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I did a little too much shopping at the Cyber Monday & Tuesday Sale!  Did you shop until you dropped?  If so click the image above to link up over at Blog Hoppin’! 
Here are a few of my favorite purchases!  Click on the covers to check them out on TpT:
Latoya Reed was sweet enough to make a printer friendly (less ink) version of her Kwanzaa story for me and included it in the packet! 

Ashley Hughes is a AMAZING!  I bought a ton of her clipart.  Too cute! I am so glad that we have become blogging friends. 
Can you tell, I will be working on a penguin packet?   Here is some cute and realistic penguin clip art by Mrs. Messenger of Joy of Kindergarten.  She has really cute clip art! 
Cute Polar Bear clip art from Stacy Johnson! 
I just discovered Pink Cat Studio and I am in love with her graphics!!! (Sorry the image is blurry.)
Tons of useful fonts in this packet!!!  Thanks Jessica Stanford!
I love everything Deanna Jump creates!  I am so proud to be her friend.  Did you see her on the Steve Harvey Show? 

I love the Elf on the Shelf journal in this packet!  Thanks Teri of A Cupcake for the Teacher!  (Click here to check out her blog post with more photos and links to other cute Elf on the Shelf Packets! )

I have been eyeing this project from First Grade Blue Skies since last year!  So adorable. 

I love the reindeer art project with the lights around it from Alisha, AKA The Bubbly Blonde! 
Sarah Cooley of First Grader…At Last, is so cute.  I really do love her!  When we were in Chicago having martinis, she tried to show me how to pick up guys! It was hysterical!  I just think this packet she made is so cute and so funny, I had to have it. Who doesn’t love pugs?  
I have this from Cheryl of Primary Graffiti on hand now for emergency sub plans!  Thanks Cheryl!!  BTW- Cheryl was there for the martini evening and her husband was a way better wingman than the girls!  Yes, Karim is getting a bloggy shout out! 

Rachelle‘s packet is so thorough!  I often have student teachers and now I can be prepared with this packet!  Don’t you think the cover is so awesome, too.  I know I would not have thought to put the words in red, yellow, and then green! 

The NUMBER LINE!  Ugh, I feel they either get or don’t.  I know with this packet, they will GET IT! Great job Lindsey, AKA The Teacher Wife!
I actually did not purchase this packet, by my friend Michelle Oakes, of Fabulous in First, during the sale.  It is just such a great packet that I had to share it.  My firsties really struggled with punctuation until I used this packet!  Seriously perfect for teaching punctuation! 
I like that I can just click and print these activities from sweet Katie King‘s packet.  Great for the after snack right before pack-up time of day! 
Stay tuned to see what other (non-teaching) purchases I recommend!   Don’t forget to link up over at Blog Hoppin’! 
Thank you for all the purchases you made from my store!  I am truly amazed by the number of teachers who use my products.  I think that is the coolest part – that in an indirect way, I am touching students’ learning all over the world.  

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  1. Lisa Mattes

    December 2, 2012 at 12:54 am

    You got some amazing stuff! And, does beautiful, brilliant, amazing and kind you really need a wingman? I suppose we can all use one. 🙂
    Growing Firsties

  2. Cherie

    December 2, 2012 at 12:56 am

    Thanks for sharing your purchases! I may have to buy the Punctuation People pack!

    cheriemae@gmail.com

  3. KWintuska

    December 2, 2012 at 12:56 am

    I LOVE the reindeer with the lights in its antlers – how cute 🙂 Beginning student teaching in January, I am still relatively new to the blog-stalking world and would love Rachelle's pack if I walked into a brand new classroom. Thankfully, I am with a 1st grade classroom were I have observed before and have a HUGE teacher crush on my cooperating teacher. Teaching 26 years, and she is GREAT! Anyhoo – thanks for sharing your purchases 🙂

    Kate
    katewintuska@insightbb.com

  4. stephn

    December 2, 2012 at 1:05 am

    WOW! It looks like you got a lot of great stuff. I can't wait to see what you make with the cute penguin clip art. By the way…I have your Gingerbread pack. Love that you added the essential questions!
    stephneuman@comcast.net

  5. Meridith

    December 2, 2012 at 1:25 am

    Looks like I need to go shopping again! mjhalbardier@gmail.com

  6. Mrs. Saoud

    December 2, 2012 at 1:27 am

    I love that Karim received a shout-out. LOL! Extreme Cookies and Karim is getting his rounds!

