Back to School - Post #1 - Back to School Gift for the Teachers

Ok, so I'm going to make a series of posts on how to make your life easier and better now that school is back in session! My first post, it's really about brown nosing. This is usually not how I roll, but I really like to to start out the school year being crafty. It makes me feel good, let's my daughters know I value their teachers and gives the teachers a little goody.

My first tip in doing these is to find a friend to do them with. It's always easier and more fun to craft with friends. I do many of my holiday crafts with my BFF. Only one of us has to shop for the items and then we get together for wine and assemble... sounds like a good deal right? Then, put a price tag to your craft or gift. This ensures you don't spend too much.  This gift probably cost less then $5 per box.

Here's the details on the craft:

Back to School Survival Kit items:
Tackle Box
Gum
Hand Sanitizer
Paper Clips
Advil
True Lemon
Twine
A Cute Sign

The Girls over at Eighteen 25 gave me inspiration.  Have you seen their blog? Check it out... I'm a true addict!

http://www.eighteen25.blogspot.com/

Computers, iPads... such the old school...

So my dad sent me this email... I'm half hesitating while I click on the link to open the video... did I just download a virus?  I know you guys are just like me... your parents send you these weird emails... and you are like where did you find this stuff? Enough with the rant, more importantly here is the video, and no there is no virus. Check it out, very interesting stuff. And if anyone has an "In" to Corning... I'd love for that to be my next job. So cool!

Dollar Shave Club - Shave Time, Shave Money

Alright, so this isn't really crafty or really for the ladies, but it sorta is... I absolutely hate managing buying blades for the hubby. This company takes out all of the guess work of knowing when the hubby is out, which brand to buy, where the best deal is. For $6 (that's the plan I subscribe to) you get sent 4 blades a month.  Very cool right? And I just love the marketing video for this company. Don't judge me, but sometimes, when I'm having a bad day, I go to the site just to watch the video... ! It's that funny!
Here's a pick of my first shipment:

Anyways, check it out, and if you maybe want to sign up, here's a referral link:

http://www.dollarshaveclub.com/ref/index/r/3ump/bmv37y/

Until next time.... Later!