Back-to-School Sale at Pumpkins & Poetry!

Happy August, everyone! (I can say that because right now August is not acting like August. It’s 72 degrees and raining here in Austin, which might be a sign of the end of the world, but I don’t care because it’s nice.) Anyway… Earlier this summer, I opened an Etsy shop called Pumpkins & Poetry,Continue reading “Back-to-School Sale at Pumpkins & Poetry!”

Carie’s Lists: 11 Reasons for Teachers to Get Excited About Back-to-School

It’s that time of year again. Commercial breaks are filled with bright-colored backpacks and smiling children and actors portraying calm, confident teachers with not a hair out of place. Department stores put up giant signs shaped like pencils and everywhere you look, it’s SALE SALE SALE! It’s Back-to-School time. But, the thing is, it’s NOTContinue reading “Carie’s Lists: 11 Reasons for Teachers to Get Excited About Back-to-School”