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  I was heading out the door for a twelve mile run this morning thinking about what I might listen to to pass the time. My general faire is audio books (currently Fiona Hill’s “There is Nothing For You Here,” which I love) or my current music playlist which consists of songs my friends have contributed. But as I scrolled through my podcasts, something caught my attention. And not in a good way. I am the most “news” illiterate person on the face of the planet. I can count on one hand the number of times I have looked at...

I used to believe that I could get my home organized with items I found around the house. You know, grab an old Amazon box and turn it into a basket and boom – your house is organized! But, I’ve learned it doesn’t work quite like that. Home organization is a tad more complicated and, for me at least, requires a purchase or two. I haven’t ever had success at keeping the spaces in my home organized until I got intentional about finding and buying organizational tools intended specifically for the space I was working on. No more one-size-fits-all baskets...

It’s February, which means it’s time to mix up your book lists and bring in new seasonal read alouds! Here are some of my favorite February read alouds to use during morning meeting, during your ELA block, or even display in your classroom library. Topics for February Read Alouds Lunar New Year. Black History Month. Groundhog Day. Valentine’s Day. There is a lot going on in February! I have always found that reading seasonal books is the best way to explore different holidays and celebrations. Here are some February read alouds and related activities you can use right away in your...

Hey everyone!   Today, I wanted to answer a question that was posted on our Facebook page wall that is from Pamela O. She says, “Hi Charity, I am looking for some creative inspiration for my home office. I was wondering if you had any tips for how to organize the plethora of teaching materials and supplies I keep at home. My classroom just doesn’t have enough storage space and I do a lot of prep-work at home. My home office doubles as a guest room and I still want it to be cute and functional. I would love to see...

Save on these much more budget-friendly Anthropologie furniture lookalikes! [TAG0] Style your home on a budget with lookalike furniture finds. From trendy Anthropologie furniture lookalikes to must-have home decor, we’ve sourced plenty of budget-friendly finds to decorate your home. We love sourcing all the best budget-friendly swaps so that you can style your space without having to splurge. While we love Anthro, sometimes those full-priced pieces are simply out of the question.  🙅‍♀️ Instead, here are some of our favorite Anthropologie furniture and home decor lookalikes you can score for way less: 1. Add some trendy arched mirrors in your bathroom...