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Thoughts of a Third Grade Teacher! 

One Lucky winner will receive:

A 12X18 Fabric Covered Magnetic Board from
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AND

A $20 gift card to Baffin Bags!

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About One - Family Management at your Fingertips!

I am not the best at keeping track of family pictures, scrapbooking, or recording family memories.  For a while I had a personal blog where I would post pictures and write about family events and milestones, but there really wasn't a way to organize it. I am sure that just like me, many of you tech-savvy folks out there would rather have an online family management system that is easy to use and offers an organized and fun way to record family information and events. 


About One has come up with a great solution! Now you can enter information about your family as it happens! You won't forget a single special event or moment using this online system. It's really easy to set up. Here is a quick video overview:

The "Education" feature interests me because I have 3 teenagers who will be applying for college over the next several years. This section helps record school info, teachers, counselors, GPA's, and SAT/ACT test scores so when it comes time for filling out college applications, the information will be right at your fingertips! You can add documents, pictures, and record important events when they happen - no more racking your brain trying to remember when your daughter went to her first dance...it's right there!
I love this program and cannot wait to spend time exploring it and adding more info.  I believe this is something I will definitely use on a daily basis.  Other features include a family bulletin board, newsletter, medical information, and a place to document important possessions. If you have a busy family or just want to have your life at your fingertips, you really need to check About One out and take advantage of their FREE 30 day trial offer!
*All opinions are my own - A FREE year's subscription was received as compensation for this post.

I love blogging...even better...I love earning money blogging!

Social Spark is a marketing group that connects bloggers with companies who are trying to promote their brands. If you have a blog (any kind of blog) you can sign up for Social Spark. If you have a business (big or small) and you would like to connect with other bloggers, sign up with Social Spark and start getting your company promoted.

The terms for getting your blog approved are simple:

“In order to be approved to the Marketplace a blog must be at least 90 days old with a minimum of 20 posts written within the 90 days prior to submission with no more than a 30 day gap in writing during that time. It should be comprised primarily of original content and be written in fluent English. We also look for a clean, easy to navigate layout. If a blog does not initially meet these Terms, they can usually be resubmitted once they have." Social Spark Team

Once approved, Social Spark will notify you of any “leads” they think may be applicable to you and your blog. Each lead has different requirements and pays a different amount of money. You may choose to accept or decline the leads they send you - there is never a requirement to participate in anything! I have had all kinds of opportunities offered to me, some which are applicable to my blog and that my readers would enjoy, and some which are not applicable or that I simply don't have time for.

I highly recommend that you join Social Spark and see what kinds of opportunities come your way. You really have nothing to lose… except potential profit! And if you sign up now, you will also be eligible for their referral program with incentives for every person you refer (including a trip to Paris!) – so what are you waiting for?

SIGN UP HERE!!

The Frugal Teacher is ready to get her SKATE on!

I just ordered a new pair of Heelys!  

Old school meets new school with the Edge. Thanks to its classic styling and modern lightweight ‘rip stop’ nylon construction, these’ll be looking good for years to come.

I can't wait to get them and try them out!  

Why should kids have all the fun?  

Click HERE to check them out!

*All opinions are my own

**Author received a FREE pair of Heelys as compensation for this blog post

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I LOVE Pinterest!

Have you heard of Pinterest yet?  If not, you should go check it out.  It's a great way to display items that interest you AND keep track of all the cool stuff you come across and then forget about.  My boards include teacher stuff, techie stuff, pretty stuff and more!  Michelle's Math in the Middle is hosting a linky party so you can  follow people that interest you.  

This is a quick and easy link-up.  All you need is:

1. A teacher blog, where you will write a quick little post telling your readers about this Linky Party ~ Then go link it HERE
2. A Pinterest account
3. The Follow Me on Pinterest Button displayed on your blog

ANY and ALL grade levels and content areas 

are WELCOME to link up!