For all the random things in life:

{letters to my 1st year Firsties}

I found the sweetest poem on Pinterest and decided that my kiddos need to know that I was still thinking about them even though it was summer. Being a teacher is so rewarding! :)

{Harper is loving the dog-days of summer}

She's really wanting me to go outside and play with her! Poor baby!

{My daddy}

Happy Father's Day to the strongest, most stubborn, "whistelest" (because he whistles all the dang time), man I know! You love my mama, you give me money, and i have you wrapped around my finger!

Love you Daddy!

{junkin'}

know what this is? It's thrifting/yard sale-ing/all in one. Bre and I hit a place Saturday and let's just say, her 4-runner was crammed full! Oh, so much fun!



{Distressed Furniture}

I have a problem and I need help. I found this thing for $28 and I couldn't resist!

It will be in my classroom come August with my computer on top! The drawers drew me in. I love some storage! :)

Today has been a lazy day! I've gotten some things done that have been on the to-do list for a while.

Have any fun ideas for me to do this summer?

Thrift Shopping.

Source: vi.sualize.us via Jocelyn on Pinterest

Today's topic is what's going on inside my crazy OCD head! It's something that I enjoy and I feel like I can save money with.  

THRIFT SHOPPING

I started thrifting my sophomore year of high school and I had no idea what it would mean for my life. I would check the local thrift stores back home usually once a week and that was that. It was just something fun that I could do to pass the time before work.

Then, through high school and college it was something that was SOOO much fun for me. I bought lots of neat things that I would take home and decorate with or wear and people would always comment on what I had. I would be so proud when I had only paid $1.00 or .50 cents for something. 

Now, it's something fun for me to do to de-stress. Hence the above picture. 

I remember taking a WinterSession class @ Ole Miss last year and I wrote a paper about thrift shopping. My teacher loved it and wanted me to send a copy to a certain department to put on their website about recycling. I just couldn't bring myself to do it but I do feel that it is a great way to re-use things and not spend as much money in the process.

Just a few of my purchases, over many years.

today's puchases- Banana Republic shoes, re-done mirror (i spray painted black) and a new pillow for my couch. :)

 The Deviled Egg Costume! :)

My antique chifferobe. My daddy picked this up from a Craigslist purchase. I added the fabric and such...

Old coke trays for finger nail polish. love this.

My $3.00 BCBG shoes. :)

YardSale finds.

Make-up brush holder or a flower vase... 

Red Mantle Frame

A cheese grater makes a wonderful earring holder!

i've gotten tons of clothes, decor items and lots of killed time.


Oh, so worth it!

What I'm loving Wednesday!

It breaks this little heart of mine to not be able to BLOG as often as I used to. Guess that's all part of the "I'm a 1st year teacher" package, right?  Life is good right now, but VERY busy! Does it ever get easier? I feel like I bring most of my work home with me and I don't want that to always be the case. 

To-do: Work on this. Any suggestions?

I'm loving these things!

{one}

I stayed after school today and finally got a few little things that will make a BIG different out of the way. Now for some more tomorrow. Stay tuned. There will be pictures!

{two}

I'm so excited that I'm 95% sure that Mama, Linda, and I will experience the Annual Germantown Yardsales this year! We've always wanted to go and with me living close it's on the list this year. I'll let you know how it goes! Anybody that knows me, knows it's right up my alley!

{Three}

I'm addicted to PINTEREST! I need therapy! :)

Source: parents.com via Lauren on Pinterest

this needs to happen in my room! How adorable!

Source: mommy-chic.blogspot.com via Lauren on Pinterest

Daddy, I need one of your shirts. This is a MUST try!

Source: etsy.com via Lauren on Pinterest

this doesn't look to hard to make. I need one! 

Where to get Burlap?

Source: None via Lauren on Pinterest

Exactly why I NEED to marry a Dr.

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have a Holly Jolly Christmas! :)

Source: None via Lauren on Pinterest

Will be my next purchase. Perfect for Fall! 

Happy Wednesday! I'm so ready for the weekend! 

What I'm Loving Wednesday.

{one}
There is nothing better than sleeping till 10:00 on accident. Thank you Lord that I can sleep late! 


{two}
Packing for Yard Sale on Saturday! 
Yard sales are probably one of my favorite things to do. Hopefully the cash will make it even better.
If you live near me and would like to know details, just leave me a comment. :)


{three}
Air Conditioning.
It is just entirely too hot in Mississippi.

{four}

My new Shutterfly Personalized Notebook that Bre Anna had made for me. :)

I used it at Orientation yesterday! So fun.

On my way home to see the familia and my furbaby.

Have a LOVELY Wednesday!