TpT Cyber Smile Sale!

I can't miss an opportunity to share a childhood picture of myslef. :) I can count on 1 maybe 2 hands the number of childhood photos that exist of me. Photos are important to me because I have horrible memory. :)

My WHOLE store will be on sale! Please stop by and snag some deals. The sale starts tomorrow and runs through my Birthday (Dec. 1)!!

How to Relax?

I have had lots of things going through my mind lately. I never thought that creating art(?) would help relax me but somehow it does. The top image I created after having to drive my daughter to school because she got suspended from the bus. I knew it was going to happen at some point but I didn't expect that point to be within the first 7 weeks of school. 

The one below was created after my daughter came home several days in a row explaining that none of the kids will play with her. She is 5 and this is very tough for all of us but again, we knew. It was just a matter of when. 

Next, I am going to buy one of those awesome "adult" coloring books!! I cannot wait!

I Joined a Collaborative Blog!

Our Virginia is for Teachers blog has been up and running for about 1 month now! I had an awesome time working with almost 40 educators to create this fun design inspired by all things Virginia! All of the photos used in the blog header were taken by our group members. Even though this design SCREAMS Va, our blog content will apply to everyone! If you haven't stopped by already, I highly encourage you to do so.

Today I shared 10 Basic Blogging Tips and I think you might learn something new! Check it out.

Desktop Calendar Wallpaper: September 2015

I have been so busy with college homework, my day job, work schedule changes, blog designs, family, getting my daughter ready for school and so much more! Sometimes it is nice to just take a break from it all and create something fun just for me (ok, ok, I'll share.)

You can download the high quality desktop calendar image from my google drive.

Desktop Calendar Freebie!

For the past few months I have searched the internet to find a cute calendar to use as my desktop wallpaper. Every month, I think to myself, "I need to make my own!" Well, I finally did! I got the inspiration from my lovely gifts from the VA Teacher Bloggers Meet up! Thank you to the wonderful Rachel from Mrs. O Knows for the amazing gift swap gifts! ( More on that later.) I have already put several of them to use! Please download the first calendar in my new Calendar Series!

Have an idea for September? Leave a comment below. If I choose your idea, I will give you a $5 credit to my store! By the way $5 can buy pretty much anything in my store! :)

My One Wall Office!

I love sharing things about my personal life even when they may not be that glamorous! Here is my 1 wall office! I actually participated in a similar linky last year. I forgot how much I have changed things up in my little space! You can check out last year's office if your curious. If you want to link up then jump on over to Lucky Little Learners blog or Schroeder Shenanigans in 2nd and enjoy the view.
I use my desk area for everything! I actually spend most of my at home time at my desk. I use it for blog design, school work, fun, and GAMING!

1. You can't really see it to well in this picture but this is a super cute octopus from target. I think it is supposed to be for keys but right now it is holding my headphones and a necklace.
2. This light stays on almost all of the time but it is really ugly. You can see the shade is cracked. I went shopping for a new light and could not find something that I liked and that was affordable. I guess I am keep this thing for a few more years.
3. Since my desk does not have drawers I use this little white cube shelf to store all of my supplies. Do you see my business cards peeking through? The top of the shelf is where I keep any mail I need to look through.
4. Junk. :) Ok, I guess that 2in accounting book isn't junk but I am not too happy that I have to use it.
5. See that thrifty monitor stand? This picture makes me want a larger monitor. Maybe mine can break? :)
6. CORDS!!! Don't look down there. Seriously though, any tips on hiding them?
7. As I mentioned in last years post, I just HAD to have this board. At least it now holds my daughters school supply list for the fall and the fall school calendar. Is it too early for that? #kindergarten2015
8. More junk but most importantly my PENS!! I don't think I can fit another pin in that cup and I'm ok with that.
9. Little toys that my daughter likes to bring to me. That dark gray thing on the corner is her little mailbox! She earns tickets for listening well and other "good" things. In that mess corner there is also a printer!
10. More junk. :( My phone, some crayons, and my super powered computer is under there hiding.

I really want to install shelves above my desk to hide organize some of my junk awesome things that I must have at fingertips length. :) Unfortunately, I don't trust my handy work to hold more than a pencil. If you have some tips for me, I would love to hear them. :)

Currently June!!

Yay for Summer!! Thanks to Farley for hosting this fun linky!

Listening: My daughter and calm normally do not fit in the same sentence but since we started these sensory bins, I have been able to fit them together a few times. Last night I put together a Space themed sensory bin and she has been playing with it all day long! Here is a sneak peak. :)

Loving: These TOOBS are awesome! If you have ever been to a craft store I am sure you have seen them but I have recently started amassing a collection! They are the perfect size for sensory bins and come in SOO many fun options!! I have purchased the Space set, Arctic set, and the Mythical Realms set! On my list to purchase next is the Ancient Egyptian set and the Deep Sea Creatures! Really though, I want them all! I could have easily filled up this whole post talking about them! You'll see them in many of my upcoming sensory bin post too! With a coupon they are only about $5 and I think they are worth every penny!

Thinking: Ugh! I have been procrastinating my Accounting homework soo bad. I find it so awesome but so mentally draining!

Wanting: Some free time! Ugh, the amount of homework that I should be doing has me overwhelmed. Sometimes when that happens I go into shutdown mode and I feel like I cannot focus on anything. Not blogging, not designing, not homework, just family or TV. Luckily I have TOO much stuff to do so I refuse to let that happen. That's why I'm blogging right now! I think it is relaxing? lol

Needing: A maid! Don't we all want a maid? I want my house to get a good moping and scrubbing! Any volunteers? :)

Summer Lovin: I really hope to make it to a beach this summer! I will be done with my summer class by the second week in August! I love saving money! It is yard sale season and I have already enjoyed a few! I really need to have my own but that involves me having some free time. We shall see if I get to one this summer. My daughter is going to go to summer camp for the last week in June! She really needs this time to work on her social skills before school starts. I know she is going to have a blast!

FYI: I have for the first time used affiliate links in the above post. The content is my own. IF you really don't like seeing links everywhere, leave me a comment and I will reconsider. :)