Today is the last day of school. It’s a wrap! I can’t believe I survived a year in intermediate with a split grade level, testing madness, beginning common core and switching to a new grade book. I’m a very reflective person so when I saw others writing about it, I knew I needed to jump […]

1. Friday the 13th Oh no, Friday the 13th?! As I write this, I’m PRAYING that the day goes smoothly. It’s our last full day of school (besides field day on Monday but who counts field day as a school day!). I have a lot of cleaning planned for the kiddos with some crosswords, reading […]

With the sun shining and summer just around the corner, I’m sharing my friend’s Baked 11 Layer Dip (with a few adaptions)! As a layered dip fan, this is so delicious and perfect to bring to any party with a bag of chips. It is my go to recipe for any event with a ton […]

It’s been awhile since my last Friday post! I’m very excited that I finally have the energy to sit down and do one! It has been one of those crazy weeks when you are running around with your to do list in one hand and your 3rd coffee in the other. It is a Happy […]

Tonight I am using my Basil Pesto recipe to make this Pesto Chicken Pasta. Hot or cold, this is the perfect weeknight recipe that will be on your table in 20 minutes or less! These are some of my favorite type of meals after a long day in the classroom. If you make the pesto during […]

The reason I love basil pesto so much is because it’s simple to make, cost efficient, smells delicious and oh, did I mention delicious?! This is one of my go-to recipes when I’m in a pinch. This is the reason I buy fresh basil plants at Trader Joe’s during the summer months! It works perfectly […]