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Fun Facts Friday: 12/2/16

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Good morning! Today is going to be an extra long day since we’ve got WinterFest this evening after school. So I’m injecting the caffeine into my system and crossing my fingers that it lasts until 8PM tonight!

I’m looking forward to this weekend because a few of us are heading up to Knoxville tomorrow to get some Christmas shopping in! I am always in favor of going to Knoxville. But I’m feeling an urgency – now more than ever – because I’m quite behind on all my Christmas shopping!

Before the weekend officially kicks off and I (hopefully) spend some time away from my computer, I wanted to be sure to pop in and share the weekly Fun Facts blog post with you all! Below you will find a smattering of random tidbits from this past week. Enjoy!

  • Christmas has officially thrown up all over our school.

    4th grade doors
    4th grade doors

    Teachers have decorated their doors. The hallways are lined with butcher paper Christmas trees. Ornaments are hung with students’ names on them. There are actual Christmas trees in the front lobby – each one decorated by a different grade level. Snowflakes are hanging from the ceilings. And I feel like I am truly in a Winter Wonderland every time I open up our front doors. It’s pretty magical.

  • I’ve been diffusing oils non-stop over here.

    Holiday Joy
    Every once in a while, I’ll set aside the On Guard and/or Breathe oils and run “Holiday Joy” or “Douglas Fir” in my diffuser. It makes our whole apartment smell like a combination of pine needles and cinnamon. That, in addition to all the Christmas decorations in here, is making every morning and evening so cozy. (And also really difficult to want to leave for work).

  • Sometimes I let my kids use a pen when they’re writing – just to see their reaction.

    Payton Pen
    It’s the little things, right? I couldn’t find a pencil for my student to use at the end of the day (seriously, I bought HUNDREDS in August. They disappear within seconds). So, I pulled out a pen for him to fill out one of his “Good Tickets.” He scanned the whole class to see if anyone could see him. And, when they looked his way, he lifted up the pen in the air and said, “I get to use a PEN.” I could almost feel the excitement he was experiencing. I remember, growing up, #2 pencils were all we could use. And, even as an adult, I get a secret thrill from writing with a really great ballpoint pen.

  • My family sent over 200 Whatsapp messages last night with banter back-and-forth about these two puzzles.

    img_4963 img_4965I won’t give it away if you like puzzles/problem-solving. But, let’s just say that the first puzzle appears easy, but will TRICK you if you aren’t observant. (Yes, I was duped.) The second one requires you to be a little observant as well. And having a pen and paper nearby – to keep track of all the numbers – wouldn’t hurt.

  • Wine Awesomeness is offering a free bonus bottle of rose when you purchase a membership.

    Wine Awesomness
    Subscription boxes are the new jam lately and they’ve got one for everything. Whether it be clothes, snacks, yoga accessories, or dog treats, they are popular with just about anybody. If you’re looking for a gift option for the wine enthusiast in your life, consider a subscription to Wine Awesomeness. Since moving to Tennessee, we’ve received 4 shipments and I’ve enjoyed each and every bottle! And, if you’re interested, take a look at my Gift Guide for the Wine Lover for more gift-giving inspiration!

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Questions of the Day:

  • Have you finished all your holiday shopping?
  • If you decorate for Christmas, what’s your favorite decoration or ornament?
  • Do you prefer writing with pen or pencil?
  • What are you doing this weekend? 

Comments

  2. Aw I remember getting a pen licence for the first time. I thought I was the coolest kid out. As for this wine club, well I may just have to check it out 😀

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  3. I have been diffusing too. In fact, i’m on the hunt for a new diffuser. Need one in another room and we had one that quit working. Love my oils and coming up with fun winter blends. Love the door decorations!

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  5. Good Friday morning Divya!
    Shopping this weekend sounds might exciting! I’ve gotta get on my Christmas shopping game, my goal is to hopefully get it all done by the end of next weekend.

    I’m going to check out this awesomeness wine subscription service. Almost sounds too good to be true!

    Have a great weekend girl!
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  8. Loved the reaction of your student over being able to use a pen. Ahhh I remember those days! I’ll be working on that second numbers riddle for a bit though. LOL!

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  10. Please tell me the answer to the first puzzle is 12. I think the hamburgers are -5 and the fries are 7 and milkshake is 10. LOL, i saw the word “genius” on the second puzzle and didn’t even attempt :p

    Awww, love all of these door decorations <3 The kiddos must be so excited about the holidays! Hope you have a lovely weekend, momma!! XOXO
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  14. I’m a big pen snob. If the pen doesn’t have a very fine point/tip, my handwriting is pretty mediocre. Get me a proper pen and some magical penmanship starts happening. Haha!

    Tomorrow my family and I are going to Delaware for Yuletide at the Winterthur Estate and Museum. I splurged on a family membership a couple of months ago and have been itching to go back. I hear it’s magical during yuletide 🙂

    Have a great weekend!
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  18. The Special Ed teacher at my school was just talking about how quickly she goes through pencils in her classroom and another teacher said, “Yeah, I’ve noticed that! And I don’t know where they even end up, because they’re not making it to my classroom!” It was a funny conversation to listen to, but so true.
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  27. Such a fun post! Seeing the teachers doors decorated brought back sweet memories. Using a pen?! Now, that’s a big deal! The what’sapp exchange…so fun! Hope you find lots of treasures in Knoxville! 🎄

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  30. I’ve done online shopping for myself. Also chocolate goodies gift bags for friends and school teachers. This weekend would probably be spent shopping and building fireplace. I really want to try the diffuses essential oil. Heard so many good things about it.

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  34. Good to know about the win!! I too inject myself with caffeine hoping it will last all day. I am not done with my Christmas shopping yet, while not too behind I still have stuff I have to buy for people out-of-town and ship. We were the weird ones that set our Christmas tree up right after Halloween. We really just like to have it up and not deal with the hassle amidst the business of all of Christmas, so we look like real enthusiasts, when we are just trying to spread it out so we enjoy it more and there’s less rush to get things done.

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  36. Ha, I gave a student the pen the other day and he said, ‘we’re not allowed ot use pen.’ hahaha Ah well, I guess it’s good he so stringently follows the rules. 🙂

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  39. That is so fun! I am loving all the decorations that you have up in the school. It’s so cute that they’re so not used to using pens at that age. Haha,

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  42. As a child, I loved seeing Christmas decorations in our school. It makes me excited for the day itself! I’m sure that’s how the kids felt when they saw the decors are up or when you ask them to make the decors themselves!
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