I'm linking up withDoodle Bugs Teaching again this week! Summer is in full swing...and quickly slipping away. We haven't had the best summer weather here in Chicago, but we're making the most of it {#itsbetterthansnow}. I've just returned from a whirlwind of 4th of July and TPT Vegas '15, inspired, excited....and exhausted. Can't wait to share & hear from you, too!
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// Back from VEGAS! //
I've just returned {& am trying to recuperate from} the most amazing Teachers Pay Teachers Conference in Las Vegas! It's honestly hard to know where to begin, and the entire event is a bit of a blur {in the best way possible}. Check out my FLOOD of photos featuring new and old friends, meet-ups, sessions, and learn what my biggest take-aways were from this year's event by reading my TPT Vegas Re-Cap blog post.
// Top Take-Aways //
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// Stationery Mega-DOwnload Giveaway //
At the Make a Splash Teacher Bash pool/cabana party I gave away 6 digital sets of my complete "Stylish Stationery for Trendy Teachers" printable notecard/art prints designs. For those who attended, but didn't win, for those who didn't go to Vegas at all, and for those who are readers of my blog, I thought it would be fun to run a quick little giveaway of my complete downloadable sets as part of my TPT Vegas Re-cap blog post. Entries close at 11:59 p.m. TONIGHT (FRIDAY), and winners will be notified Saturday/Sunday. Entering is quick and easy! See a preview of the designs below and enter using the Rafflecopter! {click to play}
// PERISCOPE TAKEOVER //
In case you haven't heard.....Periscope is taking over the teacher/blogger-sphere! I had no idea what it even was until about a week ago, and since then, it's BLOWN UP. I love this social media platform because it's quick, easy, and informal. Best of all, it allows me to feel like I'm connecting with other educators in a real-time/face-time way. If you're interested in Periscope, but have no idea where to start, check out Schroeder'sShananigans in Second's Periscope tutorials and blog posts. I've had 3 VERY informal broadcasts so far, but plan on pairing future Periscopes with blog posts on relevant topics. The broadcast will be like a preview (if you haven't read the post already) or extension/re-cap (if you already read) of my post! I can't wait to connect with you all using this awesome tech tool!
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// Broadcasts: (1) (2) (3) //
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// #Beastmode //
OH.MY.GOODNESS. Grayson just laid down for a nap earlier this week {rare on these summer days}...so I was in serious #BEASTMODE up in here!!!! One of my greatest take-aways from #TPTVegas15 was that I needed to master time management, increase efficiency, and take control of my #creativetime. This is a struggle for me...and I'm guessing one for most of you, too. We are teachers, many of us are parents, and an overwhelming number of teachers are now bloggers/sellers "on the side" "in our spare time." {SNICKER}
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// My {HOPEFULLY} Brilliant Plan for my EC Planner //
// Summer Snapshots with my Sweetie //
I've been loving my time with Grayson this summer! He is 3, and it's such a cool {albeit challenging} age. I'm keeping him home full time for most of the summer, so we are trying to do 1-2 special things each day, but without our schedule getting too hectic or rushed...because summers are supposed to be relaxing, too! We had a MAGICAL 4th of July up in Sheboygan at Blue Harbor Resort. It was honestly the best 4th of July I've ever had, and I think I might do a "Throw Back Thursday" post about it just for fun! Check out the slideshow below for some pics of our fun over the last week or two! {Hover over photos for captions.}
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