tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19937363706704800792024-03-12T18:01:53.312-05:00The Polka Dot PosieThe Polka Dot Posiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12372573573593955163noreply@blogger.comBlogger132125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1993736370670480079.post-31518719713479574772023-08-03T11:31:00.001-05:002023-08-03T11:31:16.720-05:00FREE Printable First Day of School Signs 2023-2024<p style="text-align: center;"> It's that time of year again! <a href="https://app.box.com/s/bc6jhkee4cf8f9lqh3um" target="_blank">Click here</a> to download this year's First Day of School signs for the 2023-2024 school year.</p><p style="text-align: center;">Thanks for coming back to us year after year! We love being a part of your memories :)</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghNYMlqjyzTgJZDClpu3GoCCJV_slrQCdktgWoIYqk2hcYFOrLgHKjgx1OOtDbII452jvW5iMmJi9l-5oM1UBZnSW_i7wHaUzGjAQcidNf6Aqx3YNp4-PyNlgbK0xgT7nl9pzTnyi8qc_b4Kp8cwPUEuujeT-OsizF0EBpsH_4IuDErt8gADlg14AVR44/s600/_MarketingSquare-597.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="600" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghNYMlqjyzTgJZDClpu3GoCCJV_slrQCdktgWoIYqk2hcYFOrLgHKjgx1OOtDbII452jvW5iMmJi9l-5oM1UBZnSW_i7wHaUzGjAQcidNf6Aqx3YNp4-PyNlgbK0xgT7nl9pzTnyi8qc_b4Kp8cwPUEuujeT-OsizF0EBpsH_4IuDErt8gADlg14AVR44/w400-h400/_MarketingSquare-597.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p>The Polka Dot Posiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12372573573593955163noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1993736370670480079.post-44925097949009025102022-08-06T11:39:00.000-05:002022-08-06T11:39:14.674-05:00FREE Printable First Day of School Signs 2022-2023<p style="text-align: center;"> Didn't I just post Last Day of School signs yesterday? It sure feels that way! Once again, our summer has gone by in a blink, but I think all of us are getting excited about the new school year ahead. </p><p style="text-align: center;">I started making these school signs when my oldest was going into Kindergarten and my baby was going into Preschool! And now here I am with a 7th Grader and a FRESHMAN in High School! </p><p style="text-align: center;">Please slow down, time.</p><p style="text-align: center;">I know many of you have been anxious to get this year's signs downloaded and printed, so I won't waste anymore time. </p><p style="text-align: center;">Just click {<a href="https://app.box.com/s/bc6jhkee4cf8f9lqh3um">HERE</a>} to download your 2022-2023 school year signs!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBjwuUC75lxPkqDUhPkJyENzBFeNqiBkIos7p9mSfxT8k6oFOCba16bexo-vXmRUvaXJqRslvhrYPwpQd6t4dVXBgxP37mMjA8XCGujdXQFd851IkHYV35FS0pa4Q0B6n6Fg5lVIwnWbE2llOPh47wOubqhHeoBAfLcHjeOPD63VnNTX4KY6P_Mh6Q/s3600/_MarketingSquare-597.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3600" data-original-width="3600" height="427" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBjwuUC75lxPkqDUhPkJyENzBFeNqiBkIos7p9mSfxT8k6oFOCba16bexo-vXmRUvaXJqRslvhrYPwpQd6t4dVXBgxP37mMjA8XCGujdXQFd851IkHYV35FS0pa4Q0B6n6Fg5lVIwnWbE2llOPh47wOubqhHeoBAfLcHjeOPD63VnNTX4KY6P_Mh6Q/w427-h427/_MarketingSquare-597.jpg" width="427" /></a></div><p style="text-align: center;">Wishing everyone a happy, healthy school year!!</p>The Polka Dot Posiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12372573573593955163noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1993736370670480079.post-76423261785484630632022-05-13T06:11:00.000-05:002022-05-13T06:11:13.733-05:00FREE Printable Last Day of School Signs<p style="text-align: center;">The end of the school year is almost here! Download your Last Day of School signs for the 2021-2022 school year {<a href="https://app.box.com/s/bc6jhkee4cf8f9lqh3um">HERE</a>}. If you post your kiddos on social media, we would love to see them! Just use the hashtag #ThePolkaDotPosieLastDayofSchool.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_w67hpwFiAneQtBSMkz6pBHcwVXe4eHMaYE8vGcXa_e5P0OGH1255yJBVMVC6NMgq4p9sO-GfZcuoZ9lT-TKUy-QETHsJzQ83Z51EgqbMIGRWn7ZgD-yvVwiOqWATx9ocvBj6BoM6hE4ovT6U6r1p0naznXnvfEL3t0hzbOVMKcWPLZ0NhyE3PCca/s3600/_MarketingSquare-598.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3600" data-original-width="3600" height="413" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_w67hpwFiAneQtBSMkz6pBHcwVXe4eHMaYE8vGcXa_e5P0OGH1255yJBVMVC6NMgq4p9sO-GfZcuoZ9lT-TKUy-QETHsJzQ83Z51EgqbMIGRWn7ZgD-yvVwiOqWATx9ocvBj6BoM6hE4ovT6U6r1p0naznXnvfEL3t0hzbOVMKcWPLZ0NhyE3PCca/w413-h413/_MarketingSquare-598.jpg" width="413" /></a></div><br /><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p><br /></p>The Polka Dot Posiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12372573573593955163noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1993736370670480079.post-49910208976569177122021-12-31T12:38:00.006-06:002021-12-31T12:40:19.888-06:002022 Goals & Resolutions Printable<div style="text-align: center;">Happy New Years Eve! The word on the street is that no one is allowed to say that 2022 is going to be "their year" because we saw how well that turned out in 2020 and 2021. YIKES! As much as I like the idea of going into 2022 quietly and with little expectation, I never pass up the opportunity to reset and dream about the future. Your <a href="https://app.box.com/s/fhw9plawwp8fe2mhd0j3">Goals & Resolutions printable</a> make look different this year, but don't give up on it. If you are reading this blog and downloading this page, you did it. You survived two very difficult years and that is something to be grateful for. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhFrT8pO07gnqCsga-pY-XvTqMJ_2_AeHCe7xi1DdPS9F3ZRof0Y-RDK8DmECQpJE5QkKRZv-v0s5fQB3awlAd2gIO_bUbsKnXxwTMQTUQ9h1Ur7doCdeZ9t9JrimsGnDqqVwG912SH2O-fPOvu8qrzMMdPQFWoexiT0QJTvLPUsLIFCeNiSfH7wbuc=s3600" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3600" data-original-width="3600" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhFrT8pO07gnqCsga-pY-XvTqMJ_2_AeHCe7xi1DdPS9F3ZRof0Y-RDK8DmECQpJE5QkKRZv-v0s5fQB3awlAd2gIO_bUbsKnXxwTMQTUQ9h1Ur7doCdeZ9t9JrimsGnDqqVwG912SH2O-fPOvu8qrzMMdPQFWoexiT0QJTvLPUsLIFCeNiSfH7wbuc=w400-h400" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">If you want to spend a moment on reflection before moving on to this year's Goals & Resolutions, you can also download our <a href="https://app.box.com/folder/98310443653?s=l0zbxp53a7va51d85lh7o5hxsexw8zao">2021 Year in Review printable</a>.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg3TATeWmlXOuDyq6YRwZzvFQo00m1F7p5vNeoHeGVlAiPyPyLAIUD6O06V4Xm6OxitqCGxFhbv_xSPO7U4tbHNkG_6qmiwPnIevzYAzbNSG7XV9VF9PlNn6RXBV_K4S39dq840PWJkGvWo63__iMBfTG7E_kqqb4hU4RT5OyTV7dyW7BaeFxQmZHB6=s3600" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3600" data-original-width="3600" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg3TATeWmlXOuDyq6YRwZzvFQo00m1F7p5vNeoHeGVlAiPyPyLAIUD6O06V4Xm6OxitqCGxFhbv_xSPO7U4tbHNkG_6qmiwPnIevzYAzbNSG7XV9VF9PlNn6RXBV_K4S39dq840PWJkGvWo63__iMBfTG7E_kqqb4hU4RT5OyTV7dyW7BaeFxQmZHB6=w400-h400" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">And while you are busy downloading on this NYE, be sure to include our 30 Day De-Clutter challenge. This printable is certainly nothing original, as you can find hundreds of different de-culttering printables online, but I wanted a calendar with tasks that need to be repeated regularly or even seasonally. That way, you can use this one specific calendar any time you are in need of a deep clean. Start on the first of the month, or simply use this calendar as a checklist as needed. You can download this printable {<a href="https://app.box.com/s/ptlct2wd2skteejaih65xrzt5rbf3hcb">HERE</a>}. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5DotCEBg0ki35xtr0g2IjgohuxtFE65YAITF1crdCFJzn1Zd5Qua3-keOnSGKWEv9T7N8QlfL-Y4vaYdRv98IYLUhxIfxAKlsGVZ5-HLRlaNv4JCcj-024qOe5E9mmxo3rZjPEGZ5nq0/s1600/_MarketingSquare-499.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1600" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5DotCEBg0ki35xtr0g2IjgohuxtFE65YAITF1crdCFJzn1Zd5Qua3-keOnSGKWEv9T7N8QlfL-Y4vaYdRv98IYLUhxIfxAKlsGVZ5-HLRlaNv4JCcj-024qOe5E9mmxo3rZjPEGZ5nq0/s400/_MarketingSquare-499.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Another important printable to consider is our Self-Care Calendar with a printable list of ideas and suggestions. You can download this printable set {<a href="https://app.box.com/s/ci0knu1yl4or143l8afvw8jha6z3i239">HERE</a>}.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzHgYEo_qcPJKrmXlnn2LvvXHzJ0FM7_t21LoV8oYaBeRS14Jkm7lc7qk396rDu_H-nI5C7njZ8K5wc4Ep-PJeoN7K1zw3WNSDAi9Ypcl0jinN5xIy_iUht4ur5UDjnvmvf6u9WSC0ysQ/s1600/_MarketingSquare-500.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1600" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzHgYEo_qcPJKrmXlnn2LvvXHzJ0FM7_t21LoV8oYaBeRS14Jkm7lc7qk396rDu_H-nI5C7njZ8K5wc4Ep-PJeoN7K1zw3WNSDAi9Ypcl0jinN5xIy_iUht4ur5UDjnvmvf6u9WSC0ysQ/s400/_MarketingSquare-500.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">And finally, if you are looking to get into some good habits in 2022, our Habit Tracker is a handy printable to download. Download your copy {<a href="https://app.box.com/s/7qdcjzs9d4xl7ss786eul5ued7nd5veh">HERE</a>}.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiS7cagh_S3PMIQCwHa0bRr-Bk_Z9mOmXTZ73TwLbQeEvdHuyzPOZ9J7SvsXXrvyB7ToeYuZnM0oEOa8f0xcE81gxT2dju-7MhxE_HXPk0nki1xhxGcUT1ql3VnLJBecZJYj8WsYRvOozI/s1600/_MarketingSquare-481.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1600" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiS7cagh_S3PMIQCwHa0bRr-Bk_Z9mOmXTZ73TwLbQeEvdHuyzPOZ9J7SvsXXrvyB7ToeYuZnM0oEOa8f0xcE81gxT2dju-7MhxE_HXPk0nki1xhxGcUT1ql3VnLJBecZJYj8WsYRvOozI/s400/_MarketingSquare-481.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I hope these printables give you some motivation for the year ahead.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Happy New Year!!! Wishing you all health and happiness in 2022!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>The Polka Dot Posiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12372573573593955163noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1993736370670480079.post-10321404834216085312021-08-01T19:12:00.002-05:002021-08-01T19:12:33.828-05:005 Tips for a Successful School Year and All the Printables You'll Need<p style="text-align: center;"> How is it already <span style="text-align: center;">Back-to-School season?? And how did August just creep up like that?! After a very unconventional school year last year, we welcomed summer with open arms. But now that I've seen all of the fresh school supplies in Target and have planned my one-on-one school shopping dates with the kids, I am starting to get excited about the school year ahead.</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: center;">Whether your kids are going back to school full-time or continuing to be homeschooled, these 5 tips are sure to get you organized and off to a great start.</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #674ea7;"><b><span style="font-size: medium;">TIP #1: GET YOURSELF A PLANNER</span></b></span></p><div style="text-align: center;">You knew that was going to be first on the list, right? Planners are what we do best, but we also know that planners are life savers when things get crazy and chaotic. So if there is ever a year that you NEED a planner...this is it.