I love using file folders because they are so easy to store and a great way to practice life skills when you are at a desk. Plus, my students always think they are playing games with file folders too.
I won’t pretend to be a comic book connoisseur. My brother and I collected Tintin books for our father to read to us before bedtime and well, that’s about as far as it went for my foray into the graphic arts world. But now I’m wondering, if I had spent a little more time at the comic…
Why would you ever stop watching TV to exercise? You woudn't. From Darebee.
In what seems like an ever-shrinking world, we are constantly being exposed to different ideas. There is no way you will agree with every person who crosses your path. In some cases, you may strongly disagree with their opinion. In spite...
Stockholm, Paris, Moscow, Tokyo, Istanbul, London. You’ll find street style blogs for almost every major city. Amateur and professional photographers hang around outside fashion shows or just prowl…
I may receive a commission if you purchase something mentioned in this post. More details here. I have a new curing project for you, and I’m excited because it’s so easy! Duck Ham. There’s no heat involved in this one, just an overnight cure and then air-drying– and this duck ham only takes a week […]
Summer is a time of reflection for me. How about you? I was reflecting today about a term I recently read about called "Toxic Behavior". Hmmm. I decided to revisit the definition of "toxic". www.toxicavengermerchdise.com TOXIC - def. 1. containing or being poisonous, 2. extremely harsh, malicious, or harmful, 3. relating to or being an asset that has lost value. Synonyms: poison, injurious, malignant, unhealthy, hurtful. Lord knows, I don't want anything to do with anything that is toxic. Is there anyone who would like to be described as having toxic behaviors? I think not. Do people with toxic behaviors exist? I believe so. Now, being honest to with myself......have I ever exhibited a toxic behavior? Yes. I mean, yes. We all have at one time or another. None of us is immune. But most people are evolved, balanced, aware, and it happens only rarely in their lives.* Toxic behaviors are damaging. They are attached to a harsh word like "toxic" for a reason. They can cause havoc and chaos within a group of people who work together. We all make mistakes. But, a person with consistent and perpetual toxic behaviors can make you want to retreat to your classroom or even find another job. Toxic behaviors damage relationships, professional success, and the well-being of the individual behaving this way, and to everyone around him or her.* * Quoted from "6 Toxic Behaviors That Push People Away: How to Recognize Them In Yourself and Change Them" by Kathy Caprino, Int'l Women's Coach, Speaker, & Writer But, let's shine the light on the darker side of the coin. Perhaps YOU are the cause of a toxic behavior. If so, know that you are doing more damage to yourself than anyone else. This is not an easy thing to reflect upon. The reality of admitting you are "the cause" of toxic behavior can be a bitter pill to swallow. But the sooner you reflect upon it, the sooner you can neutralize it. Keep this in mind: toxic behavior is negative emotional energy in motion. Whether you are the giver or receiver, it drains energy and adds stress to you and all who are affected. So what is the solution? I wish I came up with this myself, but it was listed in the comments to the original article about this topic. "Environmental pollution does harm biological life. Negative, reactive, and defensive behavior does not happen in a vacuum. The solution to achieving the right ecology is the generosity of understanding, support, and love." - Dennis Brinkley Ecology....I love it! Plant kindness. Nurture it while it grows. Water it. Shed light on it. Fertilize it. But keep in mind....pestilence will kill it.
Scattered across London are small green buildings, usually surrounded by those famous black London cabs. The wooden green huts were first built in the
I came up with the idea for Race to the Galaxy (originally named Space Colonies) after reviewing games on the PhysEdGames YouTube channel. Since I’m a huge Sci-Fi fan, I really wanted to add a space-themed activity to my cooperative … Read More
It’s my first day of school! I love this time of year, all fresh starts and possiblities! Team builder games are one of my favorite things to do in the classroom during the first few weeks …
GPOY: Middle School Edition.
I’m sharing my mom’s secret to the softest and fluffiest piroshki (Russian hand pies) with simple beef and rice filling, but you can fill yours with whatever your heart desires.
