So, we have decided to take a break from life, and enjoy…life.
END OF SUMMER
This post is the one of the best posts we’ve read all summer, and we’ve read some fab posts! Happy End-of-Summer, all! ❤️😜
Helping Pets Impacted by Hurricane Harvey — FACE Foundation
The news images of thousands of Texans escaping the devastating flooding in the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey have been heartbreaking. We’ve also seen distressing photos of people carrying their rain-soaked pets through the floodwaters to safety. Sadly, not everyone is able to evacuate with their pets, and not all evacuation centers can accommodate animals. As […]
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Outdoor movies? For free? Yes, please!
Love watching movies outdoors, but dread the thought of packing up the kiddos, driving into town, finding s parking spot (or paying waaay too much money for a garage), and then winding your way through a maze of people just to find a good spot for the family to enjoy a “free” outdoor movie??
Well, stop going through all that hassle, and do what we do instead: set-up your own backyard “Drive-In”! Our family has been doing this for years, and it’s the best thing since…well, since “Drive-Ins”! You don’t need a fancy projector & screen (or even a not-so-fancy one, and a white sheet on the side of your house or fence). Nowadays, most people have a laptop (or two) in their home, as well as bluetooth/portable speakers. If you’re one of those people, then a Backyard Drive-In is only a few steps from reality!
For our needs, we set up a Macbook on a folding table outside, usually by/on our patio. We then connect that to our Bose speakers, which we set up so that it plays “in-stereo” (fancy way of saying we put a speaker on either side of the laptop). From there, we set up our “stadium” seats (aka, folding chairs) in such a way that we can all see the movie. Popcorn, candy, & drinks are readily available, as are blankets, citronella lamps, and Off!
The best part of this – than quality family time – is that, if someone needs to use the restroom, we can pause the movie. And (usually), there’s no line! 😜 For us, this has become a family tradition that we look forward to every summer.
Now that we think about it, another “Drive-In” night is long overdue! Any thoughts on a great “End-of-Summer” movie? 👍
BTW, if you’re looking for some more neat ideas here for “end-of-summer” family fun, check out this post we found today:https://thequizzical.wordpress.com/2017/08/03/10-ideas-for-end-of-summer-fun/
15 creative & respectful ways to quiet a class
So, the “themes” this week will be “End-of-Summer,” and “Back-to-School.” If there’s a blog we find that we think will be entertaining, or helpful, we will be happy to share on our site.
This blog is from The Conerstone for Teachers, and has some great ideas for new, as well as “seasoned” educators. (Parents may find this helpful as well!) Want a quiet classroom?
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What Does a 21st Century Classroom Look, Sound, and Feel Like? — Education Rickshaw
Part of a technology coach’s role these days is to convince teachers that their job description has changed. The industrial model of education is well past its expiration date, and the generation of students born today are going to graduate into a world that will look completely different than our own. In order to train […]
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Whistlepig Boss Hog (Third Edition) — Whisky Pros
The pinnacle of whiskey. Complex. Interesting. Unbelievably smooth. Balanced. Brand: Whistlepig Label: Whistlepig 15 Year Type: Vermont Rye Price Range: ~$300 The unbelievable smoothness of this whiskey belies its 119-proof stamp. This is an amazing whiskey, worth the hefty price for any connoisseur or everyday fan of good whiskey like me. Most whiskeys over $150 are […]
bourbon and boots. (what about the kinders and kittens?) — I didn’t have my glasses on….
Whiskey Lovers Engraved Personalized Whiskey Glasses Our Whiskey Lover personalized engraved Whiskey glasses make perfect gifts for whiskey lovers and gifts for bourbon lovers. These unusual engraved whiskey drinking glasses are an amazing collection of Whiskey Lovers and Bourbon… Shop Now! — so funny that this brand targeted me as a demographic match a […]
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Six STEM Mentor Texts — Picture This! Teaching with Picture Books
I have recently read several picture books that I think are great mentor texts for STEM in the classroom. Solving the Puzzle Under the Sea: Marie Tharp Maps the Ocean Floor by Robert Burleigh The story of one of the twentieth century’s most important scientists, but little known, highlighting her perseverance and determination […]
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Sharing the News Together 