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Choosing a planner this year will really depend on how you are teaching or learning. If you want something that you can use for all areas of your life, our <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/1018416920/new-2021-2022-printable-planner-seasonal?ref=shop_home_feat_4" target="_blank">2021-2022 Seasonal Planner</a> is a great option and could meet all of your needs. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgccXhNA4jsqkIKYnzR42llrHaF36YK_ictO7vJei5-C-eUxYTYEH3mRL9yIp7QaEfP_13Q9mv1FQzwWumwF1jcZB3rx940qhK5Mh1HURMiOfdz045ryBCi9NTpCNUudBP96jlSZZEER7I/s2048/_MarketingSquare-586.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgccXhNA4jsqkIKYnzR42llrHaF36YK_ictO7vJei5-C-eUxYTYEH3mRL9yIp7QaEfP_13Q9mv1FQzwWumwF1jcZB3rx940qhK5Mh1HURMiOfdz045ryBCi9NTpCNUudBP96jlSZZEER7I/w400-h400/_MarketingSquare-586.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">But if you are teaching or homeschooling this year, you are going to want a little something more specific. Our <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/197135616/teacher-planner-printable-set-sized?ref=shop_home_feat_2">Teacher</a> and <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/197141792/homeschool-planner-printable-set-sized?ref=shop_home_feat_1&bes=1">Homeschool</a> planners come with everything you need with 2-page monthlies, weekly lesson plages, daily and weekly dockets, attendance logs, reading logs, and so much more. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtoX9zTX1mJd7DjkhtxojriBoLI4bHDC4RN7dRKidMWCvNGRLVtB2KQnD-Bk4YSt3iD0Nn-2q4E0ZqYMFU7cPWK2qbipkFDeOxLyqIiE3B2pYPNHY8MQQRpcuW9rIC8w_kgQ6tpHDRQKw/s1600/il_1588xN.1004513868_4s57.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1227" data-original-width="1588" height="154" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtoX9zTX1mJd7DjkhtxojriBoLI4bHDC4RN7dRKidMWCvNGRLVtB2KQnD-Bk4YSt3iD0Nn-2q4E0ZqYMFU7cPWK2qbipkFDeOxLyqIiE3B2pYPNHY8MQQRpcuW9rIC8w_kgQ6tpHDRQKw/s200/il_1588xN.1004513868_4s57.jpg" width="200" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3hcE-maKovln4yOMXeCp0KPmAch5dFgkdwnRzqGbfslI0_Q5rJyh3uJu4zlvjpFsLcChCxS1Tq7SxgxZHTYj7cwfRONou3VsM9LrtvZkK3d3KaL0z_GndI59GVVnfvouOscdPTIoOWck/s1600/il_1588xN.1008681412_2hwp.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1227" data-original-width="1588" height="154" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3hcE-maKovln4yOMXeCp0KPmAch5dFgkdwnRzqGbfslI0_Q5rJyh3uJu4zlvjpFsLcChCxS1Tq7SxgxZHTYj7cwfRONou3VsM9LrtvZkK3d3KaL0z_GndI59GVVnfvouOscdPTIoOWck/s200/il_1588xN.1008681412_2hwp.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">And don't forget your students! Our <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/234155637/student-planner-printable-set-sized?ref=shop_home_feat_3">Undated Student Planner</a> has everything from monthly, weekly and daily calendars, to assignment lists, schedules, reading logs, ToDo lists and project planners. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhW7E8yNrDuB2uIYx-DFWlLutUtWUOh60dUWIVpdYL_YlE6WzuNuk4sibSUBwubMqe1bGNgOfT9I4XCERPCqJxbBpHj_US5Xkj90XbLNn_6vpuyXYGMXXHwWrgTYWt51C-W6DBtS0SIPi4/s1600/_MarketingSquare-569.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1600" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhW7E8yNrDuB2uIYx-DFWlLutUtWUOh60dUWIVpdYL_YlE6WzuNuk4sibSUBwubMqe1bGNgOfT9I4XCERPCqJxbBpHj_US5Xkj90XbLNn_6vpuyXYGMXXHwWrgTYWt51C-W6DBtS0SIPi4/s400/_MarketingSquare-569.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Need something a little more simple for younger kids? Check out our <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/243923346/my-first-planner-printable-set-2020-2021?ref=shop_home_feat_4">My First Planner</a>!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjP_Ue8_9W80qRT1q6a5cSjYWEBYlhHcXR4SDM1sqTQQgnAKpxGnD4YD3ibMEThnRm4YErU6GA6gfGa8ECXjlY1mXnXAU_Z6Cd2uvXVauWvvRLaYGdWs1mJ731w_jvNXxedT9oSrNXawMI/s1600/_MarketingSquare-252.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1600" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjP_Ue8_9W80qRT1q6a5cSjYWEBYlhHcXR4SDM1sqTQQgnAKpxGnD4YD3ibMEThnRm4YErU6GA6gfGa8ECXjlY1mXnXAU_Z6Cd2uvXVauWvvRLaYGdWs1mJ731w_jvNXxedT9oSrNXawMI/s400/_MarketingSquare-252.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><h3 style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #674ea7;">TIP #2: HAVE A FAMILY BINDER OR BULLETIN BOARD</span></h3><div style="text-align: center;">If your household has multiple schedules and multiple learning plans this year, we highly recommend setting up a family binder or bulletin board. This binder or space should be somewhere that is easily accessible for all members of your family (we really like the kitchen). It can include any/all of the following:</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Important School Information & Paperwork</b></div><div style="text-align: center;">In addition to all the handouts you get from school, our <a href="https://app.box.com/s/zf293tlb7epqdjsqzkp8so15pwfkod11">updated School Printables </a>will help you keep track of school info, logins and passwords for the various websites you and your children will need to access and a weekly checklist that can be printed out for kids to keep track of their subjects, homework, chores, etc. We left it blank so you can fill it in for your needs. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEio1olqxSqxdDm9FQpfE0bQ-7n5hhnjlhioM6lg07NRaMuzs7p5PYis-jUU_MNV0OJU_I6Qpyu3dzFnRP1rUnewALSZGlWofxEbJhRsgXQ4dbUJDtG47OV9qLxm0PsxhHs3LoNwiE4GpZg/s1600/_MarketingSquare-573.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1600" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEio1olqxSqxdDm9FQpfE0bQ-7n5hhnjlhioM6lg07NRaMuzs7p5PYis-jUU_MNV0OJU_I6Qpyu3dzFnRP1rUnewALSZGlWofxEbJhRsgXQ4dbUJDtG47OV9qLxm0PsxhHs3LoNwiE4GpZg/s400/_MarketingSquare-573.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Shared Calendars</b></div><div style="text-align: center;">The purpose of a calendar in your Family Binder is to help sync everyones schedules. While some people prefer monthly views, we REALLY love our <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/773132355/new-weekly-printable-calendar-wall?ref=shop_home_active_9">Detailed Weekly Calendar</a>s during the school year. They have plenty of space for daytime reminders, schedules & appointments, dinner planning, evening events and a daily ToDo checklist. This calendar would work great in a binder, but we prefer to print and laminate ours so that it can go on our refrigerator or family bulletin board. 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You can also use it to keep track of annual appointments, vehicle maintenace logs, cleaning schedules, emergency contact info, detailed lists and more! You can find millions of awesome free printables online for this section, but be sure to also check out our <a href="https://app.box.com/folder/1050351019">FREE Home Management Set</a>. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilmsbtA-Hu7ZocCqRHVo8_tOJWse98_ynuSTXBr8LS9fxAg3OeWGLRG320L3bq8-OWr9-GhGT6HJvKj-63I3osGlbWX9Pt_Gon5nRlbgRVm2A8RPMuE4DRwLTIjEeY8hdkRm719vYVjyg/s1600/_MarketingSquare-282.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1600" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilmsbtA-Hu7ZocCqRHVo8_tOJWse98_ynuSTXBr8LS9fxAg3OeWGLRG320L3bq8-OWr9-GhGT6HJvKj-63I3osGlbWX9Pt_Gon5nRlbgRVm2A8RPMuE4DRwLTIjEeY8hdkRm719vYVjyg/s400/_MarketingSquare-282.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><h3 style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #674ea7;">TIP #3: TAKE NOTES and/or KEEP A JOURNAL</span></h3><div style="text-align: center;">Calling all notebook hoarders! This tip is for you. Break out one of the many unused notebooks you have in your house right now and put it at your work station, on your nightstand or slip it in your tote. Technology is great, but as a writing teacher, I am always encouraging my students to put pen to paper. This is the PERFECT year to begin journaling if it isn't already one of your habits. You can find a variety of different journal prompts online, but sometimes the best journaling is simply a recap of your day. What did you do? Where were the struggles? What were the highlights? How did you feel?</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Traditional journaling not your thing? You can also use your notebook for lists, jotting down notes and ideas, doodling, handlettering and more! The goal is simply to write/doodle in it every day (or as many days a week as you can remember).</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9UBUs7xFdQ6iPqX1Xr0Uc1NANcwOY_D0UCESQVY1yAiTo62NkaSgEaKPe6byqqCyU7XVG6dpkybG8sI33EKts4Ufe5zH3pr2m7JzEX-HIm_tGi9HpStus1AlCZ6wE_AUQkbaYvuIJbnk/s1600/_MarketingSquare-481.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1600" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9UBUs7xFdQ6iPqX1Xr0Uc1NANcwOY_D0UCESQVY1yAiTo62NkaSgEaKPe6byqqCyU7XVG6dpkybG8sI33EKts4Ufe5zH3pr2m7JzEX-HIm_tGi9HpStus1AlCZ6wE_AUQkbaYvuIJbnk/s400/_MarketingSquare-481.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><h3><span style="color: #674ea7;">TIP #4: CELEBRATE THE FIRST DAY</span></h3>One of our favorite traditions here at ThePolkaDotPosie is the "First Day" picture. We have been making our <a href="https://app.box.com/s/bc6jhkee4cf8f9lqh3um">First Day of School signs</a> for 8 years and there is nothing we love more than seeing all of your kiddos holding our signs in these special pictures. So tag us if you want or use the hashtag #ThePolkaDotPosieBackToSchool so we can see them!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5zwrX7NRDbqKjmVkoCmrSIZmOCOPdKq6jo6R63y462MzEAFXKXhwQ-K0O4Yn7JwR3X5uUXKQRXeZpSMpKMrvUz8iP2rP-7ntwCmlHh8w3iF7fW5caZnliEjMDssbnldQs8JNr-WUalSw/s2048/_MarketingSquare-559.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5zwrX7NRDbqKjmVkoCmrSIZmOCOPdKq6jo6R63y462MzEAFXKXhwQ-K0O4Yn7JwR3X5uUXKQRXeZpSMpKMrvUz8iP2rP-7ntwCmlHh8w3iF7fW5caZnliEjMDssbnldQs8JNr-WUalSw/w400-h400/_MarketingSquare-559.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Also, while you are busy downloading our signs, be sure to also download our set of <a href="https://app.box.com/s/983nvujvs739saby8jel" target="_blank">Printable Lunch Box Notes</a>! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9FEdITG6-Jq1z97CgeRXrLOZurOdwFh8qG_vUM5AeGKt8PbcJ45Gadmy5noRG2JlgSn6KT-pMV0IpIM6W8wv1Xn3mN499BZDKzh6uGFdr1JRzaasU6OeggAPTHVCdqsaOXqiQb3rdXAU/s1600/MarketingSquare-113.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1600" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9FEdITG6-Jq1z97CgeRXrLOZurOdwFh8qG_vUM5AeGKt8PbcJ45Gadmy5noRG2JlgSn6KT-pMV0IpIM6W8wv1Xn3mN499BZDKzh6uGFdr1JRzaasU6OeggAPTHVCdqsaOXqiQb3rdXAU/w400-h400/MarketingSquare-113.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">These make lunchtime special on the first day, and every day throughout the school year. </div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><h3 style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #674ea7;">TIP #5: DON'T FORGET TO PRACTICE SELF-CARE</span></h3><div style="text-align: center;">If there is one thing the pandemic has taught me, it's the importance of self-care. Making time for ourselves is not always easy, but it is so important for our well-being. As my grandma always said, you can't pour from an empty cup! In order to help you work self-care into your routine, we've put together a <a href="https://app.box.com/s/ci0knu1yl4or143l8afvw8jha6z3i239">list of 50 different self-care ideas and inspiration</a>. 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Let's support each other, no matter how we choose to educate our kids or do our jobs. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">And ThePolkaDotPosie is here to help in any way we can. With printables :) </div><div><br /></div>The Polka Dot Posiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12372573573593955163noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1993736370670480079.post-12471933155635071312021-05-15T16:24:00.000-05:002021-05-16T22:40:23.443-05:00FREE Summer Printables For Adults and Kids<div style="text-align: center;">
