Monday, Monday: Linkies & more

It's been a few days since I've last posted, and I feel as if I'm behind on my linky parties!  As I have said before, I love a good linky party!  Not only does my little blog get some new visitors, but I get to discover some amazing blogs!  But, before I get started linking up, I want to announce that Michaele S. is the lucky winner of my Chevron & Flower Binder covers and winner's choice from my TpT store.

First up is:                   

                                                                                                ... from The First Grade Parade.

Here are some of my favorite pins of the week:

It would be fun to say these as the kids file out the door!What little girl wouldn't want one of these?  (Or big girl, for that matter?)

This could be a real sanity saver!  It makes me crazy when I get papers without names!!!

Next in the linky lineup is:

....from Fabulous in First.

Some randomness from my week:

Independence Day goodies

Gabrielle & her patriotic table scape.  (She made the cupcakes.)
Zucchini chips from Pinterest.

 A walk down my road.  On left: looking west, on right: looking east.

 On left: looking north across soybeans.  On right: looking south at corn.

 Gabrielle and me at a bridal shower. 

My daughter Emily's dog Vader.




 











And finally, (last, but not least...I was posting in chronological order):                                                             ...from 4th Grade Frolics.


                                                      
The shower Gabrielle and I went to had the cutest centerpieces made from old china glued together to make a little cookie stand.  I researched them on Etsy (picture above) and found that they could be pretty pricey.  Now, I am certainly NOT trying to discourage anyone from purchasing items from Etsy, but I like to make things myself.  I popped into Goodwill and found these random pieces of china for about $12.00.

 A little silicone glue later, and viola!  I now have a cake stand and a cookie stand!  (I guess a tea party should be in my near future!)

 Well, that was a long post!  Thanks for sticking with me.  Here's a little surprise freebie for you to reward you for hanging around!  Have a great rest of the week!