Friday, October 4, 2013

Five on Friday

There are so many wonderful things about Friday...one of which is linking up with The Good Life for Five on Friday!

Grab button for FIVE ON FRIDAY AT THE GOOD LIFE BLOG
 
 
[one]
piE
 
On Tuesdays, my first grade team gets together to discuss various academic topics, co-plan, and share resources. Not only do we contribute ideas, but we contribute food! A couple weeks ago TG brought in some orange cranberry cookies. They were to die for! Ever since I'd been trying to pacify my sweet tooth. With G being more active and more aware of where Mommy is at all times, it's a little tricky accomplishing things in the kitchen. She'll only tolerate her bouncer for so long. So...this Tuesday I brought in one of my long forgotten favorites: Chocolate Peanut butter Pie. Yum!
 
[two]
mOrnIng GlORy
 
I just had to stop yesterday morning. This is a feeble attempt to capture the beauty of yesterday's sunrise. If this is what our side of Heaven looks like...I can only imagine what it must be on the other.

 
 


 
 
[three]
meNu
 
Each month I put together a menu, along with a corresponding grocery list. This menu/grocery list will feed my family 3 meals a day for the entire month of October. I incorporate a lot of recipes from The Pioneer Woman in this one...so excited!
 
[four]
diY
 
I'm super excited! I have all necessary items to complete this month's DIY project! I'll post on this later.



[five]
fRee FrIDaY download

I am a huge fan of Kroger*. I love their selection and I can always find what I am looking for. I also love that I don't have to clip coupons to save money (although I know I might save more if I took the time to do so.) Another perk of being a Kroger card holder is that I get free downloads on Friday! In the past I've gotten free boxes of popcorn, breakfast items, etc. While this week's free download isn't one that has me jumping up and down, at least not until G gets a bit bigger, I still thought I share...

This Friday's offer:
  • exp 10/19/2013
    Free Tum-E Yummies Fruit Flavored Drink Get One (1) Free Tum-E Yummies, 10.1 oz. Limit one per house... more
*I was not compensated to "advertise" for this store.

While this takes care of my Five for Friday, I did want to quickly mention my 3 Gifts Reaped.

-Student Achievement: As a teacher there are times you wonder if what you are doing is making a difference. We differentiate until we're blue in the face and then wonder if it is doing any good. Today I reaped a great reward! My students made HUGE strides on a particularly difficult math concept!

-Joy: As I diligently work to change my perspective, I find myself truly experiencing joy. I feel at peace. I no longer feel rushed. I'm finding time for the little things. I feel like I'm turning a corner :)

-True Friendship: A long lasting, unconditional, forgiving friendship is rare. In order to succeed, one must constantly work at communicating, compromising, and loving. I am so blessed to reap the rewards of this gift.





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