We've got SUMMER on the brain over here at ThePolkaDotPosie! Our camper is coming out of storage, summer trips are being booked and Summer Camp catalogs have been arriving in the mail. It may not feel like summer around here yet, but that doesn't mean it's too early to start planning with our fun Summer Printables!!</div>
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Our <span style="color: #6aa84f; font-size: large;">Summer Holidays list</span> has been a big hit for kids and adults, so we made sure to keep that in our set. In addition to Father's Day and the 4th of July, our list covers holidays like National S'mores Day and Honey Bee Awareness Day. As you will see, there is something to celebrate every day of the summer!</div>
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The next printable in our set is the <span style="color: #6aa84f; font-size: large;">Summer Bucket List</span>. This is such a fun worksheet to fill out together as a family. Use the top line to write your summer goal, such as, "This Summer we will spend more time outdoors!" or "This Summer we will take the trip!" Next, list out the things you would like to make and do, as well as the adventures you would like to take. Those adventures could be a bike ride to the park, a campout in the woods, a trip to the zoo, or a road trip to the beach! And finally, make a list of the books you would like to read and the great summer movies you would like to see. If you are looking for some book ideas, be sure to check out our Facebook page. We have a great list going from World Book Day!</div>
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After you've made your <span style="color: #6aa84f; font-size: large;">Summer Bucket List</span>, check out the Summer Schedule docket. You can use this to plan meals, weekly camps or activities, babysitter schedule, errands, to-do list and more! Print multiple copies for your planner, or print one copy and laminate it for your fridge or family bulletin board!</div>
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Finally, be sure to print out our NEW <span style="color: #6aa84f; font-size: large;">Summer Reading Log</span>! After many requests for this printable, we thought it was finally time to add it to the set. Print out a copy for each member of your family and track the books you read and give them a star rating! We kept this printable simple so that adults and kids can use it! We have a great book list going on our Facebook page, but feel free to comment below if you have a great book to recommend!</div>
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To download this Free Summer Printable Set, click the size below:</div>
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Las year, in addition to these great summer freebies, we had a lot of requests for a more detailed Summer Schedule for kids, especially one that offers weekly theme activity days, a blank daily routine checklist that can be personalized for each child AND a screen time menu so kids have to EARN their minutes each day.</div>
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We thought these were GREAT ideas and so, we wrapped them all into one useful <a href="https://app.box.com/s/h9gq9ngklaq5fjchody5">Summer Schedule printable</a>!!!</div>
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Trying to decide which themes to do for our weekday activities was a lot of fun, and while we had some clever topics, we thought the following themes were the easiest to follow and make your own.</div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">MAKE IT MONDAY:</span> This is personally my favorite day of the week because I love a good craft project. If you need some inspiration for projects or ideas, I love <a href="https://www.easypeasyandfun.com/">Easy, Peasy & Fun </a>and she has a ton of great projects and free printables for kids. </div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">TIDY UP TUESDAY:</span> I know this theme doesn't scream FUN, but its a necessity around here. I like having one project a week that we can concentrate on together, whether it's yard work, closets, filling a donation box of toys, changing sheets, etc. </div>
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{Side note: If you are looking for some organization inspiration, I am just starting a new book called "Cluttered Mess to Organized Success" by Cassandra Aarssen and I think this is going to be a game changer!! Check it out <a href="http://clutterbug.me/cluttered-mess-organized-success-free-download">here</a>.}</div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">WHATEVER WEDNESDAY: </span>I will give all credit to my daughter Addie for this theme. Whatever Wednesday should be just that...whatever you want! In our house, we will all get to take turns choosing that day's activity, but you can personalize this theme any way you want! And don't forget to check on that day's Holiday from our Summer Holidays list. I believe National Ice Cream Soda days falls on a Wednesday :)</div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">THOUGHTFUL THURSDAY:</span> I've seen this theme on many other summer calendars and I love it so much!! The first thing the kids want to do this summer is paint and hide kindness rocks, but we also found lots of great ideas on this list of <a href="https://www.coffeecupsandcrayons.com/100-acts-kindness-kids/">100 Acts of Kindness for Kids from Coffee Cups & Crayons</a>.</div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">FUNDAY FRIDAY:</span> Okay, maybe this is my favorite day of the week :) Funday Friday should be all about FUN! Use this day to check something off your Summer Bucket List, take a trip to the beach or zoo, organize a neighborhood baseball game, or have a family movie & game night. </div>
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In addition to filling out your weekly themed activities, decide on your child's daily routine checklist. As you can see in our sample, our daily checklist is pretty simple. The kids need to get up each morning and get themselves dressed, brush teeth, make their bed, put away any laundry that is in their room and tidy up a bit. The great thing about printing out a schedule for each child is that you can customize their list for their age and/or responsibilities. You can also add any other daily chores to this list if you don't want to use them as a screen time incentive.</div>
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And speaking of <span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-size: large;">SCREEN TIME</span></span>, let's talk about how this section of the schedule works. We compiled a list of the most common screen-time-earning activities, such as reading, studying (in the form of a workbook, tutor, educational website/app, etc.), building something, making something, writing or journaling, helping around the house (beyond normal chores), exercising, playing outside, etc. We also left two blank spaces that you can fill in with other incentives, such as walking a family dog or practicing an instrument. Each activity earns 15 minutes of screen time, but when it comes to the length of time on each activity, that is entirely up to you!</div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">CUSTOMIZING BEFORE PRINTING:</span> Many customers ask if there is a way to customize our printable before printing, and there is! To add in your weekly theme activities and daily routine checklist, just open our Summer Schedule PDF in Adobe Reader and click on "Fill and Sign". This will create a text box on the printable and you can access all the fonts and colors on your computer. Just place a text box over each area you want to enter text and then you can save and print! Easy peasy.</div>
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I know it feels like we just took down the Christmas tree (and for some of us, they may have only been yesterday), but it's time to look ahead to the next fun holiday on the list...Valentine's Day!</div>
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This fun page has everything you need to plan the basics, like cards to send, decor, things you want to make, gifts you need to buy, etc. We also have plenty of space for writing your Valentine's Day plans & menu! This page will come in all three of our planner sizes, and you can download each of them {<a href="https://app.box.com/s/f50osah2odkdvzs0qcqgp196apob7pdf">HERE</a>}.</div>
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<div style="text-align: center;">Two years ago, while scrolling through Facebook, I saw an awesome Valentine's Day tradition that I wanted to start with my kids. The idea is simple...you write little love notes on paper hearts and stick them to your kids' doors on the days or weeks leading up to Valentine's Day! While it is perfectly easy to cut your own hearts out of construction paper, we wanted to make the project a little more fun (and easy)!</div>
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Our printable set comes with a cute sign to hang on the door so that your kiddos know to expect new hearts every day! We also included a space where you can sign who the notes are from. That way, everyone in the family can join in on the fun!</div>
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Even my 5th grader still loves getting notes in her lunch box, and these little Valentine Lunch Box notes are the perfect little "I love you" to send with them each day.</div>
