Friday, July 27, 2012

I Went Shopping!!

Remember how I told you that I thought Dollar Tree is "da' bomb"? Well....I went shopping at my very small local Dollar Tree yesterday afternoon and made a haul. I could have spent much more money in there...but thought I would save a little to go to one of the larger Dollar Tree stores in one of our adjoining larger towns.

Here is just a sampling of what I purchased. Can you tell that I love yellow and green?


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I know it may be hard to see...but my duct tape looks like paint splatters! I am really loving it! You can see the four bins that I captured in the photo....what you can't see are the numerous other ones that are sitting on my desk on the other side of the room.

I got a total of 10 of the bins....2 packages of the cubes (that means I have 100 of these puppies!). I am so sure they will come in very handy. I also decided to go on and get me a couple of those nice microfiber gloves to clean my boards....of course I got green! I also got 5 packages of the stencils so my students won't have to wait when needing them for their projects.

Now...we go back to school on August 1..and students come back on August 6...and I haven't even been in my room since I left it at the end of May. As a matter of fact, my principal sent an email and said we couldn't get into our rooms until July 30....yes...people, that is 2 days before we go back....and you know those 3 days before the students, are all professional development. I see some long days ahead of me to get my room ready.

I know I will get my room ready because it always happens this way....and I always finish at the last minute....just in time! I'm sure this year will be no different.

Until Next Time.....Happy Blogging!
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  1. UnknownJuly 27, 2012 at 8:11 AM

    Mrs. B,
    I love your finds and will be heading over to my local Dollar Tree after my dentist appointment :) I feel for you on the days leading up to students! Ours are all basically tied up in meetings and inservice with little time for organizing our rooms. I am lucky though, my principal lets us come in as long as the building is unlocked :)
    Thanks for sharing!
    Rita
    and remember... Stay 'Wild About School!'

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    1. UnknownJuly 27, 2012 at 1:22 PM

      Have fun at Dollar Tree....I know I did!!!

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  2. JulieJuly 27, 2012 at 9:43 AM

    I feel you! I still have a few weeks before school starts, but I have to go to a New Teacher Academy from Aug 15th to the 22nd, have staff development on the 23rd, and then potentially work in my room on the 24th. The kids come back on the 27th! One day in my room! AH!

    Dollar Tree = the best! :)

    Julie
    4th Grade Haps and Hacks

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    1. UnknownJuly 27, 2012 at 1:22 PM

      Thanks for stopping by! Sounds like you have a busy few weeks ahead of you!

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  3. Beauty Boss AgnesJuly 27, 2012 at 10:23 AM

    Wow...what a stash...I dont teach but am a secretary in a school which starts Sept 6 for kids and the 4th for us...Of course,we finish the end of June...I even go in early to clean and set up my desk, etc. And it takes me two days to get settled, dont know how teachers do it..but you do a wonderful job....enjoy whats left of your vacation

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    1. UnknownJuly 27, 2012 at 1:23 PM

      Thank you so much for stopping by! I really appreciate everything the school secretaries do....you are an awesome lot!!!

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  4. iTeach 1:1July 28, 2012 at 1:35 AM

    Wow, you got some good stuff! Just found your blog through the newbie hop and am your newest follower. I'd love it if you stopped by.:)
    Kristin
    iTeach 1:1

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  5. msjonesjunctionJuly 28, 2012 at 4:00 AM

    Don't you just love the DT!! I went on my spree earlier this week!! I can't get in my room until Thurs. I don't stress about it anymore because the work will get done! Happy Decorating!
    Crystal
    Ms. Jones’ Junction

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    1. UnknownJuly 28, 2012 at 7:04 AM

      Thanks for stopping by! You are so correct...it will get done. It always does. Happy decorating to you as well!

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  6. Fourth Grade FlipperJuly 28, 2012 at 8:10 AM

    I love your bright colors!! It feels like I have barely started summer vacay since we ended the last week of June. Our students start back September 5th. I feel your crunch though. The dreaded "to do" list keeps getting longer and I usually start having nightmares about my room not being ready:) Can't wait to see pics when you get it all together!!
    ~Holly
    Fourth Grade Flipper

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    1. UnknownJuly 28, 2012 at 9:16 AM

      Holly....thanks so much for dropping in on my blog! It would be so nice not to have to start back to school at the beginning of August...so I envy you on the Sept. start date!

      Dee

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  7. Fancy Free in 4thJuly 28, 2012 at 11:17 AM

    I got my toolbox (with the larger drawers) from Lowes.... if you go there with a picture they would help you! I am sure they have them at Home Depot too.
    Thanks for stopping by!
    Fancy Free in Fourth

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  8. Susie QJuly 30, 2012 at 12:34 AM

    Luckily, I have a couple more weeks, but they will be super busy, and not much getting ready for school. Thanks for stopping by my blog. I'm your newest follower.

    Learning With Susie Q

    susieqsclass@gmail.com

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