Sunday Smorgasbord!

I'm linking up today with Michelle over at Fabulous in First for Sunday Smorgasbord! 

I hope everyone had a happy fourth of July.  Today is the last day for my sale, so be sure to stop by my TpT Store!

 

 

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Whoever said teachers don't work in the summer was WRONG!  I started planning the other day and putting everything together for each week. 

 

{The sound cards are from Step into 2nd Grade with Mrs. Lemons and they are fabulous!  The Cafe Strategy cards are from my freebie here.}

 

I also made this little author of the month sign for my classroom.  I got the picture frame at Marshall's and I can just write on the glass with dry erase markers. :)

 

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 ...but it's not ALL work. :)  I have been enjoying days by the pool (when it's not raining!) and doing some reading, which makes me happy, happy, happy!  This is a great read, especially if you're a fan of the tv show...  It's about Phil's life and struggles (love Miss Kay even more now) and emphasizes the important stuff - God, family, slowing down and getting back to the simple life!

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This year, I contemplated buying another Erin Condren Life Planner.  After MUCH thought (it's a hard decision, okay?! :)), I decided to opt for a Lilly Pulitzer planner instead.  I am SO happy I did!  It was almost half the price of a Life Planner and to me, offers me all I need in a planner.  (Yes, I am a planner enthusiast.)

I about died when I saw Target's yellow chevron planners... I had to remind myself that Target planners never hold up for me (the binding always comes apart) and tear myself away from the aisle.

Here's a side by side look at both planners. 

 

 Both come with cute stickers.  (I personally like Lilly's stickers better, so cute and whimsical!)

 

The weekly view of the planners is a bit different.  The Lilly planner has the more traditional style whereas the Life Planner has morning, day, and night spaces.

 

 

The monthly views are similar - both adorbs.

The Lilly planner is a 17 month planner (August 2013 to December 2014) whereas the Life Planner is a 12 month planner.  Erin Condren costs about $50, Lilly was $28.

For me, the Lilly planner was just a no-brainer.  If you are looking for less expensive (but still wonderful!) option for a planner this year, you might want to check out the Lilly planners here.  

I know my wallet thanks me.  :)