REMINDERS + RESOURCES + OBSESSIONS

Hey all.  First and foremost, I want to extend a huge thank you to all of you bloggy pals who joined in my very first Linky Party and/or entered my Rockin’ Resources Giveaway.  The response has been overwhelming and I can’t wait to select a BIG winner this weekend.  

Remember . . . you still have 2 days and 23 hours to enter (per Rafflecopter’s cool little countdown ditty).  For those of you who don’t know, I am giving away a collection of my favorite resources (Teddy Bear Press sight word books, the Fonts for Teachers font program, 2 Intelli-Tunes CDs, and more). Click on the button below for more details on the giveaway and my very first Linky Party.  I would love to have you join both if you haven’t already!!

In light of my Linky and Giveaway, I also wanted to give a little shout out to another one of my favorite classroom resources.

Halfpint/Music CD Skillastics
I know there isn’t a lot of spare cash out there right now for districts to be throwing at new things, but I had to chat about this. I was lucky enough to get my hands on one of these sets and it has changed the way I do PE with my class.  This totally interactive exercise program gets your kiddos up and moving while working on core muscle groups.  It also is the  perfect answer for those overly hot afternoons and rainy days.  The set comes with easy to read exercise cards and corresponding music.  My kids beg me to put on the Frankenstein Walk each and every time I break out the kit.  Click on the photo below for more info.  

Finally tonight, I came across the coolest blog about two days ago.  It’s called Living a Wonderful Life and I fell in love with her Linky Party idea.  Bonnie is also hosting her very first Linky and I just had to jump on board.  The title won me over at first read – I Have a Confession . . . This is My Obsession!  I obsess about all sorts of things.  And, this little Linky Party is going to help me air out all of my dirty little secrets right here . . . right now. 

Rue-La-La Flash Sales
Being home on surgery leave has been rough on the pocket book.  Rue La La is the best little flash sale site.  You know . . . designer clothes at discount prices. The safest thing WAS that their sales always start at 8 am and I used to be at  school at this time.  However, now I am home.  My phone lights up with a reminder text at 8:02, my heart races, and I find myself flocking to the computer.  Things sell out fast so you gotta be quick.  Let’s just say that being at home has made me a little too “quick.”  Thank goodness the UPS boxes come during the day and fit ever so nicely at the bottom of our recycle bin 🙂

Fantasy Football
Who knew this little Nor Cal gal who loves her shopping also loves her fantasy???  Yup . . . I scream and jump all around the living room come fall/winter Sundays.  And, yes, I am one of those freaks who listens to Fantasy Radio on XM constantly throughout the season.  People often ask me, “Kelley, who is your favorite team.”  My sad sack response is that I don’t have one.  I follow players.  Pretty dude-like, huh?  My hubby and I are in a league together and we are on opposite teams.  Things can get a little tense watching Red Zone and the side bets are flyin’.  He kicked my booty this year as my team suffered injury after injury this season (it’s the truth I tell ya), but I’ll nail him this year for sure.  

Pay or Free Fonts
I know many of you are in the same boat with this one.  I totally dork out over fonts.  Pay or free.  It doesn’t really matter.  From Kevin & Amanda and 1001 Free Fonts to Miss Tiina Fonts, I can spend hours looking and downloading new types!  Things get really rough when I start to incorporate these fonts into my designs or units.  I will spend FOR-EV-ER fiddling with a font until it is just the right one.  Once I pick one, then it is on to size, style, and overall layout.  Oh yeah . . . fonts are a complete obsession.  

Okay  . . . so I didn’t air ’em all out.  I just gave you a little taste via my top three.  A few obsessions still need to stay hidden away under lock and key . . . I gotta stay true to my “Secret Single Behaviors” (i.e. how many times I have to make sure I unplug my curling iron each morning) or you all might think I am totally a loose cannon! 

On an oh-so final note this late night, I wanted to give a special shout out to Jennifer over at First Grade Blue Skies.  I was the winner of her Brag Tag Giveaway!  I can’t believe it . . . I never win anything 🙂  Considering all the great things that have come my way as of late, my luck must be a changin’!  

Night friends.  I’ll see you tomorrow.