So why are hacks called hacks? Honestly, I’m not sure. I’m guessing because hacks save you time…chop, chop! In any event, I find hacks deliriously entertaining. Here are ten hacks I gathered from Pinterest that I think you’ll enjoy. Full disclosure—I’ve only tried one of these. I’m hoping you’ll let me know which hack(s) you…
Gobble, gobble! In last Friday’s blog I asked readers to share the strangest things they’ve gobbled. Boy, oh boy, did y’all deliver! Currently 117 teachers have shared their strangest eats. By doing so these teachers are entered for a chance to win this month’s First Friday Giveaway. The prize is a mystery, however I promise…
In 1984, July was declared National Ice Cream Month. And who was the declarer? That would be the 40th President of the United States, Ronald Reagan. In celebration of National Ice Cream Month and because it’s always fun to have a bit of trivia up your sleeve, here are ten fun facts about the second…
Today, July 17, is World Emoji Day. In celebration I want to share a tickle-your-funny-bone emoji tale. If you remember, about a year ago I posted a blog describing my hesitancy to use certain emojis because I wasn’t exactly sure what they represented. Well, consider this misuse of an emoji: A certain someone I know…
I recently read an informative blog about mattress tags that made me chuckle. I probably should be embarrassed to admit this, but for years I never removed a tag from a mattress! I mean, seriously, did I think the mattress police would track me down if I tore off that floppy piece of irritation? According…
Yesterday a particular someone—no name will be mentioned—encouraged several of her colleagues to squeeze their noses into small red balls and show their silly sides. Our celebration of silliness was in support of Red Nose Day 2017. Here at The Mailbox we care deeply about keeping children safe, healthy, and educated. And we also love…
I learned a new word this morning. I won’t be able to use it in my next game of Scrabble—too many letters. However I now have a diagnosis for a friend or two! First let me explain how I traveled down this rabbit hole. As Kim mentioned in Monday’s blog, May 1-7, 2017 is Children’s…
Are you a bookworm? I categorize myself as a casual bookworm. I’m not going to pass up an opportunity for an exciting (or a tasty) adventure to stay home and read a book. However, when I am engrossed in a book, I do find it difficult to stop reading. Heck, one time I was so…
The perfect teacher tote would be no tote at all, correct? And if you are a teacher who never has homework, I am in awe of you! My teaching experiences (and those of my teaching peeps) confirm that a night without teacher homework is a rarity. So what is the best tote for a teacher?…
Today, February 17, is My Way Day. I know, I know, I know—if everyone thinks it’s their day to have it their way, it doesn’t seem like today is going to be such a swell day. So let me explain. My Way Day is a nod to scientists, inventors, writers, artists, and all others who…