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Teacher Talk Tuesday

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Hello and happy Tuesday!

Yesterday was a really productive day at school, my new classroom is ready to go, and I have the first few days planned.

I’ve put a lot of time, effort (and money!) into my new classroom, but I know it will be worth it in the end. The good news is that for the next few years, I will be in this classroom, so I won’t have to do as much next year.

A couple of weeks ago, I shared a few things I’d purchased for my room, and today, I’m giving a little tour of my space.

Here’s a peek at a few of my favorite things in my new classroom.

This little purple stand came from one of my trips to Five Below. I will have a few meetings on Zoom, so I can prop my computer on it, but for now, I’m using it for my phone which then gave me a little bit of space underneath for pens and pencils.

Behind my desk, I have some shelves, and I’ve made the most of them. I have a few decorative items, things students have given me through the years, as well as trays for the papers I need to pass back and binders with my unit plans in them. This space is a mix of cute and functionality.

Earlier in the summer, I shared that Hadley helped me put up the bulletin board paper and border and that “August me” would thank “June me” for doing that task. Well, it’s true! It was nice to have the paper and border up, and Hadley helped me with the parts of speech and writing posters a couple of weeks ago. This is a colorful corner for sure.

Hadley also helped me put up my magnet border, and these white board magnets also make my white boards more colorful. Now, I need to actually write the date, learning target and success criteria for tomorrow. (I honestly loathe writing the LT and SC…the kids don’t look at it…it’s all for show!)

I’ve had these “how to pass” and “how to flunk” posters my entire teaching career, so of course they had to go with me to my new room. The banner brightens up this wall, and I outlined the posters with border.

Every year, some student looks at these and says, “Oh…it’s easier to pass than to fail?” #myworkhereisdone !

Under those posters, I put a cute lamp from Home Goods and new trays for papers. My old ones are the traditional plastic ones that I’ve had for years, so I did purchase these new wire ones in a fun purple color.

A few weeks ago, Hadley helped me with my faux bulletin board. When I show it to people who stop by, they think it’s an actual bulletin board. haha

I’ve had the “what good readers do” criteria for many years, so I thought this was a fun way to display that info.

My new rolling podium is for sure a fave!

This little calendar was an impulse buy at Michaels. It makes me feel like an elementary teacher because I feel like many of them have the flip calendars on their white boards. I love how colorful this one is.

I’m going to put a few school related items on this white board, but the clock is a fun touch, and then I added two baskets for papers I will need for class.

You know I love a lamp!! So, I picked up another cordless lamp from Walmart for my desk.

Lastly, this little note pad has come in handy the past week. I picked it up at Michael’s (I think?), and it’s helped me stay organized lately.

The school bell officially rings tomorrow! The thing about having to go back over a week before students start means that I’m definitely ready for the kids to come to school and for classes to start.

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Prime Purchases

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Hello and happy Monday!

How was your weekend? We aren’t even back to school yet, and ours was full of high school volleyball. Hadley’s team was in a local tournament this weekend, and it was fun to see the girls back on the court.

Today, I’m clinging to summer break as it’s my last official day of summer before meetings and professional development (now called professional learning…maybe we’re developed enough? haha) starts tomorrow. Students don’t start back until next Wednesday, so my kids still have a few more days of relaxation.

It’s the first Monday of the month, so I’m sharing my Amazon purchases from July.

Most of my Amazon purchases were for school as I shared in the Teacher Talk post last week. I did update it and add a couple of items that I purchased after sharing that post in case you’re interested.

My classroom is officially set up, and now I need to get focused on actual back to school things like creating a syllabus, making copies, and planning first day of school activities.

This tank popped up as “something I might like,” and I do like it. I prefer “muscle tanks” for working out, and this light weight, flowy fabric is perfect. It comes in lots of colors, and you can’t beat the price!

Another month of ordering these under eye patches that are a part of my morning wake up routine. I believe this was my twelfth time ordering.

I finally caved and ordered more forks because…

I give up. Where did all my forks go? This pack is more than what I needed, so I added a few to our silverware drawer, and will save the rest for if/when we need them.

Travis ordered this shoe bag, so he could wash Hayden’s shoes, and it worked perfectly for our needs.

