Wednesday, July 4, 2012

500 Follower Celebration!!

Today is my anniversary... a few years ago I married the most incredible man and fall more in love with him each day.

Today is Independence day.... the day we celebrate the birth of a nation, the freedom that so many have fought and died for. A day of family bbqs and fireworks.


I thought today would be a fitting day to celebrate my 500 followers with an amazing giveaway. My biggest one ever from some amazing teachers, bloggers, and friends.

Isn't this logo adorable? 
Melonheadz made it!!
Totally LOVE it!!
and her!

To help you get ready for the new school year...

From
http://www.kinderkraziness.blogspot.com
a 31 All in One Organizer! 
(Personalization not include, bag is in this pattern only)
Check out her 31 Store for all of the great
products she sells. I love 31!!!
I have 2 of their products and
can't wait to get more. 

But what good is a teacher's bag if it's empty??

From:



Fun in Room 4B
Her new polka dot classroom labels!
 The math AND library sets.

From:



Common Core Math Vocabulary Wall
(You choice of grade level!)

From:
Photobucket
(Nikki is the talented created of my giveaway logo)
$15 Gift Card to her store!

From
And her friend Tori at Storiarts
This amazing scarf!!

From:



Choose any item from her store.

From:



Big Money Words - Science Vocabulary!

From:



Wolfelicious
My Monthly Book and Peanut Man

From:



Digging for Division & Text Structure!

From:



Daily Classroom Agenda, Good Behavior Punch Cards, &
You Caught Me.... Doing Something GREAT Punch Cards!

We all need a little style in our lives and no one
can beat Melanie!!
One item from her store!

From:


Choose any item from her store!

From:


Choose any item from her store!

From: 
Choose any item from her store!

And after all that downloading....

From
joyin6th Homepage
You are gonna need a drink! 

And maybe a chance to do a little shopping too!





Wanna know how you can win
bag o' goodies????


a Rafflecopter giveaway

148 comments:

Amy - The Resource(ful) Room said...

My favorite purchase for this school year is my organization boxes!! I would love to win any of the amazing products your giving away!
Amy

Owl Things First said...

I love the scarf from Chickadee Jubilee!
Jenny
Thanks for this amazing give away!

Owl Things First

Meredith Gilbert said...

I would LOVE the common core math vocab!
What a great giveaway!!!
Sunshine, Sand and Scissors
missgilbert01@gmail.com

Owl Things First said...

My favorite item purchase has been Fun in First's OWL communication folder!
Thanks again!
Jenny

Owl Things First

Mission Control said...

My favorite prize is the one from melonheadz. Would love to win it!
wnekola@viking.portage.k12.oh.us

Lisa R. said...

My favorite would have to be the 31 organizer!!! I've been wanting one of these for a long time!! :)

Lisa
Learning Is Something to Treasure

Sara said...

My favorite thing from this giveaway is the Melonheadz Illustrating gift card! I've been wanting some things from her :]

Sara
Miss V's Busy Bees

Sara said...

I'm not going into a classroom just yet but I think my favorite fun purchase for back to school was my Large Utility Tote from 31 Gifts!

Sara
Miss V's Busy Bees

Heidi said...

Congratulations on reaching 500 followers and Happy Anniversary. I hope you have many more great years with your hubby :)

Although all of the items are wonderful, my favorite would be the choice of an item from School Girl Style :)

Heidi
My (Not So) Elementary Life
mynotsoelementarylife@yahoo.com

Heidi said...

My favorite fun must purchase item for the school year would be some metal red and white and black and white polka dot buckets to stick utensils in. :)

Heidi
My (Not So) Elementary Life
mynotsoelementarylife@yahoo.com

Lori Rosenberg said...

Congrats on reaching this blogging milestone! My favorite item from your giveaway is the gift card to MelonHeadz. Thanks!

Ѽ Lori
Teaching With Love and Laughter
luvyorkies@gmail.com

Lori Rosenberg said...

My most favorite fun back to school purchase so far has been the talking pointers I just purchased.

Ѽ Lori
Teaching With Love and Laughter
luvyorkies@gmail.com

Elizabeth said...

