Yo Yo Clothespin Magnets – for Teacher Appreciation

It’s spring outside, and two of my favorite appreciation celebrations are right around the corner. Carrie from A Mother’s Shadow and I teamed up to bring you two different takes on a pretty yet practical appreciation gift. My magnets were made with Teacher Appreciation Week in mind, but can be easily adapted for anyone. Carrie […]
Don’t Even Try It – A Lesson to Forget

I remember when I was in High School and wanted to transfer to the honors English program the next year. I loved reading and writing and had ever since I could remember. A substitute teacher encouraged me to move up after grading our final exams, and so I made an appointment to see the guidance counselor […]
Teacher Appreciation

One of my favorite things is volunteering in my childrens’ classrooms. I love the chance to get to know their teachers, their classmates, and above all to see how they fit into their class. This year I had the opportunity to help with reading and art in my son’s second grade classroom, which gave me […]