top of the grill as it heats up. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">As the grill heats, then while your food cooks, the onion is transformed in to a soft, delicious topper (or even it eat it as side dish). The bitterness of raw onion disappears and the onion becomes a source of buttery bliss. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Last night, we added the rings to our burgers, YUMMY! It is also delicious with steak. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I also love to grill peaches and pienapple. Grilling brings out the sweetness of the fruits. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Sliced peaches are great on a salad, as a side dish, or as dessert - tryi it with a scoop of vanilla ice cream on top! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">All I do it slice the peaches in half or cut slices of the pineapple, place them on the griil, cook for about 5 minutes and they are perfect! For the pineapple slices, I flipped them over so both sides had a chance to cook. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Recently I grilled some watermelon slices. I did not like it as much as the pineapple or peaches, but it was neat to compare raw and grilled flavors. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I love lamb, but hardly ever cook it. Recently, I had a major hankering and decided to tried to grill it. This was one night I did not object to my kids snubbing their noses at me about the lamb steaks. They ate hot dogs while I enjoyed a full serving, and savored leftovers the next day!</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Based on all of the recipes I read, the key is marinating it.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Click h<a href="http://bbq.about.com/od/lambrecipes/r/bl10310c.htm?utm_source=pinterest_ip&utm_medium=sm&utm_campaign=shareurlbuttons" target="_blank">ere</a> for the recipe I used. It was simple, but produced a wonderful entree. And of course, this Irish girl, served up some potatoes as a side dish. </span><br />
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Place lamb chops in a shallow baking dish or resealable. Combine olive oil, balsamic vinegar, garlic, rosemary, honey, mustard, oregano, salt and pepper and pour over chops. Toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour. Preheat grill. Grill chops over a medium high heat for about 5 minutes per side on until browned to desired doneness.</div>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: Verdana;"><span style="line-height: 18px;">Last year I bought a <a href="http://www.zokuhome.com/" target="_blank">Zoku</a> with the ambition of creating Popsicle treats for the boys all of the time. Well, little did I know that is was not going to be my favorite purchase, the thing is a pain in the butt to clean and only makes 3 ice pops at a time. For some reason, mine does not freeze the pops as quickly as advertised, or maybe I am impatient, or perhaps a little of both. </span></span></div>
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I decided it was time to give the Zoku a chance to redeem itself, and pulled it out to make <a href="http://www.pinterest.com/pin/262334747019529848/" target="_blank">Jell-o pudding pops</a>, remember those? </div>
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I tried out the recipe on <a href="http://mypinterestaffair.blogspot.ca/2012/04/pudding-pops-ww-1-pts.html" target="_blank">My Pinterest Affair</a>, and well, let's say, it did not go super smoothly! They were delicious, but my attempt resulted in a messy end product. Check them out...</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Looks like a chocolate volcano exploded! <br />
He was still a very happy customer!</td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">The pudding mixture was thick! I stuffed it in a plastic bag, then squeezed it in to the Zoku molds. Since it did not pour, the mixture did not make it all the way to the bottom. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">The mixture was so good, even before freezing it. The boys were my frozen pop tasters since I had enjoyed a few scoops of the non-frozen Jell-O! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I used 1 box of Chocolate pudding (instant). 1 1/2 cups low-fat milk, and 1/2 cup Greek yogurt (might be why it was so thick). Simple, good, and filled my nostalgic needs for some pudding pops!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">So what have you been enjoying this summer? Do you have a favorite go to meal or have you tried something new? Check out the other posts or consider linking up with Christy at Teaching Tales Along the Yellow Brick Road. </span></div>
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Laura H.http://www.blogger.com/profile/11741337659631180327noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2910700730776407865.post-31569410119429828492014-06-28T11:11:00.001-04:002014-06-28T11:11:26.819-04:00Saturday Snapshots & Stock Up Summer Sale<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Happy Saturday friends! </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Summer Saturdays are great because you get to truly enjoy the moments and not stress about planning for the upcoming Monday. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">If you are planning for Monday, or next school year, you might be interested in the items available for $1 each from my shop, they are listed at the bottom of the post. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I am also excited because I have tons of photos to share with you for <a href="http://missnelsonsgotthecamera.blogspot.com/2014/06/saturday-snapshots.html" target="_blank">Saturday Snapshots</a> with the extremely talented Miss Nelson from <a href="http://missnelsonsgotthecamera.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Run! Miss Nelson's Got the Camera</a>.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I had a lot of fun capturing the happiness of my kids this week. There are even some pictures capturing brotherly love.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">This week, the boys were excited to have their go-cart back from the welding shop. The Christmas gift that keeps on costing us money, but they love it and are able to channel their boy energy and their "need for speed" (know the movie that quote is from???).</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Carting also means time to bond with Daddy. Love how my youngest mimicked his Dad watching the oldest two carting. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I played around with where I focused my photo. One time on his sweet face, and the other on the teeny feet.