This year has and continues to be a lot. There are so many things always going on in my life. Some I talk about, and some I keep to myself. Some take a day and some take almost all year. I've also spent a lot of time this year working on goals. Some of the … Continue reading Projects
Writing
Put On Your Own Oxygen Mask First
If you've ever been on a plane, you've probably heard the title of today's blog. "In the event of an emergency, please put on your own oxygen mask before helping others with theirs." That sentence isn't just good for planes, but it's also good for life as well. I don't like to make assumptions, but … Continue reading Put On Your Own Oxygen Mask First
Creating Routines
October was such a hectic month! There were many good things. But I actually missed my blog anniversary, which is crazy! I am so thankful for the continued support throughout the years, and I work to always provide you with stories, recipes, lessons, and relevant advice. I don't know if I would still be writing … Continue reading Creating Routines
The History of Halloween
Happy Halloween! This is one of my favorite holidays! I recently did a deep dive into the history and origins of Halloween, and I want to share that information because I feel it's mostly unknown. This means it's time for another history lesson! Halloween started as the Celtic new year festival called Samhain (Saw-win) in … Continue reading The History of Halloween
10 Practical Tips for Cooking
I love to be in the kitchen! I love to make food for myself and for the people I love. Whether cooking or baking, if it involves being in the kitchen and creating something new, it's exciting for me. It has been said that cooking is an art, and baking is a science. That is … Continue reading 10 Practical Tips for Cooking
Being a Maid of Honor
My older sister got married over a week ago! (That's why there was no post last week). I was so fortunate to be able to be right by her side as her maid of honor. The wedding itself is more her story, so I want to offer my perspective and some advice for someone who … Continue reading Being a Maid of Honor
Building Professional Relationships
Because I'm a teacher, about 85% of my job is relationships. I need to have good relationships with my students and good relationships with my administration. Thus year has unfolded very differently than I anticipated, some of it good and some of it bad. But a lot of it boils down to the relationships I … Continue reading Building Professional Relationships
Celebrating Birthdays
It's my birthday tomorrow! I love my birthday, celebrating my birthday, and all that comes with it. In the past, I've introduced myself on my birthday, I've talked about things I wanted to do, things, I've learned, and other ideas as well. This year, I want to talk about something a little different. I want … Continue reading Celebrating Birthdays
Seven Powers of Self
One of the things I'm really putting in the effort for this year is figuring out the type of teacher I want to be. I am making efforts in classroom management and finding things that work for me. I'm not the strictest teacher, and that's okay. But I know most of my students are doing … Continue reading Seven Powers of Self
An Educator’s Thoughts on Libraries
September is Library Card Sign-Up Month. I wanted to take this post today and talk about my thoughts on libraries, especially as a teacher. Public libraries exist all around the world. They are often, if not always, free to use. In the library alone, books are available to check out. Here in America, using the … Continue reading An Educator’s Thoughts on Libraries
Battle Kim of the Republic 