I ordered this blouse last fall, and I loved it so much that I ordered it in a second color almost immediately. Well, in my original order, I sized up, and didn’t need to. So, when this blouse was on major sale for Prime Days, I ordered it again and donated the other blue one. So, now I have it in blue and black, both in my correct size. It’s so good, I want it in another color.

How does Hadley stay looking fifteen? Well, it might be because she has snail mucin as part of her skincare routine! She asked me to re-order this as it’s a staple in her daily routine. Maybe I should try it!

She also requested more earrings, and picked out this pack of gold hoops…

….and this pack of pearl stud earrings.

In 8th grade, when Hadley was going to all the cotillion dances, she wore the same strappy block heels. So, before her cousin’s wedding a few weeks ago, we got her this pair because I have similar ones that I love so much.

Travis ordered Hayden a few pairs of shorts before his running camp in July.

Lastly, my “major” Prime Days purchase was this walking pad, and I love it! I’ve used it nearly every day to get a few extra steps in.

I did debate on buying one with a handle bar, but I went with the one without as I didn’t want it to be an eye sore. I found the perfect spot in our basement where it’s tucked away, and I have a wall on one side, and then a chair on the other side if I feel like I might need help with balance. When I have reached out for the chair, it hasn’t been a bit deal…it’s not that I’ve really lost my balance, it’s just nice to know I have something nearby if needed. I am not a very coordinated person!

That being said, I absolutely don’t know how people use a desk with it. I can barely just listen to my book and walk, but you do you (boo!) if you are able to type and scroll while walking!

This same brand also has a walking pad option that has an incline which might be a preference for some too.

I love that there’s a remote, and a spot for the remote, so it doesn’t get lost. There’s an app too, but I haven’t used that. I don’t see my running crew running on it…it’s definitely more for easy walking in my opinion. I have zero regrets about this purchase!

I’m thinking August will be a “lighter” Amazon month. July was kind of like December with lots of extra purchases for school, and now we should be good to go for a while.

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Teacher Talk Tuesday

Posted on by jgalvinwhite

Hello and happy Tuesday!

I hope your week is off to a great start. Well, this time next week, I will be at an all day professional development with my fellow high school teachers. To say that I’m clinging to summer would be an understatement. That being said, there are a few things I that I actually look forward to when going back to school…buying my new lesson planner and desk calendar as well as setting up my classroom.

This year, I moved rooms! Moving rooms is a headache, but I was able to get a much bigger classroom after a fellow co-worker retired. So, setting up my classroom has meant a bit more than in years past…by a bit more, I mean what used to take about an hour has now totaled about seven hours of classroom set up…so far!

I’m not sure how many educators read my blog, but you might find other uses for my purchases too. Today, I’m sharing some of my recent classroom purchases.

This wall clock is something that I’ve had saved on one of my Amazon lists, and decided this was the year to buy it on Prime Days! I have it all set up, and I love the fun colors.

My new room has a few bookshelves on the wall, and these clear book ends have worked well for my teaching resources.

I saw this game and thought it might be a fun bellringer idea. I haven’t even read the rules…haha!..but the cards have random ideas…anything from pickles to Harry Potter to public speaking. Anyway, I think this would be a great way to get my students thinking…pick five topics, then rank them first to worst and tell me their reasoning. We’ll see how it goes.

I bought these binders last year, and they worked out perfectly for the four English 1 units that I taught. So, I bought the same four pack for my English 2 classes this year. (I have English 1 and English 2 this year)

With the binders, I bought another pack of dividers. I don’t need a full set per binder…just a few tabs.

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I was so excited about the next two items…both magnets.

How cute is this magnetic border? I bought two packs, and Hadley helped me and put it around my white board.

Then, I decided to order this pack of colorful whiteboard magnets. Yes, I can erase the whiteboard every day, but some magnets will stay put all year (like the date, agenda, etc), but I can move around the colorful magnets for classes and activities.

Not the best lighting, but here’s my board:

…and magnets:

I have a “comfy” corner with a chair and a lamp. This rug was a good fit for the space.

Thanks to chrome books, we need lots of extension cords and plugs for charging, so I bought this 5 foot power strip…

…as well as this 10 foot one. In my new room, only two of four walls have outlets which means I’m using lots of extension cords and power strips.

