Currently January 2016

Listening- Music: Adele, Ellie Goulding and Sara Bareilles 

Audible- I love audible. I have a monthly subscription. The best is finding books that the author narrates. My favorites so far were Mindy Kaling's books. They were absolutely hilarious and she narrates. I am now listening to Rainn Wilson's book, The Bassoon King. It is much more serious compared to hers, but still very interesting. 

Loving- My new Tieks. I have become obsessed with Tieks. They are very pricey, but once you take the plunge and try them out, you will become absolutely obsessed and need a pair at every holiday or basically just make excuses for why you need to order more. I recently added Sand Snake to my collection. I now have 4 pair: black, camel, leopard print, and sand snake. I went with neutral options that I could wear with almost anything. 

Thinking-2016 Goals, this is always hard for me to focus and come up with realistic goals for the new year, but I understand it is valuable to reflect on the past year and set goals for the future. 

Overall, I need to take better care of myself. I need to drink more water and exercise. I am even considering waking up 20 min. earlier than usual each morning and getting on the elliptical before going to work. Hopefully, this will work. I just know that I need to do more to take care of myself.

I always look forward to setting a GOODREADS goal each year. I enjoy reading books and then keeping up with what I have read and plan to read using goodreads. If you are a reader, I definitely suggest you make a goodreads account. It is so much fun to see what your friends and family are reading. As well as see recommendations based on the books you have enjoyed. 

Last year my goal was to read 35 books and I actually read 41. In the past I read about 25 books a year. so for the upcoming 2016 I am setting my goal at 36. 

Check out GOODREADS HERE. 

TPT- I don't have a specific goal for TPT at the moment, other than to continue to create products that I use in my own classroom and that my students successfully enjoy to use. My most recent product that I created is a 20 page set of reading practice sheets that students can use QR Codes to check their answers after completing the sheet. They can be used for morning work, homework, or during reading centers. I already know that I want to create more products that incorporate technology in my classroom. 

See more about this product HERE

Wanting- A new curler set and to actually take time to do something fun with my hair. I constantly straighten my hair flat and walk out the door. I'd like to take time to learn to use some ideas from thesmallthingsblog

I love all her hair and makeup tutorials. If you do not follow her, then you're welcome, you will love her whole blog. Don't look unless you have plenty of time to waste, because once you start looking, you can't stop.

Here is a set of curlers I want to complete some looks she shares about.

It's only $40 on amazon instead of $100 at the moment. I have the same brand hair dryer and I love it.

Needing- To learn more about illustrator and clip art. I have a few clip art items in my TPT store, but I really want to devote more time to learning about illustrator and how to make clip art. I was doing really well for awhile and then my computer crashed with lots of the clip art I created on it and that's why some of my sets of color only and do not include the black and white options. Here are some of the alphabet sets I have in my store and there is a super cheap BUNDLE with all my alphabet clip art, but like I said, it does not include black and white images. 

Click HERE to see the alphabet bundle. 

One little word: MOTIVATED- I'm feeling motivated and excited for 2016. So much to accomplish and so much to improve on in this coming year. 

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June Currently

I am linking up with Oh Boy Fourth Grade for June Currently

Listening- Pandora while packing up my room. I just moved my entire class from one school to a new one and then worked on unpacking boxes and then putting all the supplies away to prepare for the floor to be cleaned over the summer. I am excited to be at a new school but sad that my old school was repurposed and all my friends/colleagues were spread out throughout the county. We will have to make an effort to keep in touch. I am used to having a parapro in my room and talking during teacher workdays, but I am in first grade for next year and realized I will be in my room alone quite often before and after work. Listening to music seems like a great thing to do in the afternoons while cleaning, organizing, planning, etc.

Loving- My new hair dyer! I don't think I talked about this before, but I may have. I bought a new hair dryer on amazon and it is amazing and has cut my hair drying time in half! It is a ceramic hair dryer. The one I bought is no longer available, but I suggest that if you've had the same hair dryer for over 5 years, you should invest in a new one. :)

Thinking- I have got to get to work on a TPT To Do List and capitalize on this time off. I am starting a new grade level and want to have some resources ready to go once the year starts. Any suggestions for things I need to make for 1st grade? I also want to make more clip art. I really enjoy making clip art and it always makes me smile when my clip art sells and I imagine someone else using the clip art for their own products and classrooms.

