tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-74756519424457370532024-03-12T18:42:00.996-05:00chores and chandeliersSuzi @ chores and chandeliershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17171570386848952722noreply@blogger.comBlogger176125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7475651942445737053.post-36180112325800652282017-07-09T10:49:00.000-05:002017-07-09T11:43:33.256-05:00main living area 'tour'<div style="text-align: left;">
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">The main living area has been a lot of fun to do. I went with warm grays (3 shades to be exact) through out and a pop of orange for contrast (and to keep it warm). I did ALL the interior priming and painting. That was a big job. I spent many evenings over in the the house alone on scaffolding listening to my high school students basketball games. I also did all the art work through out this main living area. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Dan did all the finish work inside (and outside). He did a great job on the wood floors. He also did all the trim, baseboards, hung the doors, did the fireplace stone, mantel, and hung the cabinets. I did help with it all but he was the brains behind it.</span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">LOVE the wall of windows in the kitchen!!!!!!</td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I LOOOOVE my pantry!!! Sorry there is not better pictures but it is a hard room to photo. We have plans to fix it up nicer but for now this set up works great! I think my electrician thought I was crazy when I told him that I wanted 4 outlets in this small room all at outlets counter height. I use my walk in pantry as a mini butlers pantry. That is where my Keurig, toaster, and crockpot/instant pot all stay. They sit on the counter behind closed doors so my kitchen counters are never cluttered with them. I love stepping into my pantry to grab my coffee and having a roast going all day in there and it not out on the counter. This is my favorite part of the whole house!!!</span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Painting the ceiling orange was a cheap and easy way to add color to a simple area.<br />Our dining table and hutch were bought with wedding money in 2005. </span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">This portion of the house is where I enjoy my coffee every morning. We call it the sun room because when we originally drew up our plans we had it designed as an actual sun room. But when it was being framed we decided that we really wanted to keep the long lines of the ceiling. The visual when you first walk into the house was too cool we didn't want to lose that! I really wanted a couch table but was having a hard time finding the right fit so once again dan hooked me up with a custom piece. </span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Dan made me this perfect sized couch table out of old corral boards from the old place.<br />Those orange chairs are an auction find for $5....SCORE!!!</span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">We once again got all building supplies through Mead Lumber.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">For thing Mead does not carry we did our best to buy local!!!</span></div>
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<li style="color: #222222; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>Countertops: Granite</b></span></li>
<li style="color: #222222; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>Fireplace: Stone</b></span></li>
<li style="color: #222222; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>Fireplace mantel: Reclaimed barn wood </b></span></li>
<li style="color: #222222; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>Cowhide Rug: Bow Family Furniture</b></span></li>
<li style="color: #222222; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>Appliances: Lyne's Appliances</b></span></li>
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<li style="color: #222222; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>Lights: THE HARDEST PART FOR ME were bought all over. I ordered the dining chandelier and pendents online from Amazon</b></span></li>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">OK I know it’s probably not the most exciting part but I
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<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Siding: LP Smart Side in Terra Bronze</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Shingles: Heritage 30 in Rustic Black</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Windows: Anderson 100 series Casement</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Pediment: Made by Dan</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">It gave it a fresh coat of paint to match the new house.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I have sunflowers planted behind the cute little fence and and I can not
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Come back to see the main living area tomorrow!!!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">We have been in our home for over a year!!! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I have been asked OVER and OVER to share images of my
home and do a virtual tour! I have to be
honest I have been putting off sharing photos of my house for a couple reasons. One reason was because I felt like I was not
done decorating so I thought I should wait till I finished. Also, the grass/lawn is not in like I would like it to be. But the truth is that it is never finished and the lawn, flowers, and landscaping are always evolving.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">The main reason though was because I felt like I would
look like I was bragging. I have a
beautiful home and we have worked VERY hard to get this home. The Hub’s has put in A LOT of hard work on
the construction side. He did so much
work himself and put in some REALLY long days (he still does with all the maintenance)! Not only that but we also
worked hard to save the money to build this house. I just worried that people would think
differently of me once they saw my home.
I pride myself on being a “normal” person who doesn’t need big fancy
things! Don’t get me wrong I like nice things!!!! But I can make anything nice. It doesn’t have to be new!!! As you see from my blog I love to take old
things and breathe new life into them. I
have a those things in our new home.
