life: first week as a 3rd grade teacher...

I survived!

I am enjoying everything about this job. The part I love the most is that I'm teaching in a new grade. It is VERY different from 1st and even 2nd grade. But, I am learning something new everyday and learning from my mistakes. 

I would love to post pictures, but taking a picture of the room isn't what I'm thinking when I walk in. My mind races to my to-do list, lesson plans, etc. 

Meanwhile, I still have my back to school sale going on in my etsy shop!

Enjoy and God Bless!

 

life: school has taken over...

I've been very busy. It's crazy!

But I am so happy to have a job.

Too tired to really type, but lots coming next week!

Just two things:

1. I posted this Daily Lesson Planner in my TpT store.

2. Get in on the Back to School sale going on in my etsy store!

Enjoy and God Bless!

etsy: back to school sale...

School is starting all over the place.

Do you have your back to school jewelry bought?

If not, head on over to my etsy shop and get 15% off until September 8th! 

Just use coupon code BACK2SCHOOL at checkout!

Enjoy and God Bless!

GIVEAWAY!

Well, I finally gave in! It's Giveaway time! WHOOP!

I hit 100 likes on my etsy shop Facebook Page the other day and what better way to say thank you than with free earrings! Right?!

I just love the new bling earrings that I listed in my etsy shop!

To enter just fill out the rafflecopter below and the winner will be chosen on July 28 at midnight! 

Good Luck!

If you don't want to play around with Giveaways then head on over to my etsy shop and use coupon code JULYXMAS2013 to get free shipping until July 31st!

a Rafflecopter giveaway

Enjoy and God Bless!!

life: D.C. mini adventure...

Yesterday, the hubby and I decided to have a mini adventure into D.C. and it was warm HOT! I was uncomfortable all day. All day. Other than being hot, we had a really good time. We decided to go to the Mall and see some memorials and monuments and then stop in the Holocaust Museum. 

After getting of the Metro we had to walk a bit to get to the WWll Memorial, which is a beautiful fountain. Unfortunately, this is where I took most of the photos because it was the only time I was cool. 

People cooling off in the fountain. 

Panorama of the awesome memorial.

Decided to cool off as well. Great TOMS tan, huh?

The hubby sitting with me.

We passed in front of the White House on our way to the Holocaust Museum.

We also stopped at the Korean War Memorial, Lincoln Monument, and the Vietnam Wall.

The Holocaust Museum was amazing and heartbreaking. I enjoy learning about different events in history, but this one is by far the most horrific. With all that said it is a must see if you are ever in D.C.

A few weeks ago, when my sister-in-law was here, we saw a ton of things and I never posted pictures. You can see most of them on my instagram page!

Oh, and do you LOVE my new picture watermark? The glitter is my FAVORITE!

Have a great rest of the weekend! Hoping to post tons of jewelry pieces this week so keep a look out!

AND don't forget about the Christmas in July Sale going on in my etsy shop until July 31st!

Oh, and be on the lookout for my first GIVEAWAY this week!!

Subscribe to our etsy shop newsletter!

God Bless!

etsy: just listed in the shop...and SALE!

Even though my craft room isn't complete I had an itch to create some jewels for the shop today. So, I pushed some mess aside and got busy. I created 6 pairs of earrings, but only got around to listing 4 of them before the hubby got home. 

BLING! Love, love, love bling. These earrings are super lightweight and adorable. I love the light green sapphire ones the best. 

Check them out and all my other jewelry in my shop! 

Don't forget about the Christmas in July Sale going on until July 31st! Use coupon code JULYXMAS2013 to get free shipping!

And my etsy shop Facebook page has almost reached 100 LIKES! Yippee! Get on over there and LIKE my page, please and thank you! 

AND, sign up for my etsy shop newsletter to receive news about shop sales and new items listed before anyone else!

Subscribe to our etsy shop newsletter!

Thanks and God Bless!

etsy: Christmas in July SALE!!! FREE SHIPPING!!!