I also purchased this magnetic dry erase marker holder. I have two white boards put together, so I figured these would be good at each end of the boards.

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This pencil holder was too cute to pass up.

Lastly, I’m cheating on “Happy Planner” with this Hadley Designs planner. I’ve purchased other Hadley Designs things like lunch box notes when the kids were in elementary school, so I knew this would be a good option. My school is moving to the traditional A day/B day block schedule, and the layout of this one seems like what I need.

I also purchased these Hadley Designs parts of speech/writing posters to use to finish up my last bulletin board.

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During Prime Days, I also bought the rolling adjustable podium that I’ve had on my list, and Trav just put it together for me. It’s perfect for the front of my classroom. It seems to go in and out of stock, but this is the one that my friend has and it seems the same as what I purchased.

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The same friend has these light covers too. How cute! Classroom lighting can be harsh, y’all! I haven’t purchased them yet, but I just might in the future.

Besides Amazon, I picked up a few organizational things at Target and replenished some school supplies at Walmart.

I know this may seem like a lot, but most days, I’m at school more than I’m at home. I like for my room to feel organized, cozy, and a spot that students will enjoy. Also, next year I definitely won’t have to buy as much because I will mostly have what I need for this classroom.

If you are an educator (former or current), I’d love to hear what you teach/taught and how many years you have been/were in the classroom.

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Prime Purchases

Posted on by jgalvinwhite

Hello and happy Tuesday! It’s also the start of Amazon Prime days.

Last month, I was “late” sharing my Prime Purchases, so I’m getting back on track sharing them today…close to the first of the month.

Before I move on with the post, I do want to acknowledge the destruction and devastation in Texas. I can’t imagine what those families and sweet campers must be feeling. I breathed a huge sigh of relief when Hadley’s camp bus pulled up late Sunday night. While she wasn’t in Texas, it’s hard having your kids away from home, in another state, when such a sad situation is unfolding. My thoughts and prayers continue to be with the Camp Mystic community and their families.

This month’s purchases are a mix of things for everyone in my family.

Trav is always on the kids about staying hydrated. Even in the summer, Hayden is still running most mornings, and Hadley has workouts and volleyball. He ordered these electrolytes packets, and then he put them in a mason jar with the other flavor that had arrived first. He reminds the kids to stop by “hydration station” which is what he calls the mason jar situation. haha

Travis also ordered himself a propane tank gauge…I guess he got tired of me being annoyed when he goes to grill and then realizes the tank is empty!

Hadley ordered this case for her Air Pods before she left for camp. She wanted to be able to clip them to her wristlet wallet.

Hadley’s had her eye on one of these open back tops, and she needed something blue for “red/white/blue” theme for July 4th at camp. Anyway, it’s a cute top and comes in lots of colors. I’ve washed it once, and did let it hang dry rather than put it in the dryer…just in case it were to shrink.

Hadley needed a second pair of sheets. She has one pair and a flannel pair, so now that it’s summer, it’s too hot for the flannel pair. Anyway, I chose the light blue set to match her bedding, but they come in lots of colors and patterns.

Hayden’s phone charger broke, so I ordered this two pack. Now we have a back up charger if needed. I bought the white set, but I like that there are some color options; I’ve thought about getting Hadley the pink set, so they don’t get their chargers mixed up and then fight about it…ugh.

I hadn’t bought a new swimsuit this year, but I had this one saved in one of my Amazon lists. I’ve been going to the pool much more frequently lately, so I did order this one and it’s the CUPSHE brand. I originally saved it because it has the thin straps and most of my swimsuits have thicker straps. Anyway, I’ve already worn in a few times, and the straps are adjustable.

After the kids had their wisdom teeth extracted, I wanted a night light in the hall just so it’s easier to see if any of us got up in the nighttime. I guess that applies to all nights, but I was just thinking in case they got up as they usually sleep through the night…and into lunchtime. haha

I bought the “warm light” set, but there are a few colors tones.

Lastly, my dad wanted a new folding chair for his back porch, and this one was his request. We have two folding chairs that rock, so I can appreciate why this would be a top request for him. He takes his bird watching and cigar smoking on his back porch very seriously!

