February 23, 2017 Leave a Comment

February Favorites – My Must Have List

Oh, February! You are SO much better than January! Overall, you’re just happier! You have the hope of an early Spring {although, not this year!}, a day of love, and most importantly, a week off {Thank you, Presidents!}

I’m here to share a few of my February favorites!

Gobble

You guys are probably tired of hearing that I don’t like to cook. Big news…still don’t! Ha! However, Gobble makes it so easy that I am basically not even cooking.

I’ve tried a few meal prep services over the past few months, but Gobble is hands-down the best. Everything you need for a meal comes prepped and ready in a bag ready to go! On average, it takes about 15 minutes despite their 10-minute claim {maybe I’m a slow cooker!}

Their tag line is Dinner Solved. Ain’t that the truth!

If you sign up using this link, you’ll get two meals for free! Unfortunately, Gobble is currently only on the West Coast, but they’re slowly expanding!

Prynt Camera

Okay, so this Prynt Camera {affiliate link} is a bit of a splurge! But last year JB and I bought one the night before our wedding and it is SO cool!

Basically, you attach this printer case onto your iPhone and take a picture with your phone. But the cool thing is that the picture that prints actually is a short video!! You use the Prynt App to scan the picture and the video plays!

You can add fun emojis and writing right onto the picture, too! It’s SO fun!

Bring Me

Have you seen the Bring Me page pop up in your Facebook feed yet? The editors at Buzzfeed created this amazing page that shares incredible places one should visit in their lifetime!

I’ve already texted my sister-in-law in NY to let her know that she needs to scope out DO for me! You guys, it’s an “ice cream shop” that serves COOKIE DOUGH! How have we lived this long without it??
Another place I need to visit? The Ball Pit Cocktail Lounge in London! Yeah, that needs to happen! Can you imagine drinking bubbles while in bubbles? A girl can dream!

Our Q&A a Day

For our wedding, one of my favorite people {and teachers!} bought JB and me Our Q&A a Day {affiliate link}. Each day there is a question to answer with spots to answer for three years. It’s basically a three-year time capsule and I simply love it!

We’re close to finishing up our first year and I can’t wait to look back as we add more in Year 2 of marriage 🙂

Book of the Month

Book of the Month {affiliate link} is my new obsession!! I’ll share more in my February Bookshelf post at the end of the month, but all you need to know is that it’s a crazy great way to discover new releases cheap! Who doesn’t love mail – especially when it’s books!?

I’ve currently read 2 of my 3 BOTM picks and I’m lovin’ them!

This is Us

Alright, I’m sure I’m preachin’ to the choir here and you probably already watch this amazing show! But if you are not watching This is Us, stop whatever you’re doing and start binge watching it on Hulu or the NBC app. Seriously.

Oh, and grab your tissues.

Sidenote: it is remarkable how many times I can spell the word February incorrectly!

Slainte!

February 21, 2017 Leave a Comment

Brain Games in the Primary Classroom

Growing up, I was not a fan of math. I especially was not a fan of logic games because I thought they were too hard! My brain actually hurt when I thought too hard {slight exaggeration, but you get my point – I was a kid who wanted to read a book over doing math any day!}

As I’ve grown older {and have read articles citing studies suggesting the benefits of brain games} I’ve realized that it’s so important to expose children to these logic games from a young age.

If exposed to the right kind of logic games, you can improve attention spans, working memory, and thought processes over time.

You may know that I’m a huge fan of math games in my classroom! {You can grab Math Game FREEBIES for your classroom and learn about how I set up my math games, too!}

When students have any free time, they are always allowed to pull out a math game and work on some skills.

In the past few years, I’ve added more than the standards-based math games I started with. Now, our math bins include logic puzzles, games and brain teasers.

Here are a few of my current favorites:

Logic & Learning

These thematic logic puzzles ask students to read clues to determine the correct order of the colored pictures.

They’re great for a few reasons: they practice reading, they need to practice directionality, and they need to stretch their minds a little bit!

