Monday, December 30, 2013

New Year's Resolutions Linky + Pin It to Win It!

Hi friends!
 
I'm linking up with Jessica from

for her New Year's Resolution Linky!
 
 
Here's the adorable graphic with my abbreviated goals/resolutions!

 And now to expand on them:
 

#1 - Save $$! I, like every person in the world, have debt. :( It's no fun but it's part of life. I really want to put forth extra effort to save $$ this year. I need to pay off my debt a little quicker but I also need to be able to set $$ aside for a rainy day, something I haven't really been able to do. I'm determined to get my $$ under control though so that this can  happen!

 

#2 - Eat Healthier! I can openly admit that I'm not the healthiest eater! I'm a sucker for good, yummy food and let's face it, that kinda food is usually not the healthiest! I really want to try to eat better for my health and overall well being!
 
#3 - Move around! I'm on my feet all day at work of course but when it comes to working out or getting exercise at home, I fall short! I'm going to start with a small goal and hopefully work myself up to a more strenuous routine. For now, my goal is to get up and do some exercising each time a commercial comes on!
 
#4 - Avoid the Sunday Night Blues! I really need to do a better job of planning ahead for school. We all suffer from the Sunday Night Blues and part of that is unavoidable however it's always made worse by my procrastination! If I can get myself into the routine of planning a week or two ahead, I'm hoping those Sunday Night Blues won't be so difficult to get through! I just don't give myself enough time!
 
#5 - My last, but most important goal/resolution is to spend more time with my family! I feel that teaching, though I love it, often takes over my life. I have a 3 year old that loves to spend time with me and I often feel that I can't because I have so much work to do. If only people realized the sacrifices we make to teach THEIR kids. I'm determined to put the work down and spend time with my daughter and husband. I don't like the guilty mom feeling. And I want it gone.
 
So what are your goals/resolutions for the New Year?!? I would love to hear about them!
 
And before we go, I want to have a New Year's Pin It To Win It!
 
I have a brand new Sight Word Game that I'm SUPER EXCITED about and can't wait to use with my kiddos for centers when we get back.
 
This particular set includes the first FOUR HUNDRED Fry list sight words! It's organized by lists and by graphic for easy storing and differentiation! There's multiple ways to play too!
 
Click on any of the pictures to check it out on TpT! Oh and did I mention that it comes in FULL COLOR and BLACK/WHITE! Go all out or save your ink! Your choice!
http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Abra-Cadabra-A-Sight-Word-Game-Color-AND-Black-White-First-400-Fry-Words-1034091

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Friday, December 20, 2013

Unwrapping Our Favorites: Holiday Gift

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This week has been AMAZING and I have YOU to thank for it! :)
It has been great reading about everyone's favorites and what makes this time of year special for YOU!

I'm hosting this party with Tamara from Mrs. Russell's Room...and I'm sure she has something nice planned for her last post, so go on and check it out!


Today's Topic:
HOLIDAY GIFT: Given or Received

 
If you'd like to participate, simply use our nifty button at the top and link back to me.
Then add your own holiday faves to the blank template and insert it into your post.
When you're all done...don't forget to link up!
 

Thanks again for all of your funny, sweet, and amazing posts! :)
Can't wait to read about your favorite gifts!! :)

 
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Thursday, December 19, 2013

Unwrapping Our Favorites: Holiday Memory

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I can't believe how fast this whole week has gone!
It's been really neat to read about all of your favorites! ;)
Today should be another awesome day!
I'm hosting this party with Tamara from Mrs. Russell's Room...so you can check out her holiday memories as well!


Today's Topic:
HOLIDAY MEMORY


If you'd like to participate, simply use our nifty button at the top and link back to me.
Then add your own holiday faves to the blank template and insert it into your post.
When you're all done...don't forget to link up!
 

This week has been really, really GREAT!
Thanks so much to all of you!
I'm having a blast meeting new friends and checking out the fun stuff that some of my old friends are up to!

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Wednesday, December 18, 2013

Unwrapping Our Favorites: Old Holiday Photos

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Day Three has arrived!
I love old photos! So much fun!
I can't wait to see what you have cooked up for us today!
I'm hosting this party with Tamara from Mrs. Russell's Room...so you can check out her adorable old photos too!

Today's Topic:
OLD HOLIDAY PHOTOS
 
And some extras of my baby girl's first Christmas and a family pic from the night we headed out to Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party...