With Prime Days starting today, I know there will be lots of posts in the blog world and on social media. I may share some of my faves on Instagram as the week goes on, but I don’t have a Prime Days post planned. I have a short list, but it’s mostly for school. I have my eye on this rolling desk to use as a podium in the front of my classroom, this digital clock and some power strips. I will say, I’ve really thought about purchasing a walking pad for home (not for school!), and I’d say Prime Days would be the time to do it. I have three saved, but this one has the most reviews. If you have any walking pad recs, I’ll take them!

As always, I appreciate when you use my links to shop. I’m always grateful to earn a bit on Amazon every month, and that’s because of you!

Thank you.

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Prime Purchases

Posted on by jgalvinwhite

Hello and happy Tuesday!

Well, this post is over a week late per my typical blogging schedule, but it’s summer and I’m out of whack! haha

One of my favorite posts to write every is month is this Prime Purchases post, so please forgive my tardiness.

Here are some purchases over the past six weeks or so…

Well, I’ve mentioned time and time again how much I love these Cushionaire sandals, and I’ve had this pair for four years. Well, I’d worn them to the ground, and I did buy a new pair…and my feet have never been happier! (I do size up one full size in this sandal)

While in South Carolina for spring break, I lost one of my Air Pods! It was the craziest thing…I’d come in from the beach and was washing my hands. I looked in the mirror and saw my Air Pod fall out of my ear…but I couldn’t find it anywhere! I was so annoyed not being able to find it.

My mom had given me the Air Pods for Christmas probably four years ago, so I’d had them for a bit. I’d toyed with the idea of getting a new pair but held off. After about a month, I realized how much I missed having wireless headphones/ear buds for walks and listening to books. You know I’m an audio book girl now!

Anyway, a quick search on Amazon, and I found these. Now, I did a double take when I saw the price mark down….over $100 to nearly $25, but I ordered them…and they have been great! The price doesn’t seem to have gone back up, so who knows, but after using them every day for the past month, I love them…and they’ll certainly do the trick for the time being. They have the noise canceling feature which is mind blowing to me as I didn’t have that with my Air Pods. The charge seems to last without issue and they do come with s/m/l silicone ear pieces if you need to change out. Whatever it came with has worked for me. There are a few colors, and I went with the pretty “azure” color.

Anyway, I’ve been pleasantly surprised with this purchase!

We have a couple of spots in our house where a lamp would be perfect, but we don’t have an outlet. Tina (@to_mimishousewego) has shared this lamp quite a few times, and I finally bought it.

I really like it! It was taller than I was expecting, but it fits where I was hoping it would on this table at the end of the hall. I use it most every night for a few hours. It has three settings, and I’ve been charging it about once a week. It’s been a great option for what I was wanting.

I bought Hadley this tennis skirt in case she needed a back up one for her summer job. It’s teen girl approved.

Also teen girl approved (but not limited to teen girl!) are these pjs. Last summer, I got Hadley this pair in gray, and she’s worn them a ton…so much so that she requested another pair…in navy. These are truly her favorite pjs!

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Hayden wins for most shoes in our house…but of course, they are mostly tennis/running shoes! Trav bought him this expandable shelf for his closet, and it’s been the perfect solution to keeping his shoes organized and off the floor.

I shared that Hadley went to a music festival a couple of weeks ago, and this brave girl…

…broke in these boots at the festival. She wore them for over eight hours and has no complaints.

I’ve had this swim cover up for at least three years. I have it in light blue and navy. Well, when I saw the price was less than $10, I purchased another one. After three years, my navy one had shrunk a bit…I think it got put in the dryer once, which I don’t recommend.

Me in Mexico a couple of summers ago wearing the blue one. Truly, it’s light-weight, stylish and so cute!

Every few years, I replace some of my most used utensils. For Christmas, one of my suggestions to my mother-in-law for me was a new small pair of tongs…and I love them. We have a large set of tongs but at some point, Trav held them too close to the grill and they melted a bit. Anyway, long story short, I threw them away and ordered this set.

Speaking of Trav, he misplaced his phone charger, so I ordered this two pack, so he’d quit using my charger. haha

Hayden still loves playing golf…and when not on a golf course, he spends a lot of time “playing” in the front and back yard. Trav bought him these foam golf balls, and they’ve been the real MVP of the summer!

