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Thanks for Sticking with Me {Giveaway}

Last year on April 14th my life changed a little. Okay, a lot. Last week we celebrated Aislyn’s first birthday and I could not be happier. 750_1250_Fotor_Collage

I think she was pretty happy about it too.

 

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Anyways, life this year has become a little more hectic. I have a list of products, blog posts and ideas I keep in my Erin Condren planner but have not even looked at, much less begun. Needless to say, I’m thankful for your patience this year. Despite the slow down, you have continued to support and encourage this little blog, as well as my family-I do love my readers!  As a little thank you, I’m giving away a $50 Erin Condren gift certificate below. Perhaps it will keep your busy life a little more organized as well!

 

 

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  2. Thank you so much for doing this giveaway! Evaluating and diagnostic write-ups have kept me busy this year!

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  3. Well, my oldest son is getting married next month, so that’s been keeping me busy, and my youngest is finishing up his first year of college. Love, love your products!

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  4. I absolutely love your products! I have a little guy with an upcoming first birthday, myself, but I sure couldn’t imagine keeping up with a blog, materials, along with work! Thanks for all you’ve given the slp community 🙂

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  5. Thank you for the giveaway opportunity! Congratulations and I wish you all many more happy times together! I have been very busy with planning my wedding this year! 🙂

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  8. Thank you for the giveaway! I love your little blog 🙂 I have been very busy getting through my first year as a therapist with her CCC’s!

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  9. I’ve been kept very busy this year by working to establish some form of AAC for nearly all the students in the two ID classrooms I work in. Before I took this position, most of the students really had no means of effectively communicating their wants and needs.

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  10. What has kept me busy this year?–Well, a large caseload at my school, with many students on the Autism Spectrum, and planning therapy activities for them, progress testing them, and writing reports and IEPs. At home, I have a wonderful dog (sweet Sadie, a German Shepherd) that I love to walk and play with. My kids are older, so not so busy with their activities, but I still do all the laundry (I love my washer and dryer, I know it’s weird). AND, I’m taking a FANTASTIC Bible study class on Wednesday nights at my church. Took the overview class last fall, and just loved it, so I signed up to be a facilitator for the longer, more in-depth class, and my husband even started going to it with me, so we have good quality time together every week when we study and go to the class. Whew, no wonder I’m tired a lot!

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  13. CFY in a public school system has kept me more than busy this year as well as celebrations with friends and family for engagements, marriages, babies, and my Dad’s 60th birthday!

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  16. I LOVE your blog! I learn so much and in such a fun way!!! I’m currently in pursuit of my Master’s degree to become a SLP! I also know what you mean about being busy! My little guy turns ONE April 29th!!! I can’t believe how time flys! Really thank you for everything!

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  19. Hmm, this year has been crazy and I can’t pinpoint why. Truly. I am union co-president, I just became a regional PD facilitator, still commute 45 minutes each way to work, but most of that is nothing new. Maybe I’m just having a quarter-career crisis.

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  20. I started my CF this year and it has been such an incredible whirlwind. I am truly blessed to have ended up in such a supportive district, and my husband has been a wonderful cheerleader all along the way! Most people are excited to end the school year but I’m actually a little sad that it’ll be over soon because I have had such a great time learning the ropes as a “real SLP.” But, we’re also expecting our first baby this August so I’d be lying if I said I’m not a little excited about summer…

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  22. Thank you for all of the wonderful products you share! I made lots of my own creative therapy materials when I first started as a SLP 18 years ago. Now I have 3 kids and only buy products made by others! Love that you are celebrating all of the good stuff! Wishing you and yours all the best!

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  23. Love those pictures! Your family is beautiful!! Thanks for the giveaway!! Erin’s planners are gorgeous and I’ve been eyeing them for a while now! 🙂

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  24. Paperwork, meetings, and trying to establish a consistent method if communication for my non-verbal students.

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  25. Looks like an excellent 1st birthday party! Can definitely tell you are an SLP- so organized and crafty! Love the TPT products I’ve purchased from you- your room decor has also been an inspiration for my speech room! Love it ♡

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  26. What a cute celebration for your beautiful little girl! What has kept me busy this year? Getting married, new house, a new pup (who is stronger than me!), and starting my first school SLP job! Wow, is it summer yet? Your blog has given me great ideas to get started in the schools!

