Happy Summer, everyone! Seriously, I have *never* been more happy to welcome summer as I was this year. 2011-2012 school year? Buh-bye. As y’all know, it wasn’t just school – but more so life – that got in the way of everything this year. I needed a break. So, hello, Summer, it’s so good to have you back around :)
I mentioned last week that I would be popping in every now and then with thrifty DIY projects for your classroom – which I completely intend to do – but I don’t really want the responsibility of having any have-tos this summer, so the summer programming at The Inspired Apple intends to be inspiring just not necessarily classroom-oriented all the time. I figure that I spend enough time obsessing about school August through May that it’ll be okay to be a little more relaxed about my content during the beach months.
Also, I made a very loose promise to myself to actually accomplish the things on my summer to-do list instead of just talk about them. Or, pin them, rather. {Seriously, I AM ADDICTED.} The computer does not deserve more time than my boys, my house, and myself. Amen.
So, here is my today to-do list…
I figured a very minor list each day would be helpful.
First up, Zumba. Which I immediately followed up with a mini-meal at McDonalds. Guilty. The kiddos picnicked in the back of my car before wearing themselves out at the park. Those are Becks’ 8-feet long legs to the left.
Then, it was off to library to pick up some summer reads. I just about died when I realized they had a copy of the newest Pete the Cat. Becks and I are already in love with his groovy buttons.
Laundry? So done. Chest bump and a big ol’ high five for me. You have no idea what a feat it is for me to get caught up on laundry. Seriously, I hate it.
Then, before naptime (yes, Becks – at almost 4-years-old, will still nap for a good 2-3 hours every day!), I decided it was about dang time to spray paint a mirror that’s been hiding out in my closet since garage sale season last year. I bought it for 5 bucks and just adoooooore its curves. {Oh, my. Look at all the dust on that mirror. Or don’t. I blame it on all the renovating we’ve done…}
This is where your thrifty teacher trick of the day comes in: DON’T BE SCARED OF SECOND-HAND. Go to yard sales, visit your local Goodwill or Salvation Army, pick through your neighbor’s trash, scan the ads on Craigslist. Believe me, you can totally make your house Pottery Barn/West Elm/Hipster/Shabby Chic on an Ikea/Target budget. Stretching your teacher salary isn’t as hard as you think, promise! {Currently writing that post in my head…}
Okay, so back to the mirror. First I had to tape the mirror off, which was really the most annoying part of the whole project.
Then I went to town with a can of white Rustoleum.
And, now, she dries…
Sigh. I love her more already, which I really didn’t think was possible. The bad news is she weighs a gosh darn awful lot, and I don’t think I can hang her without B’s help. So, I’m going to practice patience and will add that to the to-do list for tomorrow.
Next up, Swiffering and Egg Salad. I’ll spare you the pictures.
Happy, happy Wednesday to you!
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