I used a TON of old pieces that we had in our old house, pieces I had
been storing in the barn, and new (to me) pieces I have found at flea markets, garage
sales, and antique stores!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">When we bought our <a href="http://choresandchandeliers.blogspot.com/2013/08/ever-wonder-where-bloggers-live.html">little country home</a> we always planned
on building on the land. It was always
our goal. We settled into our little
country farm house and fixed it up and made it our home. It worked great and served its purpose. It is where we brought our littlest cowgirl
home from the hospital. I was very happy in that home and there are things I
miss about that house but honestly we out grew it. One bathroom and no tub (yes 2 young children
and NO TUB) was hard! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>Proud of my talented husband!</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>Proud of us saving up to afford this home!</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">So, starting tomorrow I am going to share the house. </span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I think I’ll break it up into a few different
posts to keep the photo manageable! </span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I
hope you enjoy!</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">~Suzi</span></div>
Suzi @ chores and chandeliershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17171570386848952722noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7475651942445737053.post-14406528635603689582016-10-10T11:55:00.000-05:002016-10-11T11:10:23.065-05:00Transverse Myelitis…My story<div class="MsoNoSpacing">
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">About
a month ago I was a typical healthy mom and teacher. We were just getting back into the swing of
school. Things were busy as they always
are that time of year. I had spent my
summer working VERY hard to lose weight and I was feeling great. I had a ton of energy at school and was
enjoying having a nice new home to be taking care of. I worked out every morning before school in
my basement gym and was always running up and down my stairs doing house
work. Then one day it all changed…..<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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all started with my left leg feeling a bit numb one morning. I thought I just slept wrong but it never came
back all day. Monday I went to school
and told our AD that my one leg was numb he recommended it see the
trainer. I thought it was silly but he
offered to watch my class as I went to meet with him. The trainer noticed that my right leg (that
was not numb) was weaker. He recommended
I see a Dr. I went back to my room and
made a phone call to the local clinic.
They turned me down and said they were not accepting any new patients. So
I called another clinic and they said they could see me the next morning. Tuesday morning my left leg was still
numb/tingling and I had a hard time moving my right leg but I was able to walk
with a little assistance (wall, hand rail, holding a hand). The Dr was unsure what was causing this but
made me an appointment for a neurologist that Friday. He did think that my weight loss may have
triggered a vitamin deficiency so he ordered a bunch or blood work to be done
for that and a multitude of other things.
They all came back negative I had no answers but every day I was waking
up with less and less movement in the right leg. By the time I went to the neurologist on
Friday I was barely able to move my right leg at all. She immediately sent me for my MRI’s. I had a lesion on my spinal cord and I was diagnosed
me with Transverse Myelitis. They originally wanted to admit me to administer hard core steroids but luckily I was sent
home with a home health nurse to put an IV in and Dan helped me administer the steroids with a infusion ball for 4 days (I was even able to go to work with the infusion ball).
Seriously it was the coolest thing ever.
I got worse before getting better….but I got better, which after reading
up on my diagnosis I am VERY LUCKY!!!!!
I am not back to where I was but I have made major improvements. I am now able to walk with almost no limp and I can also take
stairs again but I have to go slow and be careful. My knee still gives out on me occasionally, my
strength is not back yet, I get fatigued very easily, and I also have random numbness throughout my body. I am doing physical therapy and
still seeing improvements! I go back to December for more MRI's.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">So what exactly is Transverse Myelitis??? Well I have done
a lot of research after being diagnosed.
