Hall Passes

See I told ya, when I start a craft I need to finish it that day!

I made two for my class and two for the other teacher next door, Mrs. Taylor.
(scraping the sticker off)

(first coat of paint)


(FINISHED!)

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Feeling Crafty.

It has been quite a while since I've felt "crafty"--partly because I haven't had the time--and because when I start a project I like to finish it in one sitting.

Craft 1: "Hall Passes"--I've been giving the students in my class a laminated index card anytime that they needed to leave the room.--Totally boring, and very unoriginal. So, I wanted to spruce up the normal hall pass. --This craft I hope to finish today! As soon as I'm done I will be sure to post the "finished" project. Here's a peak of the "before."

Craft 2: My extended family picks names for Christmas. There are so many of us... so it makes it easier if we only have to buy a gift for one person! This year I got my cousin Savannah's name. She is my cousin Julie and her husband Chris' adorable three year old! I decided part of her gift would be a dress! I haven't started on it, but here's a look at the fabric for the dress! Enjoy!

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My ritual.

So, generally Friday nights are considered my "calm down" evenings. I say this because work can be very hectic at times and Monday through Friday is non-stop! Don't get me wrong, I love my job...but sometimes I need that time to gather my thoughts and just do anything but work.

The Northlake/Huntersville area is about 15 minutes away so I like to go there on Fridays. There is a Target (LOVE!) there, and that's where I generally start first! Well, in the back of the store in electronics is where I spend most of my time. So, you ask why? I love to sample the new music. Last week I probably stood there for about 3o minutes (no exaggeration) listening to the new Christmas music! Well it's not "new" music, but it's new mixes. They have classic Christmas music and rock Christmas and other types of CDS. My first thought went to what CD can I buy for my classroom. For the last week we've been listening to holiday music..I bet my assistant is going to pull out her hair by the end of the holidays because I've overplayed holiday music!! I decided it was time for a new mix. So, I settled on 2..and let me tell you, only coming out with 2 was a very hard decision! I got a "Crooner Christmas" CD and a kids Christmas sing along CD. I wish I could find the CDs online but I can't right now.

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New Moon

New Moon

(Have you seen it?)
Or maybe you haven't because you're not into the whole "vampire" thing. Well normally I'm not either. But, my friend Keri dragged me to the midnight showing of Twilight last year. And needless to say, I saw New Moon the day that it came out!

and the verdict is...It was a great movie!


For the last few months I've known the next installment of the Twilight series (New Moon) was coming out. So every time I would go into Target I would browse through the book section and check out the new books. I would always stop myself from purchasing one because let's be realistic..I have no time to start reading a book! But, last week about 4 days before the new movie came out I talked myself into purchasing Twilight. And well you guessed it..it's been about a week and I still have not even started page one. And here I am at home, doing nothing...and I left my book in Charlotte :( Hopefully my Mom has some good books I can borrow!

Let me know your thoughts! Are you into the whole "Team Jacob, Team Edward" thing?

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Extra Time

Now that I have a few extra days of NO WORK!! I thought I would update..
(and just to make it stretch out I'll probably try the "write now..post later" option!)



Last weekend I went out with my friends, Jill, Stephen, and Hollie.


(jill, hollie and i)

We went to a bar downtown for a few drinks! It was a great time and I loved relaxing with friends!

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Happy Birthday!

to my sweet friend, Keri Beth!

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Keep it Personal.

When buying the perfect
Bridesmaid gifts!

Keeping it personal means finding a gift and making it unique to fit them!

These glasses are great for weddings right around the holidays!

Together you can raise your glasses to great friends who will stand by you!


And here's something for those of you getting married in the fall!




Having a beach themed bachelorette party?

Well "cover up" with these great towels!

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Keep it Personal.

Wedding Style!

Ways to add an extra personal touch to your special day!


Tired of the same old bride and groom figurines?
(That especially never even seem to resemble you and your husband?)


Well, this monogram cake topper helps you to keep it personal!



Want to always cherish your first toast together?

Wine lasts forever, now can your glasses with your personalized touch!


Lastly, a great way to personalize your special day.....



is to update the old wedding guest book...
(especially if you feel guilty for only looking through it once)


well, now you can see it every time you go into your cabinets!

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Keep it Personal.

Holiday Style!

Christmas is my favorite holiday!

It provides a sense of,




warmth,



happiness,



joy,

family,



and faith in the One who provides!

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Keep it personal.

with...

Monogrammed Lunch Totes!







One for...


the preschooler in your life.




the elementary age child in your life!


the teen in your life




and...


one for you!
(Includes a touch of sophistication and class!)





Not sure if it's worth the money?

...well if this helps...

always remember, you're helping to save the environment when you buy a reusable bag!



Still not convinced?

well...

going from...

this



to...



this, is worth it for me!






So, if you've made it to the end of my super long blog I want to end it with saying...


Hey Chantal!

because, remember my last post?
well, there I told you that my Mom wanted me to take up cooking?

haha, not really happening right now for me!
but my friend Chantal is totally the cooker, so if I want a good dessert I go to her!!

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To my Mom

So, my Mom is not one for my random jokes. Apparantly, she thinks I could be spending some of my "free-time" in a more "structured" manner.

When I sent her these pictures she was none too thrilled!--And to add she's probably even more thrilled that I decided to share these on my blog. (Because I'm acting "oh so lady like"--haha)
And according to my Mother, a more structured "free time" would include cooking (insert sarcasm here, "Ok, Mom, because I really need to focus on eating....")

In conclusion, I decided to focus on my blog. For the next few posts, I'll be focusing on MONOGRAMMING at its finest! --I'll be including some unique gift ideas that I have found over the years that include the best personalized gift ever, MONOGRAMMING!

Enjoy, here is the first!

KOOZIE'S

There are many things that one must keep in mind when purchasing the perfect Koozie!

EXHIBIT A: Ribbon?

or No Ribbon?

(Images found here: http://www.lollipopsandgumdropsboutique.com/y6052.html#)


EXHIBIT B: Finding the right font.
I always have a hard time deciding on a font too. I've found that the best font to stick with is curlz.


You may be asking, "Theresa, why curlz font?"

Well, in response I would say, "Well, my lovely reader... Curlz font is super cute, mixed with a dash of sophistication, and includes just an overall sense of fun!"

EXHIBIT C

Ask yourself: "What is the purpose of my Koozie?"


(http://beauxsacs.net/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=1&products_id=1)
Drinking water?


(http://beauxsacs.net/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=1&products_id=1)
Drinking canned soda?


Drinking bottled soda?

Comments, questions, concerns??

Lastly, always remember...

Monogramming, It's a way of life!

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