My favorite most fun back to school purchase would have to be a good planner. I know this doesn't sound like fun, but you are able to have lots of fun scheduled if you know what your schedule looks like. :)

Elizabeth
The First Grade Jungle Room
liz_lovelace@yahoo.com

Hbrown said...

My favorite item is the 31 bag! Though all of the giveaway prizes are incredible.

My favorite item I have bought so far is a bright colored neon striped rug for the library for only 14 bucks!!!!

Sara said...

I love the math labels and the common core vocab!

fourth grade fanatics

Sara said...

My favorite purchase so far is my cube bookcases that I will put under my huge window, and I'm making a cushion to go on top so it will also serve as a bench!

fourth grade fanatics

Bev said...

There are soooooo many great giveaways that it is hard to decide, but I have to say if it is JUST for me.....I LOVE the scarf! The most fun thing I buy....hmmmmm... well, I guess it might be all the colorful bins I get to start the year. Figuring out how and where to use them, and then seeing how colorful they make the room!

Liz Langhoff said...

I love that bag! It is totally me!

Liz Langhoff said...

And for my back-to-school item, I have so much stuff that is on my wishlist since I'll be a first year teacher! I definitely want some sturdy book bins though!

Allie said...
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Diane said...

I would love all of it, but I'm a little partial to the 31 bag!! That is just to die for and it matches my black and white theme I'm planning for this year!
Diane
schoolhousetreasures

Emily said...

It's hard to choose, but the Melonheadz gift certificate would be PERFECT!

Emily @ Second Grade Silliness 

KRISTA said...

Congrats on your anniversary and 500 followers! What an amazing Giveaway. I LOVE the math common core vocab from Adventures of a Third Grade Teacher.

Krista
Stellar-students
mehrtens6@gmail.com

MrsPaulson said...

Oh my- I LOVE The amazing scarf from Storiarts !!

Peggy
mrspaulson@gmail.com

Beth Snively said...

Congratulations on your anniversary and your 500 followers! I like everything in your giveaway, but I think the selection from "Adventures of a University Grad" is my favorite. Of course, Starbucks is neck in neck!

Beth Snively said...

My favorite fun purchase? Again, that's hard! I bought a new toolbox from Lowe's a decorated it and also a bunch of Peanuts Gang/Snoopy products from Really Good Stuff. Awesome!!

Erika said...

I'm most excited about the Common Core Math Vocab.

Erika said...

My Favorite FUN must purchase item has to be BOOKS! I'm in love with them. And Skippyjonjones for $5 at Kohls is my favorite so far.

MrsPaulson said...

As for a "fun" must have purchase...I bought The Classroom Friendly Pencil Sharpener that I see on all the great blogs I follow (and haven't been able to win- yet :) ) Groovy Green (blue is out of stock already!)
Peggy
mrspaulson@gmail.com

Erika said...

I love the 31 bag.

Erika said...

Happy Anniversary friend!!!!

Erika said...

My fun must have purchase is Schoolgirl Style's bee theme items...LOVE! (Thanks for pointing them out to me sis.)

Erika said...

And of course happy 500 followers too!

Kelly B aka Queen Bee! said...

Great giveaway! Fingers crossed;

my favorite item is the Common Core Math Vocabulary Wall

kellybrown28021@gmail.com

Kelly B aka Queen Bee! said...

My favorite item to purchase for this year will be some new markers and Leap Frog items!

kellybrown28021@gmail.com

Sandra said...

I love scented markers... I don't think I will have to buy any this year... I bought like 4 boxes last year! LOL :)
I love the tote! I have two but you can never have enough!
I also just bought a thermal tote for my lunches and the big organizer!!! I love them and can't wait to use them this year!
❤ Sandra
Sweet Times in First
sweettimesinfirst@gmail.com

YearntoLearn said...

My favorites are the "You Pick" items from the stores.


Yearn to Learn Blog
taskcard123@yahoo.com

YearntoLearn said...

My fun purchase is the mile long list of books for the classroom.


Yearn to Learn Blog
taskcard123@yahoo.com

Patti said...

What a tough question! It's a toss up between the 31 organizer and the Melonheadz gift certificate! Love, love, love their stuff! Congrats and thanks for this AMAZING chance to win!
Patti
pattib203@yahoo.com
Primary Pizzazz

Kshee23 said...