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The Polka Dot Posiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12372573573593955163noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1993736370670480079.post-65436928851773693532020-12-30T13:10:00.000-06:002020-12-30T13:10:06.506-06:00FREE New Years Printables for 2020 Reflection and 2021 Goal Setting<p style="text-align: center;"> Is it just me, or was 2020 one of the longest AND fastest years of all time??</p><p style="text-align: center;">This was a year filled with so many ups and downs. I find it is sometimes easier to focus on the downs (especially the exceptionally difficult ones like losing family or friends, a job, a business or our health). During this pandemic we've had to make a lot of sacrifices too, like time with our family and friends, important traditions, hugs, time in the classroom, etc. And we shouldn't ignore the downs, the little or the big ones. The downs we experienced this year are shaping us in ways we may not even realize yet. </p><p style="text-align: center;">But after acknowledging the downs, we also have to look at the ups. I've tried my best to do this all through the month of December and even started writing them down. While I knew I had some very high moments of 2020, I never realized just how many little and big things I could list. It brought me a lot of peace to really reflect on all the positive ways I have changed this year and the way it has made me shift my priorities for the year to come. </p><p style="text-align: center;">So with this activity in mind, I decided to create a 3rd New Years Printable to add to our free collection. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_-_qmY9FeOKFDDJVtUrFhA9NyQbb_DzJP5iBN717-a0wjZDlL6y75ZoCqWG-L-NEqcJf5bxFaSRk1hHpyM91LuaUeL6_WKBJ_r5L92qzGcOx-zT5gGYs_hgR9x3dkcugxl8AxZoalBWo/s2048/_MarketingSquare-585.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_-_qmY9FeOKFDDJVtUrFhA9NyQbb_DzJP5iBN717-a0wjZDlL6y75ZoCqWG-L-NEqcJf5bxFaSRk1hHpyM91LuaUeL6_WKBJ_r5L92qzGcOx-zT5gGYs_hgR9x3dkcugxl8AxZoalBWo/w400-h400/_MarketingSquare-585.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p style="text-align: center;">This new page is called the 2020 Ups & Downs List and you can download it <a href="https://app.box.com/s/95zamsvemhgxdfbfhedv81fbnrhhbqs0" target="_blank">HERE</a>.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhH8as5pBkdLlHouwN074d_zZ8g_Z-Kj9qmG9gcdu9ppNKjHvEhGaeQfnYr29id-yDVz_vgZ3uUVr3N-__B4hjokacuGvHUYviXS4unCZtK7PUg9joKb488B76NDJJaawvmb67pTxbeZqE/s2048/_MarketingSquare-584.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhH8as5pBkdLlHouwN074d_zZ8g_Z-Kj9qmG9gcdu9ppNKjHvEhGaeQfnYr29id-yDVz_vgZ3uUVr3N-__B4hjokacuGvHUYviXS4unCZtK7PUg9joKb488B76NDJJaawvmb67pTxbeZqE/w400-h400/_MarketingSquare-584.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><p style="text-align: center;">I found a quote written in an old planner that said, "Sometimes life has to turn you upside down, so you can learn to live right side up." This seemed like such a fitting quote for 2020 and it inspired this new printable. </p><p style="text-align: center;">Using this printable is very simple: Just list your Top 5 Downs, followed by your Top 5 Ups. Do you see any connections between them? Did closing one door open another?</p><p style="text-align: center;">While you are busy reflecting, be sure to download this year's 2020 Year in Review <a href="https://app.box.com/s/l0zbxp53a7va51d85lh7o5hxsexw8zao" target="_blank">HERE</a>.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6o7OIcU7wLq166vvbRkfFLggDuyVTn_SNnElBFH2LC74s2yz8eVMQooSGbN8SMiqdgM3_Ynx8JETDToRMfAoM4NPXSk8yp-S7kdRSDKjneXpveZlrU2DywbGl6Mx2U91-u1jIsZKeCyY/s2048/_MarketingSquare-543.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6o7OIcU7wLq166vvbRkfFLggDuyVTn_SNnElBFH2LC74s2yz8eVMQooSGbN8SMiqdgM3_Ynx8JETDToRMfAoM4NPXSk8yp-S7kdRSDKjneXpveZlrU2DywbGl6Mx2U91-u1jIsZKeCyY/w400-h400/_MarketingSquare-543.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><p style="text-align: center;">This printable was a big hit last year and we wanted to make sure we offered it again. A friend of mine said, "Uh, Jen, maybe remove the part about goal accomplishments at the bottom for this year." I will admit...that health goal will NOT get a check for 2020, but I was able to make some really great connections with friends (even if they were over Zoom), I personally made a HUGE career decision and landed an amazing job at the college I work for, I had an abundance of time with my husband and kids (which was a very important goal coming out of 2019) AND I was able to knock some important things off my Home ToDo list. I am hoping many of you are still able to check many things off your goal list as well, even if they weren't exactly how you envisioned them playing out :) </p><p style="text-align: center;">Speaking of Goals & Resolutions, our set would not be complete without our 2021 Goals & Resolutions Printable that you can download <a href="https://app.box.com/s/fhw9plawwp8fe2mhd0j3" target="_blank">HERE</a>.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXP-5xDmaL328XBUAMg4NmWmldFmIL6cXdSDHdpkiLEtIyINc_-UsQH3UOPeMZnTMeVejmzu1m940ujH3R-z5mAVI2s9ATfB4KXm3xjT1zf4uIjgZGnhGyVwyXk-7tzwiMmdi_2tSDa1g/s2048/_MarketingSquare-281.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXP-5xDmaL328XBUAMg4NmWmldFmIL6cXdSDHdpkiLEtIyINc_-UsQH3UOPeMZnTMeVejmzu1m940ujH3R-z5mAVI2s9ATfB4KXm3xjT1zf4uIjgZGnhGyVwyXk-7tzwiMmdi_2tSDa1g/w400-h400/_MarketingSquare-281.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><p style="text-align: center;">I know we all joke that we want to set our expectations SUPER low for 2021, but I think it is still so important to dream and plan for the future. Your goals and resolutions can be very simple, or now that you have had this year to reflect on your priorities, maybe you want to set some really BIG goals for the year ahead. Reminder...this is YOUR goals and resolutions page and you don't have to fit anyone else's expectations. Just plan from the heart and do more of what makes you happy.</p><p style="text-align: center;">Well friends, I hope you enjoy sitting with these printable today, tomorrow and in the year ahead. Be sure to share some of your reflections and goals with us on social media in the coming days.</p><p style="text-align: center;">Wishing you all a happy, HEALTHY New Year.</p>The Polka Dot Posiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12372573573593955163noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1993736370670480079.post-40985260680933304512020-11-21T10:16:00.000-06:002020-11-21T10:16:31.106-06:00Weekly Gratitude Challenge!<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"> 2020 has been quite a year, hasn't it?</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"> It is so easy to dwell on all the things we've lost this year, especially as the holidays approach and we realize just how different our Thanksgiving table is going to look. And it's okay to be sad and feel yucky about it because I know we do too.</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">But at the same time, there are still many things to be grateful for this year and we thought this challenge would give all of us a chance to reflect on those things this week in the hopes healing out hearts a bit.</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">In fact, we just read on the <a href="www.headspace.com">Headspace</a> Facebook page today that, </span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><i>"<span style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(5, 5, 5); color: #050505; text-align: left;">In a study at the UC San Diego School of Medicine, 40 patients were examined for biological factors of heart disease, such as inflammation and heart rhythm. Half of the patients were asked to keep a journal for most days of the week and write about two or three things they were grateful for.</span><span style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(5, 5, 5); color: #050505; text-align: left;"> </span></i></span></p><span style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(5, 5, 5); color: #050505;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><i>After two months, health benefits were found for the patients who wrote in their journals, including reduced inflammation levels and improved heart rhythm. When heart disease risk was compared to before and after journal writing, there was a decreased risk in just the short span of 8 weeks."</i></span></span><div><span style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(5, 5, 5); color: #050505;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><i><br /></i></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #050505; font-family: georgia;"><span style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(5, 5, 5);">You see? Gratitude journaling is good for the heart and the soul. It's science. </span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #050505; font-family: georgia;"><span style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(5, 5, 5);"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #050505; font-family: georgia;"><span style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(5, 5, 5);">So let's give it a try, shall we?</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #050505; font-family: georgia;"><span style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(5, 5, 5);"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #050505; font-family: georgia;"><span style="background-color: white;">We are challenging all of you to journal the entire week of Thanksgiving (Monday - Sunday) and we have created <a href="https://app.box.com/s/h6xvgsnqd9nn60w59tx2ycwgu4opsoh8" target="_blank">this FREE printable</a> to get you started.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #050505; font-family: georgia;"><span style="background-color: white;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #050505; font-family: georgia;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpdAUGoxyZAxGrmKeKqbUUbGYqwXjxO8oqbiHJo_vh3g2BSaS8GsBEZCjbbA-BbeKXMMmi04N6R2q4wR_i2-Fk1OhhwjCyC5W9jYxI0RcpE2pj9jEWMGYawZTBdOo2Qf4XSoPATHVhPes/s2048/_MarketingSquare-581.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpdAUGoxyZAxGrmKeKqbUUbGYqwXjxO8oqbiHJo_vh3g2BSaS8GsBEZCjbbA-BbeKXMMmi04N6R2q4wR_i2-Fk1OhhwjCyC5W9jYxI0RcpE2pj9jEWMGYawZTBdOo2Qf4XSoPATHVhPes/w400-h400/_MarketingSquare-581.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><span style="background-color: white;">Please visit our Facebook or Instagram pages and share some of the things YOU are grateful for this year. </span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #050505; font-family: georgia;"><span style="background-color: white;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #050505; font-family: georgia;"><span style="background-color: white;">Happy Thanksgiving, friends!</span></span></div>The Polka Dot Posiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12372573573593955163noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1993736370670480079.post-57590545905891838192020-11-15T08:30:00.000-06:002020-11-15T21:19:00.991-06:00Thanksgiving Printable Goodies!<div style="text-align: center;">
With Turkey Day a little over a week away, it's time to start planning and prepping! We've got a bunch of great Thanksgiving Freebies to share with you today.</div>
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First up, we have our popular Thanksgiving planner pages to help you organize your menu, plan a shopping list, tackle cleaning and kitchen prep, journal your thanksgiving memories AND a coloring sheet for kids (or adults).</div>
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<a href="https://app.box.com/s/dwetrl10mseas5buy2m4">Thanksgiving Menu</a></div>
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<a href="https://app.box.com/s/2hx5f6r3d6m2kcmlygde">Thanksgiving Printables in Half Sheet {Size Small}</a></div>
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After we shared our super cute Thanksgiving Lunch Box Notes last year, a few friends told us that they actually used them for their Thanksgiving kids table! What a GREAT idea!<br />
