The Teacher Diva

Take me back…

On this much needed 3 day weekend, I have enjoyed relaxing, family time and being able to search through all  of our pictures from the summer. Oh how I love summer! I came across a few from our trip to California that got lost in the shuffle and I wanted  to share. enjoy!



top // cardigan // shorts // belt // clutch // 

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Easy-Cheesy Tacos

Like I've mentioned before, I really want to be a "Betty Homemaker" but let's face it...I am seriously cooking challenged! I go to the easy, basic stuff, then try to add my own spin on it to make it a little more "homemade". So here's my take on basic beef tacos.  Austin was a big fan of these bad boys. Maybe he was just being nice?..you be the judge... enjoy!  Oopsies...forgot to include the main ingredient here...cheese! But here they are listed: 1/2 Onion 1lb Ground Beef or Turkey 1 bag Frontera Taco Skillet Sauce Mixed Fiesta Cheese Cilantro & tomato {for toppings} Black Beans Chips & Salsa (because it wouldn't be complete with out it) 1.  Chop 1/2 the onion and put it in the skillet to brown. 2. Add meet to your skillet.  By this time your house should be smellin' all kinds of delicious. Once your meet is browned go ahead and add the Texas Taco Skillet Sauce {Market Street had a few different flavors...I decided this might be the safest to experiment with first}

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1st Day Jitters…

Today is the first day of school. It's this time of year where I am reminded of how truly blessed I am to have my job. It's not always easy...it definitely can be challenging, but I can truly say I have a job that I love and enjoy. I can't wait to get this year going! I hope my new friends are as excited as I am. To start off the year I made these little goody bags that were handed out at Meet the Teacher. They were a hit! I have the printable freebie HERE! ...

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Don’t forget your No.2 Pencil {skirt}

Any girl knows that the first day of school meant much more than meeting your new teachers...it was finding that perfect outfit. Sad, but true. I remember in my school days, spending countless hours at the mall with friends searching for that right look. While most of you reading are so past that phase of your life...you still put time and effort into your daily looks. With the school year fast approaching, I am reminded that I will have the joy of selecting a "1st Day of School Outfit"  for many years. I mean it's an excuse to get a new outfit, right? I put together a few looks that I think will be perfect for any "first day"or office look. Enjoy! ZigZag Sequin Tee// Nude Flats//Orange Minnie Pant {SALE}//Pave Chain Bracelet//

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insta-disney

While visiting LA one must to go to Disneyland...I mean it's the happiest place on earth...right? We took full advantage of this a few weeks ago when visiting California. My husband was a first timer so of course I was thrilled to show him all that Disney has to offer. Here is a few of our happiest moments at Disney. Enjoy!

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In My Teacher Bag

I'm a huge sucker for "What's in my Bag" posts and blogs, so it probably isn't a surprise that this isn't my first rodeo. I just love learning about new products. With that said, I decided to make this one "back-to-school" friendly. I guess you could just say that school is on the brain and lets face it, I LOVE to shop for office supplies. Here are some of my go to items...and some I wish I had. Enjoy! These two beauties are ready for some serious baggage. Holds everything + easy to clean = teacher approved one {this was made by yours truly...the one crafty thing I've been able to successfully do. yeah!} two//three//four//five//six//

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m-i-a

This week Austin and I are enjoying the beautiful weather in los angeles. {this weather is SO much better than what we are having in dallas}We are excited to catch up on some family time and of course say hello to mickey mouse. Hope y'all have a wonderful week!For the latest pictures of our california adventure follow us on instagram. 
Thanks!The Haute & Sassy Boutique giveaway is still going on...make sure you enter to win a $25 gift card!
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On the Boulevard

While in Vegas everyone recommends spending your days walking "The Strip" and your nights in the casino. However, in July, one can disagree. Two hours in, we realized that maybe we should have dressed more appropriate for the 112 degree weather. Whoops. Instead of strolling the strip for hours on end...we spent every 20 minutes searching for the nearest hotel/restaurant/casino that had cool air for us to have a break. However, that still didn't stop me from wanting to shop us from sightseeing. Enjoy!

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