Hello! I’m Nicole from Teaching With Style and I’m so excited to be over here on Melissa’s new blog, Inspire Me, ASAP! Melissa has some amazing ideas and her units have come in handy MANY times! When I moved from 1st to 3rd a few years ago, my new team wasn’t as strong as my […]
Korean Fresh Kimchi, Geotjeroi Today I’m sharing a delicious fresh kimchi recipe- we call Geotjeori! Usually, kimchi is a fermented – pungent, sour, intense flavor. But this fresh kimchi recipe…
So you moved into an older house that was in your budget with an oak kitchen which was probably adored by the original owners of the house, but for you it feels, well . . . BLECH!!! You don't have the money to do a full kitchen re-model, so what do you do? 1) Strip and stain = massive amounts of time and energy, difficulty: HARD. OR . . . 2) Paint = simple, quick, effective, difficulty: EASY. I grew up in a home where you just did not paint wood. It was dogma. I got over that after I stripped and stained the kitchen in our first house. I really didn't want to do that again . . . ever. So when we moved into our 2nd house with that ugly old oak kitchen described above, I threw the teachings of my childhood to the past and brought out the paint! Now I went for a very classic and timeless subtle off-white, and generally speaking it is what I recommend to most people who come to me with a similar kitchen conundrum. A white kitchen really never goes out of style, and conveniently goes with everything. However, I recently had a client approach me about a kitchen who wanted to paint her existing cabinets, but did NOT want white. Hmmmm, what to do, what to do? Can you paint your cabinets something other than white, and still have it look good? The answer - YES! While colour on kitchen cabinets does become somewhat faddy - it certainly can be done. And if in 5-10 years the colour you chose becomes terribly unfashionable - you can always paint it white! Here are some examples I found of kitchen's successfully painted something other than white: Dark Hunter Green: To me the key to this choice seems to be to balance with lots of white for contrast, and orangey accents like cedar and copper. Lighter Sagey Green: Warm Greys: Turquoise: Antique Kettle (for those who like a darker look): For tutorial on how to achieve this look visit: http://timmonsfamilylemonade.blogspot.com/2010/09/cupboard-makeover-phase-1.html Or . . . if you'd like to add a little colour to the classic white kitchen, but don't want to go all the way, you can try painting the interior of open cabinets: Or, you could try the split: The key to this option is to keep your colour on the bottom base cabinets and leave the top white (the colour is to heavy for the top and will look off balance). Other tips: I think to make a colour-painted kitchen really work, a few other elements are key: 1) Open shelving. This helps to break up the colour a bit and add more variety. 2) Wood accents . . . somewhere. Whether as a counter top, island, table, bamboo blind, boxes, baskets, floor, stool, chair, etc, a little well placed wood in a complimentary hue goes a long way. I'm not anti-wood. I just like the right wood in the right places.
An exclusive look at The Glebe—the city’s highly anticipated gated address is backed by a dream design team
Don’t judge this hot sauce by its extra “r” – although it’s pronounced “SIR-rotch-ah,” it’s also been called “delicious.” By me. It’s a hot chile sauce that adds heat to any dish, but tastes better than Frank’s or pretty much any others. Now, of course if I’m making Mexican food, Cholula has my heart. But anything Asian gets …
Thai/Laos style mince pork salad recipe Larb! Sometimes it spells Larb, Laab, Laap...But only thing that they have common is, they are DELICIOUS!
A spectacular medley of colors and tastes — Spain’s world famous rice dish. Vary this recipe as you wish. Different types of shellfish, pork and poultry can be added ... just be sure to keep the basic proportions the
Let's be honest, you probably still want that Snoopy Sno-Cone Maker.
Start your students out on their geographical tour of Europe with this free, printable Europe Map Worksheet.
Learn how to make kombucha at home with this beginner's guide. Kombucha is a probiotic tea that has been fermented using a scoby. It is very easy to make.
I've really been missing onion rings since I went low carb. Which is weird because it's not like I ate them a lot before. I guess, like anything, it's the knowing I can't have them
This delicious seafood salad is perfect whether you're on Whole30, observing Lent, or just feeling hungry for salmon!
Small or just awkwardly formed, all homes can benefit from solutions that make the most of every square metre. We offer 10 brilliant ideas to inspire you
Your kids will love making this toilet paper roll leprechaun king, and a group of his leprechaun friends, for some Leprechaun shenanigans!
Of the top things to do in Shetland, Jarlshof was my favourite. Home to the largest site of Viking remains in Britain, and years of history before that.
The Banana Splits Adventure Hour lasted only 31 episodes, but its funky psychedelia had a lasting impact. Take a look - and a listen!
We have so many restaurants to try around Washington, and so little time to try them all. Here are 15 of the best local places to add to your bucket list.
Budget home extension ideas including before and after pictures, process and cost. A step by step blog explaining how I extended my home without planning permission and for a much lower price than you might think.
Five great sawhorses for your DIY workshop
“For the whole law is fulfilled in one word: “You shall love your neighbor as yourself” Galatians 5:14 Last year when we did a complete overhaul of our backyard, we also started …
Every school and every teacher has a different philosophy with student cell phones, but with classroom management as a whole. Whether you are on the FORBIDDEN end of the spectrum or on the “do what you want, it’s your grade” end, I just might have a solution that will help in your classroo
Water beds were once the hot bed to have, but now they're nowhere to be seen. Here's what happened, and why they may return.
The Westwood residence borders the Los Angeles Country Club
Sword swallowing is an extremely dangerous trick that doesn't involve illusions. How can it be real? We'll show you — with explanations and diagrams of the interactions between swords and the upper GI tract. Just don't try this at home!
