Evernote is free desktop download that works like a large reference file. I like to call it my "external brain." What is great about this application is that you can store documents, photos, and webpages all in the same place. Everything is keyword searchable. What is really cool is that any text that appears in your photos is also keyword searchable inside Evernote. If you are new to Evernote, here is a list of 21 ways how you can use Evernote to get you better organized this year:
Hey doodz, remember last year when we got our new fence installed? (Part 1, Part 2) Well today I wanted to share with you how it be lookin’ one year later. I’ve stained it since the last time we talked about it. I decided to go for a dark brown stain (semi-transparent chocolate by behr), and I really like it although staining was a total bear of a job. It took me 5 gallons of stain, many, many, M A N Y hours, and tons of slivers. It was worth it, although if I ever had to do it again I would seriously consider hiring it out. What can I tell you about staining; it’s a pain, it’s hard, and slats are dumb. I used a brush because I wanted the color to look variegated and dimensional, so some of the slats had 3 heavy coats of stain and others had 2 lighter coats – it all took a lot of time and effort but I’m really happy with how it all turned out. Just to give you some idea, I began this staining project last fall and finished it at the end of April. It was a big project and took an enormous amount of time – I better like it. To refresh your memory, we previously had a dated chain link fence with green plastic slats – not a pretty backdrop for the garden vibes we were going after. Last spring we had installed a horizontal cedar slatted fence. We had added a 4′ fence on one side of our yard, and a 6′ privacy fence on the other (can you tell which neighbor I don’t like?). We added gates to both sides of the house, and a big gate in the back opening up to a concrete slab on the side of our garage. Now that the fence is installed and stained we seriously love everything about the fence! I couldn’t be happier with the outcome. Bros, I’m not gonna tip-toe around it, this is a sponsored post, and I’m proudly endorsing Fencein Deck, the company who built our fence. If you’re in the twin cities area and are looking to have a fence built, (custom or otherwise) please consider giving Dave a call (651-246-3176) or shoot him an e-mail, he is a good dude who has built a solid business (Fencein Deck) for himself here in […]
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It’s a difficult phenomenon to describe to non-educators, but classroom teachers will instantly know what I’m referring to–having a group of students that just don’t click with you and are extremely difficult to handle, usually with more than the average extreme and violent behavior issues tossed into the mix. These experiences seem to suck the joy … Continued
Let’s dive on into 5 Art Sub Tub Tips that you can simply and easily do. Honestly, as a teacher, I learned in the later half of my years that having your Sub Tub permanently prepped went a long way. I never ever worried about being away or being sick. I even honed it further when COVID showed up and people had to go into isolation in a moment's notice. I was always ready and if I had to take a sick day, I just put it in and stayed home and never ever worried about it because my tub was always prepped.
This was a very FUN project that i did for a friend's school. They auctioned these off for their school fundraising event. I photographed each child in the 3 kindergarten classes and then asked them what they wanted to be...
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You ask yourself, why am I a teacher. With so many problems with behaviors, curriculum, testing, and low pay why do we teach. See why I teach and stay.
Easiest Homemade Pizza Crust Recipe
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What are the COOL and CHEAP things to do with teenager friends when bored? These budget-friendly activities will have your friends coming back for more.
Most girls have been there. You’re asking your man some harmless question and all of a sudden he becomes defensive. You’re caught off-guard, feeling like you just committed a serious crime just asking a simple
For most private practice therapists, marketing is a foreign endeavor, shrouded in mystery and bad vibes. In reality, marketing is just about offering your services. Not forcing or controlling. Just offering. But where to start? Here’s a checklist where you can start.
A little learning post today! Ever hear of a Standing Stitch? This is a stitch you can use to join a new color when you’re starting a new row or round. I “learned” it by accident many years ago when … Continued
For most private practice therapists, marketing is a foreign endeavor, shrouded in mystery and bad vibes. In reality, marketing is just about offering your services. Not forcing or controlling. Just offering. But where to start? Here’s a checklist where you can start.
Those dreaded words - "I want to quit."
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I got to thinking about what I do combat the usual student question, “When are we ever going to use this in real life?” Check out the post for my solution.
Without careful planning, students who are sidelined from class activities can become an issue.
What is alexithymia? It is the difficulty or inability to talk about, navigate through, or deal with emotions. Learn about two books that can help you know how to become emotionally healthy - the first one explores what sometimes causes alexithymia, and the second one will help you understand alexit
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If you read my post about Real World Homework, then you already know that I love stamps. Next I created a similar document for the class objectives for the students and copied it on the other side.…
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What do you do when dream of having an arched wall library in your home? You hack robe inserts from Bunnings and make it! I am so excited to finally share my DIY Arched Wall Library! This project has been months in the making and I couldn’t be happier! Ever since we built our home, we have always r
Do you feel like your life is miserable? Like there's no way out of this misery? Read this & discover what changes you can make NOW to be happy again!
After many trips with several trial and errors getting a toddler to sleep on vacation, I have come up with these BEST tips for helping a toddler sleep on vacation.
