tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-77787397160182338962024-02-19T01:58:04.610-08:00Cafe` Cl*ssSimple Pleasures are Life's TreasuresTrudihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13339771527937584737noreply@blogger.comBlogger49125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7778739716018233896.post-50883203055100142942010-02-02T15:22:00.000-08:002010-02-02T15:24:26.226-08:00Our New Puppy
We have officially lost our minds. We got a new puppy the week before Christmas. Her name is Bella. AKA Pooh Bear. Before she got her little schnauzer cut, she looked just like a little black bear. Not to go into gory details, she had a poo problem also. So the nickname is fitting. The second day we had her she had to go to the vets. We would Trudihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13339771527937584737noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7778739716018233896.post-35361380120564165372010-01-26T11:18:00.000-08:002010-01-26T11:18:40.031-08:00New Year New Budget
My blogging would get a great be failure if I were grading myself. Each year I get a new budget. My budget hasn't been cut, but everything is more costly. I found the coolest product. It allows any worksheet, graph, or printed material to become a dry erase board in less than five seconds. Insert the material and walah, you have a instant practice page. It Trudihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13339771527937584737noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7778739716018233896.post-17650113634209942922009-08-30T08:09:00.000-07:002009-08-30T08:17:15.848-07:00Groovy ClassroomI'm using my favorite 60's-70's theme for my classroom this year again. I have many new ideas including these really darling paper plate creations. Can't you just see them in psychedelic colors?I found them on One Pretty Thing and then linked to the directions. Creative Jewish Mommakes some really great things. I'm really enjoying her site.Trudihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13339771527937584737noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7778739716018233896.post-8932891510943961612009-08-15T07:26:00.000-07:002009-08-15T07:51:09.849-07:00A Little Brown Adds InterestI've had these prints for years. I loved the weathered look of the frames, but then I bought this print for the bathroom.I really like the fresh modern look of the brown. So I decided to mix things up a bit. No white, no cream, no black. Shocking I know. LOL. Isn't that an attractive picture?Out came the spray paint by Rustoleem. I really enjoy the fresh look of everything. It pops Trudihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13339771527937584737noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7778739716018233896.post-49984537720038246032009-08-15T07:25:00.000-07:002009-08-15T07:52:42.464-07:00 I had to take a close up of this storeage solution. I bought them at QVC about ten years ago and I love them! They can hang horizontal or vertical. Please tell me what you think of the changes. I little paint make everything seem new again.Trudihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13339771527937584737noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7778739716018233896.post-65845082554646883902009-08-12T13:54:00.000-07:002009-08-12T19:44:56.421-07:00Bird Linky PartyI decided to join the Feathered Friends Party hosted by The Shabby Chic Cottage. I'd been thinking about posting my little birdie friends for some time and this seemed the right time. I'm posting late, but please give me some comment love. Prior to my love of Blogging, I love my little feathered friends. I've enhanced by collection with searching blogs. Thank you all you wonderful blogs. Trudihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13339771527937584737noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7778739716018233896.post-44391195678197446352009-07-29T19:15:00.000-07:002009-07-29T19:33:30.310-07:00D.I.Y.D. by Kimba, WelcomeThis is my first post in so long. I hope you enjoy it, and leave me a message. I've been visiting blogs, but have had little time to do anything with mine. I decided to take the plunge and link up to Do It Yourself Day hosted by Kimba. I do all my own decorating. I purchased a large metal tray last summer. It was scratched and the paint was wearing off. I've since lost the before picture. Trust Trudihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13339771527937584737noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7778739716018233896.post-13913382837502515032009-07-03T04:22:00.000-07:002009-07-03T04:36:19.231-07:00Art FireI was doing a search for jewelry making and stumbled upon Art Fire. It's similar to Etsy. They have a short video explaining the differences. I think it's great there's another option. More to shop for too. Here are a few things I copied for you to see.This plate is darling. Very blog landish. Is that a word? LOLHappy Shopping!Trudihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13339771527937584737noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7778739716018233896.post-31160175886286354642009-07-01T19:54:00.000-07:002009-07-01T20:12:37.649-07:00Overstock