Hayden took some with him when we went to KC last week, and they were perfect for him to chip around in my mom and dad’s backyards.

That being said, I told him if the neighbors look at him in panic, they might not understand that he is hitting foam golf balls! One of my dad’s neighbors retrieved one from her planter that Hayden hit into her backyard. Oh my!

The past couple of times I’ve gone to KC and stayed at my dad’s, I’ve wished he had a comforter for the guest bed instead of just a quilt. I like a comforter/more weight when I sleep. I’d made a note to see what I could find before our summer visit, and this comforter is perfect!

I had it sent straight to his house before our arrival and was pleasantly surprised with the quality and comfort. I chose a neutral color, but there are so many color ways.

Before we know it, Amazon will be hosting their Prime Days in July…but who wants to think about July?!

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Friday Favorites {#259}

Posted on by jgalvinwhite

Hello and happy Friday!

This my last official Friday of school, and it’s the first day of final exams. Nothing like a wonky schedule to make everyone feel even more off kilter as we wrap up the year. We still have two more days after Memorial Day. I feel like we should always be finished before Memorial Day weekend.

Also, there’s still a whole week of May left, and I feel like “Maycember” has already done me in.

As always, I’m linking up with Andrea and Erika for this week’s Friday Favorites.

Here are some favorites from the week:

Another week of track being a favorite. Last Saturday was the regional race, and both kids ran. Hayden had the 1600m, and Hadley ran the 4×200 and the 400m race. I hate for Hayden that his season ended without a PR. While his time is great by most everyone’s standards, he was aiming for under 4:40 and didn’t get close to that time.

Hadley’s relay team ran well, and Hadley had almost a two second PR in the 400m. We’ll find out for sure soon, but she’s mostly headed to the state meet in both events.

I know I share a lot about their athletic accolades, but they know that what’s important is getting good grades, being polite, helping others, being a good teammate, being a gracious winner and loser, and always trying their best. I promise, it’s not all about the athletics in our house.

One thing they don’t tell you about having twins is how hard it is when one struggles and the other succeeds. I’ve always said that I’m thankful that my twins are boy/girl because if they were boy/boy or girl/girl, I’d probably compare them more. Even now, for example with track, one runs longer distance and one runs shorter distance. That being said, as you know, Hayden runs year round and Hadley runs just during the spring. So, I know he was bummed about how his season ended, but I know he’ll rally to support his sister in a couple of weeks at state. It’s just hard seeing your kids feeling defeated when they’ve worked really hard, but they have great perspective on it all. Some athletes run to be a part of team, others run for health reasons, some run for fun and others are a little more competitive and all of those athletes have a spot on the track team…which is one of the reasons I love track season. That being said, track season is long, y’all!

Another favorite this week was seeing so many peonies at Trader Joe’s.

Of course, I picked up a bouquet as well as this candle. I hadn’t seen the garden party scent before, but it’s lovely!

Homer is always a favorite. The other night I was home alone and couldn’t find Homer. I called for him with no luck. I checked outside one more time and then I spotted him in Hayden’s room! I think I interrupted his nap.

Fave Outfit:

I know last week that I shared about my new Target “wide leg sailor” jeans/pants that I got in blue and beige.

Well, on Monday I wore the beige ones with this new button down Amazon sweater, and I got so many compliments on my outfit!

This is one of those light weight sweaters that is perfect for spring and summer, and now I want it in another color.

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(Sizing note – I’d say the sweater is true to size. I did size up one because if I think something is going to be fitted/tighter on my chest, that’s what I do. I’m assuming I could have ordered my regular size based on how this one fits, but this one fits just fine…it fits, but it’s not too loose if that makes sense) (Also, the pants come in so many colors if you are interested, just an FYI)

Also, a skinnier sandal (like the ones in the pic with the blue pants) would have been better suited for these pants, but my feet needed more support that day, and these sandals continue to be a fave.

Favorite Milestone…

At least I think it’s a favorite…is we have two new drivers in the house. This past week, both kids passed their permit test.

The state of Kentucky recently passed the age for permit test from 16 to 15. I was 15 1/2 when I got my permit, and then we could get our license at 16. Since my kids are almost 15 1/2, I felt somewhat ok with moving forward with this process. Also, this summer, we’ll have a bit more time for them to practice driving.

