I’m going to go the route of good skincare, healthy eating, staying out of the sun (for the most part), micro needling, and lasers. That seems to be the best option for me at this point in time. I’ve been taking the Lyma supplements for a while now, and I have been very interested in the Lyma Laser. It helps with anti-aging, wrinkles, skin elasticity, texture, and tone. Bonus: it has zero downtime, zero damage, and it’s painless.
Read MoreLet's look at another one of those often expressed pieces of jargon many in the educational world like to throw out: “If you don’t love teaching, get out before you cause harm to the children.” I recently read an awesome article by Elizabeth Dampf called “It's about Skillsets, Not Sainthood.” In the latest ASCD article Elizabeth Dampf shares the very familiar expectations posed by the teaching world. As teachers, it is expected that we love our jobs, love our schools, and love our students. If we don’t…why are we teachers?
Read MoreWe have said it before and we will say it again: good teaching does not involve rewards. Rewarding good behavior and punishing negative behaviors is not an effective way to get a class of students invested in learning. What does work? Building relationships.
Read MoreHere is a roundup of my favorite new to me finds:
Read MoreIf you are still masking like we are, I am sure that you have found the mask that works best for you and your family. It took many, many different styles and brands to find the best fit for our 6-year-old, but we have finally found the one that she likes best and that we know provides the very best protection for her. If you are still on the hunt for the very best mask for your kids, please try out the Happy Mask brand.
Read MoreI was getting tired of opening up my kitchen cabinets and doors to just find a mess. So, I did some research, and I bought a few items to turn my kitchen into an instagramable organized kitchen. Now I save a ton of room, and it looks so clean and organized. It was a good use of my time, and I felt very productive. Here are some of the products that I bought, and I really like them!
Read MoreA few years ago I stumbled upon a Facebook group called Hard CORE on The Floor (#hardCORE) created by Nicole Gonzalez. It took me a few weeks to figure it all out, but once I did, it completely changed the way I used the Peloton app.
Read MoreNow, many of us feel that we just have nothing left to give. So, teacher friends, the question is…how do we take care of ourselves in a way that is meaningful and beneficial? How do we restore some of that shine to the diamonds that we are?
Read MoreIt really is surprising how well these flower remedies work. I can’t recommend them enough. Alexis Smart has all kinds of flower remedies for all sorts of ailments, and she can even make custom ones just for you.
Read MoreSo, for the last five years or so, I have been using an essential oil diffuser in my classroom, but I’ve decided to step it up a bit and start using a humidifier instead this school year. Humidifiers have some pretty great health benefits, such as:
Read MoreI discovered Evolve Together during the pandemic, and their masks have been the best mask that I have used. At first, they just sold the masks, but they have evolved to sell so many other great products. Evolve Together’s motto is “We connect people to what's most essential — taking care of each other and our planet.” And they do a pretty good job of making products that have a limited impact on the environment.
Here is a list of my favorites from this company:
Read More“A staggering 55 percent of educators are thinking about leaving the profession earlier than they had planned.” So, what are the signs of teacher burnout and how can we prevent it?
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