Friday, October 31, 2014
Halloween 2014
This year's Halloween will be a whole other story! With Ryan walking and full of personality, we plan to hit the streets and get us some candy! This year Ryan transformed into "Ryan the Lion"! Eek... isn't he precious!
Thursday, July 3, 2014
Watermelon keeps us cool...
With the expected 100+ degree temperature approaching us in Texas, this momma is getting her watermelon on. Ohhh that deliciously sweet treat that is even better when cold but... what a pain it is to cut it. Wanna know how I get those perfect squares of sweet nectar? Well here is my "Perfectly Cut Watermelon" tutorial!
Cut your melon in half. I prefer using my larger cutting board that has a little trench around the perimeter to help reduce my clean up by capturing the juices.
Cut the melon into fourths.
Lay the melon on its side and cut slits in it like shown in the photo! My goodness... Im ready to dig into this melon.
Flip to the other open side of the melon and repeat the step you did before.
Lay the melon on its rind and make cuts like so...
Cut along the rind on both sides. I basically cut along the rind on one side, flip the melon and do the same thing on the other side.
This is what the melon looks like once all the slicing has been done.
Flip the melon over and viola... all done! It just pours out in nice, square chunks!
Here is what the rind looks like all empty. Now take a second from all of your hard work and sneak yourself a piece, or two, or three.... YUM!!!
I usually end up dumping the rinds in the sink facing down and let them drain before tossing them!
Hope you found this useful! Love to hear from you if there is another way you like to cut up your melons!
Monday, May 12, 2014
Dots on Turquoise Themed Classroom Pack
When I came across the Dots on Turquoise themed border years ago for my classroom, I automatically fell in love with the theme and its colors. Once I had the border displayed in my classroom, I noticed that I needed more... so that's when I decided to make it myself since I couldn't find it in the store.
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Tuesday, April 29, 2014
Western/Cowboy Themed Classroom Setup
I did it again! I have created another complete classroom setup pack. This setup up is for those Southern Folks at heart that love decorating in a Western/Cowboy themed classroom!
(this is similar to the schedule in the classroom pack but a bit different)
Monday, April 28, 2014
Camping themed classroom decor
Just got done putting the finishing touches on my latest Classroom Themed Pack. If camping is your classroom theme, then you gotta check this out. All items can be purchased in my TpT store.
My students used a chart similar (different theme) in my classroom. Each student was given a classroom number (1-20ish) at the beginning of the year and each student was also given a clothespin with their classroom number on it. Each student starts the day on a fresh start... aka "ready to go" and move their clip according to their day. I am a firm believer that everyone deserves a 2nd chance and that is why they always start on "ready to learn" each day. Depending on their actions for the day, students can move up or down. If, at the end of the day they ended the day on "Outstanding", they would get a sticker on their clothespin. After 3 stickers (=3 days of being on outstanding... doesn't have to be 3 days in a row), students get to choose from one of my rewards cards.
After choosing their reward at the end of the day (which they will get to use the next day) the student would take their 3 stickers off and take them home or put them on their daily folder which was a pretty popular thing to do. I would then have my daily behavior chart helper, move all the clips at the end of the day back to "ready to learn" so that everyone starts fresh the next day.
Friday, April 25, 2014
Hungry Caterpillar Themed Classroom Decor
Alright ladies... here is the latest creation! If you love Erik Carle's Hungry Caterpillar and want your classroom to reflect this bright and fun theme then here ya go!
Monday, April 21, 2014
Bountiful Baskets... Keepin things healthy
Have you heard about Bountiful Baskets? If not... then you should check it out! I was introduced to Bountiful Baskets by a lovely, lovely friend! It keeps fresh fruits and veggies in our fridge as well as keeps my interest with the occasional new thing to try. When I explain it to my friends I say its 90% of the normal fruits and veggies we like and 10% new things we have never tried before.
So here's the details:
So here's the details:
(This week I got for $15: 5 tomatoes, 7 apples, 2 large lemons, a handful of rainbow carrots, 2 cucumbers, 3 butternut squash, 1 bundle of kale, 4 ears of corn, 1 seedless watermelon)
www.bountifulbaskets.org is the website you need to visit. Once there, create a free membership, choose your location and see when you can order. I can order every 2 weeks on a Tuesday and then I pick up at their location on Saturday morning.
When you go to pick up your items you will need to bring 2 bags. I use my reusable grocery bags. If you purchase their conventional basket you will use your bags but if you purchase their organic basket for an additional $10 it will come in a box itself. I have only received the conventional basket so I can not tell you much about the organic one.
The conventional basket id $15 and the organic one is $25. With your first time purchase you will have to pay an additional $3 so they can purchase baskets to divide your goodies in.
In addition to their conventional basket and organic baskets, they have yummy add-ons! From bread to 20 lbs of pears, it all depends on what they have. Lastly, they ask that you volunteer every 6ish times that you participate.
Check out the website and they can give you more information! My family absolutely loves this program especially since the value is worth what you get! Just to let you know, I got 20lbs of pears for my little one that I will puree and that only cost me $15.50! At our local grocery store, I typically purchase 1 lb for $3.... so pretty much Bountiful Baskets hooked me up!
Have you experience with Bountiful Baskets? What do you think about it?!?
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