I love the 31 bag!

Kate

Kshee23 said...

My favorite back to school item is multi colored Expo markers!

Kate

Patti said...

Fun purchase for school?? Hmm?? I guess I'll go with my Rock Star Theme. Got some cute guitars, stars and a rockin' Rock Star of the Week sign.
Patti
pattib203@yahoo.com
Primary Pizzazz

Corrina Allen said...

Wow - what an AWESOME giveaway! I love 31 products and just happen to have some that match that pattern.... Hmmmm.....
Also - thanks for introducing me to some great blogs and stores - such creativity out there!

Corrina
Mrs. Allen’s 5th Grade Files

Corrina Allen said...

My favorite fun purchase so far has been some cute zebra print desk organizers from Hobby Lobby. (I don't think my husband is going to let me go back!)

Corrina
Mrs. Allen’s 5th Grade Files

Kathy said...

Wow, What a giveaway! This is hard, but my favorite would be the 31 organizer. I just love these bags!
Kathy
kswitzky@usd345.com

Kathy said...

My must have is more containers for organizing. I started and now I can not stop. I am having a great time going through cabinets and pitching and organizing. It feels good.
kathy
kswitzky@usd345.com

Kelly Cook said...

I love the 31 organizer.

Kelly Cook said...

My favorite new school item is the skinny multi color expo markers.

Kcook817@cox.net

Erin Franklin said...

Great giveaway! I love My thirty one items!
Come and check out my Freebie Linky and Giveaway!

Erin

First with Franklin

catherine said...

Wow, so many things to win and then to pick a favorite...tough choice but in the end I'd choose the 31 tote as my favorite.

Congrats on your following and thank you for a great giveaway.

catherine said...

My favorite fun school item is the planner I'm creating. I won't have a summer vacation this year due to jury duty, but during the breaks I'm distracting myself with planning my year. After 18 years of teaching, I'm going to try using a planner. We'll see how that goes!

Thanks again for a great giveaway.

Caroline Brantley said...

My favorite fun item is my EC planner.
cgc4au@yahoo.com

Caroline Brantley said...

What a great giveaway. I'd love to win something from Schoolgirl Style.
cgc4au@yahoo.com

Heather said...

My favorite giveaway item is the 31 tote!

Heather (heathernnance@yahoo.com)

Heather said...

My favorite back to school purchase (so far) is my new Skippyjon Jones stuffed animal for my reading center.

Heather (heathernnance@yahoo.com)

Mailee said...

From this blog... I love My School Girl Style. She has so many amazing school ideas and decor. How awesome it would be to win something from there.

Mailee said...

My Must have for this coming school year, would have to be a fancy personalized teacher planner with my favorite colors as the cover. Thanks for the give away.
mlor222@yahoo.com

Brianne said...

My favorite item from this giveaway is the 31 bag!!
bl3982@yahoo.com

Layla Wiedrick Henry said...

I like the common core math wall

Brianne said...

My favorite back to school item is organizing bins and totes!!
bl3982@yahoo.com

Jen (Hello Mrs. Sykes) said...

I'm in love with the 31 tote! :)

~Jen
Hello Mrs Sykes

Jen (Hello Mrs. Sykes) said...

My favorite fun back-to-school purchase is the SkippyJon Jones books and plush from Kohl's! :)

~Jen
Hello Mrs Sykes

meghan said...

Ahh, a favorite?! I <3 the scarf! & a fun back to school purchase will be some fun units/activities from TPT! =)

Meg
Third Grade in the First State
firststateteacher@yahoo.com

Janine said...

My favorite item from this giveaway would have to be the bag from Thirty-one. I just purchased 2 of these and I am addicted, so having one more would be awesome!

Faithful in First

Janine said...

I haven't really purchased anything school specific, except for the Thirty-one tote, so that would have to be my best ever for this year!

Faithful in First

Cindy said...

ALL of the prizes are great! My favorite one would have to be the 31 bag!! :o)

Cindy
ccfirstteacher@gmail.com

aclark said...

All of the items in this give away are great! If I had to pick a favorite, it would be the 31 bag!

Ashley
arclark2012@gmail.com

aclark said...

Since I am a first year teacher, my favorite fun must purchase item for back to school this year is bright, colorful storage!

