When I was a classroom teacher, we needed to complete 100 hours of professional development over the course of five years. So on average, about 20 hours a year. During that time, I took courses on differentiating instruction, teaching writing, guided reading, developmental spelling, and Everyday Math. I spent hours upon hours writing a literature-based …
WITH GIRL SCOUTS AND BOY SCOUTS IN THE NEWS AGAIN, I THINK ITS TIME TO WRITE THE POST THAT HAS BEEN BREWING FOR OVER A YEAR. I am a Girl Scout. When I was a child, I was a Girl Scout from Brownies through Cadettes. I bridged to Seniors, but got too involved in activities …
These essential oil diffuser blends are perfect for fall and making your home smell amazing. Try out a few different blends, and discover your home’s signature fall scent. Think about fall. What scents come to mind? Leaves. Cut wood. Campfires. Apple Pie. Warm Chai. Mulled Cider. Spices like cinnamon and clove. This time of year …
I have tried just about every grocery service that’s available in our area. Shopping online for groceries is a huge time saver. You don’t have to deal with the crowds, not even when its the day before a holiday. The kids won’t be trying to grab everything under the sun. And my favorite part, I …
There are a number of creative ways to get rid of the leftover Halloween candy – from donations and buybacks to using it in baked goods. Leftover Halloween candy doesn’t feel like a real issue around here, especially because I have a sweet tooth, but the reality is that after an hour of going door …
