I’m always excited to find a box from Hallmark on my front steps, and the latest delivery did not disappoint. Inside I found a selection of Northpole goodies, all the way from the enchanted city! My favourites: all of these fun supplies for North Pole-inspired baking! Shown below are Bake Like an Elf Kit with […] Read more…
Today I’m giving you a little tour of my home, all decorated for Christmas (except for the tree, which isn’t up yet). A lot of credit this year goes to my creative mother, who came to help me shake things up . We’ve been in our house 11 years now, and I’ve been stuck in […] Read more…
It was late in the season last year when I shared with you a post showing my Mom’s Christmas decorations, so I thought I would repost it now to inspire those of you getting a start on your own decorating. Lucky for me, my mom was willing to take a day to help me with […] Read more…
My latest Hallmark Press Pause Panel box arrived this week, right in time for Halloween decorating! Here’s what I received, and where it’s all going: ALREADY UP Halloween Door Frame Décor ($9.95) I must say, I had never thought to decorate a door frame before, but these look quite spooky in the main area of […] Read more…
You can always count on Hallmark to have you covered for gift-giving occasions. Here are my favourites for two special June events: Father’s Day and Graduation! (Plus a little hint if anyone’s shopping for me…) First, the Father’s Day gifts. These ones are currently on the ledge at the back of my classroom, and will […] Read more…
I want to make it clear how aware I am of the religious importance of Easter. I’m a Catholic schoolteacher after all (I was going to use the phrase “for heaven’s sake” but thought perhaps it would be inappropriate) and our yearly remembrance of Jesus’ death and celebration of His resurrection is paramount to our […] Read more…
My latest Hallmark “Press Pause Panel” box has arrived, with all sorts of selections for spring celebrations like Easter and Mother’s Day. Some of my favourites: “Cheery Chick” with light (special $14.95, MSRP $29.95) This one is going to be a hot-ticket item in my classroom raffle this month! There’s a miniature scene inside this […] Read more…
Before you delve into the fun that was our March Break, please be clear that this is no freebie or sponsored post. We paid for every penny of this vacation, though even if we hadn’t, I hope that by now you trust me to give honest reviews. And when I say “by now”, I’m referring […] Read more…
The (somewhat scary but perhaps amusing) preparations for a southern family vacay (in no particular order): Untangle 4 sets of earbuds for plane. (Find out en route to airport that there will not be seatback entertainment on plane that you and children were expecting. React to e-mail in such a way that husband thinks we […] Read more…
You may remember that in the summer of 2012, Build-A-Bear invited my girls to come visit their workshop for the very first time, and they each got to make and take home a special friend: Since then, these Bears have been VERY well-loved. They each have their own beds, and just this Christmas the kids […] Read more…