I love that that these logic puzzles make students follow directions!

Logic & Learning is a growing bundle that will include a set of problem-solving puzzles for each month!

To introduce each set, I usually do a few puzzles with the students. Then, I put all the puzzles & pictures into tub, along with the answer sheet.

On the Dot

In this brain teaser game On the Dot {affiliate link}, players try to arrange four transparent squares so they perfectly line up to match the dots shown on the pattern card.

It totally seems easy…until you try it! But I have a few kids who won’t give up on it! It includes 60 different puzzles, so it’ll keep ‘em thinking for a while.

Go-Go Dominoes

A simple way to stretch those brains is to pull out your dominoes! I’m not sure what it is about dominoes that kids love, but they are highly motivating!

So, I slipped a little learning into those “toys” they’re so fond of!
Go-Go Dominoes are a HUGE hit during our math time!

$Mystery Math Dominoes are a great way to get kids "playing" with toys...and working on essential math skills!$

These activities ask kids to use their problem-solving skills to work it out!

$Mystery Math Dominoes are a great way to get kids "playing" with toys...and working on essential math skills!$

I love when you can combine toys and learning – don’t you?

$Mystery Math Dominoes are a great way to get kids "playing" with toys...and working on essential math skills!$

Flexi Puzzle

Do you remember these fun stretchy block toys? Well, some genius has turned it into Flexi Puzzles {affiliate link} – the bendy, stretchy brain-teaser that helps encourage spatial and three-dimensional thinking! How fun is that?

Using the included challenge book, kids bend the 12 colorful cubes in every direction to master each of the four levels {which range from beginner to master}

Kids can’t get enough of it! And to be honest, neither can I!

Problem Solvers for the Year

To extend that logical thinking throughout the day, we’ve started using Problem Solvers. The kids pull out these half-page math warm ups each day.

These monthly packs each follow the same format.
First Week of Each Month: Some type of number or visual pattern the students need to extend.
Second Week of Each Month: A word problem to solve.
Third Week of Each Month: An open-ended question.
Fourth Week of Each Month: Students are given the answer to a problem and they must write up the question!

Click to learn more about Problem Solvers!

Do you have any problem-solving activities that you love in your class?

Slainte!

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February 20, 2017 Leave a Comment

12 Must-Do Activities for Your Students in March

Where did January and February go? How is it already March of 2017!?!?!

March is such a fun time of year in school….Young Author’s Week, St. Patrick’s Day, March Madness, Easter is just around the corner and SPRING BREAK!!!! Here is how I make my classroom educational yet festive and fun in March.

March Wake Up Workouts

Here are 24 easy to prep activities for students to do that are all themed around special topics and holidays we teach during the month of March. I created this product to be used as morning work (during that awkward time when half of my students arrive anywhere from 5 to 10 minute early and the other half will show up just before the bell or maybe even a few minutes late).

However, I quickly began to realize that these really could be used anytime someone needed something to do. The activities range from creating lists, illustrating math problems, and forming an opinion around a certain topic…just to list a few.

If you aren’t quite convinced this product is perfect for your classroom, try a FREE sample of my Wake Up Workouts!

Oh, the Place You’ll Go

Celebrate Dr. Seuss during Young Author’s Week by creating this adorable craftivity by Inner Child Fun. Everything you NEED to create this project is more than likely in your classroom and no printing is involved. I like this activity because you can make it as simple or as complex as you would like (or have time for). Use the suggested writing prompts or make your own. Provide additional materials for the students to decorate, such as flag stickers or maps they can cut up.

March Class Books

I have never met a teacher that said their class didn’t love creating and reading class books! Year after year, my students love them – like they are never on the classroom library shelf and each page shows the time that has been spent in the hands of their authors by the dozens of tiny creases all over each page, kind of love. These are perfect because the cover and writing prompt is already prepped for you. Have your students complete the writing exercise, print out the cover of your choice, bind it all together and

These are perfect because the cover and writing prompt is already prepped for you. Have your students complete the writing exercise, print out the cover of your choice, bind it all together and tada…a class book! Your students are proud authors!