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Next up, we have a new "I am Thankful for You" sheet of 2" printables that you can use as treat bag tags, cupcake toppers, or plant sticks! All you need is some heavy card stock and a 2" paper punch!</div>
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Download these Thanksgiving Tags/Toppers {<a href="https://app.box.com/s/r10hwgblxi0j3me3dla0rpus3u0g0w88">HERE</a>}<br />
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While you are busy decorating, be sure to download this Thanksgiving printable word art!! It is sized 8x10 so you can print and frame it for your home or give it as a hostess or teacher gift!<br />
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And finally, if you have been keeping up with our One-Page Holiday Planners all here, here is our Thanksgiving version!</div>
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This page is really perfect for people who don't need to do a lot of detailed planning on paper, but still want to write out the menu and jot down your shopping list, to do list and cooking times. This is also perfect for your fridge if you don't want to keep it in a planner.</div>
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Back-to-School is always one of our favorite times of the year at ThePolkaDotPosie. We've built quite a <a href="http://www.thepolkadotposie.com/2015/07/your-back-to-school-countdown-checklist.html">collection of fun FREE Printables</a> to help you count down and get organized for the year ahead. But as we were taking stock of these printables the last few weeks we realized:</div>
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Whether you and/or your kids are going back to the classroom, starting full-time remote/virtual learning, homeschooling or participating in a hybrid plan, this school year is going to be full of changes. For many of us that will mean new schedules, new routines and lots of new information to keep track of. With that in mind, we've put together some helpful Tips for Success (and some updated FREE school printables to go along with them).</div>
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If your household has multiple schedules and multiple learning plans this year, we highly recommend setting up a family binder or bulletin board. This binder or space should be somewhere that is easily accessible for all members of your family (we really like the kitchen). It can include any/all of the following:</div>
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In addition to all the handouts you get from school, our <a href="https://app.box.com/s/zf293tlb7epqdjsqzkp8so15pwfkod11">updated School Printables </a>will help you keep track of school info, logins and passwords for the various websites you and your children will need to access and a weekly checklist that can be printed out for kids to keep track of their subjects, homework, chores, etc. We left it blank so you can fill it in for your needs. </div>
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Your Family Binder doesn't just have to be used for school and schedules. You can also use it to keep track of annual appointments, vehicle maintenace logs, cleaning schedules, emergency contact info, detailed lists and more! You can find millions of awesome free printables online for this section, but be sure to also check out our <a href="https://app.box.com/folder/1050351019">FREE Home Management Set</a>. </div>
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Calling all notebook hoarders! This tip is for you. Break out one of the many unused notebooks you have in your house right now and put it at your work station, on your nightstand or slip it in your tote. Technology is great, but as a writing teacher, I am always encouraging my students to put pen to paper. This is the PERFECT year to begin journaling if it isn't already one of your habits. You can find a variety of different journal prompts online, but sometimes the best journaling is simply a recap of your day. What did you do? Where were the struggles? What were the highlights? How did you feel?</div>
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Traditional journaling not your thing? You can also use your notebook for lists, jotting down notes and ideas, doodling, handlettering and more! The goal is simply to write/doodle in it every day (or as many days a week as you can remember).</div>
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Even though this school year will be unlike any other, it's so important to keep some of the school traditions you cherish, whether that is a special routine the night before the first day, or holding your <a href="https://app.box.com/s/bc6jhkee4cf8f9lqh3um">First Day of School signs</a> for a picture in the morning. Set the tone for the year with positivity and excitement :)<br />
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I don't know about all of you, but as a parent and a teacher, these last few weeks especially have felt like an emotional rollercoaster. And we've really never gotten off the ride since mid-March when the world shut down. Self-care is going to be so important for all of us this school year and we've put together a <a href="https://app.box.com/s/ci0knu1yl4or143l8afvw8jha6z3i239">list of 50 different self-care ideas and inspiration</a>. The pritntable list also comes with a blank calendar if you want to schedule your self-care ahead of time :) </div>
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Here is a great big SHOUT OUT to all of you parents, teachers and administrators for working so hard this summer. We see the hours of work you are putting in now and we know the hours of work you have ahead of you. Whatever the school year brings for all of us, let's go through it with plenty of grace and understanding. Let's support each other, no matter how we choose to educate our kids or do our jobs. </div>
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The Polka Dot Posiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12372573573593955163noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1993736370670480079.post-85098465415161554642020-05-12T08:30:00.000-05:002020-05-12T08:30:08.401-05:00FREE Printable Last Day of School Signs<div style="text-align: center;">
The end of this school year is like no other, but we want to make sure that we keep our most important traditions, like holding our <a href="https://app.box.com/s/bc6jhkee4cf8f9lqh3um">Last Day of School signs</a>.</div>
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This year, we challenge all of you to get creative with your Last Day of School pictures. Learning from home isn't what we expected and I know many of us are mourning the loss of those "last day of school" experiences, but there is still so much to celebrate. Make your pictures memorable by coming up with your own theme day, posing on your porch in your quarantine attire (i.e. pajamas and a gaming headset? Ha!), throw on your new face mask and hold a roll of toilet paper (that will be a story for the history books), or graduates, slip on your cap and gown for this year's photo.</div>
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We would LOVE to see your pictures so please feel free to use our hashtag #ThePolkaDotPosieLastDayofSchool</div>
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The Polka Dot Posiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12372573573593955163noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1993736370670480079.post-34847869476293678762020-03-16T10:41:00.002-05:002020-03-28T19:12:39.293-05:00While We are Home: Schedules & Resources<div style="text-align: center;">
I know many of us are feeling very anxious today with so much uncertainty and change, but here at ThePolkaDotPosie, we are determined to help all of our friends and customers in any way we can over the coming weeks.</div>
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We noticed over the last few days that our Summer Schedule Printable (with screen time menu) has spiked and a few customers have actually reached out to ask if we could adapt that schedule for parents who are now going to spend at least the next few weeks at home with their kids. We thought this was an EXCELLENT idea. We struggled with a new name for the schedule, since we don't want to draw any more attention to those scary words like "Pandemic" or "Covid-19" so we are simply naming this schedule "While we are home..."</div>
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Some parents really liked the weekly activity themes, and some asked for a blank version, so we created two versions of this printable with both guided themes or blank days of the week that you can make more homeschool-specific. You can download these FREE printables {<a href="https://app.box.com/s/0a8jkym0z5n621vw8514he4cwrsiq60u">HERE</a>}.</div>
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And for those looking for a full Homeschool Planner to help with any big transitions you might be facing, please visit our <a href="http://polkadotposieprint.etsy.com/">Printable Shop</a>. We will be offering discounts on these planners for the foreseeable future and even if you don't have a colored printer, these can easily be printed in black/white to save some ink.</div>
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Another printable we have trending this week is our <a href="https://app.box.com/s/ptlct2wd2skteejaih65xrzt5rbf3hcb">31 Day Declutter Challenge</a>. </div>
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With newly open schedules and the need to stay home over the coming weeks, it is the perfect time to tackle some of those home projects and chores you have been putting off. Our printable doesn't have to be used as a challenge (unless that helps motivate you). You can also simply use it as a list of different areas of your home to tackle each day without getting overwhelmed.</div>
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In the midst of all this craziness, please don't forget to take care of YOURSELF. While you are busy download, make sure you also grab a copy of our free <a href="https://app.box.com/s/ci0knu1yl4or143l8afvw8jha6z3i239">Self-Care List & Calendar.</a></div>
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With social distancing enforced, not all of these activities will work, but we find that most of the important ones can be done from home (like calling a friend, journaling, taking a bath, cooking a good meal, listening to music, etc.) While you are busy taking care of everyone else, be sure to also take plenty of time to care for yourself :) </div>
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And finally, our newest printable to help you out is our <a href="https://app.box.com/s/9di4cn1216zdxv6sapvy2vmwustsur7z">Daily Reflection Journal</a>. </div>
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This daily page will help you document your days at home with space to journal everything from gratitude and thoughts for the day, to a list of books you read, shows/movies/programs you watched and other things you did that brought you joy (like doing puzzles, having video chats with friends, baking, finishing projects around the house, playing outside, sending cards to loved ones, etc.) You can keep all of these pages in a binder or planner, or you can have the pages bound when life gets back to normal. We hope this printable helps you document this momentous time in history.</div>
