Giveaway Time!!

Happy Wednesday Everyone!

Today is. THE. day.  Can you tell I'm excited?!  Ok, so here's how you can enter the giveaway. First, choose what entries you want to participate in and then follow the directions in Rafflecopter. I do hope that you will continue to follow my pages and store after the giveaway.  You never know when ANOTHER fun giveaway will pop up!  One lucky teacher will be selected at random to win the prizes! Good luck and have fun!  Spread the word on your blogs to receive even more entries!
a Rafflecopter giveaway

Almost Time :)

Happy Tuesday!  Don't forget to come back tomorrow when we get the giveaway party started! 

Feeling Like a Giveaway on a Monday !

Happy Monday Night!

Like I mentioned last week, I am hosting my first ever giveaway!  Here's how it will go down.  I have LOVED my Ja-Vie flats so much that I am able to give ONE pair away to a lucky lady to start the new school year in comfort and style!  How exciting is that?!  I'm super pumped because they. are. AWESOME.  I will also be giving away 2 items from my store...winner's choice!  Fun, right?!  What a fabulous way to start the new school year with free material and comfy/stylish shoes!!

To share another tidbit about the fabulousness of Ja-Vie flats, I decided to test them out on a 2 mile stroll with nugget last week.  Guess what?!  Super comfy, no blisters, no backaches the following day, and I was able to stroll in style!  Another fun, "who knew" about why EVERY teacher and mom needs at least one pair.

loving the shimmering gold

casual outfit for town and stroller walking

                                 

stroller walk with nugget

I hope you will consider joining in on the fun!  The giveaway will start Wednesday, July 7th and run until the following Wednesday, July 15th.  A winner will be announced on Thursday, July 16th.  The giveaway is open to continental US teachers only.  That being said, come back on Wednesday and enter to win Two Products from my TPT store AND a pair of Ja-Vie flats of your choosing!  Get EXCITED!  Until Wednesday! :)

A Few "Must Haves" on a Tuesday Afternoon!

Happy Tuesday!

If you haven't noticed, a few things have changed since I last blogged.  First and foremost is my blog re-brand!  I had to take a break from blogging to think about what I wanted my blog redesign to look like.  I'm thankful for the break, because I couldn't be happier with the end result!  I'm loving it from Blogs Fit For a Queen!  They are fabulous to work with and super prompt with designing blogs!  If you need a blog makeover, these are the ladies for you!

Secondly, I recently discovered an incredibly stylish, comfy, and chic flat for the teacher or mom on the go!  The bonus is...they are affordable too!!!  If you follow me on Instagram or Facebook you've heard me mention the Ja-Vie flats!  They are fabulous and super comfy!  I chose the Shimmering Gold for my first pair and couldn't be happier with them.  I followed the sizing suggestions and had to go up a size for the flats, but they fit perfectly.  From the first time I wore them, they felt like an old and fun favorite!  I've worn them around town, to church, and playing around the neighborhood with little nugget.  I get the best compliments on my sparkling beauties where ever we go!  When asked why Ja-Vie, I'm torn with the best feature to share.  Could it be the sparkles, no breaking in, washable, functional, or affordability?!  All are fabulous in my books!

how the shoes arrived

unwrapped and ready to wear

so incredibly comfy...like you just have a pair of socks on

slip proof bottoms for school life or store shopping

Now, you may be wondering how I discovered Ja-Vie.  Well, here's the story.  While surfing Facebook one afternoon while my nugget napped, I stumbled across a sponsored posting in my newsfeed about Ja-Vie flats.  Intrigued about the shoe, I decided to like their page and learn more! That's when the magic happened! They were having a summer giveaway contest!  Obviously I entered and shockingly I won!!!  Three new pairs of Ja-Vie flats!!!  I NEVER win contests; I mean EVER!  This was a shock and such an awesome surprise!  The fabulous part is that I got to choose which three pairs I wanted.  Then, the tough part came about as to which pairs to choose.  There are so many I want, but had to hold myself back...for NOW! ;)  I chose the True Red, Shimmering Black Lurex, and the Shimmering Gold!

Now, to celebrate my blog rebrand and the fabulousness of Ja-Vie flats I will be doing my first ever blog giveaway! I will have more details on Monday, July 6th!  Make sure to check back then!  I will; however, leave you with a FUN hint as to the BIG prize in my giveaway.

Must Have Monday Linky Party

Happy Monday ya'll!

