Matching Mother Daughter Outfits {oh,no}

Matching outfits for Mom and her Daughter? "NO WAY" This I have to say has NEVER been on my list of things to do with my little girl.

I've always thought this style was a bit much, and screams "look at us".

Then CrewCuts made my favorite Tippi heart sweater for little girls.

I have to admit, this outfit was not planned for the same day, YES, I totally knew we had the same adorable sweater, Yes we both absolutely love it...but when I came home from school yesterday and my little girl was wearing the same outfit, my heart did melt!  We giggled, we hugged and of course we snapped some photos!

Meet the Teacher

Today was "meet the teacher" boy..am I tired!!
Although I have been teaching for quite some time {16 yrs}, I feel like I'm still nervous and anxious..and..I'm still sweating and babbling while talking to the parents..
Can you believe that after all of these years I am still reading straight off my cheat notes, ugh..and the worst part is my bright red,red,face!
On the positive side, my classroom looked great, neat, and organized.
I had lots of student work up on ALL of the bulletin boards.
I wore my lucky JCrew Library Dress!
and..I  gave the parents a cute pinterest inspired treat from Kindergarten Cupcake Crumbs Blog.
So all in all it went well. Happy its back to Talking to the Students tomorrow. (LOL)

Bye... Sweet Summer

        Just finished packing backpacks, making lunches & snacks, and laying out 
                        1st day outfits..

My kiddies start school tomorrow. They are beyond excited, we had a long wonderful summer together and now they will see their friends, meet their new teachers and get to use all their brand new school supplies. I am excited for them, I can't believe how much they've grown..(tears) I'm so proud of them..
                    So..summer is officially over..
I have PD for two days then I meet my sweet, 4th graders on Thursday..I am excited to implement "bucket filling", Daily 5 and create my CAFE board.. I've pinned about every common core thing I found so I guess I'm ready. (lol)                                                                      
    Visit tomorrow for my classroom pictures: 

Good luck if you start school this week, and have a fantastic week if you have started already!

What are you wearing today?

I'm linking up to share what I'm wearing this Tuesday with 
             Real Girl Glam..
Stop by and see all of the great outfits other fashionistas are wearing and..if you are wearing something fabulous, link up too!
                  

I'm wearing anthropologie dress, marc jacobs clutch, jennifer zeuner necklaces & skull bangle bracelet!

Teaching Fashionista +Magna Borders = Happy

I found something SO cool at Lakeshore Learning yesterday

Have you ever seen magnetic borders? Oh' Happy Day!! 

I usually divide my blackboard/dry erase board with border. 

 For years I've laminated it so it would last a bit longer,  but cutting it out was very time consuming. 

I can't wait to put these on filing cabinets, my classroom door, window sill... 

ugh possibilities are endless!

I took the kiddies to see Dog Days- Diary of a Wimpy Kid 

last night.

They laughed for an hour straight. I thought it was pretty funny myself...

Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days follows 2010‘s Diary of a Wimpy Kid and 2011’s Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules as the third installment in the series of kids’ comedies adapted from the best-selling graphic-novella series.

This second sequel, as relaxed as a summer vacation, is based on the third and fourth illustrated novels in the seven-book series — The Last Straw and Dog Days – by author and cartoonist Jeff Kinney, who is also the film’s executive producer.  ( NYTimes
 My classes have always been BIG fans of Jeff Kinney. He also has a really cool site.
wimpy kid

 

my daughter is a big fan of Peyton List! She is adorable..

Summer Shopping Linky Party

I found the cutest OWL things this week, so I just had to share it with Kristen's  Ladybug's Linky Party! 
(btw..I love her blog!)


                 amazon.com

    

                                                      


An owl timer is a MUST!

I also downloaded owl pennant flags & owl decorations from Schoolgirl Style's 
teachers notebook shop 


and.. I'm really excited about these  PERFECT back to school outfits that I can't wait to wear!
anthropologie.com


Thanks for hosting such a fun linky party Kristen!
Don't forget to stop by Ladybug's Blog and link up!!

classroom theme

 

I think I've decided on the 

Dots On Turquoise & Owl Stars 

 for my classroom theme. 

Here are some things I've found, and can't wait to use: 

creativeteachingpress.com  I thought this writing center bulletin board matched perfectly!

 Tommies Tools blog had some great ideas for dots- take a peek here..

                                                     

I've also fallen in love with SchoolGirl Style's polka dot lanterns and adorable

owl pennants. If you haven't checked out Melanie's beautiful creations

check out her blog 

and my absolute favorite find was.. this cute-cute-cute idea from 

dollar store crafts.com 

(so excited to put these owls in my classroom)

Click here & learn How To Make an Owl Lantern

my bloggy buddy has opened up her shop

       Hillary has a great, handy, helpful new blog shop..You have to check it out:
visit here shop here:

My 5 weekend Finds...

1.

Fantastic Polka-Dot Blazer- madewell.com
2.
 
My Beach Read..
(deff not 50 shades but a fun read)


3.
 
I'm so into this YSL  ring, with a 
natural mani & and understated outfit! (perfection)
 find it here: net-a-porter




4.
Spike the Punch Addison Necklace (yessss)
It's so hard to get your hands on her necklaces-but I was able to snag one this weekend! spike the punch etsy shop
5.

Accent Pillows, still deciding between these two love pillows

but..I did add these awesome ones to my living-room

(all accent pillows found on etsy.com)

Bulletin Board Ideas

I always shop for my bulletin boards accessories at Teachers - Tools they have such a great selection and show you exactly what you need to re-create the bulletin board.  If you haven't already,   you must..Check out their site its fantastic!
Today's I'm linking up with Surfin' through Second to show your some classroom themed bulletin boards that  I've had my eye on.  I can't decorate till the last week of August, but I love all of the great ideas that were posted on this fab linky party, awesome idea Corrina!
























Check out Corrina's Blog!