</span><span style="background: rgb(252 , 252 , 252); font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Transverse Myelitis is a rare autoimmune disease causing
injury to the spinal cord with varying degrees of weakness, sensory
alterations, and autonomic dysfunction.</span><span style="border: 1pt none; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; padding: 0in;"> Normally, the cells that are a part of the
immune system have the ability to distinguish an infectious agent from a
person’s body; however, sometimes some of these cells become ‘confused’ and
mistakenly attack an organ within a person. This is known as autoimmunity and when
the spinal cord is affected it is called Transverse Myelitis. The signals are
not able to be sent correctly and</span><span style="background: rgb(252 , 252 , 252); font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> the person has numbness, weakness,
and difficulty walking (or completely paralyzed). </span><span style="background: white; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">1/3 of individuals recover with little or only minor
symptoms, 1/3 are left with a moderate degree of permanent disability, and 1/3
have virtually no recovery and are left severely functionally disabled. Most
show good to fair recovery!</span></div>
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<span style="background: white;"><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Transverse Myelitis is very time sensitive!!!!!! The faster you catch it the better chance you
have for a full recovery. Anyone who knows me knows that I never go to
the Dr!!! It still amazes me that I went
when I did but if it were not for our school AD, Trainer, my coworkers, and my
husband I probably would have put off seeking medical help. This whole experience has been very
humbling!!!!! To not be able to physically
do the things I was able to do the day prior has been a crazy experience. I no longer take my basic health for granted
and praise God for teaching me this lesson. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">It is officially time to stop denying that soon school starts! since teacher report this coming Thursday!!!!!</span><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;"> </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">I have started working in my classroom and
have actually made a lot of progress but finished very little other then my
door and hallway display. Every year I do a yearlong theme outside my
room. I don't change it (other than for Christmas) because I am always
rotating out artwork displays. So I figure I get a free pass on doing
monthly bulletin boards like other teachers do! Or at least that is how I
justify it to myself.<br />
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I teach k-12 art </span><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">and my room is located all by itself next to the lunch room, at the
end of the Elementary wing, opposite from the High School, and room across from
the Gym (I am kind of on an island and I LOVE IT). My room is actually the
only room sport patrons see when they come to games. So I decided to do
a South Loup Bobcat theme this year! I am pretty pleased with how it
turned out.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">I drew the bobcat on a piece of underlayment and the hubs cut it out. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Once again this year we had amazing teachers for the girls. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">We chose to give a little parting gift.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">So...What do you give a teacher for an end of the year teacher gift?</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">This year we gave beach towels. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Rae's teacher spends a large portion if her summer at their lake house. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Hers said, <b>"Have a great summer at the lake".</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">We often see AJ's teacher at the pool. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Hers said, <b>"We hope to see you at the pool this summer".</b></span></div>
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<span style="color: #351c75; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><i>Now that school is out I am planing on blogging regularly again. </i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #351c75; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><i>I can't wait to give a home tour!!!!</i></span></div>
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Suzi @ chores and chandeliershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17171570386848952722noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7475651942445737053.post-84229806259852356002016-02-25T05:00:00.000-06:002016-02-25T11:47:05.803-06:00the importance of the arts in education<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">I love my job. I get to do what I love every day. I am blessed by this but not only am I doing what I enjoy I am also making an impact. Last year I wrote a blog post (you can read it <a href="http://choresandchandeliers.blogspot.com/2015/03/a-few-random-art-teacher-thoughts.html">here</a>) about how I feel as an art educator. All of these things still hold true but just yesterday I came across this visual and I LOVE IT!!!! I knew my job mattered but it was awesome seeing the actual statistics. Pretty impressive!!!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">I know the arts are not everyone's passion but I truly believe that everyone can benefit from some aspect of the arts in their life. Visual arts, music, theater, and dance are all great healthy outlets for our youth AND adults. I ask you to please encourage these in the young people in your AND I encourage you to incorporate some aspect of the arts into your own life! I promise you won't regret it!</span>Suzi @ chores and chandeliershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17171570386848952722noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7475651942445737053.post-66472063716997000162016-01-01T00:30:00.000-06:002016-01-01T00:30:02.151-06:00In 2016 I will...<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">It is that time of year again. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This year my overall goal is to see everything as a blessing and not a burden.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">It is easy to get overwhelmed and get bogged down by it all </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">and have those blessings feel like burdens.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">All my stresses are really my blessings....</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">3 busy healthy children</span><br />
<span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Amazing husband</span><br />
<span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">We are building a new home</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I have a job {that I LOVE}</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Each year I set goals or resolutions for the upcoming year.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This year I am making "I will" statements</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">What are yours?</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Have a fabulous year!!!!!</span></div>
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Suzi @ chores and chandeliershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17171570386848952722noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7475651942445737053.post-62778297311382486022015-12-31T00:30:00.000-06:002015-12-31T00:30:03.210-06:00Happy New Year<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">We had another busy
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Everyone says that
right? <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I’ll quickly hit the
highlights and let you keep moving with your own busy life! ;)</span></div>