Spring is Near!

This is one of my favorite activities to do with my students. It’s a great visual reminder of the changing seasons. Oh and of course, it involves paint and fingerprints which make kids and parents both happy. {This teacher who hates messy things…not so much!}

Spring Art Printable FREEBIE!

A great book to tie in with this art project is Gail Gibbons, The Season’s of Arnold’s Apple Tree. {Affiliate link} It’s a little old fashioned look, but it’s a wonderful book!

Textile Rainbow Art

I love this art project by Evolving Motherhood. Many of the items needed for this project will already be in your classroom, can be found at the nearest dollar store, or shipped overnight if you are an Amazon Prime member {which you should be already because it’s a lifesaver!}

Your students will love to allow their creativity to run wild all while reviewing the color order of the rainbow. Who knows? It may even spark up some conversations about the color theory or how rainbows or formed…or if there really is a pot of gold at the end of a rainbow!

March B.A.T. Book

You know I love me some B.A.T. Books!

When I hear a student say the words, “I’m Done.” it sounds like nails being dragged across a chalkboard! I just can’t take it. These 20 engaging activities are perfect to have your students work on throughout the entire month anytime they are finished with their work and they need something to keep them busy.

This month’s activities are themed around Spring, St. Patrick’s Day, and March Madness to even further engage your students.

The March B.A.T. Book is available for both First Grade & Second Grade!

Want to try a handful of my B.A.T. Book Activities free first?
Head over to TPT to download this B.A.T Book Sampler to see if it’ll work in your classroom!

Kiss Me, I’m Irish!

In this St. Patrick’s Day Mini Unit, you’ll find activities to cover all content areas. Your students will enjoy these interactive activities that will teach {or review} important skills such as graphing, word work, and creative writing using Lucky Charms, glitter {optional, of course!} and glue!

Grow a Leprechaun!

Use this free leprechaun template to have your students grow their very own leprechaun! This is a super easy project to have your students do and 99.9% of the time can’t be messed up.

You’ll just need clear plastic cups {I got these green cups at the Dollar Tree}, potting soil, and some grass seeds. I have also included an observation sheet so you can tie all this fun into your curriculum. Have your students draw their observations before and during the process. Science

Have your students draw their observations before and during the process. Science done right…fast, easy, cross-curricular and fun!

Draw a Leprechaun!

Have you done a directed drawing with your students yet? If you haven’t…you MUST! The kids love them and the bonus is that the activity is a great for working on listening skills! I love directed drawings because they allow EVERYONE to be an artist.

Directed Drawings are the perfect activity to kick off a unit and create an adorable bulletin board every time! Check out this Leprechaun Directed Drawing by First Grade Blue Skies on TPT.

Catch Some Leprechauns!

If you make a big deal out of St. Patrick’s Day in your classroom {like I do}, you NEED this book in your classroom library! But first…a writing assignment, of course. Read this book to your class then have them complete this fun how-to book about catching a leprechaun.

How to Catch a Leprechaun by Adam Wallace {affiliate link}

Now it’s your students’ turn to write some directions! Grab the How to Catch a Leprechaun FREEBIE!

March Madness Fun!

Actually, this March Madness pack is full of many March themes…not just basketball. These activities are perfect to supplement and review your lessons in every content area. Your students will love these fun thematic themed pages.

March Madness Fan? Are your students? Or do you want them to be? Either way, they’ll enjoy creating this basketball hoop craft.

You could make this an individual project or even a partner STEM activity. Maybe you could even have a mini “basketball” tournament in your class at the end of the day on Friday! How fun would it be to tie in an educational review game {you know, so it isn’t all “fun and games!”}

What “magic” do you have going on in your classroom this month?

Slainte!

January 31, 2017 1 Comment

January’s Bookshelf

I am a self-proclaimed Book Nerd! I LOVE reading so much that I seriously wish I could turn this hobby into a job!

