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30 Amazing Teachers Guest Blogger

9/28/2015

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Congrats to the amazing Cassandra for turning 30!  Woo-hoo and welcome to the club, my friend. I have to say, I’m loving my 30s. Enjoy this new turn in your life adventure!!! I had the pleasure of meeting Cassandra at this year’s TPT Conference, and more specifically at the Splash Bash pool party that I co-organized with another dear bloggie friend, Ashlyn from The Creative Classroom.  Immediately I could tell that Mrs. Third Grade was such a gentle, kind, warm soul, and that has certainly proven to be true. I have to admit I’m envious because these two lovely ladies both live close enough to each other to occasionally hang and geek out over teacher topics...wish I lived closer...but I’m more than THRILLED to have been included in this amazing celebration for Cassandra!


// Hop on over to the Mrs. Third Grade Blog to learn more about me! //

{...and to read a few tips I've learned by trial & error over the last 30-something years...LOL!}

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5 for Friday: 6.26.15

6/26/2015

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I'm linking up withDoodle Bugs Teaching again this week! We're on our second week of summer, and I'm trying to balance something fun everyday for Grayson...while still having laid back, easy breezy days.  {I hate when summer gets to be more hectic than the school year!}  What are you up to?


WHAT I WORE  //  WORK-IT WEDNESDAY

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This week I teamed up with both Katie @ Queen of the First Grade Jungle for her weekly "Work it Wednesday" link up and Lindsey @ The Pleated Poppyfor "What I Wore Wednesday!" The reason for this doubly-delightful post this week is because getting some exercise and my wardrobe are overlapping, because...well....I haven't really worn anything EXCEPT for my workout gear the past week. I had a few cute outfits over the weekend, but forgot to snap photos, and one of the best things about summer is NOT having to dress up unless you just want to! Check out my FAVORITE FINDS for fashionable and functional fitness-wear!

// Splash Bash is Almost Here!  //

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I'm MAKING S SPLASH...are YOU?? Get ready because we only have 2 weeks until TPT takes over the Vegas strip!! I'm so excited! You don't want to miss out on the opportunity to win great prizes that include many popular TPT store products, gift certificates to Amazon and Kendra Scott (I know right?!?!?!), and even a clipart cd with $100 worth of clipart from one of your favorite clipart artists! Each attendee will receive 3 tickets to enter in the drawings of their choice. Additional drawing tickets may be purchased for $1 each. This money will be added to a VEGAS cash pot that will go to one of our attendees that day! That means you could be the lucky winner to have some extra spending cash for your Vegas week! We hope to see you at the Make a Splash Teacher Bash 2015! 

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// GoNoodle Meet-Up in YOUR City //

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VOTE NOW to bring@gonoodle meetup to YOUR area! These peeps are high energy & awesome, & so are other teacher-noodlers! 
Voting {here} is super simple & takes 2 seconds!!

// New Show Love:  Odd Mom Out //

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I'm LOVING my weekly dose of #OddMomOut!! Does anyone else ADORE and TOTALLY relate to this show....or am I the..."odd mom out?!?!"
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// TPT Seller Challenge: DREAM BIG //

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I'm participating in the TPT Seller Challenge, & will be writing a blog post soon about my hopes & dreams for the future! Check back soon for my "Dare to Dream" details.

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5 for Friday: 6.20.15

6/19/2015

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I'm linking up with Doodle Bugs Teaching for the first 5 for Friday of the summer! This has been my first full week of summer break, and despite a few rainy days, it's been absolutely wonderful! Can't wait for more fun!


// Make a Splash Teacher Bash 2015 //

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Join us for the first ever MAKE A SPLASH TEACHER BASH! Enjoy some Vegas fun poolside in the Venetian Pool Deck PREMIUM CABANAS on Wednesday, July 8 @ 1:00-4:00 (prizes & giveaways @ 3:00). $30 includes premium cabanas with amenities, snacks, sweet treats, prizes, giveaways, favors, & more! 

For additional information, to purchase tickets, and RSVP: www.makeasplashvegas.weebly.com #makeasplashvegas2015 #tptvegas2015 

Click image above for video with sound. Pause throughout to view information in more detail.

