This semester I am teaching my first college course. I was a classroom teacher for years, for all different age groups, before switching to the non-profit arts sector eight years ago. I have really enjoyed being back in the classroom, especially at the college level. The course is an elective for Elementary Education majors that … Continue reading Teacher Binder
My Organizational Binder
Here is my Organizational Binder for this year. I loved this binder when I saw it at Staples because it was yellow and green - so I knew it would look great in my kitchen! What do I keep in my Organizational Binder? In the front, I keep plastic pouches with our checkbook and envelopes … Continue reading My Organizational Binder
My Friday Favorites 02/22/13
Here are all my favorite things from the past seven days. On TV- Grey's Anatomy is starting the pick up again - the last two weeks have been really good - reminding me of the original years. Seattle Grace Mercy West hasn't seen its last days yet - thanks Harper-Averys! The Bachelor continues to … Continue reading My Friday Favorites 02/22/13
Helpful Hump-day Hints 02/20/13
Happy Wednesday! Time for Helpful Hump-day Hints - but the truth is I don't know if I have any! My house is a mess. M-E-S-S. Laundry is piling up (even though the washer is always going), toys are taking over (even though it seems like I am constantly picking them up) and don't even get … Continue reading Helpful Hump-day Hints 02/20/13
For Valentine’s XOXO
I am certainly glad my New Year's resolution wasn't to blog more. You may or may not have noticed, I haven't posted in over a month! Life got really busy for us in the beginning of 2013! Usually there is a calm after the holidays, but it wasn't that way for us this year. Larry … Continue reading For Valentine’s XOXO
My Friday Favorites 01/04/13
One day late! On TV- I know we are about 4 years behind - but my husband and I started watching White Collar on Netflix over the holidays. We are really enjoying this Law and Order meets Suits meets Catch Me if You Can caper show with Stanford from Sex in the City, Valerie from … Continue reading My Friday Favorites 01/04/13
Gift Wrapping
Every year my fabulous colleague has a Holiday Gift Wrapping Party. She is an amazing gift wrapper herself and has each of her brilliantly wrapped presents on display for all to look at for inspiration. She always has the most creative bows and accents on all of her gifts. Although I use a lot of … Continue reading Gift Wrapping
Helpful Hump-day Hints 01/02/13
Welcome 2013! I'm taking today's Helpful Hump-Day hints from Martha Stewart's Winter Organizing Tips. This week I am concentrating on #4 - Organizing Your Medicine Cabinet and #5 Bring Order to Your Hall Closet I'll report back this weekend on my progress! What do you think of Martha's winter list? Will you join me … Continue reading Helpful Hump-day Hints 01/02/13
For a Teenage Chef
As I mentioned in my last post about Sweet Potatoes, my nephew was a huge help in the kitchen on Thanksgiving. And he was showing a real interest (not begrudgingly measuring the flour because his bossy aunts were telling him to do so.) I decided that I wanted to get something for the kitchen for … Continue reading For a Teenage Chef
Sweet Potatoes
Here are two different sweet potato recipes that I got from two different sisters! Both are yummy! The first we made at Thanksgiving and is a Rachel Ray recipe: Bourbon Pecan Smashed Sweet Potatoes. Here are the prep bowls with all the ingredients. Click the link above for the full recipe and an instructional video … Continue reading Sweet Potatoes
My Color-Coded Life 