Lately, I’ve started posting some covers of the books I’ve been reading on Instagram using the hashtag #luckyreads. So, I thought it would be fun to put a list together of what I’ve read at the end of each month in case you’re a book nerd, too 🙂

Alright, I started the year devouring Lauren Layne’s Oxford Series. You guys…SUCH fun books! Lauren Layne knows how to write some steamy books {are you blushing yet?}

Irresistibly Yours, I Wish You Were Mine, and Someone Like You were just too fun to put down! I read these three books in just two and half days. I’m anxiously awaiting June {for many reasons!} but especially to finish up the series with I Knew You Were Trouble!

Next up I read Colleen Hoover’s November 9. OMG – have you ever read any books by her? Honestly, she may be one of my favorite writers!

The premise of November 9 is that the two main characters meet up once a year {obvi on November 9th!} and have no contact the other 364 days! It’ll suck you in…I promise! You may also love It Ends with Us by Colleen {Gutwrenching} or Maybe Someday, {Adorable!} too.

I lightened things up a little after that one with The Boy is Back. Such a fun story told via texts, emails, and other modern technology! Really light read – perfect for summertime sittin’ by a pool!

Do you ever read Taylor Jenkins Reid books?? You guys…you MUST. She writes incredible characters!!! In the beginning of the school year, I read Maybe in Another Life {and LOVED it!} but this month, I read One True Loves and Forever, Interrupted – they were both magnificent!

Maybe in Another Life even sparked a “What If” convo with JB! I bet it’ll get you thinking, too!

The One That Got Away has been on my Kindle wishlist for months and I finally felt like it was the right time to read it. It didn’t disappoint – I love a great “Man, I should have…” story!

Next up was Alessandra Torre’s latest, Love in Lingerie. It’s a racy book but so fun! I recently read Hollywood Dirt, Love Chloe, and Moonshot {which are not racy!} and I just love her style!

At the end of December, Amazon offered James Patterson’s The Murder House for dirt cheap with their daily deals. I love reading JP books for a quick, suspenseful read. Unfortunately, I did not love this one. It was worth the two bucks I paid, but it certainly wasn’t my favorite {and moved too slowly for a JP book, in my opinion!}

I snuck in another Lauren Layne book towards the end of the month. I think Good Girl took about 3 hours to devour – so fun!

The Marriage Lie may be my absolute favorite book I read this month! I snuck in the last few pages during the students’ silent reading because I just couldn’t wait till I got home to finish it up!!

As I was reading this suspenseful novel at the gym, I even gasped at one point – GASPED! Go read it! I’m not evena person who likes to be in suspense, but I loved this book!

I squeezed in one last book in January. Good as Gone was free from Kindle’s Lending Library. It was okay – not fabulous, but entertaining at least. Much of it didn’t seem super realistic, but I suppose those romantic novels aren’t always either, right?

That’s a wrap for January books. Because my Winter break didn’t end until January 9th, I had LOTS of reading time! I don’t usually read 13 books in a month but I’m trying to take more time out to read because I love it so much!

Are you on Goodreads? I just joined! You can follow me {I think that’s what you do on Goodreads!} here!

Slainte!

January 26, 2017 Leave a Comment

Emoji Valentines for the Classroom!

Who doesn’t love emojis? And who doesn’t love valentines? Well emoji valentines are the BEST valentines your students will get this year! I thought I’d share a quick freebie for you to send home with your students!

You can mix & match the tags for whatever goody you find!

I purchased these Rubber Emoticon Bracelets on Amazon {affiliate link}

I just crack up when I see kids with these Emoji keychains {affiliate link} hanging off their backpacks! And it’ll be so fun to pick a special emoji for each student, right?

Grab the FREE Emoji Valentine Tags!

Looking for another valentine your students will love? Check out the freebie Smencils tags!

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January 1, 2017 Leave a Comment

January Must-Haves

Happy New Year! I’ve got a few fun ideas to kick off the new year!

