I often like to work from my bed, especially when I’m working on content for Teach Me Style. I know research shows that it’s not a good idea to work where you sleep but for some reason, I find it comforting. It’s just so cozy!  I pour myself a hot cup of coffee and I get stuff done. With that being said, if my space is messy I have a really hard time focusing. I need my workspace (even if it is my bed/nightstand) to be organized and clutter free in order for me to be my most productive self. Since I’ll be going back to school in less than 3 weeks (I can’t believe I’m typing that!) it’s VERY important for me to be productive… after all I will be working two full time jobs, yes I will be needing ALL of the coffee!

The Mophie All in One Wireless Charger from Best Buy helps keep my nightstand organized. The charging pad charges three devices at once, immediately solving the constant mess of chargers I used to have. Here are some of the amazing features that really sold me on it:

• The charging pad can simultaneously charge your iPhone, AirPods, and Apple Watch…I don’t have an Apple Watch just yet but it’s on my wish list!
• Qi technology and 7.5W fast wireless charging ensure safe and efficient power transmission, which means none of this accessory may not be supported stuff!
• You simply just set the devices on the pad and it charges. No need to fiddle with phone cords!
• AirPods are charged immediately on contact.
• The charging pad still offers smooth charging with phone cases up to 3mm.

Starting August 27th, my alarm will be set for 5:45 a.m., and luckily for me Best Buy has the tech I need to get ‘Back to It’ and hit the ground running! The Mophie All in One Wireless Charging Pad is a game changer. I start my day at the gym, and then head home to walk the dogs and get ready for school. At school I teach 25 first and second grade students, and once that’s complete, I’m back home to start my work for TMS! As you can see, I don’t have time to worry about my devices not being charged, and this charging pad from Best Buy sits on my nightstand and simultaneously charges all of my devices without the clutter of cords everywhere. Whatever getting ‘Back to It’ means for you this year, bestbuy.ca has all the helpful tech you need to kick start a fall routine.

All this talk has me excited and ready for the new school year!? Teachers and parents, are you ready to go back?!

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I know it’s only July but back to school is right around the corner! I am particularly excited about going back to teaching this fall because I took the last year off. I LOVED my time away from the classroom but I would be lying if I said I didn’t miss it. Taking the year off has made me realize how much I really do love it. However, like any job there are thing I don’t love about teaching… and that is packing my lunch! I try my best to pack a nourishing lunch the night before to ensure I am not rushing around in the morning in a panic to put something together. But, it never fails at least once a month I’m either too lazy, too busy, too tired, or I just forget and then I’m at school without a lunch. Because I typically do lunchroom supervision, I don’t have the option of going out to grab something so that is why I always have Pacific Foods Light Sodium Creamy Tomato Soup in my desk drawer. It is so delicious, nourishing and organic unlike a lot of pre packaged lunch options it isn’t loaded with sodium and additives. Even when you’re in a pinch you can feel good about your food when you choose Pacific Foods. They use time honoured recipes and simple ingredients, they’re certified organic and have no preservatives. Not only does Pacific Foods make nourishing your body top priority, they feel the same way about the environment implementing sustainable practices which you all know is important to me!

I will be the first to admit that in the past when I would get busy, especially at school, lunch would be the first thing that would be scratched off my list. Since last year I have taken a whole new look at my body and how important it is to make sure I am taking care of myself. Maintaining a balance in my work / personal life, eating foods that are packed with ingredients to fuel my body, and committing to self care are set in my goals as I enter back into teaching full time. Setting these goals means I need to have a plan for when life gets busy- here are some tips I am going to use to try and hold myself accountable:
• book my workouts for the week on Sunday evening. That way they are in my schedule and I am held accountable.
• Set aside 1 hour on Saturdays to meal prep for the week. Cooking big batches of my favourite recipes and then portioning them into lunch portions. My favourite is the Vegan Mediterranean Bowl. It’s even better the next day so it’s perfect for lunches!
• Spend Sundays doing the things that fill my heart and allows me to relax: spend time with family and friends, take a  yoga class, go for a walk or bike ride, bake, take a long bath, cook a healthy dinner, etc.
• Make sure my locker is filled with nutritious snacks and foods like Pacific Foods soups to keep my body fuelled even on the days I forget my lunch.
• Get to bed before 11pm on school nights.

 I’m curious, even when you’re busy, what do you do to make sure you are taking the time to nourish your mind, body, and soul?

Special thanks to Pacific Foods for sponsoring this post!

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Anyways… let me get to what everyone has been asking me lately:  What will you be wearing for the first day of school?!  Well, here it is.  A dress I bought from H&M on our last trip to Vancouver.  Now, obviously I won’t be wearing the hat but I think it just looks absolutely adorable with it! I will be wearing those booties- they are SO comfortable!! I will however, take a pair of flats to change into just in case!

Are you as excited for back to school as I am?! Parents… I know you are

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