One teacher's blog sharing about life, in and outside the classroom.
In honor of National Brother & Sister Appreciation Day, I wanted to take the time to write about my little sister, Hallie. As sisters, we’ve grown up a little differently than most siblings, as we have nearly 10 years between us. Because of this, sometimes I have felt more like her parent than a big […]
Pregnancy is a wild time in life, where your body goes through so many exciting, sometimes uncomfortable, changes. As you go through pregnancy, these are the 11 things that I have found to make pregnancy comfortable. **Please keep in mind that I am not a medical professional, just someone that has gone through pregnancy twice. […]
As a teacher, I am often baffled at the misconceptions that society has about teaching and teachers. The teacher in me obviously wants to teach the masses, so here are the top 5 biggest myths of teaching and some elaboration on why they are myths! 1. We are just hanging out/babysitting kids all day. When […]
Mother’s Day is coming up and as the saying goes, how do you get the best gift for someone that gave you everything? Below, I’ve compiled a list of several Mother’s Day gift ideas for the mom figures in your life. And they are all under $50! Some are even on the cheaper side, so […]
As a teacher mom, I find that keeping my home clean and organized is difficult – especially with two dogs, a cat, and a toddler! However, this past school year, I’ve made it a personal goal to divide and conquer the cleaning chores for the week. By doing so, I’ve found that I’ve been able […]
Burnout is the emotional, physical, and psychological exhaustion that results from too much stress. It’s a common problem for teachers and those in healthcare, but can impact anyone, and with post-COVID and political tensions, it seems to only be increasing. But with proper self-care, you can reverse burnout. **This post contains affiliate links, where if […]
It’s no lie that the world and the United States have had a difficult past couple of years. For Thanksgiving this year, I want to write down 22 things that I am grateful for to reflect on the positive that has happened. What is something you’re grateful for this year?
When it comes to being a teacher, choosing my outfit everyday is another decision I have to make. With each season change, I try to adjust my wardrobe too. As I was online shopping for some winter teacher outfit inspiration, I decided to share the cute winter dresses, tops, and bottoms that I felt belonged […]
It’s nearly here! The end of the school year is in sight and I know, you’re ready for summer break like yesterday. But before you start checking out, here’s a list of 9 things you should do before leaving for summer break that will help you feel more prepared to come back in the fall! […]
In parenting right now, there is a big push into Montessori parenting. When I first heard of Montessori, I was in my education program as it’s an approach to learning. When starting to add in Montessori aspects into your home and parenting style, it can be really overwhelming. However, there are 5 Montessori books that […]