New Blog Design

Hi Friends, I am so excited to share my new blog name and design.  Courtney from Blogs Fit for a Queen was wonderful to work with. She created this adorable design and redirected my old blog and all of my posts.  Everything that was "pinned" from my old blog goes straight to my new one.  I can't believe how talented this young lady is.  Click on the button below to take you to her blog.  Check out all of her creativity there.   
 

I must give credit to Sarah at Educlips. Love this sweet lady.  The bright and beautiful clip art used for my blog was a special set she made for a group of Florida bloggers.  We met up in the spring.  Isn't it precious.  She also created the adorable Shuttle taking off. The Shuttle was something specific I wanted for my blog because I live on the coast of Florida.  Growing up here I have always had the privilege of walking out into my front yard and watching the Space Shuttle take off.  We watched it take its last flight, which was extra special.  You can see my blog post pictures here.   

It has been a loooong while since I posted, but now that my blog is customized for me I can't wait to start posting regularly.  Customizing your blog to fit your personality really makes a difference when you 

open it up to post.  I love it now.  Thanks again to Courtney and Sarah for their amazing talents.  

Go now and make your blog extra special. 

I will be having a giveaway soon to celebrate my new blog.  Follow me here and on instagram for updates.  

I HEART ETHAN

Meet Ethan~ a super hero and miracle.  7-year-old Ethan has been recently listed for a heart transplant at Shand’s Hospital in Gainesville, Florida. He was born with Hypoplastic Left heart syndrome – in Ethan’s words “half my heart works”.  Ethan has already endured 3 open heart surgeries and many other smaller procedures.  A very special #iheartethan bundle fundraiser is available for those who make a $20 (or more) donation to COTA in honor of Team Ethan H.  Funds are being raised to assist with transplant-related expenses.

I am so happy to be a part of this very special fundraiser for such a brave little boy and his family.  This amazing packet is only $20 and is filled with so many wonderful activities for your classroom.  The money will go a long way in helping Ethan and his family. 

My Best Seller on TPT, All About Me Informational Text Features Book (feedback) is included in the packet.  This entire bundle is a $100 value.  Please head over to Pencils, Glue & Tying Shoes to purchase or click on picture below.  Thank you for your help for this brave family. 

Back to School Sale

It's Here!!!The TPT back to school sale.  So excited to buy those special items from my wish list.  My entire store is 20% and with the special code you will receive an additional 10% off.  Don't forget to add the promotional code of  BTS13.    Check out some of my top sellers below.  Click on the picture and it will take you to the item. 

Thank you Krista for the sale button.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4th of July Flash Sale

Well I'm just getting back from grocery shopping and Sam's Club.  Not a good idea the day before the 4th.  I have never seen so many hamburger and hotdog buns in grocery carts. 

To help celebrate the 4th I am linking up for a Flash TPT sale hosted by Flying into First Grade.  Everything in my store will be 20% off.  Just click on the picture below to take you to my store. 

 

 

Below are all of the other stores throwing a sale.  Enjoy your shopping.

 

  

An InLinkz Link-up

The Winner Is and More Fun Finds!

Hey friends, thank you to everyone who participated in the Bloglovin giveaway.  I am so excited about all of my new followers.  I promised to reveal the winner yesterday but I was busy working on giving myself a raise.  Ha! Not really, we actually have been working on refinancing our house.  After changing from 6.9% to 3.5% it truly feels like we gave ourselves a pay raise.  Hallelujah! 

Okay, now for the big winner..... The winner of 2 items from my TPT store is Charleen S.   I will be contacting you today.  Congratulations. 

Now for a few fun items I found today at Hobby Lobby. 

Chalkboard/Dry Erase Easels.  They range in size from 3X5 to 8X10.
These would be great for center directions or for the kiddos to write on.



Chevron and Polka Dot Burlap Ribbon....Sooo cute.



Duck Tape from JoAnns.  Fun colors for the 4th of July and Summer.

And Finally, these sweet little fingers belong to my daughter.
This is our latest project, these are at Walmart.  They are little
paper squares "tattoos" that you cut, dip in water then place
on top of the nail, then do a clear top coat. 
These are little maps on her nails.  She loves them.

Have a great evening.





 

I need some Bloglovin'

Hey ya'll. Well by now I'm sure all of you have heard of the Google Connect change that will take place on July 1st.  I'm linking up with many wonderful bloggers in a fun giveaway.  

 

 

I'm giving away two items from my TPT store.  All you have to do is follow me on Bloglovin' then sign in through Rafflecopter.  Just click on the little button on the left side to follow me.   Good Luck and Thanks for Following.

 

a Rafflecopter giveaway

An InLinkz Link-up

Fun Summer Finds and Bloglovin

Hey friends.  I have been out doing some window shopping at a few of my favorite stores.  I haven't purchased anything yet...I usually wait until July.  In our county we usually get a little bit of money to use on our classroom called Florida Lead Money.  We have to keep receipts to verify what we have bought but are allowed to use any purchases we make over the summer (after July 1st).  I hate the wait because I am so afraid the items I want will be gone but I am getting better at self control, HA!
These are a few of the cute items, I want to go back for:

Beach Chairs from Walmart $4.97  How cute are these for a reading center?

Solar Lights from the Dollar Tree.  I would love to have
one on every table.  They have an on/off switch.  They
recharge in fluorescent, incandescent or sun light.
The overhead lights need to be off for them to light
up.  I know the little ones will want them on all day
so maybe a small piece of paper could cover the solar
panel when classroom lights are on.

Display at the Dollar Tree....they were going fast.

Target Summer Buckets Display (middle shelf).  Great to use for Big Books.
$14.99

Plastic Beach Basket...Another Big Book Holder from Target. $5.99

 This sweet little girl isn't for sale.  Meet CoCo...she got a new
red harness and I just had to show her off.  LOVE this dog.
I'll have to do a post about her one day, such a doll.

Last but not least, I have to talk about Bloglovin.  This has me a little worried.  I hope I have everything in place that needs to be done.  I have "claimed" my blog by using the tutorial I found on I Teach What's Your Superpower.  I also transferred over all of the blogs I follow from Google Connect.  Megan has another tutorial on that as well.  Ellizabeth at Kickin It in Kindergarten also has a nice little tutorial about claiming your blog.  Good Luck with the change.

 

 

 

 

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Tammy