I love technology it makes life so much easier, but I prefer planners that I can write in instead of apps that help us stay organized. As a visual learner and artist I prefer to write everything out so I can see it and it helps me remember better. It’s so much easier to stay…
Author: Shay
setting your classroom mood :: essential oil diffuser recipes
Teachers are becoming more educated about essential oils, and how essential they are to diffuse in the classroom. If you could diffuse a scent and have your entire classroom mood change for the better within minutes wouldn’t you give it a try? I know some classes I’ve taught in the past I would have loved…
inspirational wall signs :: “a perfect marriage”
Although I have been at my present home for five years I have yet to finish decorating. Some days I feel as if I have barely begun to decorate my home. When I came across the website Inspirational Wall Signs I knew I needed to find the perfect quote to go above my bed. I…
a hodgepodge curriculum that works
When my daughter was in the second grade I began to worry that something was wrong. She had struggled in school her first and second grade years and I was about to have baby number three. As a teacher I wasn’t bringing in a huge salary, and when I priced how much it was going…
a simple diy :: seaglass vase
Over the years I have ended up with an abundance of vases, but unfortunately most of them are clear. Wouldn’t you like to be able to change the way your glassware looks? Maybe you just want to be able to impress your friends by telling them you created the glassware effect on the vase yourself!…
a simple diy :: citrus coffee scrub
Every woman needs a good coffee scrub. Coffee scrubs are great for reducing the appearance of cellulite and firming skin with the help of essential oils. I ruptured my Plantaris Tendon at my daughter’s AllStar Tournament last month, and have been on crutches. Just last week I upgraded to a boot to immobilize my calf…
a simple diy :: hemp salvation bracelet
I was volunteered to teach crafts for Vacation Bible School (VBS) this year. Our theme is Game On, I try not to volunteer myself as a lead teacher due to my children. My son has a surgery scheduled the Friday before VBS. So I have been trying to get everything ready before the week of…
“dinosaur train: meeting new friends” dvd review
My children love the Dinosaur Train! This PBS series has been apart of our lives since the beginning, and it’s probably because I am partial to Jim Henson. As a child I grew up watching Fraggle Rock, and I have even borrowed it from the public library for my children to watch. This PBS series encourages…
a simple diy :: washcloth baby organizer
When I was pregnant with my second child I decide to design a diaper bag with homemade baby necessities. Unfortunately, I was not able to complete everything I started due to being on bed rest. After my baby girl came into this world I was still unable to finish everything I had planned to make…
diy lavender makeup remover
What mother doesn’t need a day of relaxation? As a doTERRA Wellness Advocate, I am finding new ways to do everyday things with all natural supplements. Yes, I even use essential oils to cleanse my face. I love how they make my skin feel afterwards. Lavender is great for your skin and I use this…
DIY home plate door hanger
I have played softball since before I can remember. My daughter has followed in my footsteps and is currently in her third season. I created a DIY Home Plate Door Hanger to show our team spirit and all the ladies asked why I didn’t make a softball one? I was perplexed and wasn’t sure what…










