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Currently April!

Yay!  April is here, and it was over 70 degrees today in NC.  It's a happy day to link up with Farley!


My hubby plays guitar.   I may have mentioned this before - and I am loving it.  We have music in the house all the time, and it's definitely a good thing for our kiddos - they are very musical.

I bought a laminator, and I love, love, love it!  It's a Crofton from Aldi (love that store!) and it was marked down to $12.99.  Laminator love... a beautiful thing.  Here it is in action:
laminating my Context Clues task cards
laminating Tick Tock time cards from Christina Bainbridge
Truly, I was able to spend some time reflecting this weekend on the blessings in my life - there are many.  I need to remember to focus on my blessings.  :)

I want a vacay, and need a manicure... though I suppose they could both go in the "wants."

My advice for future TpT sellers - proofread everything!  Have others proofread.  Mistakes happen, but they are embarrassing.

Remember Farley's rule of 3!  Enjoy!!

Comments

  1. Unknown4/01/2013

    I have been looking at a laminator but I haven't decided on a model yet. What brand is yours? Any pros or cons about it? We have one at school but it is old and temperamental.

    Krystyn

    Ms. Richards's Musings

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  2. Julie4/01/2013

    I love my laminator too - I have the Scotch one from Walmart. I love Aldi and saw that in the ad a while ago. A manicure sounds good too - I'm all about pampering myself! And yes, the weather today was gorgeous! I think you're in the Raleigh area too??

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  3. First Grade Buddies4/01/2013

    We love your advice...such a good reminder! That's why we loving working together on our blog and TpT stuff!

    :) Tamra and Sarah
    First Grade Buddies

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  4. Mrs. Bartel's School Family (Alyce)4/01/2013

    No laminator. Yet. The beach sounds great! Love the guitar. Have a wonderful evening!
    Alyce

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