I truly can’t believe we are here. I’ve told the story before that when we found out we were having twins, the first words I said to the doctor were, “When they turn 16, will we have to buy two cars?” I’m not sure why I thought sixteen years ahead, but wow…that feels like yesterday! Also, no, we aren’t getting two cars any time soon! Thankfully, they’re used to sharing what they need to share.

I thought I was ready for this, but it turns out that I’m actually not!

Favorite Mom Meme:

Please tell me this will get easier…

Like for real….will I ever feel at peace about this?!

Bonus Fave: Flashback Friday”

Take me back to the only “car” they wanted to “drive” was attached to a grocery cart!

Weekly Recap:

I had a few posts this week in case you missed one:

Weekend Watch, Listen, Read
Teacher Talk Tues
Bathroom Update

I hope you have a wonderful three day weekend. We don’t have much on tap which is exactly what we need. Hadley has big plans to make her first drive to Starbucks. Oh, how exciting!

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Friday Favorites {#258}

Posted on by jgalvinwhite

Hello and happy Friday!

TGIF! After today, we only have one more Monday, one more Tuesday, two more Wednesdays, one more Thursday, and one more Friday…but who is counting?! haha

I saw a meme that said, “Am I finishing this school year or is it finishing me?”…and I think I’ve never related to a meme more!

As always, I’m linking up with Andrea and Erika for this week’s Friday Favorites.

Here are some favorites from the week:

With such a hectic weekend, I didn’t really recap the volleyball tournament in Gatlinburg or Mother’s Day last weekend, so let’s start there.

Last weekend was Hadley’s last volleyball tournament for club season. I’m glad they were able to go somewhere fun for their last tournament and a place that they’ve been to before so we knew the lay of the land. We arrived around 8:00 on Friday night and got settled in. Hadley found friends and hung out…and I found friends too and enjoyed a glass of wine. It was almost 11:00 before we went to bed and then had to be up at 6:00 both mornings since their team played in the early brackets on Saturday and Sunday.

With the early mornings, I guess the trade off is that we had most of Saturday afternoon and all of Saturday evening to do whatever we wanted. After the three Saturday games, the girls hit up the water park, and I was lazy in the hotel room! We ordered pizza for dinner and while the girls ate pizza and played cards, I hung out with a couple of the moms.

Sunday, they had two games in the silver bracket. They played well overall, but were bummed to lose their last game on Sunday to finish up the season. That being said, it was a great season and a fun weekend!

We got home around 4:30, and when I pulled down the street, I saw hanging ferns which are my traditional Mother’s Day gift, and new planters for the front porch. I got a bit of a nap before taking a shower. Then, the kids gave me flowers and a card, and Trav made a steak dinner!

The flowers are from this flower bar that we have in town…meaning it’s a bar where you can get a beverage but also pick out flowers?! I’ve never been, but the flowers Hayden and Trav picked out are so pretty.

We finished the night watching American Idol, and I was absolutely ready for bed.

I missed the tradition of church, pic with the kids and brunch for Mother’s Day, but this one was still good overall! I felt the love 🙂

I’ve made a commitment to get back to moving this week. On Monday, I went to the gym and did the elliptical for 30 minutes. Tuesday, I did a 20 minute workout at home and took Homer for a walk. Wednesday, I went for a 30 minute walk and then swung back by the house to pick up Homer for a lap around the block. He wasn’t his usual hyper self, and I was going to go further, but when he saw our street, he turned to go down it. I told Trav that later and that’s when Trav told me he’d already taken him for a walk that afternoon. Obviously, two walks isn’t too much exercise, but he must have been tired!

I have a couple of favorite outfits this week…

Y’all, I’ve shared these linen pants before (I have two pairs!), but then I saw a shorter version (by a different brand), and wanted to give them a try for spring/summer. I love them too! I did size up one based on the original ones I ordered and returned. I paired them with this button down that I love as well. Also, I purchased a new pair of my favorite sandals. I looked back and I bought my other pair that I wear all of the time in 2021. It’s crazy how the straps/buckle are still in great shape, but I’d worn them to the ground. When I put my new pair on, it was like my feet got a hug! Apparently, I really needed a new pair.

