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Insta-Friday and Teacher Gifts!

June 14, 2013 by Cassie 21 Comments

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Happy-ish Friday!  This is it, my friends.  D-Day.  The last day of school.  No more pencils, no more books, no more free time…. hello crazy summer!  I am ready though, I think.  The kids are ready.  We have loads of fun plans including a trip to Hershey Park with my good friend Julia, a trip to Atlanta to visit Kelly, and see Heidi and Kathleen, too; and of course we will visit Uncle Trav and soon to be Aunt Jill in Charlotte, then head to the beach for a fun time with Gram Pam.  And there’s soccer camp, VBS, Trav and Jill’s wedding, oh and of course a few barn sales in there, and Sawyer’s birthday, too.  Yes- a nice relaxing summer, indeed!  So maybe relaxing is not the word to describe it… more like action packed and fun!

So friends, I am off this morning to hit some yard sales on my last free Friday morning.  The kids get off the bus 2 hours early and we are meeting friends for celebratory ice cream and then headed to a pool party to kick off the summer right!  Wish me luck!

So while I am enjoying my last moments of freedom, how about some fun instagram (cassie8978) pictures from the week, followed by the end of the year gifts we gave our teachers.

Proud of my boy!  And isn’t he the cutest?  I love this school picture of him.

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Holy hair!  It’s been…. 7 months.  7 months?!?!  since I have had a hair cut.  Yikes!!!  I have just been trimming my own bangs in the meantime.  I know some people like being pampered at the salon.  Not me… I hate sitting still in that chair.  I’m always thinking “Come on, can I jus get out of here?!”  And I usually tell them not to worry about drying it so I can just leave!

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I was so excited to win an awesome giveaway from my good friend Kristin at Bliss at Home!  Here are my awesome goodies)!!!

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The gnome has found a home in a plant near the kitchen sink, and I took the gift card immediately to Target to get the chucks I had been coveting, but not wanting to spend the money on.  Jake thinks they make some fine walking shoes….

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And in case you have not been to Kristin’s blog,  you have got to check out her Ikea billy bookcase hack!
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Pretty amazing, right?

Now, since it’s the last day of school, I thought I’d share with you the gifts we gave the teachers at the end of the year.  We also created one for Emmy’s dance teacher.  I purchased 3 small terracotta pots and saucers, and 2 lemon thyme plants and 1 pineapple mint.  I let the kids select their own colors of paint from my craft closet, and paint their little hearts out….

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We gave Emmy’s dance teacher the mint and attached a clay tag that read “You were ‘mint’ to dance!”

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For each of their teachers, I wrote a sort of poem and made them each personal for the teacher….

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Here are their pots together… My little patriot is an American history buff, so of couse he painted a flag on his. πŸ™‚  I thought it was appropriate for his teacher as it suits him, and what he has learned this year.

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This was a great way to not spend a ton of money, but still give a sweet and throughtful gift.  I hope the teachers plant these in their gardens and remember my kids, years from now!

Now I’m off for the last taste of freedom followed by a taste of ice cream!
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  1. Fiona, LilyfieldLife says

    June 14, 2013 at 10:06 am

    We have school holidays in a couple of weeks also – (although ours are only 2 or 3 weeks long). I am with you on sitting still for hair buts. i usually only get mine cut once a year.
    have a good afternoon
    Fiona

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  2. Julia Konya says

    June 14, 2013 at 10:59 am

    Aww, such cute teachers gifts.
    I feel the same way about getting my hair done. I usually can’t stand spending all that money either.
    You summer sounds awesome and I can’t wait for Hershey πŸ˜‰

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  3. Renee says

    June 14, 2013 at 11:32 am

    We used to give our teachers the same exact gift! My now 21 year old’s kindergarten teacher said that she STILL has the pot that he painted…the plant, however, didn’t do as well.

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  4. Michelle @ Ten June says

    June 14, 2013 at 12:01 pm

    Don’t forget to let me know your plans while you’re in the A! Last weekend of June, right? It’s on my calendar : ) And PS. I am the SAME way about getting my hair cut. They think I’m so weird when I’m like nah, don’t dry it! Ha!

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  5. Heather{Our Life In a Click} says

    June 14, 2013 at 12:09 pm

    I was just reminiscing about teacher gifts..I miss doing them ! You sound like you’ll be busy with lots of fun activities!! Hershey Park is awesome, you’ll love it! Enjoy your last day of freedom! I still have until next Thursday..it is dragging on!