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<u style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/chores_chandeliers/">(I am sorry I don't update here more often follow along on Instagram to see what I am up too daily)</a></span></u><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/chores_chandeliers/"> </a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The Hubs is still at the lumber yard. He has been with the company for
15 years now. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">He is keeping very busy
working on building our new home!!! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">He
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Suzi is in her 2<sup>nd</sup>
year of being a k-12 art teacher in a small rural school. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">She and her friend have
started teaching painting classes/parties. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">She is also excited to start working
on the “fun stuff” in decorating their new home.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">S is a Sophomore in High School. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">He is probably the busiest
of us all. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Between football, wrestling,
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">and fitting in time for friends an family he is
always busy! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">He is doing great in school
and we are super proud of him.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The oldest cowgirl is a 1<sup>st</sup>
grader and is excelling in school! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">She
loves to read. she is becoming quite the
talented artist! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This year she
started gymnastics and basketball. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">She is also helping mom decorate the new home
and is excited to have her own room soon. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The little cowgirl started
preschool this year. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">She is having a
great time and enjoying it very much. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">She loves her animals and to be outside. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">She is excited to be a “big kid”. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This year she finally gets to go to church on Wednesdays nights and
gymnastics </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">with her sister. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">God Bless You,<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I love being a step parent.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I honestly believe that having a bonus child is just that, A BONUS!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This video is a must watch...WOW</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The biological parents are a great example!!!</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I feel as if we have a similar situation and unfortunately this is not the norm.</span></div>
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Suzi @ chores and chandeliershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17171570386848952722noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7475651942445737053.post-41921999107494331682015-12-26T20:21:00.000-06:002015-12-31T10:46:04.229-06:00CHRISTmas time<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I hope you have a wonderful Christmas with your loved ones. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">WE SURE DID, although we are not done yet. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">We have another celebration tomorrow. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Since I am a procrastinator we headed to town to pick up a few things for tomorrow.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The girls insisted I pull over and take their annual picture by the display at the town square! </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I love this tradition and I love that they look forward to it going up every year!!!! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Before we left the littlest cowgirl had to clean the snow off of baby Jesus! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Tonight I took the cowgirls sledding. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I chose to not take my phone (I didn't want the distraction!)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The Hubs and S worked over at the new house all day.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I hope to check in next week and do an update on the blog with the house progress!!! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">So come back next week and check it out!!!!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Merry Christmas</span><br />
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Suzi @ chores and chandeliershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17171570386848952722noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7475651942445737053.post-32643094369505774152015-12-24T20:50:00.000-06:002015-12-26T20:50:24.140-06:00Merry Christmas<div style="text-align: center;">
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Suzi @ chores and chandeliershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17171570386848952722noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7475651942445737053.post-71814192019808168912015-10-06T14:39:00.001-05:002015-10-06T14:43:40.306-05:00Teaching art IS my passion!!!Today I was at a workshop and it has me reflecting back on one of my all time favorite teaching posts......<div><br></div><div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br>I LOVE MY JOB!!!!! I honestly do. Being an art teacher is exactly what I am meant to do. I LOVE coming to work every day!!!! That being said I look forward to every weekend, snow day, late start, break, and vacation. <o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Here are a few of my random {art teacher} thoughts…..<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><b style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">I don’t just teach art.<o:p></o:p></b></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">I also teach history, vocabulary, manors, discipline, integrity, work ethic, respect, compassion, responsibly {and the list goes on and on}.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><b style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">I haven’t made art since I became a teacher.<o:p></o:p></b></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">How’s this possible with all this art being created around me daily? Well I just never have enough time to think of an idea, and execute it. Unless you count the 3 minute Jellyfish I made yesterday when showing water color techniques?!?!<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><b style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">I spend a lot of my own money. A lot.<o:p></o:p></b></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">I don’t think a week goes by when I’m not at a store picking something up for my classroom. I don’t think a week goes by when I’m not scrounging through my personal supplies for materials to use in my classroom. <o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><b style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">I hate the question, “What are we doing today?”<o:p></o:p></b></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">It honestly makes me cringe. Please don’t ask it because I have yet to forget to tell you what we are doing when you to came class. <i><o:p></o:p></i><br><br></span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><b style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">I love the naughty kids!<o:p></o:p></b></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Yes they cause problems, act up, distract others, and say things that shouldn't be said; but they are also the ones who bring a lot of joy to my job. I love a kid with spunk!!! <br><br></span></div></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><b style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">I have a name!