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  33. My little boy is about to turn 1 too! The year just flew by, I can’t even believe it. I don’t know how you keep up with all of your products and your blog in addition to working as an slp and a mom! You must be super woman 😉

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  34. My little one just turned ONE on Tuesday! So I am right there with you!!! 🙂 Such a fun but crazy time!!!

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  39. What a beautiful party for a such a beautiful girl! Congratulations on being a mom, therapist and inspiration to so many!

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  40. Congratulations on your little girl’s big day! The days go by so quickly! My kiddos are much older, but I remember those days…. I can’t say it slows down as they grow up, I am still crazy busy driving them all over and attending games and performances, but it’s worth it! Enjoy your little one while she is still little!

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  41. Congratulations to Aislyn on her first birthday!! 🙂 Since this year was my CFY year, I was busy prepping materials and getting a nice selection of products from TPT in my speech room. I also starting selling on TPT too! 🙂

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  42. Thank you for your wonderful products, posts and this giveaway! I’m busy with my one year old daughter too and wouldn’t trade it for anything in the world! Your daughter is beautiful!

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  43. Where to start on what has kept me busy this year….hmmm, well, I went back to work full time after only working 2 days a week last year, my two little kids (just turned 4 and almost 2), and working on remodeling our house.

    Your daughter is adorable and it looks like she had a super cute birthday party!

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    • Thanks so much for the kind words! I totally understand and have been there with the remodeling! You will love it in the end though! Hopefully, summer will give you so time to rest!

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  45. Laminating and cutting out TPT materials has been keeping me busy. Thanks for sharing your creativity, even if it hasn’t been as frequent lately. I am glad that you are able to take the time to cherish your adorable daughter!

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  46. Unfortunately my job has kept me busy. I have a long drive to and from work everyday. Also, I had a lot of meetings this year. I think more than I have ever had. Hectic for sure!

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  48. Thank you so much for my chance to win in this giveaway! I’ve always wanted something from this website, but never had the extra money to spend. Love seeing your posts and pictures!!

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  49. What’s kept me busy is testing. I cannot believe how many days were spent doing English as a second language, PARCC, ITBS, NCSC, MAP, etc, etc, etc, on top of my actual job! I sure hope the country figures out a better way because I don’t think it’s good for anyone!

    One other thing…TPT! I spend so much time browsing and getting all kinds of ideas. I loved the SLP Must Have sales and watching when all my favorite bloggers had new products! Next year is gonna be awesome!

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  51. This year I started grad school and worked on growing my blog (Speechercize and Gluten Free). I also started a new relationship. It has been a good year.

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  52. She is such a little cutie! At this point in the year evals are killing me and keeping me busy! I have 5 different lists in different places going at any given time…

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  53. Thank you for the giveaway! This is my first year as an SLP, so I have been very busy with everything SLP-related!

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  57. Thanks for doing the give away! Paperwork, renovations and moving to a temporary location for work because of the construction have kept me busy!

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  61. What has kept me busy this year…teaching Kindergarten, being a mom to 2 lovely kids…both are in soccer and scouts so that adds more to the schedule, being in grad school for SLP, completing an externship…whew, a lot, but I do better with a busy schedule than a slower one.

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  64. Nicole, I absolutely love reading your blog! Your passion really shows through. And you have the most beautiful little family. I feel like paperwork takes over my life and I wish I had more time to be creative like you are 🙂

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  65. I’ve begun looking longingly at these organizers. I’ve been busy cleaning out my office and getting ready for construction + a move to a new room with a WINDOW. Thanks for doing this!

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  66. This school year has kept me super-busy! Thank goodness summer is just four weeks away! Thanks for the EC Giftcard giveaway!

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  69. Keeping up with printing all my TPT products keeps me busy. I feel like I’m always cutting or laminating something.

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  72. Your party looks amazing!
    I too had so many ideas I wanted to get to, unfortunately my health had its own agenda.

