Take Chances Quote - Free Printable

I love quotes.  Quotes that make me think, inspire me and sometimes just make me laugh.  I found this quote yesterday and wanted to share.

 

"Take chances, make mistakes. That's how you grow.  Pain nourishes your courage.  You have to fail in order to practice being brave."  Mary Tyler Moore

There are so many aspects of our lives that require us to take chances and make mistakes - that is how we grow!

Enjoy!

Rebecca

One more Valentine Idea - Teacher Appreciation Treat Printable

As part of our Random Acts of Kindness activities I wanted to give a Valentine's treat to all of the teachers and aides that work with my kids, not just their classroom teachers.  I had a hard time deciding something, that was simple and inexpensive.

I finally decided to do just a little bag of candy - Dove Hearts and Hershey Gold Nuggets and created a little topper that said, "For a teachers with a special heart, you are a treasure".  Cheesy I know, but hopefully it made them smile and even if it didn't the chocolate was good!  I'm sharing the image I created below. I used it as a treat bag topper and printed my kids names on the back fold over portion. This is just the graphic that could be used as a card or treat topper or any other number of ways.

To all the amazing teachers out there - Thank you for all you do!  I am sincere when I say I don't think I could do it.

Teacher Appreciation Apple Inspirational Words Printable

Next week is Teacher Appreciation Week.  I love all the fabulous creative bloggers that share free printables and ideas that I can use as inspiration!  As part of the PTA I have been gathering ideas for awhile on pinterest but hadn't really found the right fit for the individual gifts for my kids teachers.  I finally had to come up with what I was going to give my son's teachers.  I found this great idea at Happy-Go-Lucky and decided to create my own.

I started with the basic image from tagxedo with a combination of the words I saw at Happy Go Lucky and new ones I choose.  Changed themes, fonts and other options to get the look I wanted.

I then visited picmonkey to personalize it for each teacher.

I'm printing them off and putting them in a simple frame = a quick, easy and custom teacher appreciation gift just in time for 2012 Teacher Appreciate Week.

Don't forget to acknowledge the other support staff that help at your child's school and classroom. From the office staff, specials teachers and aide they all play a part in the success of our kids!  Once I come up with their gifts I will try to remember to share as well!  What are you doing for Teacher Appreciation Week?

Fill your mind printable

This is a slightly edited version of a quote I have always loved. I saw the original quote again on pinterest tonight and realized I needed a more visual, regular reminder of it!  I'm getting ready to make a photo ledge in my dining area and plan to include in the display.

Sized 8 1/2 x 11 with a white border. 

Monday Messages {free printable} - Starfish, Made a Difference to One

I have always loved the legend of the starfish... Often what we do may not matter to the world, but it does matter to one soul.

Monday Messages {free printable} - Seeds you plant

So I often struggle with Mondays, back to real life after a little weekend break!  I find that quotes give me some motivation and inspiration to start my week off right so I will try to share a new quote and printable each Monday.  Hope you enjoy!

To print the image, just click on the picture, save as a image and then choose your print options. It is set up for a full size sheet (8 1/2 x 11). 

PRINTABLE - Person to be Loved

A friend shared this quote on facebook and I decided I needed a more regular reminder!  Picked my new favorite color combination - yellow and gray. 

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