Check Out These Amazing Blogs

I got my hair done yesterday!  I went (a little) lighter! Pics to come...

Since I took the time to pamper myself, I wanted to share with you a blog dedicated to pampering your home (or classroom-I'm "borrowing" some of these ideas for mine).  It's all about organizing, decorating, and upgrading on a budget!  It's from one of my favorite bloggers, Shelley, from The House of Smith's. There are some really cute DIY projects and things in her shop.  I especially love her holiday decorating. She is my go-to-gal for ideas and inspiration. Here is a collage of some of my favorite things from her blog.  This collage doesn't do her blog justice, so check it out if when you need a break from all the back to school "to do" lists (and yes, that's plural).

I also adore The Crafting Chicks.  This is a collaborative blog with recipes, home decor, printables, digital scrapbooking, and so much more.  They are my go-to-gals for holiday and summer crafts for my step-son.  I signed up for their email updates and love getting updates from them.  These girls are amazing! I don't know how they do it all.  Check out those s'more cupcakes!  Don't they look delish?   I'm thinking we all need to take a break from shopping, copying, and sharing to go bake (and eat) some of those 6,000 calories of deliciousness!  And if you are interested in learning about why so many Mormons blog check out their link, 

"Why are your favorite bloggers Mormon?"

I'll be posting a giveaway tomorrow, so come back and enter.  It's a quick and easy one! 

  

Sunflowers and Hope Blog and ETSY shop

My friend, Lindsay, is selling adorable earrings and bracelets in her ETSY shop called, Peace, Love, and Projects.  Her blog is Sunflowers and Hope.  Please take a minute to check it out and buy some cute things for Back to School fashion.  She also sells custom painted TOMS.  She has some cute leopard prints and sunflowers posted now.

Little Passports

I just came across a great website with an amazing concept.  It's called Little Passports, and the idea is that you order monthly packages that include stickers, journals, postcards and more from different places around the world.  There is a ton of stuff on the website as well, including arts and crafts, recipes, holidays, community events, fashion, games, songs, pictures, and more.  There are two different subscriptions; a World edition and a USA edition.  There are even giveaways, including trips!  I am in no way endorsed by this company, I just wanted to share with you a great way to explore the world with your kiddos or class.  Here are some pics I put together from their website to give you a little idea about what it's all about.  Here's the link so you can explore on your own since I can't even come close to showing you all they have to offer.

http://www.littlepassports.com/blog/

Mintspiration

So, I'm a little distracted today.  I meant to work on my Oz project, but I decided to visit Pinterest.  Not a good idea...I'm a complete addict and probably need an intervention!  But I decided to make a board of mint and orange things.  I love these colors together and think they would brighten any room. So here are some of the pins.    I know, it's not really related to school, but I'm thinking I could wear the outfits and earrings to school.  I would love to have the prints, flowers, and pillows in my classroom.  And I could definitely use the scrapbook paper in one of my units!  So, maybe I wasn't so distracted after  all?  A little mintspiration never hurt anyone.

Here is the link if you'd like to check out the board

http://pinterest.com/melissacloud/orange-and-mint/