Teacher/ Lakeshore Purchases

While in Houston for the Debbie Diller Conference, Ms. Thomas suggested we go to Lakeshore. Seriously? Bad Idea! Thanks a lot Ffi. We both gave ourselves a budget... and yet still went over. I just CANNOT pass up a teacher sale. I am weak. 

However, I did good and put things back that I did not need at this exact moment and they were not on sale. I am a recovering from an obsession with shopping...these things take time. Anyways, I got a school planner which is perfect. It even has to do list pages throughout, we all know I love a list.  As you can see I bought the Blends and Digraphs Work Center. It came with cards and foam letters. I figured this would be great to incorporate in one of my workstations and it was on sale for $23.00. I had to get it. 

I also purchased this new Vera Bradley notebook. I have an obsession with notebooks. I like to write down my lists, teacher ideas, and to do's in something cute. Can you blame me? It makes me happy.

At the Debbie Diller Conference she gave us these book bags from Really Good Stuff. I'm thinking about getting these for small groups next year. Do any of you use them? Is it worth the money? 

 Lastly, I told you I won the $25.00 gift card from Lakeshore from Primary Graffiti. After trying to figure out what to buy with the money, I finally decided upon the Teacher organizer. I love all things organization and this is purely for the teacher. I figured I would never splurge for something for myself otherwise, so I might as well do it with my gift card. Therefore, when Lakeshore did their end of the year promo code for 20% off, I just had to go ahead and get the Teacher Organizer. I think the grand total for my purchase was $17.00. Can't beat that! 

I love getting packages at the door...

Yay! It's so pretty! I know I am going to love it. 

Updates and Sales!

So, I'm not sure if you heard but I was the winner of a $25.00 gift card to Lakeshore from the oh so cute Mrs. Saoud from Primary Graffiti (check her out, she has great ideas). Honestly, as a teacher that's probably the best gift card to get! I was beyond happy (I did a twirl, a high kick, and happy dance... the standard I'm getting free money to spend dance ha)!

Here is the fab gift and the cute note Mrs. Saoud wrote to me! Thanks so much Cherly, it is appreciated greatly and will go to GREAT use in my classroom!

So, ladies... any advice on what the buy? I'm sure they're are a few of you teacher shopaholics that have some suggestions. 

I was thinking of purchasing the All Purpose Teacher Organizer below. I made my own version with the lakeshore bins I got with my leveled library but there all a boring green! Any other items out there that I may be unaware of that I need? Seriously, I could spends LOTS of money at Lakeshore, it's a sickening problem!

Also, in honor of Teacher's Appreciation Day (and knowing exactly what all goes into the job of being a teacher), I have also joined the Teachers Pay Teachers sale. I do not have much in my store yet, but I figured I would still join in. Stay turned for new things this summer! :) The sale will be open today and tomorrow, since I was late getting around to it today! Don't forget to use the promo code TAD11 to get an ADDITIONAL 20% off! Happy Shopping! I already racked up on some of my fellow bloggers goods. 

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Hope you are all enjoying your Teacher's Appreciation week, and your students are blessing you with awesome work habits and behavior! 

Let the bitter sweet countdown to the end of the school year begin! (17 more days, AH!)