My spring break officially started today, and I could not be more excited for a ten day hiatus from school. I love my job, but when snow days are few, spring break is a welcome escape from school. As usual, I have a ten-mile long to-do list that I think I can accomplish over the next week (well, as long as Netflix doesn't get in the way), and I just wanted to share a few things that are making me excited: 1. Chevron Fabric I have lots of friends expecting in the next few months, and I cannot wait to start making some beautiful baby blankets for them!! 2. Colorful Cabinets This colorful cabinet has me dreaming of things I can paint around the house. Check out one of my favorite websites, Better Homes and Gardens for more color inspiration!! 3. Motivational Articles This has been a very different school year, and sometimes, that can weigh on an educator. Check out this great motivational article from Edutopia that can help you gain perspective even during the most difficult day. 4. Easter Eggs I am so excited to decorate Easter Eggs! Since spring break for me falls the week before Easter, I am excited to try some new ways to make the eggs look "egg"cellent :) If you want some egg decorating ideas, check out the The Incredible Eggs website with some sweet ideas!
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TGIF! I hope Friday brings you some sweet moments as the week wraps up. Here are some things that I am obsessed with this week: 1. Loft's Henley Shirtdress This dress's color and shape are the perfect combination for spring and fall. I see myself getting so much use out of this! 2. Canada's Prime Minister and his take on Multiculturalism Click the button below to view his heartfelt video about what he thinks multiculturalism should look like in schools. His passion for the topic is inspiring. 3. Running in the rain. Nothing is as mind clearing as a long, run in the rain! 4. Do2Learn.com I found this website this week while attempting to think of an interention for one of my students. If you are needing social stories, worksheets, or feelings games for your students, this is the best website I have found in awhile. And the best part: Many of the resources are FREE!! 5. Spring Wreaths Spring has sprung here in Missouri, and I am all about it. How stylish is the wreath above from Laura Trevey? She has many different styles of spring wreaths that will inspire you to make your own.
I hope you all have a sweet Saturday and a wonderful weekend! Any person who spends an ample amount of time on Pinterest or Instagram has to have the same question as me: How do people get those perfect pictures or graphics with the stellar fonts?
Ok, so maybe I am the only person who has this question. But starting my journey with this blog, I decided to find an easy, cost-friendly way to start this process. I am sure there are lots of different apps, sites, or programs out there, but I thought I would share one that I have recently found that has tickled my fancy. Canva is a simple graphic design website that can help you create images to jump start any social media page. All of the graphics I have on the blog have been created with Canva. With my schedule, I have found it to be quick, efficient, and works best for what I want to use it for. I definitely do not claim to have any background in graphic design; I am just a girl who likes to play around in Publisher. Also, I do not a lot of extra income to buy fancy programs, so this was a great find for me. So let's break it down: Pros: -Free to sign up! Free to use many templates and fonts. -VERY easy to use an navigate. -Easy to download your designs to your computer or phone. I actually started with the app on my iPhone and then moved to my computer. -You start by choosing the different template for social media you are using. For example, if you are creating a Pinterest graphic, you can choose that right away. This way it is creating your design already fit for the certain media. No blurry images! -The app is also free! Cons: -I tend to be drawn to the templates that cost money. However, most of the templates are only $1.00! -I haven't really explored using the design I create with multiple different medias, so I am curious about how that will work. -Depending on the background you pick, sometimes the Canva logo is visible in your finished design. -It can take some time to go through all images, fonts, and the extras you can add onto your design. Overall, I feel this is a great site and app. I know there are probably a lot more out there, but this is what I have found to work for me right now. I do not claim to be an expert on this app or anything related to this app, I just wanted to share a tool with you that has made creating Love what you see? Click here to go to the website and check it out! Happy Thursday!! |