<o:p></o:p></b></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Please don’t call me “Teacher”. I don’t call you “Student”.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><b style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">I like a clean classroom!!!!<o:p></o:p></b></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Pick up after yourself. I know you know where the glue gun goes; you just got it out 40 minutes ago. <o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><b style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">I don’t like teaching every medium.<o:p></o:p></b></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">I have my favorites and I focus on what I like best. Sorry all art teachers do it….Okay, maybe it has a little to do with the mess some mediums make. <o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><b style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Sometimes I wish I taught a different subject area. <o:p></o:p></b></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">It sure would be nice to have a set lesson plan and book to follow. Then reality hits and I remember who I am and realize I would go crazy on a set schedule like that (but it is appealing some days).<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><b style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">I hate to grade!<o:p></o:p></b></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">I put it off as long as I can. So my grade book is always behind. I get not satisfaction out of grading work. I wish I could have a TA do it but that’s not really an option in art. <o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><b style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Art is not an easy A.<o:p></o:p></b></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Please don’t take Art for an easy A. Take art because you want to be creative, try hard, and do something different from your other academic areas. Try and I promise you WILL pass….but I wont promise an A.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><b style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">I show up for the students.<o:p></o:p></b></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">I’m not in it for the fame and fortune (because we all know that’s never going to happen). I show up for the elementary students who hug me. I show up for the students who tell me they love art class. I show up for the students who express excitement and pride. I show up for the High School students who use the art room as their safe place. And yeah, I show up for the students who can’t sit still in their seats, can’t refrain from blurting out, don’t like art, ignore me, and who would rather be anywhere else but art class. I show up for the students. All of them.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><div style="text-align: start;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">~Suzi</span></div></div></div>Suzi @ chores and chandeliershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17171570386848952722noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7475651942445737053.post-139732725794555542015-10-04T22:21:00.001-05:002015-10-04T23:34:22.522-05:00We did it!!!<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">My friend <a href="http://www.sarahrusselldesign.com/">Sarah</a> and I hosted a painting class at <a href="http://kinkaiderbrewing.com/">Kinkaider Brewing Company</a> in Broken Bow. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Sarah and I split up duties.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">She did the whole business portion (books, schedule, money,
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">We are both artists and agreed we wanted to break it down to a step by step
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Suzi @ chores and chandeliershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17171570386848952722noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7475651942445737053.post-65980688404847844732015-09-28T14:23:00.000-05:002015-09-28T17:02:13.303-05:00Spirits and Showpieces<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">My incredibly talented friend and I are hosting our first ever Spirits and Showpieces class. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I am so excited. I think it will be a blast!!!! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">She is the owner of <a href="http://www.sarahrusselldesign.com/">Sarah Russell Design</a>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">It is this Thursday in Broken Bow at <a href="http://kinkaiderbrewing.com/">Kinkaider</a>, the local brewery. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Tap into your inner artist. We are doing a fun Fall painting on canvas. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">To reserve a spot call Jenny at 308-870-0685.</span></div>
Suzi @ chores and chandeliershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17171570386848952722noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7475651942445737053.post-61769910537149303682015-07-03T15:57:00.000-05:002015-07-03T15:59:41.230-05:00Swimsuit season<div style="text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I’ve wanted to share this post for quite some time! But
as usual I just never had enough time to do it justice. Well the truth is I still don’t but I just
have to share!!!!</span><br>
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<span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">A few months ago I was asked by a coworker to try Juice Plus. I agreed. I had no idea what I was so I googled it and tried to find out that it did not work, was just another fad, etc. I COULD NOT FIND THAT INFO! What I did find was SOOOO MUCH RESEARCH!!! It is backed by a ton of doctors and it shows so many health benefits. The benefits are far ranging with positive effects on internal organs, skin, eyes, gums, nails, etc. </span><br>
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<span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">What is juice plus???
Well it is all the fruits and vegetables you need in a day (that most of us are not getting) in either a capsule or chewable form. It is all
natural!!!!! I had no idea most
vitamins have no research behind them so you really have no idea if those
“vitamins” are even effective! Juice
Plus also has shakes and bars too. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">One of the reasons I was willing to try this out was
because of the “Children’s Health Study”.
Each adult is able to sponsor a child for FREE for 4 years!!!!! This just
means that if you order the vitamins for yourself you can get one of your
child’s vitamins for FREE! AND MY PICKY
KIDS LOOOOVE THEM! If you know my kids
you would know what a huge deal this is.
My kids DO NOT eat a well rounded diet and knowing they get a day’s
worth of fruits and vegetables in YUMMY gummies really gives me peace of
mind!!!!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I feel like I am not doing it justice because it truly is
amazing! But I will give you few
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<li><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">My girl’s
nails are amazing now. They always had
peeling nails.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; text-indent: 0.5in;">Our hair is growing faster!</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; text-indent: 0.5in;">My skin looks great!</span><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; text-indent: 0.5in;"> </span><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; text-indent: 0.5in;">(this is a big deal for me I normally have
horrible skin with a ton of breakouts.)</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">My
girls HARDLY GET SICK! (if they do they kick it QUICK)</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">It is not a weight loss pill! BUT it does help get you healthier and a side
effect of good heath is a healthy weight.