Ashley
arclark2012@gmail.com

Elipod said...

My favorite item is the 31 bag!

Elizabeth
Epodolski@arcsgalloway.org

Mission Control said...

My favorite fun purchase has bee some pirate theme goodies that I'll use when I teach map skills. BTW, Congrats and happy 4th of July.
wnekola@viking.portage.k12.oh.us

Traci said...

Congrats!
I LOVE LOVE LOVE your graphic from Melonheadz. I simply LOVE everything she does. Amazing. That gift certificate to her store would make a dent in my current wishlist/cart with her!

Right now - all I can think about is that I will need to get over to Kohl's and pick up some Skippyjon stuff for my classroom!
❤Dragonflies in First ❤

Delaney White said...

My favorite is the 31 bag!!

delanej23460@aol.com

Delaney White said...

My favorite purchase has been some seasonal goodies to update my garden theme.

delanej23460@aol.com

Bee Isme said...

I'd love the CC math wall words! I started doing a math word wall last year, but I didn't do it very well :/ Looking forward to trying again this year! Congrats on 500 followers and Happy 4th!

Bee from Bee Teaches

Bee Isme said...

My favorite must buy is probably an at home laminator. A coworker of mine has one and I've been wanting one all year. Now, I just have to find one that's reasonably priced!

Jennifer K. said...

I would looove to win the Melonheadz gift card!

Jennifer @ Herding Kats In Kindergarten

Jennifer K. said...

My favorite must-purchase item is always markers - smelly ones, glitter ones, permenet, dry erase etc. If it's a marker I love it and hoard it lol!

Jennifer @ Herding Kats In Kindergarten

forkin 4th said...

Thanks for doing this tremendous giveaway and congrats on exceeding 500 followers! My fav. item from this giveaway would be the $15 gift certificate to use at melonheadz store. Also, my fav. back-to-school purchase are brand new Expo dry erase markers - not to mention Mr. Sketch markers and Sharpies are right up there on the list with them!

Keys4Education said...

My favorite must-purchase item this year is going to be boxes for organization. I can never have enough! :o)

Jennifer
jennkeys @ gmail . com

Keys4Education said...

OMG - I would LOVE to win the 31 bag! :o)

Jennifer
jennkeys @ gmail . com

Amber said...

I'm excited about the 31 bag and lots of the tpt stuff especially common core materials!

amberappleamber@gmail.com
AppleGirlAmber

Amber said...

I'm excited about the 31 bag and lots of the tpt stuff especially common core materials!

amberappleamber@gmail.com
AppleGirlAmber

Amber said...

My back to school purchase I'm looking forward to purchasing is all of the new owl decor. I'm redoing my theme!!

amberappleamber@gmail.com
AppleGirlAmber

thepolkadotowl said...

I cant believe I just found your blog! I love it!!! :) I love, love the 31 bag! LOVE! :)

thepolkadotowl said...

My favorite thing I've bought so far are bins, bins, and more bins to sort my materials and get super organized! :)

Stacey Kaiser said...

My favorite is the pick an item from their stores. =)
Stacey
skaiser@kokomo.k12.in.us

Stacey Kaiser said...

My favorite fun item for school this year is a marble maze that my kinders can build and then drop the marble in.

Stacey
skaiser@kokomo.k12.in.us

susan said...

My favorite item are actually all of the TPT items.
schewkinder@gmail.com

susan said...

Fun item for the beginning of the year are glow bracelets.
schewkinder@gmail.com

Danielle said...

My favorite item offered during this giveaway is a choice from School Girl Style!! She is SO inspiring!

Danielle

dnll.brown@gmail.com

Danielle said...

My favorite MUST purchase item(s) are a planner and colorful pens!! I can't start a year without it!

Danielle

dnll.brown@gmail.com

Susie Q said...

What a fun giveaway! Congratulations on 500. I would LOVE the Melonheadz gift certificate.

Learning With Susie Q

susieqsclass@gmail.com

Susie Q said...

My must have purchase is anything rock star themed!

Learning With Susie Q

susieqsclass@gmail.com

Lory Robinson said...

What a fab giveaway! I am your newest follower! My favorite purchase is the zebra/pink large ottoman/table for my reading corner!
Lory
Fun for First

Natalie Lamont said...