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  73. Firstly, Happy birthday to your beautiful girl!
    I’ve had a small but complex caseload for a while now (who ALWAYS keep me busy!)… but, I’ve decided to take a huge leap and get a new job! So, so far this year, I’ve been organising everything I’m going to need to take with me to the new place, as well as handover for new therapist etc. Now long to go now, I start in a few weeks!!

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  74. I can’t wait for the day I’m not busy! I have 3 kids (9, 5 and 2), a farmer husband who works hard all year long, I am a full time school SLP, and I take photos on the side (not only family/children) but also take the newborn pics at a hospital-didn’t realize how busy that would be! 😉 Oh yeah, and we just moved!!! Ahhh! Can’t wait for summer so life can slow down a bit! Btw, your daughter’s bday party looked so cute!

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  75. Would love to see a post on how you use your EC!! I have one and haven’t figured out how to use it for work as a school based SLP.

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  76. This has been my first year back in the classroom after more than ten years away.
    Lots has kept me busy as I transistion back to full time teaching. 🙂

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  77. Congratulations on your beautiful daughter’s birthday!! Lots of traveling between school and preschools this year with more evals than usual has kept me very busy!!

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  79. I goT involved in my district teacher’s union last year and was asked to be part of the contract negotiations team this year. That’s been keeping me pretty busy! Plus my 2.5 year old son and his boundless energy!!

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  81. Thank you for sharing your life and your ideas with us! What a beautiful family you have. I love the butterfly theme you had for your daughter’s birthday. I have been busy juggling and home and work life this year. I am looking forward to a much needed summer vacation!

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  82. Life keeps me busy, but I must say I try not to glorify busy-ness and make plenty of time to relax and be.

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  83. I’ve kept busy with the always changing schedules of my 3 children on top of working as a full time SLP.

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  86. Like you, Nicole I’ve welcome my sweet baby into the world this past year! He has kept me very busy… And feeling truly blessed. I also transitioned into working as a school slp and enjoy following your blog and utilizing your resources. Happy birthday to your cutie pie!

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  88. I have also had a daughter this last year – in November – and she has kept me busy! Such a blessing from God to have these little girls in our care. I love your blog – it inspires me in many ways!

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  89. This year I have been busy trying to keep up with the usual IEP madness but with a twist. I found out at the beginning of the school year that I’m pregnant. She is our first and we are so excited! She’s due in 5 days! Keeping track of all the IEPS and doctor’s appointments has been challenging. I would love to have a useful planner to help with all this new mommy organization.

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  91. I love Erin Condren! Thanks for the giveaway. Tons of evaluations this year are keeping me busy, along with being co-president of my children’s school PTA.

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  94. You are so generous! Initial evaluations and RtI services have kept me really busy this year. I also am in 3 weddings this year which has made my life especially hectic! Stick with it, it’s almost summer vacation!

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  95. I only discovered your site a few months ago, but have already used so many ideas on it. Thanks so much for creating such great resources and sharing your ideas.

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  96. This was my first year as a graduate student studying to become an SLP! As challenging as it is, it makes me so glad to see how much knowledge I have gained after just two semesters. Only five semesters to go! Can’t wait to make a difference in the world!

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  97. School has kept me very busy this year! Tomorrow is my last class of the semester, I am super excited as I will be graduating in May.

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  99. My three kids, all 5 and under, along with a FT school job have kept me very busy and slightly crazy! I could use a dose of organization!

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  101. Isn’t it amazing how time flies? Your daughter is precious. I have two young kids of my own. I actually was able to take a day off this year so I could stay with my kiddos. This has been my passion! I have referenced your blog many times. Thank you for all the inspiration, ideas and your amazing talent in compiling materials (free and those I have purchased!:) and sharing with all of us. Thanks

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  102. Thanks for the giveaway opportunity! Erin Condren is the best! I have been super busy this year with a new puppy, a full time job in an elementary school, and a new PRN position at a rehab facility. I have loved every minute though!

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  103. I love giveaways! Who doesn’t! I have also had my eye on a planner from Erin Condren. I have stayed busy this year with my TPT store, planning therapy for my 70 something students and my 12 year old son. But, it’s all worth it!

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  104. I have been busy learning many new techniques and strategies to support my diverse group of students.

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