Honestly I would love to be smoking hot but more than anything want to
be healthy and live a long active life with my family!!!!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Last week I signed up as a distributor!!!!! I am not selling this to get rich but I do
want to help spread the word about </span><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Juice Plus</span><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> and all it has to offer. With that being said I would love to get you
more information if you are at all interested!!! Like I said I am not trying to get rich so if
you know someone else who sells it and hearing how amazing I think it is helps
talk you into purchasing from them I succeeded.
I really just want to spread the word about Juice Plus and overall health. </span></div>
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<a href="http://suzicampbell.juiceplus.com/"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">http://suzicampbell.juiceplus.com</span></a></div>
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Suzi @ chores and chandeliershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17171570386848952722noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7475651942445737053.post-70557646166759020662015-06-11T10:57:00.002-05:002015-06-11T11:29:51.882-05:00Negativity and the power of positive thinking<div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I had to share this video with you today. I LOVE IT!!!! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Why do 'negatives' weigh so much more then 'positives'?</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I was once told that </span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">1 negative </span><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">weighs as much as </span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">3 positive.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">If I give a negative comment to a student I follow up with 3 positive. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I never want to leave anyone feeling defeated!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I am not trying to sound like I am perfect (because I am FAR FROM IT!!!), but I was lucky enough to have some pretty amazing people around me who taught me some important lessons.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">My challenge to you is to BE POSITIVE, </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">control you negative thoughts and actions and see how it effects others around you. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Negativity is contagious….BUT SO IS POSITIVITY!!!!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">~ Suzi</span></div>
Suzi @ chores and chandeliershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17171570386848952722noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7475651942445737053.post-81160150102234666782015-05-20T20:12:00.000-05:002015-05-20T20:32:47.769-05:00end of year teacher gift<div class="MsoNoSpacing">
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">She had a fabulous teacher and about a week
ago she came home requesting to make her teacher a gift for the end of the
year. Well LAST NIGHT we finally did it.
{I am the worlds worst procrastinator!} </span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Last year we made a sign for her preschool teacher’s lake
house so this year she wanted to make another sign. In pink of course because that is her
teachers favorite color!!!! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">I just cut up a piece of wood flooring to size and let
her paint it {pink}. Of course the little one wanted to make a sign too. So she made one for her daycare lady {in
red}. I was shocked at how well Rae{3 year old} painted. I love letting the girls actually do the projects. I can clean them up later if needed but they love to do them and they are so proud to give a gift they made themselves.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Since I am an art teacher people ask me often if my girls are talented
artists. I am always honest and say, “They
do well, BUT most of it is due to exposure not natural talent at this age”. Here is a short video where you can see my 3 year old and 6 year old
paint names on the boards. </span></div>
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radial sander, and I cut up a bandanna to tie it up with.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">Thank you to all teachers out there and have a great summer!!!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I'll be posing some info on my blog but I don't want it to take over my blog so but if you want to follow along with the progress be sure to follow along on Instagram! Here are some of the photos I've posted so far....</span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">SHE picked it all out! She has great taste!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I've already began buying pillows!</td></tr>
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</span>Suzi @ chores and chandeliershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17171570386848952722noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7475651942445737053.post-19302568502309759022015-05-04T22:10:00.000-05:002015-05-04T23:15:47.035-05:00Teacher Appreciation Day<!--[if gte mso 9]><xml>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">There is no doubt that teachers hold a very
important role in our children’s lives.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Teachers
spend more time with our children a day then we do.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I have been SO BLESSED to have had amazing
teachers thus far for my daughter.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I
asked my Kindergarten Cowgirl what she wanted to give her teacher as a gift. I
had some creative ideas but I let her decide on her own (without prompting from
me, which is sometimes hard for me).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I could not have agreed with her decision
more!!!!!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">She chose
to make homemade card and flowers.</span></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">She wrote the card her self. It says,</span></div>
<div style="color: #666666; font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: center;">
<i><span style="font-size: x-small;">I like the activities you make me. </span></i></div>
<div style="color: #666666; font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: center;">
<i><span style="font-size: x-small;">Thank you for being nice to me. </span></i></div>
<div style="color: #666666; font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: center;">
<i><span style="font-size: x-small;">I like you teaching me. </span></i></div>
<div style="color: #666666; font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: center;">
<i><span style="font-size: x-small;">Thanks for everything you do.</span></i></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">I asked if
she wanted to buy a card and she insisted to make one herself.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>She said, “ No way. Mrs. Williams would rather see my
art then have me buy art on a card”.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Sometimes I
am so shocked by her wisdom....of course her teacher would rather a handmade card!!!! AND she loves to create! She had a fun evening tonight creating, cutting, gluing, drawing, and writing. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">As a
teacher myself I have to say that I LOVE a thank you card. It is so simple
and means so MUCH! I am guilty of over thinking my gifts and doing elaborate things but the truth is sometimes simple is best. Teacher appreciation is definitely one of those times!!!! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Need a last minute gift for the teacher in your life??? Write a card. I promise it will be well received!!!!</span></div>
Suzi @ chores and chandeliershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17171570386848952722noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7475651942445737053.post-357023001629846342015-05-03T21:50:00.001-05:002015-05-03T22:25:51.656-05:00STEP MOM<div class="MsoNoSpacing">
<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">I think
most of my readers know I have a step son.