Another favorite outfit from the week includes my new favorite pants (jeans?) from Target. I’ve seen these “high-rise sailor wide leg ankle jeans” (try saying that five times fast!) everywhere, and last weekend when I was scrolling my phone, I noticed that they were $16.80! So, I ordered them and the blue and the beige color. I did size up one since they are high rise, and they fit perfectly. The price seems to be back to the original $28, but maybe they’ll go on sale again…and if not, they are definitely worth $28!

I wore them with another favorite Amazon blouse and my tried and true Amazon cardigan.

Look at this fun mail that I received! One of my mom’s friends who reads the blog (hi, Sheila!) sent me this search AND color Golden Girls book. Can you even?! This is such a thoughtful gift!

Bathroom update…we had the tub resealed, and it looks brand spanking new! We’d debated pulling the tub out and getting a new one, but our neighbor who has been helping us suggested getting our tub resealed. That saves on labor and cost, and it’s the original iron tub…so most likely whatever we replaced it with wouldn’t be the same quality.

She’s beautiful!

This weekend, I think we’ll get the shower head and tub fixtures installed, and that should pretty much wrap up this project! I truly love walking by the bathroom and seeing her in all her glory! I will share a before/after post soon.

Favorite Mom Meme:

Haha! This one is so true!

Weekly Recap:

The end of the school year schedule is really catching up with me, so I only have two other posts this week, but they were fun to write:

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What are your weekend plans? We have a busy Saturday and a chill Sunday…which is kind of our “normal programming” these days.

The weather on Sunday looks beautiful, and I’d love nothing more than to sit on the back patio, get a little sun, and read a book!

I hope you have a great weekend.

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Hello and happy Thursday!

Did you catch my post yesterday? I was running a bit late finishing it up, but wanted to keep up with my blogging schedule.

Today’s post was meant for Monday, but that’s ok…there’s never a wrong time to share Amazon purchases.

Here’s what I bought in April:

Well, quite a few of my purchases were for the kids’ Easter baskets.

After Andrea shared these shorts, I ordered a pair for Hayden. At this point, I don’t think he can have too many shorts as he changes in his clothes a couple of times a day thanks to running, workouts, and school.

I guess you can also not have too many golf balls!

For Hadley, I put this hair wax stick in her Easter basket. She had mentioned it previously and how it would help with some of her fly aways.

I thought these towels would be perfect so she doesn’t have to use two bigger towels after she dries off in the shower. She’s been using this hair wrap towel, and it’s been perfect.

I got both kids these microfiber towels…and well, of course, they aren’t that exciting of an Easter basket stuffer, but they do come in handy. They are great for drying off after a wet track meet or golf game.

I was “influenced” by this dress when it popped up on an Amazon ad. I’ve already worn it a few times, and I love the style and the length. I know I will wear it to school with a cardigan and this summer as well. It comes in many colors, and FYI – I did size down one, and it fits perfectly.

I needed more of my eye masks, so I placed another order for another pack of my “go to” ones.

This soap holder has been the perfect addition to my shower. My bar of soap kept sliding off the glass shelf in my shower which was driving me crazy! Now the soap stays put.

The back sticks to the shower, and you push the center for it to stick. That being said, the back of it is flat and not a suction cup. The instructions say it can be removed using a credit card or something to get behind it to pop it off the wall. So far, mine has stayed put and is just where I need it, so I haven’t needed or wanted to remove it.

This pack of soap savers came were also just what I needed for the soap holder.

I’ve also placed a couple of orders for our bathroom update including this rug/bath mat:

…and these little plastic canisters. I actually ordered a three pack and a four pack because I wanted to use them in the new bathroom as well as in our other two bathrooms.

I’m obsessed with this little part of our new bathroom:

I ordered new shower steamers that the kids can use when they take showers. I’ve ordered this pack a few times, and I love how colorful and fragrant they are. I used the remaining canisters for cotton balls and Q-tips in my bathroom closet as well as in Trav/Hayden’s bathroom. I’m so glad I got plastic canisters rather than glass ones which is what I originally thought I wanted…because I’ve already dropped the lids on these a time or two…and nothing has broken!