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We know we can't change the world with printables, but that is what we do best and we are here to help in any way we can to make life a little easier, a little more organized and a little more fun over the coming weeks. Please feel free to reach out if you need ANYTHING from us. Until then, stay safe and healthy, friends!</div>
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The Polka Dot Posiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12372573573593955163noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1993736370670480079.post-30207609919510293182020-03-01T14:02:00.000-06:002020-03-02T13:52:38.426-06:00Free St. Patrick's Day Printables!<div style="text-align: center;">
Hello, March! It is so nice to see the word SPRING on the calendar and I only hope Mother Nature gets the message SOON :)</div>
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While we wait for the sunshine, it's time to start planning for St. Patrick's Day! Does the Leprechaun visit your home or classroom? Do you have a Pinterest board full of fun St. Patrick's day crafts and activities? Do you plan a special meal every year (my hubby can't live without his corned beef and cabbage)? Our newest one-page holiday planner will help you organize all of that and more!</div>
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Decorating for St. Patrick's Day always seems a bit rushed with Easter right behind, so if you aren't looking to spend a lot of money on decor, but still want something to hang in your home, checkout our free printable shamrock bunting!!</div>
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This banner is SUPER easy to print and assemble. Just download this bunting page {<a href="https://app.box.com/v/stpatricksdayprintables">HERE</a>} and you will see that there are two bunting pieces per 8.5 x 11" sheet. </div>
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And while you are busy printing, check out these fun St. Patrick's Day lunch box notes and download them {<a href="https://app.box.com/v/stpatricksdayprintables">HERE</a>}!</div>
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I don't know how we can only be DAYS away from 2020, but here we are with a new year and a new decade on the horizon! As sad as I am to see Christmas go, I always love the motivation and inspiration I feel as a new year approaches. New goals to set, new projects to plan and new resolutions just waiting to be made.</div>
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For the last 6 years, we have shared our <a href="https://app.box.com/s/fhw9plawwp8fe2mhd0j3">Goals & Resolutions printable</a> and it has become one of our most popular freebies, so of course we had to keep the tradition going for 2020.</div>
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What makes this Goals & Resolutions worksheet special (at least to me) is having the space to focus on individual areas of my life. While many of these goals & resolutions will be on repeat (I'm looking at you "health" section), others will be tweaked each year, especially if I was able to achieve what I set out to do.</div>
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The other section of the worksheet that I LOVE is coming up with my Word of the Year. I have had several "words" over the years, and many haven't always panned out (like the year of "Nope" where I resolved to say NO to overcommitment. LOL LOL LOL).</div>
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But last year, my word was "Focus" and while I didn't master this in 2019, I made a very conscious effort to be more focused in everything I did, especially on things that were truly important. </div>
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I may be setting myself up for another failure here, but this year's word is SO important to me and my health. My Word for 2020 is "Calm."</div>
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This Fall, I shared on social media that I was struggling with a constant feeling of nervousness, even when I didn't have anything specific to be nervous about. So many friends and family reached out on that post letting me know that they too have had this feeling. Some have found anxiety medication to be helpful, while others have found their calm by practicing mindfulness, journaling, meditating, doing Yoga, saying No to overcommitment (ahem) and a variety of other therapies. I've tried many of these suggestions over the last two months and while it has been difficult to find "Calm" in the busiest two months of the year, I have found a few things to be tremendously helpful:</div>
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3. Inspirational Self-help books and workbooks (currently on my nightstand: <a href="https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/get-your-life-together-julia-dellitt/1129099252?ean=9781721400058#/">Get Your Life Together(ish)</a>, <a href="https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/a-book-that-takes-its-time-irene-smit/1124359147?ean=9780761193777#/">The Book that Takes Its Time</a> and <a href="https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/maybe-you-should-talk-to-someone-lori-gottlieb/1129479108?ean=9781328662057#/">Maybe You Should Talk to Someone</a>)</div>
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I realize this post just got a bit personal, but hey...we're all friends here, right? I also feel like this personal journey I am on has inspired a lot of the printables I have been creating this year so it only seemed fitting to share this bit about myself in case many of you are in the same boat with me :) </div>
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And before I move on to some of those favorite printables of 2019, I would also like to share this fun 2019 Year in Review Page that you can use to reflect a bit before planning our 2020. You can download this new printable {<a href="https://app.box.com/s/l0zbxp53a7va51d85lh7o5hxsexw8zao">HERE</a>}</div>
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One of my favorite printables of 2019 was our 30 Day De-Clutter challenge. This printable is certainly nothing original, as you can find hundreds of different de-culttering printables online, but I wanted a calendar with tasks that need to be repeated regularly or even seasonally. That way, you can use this one specific calendar any time you are in need of a deep clean. Start on the first of the month, or simply use this calendar as a checklist as needed. You can download this printable {<a href="https://app.box.com/s/ptlct2wd2skteejaih65xrzt5rbf3hcb">HERE</a>}. Want to join our De-Clutter challenge for January? Make sure you follow along on our <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/942161402635142/?source_id=246678285429702">Facebook Group Page</a>! </div>
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Another favorite 2019 printable was our Self-Care Calendar with a printable list of ideas and suggestions. This printable will certainly come in handy for my year of "Calm" but it's also a great reminder to make time for yourself each day, even if it is only for a few minutes. You can download this printable set {<a href="https://app.box.com/s/ci0knu1yl4or143l8afvw8jha6z3i239">HERE</a>}.</div>
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And finally, my FAVORITE new printable of 2019 was our Habit Tracker. I was faithfully using this in the months of August, September and even the start of October, and then when I noticed more blank days than colored, I knew it was time to wait until I could recommit. We will also be starting this Habit Tracker Challenge in January so download your copy {<a href="https://app.box.com/s/7qdcjzs9d4xl7ss786eul5ued7nd5veh">HERE</a>} and join us on Facebook January 1st!</div>
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One item on my 2020 Habit tracker will be to use my planner more faithfully. I know it must come as a huge shock that someone who MAKES planners for a living doesn't always consistently use them, but those who "can't do, teach" as they say. HA! However, I do notice that when I use my planner faithfully and for more than just jotting down appointments, I am more calm, focused and productive. </div>
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So make the time, my friends. Turn your planner into something more than just a calendar. Jot down goals, ideas, inspirational quotes, use stickers if it makes you happy, doodle in the margins, write down what you are grateful for, track your moods, journal a memory or reflect on a really great day. The goal is simply to use a planner that works for YOU and your life. We may not have everything you need, but if building the perfect planner is a 2020 goal for you, be sure to stop by <a href="http://www.polkadotposieprint.etsy.com/">our shop</a> and use code NEWYEAR2020 for 20% your printable purchase now through January 1st.</div>
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The Polka Dot Posiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12372573573593955163noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1993736370670480079.post-79730071843005092832019-10-01T20:50:00.000-05:002019-10-01T20:50:14.530-05:00FREE Halloween Planner Page<div style="text-align: center;">
Happy October! It's the beginning of the spookiest time of year and we've got a fun Halloween Printable to get you organized for the month ahead!</div>
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Our FREE One-Page Halloween Planner has plenty of space for your shopping list (don't forget plenty of candy!), Things to Make, Decor planning, Costume ideas, Plans & Activities PLUS a handy menu for planning your Halloween dinner, or a list of sweet treats and drinks.</div>
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Print this page in size <a href="https://app.box.com/s/2do5wsfzgdhdnqbuzv9l338r5bm8bkhx">Large (8.5 x 11)</a> and hang it on your fridge or family bulletin board, or you can print for your planner in <a href="https://app.box.com/s/nou4qvdorhp3r8ml3n5l3bn84xtnhs15">Small (5.5 x 8.5)</a> or <a href="https://app.box.com/s/v63e15rt9o0yjm7b2p9z67156gh7wkyl">X-Small (3.75 x 6.75)</a>.</div>
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We hope you all have a spooktacular month of fun!</div>
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The Polka Dot Posiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12372573573593955163noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1993736370670480079.post-27537705472564831342019-07-28T09:41:00.000-05:002019-07-28T22:47:12.475-05:00Your Back-to-School Countdown Checklist!<div style="text-align: center;">
August is just around the corner, which means it's time for our annual BACK-TO-SCHOOL COUNTDOWN!!</div>
