Most Memorable Posts of 2016

2016 is coming to a close and I am joining my Five Minute Friday crew on a special link up today. This year has been a huge year of growth for my blog. I’ve increased my readership and had numerous opportunities arise as a result of my commitment to provide authentic content for my readers.Continue reading “Most Memorable Posts of 2016”

Last Minute Gift Guide

Six days and counting until the BIG morning. I envy each and every one of you who have finished all of your purchases (not to mention those over achievers out there who have already wrapped your gifts too!) If your family is anything like mine the next six days will be full of fun gatheredContinue reading “Last Minute Gift Guide”

Dressing and Educating: Days 69-73

Day 69: November 28, 2016 Monday after a long Thanksgiving break is rough. Not only was I physically exhausted long before usual, but today was also a tragic day for my city. At just after 9:30am a man of Somali descent crashed his vehicle into a crowd of pedestrians on the campus of Ohio StateContinue reading “Dressing and Educating: Days 69-73”

Stitch Fix #9

For the first time ever my Stitch Fix actually snuck up on me and I was completely surprised when I found my box on my porch after school. I had been so caught up in my life, new diet, sick child, and school work to remember that it was about time for my next StitchContinue reading “Stitch Fix #9”

Dressing and Educating: Days 57-61

Day 57: November 7, 2016 My week was off to a busy, but great start. I had missed the last day of the previous week so I entered my classroom to find stacks of ungraded work and several emails that needed to be addressed. As a teacher, it is easier to come to school thanContinue reading “Dressing and Educating: Days 57-61”

Stitch Fix Gift Cards!

I’m full of all the good intentions in the world. As soon as the first frost hits I immediately begin to think about Christmas. Every holiday season I aim to get all of my gifts purchased well in advance so that the pressures to get it all done never overshadow the most wonderful time ofContinue reading “Stitch Fix Gift Cards!”

Dressing and Educating: Days 25-29

Day 25: September 19, 2016 I woke up this morning ready to tackle another five day week. It is the beginning of the second half of the grading period. It’s time to strap on the teacher hat for real as my students approach their first tests and projects. The newness is beginning to wear offContinue reading “Dressing and Educating: Days 25-29”

Dressing and Educating: Days 6-10

Day 6: August 22, 2016 My first true Monday of the school year and I caught the struggle bus on the way to school. I forgot just how short a two day weekend feels. I really needed to replenish my lost sleep from last week, but I had a sick child all weekend–so that didContinue reading “Dressing and Educating: Days 6-10”