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Aside from carting, the boys had fun being silly. Look at these two with their pretend barbell. </span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I love how he even acted like he was working that weight.</td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"> It always helps to get great photos when you have a willing model. Love how happy my youngest {almost} always is and his enthusiasm to be photographed.</span> <br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">My boys rarely sit still, that is why I love this picture. You can tell he did not intend to sleep, but he eventually gave in to his all-day play exhaustion. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Just a little side note, Google is great but can also be a pain in my rear! Sometimes I can upload pictures and sometimes I can't. Do you think someone is sitting in the office laughing at the havoc? Oh well, no stress, I got everything done...eventually!</span>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Bacteria-Protists-and-Fungi-Packet-834109" target="_blank">Bacteria, Protists, and Fungi</a>, oh my!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Editable-and-Foldable-Flaps-2-10-flaps-771704" target="_blank">Editable and Foldable Flaps 2-10 Flaps</a></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><br /></span>Laura H.http://www.blogger.com/profile/11741337659631180327noreply@blogger.com16tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2910700730776407865.post-61509752588339418162014-06-27T07:54:00.003-04:002014-06-27T07:54:31.442-04:00Five for Friday 6/27/14<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">It is already the last Friday of June, whoah, time needs to slow down! My sweet husband pointed out the other day that I go back in a month. Yikes, 1 month! Time to tackle the summer bucket list! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Linking up with Doodle Bugs Teaching for the weekly party, always help me get my accomplishments and desires in check. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">So excited, to finally have the stone for the fireplace. I am trying to be patient and not be pushy since my husband will be doing most of the labor, but I am ready to go! Trying to word my impatience carefully, need to keep the craftsman happy!</span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Testing out the height of the cinderblocks and sanding off the glue on the metal fireplace plate. </span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Doing some work around the house means I am checking over my Pinterest boards. I have pinned a lot and want to use some of them. I know, "Be patient!"</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">It has been fun looking and dreaming. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Sometimes my sweet husband and I do not communicate well about the work to be done in the house. He has trouble verbalizing what he envisions and I do not have the technical talk. Thank goodness for Pinterest and the internet, guess we are both visual learners! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Since we have one wall open, we are thinking of adding some storage to the wall on adjacent wall. Might even do some improvements in the master bath! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Thank you <a href="http://www.pinterest.com/curiousga/for-the-home/" target="_blank">Pinterest</a>! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I hate cleaning. Too bad I was not born in to royalty and am not independently wealthy. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I have spent some time cleaning up the kids' rooms and my own room. It always feel good to declutter, although it wipes me out and I get grouchy during the process. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I am on a mission, to rid our surroundings of as much clutter as possible before school starts back, good thing Goodwill is really close to my house. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Time to celebrate a small victory. Usually when I take my boys to the pediatrician I walk out frustrated and with one (or all) in tears. This year they all did well! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">My middle did not want to disrobe for the doctor and protested a little, but it was not that big of a deal. (Their doc is awesome, she works well and around their quirks.)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Guess it helped that no one was due for shots!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">In the past, kids would escape form the room or someone would need a major timeout (one time, the doc put my oldest in the corner!), but not this time. Wow! It felt great, guess this is how life is for people with perfect children. My kids are wonderful, not perfect, so this was huge deal for me! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">What would a Five for Friday summer post be without a picture from the pool? This week my oldest had his BFF over and they were in hog heaven, it was precious! Today my middle's BFF is coming over to swim with us. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Happy Friday friends! Have a splendid day! </span></div>
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Laura H.http://www.blogger.com/profile/11741337659631180327noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2910700730776407865.post-71968003449439421992014-06-25T00:00:00.000-04:002014-06-25T00:00:00.061-04:00All about the W's <span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">It is Wednesday, time to link up around the theme of W! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.theteachingtribune.com/" target="_blank">Worksheet Wednesday</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><a href="http://ideasbyjivey.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">What I am Wearing Wednesday</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><a href="http://secondgradesugarandspice.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Wordless Wednesday</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Since this post won't really be wordless, I will start with <a href="http://secondgradesugarandspice.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Wordless Wednesday</a> hosted by Miss DeCarbo. If you only want the wordless part, you can choose to skip the rest or soak in the photo, then read on for the free worksheet and some pictures taken by a 4 year old photographer.