The Peloton App

A few months ago, I was in New York to meet up with some of my favorite people. I somehow talked Greta and Layla into visiting the Peloton Studio in Chelsea for a Spin class. OMG you guys! It’s amazing! Basically, there’s a leaderboard and you’re trying to beat yourself {or let’s be honest…others}

The coolest part about Peloton is that they film the classes so people who own the bike at home {not me!} or those who download the app {me!} can join in at home!

My dream is to own a Peloton at my house, but since we currently live in a shoebox and I don’t want my living room to smell like a gym, I just pay the $13 a month to access all of the classes – both live and On Demand and use one of the bikes at my gym. You should definitely check it out!

Watch Ya’ Mouth

Have you played Watch Ya’ Mouth? {affiliate link} I bought this game for my niece & nephews for Christmas and it was a HUGE hit! We played several times and each time is just as funny as the first!

I am so bummed I didn’t take pictures of all this silliness! I promise it’ll be a crowd pleaser. Best of all, it’s appropriate for all ages!

A Few Books

So I’ve spent a LOT of time this Winter Break reading. I thought I’d share a few of my favorites books! Click the picture to learn more about each book {affiliate links!}

Okay, my absolute favorite of late is Southernmost! Such a sweet story!! I’m a sucker for Southern fiction {says the California girl!}

Winter Street is the final Elin Hildebrand book in her trio of Christmas stories. Just delightful to check in on my friends! {Do you ever feel like you could be friends with characters your read? No, just me?}

Hollywood Dirt is a delightful guilty pleasure read {as are all Alessandra Torre books!} I actually read this a few months ago, but it was so good, I thought I’d include it! I recently discovered that it’s going to be a movie too – can’t wait!

I usually share what I’ve read over on Instagram {with the hashtag #luckyreads} so make sure to follow me if you love to discover new books!

Amazon Fire Stick

I LOVE to spend time over Winter Break {or really any weekend!} binge watching shows! You can’t go wrong with the Kindle Fire Stick {affiliate link}. I have an Apple TV, too and this is WAY easier to use! It’s even voice activated so you can even be lazy about finding your shows!

Grab Bag Galore {2017 Edition}

I am SO excited that the 2017 Grab Bag Galore {2017 Edition} is in my store!

If you’re not familiar with the Grab Bag here’s the deal: it’s a growing bundle that I throw random stuff into each month. I make the goodies as I need them or inspiration strikes! The sooner you buy it, the cheaper it is! But, by the end of the year, it will be filled with at least $40 worth of stuff!

I’ve already added a couple of goodies inside to get you started for the New Year! Here’s a peek at one!

That’s all I’ve got this month! I hope you have a great start to your year!

Slainte!

December 6, 2016 Leave a Comment

December Favorites

It’s the most wonderful time of the year! I’m here with December Favorites!

NAEIR

For months, I’ve been keeping a little secret to myself – NAEIR! You guys…you’re either gonna love me or hate me – because your classroom budget will be blown out the door after you visit this website!!

NAIER’s mission is to get high-quality, goods from American corporations into classrooms {and other non-profit organizations} for a fraction of their retail cost!

I’ve been a member for about a year and I’ve scored a Scotch Laminator {and laminating pouches} more 3M Command Hooks than I will ever need, Crayola markers and crayons, endless stickers, Dry Erase markers, and so much more!

Each morning, I get an email with the latest items added to the catalog. That’s dangerous – I start looking and can’t stop myself from looking! It’s a treasure hunt each and every day!

The best part? The Teacher Program is free!

Go check it out and see what you can score for your classroom…for a steal!

Essential Oils

I have tasted the Essential Kool-Aid and I want more! I always thought that oils were just to diffuse. My oh my, was I wrong! I’ve made all sorts of lotions, potions, and cures 🙂

I’ve even made a Pinterest board if you need some inspiration!

Follow Lucky to Be in First’s Lunch Bunch Board on Pinterest.

I bought my essential oils from my friend, Valentine! You should definitely add the starter kit to your Christmas wishlist!

