Finally finished.... for now

So remember those little crate buddies I posted about last time... well the Mr. and I finally got around to making them and they are so cute! I have seen them all over blogging land and I wanted some of my own. So I set out on a mission to complete them. I love how they turned out and I can't wait to use them in my classroom! 

Another thing that I have found on Pinterest that I made this week is the flat marbles. I decided to use these stickers (from Target $ spot), flat marbles, a foam paint brush and some modge podge to make these letters/numbers to use for some kind of spelling/math activity. I'm super excited about these! 

You can't really see them because the lighting is bad (sorry, iPhone pics) but the letters are on the left and  the numbers are on the right. They turned out better than I expected :) 

This next idea I got from the fabulous Abby at The Inspired Apple. Her rockstar room looks super cute. I made this banner and it was easy as pie! Click on over to her website and you'll see the instructions I followed. It was very simple and I love how my pennant banner turned out. I can't wait to get a classroom...eventually... and put everything I'm making in it. 

Yes, that's right. I'm only an intern teacher right now but eventually I will have my own classroom. While I have the time, I'm making as much as I can. I know once I graduate and start looking for a job things will get crazy and I will not have much time to be crafty. I can't believe I'm graduating in  4 1/2 months!!! Finally, what seems like forever is coming to an end. And then for my Master's in Educational Leadership... after a little break of course. That's all my school related news for now. 

The Mr. and I are going to spend the weekend on the beach relaxing before I am back into the swing of school and life gets crazy for the next few months. Finishing college, graduating and moving to a new place. It's going to be a busy next few months but bring it on! 

P.S. I got my Staples weekly deal today! 25 Composition notebooks for $0.10 each!!! Fabulous savings :)

Money Saving Monday!!

I was super excited to go to Staples today and join the Teacher's Reward Program so I can now get 25 of the $0.01 items. That means 25 items for $0.25!!! I love it! Only thing is you have to spend at least $5.00 in the store you cant just only spend a quarter. But that is no big deal for those of us who are teachers! So, I got all of these items (below) for $0.75!!! That's 200 pencils, 50 highlighters, and 2500 index cards.. That means each item was only $0.00027273. Cah-razy!!! To get to $5.00 I found things on the clearance rack. Name tags for $0.50, 60 pack of jumbo paper clips, $0.50, good things not junk. Things I know I'lll use! 

I've also seen these crate seats all over blogland! I have purchased my crate, fabric and wood and I can't wait for husband and I to make them this weekend...{hopefully}To see how these are made and what they will look like when complete just click on the picture.

So after those amazing deals at target, getting excited about my crates and a great workout at the gym I came home and made myself an {oh so delicious} peanut butter and banana sandwich!!! 

Free Giveaways!!!

So I have been so busy searching blogs and trying to enjoy my last summer as a college student that I haven't updated at all. It makes me sad because I started this blog for a reason and now I am slacking because I get all wrapped up in searching everyone else's blogs and trying to win a million giveaways so I can stock up for when I am finally in my own classroom! It is overwhelming. Only one more semester left and I can officially start my career as a teacher. So, I came across this amazing blog and this generous teacher is giving away free homework coupons...already made for each month. I love the creativity behind it and I can't wait to get mine! All you have to do is blog about it!! Those are my favorite giveaways because you're not competing with 14,652 (random number) other crazy obsessed blogging teachers. So here is the link...check it out:

http://faithfulinfirst.blogspot.com/2011/07/200-follower-giveaway-everybody-wins.html

Also become a follower of her blog! She has great ideas and things that I know my firsties will love!

The author of this cute little blog, First Grade Pandamonium, is giving away a fantastic reading packet to all of her followers. And again, all you have to do is blog about it! I love finding these things! I can't wait to use all of this stuff in my classroom. Here is the link to her blog, check out what she has going on. I love blogging, I am getting so inspired by all of the fabulous teachers! 

Cabo San Lucas

Woo hoo! Only one more week until we embark on our first anniversary adventure! I am super excited to say that we will be spending 6 days at an amazing resort in Cabo, Mexico. I mean, this place is amazing!!!

I can't wait to be relaxing on the beach with my husband and reminiscing on our wedding day. I cant believe how fast time flies. One year on June 5th.....wow! I am so blessed to have such and amazing husband. He truly is God's greatest gift to me. He is my support and my strength. I love him with all of my heart! I know we will have a fabulous trip and I cant wait to post pics of our exciting adventures in Mexico!!! 

Go Rays!

So...... I bought my husband tickets to the Tampa Bay Rays baseball game for Easter and put them in his Easter basket this year! (Of course it was baseball themed)

We finally got to use those tickets this weekend! We went to the game Saturday afternoon and to our disappointment, witnessed a loss. After a 10 game winning streak, we thought that we could help cheer on those players and get another win. 

Nope, not this time.

The season's not over yet though. We still have more games to be won... Go Rays! Sad thing is, every time we go to a sporting event, the team we are supporting loses the game. Hopefully we will go to another sporting event soon and be able to witness a big WIN for one of our favorite teams! 

It was a packed house!!!

(You cant really tell in this pic though b/c that was the beginning of the game)

B-E-S-T part about the entire game... we were on TV!!! It was only for a few seconds but we had our moment of fame on TV :) 

And it wasn't the screen they show at the game, it was the actual game that was televised with the cable company! We didn't get to see it, of course, but several friends at church the next day said they saw us. It was kinda cool! 

Time to catch up!

I can't seem to keep up with this blogging thing because I'm easily getting distracted by reading teacher blogs and/or home decor and baking blogs. Hopefully I can get back on track, there is a lot happening in the next few months. So let's play catch up!

I have successfully finished my first semester of internship! Wooo hooo (One more to go and I will be finished!!!!)

Easter was spent at the in-laws in Georgia...fun times with them since we rarely make it up there.

I miss my husband so much while he is working out of town.

Rays baseball game next weekend at the Trop :)

Super duper excited about our one year wedding anniversary coming up on June 5th!!! Looks like it will be an amazing getaway for us (more info coming soon)

Happy Late Easter!!!

These are a few of my favorite things...

Wow, what a busy few weeks it has been. Anyways, just though I'd post this...so, here it goes. Here is a list of ten of my favorite things!

{one}

I love my family and I wouldn't be who I am without them!

{two}

Anything pink! It's my favorite color and I love everything about it! From pink clothes and accessories to pink kitchen utensils, pots and pink office supplies :)

{three}

Ed Hardy...smells so fresh and fabulous!

{four}

Best store ever (period)

{five}

 

I love shoes! Heels, Wedges, flats, boots, sandals...every kind in every color =)))

{six}

Flair Pens..... they make your handwriting so much prettier!

{seven}

My MacBook Pro is A-MAZING!

{eight}

Best drinking water ever...and it's smart!

{nine}

This is my favorite TV show! It is so wonderful... I love to get my Tuesday night fix although I mostly DVR it.

{ten}

 The beach is such a relaxing place for me! I love to go and escape from the world while listening to the waves crash. It's an awesome reminder of what a marvelous Creator we have!