Imagine this. You’re sitting in full view of the Atlantic Ocean, peering from the porch of an ocean front rental on the North Carolina beach. Yeppers! That’s where I’m at and lovin’ it. I thought I would bring you along with me! There’s something about the beauty and massiveness of the ocean, that for me,…
Teacher Appreciation
Stop What You’re Doing!
I’m not one to order people around. However, I’m making an exception today. This is an order for every teacher reading this blog. Grab a mirror, look eye to eye with the teacher in mirror, and say these words: “You are making a difference. You are appreciated.” Then give yourself a hearty pat on the…
You’re Our Hero!
I can’t say it enough—thank you, thank you, thank you for sharing your love of children and passion for learning! Today is day three of our Teachers are Superheroes celebration here at The Mailbox Blog. Today’s prize is something all superheroes need: a superhero snack pack! The contents are secret; however, I can reveal there’s…
Gadzooks! It’s Multiple Giveaways!
Yes, today is the first Friday of the month, our traditional giveaway day here at The Mailbox Blog. And yes, we are having a giveaway. The good news is that today’s giveaway is the first of five giveaways. Yeppers, you read that right. In celebration of Teacher Appreciation Week (May 4–8, 2015), we are recognizing…
Teachers Are Gifts
You know you’re on Santa’s “extra nice” list, right? In fact, I have it on good authority that Santa, like your family here at The Mailbox, believes without a doubt that teachers are precious gifts themselves. Thank you for sharing your gifts—gifts of compassion, dedication, creativity, generosity, patience, determination, resilience, resourcefulness, and so much more….
Teacher Appreciation Week Finale
It’s the final day of Teacher Appreciation Week. I hope your week has been “fan-tabulous”! Just in case there’s any question in your mind about how we feel, you are appreciated every second of every day by your pals at The Mailbox! Thank you, thank you, thank you! And along those lines, be sure to…
Treat Yourself!
Sometimes, it doesn’t feel like there’s enough time in a day, a week, or even a month to do something special just for yourself. One of my struggles is taking the time to do something nice for myself. As I increase in age (thank goodness for that!), I’m learning to give myself a break. I…
How High Can We Go?
It’s Tuesday of Teacher Appreciation Week—do you hear the applause? This mean it’s Day 2 of our special week here at the blog! Answer today’s question and you will automatically be entered into our “Thank You, Teachers!” drawing. There will be five prize winners. Yes, you read that right! FIVE winners will be announced next…
Hooray for You!
Happy Monday! Happy Cinco de Mayo! And most of all, Happy Teacher Appreciation Week! To show our appreciation for each and every one of you—for your love of children and your enthusiasm for and dedication to the teaching profession—we have planned a special week here at the blog. And you know what that means—prizes! Simply…
First Friday Giveaway
Happy first Friday of the month to you! May is a special month, don’t you think? It boasts May Day, Cinco de Mayo, Teacher Appreciation Week (next week!), Mother’s Day, Memorial Day, and much more. For example, May is National Egg Month. Hey, do you know how monsters like their eggs? Terri-fried! And comedians? How…