But if you don’t want the whole YL kit and caboodle, start small! Buy a diffuser from Amazon and a few oils to get started! My favorite oils are Peppermint and Lemon!

There are so many ‘recipes’ out there to stay healthy as the weather drops!

Wellness Formula

Speaking of staying healthy…you need to order yourself some Wellness Formula. A coworker shared this little secret with me a few years ago and {knock on wood} it’s actually prevented me from getting sick!

At the first sign of malaise, you simply take a few a few capsules and drink a bunch of water! Voila – you stay healthy!

Book Pairings on Instagram

You guys know I love me some good books! You too? {No wonder we’re friends!} Make sure to head on over and follow Laci from BookPairings. She makes great book suggestions – and gives honest opinions!

I have a list as long as my arm to devour during Winter Break! Here’s to hoping for some Amazon gift cards this year!

Secret Agent Learning

You guys…these Secret Agent activities are game changers in the classroom! My kids are so engaged!

I also just love how they’re store in my classroom!
Read more about Secret Agent Learning HERE or check ’em out on TpT!

Happy December!
Slainte!

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November 19, 2016 Leave a Comment

Mastering Short Vowels with Games

Phonics is probably my favorite subject to teach! English is SUCH a hard language and phonics gives children a chance to connect these tricky sounds to something! Because I teach phonics in some capacity each day, I like to mix it up!

You may have found some new Phonics Ideas over in my Short Vowel Savvy post!

Today, I’m sharing how I use phonics games to give students a chance to practice those sounds as much as possible!

Shutterfly Puzzles

Are you the Shutterfly’s email list? If you are, you’ll notice they send you emails all the time for free goodies! Well, one day I got an email for a FREE puzzle. I racked my brain for how I could turn this freebie offer into a classroom tool!

Ta-da! Short Vowel Puzzles! I did have to pay for the shipping {around $7, I think} but look how amazing it is!

The amazing thing about Shutterfly is that they always have sales! So even if you can’t score the puzzles for free…you can certainly get a great deal on it!

Click the picture to snag the high-resolution photos to add to Shutterfly. Then, you just simply drop the photo into your project! You can choose between a 60 and 252 piece puzzle. We don’t have all year to put them together, so I opted for the 60 piece 🙂

The kids L•O•V•E these puzzles!

Phonics Dominoes

I love these dominoes! Super easy to prep {just print, laminate, then cut – laminate first to save a step!} and pop into a Center or Daily 5 activity bucket!

As with any phonics activity, it’s important to review the pictures & words before you begin. Often, a lot of these words are new to your little people! If you review the words as you introduce the game, they will not bug you {as much!} during the activity!

Short Vowel Memory Games!

The latest craze to hit my classroom is our Short Vowel Memory games! Again, using the coupons Shutterfly sends me, I’ve created a Memory Game for each short vowel!

Using the “Upload Your Own” option, you can drop up to 12 pictures into the project. Since this game comes with 24 cards, you basically get two memory games for the price of one!
You have a few different options for the “back” of the game, so make sure to switch it up for each design so that you can easily keep track of game pieces!

Want to make your own? Grab the high-res pictures HERE!

Please note: these memory pieces were created with special permission from Sarah of Educlips. You may not use these high-resolution images for any purpose other than this memory game or you will be in violation of my Terms of Use.

Dice-Dice Baby Games

These games aren’t limited to vowels {the bundle includes ALL of the important phonics sounds!} but these are a huge hit around these parts. I love that kids can play on their own or with a group.

They’re also self-checking on the backside, so kids can be completely independent!

Want to learn more about Dice Dice Baby? Read all about it HERE!

A few other phonics games…

I keep these low-prep clip cards, puzzles, and short vowel spelling cards hanging in our Daily 5 area so kids can easily grab and get to work! You can find all of these activities inside these phonics packs!

I think the more you ~~shove in their face~~ expose students to words, they really do start to pick it up!

Slainte!

