Giveaway Winner Announced!

Congratulations to the winners of the Cancer Awareness Giveaway!  And thanks to all who participated.

 I'm planning a "Pet Lovers" giveaway for October, so make sure to come back to enter that. It's also for a good cause.

Thank you so much for participating in this giveaway. My heart is full and I am grateful to see so many people jump in to help when it is needed. There were several purchases from my store and from Sass My Style Boutique.  It's not too late to help...all proceeds for the remainder of the month from the stores below will go to help fund the cancer treatments for Kamryn and Jackson.  A special thanks to Lindsey, from Sass My Style Boutique. Now, go shop and help these little super heroes fight their battles against, as Jackson would say, "stupid cancer"...

Sass My Style

Rodan and Fields

A Teaspoon of Teaching TpT Store

Budding Bloggers Linky Party

I've linked up at I{heart}Recess for a Budding Blog Linky Party.  You can link up here (if you are new to the blogging world and have fewer than 200 followers).  It's a great way for us to get to know each other. 

Here are my answers to the questions.  If you want to link up, answer these questions, link up at I {heart} Recess-just click the photo above, and include the image above on your post. 

I started blogging because I love everything about teaching.  I could spend all day planning, looking for resources, and talking about school.  I know that the better prepared I am, the more my students will learn.  When I am prepared, students are engaged and thus fewer discipline referrals, notes home, and behavior lectures.  The blogging world has introduced me to so many amazing teachers.  I truly am blessed and honored to be a part of this community, and hope that I will grow professionally and be able to share my teaching world with you. 

I love teaching Reading.  I love seeing a student read about something they didn't know prior.  And finding something they are truly passionate about through their love of reading.  My favorite part of the day is Read Aloud.  I'm always looking for new books to take my class on a journey together.  I love when I tell them I have to stop reading because it's time for recess and they want me to keep reading.  I'd love to hear from you about some of your favorite read alouds.   Feel free to comment.  I'd love to hear from you! 

I am fun, firm, fair, and flexible. I want students to feel like they are a part of a family.  Once they step into my room, I consider them my own.  I have high expectations, and want them to strive to be the best; both socially and academically.  I perform Random Acts of Kindness with them throughout the year in our school and community.  We are always looking for ways to help and I know that in doing this, they are learning valuable lessons they will take with them for the rest of their lives.  I'm all about making it memorable.   I admire teachers who go above and beyond to make a difference.  

Here's one way you can make a difference.  All you have to do is shop and share! 

Some things about me...

I'm a book hoarder. I love going to garage sales and used book stores.  Because of this, I'm blessed with the ability to give books to my students throughout the year. 

 

I secretly want to be a part of the fashion design world...somehow.  

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I love Restoration Hardware...okay, maybe I secretly want to be in the interior design world...

 

I love, love, love New York, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, North Carolina, and Maine. I love big cities, but there's a small town girl in me too!

  

    

I love everything nautical!

 

I love fall and can't wait to wear cute scarfs, boots, and sweaters.  I also love snowy winters (as long as I'm drinking hot chocolate next to an indoor fireplace).  Which leads me to my love of cozy cabins! 

  

  

 I also love hot summers in Tucson (home of the Wildcats- my Alma mater)  

 

And I love me some country boys music.

     

All pics from the internet

Click the picture below to visit my TpT store

1. Why did you start blogging?

2. What is your favorite subject to teach and why?

3. Describe your teaching style.

4. Give three interesting facts about you.

5. Do you have a TpT store? If yes, post the link :)

Childhood Cancer Giveaway

Click on the photo below to learn more about how you can help fund treatment for these two precious kiddos. It involves shopping in my Teacher Store and buying some cute outfits from Sass My Style!  How easy is that!?  Also learn how you can sign up to be a Bone Marrow donor.  It's super easy and could save a life!  

Childhood Cancer Awareness Month Giveaway and a 9/11 Freebie

a Rafflecopter giveaway

Click here to visit my TPT store. All proceeds for the month of September are going to help pay for Kamryn's treatments.

Visit Sass My Style Boutique.  She has cute dresses, tops, tunics, skirts, pants, and more!  She is having a sale right now as well.  If you enter the code: BETHEMATCH at checkout, you will receive 25% off your order of  summer clearance items $15 or less!

You can enter the giveaway for a chance to win by sharing this blog post.

 1st Prize: $25 Gift Card to Sass My Style 

2nd Prize:  Mini Facial Kit 

(Micro-Dermabrasion Paste, Lip Micro-Dermabrasion, Night Renewing Serum)

3rd Prize:  Mini Facial Kit 

(Micro-Dermabrasion Paste, Lip Micro-Dermabrasion, Night Renewing Serum)

Lindsey also sells Rodan and Fields Skincare!  If you are interested in purchasing from that shop,

There's a 10% discount and free shipping on every order if you become a Preferred Customer. 

Also, please take a moment to register to be a bone marrow donor at www.bethematch.org.  It only takes a minute and you could save a child’s life.  

Click on the images below to get my September 11th tribute