Erin

First-time parents, I've got you. Check out my list to see what you should actually buy and how to save some money while doing it.

This is my 20th year of teaching, and I've studied the effects of classroom environment on students during my Education Specialist degree. We spend so much time at work, and students spend more time at school than they do at home. The way classrooms are decorated matter--just look at how psychology is used in marketing, restaurants, and stores. I'm constantly looking for ways to engage learners through their environment. Check out some recommendations for a truly transformational space!

I know gray isn't "in" right now, but I like to mix the neutral greiges that are already in my house with warmer colors to create a layered look. My bedroom is definitely a work in progress because it used to sway more into cooler territory and has dark (gasp) matching furniture from IKEA. If you are a frugal person who doesn't throw out perfectly good items simply because they are out of style and instead want to revamp and do small updates, this board is for you.

I'm an avid reader. My best year was reading 130 books, which will never happen again! From mysteries, police procedural to get the serial killer bad guy, classics, self-improvement, and sometimes some romance, check out my list and enjoy getting swept up into other worlds!