November 6, 2016 Leave a Comment

Spectacular Sight Word Activites

Sight Words {as you know} are a HUGE part of early reading! It is estimated that up to 75% of words that young children read are sight words! So, it’s ESSENTIAL that we make sure we do all we can to make sure kids can quickly recognize these words!

So the students become familiar with the words, we do lots of activities incorporating the words!

Top Secret Words

Top Secret Words are my favorite new way to get the kiddos practicing their sight words! More importantly, the students love Top Secret Words!

Simply grab a sight word list and allow your students to write the words using Secret Message Invisible Pens!

To make it even more fun, photocopy the Top Secret Words page onto Astrobrights!

You can snag the printable FREEBIE here!

Word Wall on the Go!

Word Wall on the go allows your students to bring the word wall to their desk!

I love that students can easily grab the words and take them back to their seat!

Lunchbox Sight Words

A super simple activity to prep are these Lunchbox Sight Words!

The kids pull out a sight word and use the magnetic letters to spell the word out.

Grab the sight word file HERE.

I just printed onto bright Astrobrights and used these thin magnets to make them stick inside the metal lunchbox from Oriental Trading! Make sure to poke around for a free shipping code on OTC!

The lowercase magnetic letters are from Amazon but you can snag a set at Walmart, Target or even the dollar store, if you get lucky!

Want even more ways to get your kids to practice their sight words? Head over and snag a TON of FREEBIES here!

Slainte!

November 4, 2016 1 Comment

November Must Have List

Hello, Fall! The crisp, November weather is certainly here! Boots and scarves are making lots of appearances in my daily wardrobe these days!

Rachel Hollis

You know I love to read! {Check out my Reading Lists HERE and HERE} Well, some of the most entertaining books I’ve read recently are by Rachel Hollis.

She wrote an adorable series about a group of gals that you just won’t be able to put down!

You guys…I have a total girl crush on Rachel. Seriously, I follow her on Instagram and I know we would be friends in real life if we lived closer {and she knew I existed!} She shares everything from her adorable family, struggle with adoption, too cute for words outfits and inspirational musings.

Rachel has an awesome website {The Chic Site} and, she even has a Book Club!

Because of her book club, I recently read The Hating Game – such a FUN read!

Okay, go “meet” Rachel. I’m sure you’ll just love her, too!

Popsugar Must Have Box

I’m obsessed with subscription boxes these days! But one of my favorites is definitely the Popsugar Must Have box! What’s funny is that I really don’t like surprises in any other area of my life…except for the surprises that come in my endless subscription boxes!

October’s box was the best! I did not give away a single thing {sorry, Kath!}

Picture Source

Kendra Scott

Okay, so I’m definitely late to this Kendra Scott party, but man am I glad I finally got the invite!

When I was in Chicago last month, I broke down and splurged on my first two pieces!

The Sophee Drop Earrings & Elton Bracelet go with everything! I love them!

And do you want some good news?? They now offer a 15% off teacher discount at their stores {insert squeal!} So add these goodies to your Christmas list! I also learned {from Megan of I Teach. What’s Your Superpower?} that if you visit a Kendra store during your birthday month, you get any piece at 50% off!

Shake Shack

Sadly, I do not live near a Shake Shack here in the Bay Area. Sigh. But I’ve recently indulged while in Chicago and NYC. I can assure you will visit the Shake Shack in every city I visit. {My mouth is actually watering as I write this!}

I may get some flack for this, but Shake Shack is WAY better than In-n-Out! If you have a chance to eat there, GO!

Alright, that’s it for this month! Happy November!

Slainte!

This is Us

Oh, the Place You’ll Go

Spring is Near!

Textile Rainbow Art

March B.A.T. Book

Grow a Leprechaun!

Draw a Leprechaun!

Catch Some Leprechauns!

March Madness Fun!

A Few Books

Essential Oils

Short Vowel Memory Games!

Top Secret Words

Lunchbox Sight Words

Rachel Hollis

Kendra Scott

Shake Shack

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