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What’s in My Teacher Bag: The Essentials I Can’t Live Without

March 9, 2026
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Every teacher knows the struggle: your bag carries half your life, but by mid-morning, it feels like nothing is ever where it should be. Papers get buried, pens vanish, chargers disappear, and somehow, you’re always scrambling for that one thing you need in the moment. I’ve learned that when my teacher bag is organized and stocked with the items I […]

2025 Stocking Stuffer Gift Guide

November 24, 2025
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I love buying stocking stuffers. There’s something about filling a tiny space with little gifts that are useful, cute, and actually get used. The trick is picking items that won’t end up as clutter under the couch two days later. With a little thought, you can find things that keep kids entertained and make the morning feel special. If you’re […]

2025 toddler gift guide

November 15, 2025
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I love buying toddler toys, but even then it can be surprisingly hard to know what will actually get used. Toddlers are curious and busy and into everything at once, which makes it tough to pick gifts that won’t get tossed aside after five minutes. And with so many options out there, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed when you’re trying […]

Baby Products I’d Buy Again

November 11, 2025
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Having a second baby comes with a lot of lessons learned and a few favorite products that make life so much easier. After going through the newborn phase once, I knew exactly which items we’d repurchase for baby #2. These are the baby products that truly earned a spot in our daily routine, and I’ve included direct links so you […]

2025 Gift Guide for Women

November 8, 2025
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Gifting is one of my favorite things to do, but I especially love finding gifts that I know will actually be loved by the women in your life. The kind that make someone say, “Oh, this is perfect!” If you’re anything like me, you probably enjoy the process of finding something thoughtful but can also spend way too much time […]

2025 Baby Gift Guide

November 1, 2025
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There’s a lot of baby stuff out there, but not all of it is worth the hype. I’ve put together a list of my favorite baby toys and everyday essentials that I’ve actually used and loved. These are items that actually get used, make routines simpler, and bring a little more ease to life with a baby. Whether you’re shopping […]

2025 Gift Guide for Teachers

October 26, 2025
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Do you need gift ideas for a special teacher in your life? We know that teachers deserve a little extra love during the holidays! And, finding something thoughtful can make all the difference. So, whether you’re shopping for your child’s teacher, a friend who teaches, or someone who pours their heart into the classroom every day, this teacher gift guide […]

My Disco Ball Wedding

January 3, 2023
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First, I wanted to say this wouldn’t have been possible without my amazing parents, husband, in-laws, wedding planner, and vendors. Thank you so much for bringing my disco ball wedding vision to life. Getting Ready With My Mom My mother helped me get into my wedding dress from White Dresses Bridal Boutique in Nashville, TN, and my wedding shoes. These […]

Things To Do In Nashville

July 5, 2021
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Coming to Nashville, most people think about hitting up Broadway. Lots of bars, food, and dancing. But there is so much more to do in my favorite city. I have broken things down into categories of where to drink/eat, stay, shop, and sightsee aka where to find the best murals to take pictures in front of. As always, please feel […]

Back-to-school kindergarten routines and procedures checklist printable resource

FREE Back to School Routines & Procedures Checklist!

Take the guesswork out of back-to-school with this simple, comprehensive checklist of every routine and procedure your kindergarteners need to learn. Use it to build a calm, structured, and independent classroom from day one, without forgetting a single thing.

Let’s Bring the FUN
Back into Your Classroom

So you can leave school feeling prepared
(and get your evenings and weekends back)!

So you can leave school feeling prepared (and get your evenings and weekends back)!

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