Back to School Teacher Bargains 

The Dollar Spot at Target is stocked full of teacher goodies this time of year. Need some inexpensive storage solutions? Target! How about some new rubber stamps or trendy chalkboard accessories? Target!

I'm repeating my chalkboard themed classroom this year, so the cute little galvanized buckets with a chalkboard label are perfect for my table groups ($1 each). Plus, I found a schoolhouse chalkboard ($3) that will come in handy on Back-to-School Night. My other fun find was a black three clip board ($3). I added some white sticker letters and it's now my "No Name" papers sign. There are some really cute rubber stamps ($3) for teachers. Some are self inking and others are traditional, but you can get inexpensive stamp pads ($1 per 3-pack) at the Dollar Spot, too. Oh! And one of my favorite little Target Spot finds is a dry erase notebook paper bunting ($3).  How cute is that going to be saying, "Welcome"?!

I always stock up for Read Across America Week with a trip to the Dollar Spot at Target. There are also lots of cute Dr. Seuss pencils, erasers, bags, bookmarks, and headbands ($1 per 6-pack). My local Target has been restocking every few days, but don't wait too long!

You can also find lots of cute storage solutions and teacher products right now at Dollar Tree and Five Below. Where is your favorite Back-To-School Bargain Shop?

Faux Cherry Blossoms

It's almost Easter, but chilly temperatures in Virginia have kept the cherry blossoms closed up tight! No worries! We made some pretty faux blossoms with branches, tissue, and glue.
Here's what you need:

• Colored tissue paper (we used light pink)
• Bare branches (this time of year our birch trees have tons of small branches underneath)
• Hot glue

Cut your tissue into 1 1/2 - 2 inch squares. Fold the tissue in half and pinch into a blossom shape--this is an imperfect art which is why it's so easy! Place a dot of hot glue on the branch and CAREFULLY place and squeeze the blossom onto the glue.

Blossoms should be placed randomly for a natural look. Once you're satisfied with the look, pull away any glue strings and voila! You have beautiful faux branches. Happy Easter!