Tunic Love

Tunic Love by helloteacherblog 

On Sunday, the ground hog saw his shadow, which means six more weeks of winter.  Well, we in Minnesota know that we will have six more weeks of winter no matter what!  Even so, our thoughts are turning to spring:  a little less clothing and the option of not wearing socks!  One of my favorite go to transitional items is a tunic.  A tunic is so versatile, comfortable, and packs easily for weekend getaways or spring break.  

In the winter months, I like to wear my tunics with tights, boots, and a scarf.  As we move towards spring, I ditch the tights, boots and scarf and add leggings, cute flats and a statement necklace.  

Currently, I have two tunics that I keep in rotation; but after looking at the options above, I know there are plenty more to add to my collection!

Cold Day Again?

Students do not have school today for the third time in three weeks.  In Minnesota, this is highly unusual.  Most of the time, we just add an extra layer and head on out.  As a teacher, I am enjoying a day in my classroom.....alone!  Its a time to get caught up, get organized, and plan for the future.  This type of time is a rare commodity in the education field, so I'm making the most of it.  Coffee, layers, and a pop of color will get me through the day!

Brrrrrrrr

I live in Minnesota, and like much the rest of the country, we are in the deep freeze.  With daytime high temperatures not reaching higher than -13, school was cancelled today and it will be again tomorrow.  Since this NEVER happens (and I mean NEVER), I am enjoying my extra time to the fullest.  I've been reading, watching movies, and working from my couch!  If you are dealing with frigid temps, stay warm; if you are enjoying sunshine and warm temps, please send them our way!

endings.....new beginnings?

Photo Cred:  www. lovelyprettyworld.blogspot.com 

Yikes, where has the time gone?  Between teaching, planning, meetings, and conferences, the school year is almost half over.  I spent part of this year thinking and planning where I want this blogging thing to go.  I've also worked at honing my social media skills using Instagram and Pinterest.  More great things to come in 2014.  I'm moving slow but steady and am excited for the upcoming year!

Parent Teacher Conferences

In recent years, it seems parent teacher conferences have become a drag and a waste of time.  The only parents that participate regularly are those whose children are already getting A's.  The parents I really need to talk to, do not show.  But the post below changed my mind.  I will look at conferences in a much better light from now on.

Family Life Success by Family Life Success.

Happy Halloween!

Here's wishing you a very spooktackular day......and night!!

Hump Day Casual



The last two days have been spent with students at a leadership training.  The leadership training is fabulous for my business students, and I get some much needed collaboration time with other teachers.  But I'm tired.....the all day activities and the night time room checks have me in need of comfort to get through this Wednesday.  So this is what I think of.....super comfortable, yet professional enough for meetings and staff development.  Whats your go to comfy work wear?