Tuesday, April 29, 2014

Another Concert Tonight!

My Lowcountry Community Concert Band played a fabulous concert this evening at Hilton Head High School. 

My wonderful clarinet section:
leave it to a sax player to photo bomb my wonderful clarinet section:)

homeschooling and college

My girls asked me a question this morning. Their (traditionally schooled) friends asked them how they will be able to get into college if they are homeschooled and don't have "report cards:)"
I explained to the girls that you generally need a high school diploma and transcript (which they will have...though many colleges have other application opportunities for homeschoolers) and that if they choose the college path, nothing will stop them.

I thought this was a very interesting topic amongst the girls and their friends. I don't think it was brought up out of malice, but genuine curiosity.

Btw...Little Angel's  been telling me for two years now that she plans on going to SCAD (Savannah College of Art and Design...majoring in Fashion). I think that's impressive for a 10 year old to be thinking about this and to already have a plan!
I also think I better find somebody to teach her to sew

I have to tell you that even by my senior year in high school I had no clue where I wanted to go to college (I literally went to the college my parents suggested for me .... Not too far, not too close...not too big , not too small ... UWW was the perfect fit for me (and the only college I applied to) and I loved it there!!! thankfully I knew what I wanted to major in;)

Saturday, April 26, 2014

my belated Easter basket has arrived!

and I am IN LOVE!  (if you personally know me, and are interested in a catalog or a party (near or far), please don't hesitate to contact me:) 

https://www.mythirtyone.com/sherryiaff/ 

My belated Easter Basket has arrived!!!
(I'm going to wait a few more minutes and just enjoy the anticipation;)
 
ok fine, I'm weak:)  here goes.......

I am IN LOVE LOVE LOVE!  (my homeschool room is going to be SO organized and cute!)
That's not the only room; I have family room plans, closet(s) plans, bedroom plans, etc etc
....so much cute and organized decorating....
So much fun:)
https://www.mythirtyone.com/sherryiaff/




got my sienna a sweet little accessory.....

This sweet little car magnet means a lot to me.  It's so representative of how far we've come.  And I am grateful!

Friday, April 25, 2014

Thursday, April 24, 2014

my goofy girl


Ancient Egyptian History and Anatomy of the Human Ear:)

Homeschooling at its best:)

Taking a day off from Ancient Egyptian history to play with the anatomy of the human ear:). I know it somehow relates to The Great Pyramids;) (and somehow I forgot to bring the kit out on our unit study of Helen Keller and Alexander Graham Bell;)

Wednesday, April 16, 2014

I'm embarking on a new adventure, as of today!

I can now officially add Thirty-One Independent Consultant to my resume'!  I'm VERY excited for this; not because
I wanted a new job, but because I LOVE LOVE LOVE the product THAT much!  At the very least, my house (especially our classroom) will be stylin' in organization and cuteness!

My enrollment kit will arrive next week (and it is SO cute I could and will squeeeeeeee!)


If anybody is interested in any product, booking a home party, (where you have an opportunity to potentially earn free product and/or great discounts), a catalog party, or an online party....OR if you'd like to become a consultant yourself....do not hesitate to contact me!  The Summer 2014 catalog has some adorable new patterns (as shown above), and will become available in the beginning of May.

Feel free to visit my website and browse anytime!   https://www.mythirtyone.com/sherryiaff/

I have some AMAZING organizational ideas, and will be posting my decorative updates from time to time!

stay tuned for uber cuteness, organization, and fun!
(makes GREAT gifts too, with wonderful options for personalization!)

How it all began for me:)
(a photo journey of my own bags):


it all began because once we moved to coastal South Carolina, I realized I was in desperate need of a REALLY good beach bag, and attended my first Thirty-one party!  The Super Organizing tote makes the perfect beach bag (and they look great in photos too;)!

and then I realized a beach bag wasn't enough...I needed a GREAT thermal bag for our beach snacks

and then I realized I needed a river (camping:) bag

and another river bag for picnics:

and then I realized I needed a pond bag:)

and then I realized I needed an everyday bag to tote my girls' and my goodies on our girls' day outings:

and then I realized I needed to be completely outfitted for our travel adventures!
(I wouldn't be so excited about the product if it wasn't truly worthy of my excitement!)

 and then......I realized it's time for me to sign on as a consultant...I LOVE this product that much! 
Not only are these bags GREAT for travel and for organizing your home, closets, shelves, car, etc.....
but they make the BEST gifts.....pretty much everybody has everything, which makes it hard to shop for so many on your list....BUT, we ALL need something to put our belongings in:)

Please don't hesitate to ask if I can help you with anything (we have "guy appropriate" bags as well, in solids:)
https://www.mythirtyone.com/sherryiaff/

blessings,
Sherry