Pennies and Pics

As a substitute teacher, I do not get paid during the summer months and I haven't found any luck with tutoring over the summer either. I only work part-time on my husband's days off (bummer for him). So I began researching a few months before summer arrives to plan ahead and see what's out there for moms or subs. I don't want to go anywhere; I am looking for a telecommute job or online job where I can work on my own time while my baby is napping. So here is what I found: 1.  Work at Home Job Listings This is a great database website that takes you to other websites that are hiring for at home jobs. You can search your area (mine came up with zero). Or you can scroll down and browse a list of newly added jobs. Some examples of jobs are bloggers, editors, telemarketer, writers, tech. support, developer, and even an Android App. reviewer. 2.  Mystery Shopping Provider This might be a fun way to earn money if your a stay at home mom who doesn't necessarily like

Calming Bottle Instagram Post I saw a great idea on Pinterest a while ago about calming glitter jars being used in the classroom. I have not used it in the classroom yet, but here's what I'm thinking... Students who are upset (not violently) can go to an area of the classroom away from the other students. The area can have a stuffed animal, journal, timer, stress ball, and or the calming jar. I looked around my house for a jar or container that had a flat top so it could be turned over and low and behold I found the Starbucks iced coffee bottle. Here is what I used and did: Need: A sturdy bottle with a flat top bottle of glitter glue (color of your choice) I had a bottle of black glitter glue loose glitter (color of your choice) I had pink rubbing alcohol (for sticky bottle label removal) hot water decorative tape super glue Steps: 1. First I removed the labels from the jar and soaked it in a hot water/rubbing alcohol bath, after it was soaking about an hour o

As moms we tend to think we are Superwoman and can do it all! But don't forget you need some time for yourself. Eating healthy is difficult when your toddler didn't finish their mac n' cheese and you don't want to "just throw it away". So I have been trying to be healthy and put myself first, because if I get sick or don't have energy it effects everyone! So I started daily walks with Sydney and replacing one meal a day with a "Green smoothie" ( see pinterest board for recipes ). I need some music to motivate me when I am walking/running/dancing so here is my list.  iTunes no longer has public music lists. Below are the names of the songs and artist. I did't have the time to type all the songs, so I just took a screenshot of my iTunes playlist. When I get time I will type the whole list :)

iTunes no longer has public music lists. Below are the names of the songs and artist. Heart to heart-Toby Keith The baby-Blake Shelton Anything like me-Brad Paisley The day-Babyface I see me-Travis Tritt Danny's song-Kenny Loggins Godspeed-Dixie Chicks  Baby baby-Amy grant A new day has come- Celine Deion  The best day-George straight Tough little boys-Grey Allen There goes my life-Kenny Chesney Friends with tractors- Rodney Atkins  Dirt -Madison Cain  Mamas don't let your babies grow up to be cowboys-  Tawnya Reynolds  Little dreamer-Christina Aguilera  Boys round here- Blake Shelton Grandaddy's gun-Blake Shelton Mother like mine-Band Perry My truck-Gretchen Wilson ft. Josh Malter  Get up get down-Phillip Phillips 

I wanted to do something nice for my friend who enjoys cooking, so I stalked her Pinterest. She had pinned a DIY cookbook and some recipes. This was a no-brainer; make her a cookbook and print out the recipes she pinned :)! Supplies Used: 3ring Binder with clear cover Printer/paper and lots of clear page protectors! Page dividers Scrapbook paper Stickers This is what the cover ended up looking like with the Family's last name as the heading In the back I added a cupcake box, and a Veggie cooking cheat sheet Closer look of what I added to the inside pockets Inside I added a card, recipe cards, a weekly meal planning organizer and other  chef must have's I printed one recipe for each section and placed it inside the page protectors The back cover;  Scrapbook paper, then glued a Measurement Conversion Chart to it for quick reference. Bad picture...but it reads "Get Cookin'" Personally, I used 6 page di

  Sydney Turns 1! How I created an Owl themed party for my daughter's 1st birthday: Birthday Highchair Free Owl printables: banner, water bottle labels, and more The bib is from Kohl's and the personalized owl placemat from :  http://www.InkGarden.com/ Orded this custom personalized invite from Etsy Invitation Prints (Print your own/ customize and get download for $3) Treat Table: The cake was in the fridge A bunch of FREE Owl printable labels, cupcake toppers, cards, and more! Some snacks included: worms in dirt, ants on a log, and goldfish Make your own trail mix station  I used animal crackers, Teddy Grahams, Pretzels, Yogurt covered raisins, nuts, and more! Created a photo timeline 0-11 months and used cinnamon apple water instead of water bottles Apple Cinnamon Water Recipe Printable numbers for the timeline banner (Don't print all of them; just 1-11) A kid's station with edible play-dough, owl books, b