I believe my kids have the greatest dad in the World. A Dad that always stops to play, a dad who loves them more than anyone and would do anything for them, and a Dad whose eyes light up when he walks in the door after a long day at work… Still, mom knows best. […]
I did not win… but here’s a prize for you!
I am bummed, I did not win the parent choice awards… Losing is no fun (unless I am losing weight)! Burgh Baby won. Congrats to that site! I know many of the 6,000 plus members on my mailring had been voting daily and many of my personal friends and family had been voting too. Thank […]
Back To School Party Winners!
I used http://www.random.org/ to pick each number for each drawing. Below are the winners! I sure hope you see your name below. Congrats to all of you! If you see your name and or email below, please email cgallagher_1999@yahoo.com with the subject, B2S Winner Address. In the message please leave the name of the item […]
Mini Offices For Home or School
Grab some file folders and make your students a mini office to place on their desks during independent work time. Parents, wouldn’t these be great for homework time too??? At this link on Teaching Heart you will find some files and pictures from teachers in the US that use mini offices in their rooms. They […]
Goodbye to Our Yummy Green Guy!
This is our green guy… given to us by my girlfriend who has a knack for farming. He loved sunning himself on our overly sunny back porch. My kids got a kick out of the size of Mr. Zuchinnie. My daughter even said it looked like a Veggie Tale. Before she got too attached… Mommy […]
Recap of BTS Party Giveaways – Last day to play is August 14th
What a fun week! Thanks to all participants! I hope to do it again. Below you will find each giveaway. It is your last day to enter each giveaway. Reread each giveaway and enter them if you can! Good luck and I cannot wait to post the results on the 17th! Check back on the […]
All Good Things Must Come to an End!
I love to party!!! All good parties have to end and this is it folks. Our back to school party has been tons of fun. I have had a blast reading your comments and posting some awesome giveaways. I look forward to many happy, happy people on the 17th of August. One last giveaway and […]
Have You Filled A Bucket Today Giveaway # 12
A must read book on my list is Have You Filled a Bucket Today. I think every teacher should have this book in their classroom and every parent should read this book to their kiddos. I blogged about it here. Through simple prose and vivid illustrations, this heartwarming book encourages positive behavior as children see […]
Birthday Zoo Signed By The Author # 11
Deborah Lee Rose must love parents and teachers. She donated her book Birthday Zoo. She even signed the paperback! Below are my thoughts on the book. I was excited to read this book when I got it in the mail. I have never read books by this author. After this read, I can’t wait to […]
Leap Frog Letter Factory Giveaway # 10
As a teacher and a parent, I have to say Leap Frog has some of the best “teaching” products. Whenever I speak to Kindergarten or Preschool Parents or Teachers I ALWAYS suggest The Letter Factory Video! It rocks and it will help your kiddos learn their letter sounds. I also love the Leapster. I am […]