Liven up your next Socratic Seminar with these fun games and strategies to get students talking about ANY text!

I have put together the absolute best of the Happy Housie for the year 2019! Come see what posts you all loved!

I'm sharing my top 5 must-have products for rosacea and how to naturally help prevent flare-ups by paying attention to triggers. This is my personal rosacea story.

If you are looking for some ways to teach your students using digital resources, I've compiled by favorite digital learning resources in this blog post!

Finally! The Taxonomy of my Music is complete! While I’m working on my Digital Art assignments I enjoy watching my favorite TV shows. I bring this up to help you get a sense for how long it t…

Today I'm sharing 25+ beautiful silhouette images. These are some of my favorites, and silhouettes are perfect for so many holiday crafts, like cards

The Ruhr Region in Germany with its industrial heritage has more to offer than you might think. These are the highlights in Essen & Duisburg.

Student shoutouts are a simple, effective way to build classroom community. Click to see how you can start using them with your students!

Unlock the magic of DIY sensory bottles at Especially Education. Discover step-by-step guides and ideas to create your own captivating sensory bottle experiences.

I recently blogged about the books I read in August and September as we focus on illustration, print concepts, and characters. As October rolls around we focus on setting and story elements and I wanted to share some of my FAVORITE picture books I use to teach these skills: Owl Moon by […]

The 31 best health podcasts, chosen by our community, that offer inspiration and guidance about food, nutrition, wellness, business, lifestyle and more!

This game is one of my favorite games ever. It’s killer easy and it’s way fun. You can use candy (M&Ms are my favorite) or any other type of marker (I’ve used Cheerios, Goldfi…

Keep your LDS class learning with one of these 10 games

I LOVE it when things are organized and colorful! Student portfolios and assessments can create PILES of paperwork and student work sample pages. Managing all the papers can be so stressful!

Here is a massive list of resources for writers and aspiring writers who are broke and struggling to make money.

Keyboarding is one of my favorite tech skills to teach. In this blog post I'm sharing 4 tips and tricks for typing with elementary students.

Austria has quickly become one of my favorite things. Walking around the charming town of Salzburg made me feel like I'm sixteen going on seventeen. The little towns nearby will make you want to climb

This collection of cozy knitted sweater patterns will include chunky knitted sweaters, easy beginner-friendly knitted sweaters, and more.

Looking to get out of the city and enjoy some of Washington's hiking trails? Bookmark these best hikes near Seattle for your next adventure!

I have talked about it a little...but I belong to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (LDS for short) (you can go here to read more about my church) I wanted to

This collection of crochet sweater patterns will include chunky crochet sweaters, beginner-friendly patterns and more to keep you cozy.

Whenever I'm feeling down there's nothing like a good travel quote to pick me up again. Whether I want some spirited wisdom or a way to fuel my wanderlust, these quotes are the best way

Conference Talk:

10 ways to use Evernote like a pro

This end of the year memory book is the perfect keepsake and a FANTASTIC way to end the school year and countdown to summer. Cover Page (K-3)All About MeI LoveMy All Time Favorite MemoryThe Best Field TripThese are Some of My FriendsAll About My TeacherI'll Really Miss...My ClassroomAbove the Rest, My...

In this video tutorial, I'm going to show you how to adjust facial features in Photoshop!

Death is a tough subject. It makes people uncomfortable. Here are 8 sympathy messages you can use to fill the void and not cause more pain.

What to make with washi tape? Here's 30+ Washi Tape Ideas for you try! Ideas for washi tape crafts, gifts, and home décor (plus my fav sources for washi tape).

I wanted to share this great activity I have been doing for years at the very beginning of each year. It is a Self-Portrait activity where students get to draw themselves, compare themselves with another student, and present to the class. I love to tell students they are drawing “Selfies” because it makes it more […]

The local NYC, the small corners, the neighborhoods: there is so much to see without the crowds. Here you'll find the best of off the beaten path NYC.

One of my favorite things about back to school, is knowing that I get to meet and love on a brand new bunch of kids for the school year. I’m sure you feel the same way, and have your lesson planner packed to the max with different “get-to-know-you activities.” I want to share with you […]

If you have kids like mine, they are fresh out of school and already BORED. So, we thought it would be fun to throw a "Favorite Things" party...for KIDS!

Remember how I hosted a baby shower last week? What you didn't know was that I ended up a large grease splatter on my brand new dress and had to go change halfway through the shower! I had read on Pinterest that you could remove a grease stain with chalk. My verdict? You CANNOT remove a grease stain with chalk! If anything, it lightened it slightly. So, I thought I was stuck. I had just bought that dress and it was the first time I was getting to wear it so I was bummed. Then I remembered that what Pinterest doesn't know, Twitter does. So I asked there! I probably had 15 or 20 people tell me to try using the blue Dawn soap. IT WORKS! So the stain was already set in, because after using the chalk, I washed the dress. So what I did was put some blue Dawn on it, rub it in well, and let it sit for about 15 minutes. No one told me to let it sit, so maybe you don't need to, but anytime I stain treat something, I have a 15 minute rule! Next I washed the dress and now it is as good as new! You can't see any part of the stain at all! So, I thought I'd pass that little tidbit on in case you have something that you think it ruined!

Today, I'm sharing my 15 Favorite Commercial Free Go-To Fonts. These are the fonts I've found myself coming back to again and again.

Learn the absolute best way to remove scratches from plates and other dishes. It's quick, easy, and nothing works better to get scratches out!

Need easy DIY ideas for a college care package? Here's what college students are hoping for when they open mail from home.

This delightful quiche, with its buttery, flaky crust and rich, creamy filling, is the perfect dish to elevate any meal, whether it's a casual brunch or an elegant dinner. Customize it with your favorite cheeses and add-ins for a truly personalized culinary experience.

This post may contain affiliate links and we will earn a small commission if you make a purchase through these links. Lotion bars are a wonderful, natural alt…

Are you thinking about What to Give up for Lent? If you are looking for things to give up for Lent, you've come to the right place. During the 40 days of Lent, while making our preparations for Easter, you can do something to better yourself and the world around you. A Lenten fast doesn't

Are you a freshman at college this year? Make sure to check out my Freshman’s Guide to College series for everything you need to know about that first year! Or are you in a later year and jus…