This is my first attempt at a linky party, so hang in there with me as I attempt the unknown. :)

Must Have Snack:

As teachers we are always on the go and some times food is at the bottom of our priority list when progress reports and report card season approaches.  This BBQ flavored Kind bar is delicious and can be found at Target.  It's totally a must have when needing to grade papers at lunch, but feel like you ate something. ;)

Must Have Accessory:

I'm loving my Applewatch and highly recommend it to any and all!  I've compared it to my Garmin, Polar, and fitness apps and it's a no brainer!  The Applewatch is perfect for the on the go teacher, mom, or fitness junkie.  It does EVERYTHING folks and it's always fun to have something that's new and techy, right?!

Must Have for the Classroom:

If you teach grades 3-5 you need this book in your teacher collection.  Like I've mentioned previously, I use the Vanguard Classroom Economy management system to teach economics while managing student behavior.  This book is a fun way to explain taxes to students and show how/where the money goes without getting too political in the process.   

I wold love to have you post your must haves by linking up with me!  I think we learn best from each other; if you're anything like me, you always enjoy seeing a new idea or product to try!  Feel free to link up below with any must haves you recommend.  Happy Monday!  Until next time....

An InLinkz Link-up

Where Has the Time Gone?! (w/a non-teaching idea)

Holy Moly!  I can't believe it's been a month since I blogged!  My life has been CRAZY!  I've been to Oklahoma for a half marathon while visiting family, I've been teaching up a storm in preparation for state testing, and I've been celebrating birthdays with my ladies.  

Any who, here is a picture of me after completing a new personal record (2:11) half marathon in Oklahoma City.  I had never run a half marathon by myself before.  I've always had my ladies to run with, but enjoyed the solo race experience as well.  Running keeps me happy with a feeling of control.  If you don't run, consider it!

Now, for my non-teaching idea.  Below is a picture of my formal dining room around Easter this year.  I made the egg table runner using Dollar Tree felt shapes.  All you have to do is spread them out and overlay them according to your tastes.  No glue needed and they store neatly when finished. The entire "project" cost me $5!! Cuteness, right?!  Again, not teaching related, but it's something inexpensive you can do to decorate your home for the different seasons.  I did the same thing for St. Patrick's Day using shamrocks.  I didn't make it over to the Dollar Tree in time to grab some flower cut outs for May, but I'm looking forward to future shapes this summer to keep the house decorated.

I'm hoping to get back on track and hopefully get the Monday Must Have posts consistent. Happy Weekend!  Until next time....

Must Have Monday!

Happy Spring Break from beautiful North Carolina!

Thank goodness this week is finally here because I. AM. EXHAUSTED.  Being the mom of a very active toddler girl, coupled with a husband who travels weekly, makes me one tired lady!  I don't know about you, but I was definitely more excited about this week than my students!  We need the break to recharge and get ready for state testing season my least favorite time of year!  My last post was sharing my experiences with Tieks!  Update~ I'm still loving the mustard yellow beauties!  I can't get enough of them!  I hope you've had an opportunity to explore the possibility of owning a pair! EEK!  I forgot to mention my review is on Tiek's website!  SO EXCITED!!  How cool?!  Any who, the Tieks post got me thinking about all the other favorites I have; therefore, inspiring this post.  I don't know about you, but I get some of the best products and ideas by searching the internet and social media sites.  I discover things I wouldn't know existed otherwise.  My hubby will tell you I need to keep a job and stay off the internet to keep my shopping appetite supressed!  I disagree! Knowledge is power and I love learning about new things! 

For the classroom:

You can grab this all in one stamp at Walmart for around $4!  I take this baby everywhere, because it has everything I need in one small stacking tower.  I use the 'Terrific' stamp for 100% work.  I use the 'Great Job' stamp for 90%-99% work.  I use the 'Sign and Return' for student work below 80%.  This little gem is a space saver!

For Snacking:

This bag of deliciousness is definitely a favorite!  You can grab them at Publix in the produce department.  They provide just enough sweet, heat, and crunch to curb any snack attacks between meals!  They go for around $5, but are totally worth it to keep you on track!

Running/Working Out:

Lululemon anyone?!  I really enjoy this store and treat myself to one new 'something' a month.  In the picture are actually two new 'somethings', but the norm is one a month.  The black hat is perfect for outdoor running.  It's light weight and breathable.  The fabric will not fade!  If it does, take it back and they will replace it for you.  The hat runs around $30 something dollars and the tank goes for $40 something.  The tank is amazing for the gym, yoga, or running.  It's also long, breathable, and comfy for any exercising you participate in.

Thanks so much for checking out my Monday Must Haves!  I hope to create a linky in the next few weeks to have other bloggers share some of the must haves!  Until next time.....