Swivel Wheels & Clean Green Gloves

I have always wanted a coffee table that I could move around easily and now thanks to these Instant Swivel Wheels that has finally happened.  After cleaning the bottom of my table (with the alcohol wipe provided) I was able to quickly peel off the protective paper and stick a wheel on each corner.  Absolutely no tools needed!   Easy Peasy!  Then I anxiously waited to see if my table was going to move the way I pictured in my head.  I was not disappointed.  The wheels roll easily and my coffee table is now easy to move out of my way!   I didn’t even know that these kind of wheels existed!  

I will definitely be purchasing several sets of these.   These Instant Swivel Wheels could easily be attached to totes, bookcases, coolers, and so many other possibilities.  The only limit that I can see is there is a weight limit of 250 pounds. 

If you have not ever used a pair of gloves like these you really need to try them!  These Clean Green Microfiber SMARTer Dual Action Gloves are special in so many ways.  They are designed to allow you to wear them while using any type of touch-screen electronics.  The material itself is very soft so you don’t have to worry about your device’s screen getting scratched. Another plus is your fingers stay warm when you’re out in the cold!  It hasn’t gotten cold her in Oklahoma, but I’m sure it's coming soon!!!  I have rather large hands, so I was somewhat concerned that they wouldn’t fit, but they did!   In fact, they are very comfortable!   Here are few other things that you might want to know about them these awesome gloves:

• Lint Free
• Static Free
• Odor Free
• Hand Washable & Air Dry
• One Size Fits Most

I wish they came in smaller sizes, because I would order them for my classroom for my students to use whenever they were using our classroom iPads!  Have you ever seen what the hands of 1^st graders can leave on an iPad.  Trust me, you don’t even want to know what some of those things are.  Lol    Since these gloves need to be hand washable and air dried, I think they would be perfect for my classroom,  if only they came in a size for little children. 

I do have a small minor complaint about the gloves. There is a white tag that is sewn into each of the gloves. I found it slightly uncomfortable as well as a bit of an eyesore since the gloves are black.  I was able to get the tag off though by clipping near the seam and then pulling part of it though the seam.  Problem solved.

Are you ready now to do a bit of online shopping to make your life easier? Go ahead and find your way over to Shoplet.com.   They will help you meet a wide variety of your shopping needs while searching for office supplies, cleaning supplies, medical supplies, and office furniture.

I received the above mentioned items at no charge and in exchange, I agreed to give my honest opinion of each of these products. All opinions expressed here are my own.

Shopping Made Easy!!

Christmas is just a few weeks away!  YIKES!!!  Why oh why do I let it sneak up on me like this every single year!!!!

      Thank goodness for Oriental Trading and their huge selection of Christmas items!  I found several things that will bring huge smiles to my first graders. 

      Every year the students make gifts for their parents.  This year, I decided to go with some Pot Holders.  Who wouldn't love getting this as a gift from their little one?  My students will be able to color/paint these in no time at all!    These will be painting them with these 10-Color Crayola Fabric Markers.  Unfortunately there wasn’t a brown one in the box... so I had to find a brown paint marker to use also. 

      Every year we have a Polar Express day in our classroom.  In previous years I have created a “ticket” for each of the them.  This year, however, I will be using these beautiful gold tickets.  They are stickers so the kiddos will be able to stick them directly on their pajamas.    

Like many classrooms around the world, we also have an Elf on the Shelf visiting us.  The class unanimously decided his name should be Charlie.  Charlie has brought special gifts to the students several times already this year.  These Elf on the Shelf Erasers are going to be a wonderful surprise to the kiddos.

      It’s not all about my first graders you know… I had to find something for my precious Samson for Christmas.  He loves wearing all kinds of bandanas.  When I saw these on the Oriental Trading website, I knew that they would be absolutely perfect for my little boy. I think Santa is my favorite, but Samson likes all of them.  :-)

Samson is always carrying around a little friend (that looks just like him... almost...).  His name is Little Lab and they alway wear the same bandana.    Aren’t these two twinkies adorable!? 

     Oriental Trading has a huge selection of items.  I hope that you will give them the chance to meet your Christmas shoppings needs this year.  They have reasonable prices and they ship very quickly!!  

***Disclosure*** All the items that are mentioned above, were provided to me at no cost.  In exchange for receiving these products for free, I agreed to express my opinion of each of the products without being influenced by any outside sources.  

