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"It's always something." (Gilda Radner as Roseanne Rosannadanna) Every day that we show up at school, ready to learn, is a cause for celebration. "...and everywhere was a song and a celebration." (Crosby, Stills, Nash, & Young. Woodstock, baby.) Seriously, teachers, we can find something to celebrate in class every single day. The biggest celebration, of course, is when the imaginary light bulbs flash with new learning, with a newly converted reader for life, budding author, artist, mathematician, researcher, or maker. As teachers, we are part of those amazing moments all year long. And yet, if we seek other celebrations...

You’ll save loads with this Amazon deal! Through February 20th, hop on over to Amazon where you can grab this highly rated Lifewit 72L Freestanding & Collapsible Laundry Hamper with Handles in Grey for just $11.04 when you clip the 5% off digital coupon and use promo code SVGMBCO3 at checkout! This laundry hamper features a waterproof coating and iron frame that helps to keep the top open and upright. It has durable handles which make it super easy to carry around from room to room. Plus, it can easily hold up to 1.5 loads of laundry at a time and...

Are you looking for the best gift ideas for a cross stitch lover? You've come to the right place. You will find over 35 gift ideas for your favorite stitcher. You will find supplies, projects and tools that they will actually want. Before we get started, let's clarify something. Cross stitching and embroidery are two different types of needlework. Many supplies like thread, hoops and scissors are used for both. But there are some big differences. Cross stitchers generally use a even weave fabric that is designed to make precise, counted stitches. Embroiderers can stitch on pretty much any type of fabric they choose.Cross...

There are lots of ways in which to make baskets, from willow to rope. The simplest basket to make, however, is the woven basket. Starting with an easy-to-work-with material, such as paper, will help you understand the process. Once you get the hang of it, you can move on to more complex baskets made from willow or reed. [Edit]Steps [Edit]Creating the Bottom Cut colored paper into eight strips. Use a ruler to make the strips nice and straight. They can be all 1 color, or they can be 2 different colors. For example, you could have 4 pink strips and...

Whether you’re shopping in-store or online, you can save BIG on groceries with this week’s best Kroger digital coupons! If you’re a frequent Kroger shopper, then you already know that this grocery store makes it easy to save money with its weekly deals, Kroger digital coupons, frequent Mega Sales, and other promotions! Before you head out to Kroger this week, be sure to check our list of the store’s best deals below, and don’t forget to load coupons to your account from the Kroger Digital Coupon page or the store’s mobile app. Whether you’re shopping in-store or online for pickup, each...