Peek into my Closet- March

Sweater: Old Navy

Jeans: JCP

Shoes: Payless

Necklace: Forever 21

Peek into my Closet- March

Jacket: Kohl's

Dress: JCP

Tights: Target

Boots: Target

Necklace: Forever 21

When is it Time to Donate?

I never know when I should get rid of clothes and when I do have those moments when I need to clean out my closet, I have a hard time letting go.  I found this trick on Pinterest and so far it has been working.  

1. Turn all of your hangers in your closet backyard so the hook is facing away from you.

2. When you wear something and you hang it back up, turn that hanger toward you.

3. Repeat

After a month or two, you will begin seeing what clothes you never wear because the hangers will still be backward.  This trick has helped me so much!  I always think I will need that shirt or those pants for something when in reality I haven't worn them in three years. I went about six months doing this and here is the result!

I always take my clothes into a resale store to see if I am able to make any money off of them.  This time I made $43.00 and was able to donate the rest to Goodwill.  

It was so nice getting a "fresh start" and knowing that now I have only the clothes that I actually wear in my closet.  Needless to say, I have more room and space now and it feels great! :)

How do you know when to donate?

Peek into my Closet- March

Top: Old Navy

Jeans: Kohl's

Scarf: Etsy

Boots: Target

DIY Spring Wreath

I absolutely love making wreaths!  Using the plain twig wreaths makes it a cinch because all you need to do is find the right items to hot glue on!

I began with some inspiration on Pinterest and headed to the craft store.  

Here is a plain twig wreath which are usually around $4.99.

I found these bright flowers, the white initial, and the accent flowers.

I hot glued each item down and I had my final product in less than 15 minutes!

Who's ready for spring?!

Peek into my Closet- March

I always like to try to make my summer clothes wearable in the winter to expand my wardrobe.  Layering with a cardigan and leggings makes those summer dresses warm and cozy in the freezing temps!

Dress: Old Navy

Sweater: Old Navy

Leggings: Target

Flats: Payless

Peek into my Closet- March

Top: Kohl's

Pants: Kohl's

Boots: Pay Less

Peek into my Closet- March

Dress: Kohl's

Leggings: Target

Shoes: Kohl's

Peek into my Closet- February

Top: Kohl's

Pants: The Gap

Peek into my Closet- February

Top: H&M

Pants: Kohl's

Shoes: Tom's

DIY Wedding Favors

I decided to go with wedding favors that I can do myself and save some money!  I found the idea on Pinterest of filling a little box with Hugs and Kisses from the Mr. and Mrs.! 

Supplies:

Small white boxes- JoAnn Fabrics

Ribbon- JoAnn Fabrics 

Hershey's Hugs

Hershey's Kisses (I bought these in bulk and saved money)

Tags (I made these and printed them on card-stock) 

Here was our assembly line- we made 200!

Finished product!  So cute!! 

Here are all 200 boxes!

Peek into my Closet- February

Sweater: Kohl's

Mint Jeans: Target

Shoes: Pay Less

Peek into my Closet- January

Scarf: Target

Shirt:Kohl's

Black Jeans: Kohl's

Gifts from my Maid of Honor!

My lovely Maid of Honor (AKA sister) made me some fun gifts to help begin the process!

This is a ring holder for those moments when I must take it off.

This one is for my fiance and includes protein bars of all types to help him handle the chaos!

If you are ever a bridesmaid these are fun and unique handmade gifts that any bride would love!

Peek into my Closet- January

Shirt: The Gap

Jeans: Kohl's

Boots: Pay Less

Scarf: JCP

Will You Be My Bridesmaid?

I wanted to do something fun to ask my bridesmaids if they would be in my wedding.  I found this cute and inexpensive idea for a postcard on Zazzle!

http://www.zazzle.com/will_you_be_my_bridesmaid_postcard-239420688224201588

Front

The back has pictures of me with each girl and the question! 

Peek into my Closet- January

White Long sleeved shirt: Kohl's 

Black Jeans: Kohl's

Boots: Target

Gray Sweater: Body Central

I'm Getting Married!!!!!

It's official... I'm engaged!  Sorry teacher friends, but this blog may now incorporate wedding planning thoughts and ideas!

Sorry Friends... I'm officially back!

I apologize for having to temporarily shut down the blog.  I am back though and I hope you keep checking in!! :)

New Classroom Tour!

As I mentioned in a previous post, I moved at the beginning of the summer and was fortunate enough to start at a new school this year!  Sorry they are late, but here are some pictures of my new classroom!

Students use their numbered magnet to sign in.