Planning for the NEW classroom

Yes, I said NEW. That's because I'm moving in the building, folks.

I am thrilled to be in the building and definitely feeling a little more relaxed this year. I MEAN REALLY...

1. I'm not sending a kid to college this year

2. I'm not moving from my town that I lived in for 14 years

3. I'm not leaving my school district that I LOVE and have been apart of for 14 years

4. I'm not closing on a new house

5. I'm not moving into a new house

6. My husband is not changing careers

7. My tween daughter is not going to a new school-leaving her friends she's had since Pre-K

Ummmm....that sounds like crazy train!

I was on that train last year.

I'm excited to be a little more relaxed and settled.

I like to make the things that I want to hang up around my room before I can get in my classroom. This year I'm going to keep the same colors (bc I don't want to spend any extra money) that I had last year.

I plan on doing a room tour when it's all put together but I just thought I'd share some of the decor here for those that are planning the same colors or need a little direction.

These are the things that you will find in the Back 2 School pack.

It's FREE this weekend so if you think you might like it or your still not sure what you need to put up then go ahead and get it while it's FREE.

Be Blessed,

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