At-A-Glance Planner at Shoplet

What is there not to love about this 8 1/2 inch x 11 inch At-a- Glance Weekly/Monthly Vienna Planner!!  Let me show you a few of the things that I love about it!

It is very well put together with its bronze wire bound binding.  I don’t know about you, usually I end up ending a few pages by the end of the year, so I’m anxious to see how this one holds up.   

The purple front cover which is made of durable poly, has a gorgeous die-cut.  It is extra thick because there is another gray poly sheet which has been attached to the purple.  Very sturdy!

There is a reference page at the beginning of the book which allows you to see three-years at-a-glance.  It is also a very thick page which appears to have some kind of laminate over it…perhaps for durability!

The monthly-calendar is a two-page layout with plenty of room for me to write any appointments or notes I need to! 

Behind each monthly calendar, there is a two-page layout for each week of the month.  There is definitely lots of room to write any additional information that doesn’t fit or need to be on the monthly calendar.

It will be very easily to turn to any month because of the tabs added for each month of the year. 

A special treat at the end of the book is a Holiday List for the next 4 years!  Now that is planning ahead. 

For those people that like to have a smaller personal size planner, then this 4 7/8 inch x 8 inch planner might be the answer for you.  It is exactly like the one that I just described above…just in a smaller scale. 

Shoplet has both of these At-A-Glance Planners.  I hope you will give them the chance to help you find a planner that works for you!  They also have an assortment of office supplies, cleaning supplies, medical supplies, office furniture, and everything in between.  Happy shopping!!!

***Disclosure*** I received these products at no charge.  In exchange, I have given my honest review of them.  

The Essential Guide to Deliverance by Larry Richards

This book was very informative.  I must admit that I haven’t read many books about demons and deliverance, so I wasn’t sure what to expect.  The information was presented in a very simple way that made it easy to follow.  The author writes about how our lives can be impacted by demons.  If you are interested in recognizing the presence of demons and what needs to happen for these evil spirits to be expelled…then this might be the book for you!

At the end of each chapter there is a “To Talk About” which has questions for the reader.  This is a time for reflection which allowed me to rethink many things.  It was definitely a learning experience for me. 

My biggest take from this book was the reminder of how we need to be careful about things that we hear and read.  EVERYTHING needs to be verified with Scripture from the Bible. 

***disclosure***I received a digital copy of this book from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review of this book.

A Squiggly Story by Andrew Larsen and Mike Lowery

This is a picture book about a little boy that has a strong desire to write a story.   He realizes that he is not able to write stories the way that his sister does.  His sisters is awesome!  She becomes a little teacher…she encourages him to start writing his story using what he knows…which is all letters.   He picks a letter and from there…his story emerges.  The young boy soon realizes that stories come from within...we all have our own stories to tell.  

This is a wonderful story to share with children that are beginning their journey of becoming readers and writers.  The beginning scribbles of writing are so important and children need to know that what they are doing is writing!

The book is beautiful illustrated with a comic-strip-style which students will enjoy!

I received a complimentary digital copy of this book from NetGalley.  In exchange, I have given an honest review of my thoughts about this book.  

Artistic Desktop Organizer Review

I am forever losing things on my desk so I was excited to try the Artistic Desktop Organizer.  Look at that organization!   On my desk at all times I have to have these things: a calendar, my lesson plans, and Post-It Notes with reminders. Notice... I didn't show you the rest of my desk!! 

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Maybe it’s just me, but things just seem to get get totally lost on my desk!    I love the clear overlay which allows me to easily lift it up at the bottom and put papers under there that I need to see quickly.   

It has worked out perfectly for me so far.  All the items that are place under the overlay are secure!  They don’t get mixed up with the stacks of papers on my desk.  Love it! 

Here are a few details about this desktop organizer that you might want to know:

• writing surface is cushioned
• the base has a nonslip surface 
• it comes in black (insert sad face)
• nice size: 24" x 19"
• Metric and English Ruler 

If you are constantly losing papers on your desk you might want to give this product a try!  Go over to Shoplet to find out more information about this product.  Shoplet has many more products that you might want to check out as well.  They have a wide selection of office supplies, cleaning supplies, medical supplies, office furniture, and many other Artistic products.  

***Disclosure*** I received this product at no charge from Shoplet. In exchange I agreed to write an honest review of this product.  Please note that the opinions expressed here are my own.  

