My favourite teacher gifts

I would like to state for the record that teacher gifts are not expected. I love my job. But lets face it, I just spent 10 months with 29 Kindergarten kids who shared their germs and their drama daily! Luckily they also put a smile on my face.

Here are a few of my favourites and they all are under 20 bucks.

First, a flowering plant. Cut flowers are beautiful but they die quickly. I have received mini roses before and they do really well in the garden.

Second, home made foods. These were arranged in a cute basket that can be reused for something fun. From left to right: raspberry jam, polish dill pickles and millionaire relish. 

Third, an adorable pinterest idea. I actually pinned this one myself. A green apple with an individual caramel/skor dip. Yum!

Fourth, something "teacher-ish." Like a chocolate apple from Laura Secord.

Fifth, something surprising. Sometimes this comes in the form of a gaudy candle but this year I got a purse and I like it. 

And lastly, the easiest thing to do on the planet that is honestly my favourite:

Gift cards. LCBO, Tim Horton's, Walmart and Chapters here I come!

Some hilarious gifts that I have received in past years that I don't recommend:

• Ugly ornaments. I received one in shape of an Elvis themed juke box.
• Expired avon products that you dug out of your drawer.
• Dollarama fake roses
• Crystal/Disco Jesus

xo,
Meg

It's almost officially summer!

I wanted to give a little something to my Kindies to send them off for summer. Having 28 students can get expensive. Pinterest to the rescue again!

I made these during Nick's epic nap yesterday. Gummy fish and graham fish. Yum!

Countdown is on! 

xo,
Meg
 

Nerd Alert

I was home with a feverish Nicholas this past Tuesday so I thought I would try out something I saw on YHL. 

Yes that is correct. I organized our bookshelf by colour. Who knew we had so many black books?!



xo,
Meg

From a student

A student of mine is starting summer vacation a little early so he gave me these beauties yesterday with a lovely card.

Some chocolates accompanied this gift but they are at school for any emergency chocolate needs that arise between now and summer holidays!
xo,
Meg

Waterloo Park

This morning we took Nicholas to Waterloo Park to look at the animals and to try out a different playground.

Nick apparently does not care for llamas. Or are these alpacas? Please note his twisting body in his stroller.

But he loved the bunnies! When we visited the bunnies they were changing the food and water bowls. Nick watched everything!

 

Our next visit to Waterloo Park will include a trip to the splash pad! It wasn't quite hot enough today!

xo,

Meg 

Step 5: Living Room Curtains

It's been a long while since we posted about our living/dining room renovation. That's because we haven't done anything. We found curtains a while back at Bouclair on clearance for $7.99! And here they are. I think they give the window a finished look.

Before

After

From the main foyer

We will eventually buy some furniture for that end of the room but what we want is still up for debate!

xo,
Meg

"May that was Quick"

What a quick and wonderful month!

• Outdoor soccer season kicked off!
• We had a few boardgame nights
• My school turned 10 and we had all sorts of fun activities that week.
• My nephew turned 2! Sadly we couldn't get to Ottawa for the party but we were thinking about him!
• I had a super Mother's day! Read about it here.
• I went to a Peekaboo Bean party at a friend's house and bought Nicholas an adorable coat.
• My Nana turned 94!
• Dan bottled another batch of yummy wine. Barbera this time. 
• I went out for dinner for a friend's birthday. Some of the girls stayed to dance but a headcold sent me home early.
• We planted oodles of flowers and vegetables over the long weekend!
• Soccertots ended for Nick. He came so far in the 8 weeks with his confidence!
• We did some BBQ'ing with friends over the long weekend.
• My Dad and Marg came to visit and we did some shopping in St. Jacobs!
• I had my Welcome to Kindergarten evening. Some adorable kids are coming my way in the fall. And lots and lots of criers.

xo,
Meg