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Erin Condren Academic Planner Review + Giveaway!!
I have really decided to take planning seriously. Why? Because it has really helped to keep me organized and accountable to myself. I have an everyday planner and a social media planner. And now I have a lesson planner. My planner friend, Johanna, gifted me an Erin Condren Academic Planner. We teamed up to do a collaboration review of the planner. While Johanna used her planner as a wellness/budget planner, I decided to use mine for lesson planning. See my review below: Johanna and I decided to allow another planner the opportunity of using the Erin Condren Academic Planner. So we are doing a giveaway!! Some blessed winner will receive…
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How I Keep Reaching for My Goals
The new year is here, and the first month of the year is quickly coming to an end. Where are you at with your goals for the new year? Have you achieved any of them? Have you adjusted them? Or maybe you’ve done away with them altogether? Sometimes, it is hard to continue with new goals, dreams and aspirations. We tend to be highly motivated at first, and then the momentum may dwindle. But I am determined to stay focused on my goals so that I can attain them. There are a few things that I’m doing to keep reaching for my goals. I am writing down my goals in…
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How I Became a Planner Babe
**This post contains some affiliate links. Planners, and stickers and washi!! Oh my!! Yes, that’s what has become of my life and my world. Planning. Who knew that I would become a sticker obsessed planner babe?! In the past, I was never one to really get into planning. I used to purchase the little pocket planners, that were mainly just monthly view planners. And I would jot down a few things: a few errands, a few tasks. But I never really put those little pocket planners to complete use. Considering that I am a perfectionist, you would think that I would be very diligent about planning. But I’m also a…
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Pumpkin Round #5 2018: Desserts
We have embarked on our last stop in this pumpkin roundup journey. It is now time to showcase one of my favorite things: desserts!! During the last roundup from a few years back, I featured pumpkin bread as the last roundup. This time, I wanted to provide more dessert options. So check out these awesome recipes to satisfy your sweet tooth. I have included numerous recipes in this roundup. Although many are cakes, there are a couple of other great dessert options as well. And one even incorporates coconut!! Yum! Pumpkin Sheet Cake Sheet cake is a great dessert to prepare for a family gathering. You have traditional vanilla and…
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Pumpkin Roundup #4 2018: Dinner
I love when a fruit or vegetable is so versatile that it can be used in both sweet and savory dishes. We continue the pumpkin roundup with some great dinner recipes. And there is something for everyone! There is a classic dish of risotto. Burgers lovers and vegans will be satisfied. And lovers of Indian cuisine will have something to be excited about as well. Creamy Vegan Pumpkin Risotto Risotto is a classic Italian dish, and one that is very technical in its preparation. This vegan recipe by Chocolate Covered Katie, adds pumpkin to give it more depth and creaminess. You can even substitute brown rice if preferred. Pumpkin Tomato Basil…
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I Walked Out of the Classroom…Again! (Part 3)
Fast forward to year 2 of my return to teaching. I was hopeful that the year would go well. But I had concerns: the coworker who obviously wanted to defile my character and slander my name. I was pretty sure that she had told lies to parents to deter them from enrolling their students in my class. And my other concern was the new administrator. Would she come in and change the dynamics of our work environment? Year 2 started off in much the same way as the previous year. The same teacher that didn’t take too kindly to me, was now my department head! And to make matters worse,…
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Pumpkin Roundup #3 2018: Appetizers
It’s time for another pumpkin roundup!! The holiday season is fast approaching. And many of you will be hosting and/or attending holiday parties. Tired of the same old chips and dips and buffalo wings? Why not add some new appetizers to the party menu?! All with a little bit of pumpkin! Some of these appetizer recipes are traditional, with a twist. And some are very elegant, fit for a formal affair. Whether you prefer casual or black tie, these appetizers are sure to please. Pumpkin Salsa If chips and dips are what you crave, try adding some spice to it. Pumpkin spice, that is. This salsa recipe from Little Figgy…