Friday night he had his first High School Athletics Banquet. We of course were glad to make the 2 hour drive
to go support him and the Athletic department at his school! Before hand we met at Shayne's house to take photos. His mom set up this photo with Shayne and his parents. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Today she posted the picture on Facebook and stated…</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: #999999; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">"I'd like to say something about this photo...It is a TRUE
Testament to what life with divorced parents can truly be and SHOULD be. I am
so THANKFUL that Dan and I can stand in the same photo and share the same table
at an event where Shayne is involved. The thing is it's not about Dan and
I...it's about Shayne. The fact that I truly like his wife and enjoy visiting
with her is a BONUS!!!"</span></span></div>
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<span style="background: white; color: #141823; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">She really hit the nail on the head. </span><span style="color: #141823; font-family: "Helvetica","sans-serif";">People ask me often how I get along with "Dan's ex"
and I am always honest and say just fine because we put Shayne first!!! If we
didn't get along Shayne would be the one who would suffer. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="background: white; color: #141823; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Being a step parent is a HUGE BLESSING to me!!! </span><span style="color: #141823; font-family: "Helvetica","sans-serif";">I once had a close friend tell me that she heard a speaker on a Christian
radio station say that you should not use the term “step”. Like in step mom, step parent, step son, etc.
It supposedly singles them out and divides them from the rest of the
family. I thought about it for a while and I can see
the point. By no means do I ever want
him to feel like he is an extra part to the family. We want him to just feel like he is part of
the family. BUT I also respect his mom
enough I never want to step on her toes as “mom”. She is a great mom and I am a great step
mom. The same goes for his dad and step
dad. We each have a role as parents. We don’t really focus on
who is what. We NEVER keep score on who does what. We just make it happen for
Shayne. If we ever started to keep score on
who visits more, drives farther, pays more, gets more time, holidays, weekends,
events, etc we would go crazy, become bitter, and <b>Shayne would suffer</b>. None if that matters. What matters is that
Shayne knows he has a family (although it may not be traditional) that is there
for him to love, support, teach, punish, and provide for him. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #141823; font-family: "Helvetica","sans-serif";">On another note check out this ring he got Friday night. His wrestling team is State Champs!!!!! <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Suzi @ chores and chandeliershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17171570386848952722noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7475651942445737053.post-23080438669324887132015-04-21T18:28:00.000-05:002015-04-21T21:06:28.545-05:00Art is...<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>I asked my High School students "WHAT IS ART?"</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>It's definitely a loaded question. </b></span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>After our discussion they each wrote their own "art is..." statement. </b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>I posted them out in the hall. </b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Here are some of my favorites...</b></span><br />
<ul>
<li><span style="color: #783f04; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Art is everything, good, bad, happy, and sad around you. You can't always see or hear it, but you always feel it.</span></li>
<li><span style="color: #783f04; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Art is a masterpiece of your imagination.</span></li>
<li><span style="color: #783f04; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Art is anything you want it to be.</span></li>
<li><span style="color: #783f04; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Art is creating something that sparks others imagination.</span></li>
<li><span style="color: #783f04; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Art is where I take references from all the information I have gathered and put it all together.</span></li>
<li><span style="color: #783f04; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Art is something expressed using your imagination. It shows who you are without speaking a word.</span></li>
<li><span style="color: #783f04; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Art is expressing your emotions with a media.</span></li>
<li><span style="color: #783f04; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Art is the one way I can express what I see and feel in and about this world and my own life without worrying what others think of it because they see what I want them to not what. </span></li>
<li><span style="color: #783f04; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Art is the hot sauce on the chimichanga of the world. </span></li>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>I am trying to get my students to look at art deeper. </b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>We are talking about the process not just the product. </b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>In my opinion sometimes the process is more important then the final project! </b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>So what is my "Art is..." statement?</b></span></div>
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<span style="color: #783f04; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Art is the journey on the way to the final product.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #783f04; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">~Suzi Campbell</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Have a fabulous week! </b></span></div>