purchase!I've wanted some good quality curtains for my windows in the bedroom. I wanted a white cotton panel. Nothing fussy... beachy quality if you know what I mean. My current panels are from Walmart. There's nothing wrong with them, they are not cotton. I wanted cotton.I've never purchased from Overstock, but I took the plunge. I could not be more happy. I got these beauties for 25.00 a pair. ATrudihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13339771527937584737noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7778739716018233896.post-29499420168492339352009-06-26T07:21:00.000-07:002009-06-26T07:25:35.257-07:00Free Glidden PaintI've never used Glidden paint, but I decided to take their offer. I can't pass up free.Visit their site, pick a color, and it's at your door in three to four week. How cool is that?Trudihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13339771527937584737noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7778739716018233896.post-24057300605172431332009-03-23T14:37:00.000-07:002009-03-23T14:56:49.351-07:00FMMonday, I am thankfulKasey at All That is Good sponsors a Friend Making Monday. She make little challenges and then you link up to make new friends and find out little tid-bits about them. You post her challenge and then link to her site. Hopefully new friends will stop by. Read more about it on her blog.Today I am suppose to list 10 things I am grateful for:I am thankful that I caught my higher than normal bloodTrudihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13339771527937584737noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7778739716018233896.post-17939007592764896712009-03-13T15:55:00.000-07:002009-03-13T16:35:27.186-07:00Hooked on a Life ChangeFor the last couple of weeks I've been focused on my health. I am taking an on-line class and my eyes were very tired. I'm also 40+4. I thought I was "43" in January, but I am ^*&^*. I just can't bear to say it. However my body has decided to oh so kindly remind me that I am 44! There! I said it, and I doesn't make me feel any better.Well back to my story. Went to the eye doctor. Yeah,Trudihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13339771527937584737noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7778739716018233896.post-84562918185744869742009-03-09T05:52:00.000-07:002009-03-09T09:08:37.096-07:00Fashions I Need...WantI know I should be thinking about sandals. But I've wanted a pair of boots all winter. I love this pair and they are a great price. They are at TargetI really need and want this jean jacket. It's a great price too. I work in a school, and I never know if it's going to be warm or cold in my classroom, so I always layer. It's at Walmart.I just discovered this Etsy shop called AdornMe Jewelry. I Trudihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13339771527937584737noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7778739716018233896.post-33214202672727462312009-03-04T20:00:00.000-08:002009-03-05T18:05:36.917-08:00Spring Is In The AirI think it's wishful thinking in our area, but spring is coming. Twenty things I love about spring.1- The dirty snow melts.2- The rain cleans the earth.3- Little buds peaking out of the ground.4- The first signs of green on the trees. It's just that little hint of green.5- The birds chirping in the morning.6- The fresh smell of spring.7- The excitement that's felt on the first few warm Trudihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13339771527937584737noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7778739716018233896.post-38097230348679980932009-02-25T15:24:00.000-08:002009-02-25T18:30:29.601-08:00A Note From My Desk: A Small Classroom BusinessI was very fortunate for years to work in a system that gave us money for Community Instruction. With all the budget cuts, the money is 1/4 what it was several years ago. Also my class is 1/4 larger. We have made little crafts throughout the year and sold them to staff and family to fund some community outings. Scrapbook tools work awesome for the kids. For Valentines Day we sold carnations for $Trudihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13339771527937584737noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7778739716018233896.post-58676264678266264022009-02-18T18:24:00.000-08:002009-02-20T06:58:32.837-08:00Hooked on AmazonI am hooked on Amazon. I live in a moderately sized town; however we do not have a good bookstore. We have a small, very small Walden's bookstore. They only have the latest novels and magazines. (The magazines that are surviving the economy that is...)I'm taking on-line classes at Ballstate University so I also have to purchase textbooks for that purpose.The answer to all my prayers and needsTrudihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13339771527937584737noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7778739716018233896.post-54369189472549457642009-02-17T09:03:00.000-08:002009-02-17T15:24:07.922-08:00My Family of FurI don't have children of my own. I have a step son with my husband. Junior and he's multi handicapped.