Congratulations on getting 500 followers! What an exciting accomplishment! Well done! My favourite give-away is the MelonHeadz gift certificate ~ I think she is AMAZING!!!

Natalie

lamontfamily@bell.net

Suzy Q said...

I'd love the melon heads gift certificate!

Suzy Q said...

My favorite fun back to school purchase is some new bulletin board borders in the bold colors I will be using. (Now to buy everything else to go with it!)

Kristy said...

My favorite fun purchase has been new library labels for my book bins. I would really love to win the gift certificate from Melonheadz!
Thanks for a great giveaway and Happy Anniversary!

kristyteach@gmail.com

Monkey Toes Too said...

My favorite thing to purchase will be everything as my son is just entering first grade so we are going to have fun shopping for school supplies.

Deanna Klima said...

My favorite item from this giveaway is the bag from 31. I don't have any yet and I would love to own one!
Think all night…..Teach all day

Vera said...

Congrats on 500! I think it's awesome that you are doing different things in your giveaway! I love the scarf it's awesome. I also love melonheadz...I just wrote her an email exclaiming my love for her work! Thanks for the opportunity!

Vera
veralynn83@gmail.com
A BLT adventure

Lili Garcia said...

Congratulations on reaching 500 followers!!!! I'm nominating you for the Versatile Blogger award, head over to Melissa at moretime2teach.blogspot.com!!!!
I hope you can stop by and say hello in my blog: itsalwaysapicnicinfourthgrade.blogspot.com

Lili

Vera said...

I have yet to make a lot of big purchases for back to school items yet...Since I'll be teaching in a new school I'm waiting to see exactly what I need...but I'm hoping and saving to buy a new teacher easel. The fancy ones that are dry erase and magnetic and have storage containers. Here's hoping!

Vera
veralynn83@gmail.com
A BLT adventure

Scrappy Rat said...

My favorite? Melonheadz! She's the best!

Scrappy Rat said...

I'm excited to get some of the new Martha Stewart supplies. Love that Martha blue!

Amber @ Adventures of a Third Grade Teacher said...

Man this is some awesome stuff! I wish that I could enter!

Congrats again on 500! I am over 500 and I think I might need to plan a giveaway too!

Adventures of a Third Grade Teacher

cesteacher said...

My favorite purchase so far for the year is wood grain contact paper. I am using it on the floor of my math area. I have a sports themed classroom and its going to be the basketball floor :)

Lauren
Lauren.Kassner@smyrna.k12.de.us

cesteacher said...

What I would LOVE to win is an item from School Girl Style! I love her designs!!

Lauren
Lauren.Kassner@smyrna.k12.de.us

Monica said...

My fav fun purchase Is all my piratey stuff for my new theme :)

Treasures for Teaching

Monica said...

My fav item from the giveaway is the scarf! I have a wee bit of a scarf fetish, and it's something for ME and not my classroom :)

Treasures for Teaching

MikesMom said...

I woild love the 31 bag. I have been wishing for one for a while.




Joanne M.
jkmatuch@aol.com

luckeyfrog said...

I would LOVE the 31 bag. Thanks!

Jenny
Luckeyfrog's Lilypad

luckeyfrog said...

Congrats on 500 followers! :)

I always have to get some new brightly colored pens. They just make me happy :)

Jenny
Luckeyfrog's Lilypad

Ms. Ferretti said...

Congrats on the 500 followers! This is an awesome giveaway! I guess my favorite item would have to be the Thirty One organizer. I love it!

Kris Ferretti
kferretti@peachtreeacademy.com

Ms. Ferretti said...

I have gotten so many great ideas this summer, but my favorite this year so far is the clipboards! I bought several new ones, along with a great deal of scrapbook paper, ribbon, and whatever I felt like adding, and started creating! My kiddos will love it!

Tamera said...

My favorite product would have to be the Schoolgirl free item. I could use more OWL things.

:) Tamera
http://myheartbelonginfirst.blogspot.com
Kaizactan2001@yahoo.com

Tamera said...

I purchased a few new chair pockets from Aussie Pouch. They are very sturdy.
:) Tamera
http://myheartbelonginfirst.blogspot.com
Kaizactan2001@yahoo.com

Mrs. Wells said...