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">No matter, how many toys my kids have, they still want more. Toys are like an addicitive drug.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Time for another free worksheet with <a href="http://www.theteachingtribune.com/" target="_blank">The Teaching Tribune</a>. This week's theme was for it to be summer related. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Once again, I really got in to the worksheet and created a little back to school activity inspired by a picture I saw floating on <a href="http://www.pinterest.com/pin/262334747019508445/" target="_blank">Pinterest</a>. Click <a href="http://drawthelineat.blogspot.com/2013/08/instagram-bulletin-board.html" target="_blank">here</a> for the link to the original picture.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">I know there are tons of teachers who used the Instagram idea last year, but this board idea is cute and great to leave up all year long, simply change out the pictures. SO that it doesn't remain bare for long, you can use this icebreaker to spice up your room and have something cute up in time for parent open house night. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Click <a href="http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Snapshots-of-Summer-Break-1291000" target="_blank">here</a> or on the image for the the link to the packet: <a href="http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Snapshots-of-Summer-Break-1291000" target="_blank">Snapshots from my Summer Break</a>. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Graphics Credit: Mel from <a href="http://graphicsfromthepond.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Graphics From the Pond</a> and <a href="http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Krista-Wallden" target="_blank">Krista Wallden</a> </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">If you download the packet, please leave me some love through a comment on Teachers Pay Teachers and/or spread the word through a pin. {THANKS!}</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I mentioned the other day that I am not really a glamorous gal, but I do appreciate great clothes. I decided I was going to be brave and share some of the things I got through <a href="http://stitchfix.com/sign_up?referrer_id=3470084" target="_blank">Stitch Fix</a> for the fun linky party with the awesome </span><a href="http://ideasbyjivey.blogspot.com/" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;" target="_blank">Ideas by Jivey</a><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">My summer wardrobe consists of shorts, t-shirts, bathing suit, and flip flops. I want to maintain my followers, so I will spare you pictures of me in my bathing suit, you are welcome! Instead, I will share some of my recent <a href="http://stitchfix.com/sign_up?referrer_id=3470084" target="_blank">Stitch Fix</a> items. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Sorry about the pictures. My 4 year old jumped at the chance to help me out and I did not glam up for the photo session! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Love this navy print Maxi Dress. I usually do not sport sleevelss tops, but this one is so comfortable and will be perfect with a light sweater in the fall. (For some reason my son insisted I kneel for the picture (so I wasn't headless), and that is the dog checking out our photo shoot.)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Except for the Maxi Dress, I have always returned the dresses I received in my fixes. They are either too short, lacking shape or just blah. This dress is going back because I could not zip it, talk about a reminder that I should be working out instead of typing! I think it might be too busy for my taste.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Ok on the next few items, chime in to tell me if I should keep them or send them back.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">I am iffy on a few of them, so with your honest feedback I will be able to make my decision. (During the school year, I take my unsure items to school and show them to my style savvy teammate, she has not mislead me ever!)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">And the photographer gets a turn at being the model. Don't you love his accessories? </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Hope you have a wonderful Wednesday!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Today's weather looks a little dreary, but I plan to make the most of this summer day. It looks so gloomy out and there is a good chance of rain, it might be a perfect day for the $1 <a href="http://www.regmovies.com/Movies/Summer-Movie-Express" target="_blank">summer movie at our Regal theater</a>. Everything is AWESOME since today's feature in my area is <u style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;">The Lego Movie</u>, the boys have been waiting for this week. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Before heading out for the movies I am linking up with the wonderful team of bloggers at <a href="http://www.theteachingtribune.com/2014/06/two-for-tuesday-2_24.html" target="_blank">The Teaching Tribune</a> for the Two for Tuesday deal. I am also linking up with Holly at <a href="http://fourthgradeflipper.blogspot.com/2014/06/two-for-tuesday-book-blowout-and-tried.html" target="_blank">Fourth Grade Flipper</a> for Tried It Tuesday. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">The first item available at 50% is my <a href="http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Scoring-Spelling-Sheets-997701" target="_blank">Scoring Spelling Sheets</a> packet. Today, it only costs $0.50. This packet includes a scrabble like spelling activity for students to spell and add up their points. The sheets are great for word work centers, homework, sub tubs, and early finishers. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Today's second item is my <a href="http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Coordinate-Grids-Task-Cards-1164285" target="_blank">Coordinate Grids Task Cards</a> set. Today, they are only $1.10. These were a huge hit with my 5th graders this year. My teammates really enjoyed them too. For our unit test I copied two of the task cards and used them on their test. They were excited and surprised to see the task card questions on the test. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Something else that I did with the task cards was to copy the cards for them to work on in their notebooks, then they explained how to solve it to their classmates. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Don't forget to hop over to The Teaching Tribune to see the other great Two-for-Tuesday deals. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I always imagine the best outcome for everything. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I think that is a good approach to life. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Of course that means that not everything lives up to the expectations. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Today, I am going to tell you about some things I tried, that did not really work up to their potential. I would not want you to think that everything is butterflies, lullabies, and rainbows in my world, it is more like tantrums and bruises with some wonderful victories along the way!</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I want my sons to grow up to be responsible, well-rounded, and able to take care of their home and selves. Over the years, I have set the expectation and envisioned them helping us out with tasks around the house. I think it is really important for them to grow up knowing that I am not going to wait on them hand and foot. I am sure you can guess where this is going, chores. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Oh, the boys doing chores! Yes, it means less work for me with them helping around the house. Right? Wrong! Take a look....</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">The top is a picture of the counter after my youngest tried to bring in the mail. He LOVES to help and I never discourage it, but it often means a mess that I end up cleaning up. Since he is stubborn and determined to do it his big-boy self it is tough to help him out during the process. This was what the mail ended up on the counter, this was of course after he went back to pick up the pieces off of the driveway. Hopefully only ad flyers flew away. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">The bottom is not really bad. It is my oldest son's version of putting away the silverware. He obviously does not have any OCD tendencies! I left it as is, I can live with it. He helped and I did not have to empty the silverware tray, left me plenty of time to clean up the counter. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Being eager and motivated about encouraging them to help out I made chore cards for them. After all, they wanted to earn money and were so excited about the opportunity. Success? Nope, another fail! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I made 3 sets of daily chores so I could rotate the jobs (wipe down the bathroom, recycle, vacuum, set the table, clear the table, empty the dishwasher, pooper scooper, swiffer the dog hair from the floor, and help with the laundry). They would each get I set of 3 jobs a day; read and clean room was a mandatory daily chore. All was well for the first 3 days, then the enthusiasm fizzled out. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">My youngest always asks to help, so for him he still works on the chores or jumps in to help when I am doing something. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">The cards weren't motivating them and I heard lots of complaints. My oldest told us he wanted to find another place to live where he wouldn't have to do any work. I told him that he was welcome to move, just give me the forwarding address. I don't think he expected that response, which lead to a whole other set of issues. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">So what am I doing? Giving up? No way, they need to help out. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I still post the chores, remind them about them. I am not fighting it. Honestly, I don't clean that much daily so if we skip a day or two, all will be fine. But as I am working on something, I call them to help. I have stopped myself from doing everything all of the time. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">They can carry in groceries and help put the items away. The end result might be a little messy, but they need to learn. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I have learned to ask them for help and do the chores alongside them.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I have not given up, just adjusted my vision back to reality. Small steps will lead to great strides in the future. </span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I must have huge finger beds, the sample only fit my pinky!<br />(Day 1 - looks nice)</td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Here is another high expectations, but fall on my face tried it, Jamberry nails. I keep seeing all these cute posts, and wonderful offers. I love the look and really wanted to hop on board, I even considered joining as a sales consultant. Well, after a brief trial, I found my reality. They just do not work for me. </span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Day 3 - not looking so good - besides the sample did not fit my ring finger)</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">My nail polish did not last nor did the Jamberry.</td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I am not saying anything about the quality of the product, I do not think my experience is necessarily a reflection of the quality. It is more about what works (or doesn't) for me. They are so cute and I love the sassy styles. But as I talked about yesterday, I am a KLUTZ! I am not a glam girl partly because I am awkward with the utensils and products necessary to go all glam. I constantly burn myself with a flat iron and mess up make-up application. Why would nails be different? It probably doesn't help that I am hands on with my kids. Climbing and playing at the park does not lend itself to finely manicured nails. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">The stickers did not stick to my nails too well either, especially after swimming. Once they started to lift, I was doomed, I peeled them off. So for me, it is back to natural and polish free. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">If you are interested in trying Jamberry for yourself, you can then tell me how well it worked, check out Tori's <a href="http://www.torisjams.jamberrynails.net/" target="_blank">Jamberry webpage</a>. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">So I think I have shown you that I really am just a normal girl who tries things and sometimes fails. It is all about learning and growing. I am thankful for all of the great lessons I am learning and not afraid to admit, sometimes I learn the most from my mistakes! </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I hope you have a wonderful day full of success! </span><br />
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