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There's nothing like a CABANA POOL PARTY for a little fitness motivation!! I'm teaming up with Katie @ Queen of the First Grade Jungle for her weekly "Work it Wednesday" link up! Summer is here...which means shorts, swimsuits, and sassy little dresses, so I {SUPER LOVE} this link-up to help keep us accountable and encouraged on our quest for health and fitness.  See a sneak peek of my WIW post from this week!

// Before Workouts //

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// After Workouts //

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// Two of my SUmmer Health & Fitness Must-Haves //

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// Summer Professional Development Reads //

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Summer time seems to fly, and between family fun, friends, special events, trips, product creation, blogging, and then prepping for a new school year....I often short-change summer time professional development reading. This year I'm setting a {hopefully} reasonable goal of reading the two books below before going back to school. What summer PD books are you reading?  Also, I'm looking for a GREAT book on teaching writing to intermediate elementary grades. Any suggestions?  HELP!

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// Summer Fun with My Little Man //

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There's nothing like getting to spend summertime with your own kiddo(s) when you are a teacher. Right now Grayson is at the PERFECT age for awesome summer fun...and I'm soaking up every minute. We've had a great first week off, with lots of fun activities. I planned out our Gray and Mommy days through July, trying to have at least one special activity/event/outing each day, but without things getting hectic or over-scheduled. There's something nice about special activities without feeling like your calendar is too cram-packed. Summer is about lazy days and milking every minute of relaxation, too! Check out the SLIDESHOW below to see our adventures so far!


// New Laundry Room Artwork //

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I don't know about you, but laundry seems to take over my house...no matter how hard I try to stick to a system...and it's only going to get worse as Gray gets older and into sports, etc.  Right now, I have NO solution to my laundry woes, but I DO have a recent addition to my laundry room! About two years ago {can we say procrastination?} I snagged the two matted and framed laundry prints at Hobby Lobby {my MECCA} for $7.00 each. Originally they were $69.99 each. Talk about a bargain! After repainting the laundry room, adding wall cabinets, and replacing both machines...it was finally time to hang my super-discounted artwork. To me, this just makes laundry time a bit more pleasant!

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We'd Be "Tickled Pink" for YOU to help Sponsor the Teacher Splash Bash!

6/17/2015

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Birds of a feather...SPONSOR together!
You can contribute in many ways!

Whether you'll be "making a splash" with us in person at the cabana party....or if you can't make it due to other fabulous plans...you can still be a part of the fun as a SPONSOR!
If you wish to contribute money for gift card giveaways, gift certificates to your TPT store, 
and/or digital products for prizes, please complete the form below.
For questions regarding sponsorship: [email protected]


HOSTED BY: Lindsey Petlak (itselementarymydear.com)  -and-
Ashlyn Ellsworth (www.the-creative-classroom.blogspot.com)
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Make-a-Splash Teacher Bash // Vegas // 2015

6/15/2015

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Join us for the first ever MAKE A SPLASH TEACHER BASH! 
Soak up some vintage-style Vegas fun, poolside in the Venetian PREMIUM CABANAS on Wednesday, July 8 @ 1:00-4:00 (prizes & giveaways @ 3:00).   #makeasplashvegas2015 

$30 includes premium cabanas with amenities, snacks, sweet treats, prizes, giveaways, favors, & more! For additional information, to purchase tickets, and RSVP: www.makeasplashvegas.weebly.com

Cabana space is LIMITED...so reserve your exclusive spot today!

Purchase Ticket: HERE

RSVP:  HERE

CABANA AMENITIES:
  • Cordless house phone
  • 32-inch flat panel LCD TV
  • VHS/DVD player
  • Safe
  • Two padded chaise lounges
  • Couch and upright chair with ottoman
  • Newspapers and magazines
  • Refrigerator fully stocked with 25 assorted beverages
  • A/C and heating unit
  • Ceiling fan
  • Cooling Mist System
  • Cabana host
ATTIRE: swimsuits, cover-ups, shorts, maxi dresses...whatever you're comfortable in! 
Be ready to keep it cool by the pool!

HOSTED BY: Lindsey Petlak (itselementarymydear.com)  -and-
Ashlyn Ellsworth (www.the-creative-classroom.blogspot.com)
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