 
Now...for the purposes of this post...old can be defined as when you were a child...or...last year! :)
It totally depends on YOU! :)

So...post what makes you HAPPY! :)

If you'd like to participate, simply use our nifty button at the top and link back to me.
Then add your own holiday faves to the blank template and insert it into your post.
When you're all done...don't forget to link up!

We really are lovin' reading your posts and seeing how you celebrate the season! :)
Thanks so much for posting for us friends! :)





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Tuesday, December 17, 2013

Unwrapping Our Favorites: Holiday Traditions

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We've come to DAY 2 of our party!
Are you ready to have some more fun?
I'm hosting this party with Tamara from Mrs. Russell's Room...so you can check out her holiday faves as well! :)
 
Today's Topic:
HOLIDAY TRADITIONS





If you'd like to participate, simply use our nifty button at the top and link back to me.
Then add your own holiday faves to the blank template and insert it into your post.
When you're all done...don't forget to link up!

Thanks so much to everyone who participated yesterday! :)
Here's a little note to thank you!




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Monday, December 16, 2013

Unwrapping Our Favorites: Holiday Food

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Happy Holidays to you all! :)
Thanks so much for stopping by!  This week, I'm 'one half' the host of a holiday linky party on your seasonal favorites!  Each day we will do a different topic.


I'm hosting this party with Tamara from Mrs. Russell's Room!

Today's Topic:
HOLIDAY FOODS
 


If you'd like to participate, simply use our nifty button at the top and link back to me.
Then add your own holiday faves to the blank template and insert it into your post.
When you're all done...don't forget to link up!



Don't be shy...here's a little encouragement from Ryan!


Have fun! :)



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Saturday, December 14, 2013

Love For Sandy Hook

As educators, we remember and honor our fallen colleagues and their students from Sandy Hook School.  We honor them each day in our classrooms in which we continue their dream of teaching our children.  We honor their memory with our service.  Join with teachers everywhere in committing random acts of kindness to show our love for Sandy Hook.



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Thursday, December 5, 2013

December Facebook Frenzy - Get Ready for FREEBIES!!!

Ok friends, I know we JUST had a fabulous freebie hop last week, but I'm BACK to participate in another one!
I'm sure you have heard of Facebook Frenzies by now, and if not, you're in for a treat! Basically, it is where a ton of awesome bloggers/creators offer freebies for a SHORT, limited time!
There are multiple groups to hop and snag goodies from based on subject and grade level!
I'm participating in the Kindergarten Math/Science Facebook Frenzy this go round! But don't worry, I'm including a map to help you get to hoppin'! 
The first map is the map for the group I'm in! Simply click on picture number 1 to head to the beginning page and then keep on hopping til you reach #17! If you get lost or need to find your place again, you can click on any number to head straight to that person's Facebook page! Some of my links got shifted to the right a bit, so if you try to click on someone's page, just hover your mouse over the picture until you see the name of the page pop up. If the wrong name pops up, just keep moving your mouse slightly to the right and it will be there I promise! Sorry about that!
The hop is officially running from 8 AM EST on December 6th to 8 PM EST on December 9th!
I so hope you enjoy my freebie and all of the others ones you'll get! Oh, and if you really enjoy a freebie, consider leaving some love on that person's page! I promise, it's so rewarding to get nice comments like that! Just warms the heart! :)
Happy hopping friends!

If the links are not cooperating with you, click HERE to go to the PDF with all of the active links for this hop!
Now that you've hopped through the Kindergarten Math/Science Frenzy, check out all of the other awesome Facebook Frenzies going on NOW!

Grade K - ELA/SSGrade 1 - ELA/SSGrade 2 - ELA/SSGrade 3 - ELA/SSGrade K - Math/ScienceGrade 1 - Math/ScienceGrade 2 - Math/ScienceGrade 3 - Math/ScienceGrade 4Grade 5Grades 6-12MusicClip ArtHTML Map
If the links are not cooperating with you, click HERE to go to the PDF with all of the active links for this hop!
 Mrs. P's SpecialtiesSommer PrideSticky Notes & GlitterMrs. Payton's Precious KindergartenersCreative Classroom LessonsKamp KindergartenOkinawan GirlBrittany LynchMy Kindergarten BloomsTeaching With NancyLife Over C'sKindergarten KrittersTime 4 Kindergarten2 Scoops of KindergartenTeaching Tiny ToesPlanet Happy SmilesA Burst of FirstHTML Map
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