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To help us start getting back in the groove, we put together a fun little <a href="https://app.box.com/s/tsj1crvc6hmt0i83hqpnxhcsv5t8b6lg">School Countdown Checklist</a> of all the things we want to accomplish in the next few weeks before heading back to school. Both my daughter and my niece contributed to this list {see "family trip" and "play dates with friends"} and I think we've covered some of the most important reminders.</div>
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If your school is like ours, you've had your school supply lists since the beginning of summer, so now is the time to pull those out and start watching sale ads. Because most of us don't do all of our school shopping in one place, it may be helpful to break up your shopping lists by store. To help you out, our first back-to-school Free Printable is this handy <a href="https://app.box.com/s/bch730mdth6oq60lt2oap2fxrkclnn71">School Shopping List</a>:</div>
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These lists print two-to-a-page and you will want to cut them down the middle to make two lists {we recommend printing borderless if you can}. They are blank so you can use these lists throughout the year! Just write the store name at the top and jot down your items.</div>
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As you start collecting all of your school paperwork and lists, you may notice that your planner or family calendar needs some refreshing. Our <a href="http://www.polkadotposieprint.etsy.com/">Printable shop</a> has a lot of fantastic options right now for planners, calendar pages, student planners and more. We also still offer our <a href="https://app.box.com/s/56hzusvx61i65uy1rhuk">Free Home Management printables</a> in 3 sizes, and if you are looking for a new way to organize your week, our second back-to-school freebie is this great List Organizer!</div>
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If sticky notes and Post-its tend to pile up in your house, our new <a href="https://app.box.com/s/2qmmso0l6mxsz12nvfo6x6xya7ihmagp">Weekly List Organizer</a> is a great way to keep them all together. Just print this organizer once, laminate it for durability, write your lists for the week, stick them on and stay on task!! You can put this page in your Home Management binder, your planner, or even stick it to your fridge or family bulletin board.</div>
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Did you know that our <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/PolkaDotPosiePrint?section_id=15260709&ref=shopsection_leftnav_4">Kids Chore/Reward Charts</a> can be used as a Routine Chart too? With tasks such as Brush Teeth, Read Book and Take a Bath…you can set up your chart for morning and bedtime routines! A few fun stickers may make the process go a little more smoothly for everyone :) And adults…don't forget about your routine as well! With so many tasks and responsibilities to juggle each day, it's only fair that we have our own Chore/Reward cart too! You can download this free printable {<a href="https://app.box.com/s/tuv7wkyp6xd9mg3zfiio170o7qvnzn7h">HERE</a>}.</div>
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Saying farewell to summer is hard, but having an end-of-the-summer trip, outing or special day gives us all something to look forward to. Even if you can't get to the beach or travel, planning a backyard campout or trip to the zoo is a great way to end a fun summer {Thanks for this reminder Addie & Nia}.</div>
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For some of you, school is only a week away at this point, which means it's time to reconnect with school friends and start getting our home in order!! The hustle and bustle of school days starts right away, so it helps to be organized from the beginning. This is a great time to clean out closets and start assessing which school clothes and shoes fit…and which do not. It's also helpful to find a place for backpacks, lunch bags and other gear. </div>
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Your homework assignment for the day is to search the keywords LUNCH PACKING STATION in Pinterest and then carve out a good two hours to browse all of the amazing images. Organizational eye candy, I'm telling you!!</div>
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Getting your lunch packing supplies together in one place is such a smart idea, especially when it makes things easy enough so that your kids can help you pack the lunches (or do it themselves!!). It also helps when it comes time to grocery shop. You can better assess what you have and what you need to stock up on. One thing you will find in almost every Lunch Packing Station is a space for some fun Lunch Box Notes. Last school year, we shared a free set of Lunch Box notes each month and you can <a href="https://app.box.com/s/983nvujvs739saby8jel">download all of them HERE</a>!!</div>
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And while you are on Pinterest, be sure to also search the key words HOMEWORK STATION and READING NOOK. We may not all have the space or the money to create those beautiful work stations that we see in the Pottery Barn Kids catalog, but even something as simple as setting up a desk in your kids bedroom or putting together a caddy of supplies and other homework/reading essentials can be helpful. Professional organizers always claim that having these dedicated spaces keeps away distraction and gets kids excited about doing their work. I don't know if "excited" is the right word…but anything is worth a try, right?!</div>
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Depending on your school's schedule of events, you may have the opportunity to attend a "Find Your Way" day or a "Meet the Teacher Day" before the first day. You will be coming home with a lot of information about important phone numbers, schedules and events for the upcoming year and if you want a more centralized place to keep the important stuff, here is a School Information Sheet you can use in your planner, home management binder or on your family bulletin board. You can download it <a href="https://app.box.com/s/e2ukvehwbnrdcki99j7bfukmdfgrcbwe">X-Small</a>, <a href="https://app.box.com/s/dspcjr61uni4wp180kevjbe04yaud4eh">Small</a> & <a href="https://app.box.com/s/oyisd2jvo5h5ecbl1qsm9qf7e0oqzkwp">Large</a> {Please note that the X-Small/Personal size may look blurry in the download preview, but will not print this way}.</div>
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Now, if you would also like to gather some additional information about your teacher to make the whole gift-giving process easier this year, be sure to print and send in this Favorite Things list! They can fill it out and you can keep it on hand all year to help you with the holidays, teacher appreciation, classroom donation and more! You can download it {<a href="https://app.box.com/s/qf6o26xydrwptkyv1yufm8n2grx84a4c">HERE</a>}.</div>
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This can be such an emotional day! On one hand, we are a little sad that summer is officially over, but on the other, we are excited for a brand new school year full of possibilities and memories to be made! Staying positive and excited will get your kids excited too. Before bed, talk about the first day, read some "back-to-school" books and plan a special treat or activity for when they get home from school. </div>
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After all that, make sure EVERYONE gets to bed early (you too, parents!) but before you do, make sure your camera is out and you have your First Day of School signs printed and ready to go for the morning. Our <a href="https://app.box.com/s/bc6jhkee4cf8f9lqh3um">Printable Chalkboard First Day of School signs</a> have been a big hit over the years, and we've updated all of them for this school year!</div>
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It's here!!! The first day of school. You've already done all the prep work and you are organized and ready to rock-n-roll!! Now smile, take lots of pictures and get excited for a GREAT YEAR!!!!!!</div>
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There are 3 times of year that I REALLY get the urge to de-clutter my life: After Christmas, the first beautiful day of Spring and right before Back-to-School!</div>
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Typically when I get this urge I pick a weekend and try to go through as much as I can and while that does help some, I find that there are lots of important places that are missed. Even Marie Kondo doesn't organize a whole house in a weekend, so why do I think I can?! I've been reading a lot about organization lately and one common belief among the gurus is that de-cluttering is more successful when broken into smaller tasks vs. cramming everything into a weekend. There are hundreds of different challenges to follow, but I decided to make a list of the 31 most cluttered areas of my life (and most likely yours, too) PLUS I surveyed some of our friends on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/942161402635142/?source_id=246678285429702">ThePolkaDotPosie Facebook Group Page</a> and came up with this NEW Free Printable!</div>
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Our 31 Day De-Clutter Challenge isn't that different from the rest, but it was a lot of fun to make and I hope that you find it useful as you begin de-cluttering before back-to-school! We tried to keep the tasks as even as we could timewise, but obviously the closet and garage days will take a little longer, so feel free to shuffle the tasks around to meet your schedule. After you've completed a task, simply cross it off until all 31 tasks are done!</div>
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This challenge can be started any time you like, but we will be having periodic challenges on our <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/942161402635142/?source_id=246678285429702">Group Facebook page</a> so be sure to join in on the fun! August 1st will start our FIRST CHALLENGE!</div>
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Wanna join the fun? Download your 31 Day De-Clutter Challenge Printable {<a href="https://app.box.com/s/ptlct2wd2skteejaih65xrzt5rbf3hcb">HERE</a>}!</div>
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As a busy mom, teacher and small business owner, I REALLY struggle to make time for self-care. It is in my nature to always put everyone else's needs ahead of my own, but as the old saying goes...you can't fill from an empty cup! Even a small moment of self-care each day can totally change your mood and well-being overall. So with that in mind, we put together a little list of 50 different self-care ideas and inspiration to get motivated.</div>
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And for those of you that might find it helpful to schedule your self-care each month, this FREE Printable Self-Care Set comes with a matching blank calendar. Download your copy {<a href="https://app.box.com/s/ci0knu1yl4or143l8afvw8jha6z3i239">HERE</a>} and feel free to share any other great self-care ideas you might have!</div>
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<b>"<i>Motivation is what gets you started. Habit is what keeps you going.</i>"</b></div>
