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Currently January!


Thanks to Farley for the January Currently!


Head over to my FB page to see my Resolutions for this year!

Also- I got really into Arm-Knitting in the past month, so I'm running a giveaway! 




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  1. Found your blog through Farley's currently link up. Love finding other Middle School teachers. Sounds like you are having a good break. Hope you have a great new year!

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  2. Hi there! I'm so glad you got to spend some time with your husband this break. Usually my husband is away around this time but this year he was actually home for most of my break too! Like you, I don't look forward to going back on Monday. Do we have to? ;) Happy New Year!

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  3. Hello! I love your blog design! I found you through Farley's link up. I know what you mean about having things to cross off your "to-do" list. I didn't get anything accomplished over break, but then again I didn't have my computer! I hope you get some things done in the next few days before we go back to school! Have a great weekend!

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  4. I wish I was richer too....maybe TPT will get us there? LOL ;) Good luck this year!
    Stephanie
    Tales of Teaching in Heels

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