Wanting- To post a new DonorsChoose project. I love DonorsChoose and have acquired so many wonderful things for my classroom using DonorsChoose. I need to post a new project for some first grade resources. If you have not used DonorsChoose, you should! Let me know if you have questions. I also run a Facebook Community supporting DC Projects. Click HERE to see the facebook page Georgia Peaches on DonorsChoose.

Needing- To exercise! Need I say more?

Summer Lovin- Can't wait to get back to the beach! June 14th hurry up! I have been excited for the summer to read books, TPT, plan my new class arrangement, and work on my blog. Sorry April got away from me and I barely blogged. I wish I would have done more. :(

So, here is a photo recap of April

We had a Snow Cone Truck come to our school!

Our school library gave away lots of books. I picked some to read this summer myself.

If you only knew how many cart loads of boxes and stuff I pushed this past month!

My amazing parapro that retired in April recovered my glider, so I can start new next year. 

Our school bought all the teachers Italian Ice one day. Yum!

My new classroom. 

Last look at my old classroom with everything out. 

My favorite Oak Tree at my old school. I used to see it everyday I pulled up to school and everyday when I left. 

Currently May!

Currently May! I am joining up with Oh Boy, Fourth Grade for this Linky!

1. Audio Books- I have been using Audible in the car and even at home while cooking I will continue to listen to audible using my phone. I am really enjoying it so far. It is a lot better than CD's because I can use it in the car and then anywhere else I can take my phone. 

I really enjoyed these books on audible:

I am now listening to,

2. Lunar Chronicles- I also like reading books:) This set is SOOO GOOD! I can't wait for the next book to come out. If you love Fairy Tales and Fantasy, you will love these books. 

3. I just can't get over there are only 4 weeks left in this school year! Time to start thinking about an End of the Year Party! My grade level discussed a Hawaiian Luau, but we haven't work out any details. Pinterest, here I come...

4. I really want a new purse. I've had my same Vera Bradley for about a year and that is a long time for me. I may start shopping after I finish this post. :)

5. Lots happening this Summer!

My husband and I are searching for a new home.

My school is being repurposed (meaning it is closing this year) and all the employees are being transferred to other schools in the system. This is a sad and exciting time for us. So, I am sure that means I will be in my new school getting things "just right" before school begins in August. 

We already have a beach trip planned that I am SUPER excited about!

I am hoping to get lots done on my TPT to do list, including clip art! 

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Currently March

Currently March

I am linking up with Oh' Boy Fourth Grade. 

Listening- The Fall on Netflix, sometimes you just need a good murder mystery show. I love netflix! Binge watching a show all at once is the best!

Loving- my new purchase of a Diamond Foot File by Earth Therapeutics, seriously how did I live without it? It is one of those products where right after you use it, you pick up your phone and tell your sister she has to go buy one. It's like getting a pedicure at home. It is way better than a puma stone!

Thinking- I need to tackle some things on my to do list and I just read a post about how you can write off the Vegas TPT Conference on taxes since it is a business trip, for real? Awesome! I did not go last year, but may need to attend this year. 

Wanting- Breakfast for dinner- yum. I am waiting on my hubs to get home so I can cook it and enjoy. 

Needing- to work out- My school is doing "biggest loser" and I need to work out and loose some weight. I think weather/temperature directly relate to whether or not I work out. If it is warm I have absolutely no problem going outside and jogging with my dogs. If it is cold I just want to sit under a blanket. I don't even want to get on the elliptical in the house! Of course, the above breakfast for dinner probably won't help or the girl scout cookies I bought earlier....sorry Team 1!

Spring Break Plans- We've booked a beach trip to Florida and I can't wait! That's one of the good things about being married to a teacher, you have the same weeks off and can take trips. Warm weather here we come!