“Giftedness is not what you do or how hard you work. It is who you are. You think differently. You experience life intensely. You care about injustice. You seek meaning. You appreciate and strive for the exquisite. You are painfully sensitive. You are extremely complex. You cherish integrity. Your truth-telling has gotten you in trouble. Should 98% of the population find you odd, seek the company of those who love you just the way you are. You are not broken. You do not need to be fixed. You are utterly fascinating. Trust yourself!”

Linda Silverman~Gifted Development Center Denver


Monday 26 August 2013

Welcome to the world of Great Canadian Bloggers

Welcome to the world of Great Canadian Bloggers

I have made some awesome friends through blogging.  One of them is Jen Bellinger of 31 Gifts of Teaching.  Jen is a wonderful teacher and mother living in Niagara Falls.  She is super talented and willing to support anyone.  

Back a few months ago, you might remember that Jen sponsored a Report Card survival package giveaway on my blog.  You have to love her 31 Gifts bags, I know I do.  



At the end of July (just in time for my birthday on August 1st) I ordered an organizer tote in black and pink and the fold 'n file to go inside.  They look very much like the ones you see above.  They are one of the best things about going back to school, if you ask me.  I am going to look stylish, and be organized.  What could be better?

Well, really, the Inside Out bag is pretty awesome!  I got this one in the spring and I have LOVED it all summer.  It may just look like a bag, but for a teacher who has to have everything organized, and have something stylish that is WASHABLE?  SHUT THE FRONT DOOR!  Love all the pockets and the ease of carrying this bag.  Everything has a place in this bag, and did I mention it's reversible? 



I loved this bag so much that my lovely daughter bought me this one for my birthday!  I'm in love! My daughter has made me promise to give her my bags when I am done.  I don't have the heart to tell her that is not going to happen!





Jen is hosting her very first raffle and online Thirty-one Back to School Party!! If would like to enter to win the giveaway, please complete the rafflecopter below! There will be one $25 gift certificate for the lucky winner! This gift certificate must be used during Jen's back to school party during the first week of September 2013 and it can only be used through the issuing consultant, Jen Bellinger.

The Draw will be held in the a.m. of September 1st! On September 1st, the party begins!!!

The new fall catalogue will be available for you to drool over and to purchase from! If you would like to shop online with Jen during her party, here is the link: www.mythirtyone.ca/jenbellinger . Click on the link and then go to "my parties" and click on Jen's Back to School Party! If you live in Ontario, you can have your items shipped to your home directly. If you live outside of Ontario, please contact Jen personally at jens31canada@gmail.com and she will discuss your options for ordering!! (Thirty-one does not ship outside of Ontario yet! It is coming though!) If you are American, Jen will give you her friend, Michelle's information for ordering. She is an American consultant!

The party will remain open until Friday, September 6th so people can shop when they are recovering from that lovely first week of school! 


Are you interested in hosting a party online? How about a home party in Ontario? How about becoming a consultant? Contact Jen at her e-mail to Get the Party Started!

It is Double Hostess Credit month in September. To qualify for double hostess credit, your party has to have over $600 in sales! Yahoo! That is easy to do, since the average party is usually over $600! Who couldn't use over $200 in free products?

September Special:


For every $40 you spend in September, get an
Organizing Utility Tote for $18 or a Super Organizing Tote for $30!
Talk about an AWESOME way to start school!


a Rafflecopter giveaway







If a back to school purchase is just not in the cards, still stop by Jen's new blog and show her some bloggy loving!  I am linking up this Back To School FREEBIE for those of you who read this post to the end!  




Classroom Freebies Manic Monday



14 comments:

  1. I love the large totes!!!
    Terri

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    1. I know eh Terri? Did that sound oddly Canadian with the eh? LOL! I can't wait to start using mine next week!

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  2. I am a new Thirty-One Gifts lover and have a LONG wish list that I'd love to add to! I have the Inside Out bag and Large Tote and I want a Fold N File and Organizing Tote:)

    Krystal

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    1. Oh you do want the fold n file, I love it already! Can't wait to use my new inside out bag next week..I'm holding out til the first day of school! Hope you are enjoying your last week...I went into school today..OMG so much work!

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  3. I think I need an organizing tote - but it looks enough like a pattern I have, that I should just make my own!
    Sarah

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    1. That sounds like it could be fun! I wish I was that creative, or had the time, but I don't so 31 Gifts works out just fine for me! Have a great week!

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  4. I would love the organizing utility tote in the black/pink print to match my lunch tote!

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    1. Now you are making me wish I got a lunch tote too! Oh well, there is always next time! There are so many things I would love to have!

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  5. Oh, that organizing utility tote would be divine!

    - Sarah Beth
    Miss White's Classroom

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    1. They really are Sarah! I was so happy with the quality of mine. I am so happy I took the plunge and ordered one. I can tell it is going to last forever, and I love love love all the pockets!

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  6. I love the organizing utility tote. I already have two and want/need another one.
    Michelle
    mjaquillard@oregoncs.org

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    1. Michelle,
      I am with you, can you ever have enough really? There are so many colours and designs to choose from and I am sure you have come to appreciate the quality of the workmanship! Great bags!

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  7. WOW! Thanks so much for the chance to win. I would love an organizing utility tote!
    ~Amanda
    3rdgradefabulous.blogspot.com

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    1. Amanda,
      Wouldn't it be perfect for back to school? I am looking forward to using mine next week!

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