My favorite item has got to be the Starbucks gift card!

Mindy

Jenn Bates said...

I have been wanting a 31 bag SO badly and I adore Melonheadz!
Jenn
Finally in First
jenn@finallyinfirst.com

Rachel said...

I would love the My 31 bag:)

Rachel said...

My favorite fun purchase for Back to School would be more baskets for organizing!

Erica Wheeler said...

Someday I will win a blog giveaway. Maybe this is the one! I would love any and all of the items in your amazing giveaway!

Miss Squirrels said...

I love the scarf- but the teacher resources are awesome!!
Staci

☞Go NuTTY with ME!

misssquirrels@yahoo.com

Miss Squirrels said...

I can't wait to shop for "material"- I use it to make center bags and curtains and covers....Love me some fabric!!
Staci

☞Go NuTTY with ME!

misssquirrels@yahoo.com

Lori said...

My favorite at this moment is the 31 organizer bag.
lraines78@gmail.com

Katie said...

This is such a great giveaway!! My favorite item is definitely the bag :)

Katie
Dirty Hands and Lesson Plans

Katie said...

I loveeeee new school supplies... even though it's not really "fun" it's just pretty hahaha

Katie
Dirty Hands and Lesson Plans

Lori said...
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Lori said...

My favorite purchase would be anything in bright polka dots to go with my new room theme.
lraines78@gmail.com

Katie Smith said...

I love, love, love the story scarf. I might need to buy myself one if I don't get lucky. :)
I Want to be a Super Teacher

Katie Smith said...

I'm planning on buying some cool stuff from Vista Print before the new school year.

I Want to be a Super Teacher

Mrs. Rios said...

Congratulations on 500!

I would love the organizer bag! I'm always lugging some recycled conference bag to and from school.

Nicole
Mrs. Rios Teaches Second Grade

Mrs. Rios said...

My must have purchase this year is anything for Guided Reading!

Nicole
Mrs. Rios Teaches Second Grade

Pamela Fulk said...

I love 31 bags but do not have one yet. I would love to win a bag. Plus I love all of these teachers! I would love to win the Melonheadz gift too.
Pamela
http://www.facebook.com/FirstClassTeacher

Pamela Fulk said...

My favorite purchase for school this year is the color-coordinated letter trays and book cases from the Container store. I love them.
Pamela
http://www.facebook.com/FirstClassTeacher

Becky Mitchell said...

Love this giveaway and your blog! My favorite thing would have to be the wonderful scarf......love it!!

~Becky
gtmitchell19@aol.com

Becky Mitchell said...

Oh and my favorite purchase for my classroom this year would have to be all the OWL themed things......also the fun borders I found for my bulletin boards!! Excited!! Thanks for the chance to win!! :-)

~Becky

The Science Penguin said...

The scarf is too cute!

Kim Kneece said...

I would love to win this giveaway . . . my favorite item is the 31 bag!

Kim Kneece said...

My favorite fun must purchase item for back to school is scented markers . . . I love them as much as the kiddos do!

Diving Into Learning said...

I think one of my favorite things from this giveaway is the starbucks giftcard because I will need lots of coffee so that I could focus on printing out and getting all of my new great resources ready :)

~Jenna

Amber said...

My favorite must buy back to school item this year is my new monster theme items for my class, changing grade levels this year so going to change my room!

Amber

Heidi said...

My favorite thing from this giveaway is melonheadz, love the talent of such a great person.

Patty Rutenbar said...

I love the melonheadz stuff. . her drawings are cutie patootie!
The most fun thing I buy to get ready for school are the organizational boxes or containers. . . I think I'm addicted!
Patty
prutenba@sturgisps.org
Second In Line

Brynne said...

My favorite item in the giveaway is the 31 bag of course!
brynne.zachow@gmail.com

Brynne said...

My back-to-school must have is lots and LOTS of labels to keep myself and my students organized!
brynne.zachow@gmail.com

Kelly said...

My fave from the giveaway is the 31 organizer bag. I so need this! :)

kellys3ps@sbcglobal.net

Kelly said...

My most fun purchase was probably my Skippy Jon Jones doll from Kohls.

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