Merry Christmas....in July!

Use coupon code JULYXMAS2013 to get free shipping in my etsy shop until July 31st!

ENJOY and God Bless!

Subscribe to our etsy shop newsletter!

Life: Now that the hubby is home...

As you know my sweet hubby surprised me by coming home two weeks early. He got me good. It's been a week and a half now and we have done SO much in that short time it's friggen amazing. I have yet to be bored. 

1. Right after he surprised me we went to see our sweet friends in The Little Mermaid. It was adorable and they were both so good! 

2. Hubby took me to buy a computer. Love that man!

3. I've been sick and still am. Ugh!

4. CSTs started last week and ended TODAY! Praise Jesus!

5. Hubby and I have been walking. A lot. Thankfully the walk is beautiful. 

6. Tried the margarita at Chipotle and it was yummy. I suggest you go out and get one. NOW!

7. This happened...

8. Then THIS happened.

I think we like it. Ha!

We've been quite busy. Jeepers. Sorry to overload you with pictures. More writing next time.

Don't forget that this weekend is the Carmel Etsy Mother's Day Sale. Read about it here!

AND you can get 15% off until May 10th in my etsy shop by using coupon code SPRING2013 at checkout!

God Bless!

etsy: SALE & Coupon Code...

I'm getting ready for something huge that I'll blog about later this week and I would like to get rid of some inventory beforehand. So, use coupon code SPRING2013 until May 10th in my etsy shop to get 15% off your purchase.

Enjoy and God Bless!

etsy: New Year, new sale...

I just wanted to write a quick post about my latest etsy sale! Since it's a new year I thought why not do a New Year's Sale!

Just enter coupon code NEWYEAR13 at checkout to get 13% off your purchase in my etsy shop!



I'll be posting about my Christmas Break once I get all the pics edited!

God Bless

etsy: Just listed a TON of merchandise...

So, a while back I made bunches of jewelry, bagged it, and stuck it in a bowl.

Over the last 3 days I have finally listed it ALL! That means that anything I have made is now listed in my etsy shop. Head on over there and check out all my awesome jewelry. :]

AND, while you're there don't forget that you can get 10% off your entire order by using coupon code: THANKYOU10 at checkout!



 

Thanks and God Bless

Life: wow wow wow & an etsy coupon code...

It's been crazy. That's the best word. Crazy work, crazy home, crazy life.

1. My family came to visit over my October Break. It was so nice to have them here. They were able to see my classroom for the first time. My dad and brother got tattoos with Tim. We went to Hearst Castle. Shopped. Walked. Ate. Enjoyed each others company.



2. Timmy was reassigned to a new job in the AF. YAY! I am so excited for this time in his career. But, he left on Saturday for a 4 month training in Texas leaving me in California. Sad, but glad at the same time. We will see each other over Christmas break so I'm counting down the days.



3. I have been selling etsy stuff up a storm on the website and in person. So many people are letting me know that they want custom orders too! I am so pumped. Speaking of etsy: I am having a "thank you" discount going on until December 19, 2012. Use coupon code THANKYOU10 to get 10% off your entire purchase in my etsy shop!



4. I'm enjoying my iPhone5 SO much. So much so that I have a billion phone cases already. I'm addicted.



5. I just bought this tray from my friend, Kaylee! It is adorable and will go with all my Mackenzie-Childs. You can check out her Facebook page here.



6. I already decorated for Christmas. I know it isn't Thanksgiving yet, but I was in the mood after I played a few of my Christmas songs. There wasn't much to do, as you can see. :]



7. I joined the loveclub subscription boxes a few months back and I LOVE them so much! It's inexpensive and always full of cute stuff and coupons for later. Check her blog out as well.



8. ALSO, I have become addicted to instagram again. Check out my instagram page and follow me: chaholl2011



 

Ok I think that is all for now. Since Tim is gone for a while I plan on blogging A LOT more!

God Bless and have a fabulous Thanksgiving!