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Suzi @ chores and chandeliershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17171570386848952722noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7475651942445737053.post-48437753759502540342015-03-05T15:51:00.000-06:002015-03-05T16:47:41.702-06:00a few random {art teacher} thoughts<div class="MsoNoSpacing">
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I LOVE MY
JOB!!!!! I honestly do. Being an art teacher is exactly what I am
meant to do. I LOVE coming to work every
day!!!! That being said I look forward
to every weekend, snow day, late start, break, and vacation. {I also currently have a summer countdown going
in my classroom}<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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few of my random {art teacher} thoughts…..<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I don’t just teach art.<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I also
teach history, vocabulary, manors, discipline, integrity, work ethic, respect,
compassion, responsibly {and the list goes on and on}.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">I
haven’t made art since I became a teacher.<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">How’s this possible with all this art being created around
me daily? Well I just never have enough
time to think of an idea, and execute it.
Unless you count the 3 minute Jellyfish I made yesterday when showing
water color techniques?!?!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">I
spend a lot of my own money. A lot.<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">I don’t think a week goes by when I’m not at a store
picking something up for my classroom. I don’t think a week goes by when I’m
not scrounging through my personal supplies for materials to use in my
classroom. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">I
hate the question, “What are we doing today?”<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">It honestly makes me cringe.
Please don’t ask it because I have yet to forget to tell you what we are
doing when you to came class. <i><o:p></o:p></i></span><br>
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<b><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">I love the naughty kids!<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Yes they cause problems, act up, distract others, and say things that shouldn't be said; but they are also the ones who bring a lot of joy to my job. I love a kid with spunk!!! </span><br>
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<b><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">I
have a name!<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Please don’t call me “Teacher”. I don’t call you “Student”.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">I
like a clean classroom!!!!<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Pick up after yourself.
I know you know where the glue gun goes; you just got it out 40 minutes
ago. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">I
don’t like teaching every medium.<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">I have my favorites and I focus on what I like best. Sorry all art teachers do it….Okay, maybe it
has a little to do with the mess some mediums make. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Sometimes
I wish I taught a different subject area.
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">It sure would be nice to have a set lesson plan and book to follow. Then reality
hits and I remember who I am and realize I would go crazy on a set schedule
like that (but it is appealing some days).<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">I
hate to grade!<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">I put it off as long as I can. So my grade book is always behind. I get not satisfaction out of grading
work. I wish I could have a TA do it but
that’s not really an option in art. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Art
is not an easy A.<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Please don’t take Art for an easy A. Take art because you want to be creative, try
hard, and do something different from your other academic areas. Try and I promise you WILL pass….but I wont
promise an A.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">I
show up for the students.<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">I’m not in it for the fame and fortune (because we all know
that’s never going to happen). I show up
for the elementary students who hug me. I show up for the students who tell me
they love art class. I show up for the students who express excitement and
pride. I show up for the High School students
who use the art room as their safe place.
And yeah, I show up for the students who can’t sit still in their seats,
can’t refrain from blurting out, don’t like art, ignore me, and who would
rather be anywhere else but art class. I show up for the students. All of them.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="color: blue; font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">~Suzi</span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Suzi @ chores and chandeliershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17171570386848952722noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7475651942445737053.post-84698288166179834072015-02-08T20:50:00.000-06:002015-02-08T20:50:22.333-06:00Egg, Sausage, Mushroom, and Cheese Muffins<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Breakfast has to be quick or else I won't eat it. There is NEVER enough time in the morning! So tonight I tried out making some of the egg muffins that you see all over Pinterest and Instagram. I made my own version with things I had in the house. They turned out delicious and the best part is they are only 130 calories per muffin!</span><div>
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