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DIY: Chalkboard Window
I finally finished my chalkboard window project. Egad!Well, it’s not really finished, but I did make significant progress.Here’s what I did:
- Found a cheap old window from an antique store.
- Cleaned said mirror outside on the grass.
- Put masking tape around the inside edges to prevent the paint from getting on the outside frame.
- Painted a couple coats with magnetic paint.
- Painted a couple coats with chalkboard paint.
- Took the finished product to Hobby Lobby and asked them to attach picture hanging hardware (which they did for free!).
- Hung window on wall. Voila!
It’s not done yet because I would like to attach a little ledge for an… Read More -
Pregnancy Snacks
I’ve been trying follow the specific nutritional guidelines put forth in the What to Expect When You’re Expecting book:- 3 servings of protein (20-25 grams/serving)
- 4 servings of calcium
- 3 servings of Vitamin C
- 3 servings of green leafy and yellow fruits and vegetables
- 2 servings of other fruits and vegetables
- 6 servings of whole grains and legumes
I track it on this form that I created (although I don’t know how long I’ll have the motivation to keep it up!). If I start to experience nausea, I know it will be harder and harder to eat healthy. I’d like to build up as many nutrients as possible while I… Read More -
Thoughts on Making the World a Better Place
Oh, I am getting teary-eyed (no, it’s not because I’m pregnant and a gazillion hormones are coursing through my body). It’s because the first crop of third graders I taught in Franklin, Louisiana (a small, rural town two hours away from New Orleans and one hour away from Lafayette) just graduated from high school.… Read MoreI got this message from one of my former students:
hey ms cotner,I’m just trying to keep you informed with how I’m doing. I am officially a grown up now. i graduated number nine in my class and that’s something that I’m very proud of. I’m currently in summer school at Louisiana State University. I’m