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I don't know about all of you, but I tend to be really motivated when I want to start something new, but <i>reeeaaalllyy </i>struggle when it comes to making that something a habit. </div>
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"Oh look...an article on the importance of taking vitamins!"</div>
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{purchases said vitamins from Amazon}</div>
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Day 1: I feel like they are already working!</div>
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Day 7 - infinity: What vitamins?</div>
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Does this sound familiar? Whether it's remembering to take vitamins, exercising, making your bed, staying hydrated or writing in your journal, there are lots of great habits that we all want to make part of our daily routine. And like the satisfaction of physically crossing off an item on your ToDo list, tracking habits can be equally rewarding (and motivating) when you can see your progress.</div>
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So with that in mind, we decided to create this new Monthly Habit Tracker:</div>
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This one-page tracker has plenty of room to list all of the habits you want to track each month, so spend some time brainstorming the goals and routines you want to achieve. Some popular habits to track are:</div>
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Wake-up times & Bed times</div>
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The goal of this Monthly Habit Tracker is to make it your own and only track the habits that are truly important to YOU. This will make you motivated to start and once you see the progress you are making, the hope is that it will encourage you to keep going.</div>
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So...who's ready to get started?? To download our FREE Monthly Habit Tracker, just click {<a href="https://app.box.com/s/7qdcjzs9d4xl7ss786eul5ued7nd5veh">HERE</a>}. This tracker is available in Large - Letter size 8.5 x 11 and Small - Half Sheet 5.5 x 8.5.</div>
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Be sure to also follow us on Facebook and join our group page for tracking check-ins, freebies and other fun stuff!</div>
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Happy Habit Tracking!!</div>
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The Polka Dot Posiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12372573573593955163noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1993736370670480079.post-23712494622193458402019-06-19T18:09:00.002-05:002019-06-19T18:10:42.435-05:00FREE 4th of July Printables!<div style="text-align: center;">
It feels like Summer just began, but the 4th of July is already 2 weeks away! Whether you are hosting a BBQ, attending a party or going camping, there is often a lot of planning to do for the holiday! Because our one-page holiday planners have been such a big hit, we decided to create one for the 4th of July to keep the set going!</div>
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Between sparklers/fireworks, bug spray & sunscreen, food and party decor, there is a LOT to shop for! But before you start that shopping list, be sure to decide what decor you need, what things you would like to make (projects, crafts, recipes, etc) and then jot down your party menu. Are you planning for guests or bringing a dish to pass? If your holiday is low key, use the menu planning space for any fun treats you want to try (<a href="https://www.delish.com/cooking/recipe-ideas/g2802/easy-red-white-blue-desserts/">we want ALL of these patriotic desserts</a>). And finally, be sure to jot down all of your holiday plans, such as where and when you will be viewing fireworks, watching a parade, attending an event, etc. </div>
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This page is certainly cute enough to hang on your fridge, or you can add it to your planner! It comes in all 3 planner sizes that you can download for free today!</div>
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The Polka Dot Posiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12372573573593955163noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1993736370670480079.post-69762523847679427362019-05-13T17:00:00.000-05:002019-05-14T22:06:56.461-05:00FREE {Printable} Last Day of School Signs!<div style="text-align: center;">
Another school year has almost come and gone, but before we venture into the last few crazy weeks of May, I wanted share this year's <a href="https://app.box.com/s/bc6jhkee4cf8f9lqh3um">Last Day of School Sign</a>s!</div>
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As always, we have Preschool - Senior year signs available for download and they are dated for the 2018-2019 year.</div>
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We really enjoy seeing all of your kiddos holding our signs, so if you would like to share with us on social media you can tag us @ThePolkaDotPosie or you can use the hashtag #thepolkadotposielastdayofschool</div>
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The Polka Dot Posiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12372573573593955163noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1993736370670480079.post-78512965454180277092019-04-24T08:00:00.000-05:002019-04-24T09:13:44.812-05:00Get Ready for Teacher Appreciation Week!<div style="text-align: center;">
I saw an interesting Facebook poll not to long ago that asked teachers what they really hope to receive during Teacher Appreciation Week. Many teachers responded that they didn't want anything at all...unless it was supplies for their classroom :) While we LOVE the idea of giving supplies and special handmade gifts to our teachers to acknowledge their hard work, we also know that teachers:</div>
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We also know that in the crazy month of May {or as we like to call it, the month of Cray}, Teacher Appreciation Week often sneaks up on us quickly. So if you are in the same boat as many other parents who want to acknowledge their wonderful teacher, but didn't get those special handmade gifts done or ordered, let us help you.</div>
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As a teacher myself, I know that Target, Amazon, iTunes and Coffee gift cards are a saving grace throughout the year, so we've put together these adorable, easy-to-print and assemble gift card boxes! You can download the entire set {<a href="https://app.box.com/s/3a1u0w3esi2twh6syp1i">HERE</a>}. All you will need is a pair of scissors and a glue stick.</div>
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Next up, if you love word art as much as we do, you can download this FREE printable set {<a href="https://app.box.com/s/3a1u0w3esi2twh6syp1i">HERE</a>} that you can frame for your teacher, or give along with a gift card. There are six quotes to choose from and they are sized for easy 4x6 printing. </div>
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And finally, if your teacher loves to be organized and you want to give a gift that keeps on giving year after year, be sure to head over to our Printable Shop {<a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/599146948/special-printable-teacher-planner-gift?ref=shop_home_feat_4">HERE</a>} and get this special offer for a Printable Teacher Planner! You purchase the set and we personalize a gift card that you can print and give to your teacher! Then we take care of the rest :) It's fast, easy and such a wonderful gift for a teacher that loves to plan.</div>
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And to all the AMAZING teachers in our lives...thank you for all that you do!!</div>
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With Easter just around the corner, we wanted to make sure that you have everything planned and read for the Bunny's arrival with this new Printable Easter Planner Page!<br />
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As with all of our new one-page holiday planners, this printable gives you plenty of space to jot down the Easter Bunny's shopping list, plan your decor, list your projects, crafts and other things to make, AND plan your easter dinner menu and activities!</div>
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This printable is perfect for hanging on your fridge, or download one of three different planner sizes {<a href="https://app.box.com/s/lf1zhsdxjl3inabmgpg8b06edjjkfbgb">HERE</a>}</div>
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And while you are busy printing, check out these fun Easter lunch box notes and download them {<a href="https://app.box.com/v/stpatricksdayprintables">HERE</a>}!</div>
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The Polka Dot Posiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12372573573593955163noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1993736370670480079.post-67287535550504348432019-03-13T21:31:00.004-05:002019-03-13T21:31:46.959-05:00It's Time for Spring Cleaning!<div style="text-align: center;">
Is it just us, or were you worried that this winter would NEVER end??! Here in Illinois we aren't out of the woods yet (Mother Nature loves to give us an April snow shower), but tomorrow we could see temps as high as 70 and that is cause for some celebration and maybe even a little SPRING CLEANING!</div>
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Decluttering is certainly a big part of Spring Cleaning, but so is the seasonal maintenance that needs to be done in and around your home. To help you with this process, we've put together two FREE Spring Cleaning printable to help you get started.</div>
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We created these fun Spring Cleaning printable a few years ago, and we are happy to see SO many people still pinning, printing and using them every year! A friend told me recently that the reason she loves using them is because it not only gives her a plan when the weather turns nice, but filling everything out makes her feel motivated to get stuff done. And isn't motivation half the battle when it comes to Spring Cleaning??</div>
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You will see that this set comes with two different lists. The first is a blank checklist that is perfect for jotting down specific tasks to do inside and outside your home. We recommend keeping this list in your planner of family binder all year long so you can jot down ideas as things break or need replacing.</div>
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The second printable is a more detailed checklist with seasonal tasks that have to be done every year. This list was inspired by my favorite cleaning queen, Martha Stewart. She was the first person to ever suggest that I wash and store my winter linens as a seasonal task but I have to tell ya...I feel SO accomplished when I check that item off my list each Spring :)</div>
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As always, these printable come in 3 planner sizes and you can download them all {<a href="https://app.box.com/s/zqzxemw9d1luk8ywhysanemhipa9clej">HERE</a>}.</div>
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