Facebook Freebie Hop and a Bloggy Vacation

I don't share a ton of personal/family things here on Ms. Fultz's Corner, but I'm making a little exception today. For those of you who don't know, my husband is in medical school. He just finished his first two years of course work and took his boards. This means he's getting ready to start two years of hospital rotations, followed by residency for who knows how many years after that. It makes for long days and long nights. He studies a ton. But, that's part of the reason I started my little online adventure; I needed something equally time-consuming to do with myself. ;) It turned out to be a complete blessing as my extra income makes up for his lack of one. I am thankful to be able to do something I love and support my family at the same time. The friendships I've made with teachers all over is icing on the cake. I appreciate you all!

Anyway, our two year anniversary is coming up and hubby has one week left before his rotations start so I'm going to put my blog on autopilot this week and take a bloggy break. If you don't hear back from me right away, don't fret; I'll catch up next week. 

As a little going away present, some of my bloggy friends and I are doing a small Facebook Freebie hop. You can click on over to my fan page and look for the aqua freebie hop button right beside my like button to get started. It runs until Tuesday night so be sure to grab them quickly!

See ya next week. Happy anniversary, honey!!

Ten Pin Linky: Class Decor

I love decorating my classroom. {Okay, if we're honest I'm kinda obsessed with it} I love Pinterest. I love networking with linky parties. Obviously when I saw Ashley's linky party, I knew it was a perfect match. It's really easy. You just link to your favorite 10 pins relating to the topic and then back to Ashley's blog. 

If you want to see more of my pins, click over to follow me.

1. I don't have a lot of "fluff" in my room. I need cute but functional. This pin certainly fits the bill. I love, love, love the bright colors! I could easily see this down the side of my filing cabinet.

http://www.remarkablehome.net/2011/03/file-folder-paper-organizer-tutorial.html

2. Another functional, but cute, find is this No Name option. I currently use a "Return to Sender" bucket, but these clips are too fun.

http://mrsbrowndotcom.blogspot.com/2012/06/more-crafting.html

3. Stylin' Art. Again, double purpose. Need I say more? 

http://melonheadzillustrating.blogspot.com/2012/08/todays-freebies-classroom-rules.html

4. How excited would your students be to interact with this? I totally want to make one for my room jobs.

http://www.izzyshare.com/ipadbulletinboard

5. I love Erica's super cute birthday board. I want to do something like this on my closet doors.

http://www.ericabohrer.blogspot.ca/search/label/Classroom%20Decor

6. Next up, Amy's writing board (a combination of work by several talented ladies. I love the colors on the board and the enormous pencil.

http://stepintosecondgrade.blogspot.com/2013/06/getting-ready-for-next-year.html

7. Cute objective boards are popping up all over Pinterest. We don't have to display them at my school yet, but it's certainly heading that direction.

http://thinkshareteach.blogspot.com/2012/07/objective-display-for-monday-made-it.html

8. I am determined to make cute letters like these. I have no idea what they'll say or where I'll put them. It's a sickness.

http://firstgrademagic.blogspot.com/2011/09/classroom-library.html

9. Poms or Lanterns. I am determined to cluster a few in my room this year. I already bought them, but need to rope my husband into helping me hang them.

http://adayinthelifeofmisskranz.blogspot.com/2012/08/pom-poms-galore-it-is-that-time-of-year.html

10. Finally I don't know if it's the colors or the flower, but this is just darling. I think it would be cute on the front of my desk.

http://www.luckystarlane.com/2010/05/trade-or-craft-show-display.html

That was fun! Don't forget to follow me on Pinterest and then head over to Ashley's to link up!

Some Things I'm Loving...

Forgive me because today's post is going to be a little all over the place. BUT, I wanted to share some of my new finds with you. I love summer break because it gives me time to catch up on blog stalking!

First up, ME!

I mean, come on! How cute is that? I love that it has my girls on there too-- Lily, Gracie, and Izzy. I think my husband felt a little left out after the fact. Oops. =) It was done by the fabulous Crystal over at The Library Fox. She did a little me and I did a little work on her blog. Check out her new background and buttons. Win-win!

Second up, math resources! I've been honest about math not being my favorite subject to teach, although it has grown on me as I've been doing more guided math and centers. Well... I'm sure you all know about Greg Tang's math books, right? If I have to pick a favorite, it's Math Potatoes. Love that one!

   
Guess what?! He has a website now full of FREE resources. Yup, free friends. I like the eBooks the best, but the games are fun too. I'm just a sucker for those books. I'm sad that I have to wait all summer to try them, but I am NOT sad that it's summer. haha.

Third, I've been working on items for {gasp!} back to school. I just can't help it. I love summer so much, and yet I'm always thinking about what I can do to make next year better, more organized, more fun, more... everything! I decided it was time to give my calendar a little makeover. Then I couldn't decide what theme to go with and made a bunch. haha. This one's my favorite.

I'm also working on reorganizing my teacher stuff. I love me some binders! But, I'm going to have a student teacher next year so I know I need to get things a little more streamlined. Plus, I have so much more clipart and digital paper now than when I first made it so I know it could be way cuter. And cuteness counts, right? 

I told you this post was going to be all over. =) There are some fun things happening this week (giveaways and such, yay!) and I'll keep you in the loop on my Facebook page so be sure you've liked me. I'm also burning up Pinterest with all this extra time to stalk and plan.

Have a great week, teacher friends!