    Cheryl

  7. Cecilia

    December 2, 2012 at 1:31 am

    I picked up a few things including your math unit to 120.
    cbartram@kitcarsonschool.com

  8. Mindi

    December 2, 2012 at 1:44 am

    I love your store and blog :). You have some amazing ideas! Hope things are going well in your hometown and things are getting back to normal for everyone!!

    Wood.mindi@yahoo.com

  9. Heidi Harrell

    December 2, 2012 at 1:49 am

    I am on my way over to buy that Punctuation People packet! So cute! And we could always use help with that. I love your blog and am your newest follower. Please stop by and see what I bought too.

    Heidi
    http://inthatroomwithheidiharrell.blogspot.com/

    • Erica Bohrer

      December 4, 2012 at 12:38 am

      Heidi,
      You are the lucky winner. Please, let me know what you would like from my store.

  10. loularkin

    December 2, 2012 at 1:51 am

    I also bought a lot during the sale. One of my favorites was your new domino pack!
    Jennifer
    loularkin@comcast.net

  11. Special Teacher for Special Kids

    December 2, 2012 at 1:57 am

    WOW, you had a full cart! I saw the Pink Cat graphics after I checked out.. and after the sale 🙁 I grabbed Jessica's fonts too. My cart is already full.

    Great post thanks for sharing.
    Iteachkidsabc@gmail.com
    :o) V.
    Special Teacher for Special Kids

  12. Michelle

    December 2, 2012 at 2:06 am

    Thanks girl! I love ya!!

  13. Nissadawn

    December 2, 2012 at 2:15 am

    I love your blog and TpT store! I also love to see what everyone bought! Nissa nissacronin@gmail.com

  14. Linsay Humphrey

    December 2, 2012 at 2:18 am

    Oh my goodness– I put the Ready, Set, Go Student Teacher Pack on my wish list. I have a student teacher that finishes this week and I SO wish I would've had this pack to use with her. Thanks for sharing — I love your blog!

    First Grade with a TwiSt

    • Linsay Humphrey

      December 2, 2012 at 2:19 am

      My email address is linsayhumphrey@yahoo.com 🙂

  15. Lindsey (The Teacher Wife)

    December 2, 2012 at 2:44 am

    Thanks for the shout out, Erica!! Love ya! 🙂

  16. Karyn

    December 2, 2012 at 2:57 am

    Thanks for sharing your purchases! I too spent tons during the sale! I just discovered PinkCat Studios and bought some of her clipart too! I love it!

    œKaryn
    A is for Apple B is for Blog
    Kideducator@comcast.net

  17. Cori Lyons

    December 2, 2012 at 3:51 am

    Thanks for your wonderful blog and TPT store.

    lyons.cori@gmail.com

  18. Kiah

    December 2, 2012 at 4:44 am

    I love seeing what other people have found/bought on TpT! I always find more awesome resources that way, so thank you for sharing!!

    Kiah
    kiah.m.berg@gmail.com

  19. Anonymous

    December 2, 2012 at 12:11 pm

    Thanks for introducing us to these packets. I may have to spend some more money at TPT. Thanks again!

    jaydensmom@clearwire.net

  20. FirstGradeBlueSkies (Jennifer)

    December 2, 2012 at 6:17 pm

    You got some great stuff! Hope you love the snow people!!
    Thanks for the shout out!!
    Jennifer
    First Grade Blue SKies

  21. Yvonnee

    December 2, 2012 at 7:48 pm

    Love your blog. I would love your Common Core Based Gingerbread Man Activities. Thanks for the opportunity.
    yvonneeyrg@gmail.com

  22. Crayons and Curls

    December 2, 2012 at 9:01 pm

    Wow! Love that Reindeer packet! Thanks for sharing your great finds!
    Cheryl
    Crayons and Curls

  23. Nicole Reiner

    December 2, 2012 at 11:09 pm

    Great units! I bought some of those as well!

  24. Mrs Cupcake

    December 3, 2012 at 12:09 am

    Thank you for the shout, Erica!! I hope your kiddies enjoy the elf stuff!!
    ❤Teri
    A Cupcake for the Teacher

  25. Keri

    December 3, 2012 at 12:14 am

    The Reindeer pack and Katie King's pack has caught my eye!!! Thanks for the linky…adds more to my list of things to buy.

  26. Karen

    December 3, 2012 at 2:09 am

    I love your blog and your willingness to share! I love Ashley Hughes' graphics as well.

    Karen
    An Apple a Day in First Grade

  27. Elizabeth M.

    December 4, 2012 at 12:04 am

    It's fun to see what others bought. Thanks for sharing. You've got so many great products. Hope to win!

    Liz
    lamoya41@gmail.com

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