What was your latest Amazon purchase?

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Hello and happy Monday!

How was your weekend? Our weather was so dreary here! Let’s just say that spring break hasn’t started with sunshine!?

Thanks so much for the prayers and good vibes from Travis on Friday. His surgery went well, and he’s been recovering this weekend. Hopefully, he’s good to go!

It’s the first Monday of the month, so I’m sharing my Amazon purchases.

I included this meme because it’s the other way around…Trav has had some Amazon purchases lately. haha

Hadley and I went to Louisville a couple of weeks ago for my niece’s bridal shower. I think this was the first time I’ve ordered from an Amazon wedding registry, and I ten out of ten recommend.

On her registry, she had these freezer trays for meal prep, and…

...this three tiered serving tray. The tray brought back a memory I’d forgotten about….just that we had a three tiered tray on our wedding registry. I still occasionally use it and…twenty years later, I’m buying a serving tray for the flower girl in my wedding.

Travis and Hayden have been getting into my workout bands, and I needed a new set. Truly, I’d had my other set for a few years, but they’ve been using a few bands, and where have they gone? Probably in Hayden’s track bag or somewhere, but not where they are supposed to be. So, I actually ordered two sets…one for me, and one for them.

I needed a new pill box, so I ordered this colorful one.

My new set of jumbo paperclips have been the perfect replacement for the ones that I’ve apparently used or lost this year!

I already had this sweater in beige, and I ordered another in black. It’s the perfect staple and amazing quality. The price…less than $15. Can you believe it? Again, ten out of ten recommend.

So, I have this blouse in another color that I ordered it last year. I wear it a lot in the fall and spring. Well, I ordered the blue and white stripe, but bonus…this version has pockets!

I bought these linen pants in gray last summer, and then ordered them in navy recently. They have been perfect to wear to school with both of the tops above.

My favorite tumbler was on sale, so I ordered the “sea glass sage” color. I’m still using my lilac one, but since I’ve used it every day for almost two years, it’s been dropped, dinged and scratched a few times. The Simply Modern brand has sooo many cute colors and patterns.

Trav ordered Hayden some socks because he can never have too many!

I’m not sure how much I will post this week, but for sure I’ll be back for Friday Favorites!

What’s your latest Amazon purchase?

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Hello and happy Monday!

How was your weekend? Ours was a busy but good one. Friday after school, I was in my pajamas as quickly as possible! Saturday and Sunday, Hadley had a volleyball tournament, but at least it was in town, so we didn’t have to travel. Saturday night was just what I needed after my 6:00 alarm; I binged Southern Charm and went to bed at a decent time. Thankfully, the Sunday volleyball call time wasn’t 7 am like on Saturday, and Hadley’s team played well!

We’re gearing up for a great week ahead.

Today, I’m sharing my February Amazon purchases.

I saw this meme and it made me laugh!

This month’s Amazon purchases can be put into two categories: “school” or “re-order.”

School:

My Expo spray for my white board was running low, so I turned to Amazon and saw these cleaning wipes. They’ve worked out great!

I’ve had a cute Golden Girls key chain for quite a few years, but if I don’t have pockets, I have to hold on to my keys when I leave my classroom. This Scrunchie key ring is cute and just what I needed.

I’m hoping this pack of sticky notes will get me through the rest of the school year.

I’ve ordered this colorful pack of small (5×8)notepads in the past, and they are my favorite. I keep a couple at home, one in my school bag and one in my desk drawer. They are the perfect size to use to jot down notes and makes lists.

Re-orders:

Well, I guess the note pads above are a re-order, but my other re-orders are beauty products including…

This brow wand that both Hadley and I use to fluff up our eyebrows.

Speaking of Hadley, she bought this blush…

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…and this contour wand again. I have both as well, but I don’t use them as much as she does.

This is my second time ordering this “honey milk” to I use before putting on my facial serums in the morning and before bed. I guess I could buy the bigger one,but the $8 price tag for the smaller one that lasts me about a month has been working for me.

Another month, and another order of my favorite under eye masks. They help me start my day off right. I ordered another pack of these as well, but I typically keep them with my travel skincare. Since they are in individual packages, I like taking them to use and throw away as I go.

Do you have a Prime purchase that you often re-order?

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