December 23, 2020
(0 more wake-ups! YOU MADE IT!!! WHOOO HOOOOO!!! )
I truly hope that you all have a fantastic, relaxing, and rejuvenating break. You are all wonderful, caring individuals who are so giving of everything that you have to offer. I hope that you get to 'take' over this little vacation - take a break from screens, take time to get outside, take time to be with and/or talk to friends/family/loved ones, and take time for yourselves.
You deserve it!!!
December 22, 2020
(1 more wake-up!)
Here's a day of random things:
1) Who doesn't like MadLibs?!? Here's an online "Fill-Ins" that I found.
2) A bunch of live animal cams!! (They have jellyfish!)
3) Make an a capella group! I had fun playing with the combinations. (Good math question here, but I won't torture you all! 😂)
December 20, 2020
(3 more wake-ups!)
"Close your eyes and breathe deep again and know that you're loved and appreciated": From this relaxing 30-minute Yoga for Teachers video:
A silly 'stress-relief' video, that entertained me entirely too much. Thought some of you might get a kick out of it too.
December 19, 2020
(4 more wake-ups!)
Last weekend before break! Hope you have a great one.
Here are some recipes you can try:
A yummy and cheesy Chicken Enchilada Bake!
A warm, filling (vegan and gluten-free!) Stuffed Cabbage Soup! (can be vegan OR non-vegan)
December 18, 2020
(5 more wake-ups!)
P r I z E d A y F r I d A y ! ! ! !
Use THIS LINK to enter to win a prize personally picked or created by one of your PBIS team members!
Winners will be chosen through random number generator Monday morning, and be contacted via e-mail.
December 17, 2020
(6 more wake-ups!)
Crafty Thursday! This is a pretty, step-filled activity. (P.S. I enjoyed the name of the website much more than I probably should!)
Have a wonderful (and safe!) remote learning 'snow' day! (Also: I left comments on for this post if you want to share any 'winter wonderland' type photos)
December 16, 2020
(7 more wake-ups!)
Who likes to watch good, funny, and how-to video? Who likes food? Rather, who LOVES food?
Here's an article that has already gone through and listed the creme de la creme. Feel free to simply enjoy them, pick up a new recipe or maybe even try a new trick or two (I know many of us would gladly be taste testers! 😁)
December 15, 2020
(8 more wake-ups!)
The Dutch like to celebrate the cold winter with warmth and color. Learn more about it here.
There have a celebration called Gouda bij Kaarslicht. This is a celebration with candlelight.
They also have a Winter Efteling, which celebrates the Snow Princess and Fire Prince.
For all you readers, there's a Charles Dickens festival too!
December 13, 2020
(10 more wake-ups!)
Self-Care... it's important, and many of us might be able to use some tips (and certainly practice) on how or what to do.
Here's a website with 10 "Self-Care Tips to be Happy During the Winter"
Self-Care Tips Video (In case you're more of a video person 🙂 )
Day 13: December 12, 2020
Recipe Day!! I love reading and seeing different recipes that are go-to's. Hope you enjoy them too.
(P.S. I completely forgot about counting down... but was counting the days. I'll begin now. 10 days until break!!! WHOOOOOO! You're awesome and spectacular!)
Link to some delicious sounding Italian Sausage, Spinach, and Pasta. Looks versatile too.
Day 12: December 11, 2020
P r I z E d A y F r I d A y ! ! ! !
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Winners will be chosen through random number generator Monday morning, and be contacted via e-mail.
Day 11: December 10, 2020
Crafts! They're a fun way to decompress, to entertain yourself (or littles), and to spend a snowy/lazy day. Look through some of these cute crafts!
Day 10: December 9, 2020:
"he said hold on ...[...]... I'm holding on alright."
"let me rejuvenate myself"
Day 9: December 2020
New Year's in Russia is the holiday time from December 31 - (approximately) January 9. Decorating and preparing for this in early December. One important aspect is trying to tie up any lose ends or different things that need to be done by the end of December.
Besides enjoying some wonderful food, it's a 10-day long celebration (and break!) which brings in the New Year - not only once, but TWICE! Below is a video that explains it a little bit more, and some pictures that I found.
Day 7: December 6, 2020
Self-Care Sunday
Today we're going to be looking briefly at the Danish idea of Hygge. Have you heard of this before?
Brief Summary Video:
Here's an article on 10 Ways to Master the Danish Art of Hygge.
Here's a blog someone wrote about as someone being new to Hygge and how it effected them.
Day 6: December 5, 2020
Happy Saturday!!
Here are a couple recipes that you might be interested in making this weekend or to use for planning ahead.
Here's a LINK for a fun and delicious Chicken Pizza Recipe!
Here's a LINK for a super easy, yet easily modified, Dump-Cake Recipe!
Day 5: December 4, 2020
P r I z E d A y F r I d A y ! ! ! !
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Winners will be chosen through random number generator at 3:30pm, and be contacted via e-mail.