Once my husband and I decided to get married we got a dear little puppy. He's the light of my life. Here's Bailey... He knows how to use his good looks to get his way. Baily needed a brother, so along came the "little man", Roscoe, six months later. Please don't tell him he's a little Trudihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13339771527937584737noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7778739716018233896.post-35907831094173852882009-02-16T11:14:00.000-08:002009-02-16T11:26:52.359-08:00Inspiring IdeasJeane Winter's from Inspiring Ideas is celebrating her one year anniversary. She recently designed a lovely set of home gifts for Hallmark. They are totally my style and would make great Mother's day gifts. In honor of her one year anniversary, she if have a fab giveaway. Please visit her blog and check out the giveaway. Here's a sneak peak of a few of her designs. Last week she was also Trudihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13339771527937584737noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7778739716018233896.post-32854053696701656022009-02-12T06:31:00.000-08:002009-02-12T06:48:56.514-08:00One Blog... One Word and Reader At A TimeSuzie Harris at Bienvenue wrote about her thoughts at Blissdom '09. It really resonated with me. What I took from the post is, find your voice, find your brand, and be true to yourself. The rest will follow. Blogging takes time. I've tried for two years to maintain two blogs and it does not work for me. I thought I needed to keep my love for teaching separate from my love of home and family. ITrudihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13339771527937584737noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7778739716018233896.post-18592231205178017002009-02-02T07:57:00.000-08:002009-02-02T08:22:02.076-08:00Groundhog's DayWell the famous groundhod saw his shadow today. According to ledgen we will have six more weeks of winter. Not surprising considering all the bad weather we have had up to this point.Here's a link to an article and a fact sheet about Groundhogs. (Punxsutawney Phil)http://www.joysikorski.com/how_to_draw_groundhog.html This is a really cute link on how to draw a simple groundhog. Really Really CuteTrudihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13339771527937584737noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7778739716018233896.post-41627129599429467222009-01-28T11:24:00.000-08:002009-01-28T11:30:11.774-08:00Pretzels PleaseAs a special education teacher, I'm always looking for cute things we can cook. I found this heart shaped pretzel on Mayamade blog. Head on over on the link for the recipe. It looks like it would work well within the classroom setting. I think the kids would get a kick out of them, plus they are more healthy than other treats. We shop for our supplies one day and make it the next.Trudihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13339771527937584737noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7778739716018233896.post-88895247446600982342009-01-22T11:25:00.000-08:002009-01-22T11:36:44.913-08:00Obama Craft Hi, the kiddos are working on a Obama craft. It's his symbol for the campaign. Do you remember it? A simplified version is mention in a previous post.On the funny side. Do you know about the Califone talking card machines? You know the one... it reads cards with a cassette tape strip at the bottom, or you can record your own words. Great for site word learning. Well ours "did not work". Did youTrudihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13339771527937584737noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7778739716018233896.post-72223962151211677992009-01-21T11:11:00.000-08:002009-01-21T11:15:44.812-08:00Cooking for Community Time Here's a simple recipe that we will try next week. Here the link to the web site I found it on.http://www.kids-cooking-activities.com/Valentine-recipes.htmlLove Potion Smoothie1/2 cup frozen strawberries1/2 cup frozen raspberries1 small carton of yogurt1/2 Cup ice cubes1 cup apple juicePlace strawberries, raspberries and juice in blender. Blend several seconds. If you would like a thicker Trudihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13339771527937584737noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7778739716018233896.post-4264522625562544922009-01-14T06:22:00.000-08:002009-01-14T06:32:11.520-08:00Really Cute President Obama CraftsHere are some really cute crafts for President Obama's Inauguration Day. I am planning on two of them. Kaboose is a great web site full of good information also.I enlarged the picture of Obama so it fills more of a post size piece of paper. I'm going to allow the kids to add starts as they wish also. We use scapbooking punches for the stars.I also enlarged this craft. Although it is cute on the Trudihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13339771527937584737noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7778739716018233896.post-54854966863062138452008-09-24T11:32:00.000-07:002008-09-24T11:36:28.629-07:00Cute Fall ProjectI visited the Crafty Crow again and saw these cute fall weavings. It would make a great sidewalk field trip to collect the items. Also a great way to use up some yarn.Trudihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13339771527937584737noreply@blogger.com0