Shop 'til you drop!

If you're like me, you're behind on everything from all of the snow around the country.  

I have good news for you! Teachers Pay Teachers is having one of their mega sales THIS WEEK! Yep.  A little out of the blue right?  Where was the Super Bowl sale? What about a LOOOOVE sale for Valentine's day? Nope.  They must think outside of the retail box.  Lucky for me at least, I have some time to shop 'til I drip since the sale falls on a Thursday and Friday.  Those are prime planning days in my world.  Soooo.....make sure to stop by and pick up some resources for your K-2 classroom from my Teachers Pay Teachers store.  

Use PROMO CODE: TPT3 to get 28% off February 27 and 28.  

Must Read Monday

As most of the world can relate to, I've been stuck in a snowpocalypse rut. I think there is an unsaid rule somewhere that snow days = lazy days. So today,when I saw Amanda's post about "Must Read Monday" I knew this was a great place to jump in and get blogging again. One of my all time favorite books to read is Katie Loves the Kittens by John Himmelman. The story line is touching, compassionate, and relatable. The main character (dog) in the story Katie has 3 new kittens who have come to live with her. She looooves the kittens so much that she just can't control herself. Her overwhelming love makes her bark and chase the kittens. She simply can't help it...she is bursting with love for the kittens!

I've used this book over the years for many different lessons. It's excellent for book reports because it has all the elements needed to explain the different components. I've used it for cause and effect. It's also interesting to read and have discussions about. I explain how sometimes we have great intentions, we don't mean to say or do something hurtful, but sometimes, despite our best efforts we do. This book is a great example of how sometimes things just come across wrong when you don't mean them too. Whatever you decide to use it for, I believe it would be a great addition to your elementary classroom. Check back next Monday for another book recommendation!

My Wedding Day

On October 12, 2013, I married the most amazing person I've ever known.  It was an emotion filled day with lots of love and laughter. 

I started out with plans for a nice size wedding complete with a Pinterest board to lead the way.  About 3 months into the planning part, we called off the large wedding and decided that we only wanted a small ceremony with only the people closest to us.  Let me say that this was the BEST decision we've ever made. As soon as the decision was final, I felt like a weight had been lifted off my shoulders.  My fiance and I never looked back.

After a proposal in May in the pouring rain, I knew without a doubt that the wedding day would bring rain as well. It rained and it was perfect.  What may be even more perfect is someone told me that 

-"A wet knot doesn't come undone.".

I had never heard this before and I think it's precious. I would like to share with you some pictures of my perfect day that my talented photographer and friend captured.

Quick Links for the Sale!

My family and I just moved into our new home and we've had a crazy few weeks.  Thankfully, we have had the Thanksgiving holiday to unwind a little and get organized.  Thankfully, for the last few days I think my biggest decision has been which pajama pants I'm going to wear for the day! It's back to reality today and I'm preparing for my week and the mega, super, gigantic, larger than life CYBER MONDAY sale! 

My Teachers Pay Teachers store will be on sale Monday& Tuesday! Make sure when you check out you use Promo Code: CYBER to receive up to 28% off.  You can get a jump start on your shopping by adding items to your wishlist now! I have included quick links to some of my favorite bestselling items below.  Just click on each picture to be taken directly to that product page.  Happy shopping!