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  6. Angela Santaniello says

    June 14, 2013 at 12:55 pm

    Your kids are so cute!!! I hope they have a great summer break. Enjoy your last day of freedom! πŸ˜‰ I only get my hair cut like once or twice a year and I make my Mom do it. I cannot stand going to the salon…can’t sit still for that long and always in a panic over what it will look like–although I have super curly hair that is impossible to cut so that could be it! Your hair looks great long!

    Angela @ Number Fifty-Three

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  7. Sharon @ Elizabeth & Co. says

    June 14, 2013 at 12:58 pm

    Sounds like a fun filled summer ahead – hope you enjoy every moment! It will be busy, but I know you love busy. And it will go by in a flash! … And those are sweet little teacher gifts – personal and useful too!

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  8. Michelle Scheibe says

    June 14, 2013 at 12:58 pm

    I found a girl to do my hair that is equally not into talking about random things like we are long lost friends that see each other every 6 weeks. That’s an amazing find when you have short hair!

    Super cute mint gifts. Very clever you are!

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  9. [email protected] says

    June 14, 2013 at 1:19 pm

    Love the teacher gift! I luck out having a really talented hair stylist in the fam, but I go a long time with out a cut too. Your summer sounds super fun! Of course, I am jealous you get to see Julia & Kelly! That will be so fun πŸ™‚ Thanks for the shout out too, that was so sweet! xoxo K

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  10. Dana Frieling says

    June 14, 2013 at 1:28 pm

    Enjoy your freedom today! We’ve had two weeks of summer already and I’m already mourning my freedom. Does that make me a horrible mom? πŸ˜‰ Super cute teacher gifts!

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  11. Heidi @ Decor & More says

    June 14, 2013 at 3:37 pm

    Yay for summertime!! Sounds like you’ve got some super fun weeks ahead of you — can’t wait to see you soon. πŸ™‚
    Enjoy today!
    xo Heidi

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  12. Jane Craske says

    June 14, 2013 at 4:01 pm

    Adorable!

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  13. Patty Day @Pattys Epiphanies says

    June 14, 2013 at 4:21 pm

    The teachers are richer for your gifts!
    Your travels this summer sound like a ball. At one point you will be pretty close! MC and I live 45 miles south of Atlanta!
    Can’t wait to read about your fun, active summer days!

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  14. Ali Richardson says

    June 14, 2013 at 5:00 pm

    Happy last day of freedom friend. We are already on day 3 of Summer and….well…..it’s…you know. Love u!

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  15. Miss Charming says

    June 14, 2013 at 5:35 pm

    Cute little creations for the kids’ teachers. I’m sure they’ll love them.

    Fun little white gnome. I have an orange one who lives in a pot in my livingroom.

    Have a great weekend, Cassie!

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  16. Lisa @ Shine Your Light says

    June 14, 2013 at 5:58 pm

    Happy summer vacation Emmy & Sawyer!! Hope you have a blast with all you have planned!! Woo hoo!!
    Cutest teacher’s gifts ever – useful and thoughtful!

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  17. Kelly says

    June 14, 2013 at 7:08 pm

    YAY! Come on, June 29! PS: I LOOOOVE your long hair. It looks so shiny and healthy too!

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  18. Carmel - Our Fifth House says

    June 14, 2013 at 9:31 pm

    Such a sweet gift idea and i love their painted pots! Just sent my mom back to Cali – boohoo – my face is tear stained. heading off to a date night though so hopefully that lifts my spirits. when are you going to the beach this summer? I think I may have had the wrong dates last time we talked about it –

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  19. Good Time Charlie says

    June 14, 2013 at 10:34 pm

    Very cute gift idea!! Love it. We have one week of summer vacation under our belts. So far, it is Heavenly! I am envious you can go 7 months without a trim! I would look like a sheep dog with 6 inch roots. I agree on the drying part though. No patience here either.

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  20. [email protected] says

    June 17, 2013 at 1:15 am

    these teacher gifts are really cute πŸ™‚
    I cut my own bangs too, I gave it try back in March and I prefer cutting them myself! Like you, when I go to the salon, I ask them to not dry my hair! I prefer doing something else! πŸ™‚
    hope you are having a great evening!

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  21. Sarah @Savvy Young Something says

    June 19, 2013 at 4:28 am

    I had that little gnome in my front yard and someone stole him, along with his pretty peacock friend πŸ™ We still don’t know if it was kids or neighbors who hate lawn ornaments.

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