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November’s Iccomplishments*!

August 31, 2020 By Nicki Leave a Comment

As the third month of the School Year Challenge ended, I took a look at my Project Wall and basked in the warm feeling of success for all I was able to iccomplish* in November! Note: This post was first published December 4, 2017, and updated on August 31, 2020. Just like September and ... [ Read More ]

November’s Projects…Month Three!

August 31, 2020 By Nicki Leave a Comment

Many of my memories as a child include Raggedy Ann. She was a constant companion and a source of comfort. She fit snugly in the crook of my arm and snuggled under my chin when I slept. (Unless we were on a car trip and then she was a pillow.) Note: This post was first published on ... [ Read More ]

Success in October!

July 30, 2019 By Nicki Leave a Comment

October was a busy month ... lesson planning, science labs, end-of-unit tests, staff development, PTA meetings, a curriculum night, and the list goes on! Fall is a busy time of year for an elementary school educator, and October sometimes seems the busiest! My roles and responsibilities as an ... [ Read More ]

October’s Projects…Month Two!

July 30, 2019 By Nicki 2 Comments

One week of October has already passed, but I'm very optimistic about the projects I want to do this month for my School Year Challenge. The weather is finally cooling off and we want to spend more time outside this fall and winter. So for October, the deck will be my focus. ... [ Read More ]

September Results are In!

July 30, 2019 By Nicki 2 Comments

The first month of my School Year Challenge has come and gone and I'ccomplished* the 3 main projects I wanted to get done! (You can read the post The Beginning for how the School Year Challenge began.) Finally, FINALLY, I turned some of my thinking into doing and can walk into my bedroom ... [ Read More ]

Where Does the Time Go?!

July 30, 2019 By Nicki 2 Comments

I've piddled around and only completed bits and pieces to meet my September goals for the School Year Challenge. Why haven't I been more productive? ... [ Read More ]

September is Here…Month One!

July 30, 2019 By Nicki Leave a Comment

It is the 4th of September and I have already fallen into my usual MO of thinking instead of doing. (Big sigh.) It didn't help that I was reading a really good book and didn't want to put it down! ... [ Read More ]

Need It or Weed It?

August 18, 2019 By Nicki Leave a Comment

At the end of my post The Plan, I set a goal for myself to 'need or weed' the flat surfaces in the master bedroom in preparation for the School Year Challenge I've set for myself to make changes to this room during the month of September. Do I need it? Should I get rid of it? Those were the two ... [ Read More ]

The Plan

July 30, 2019 By Nicki Leave a Comment

School has officially started! Teachers and other faculty reported back yesterday and students will begin on August 28. It is always an adjustment going back to school after summer and I feel very sluggish and tired right now. However, as I sat through meetings the past two days, there has been a ... [ Read More ]

The Beginning!

August 18, 2019 By Nicki 2 Comments

Another summer comes to an end as another school year starts. Another year where nothing has really changed inside my home. Another year where not one project has been completed anywhere. ... [ Read More ]

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