Oriental Tradings Costumes - Pea & T-Rex

Halloween is just around the corner! If you haven’t seen all the costumes that OrientalTrading Company has available you seriously need to go and check them out.

I can’t even begin to tell you how much time I wasted spent looking at the costumes they have there.  I thought about finding one that I could wear for our Halloween Party in my first grade classroom...…but then I decided the kids would probably want to wear them too.  And then I had visions of what a nightmare that might turn out to be...… so I decided to ask my sweet niece if she would like to pick out a costume for herself and her little one.  She's always up for fun, so she jumped at the chance.  I think I must have WAY too much time on my hands, because within an hour she let me know the two costumes they wanted.  When you have a child that loves dinosaurs, it is pretty clear what they want to be.  Lol.   

They came over to try them on as soon as the package arrived.  At first, my little nephew was a bit embarrassed to put on his costume.  As you can see, he chose T-Rex.  It is basically a jumpsuit with a hood, gloves and feet.  He wouldn’t stand still long enough once he got it on to adjust anything.  He was ROARING like crazy!  What a cutie and take a look at the tail!

My niece April decided on a PEA costume.   She is such a sweetie pea... and I loved that I could help bring a smile to both of their faces. It took a little bit for us to figure out where all the Velcro needed to be stuck together at... but we figured it out (I think!!)  Anyways... She needs a green shirt and leotards and that girl is ready to be the Pea that took the Dinosaur trick or treating.  I’m just sad that her husband isn’t going to dress up like a carrot... – wouldn’t that be cute.

 

OrientalTrading is one of my favorite places to shop online.  I didn’t even know that they had costumes until I was given this opportunity to review them.  Go check them out!!  They have a huge selection and they are shipped directly to house.  Enough said!

Enter Your School to Win - SHOPLET FOR SCHOOLS

The Shoplet for Schools campaign started on September 19th and ends on October 3rd, 2016.   Trust me, you don't want to miss this opportunity for your school.  There is a grand prize bundle of assorted school items valued at $5,000. The winner of the event will be selecting a school of their choice to donate the prize!!!  This contest is open to anyone who wants to help their school out!

Products have been donated by Shoplet's various network of partners and vendors. Some of the participating sponsors include 3M, Avery, Pilot, Lysol, Ticonderoga and many more. 

COUPON ALERT!!!
You can enter the coupon SHOPLETFORSCHOOL20 and receive 20% off of your order through October 3rd at Shoplet. 

Click on the picture below and find out what your school could win and sign up!!! 

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Amazing Pencil Sharpener

Look at this really pretty pencil sharpener from Classroom Friendly Supplies!  I don’t think that my picture shows you just how beautiful this yellow pencil sharpener is.  

    There are so many things that I absolutely love about this pencil sharpener.  Here are a few of my favorite things about it:

•  You can easily take it with you in your backpack if you are a student.
•  The pencil sharpener brings every pencil to a sharp point!  Seriously, the pencil is REALLY sharp!   

• As you sharpen the pencil, the process is relatively quiet!
• The pencil is pulled in the sharpener as you turn the handle.
• It leaves a nice crisp sharpened pencil with even those special pencils that always seem to leave a bunch of the outside decorative paper hanging around them.  You know what I’m talking about!
• It has sharpened every pencil I have tried without eating it up!
•   It can be moved from one place to another easily.
• There is a clamp that comes with the pencil sharpener that allows you to clamp it down and then move it to another location.  Or you can purchase a mount to make the location a permanent one!

• There is a HUGE variety of colors to pick from.
• They accept purchase orders from your school!

However... here are a few of my issues with the pencil sharpener:

• It is kind of a pain to pull out the clasp for every single pencil when you are sharpening 20 pencils for your 1^st graders.
•  The SHARP point breaks relatively easily when I write because I press down so hard. (It still remains sharp though)
•  I would prefer that you were given the option for the pencil sharpener to come with the mount (to make it permanent) or the clamp (if you want to be able to move it) instead of having to purchase the mount.
•  It’s manual!  So it take a bit more time to sharpen them.

So there you go... my thoughts on this beautiful pencil sharpener. I did receive this pencil sharpener for free and in exchange I promised to give it a review.  With all that being said, I decided to ask some of the teachers at my school if they would like one.  Every single one of them said yes, except for one (who likes her electric one)!!!  I

    If you would like to watch a video that shows in more detail about how this pencil sharpener works, please click on the pencil sharpener below to view it. 

