While everyone is gearing up for the I Teach K Conference and the TpT Conference... I will, unfortunately, have to miss it this year (REALLY hoping to go next summer!). Sadsville!  Mind you, I have 2 very important reasons to miss it this year-- my newborn son (just 7 weeks today) and my 5 year old daughter (who's gearing up to be a kindergartner this fall)!!  So, for my Throwback Thursday post... I will reminisce about meeting one of my teaching FAVS:   the one and only, Kim Adsit, back in Oct. 2012!   ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ I am beyo ..read more

Day 3 is all about Fitness! I decided to keep my goals the same as last year (I know, super original!)...  I made progress in all of these areas, but need to keep heading in the right direction! The second one is the one I am going to put a lot of effort into (not only does it help to save money, it's so much healthier too).  I'd LOVE to know if you have any favorite recipes or recipe sites!! Sometimes, it's so easy to get into a rut and cook the same things. But I love to cook--so I just need to do it! Don't forget to link up at Blog Hoppin ..read more

Day 2 is all about Crafting and Creating! Thinking back to the fun and family post... I have a lot of projects that I plan to do with my 4 year old. In fact, many of her Christmas presents included crafts or other projects (because she loves projects as much as I do!).  Tell me how excited I was to learn that they still make Shrinky Dinks!!!! I could list a zillion things that I plan to create this year--but I thought I would stick to one main goal: I've had so much fun exploring with this bad boy since I got it last year.  But I know there is so much more to learn!   I just love how prof ..read more

It's Day 1... and today's all about Fun and Family! Happy New Year!! I hope that your 2014 is already off to a great start... we celebrated at church with a Happy NOON Year party and balloon drop.  What a fun way to involve the kids--and CELEBRATE together! We'll also be CELEBRATING a new arrival... and making more memories with our soon-to-be-big-sister too! And that's what I plan to do this year... continue to CELEBRATE life's big and small moments with my family.  Of course, when you do that--the FUN part comes naturally!! What are your plans for Fun and Family in 2014?  Join my fri ..read more