Organizing with SMEAD

It drives me nuts when I can’t find something that I need. Therefore, I’m always looking for the best way to stay organized.  Here are couple of products that I was pretty excited to check out.  I absolutely love it when I find new office supplies that might make my unorganized life just a little bit easier.   

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Every couple of months I find myself with a big stack of papers that I have to sort through and file.  I knew as soon as I took the plastic off this package of Organized Up Vertical Expanding Files that it was going to make my husband’s life easier.  He may not agree but it’s going to work perfectly!  

Now he can put everything in its designated pocket.  Then when he finally decides to bring the papers home… they will be so much easier for me to file!!!!  Okay… I guess it will make my life easier!  .

This navy blue VERTICAL expanding file has 12 pockets with a tab area that is relatively large!  Also included with the organizer are some labels that you can print and attached to the tabs.  I haven’t added them yet, because I want to make sure I put them on the correct tab!!!  They have to be in ABC of course!!  I have used expandable files before, but never a VERTICAL one… it seems so deep!! 

There is an elastic cord that goes around the expanding files that help keep all the papers in the correct place.   I’m going to keep my fingers crossed that my hubby will use it and file everything in the labeled tab.  

Then there are these 3-in-1 SuperTab Section Folders which also came in a pack of 12.  This particular package comes with blue, red, green and yellow folders (3 of each).  They also have a large label area with 3 pockets. 

 I really like this.  That extra pocket will allow me to file something that is smaller in size and not ever worry whether I will lose it or not.  

The other cool thing is the “lockit” in the middle of the file folder.  This is pretty awesome.  It folds up when the folder is closed and it securely keeps all the papers in place.  I don’t know about you…but I can’t count the number of times that papers have slipped out of a folder when I’ve dropped them or they simply slide out when I’m carrying them.  I’m so thankful that there are creative people out there that can think up this stuff!

Are you ready to do a bit of online shopping to make your life easier?    Go ahead and find your way over to Shoplet.com.  They will help you meet your shopping needs while searching for office supplies, cleaning supplies, Smead products, medical supplies, and office furniture.  

I received the above mentioned items at no charge and in exchange, I agreed to give my honest opinion of each of these products.   All opinions expressed here are my own.

Halloween Candy Galore... One Stop Shopping

It’s only two more months and Halloween will be here!  I am such a procrastinator and I usually wait until Halloween to buy all my goodies… or… there have been a few times that I turned off my porch light and hid from all those little goblins.  Shhhh!!!!   Not this year though.  I am ready for them!    I did all my shopping online at Oriental Trading!  Oh my goodness they have such a wide variety of items and it took me FOREVER to decide what to get.

Look at all these goodies!  What little gobblin wouldn’t love getting these little treats in their sack?  These goodie bags hold a bunch of candy.  I love the the Headers for the packages! 

ROAD KILL GUMMIES… These are hilarious (in a sick kinda way!)  There are 23 in a pack.  The boys in my class are going to have fun with these!  

HALLOWEEN SIXLETS… over 110 pieces!  That’s a bunch of packages.

GUMMY EYEBALLS - These are way too creepy!!! But the kiddos are going to love them!  46 pieces in the package.  These are some heavy eyeballs!!

CRAYOLA COLOR YOUR MOUTH TAFFY – I had never heard of these before.  I of course had to try them.  They did indeed make my tongue purple! 

HALLOWEEN SUCKERS WITH POPPING CANDY – How fun are these going to be!

WITCH'S BREW CANDY ASSORTMENT - Creepy eyeballs… Spooky Pumpkins… Sixlets!   Gumballs with Nerds INSIDE!! 

Okay… I have to confess that maybe…just maybe… I ordered a few of these for myself.  I will need to have a few sweets for myself on Halloween…right????  Look at this HUGE box of Strawberry Twizzlers (180 pieces)!!!!  I LOVE LOVE Licorce…but I don’t think I can eat this entire box… My church has a candy drive for their fall party, so I suppose I could give some to them???? 

I have been looking on Pinterest for some cute ideas for our First Grade “FALL PARTY”    I’m going to use these Pixy Sticks to create some cute little gifts.  I sure hope my 1" x 8" Clear Bags come in soon so I can put them together.  Look at all those Pixy Sticks.  That’s a bunch of Pixy Sticks…over 144!!!! 

If you haven’t already purchased your Halloween treats, why not go over and see the HUGE selection that Oriental Trading offers.  Be careful though…it is overwhelming trying to decide what to choose!