don't sponsor me unless

1. you want to be on my sidebar for the month of summer parties, late-night swims, and barbecues

2. you like getting pageviews, a special shoutout, and social media love all month long

3. you're a proponent of love, happiness, and the occasional strawberry banana smoothie.

If that's not you... don't sponsor my blog, and also, um, seek professional help?

In all seriousness, I've let my ads run out for a reason - I wanted to make room for you! I'm excited about my sponsorship program, and I'd love to have you around. Use the code JULY to get 23% off (because that's how old I am) if you book through the 4th of July! Book your spot HERE.

I'm also taking two ad swaps for the two people with comparable blogs who comment or email me the fastest!

See you around :)

real life teacher life {+ a huge sponsorship deal}

//I get to school early, when it's still dark. I leave at 4pm exactly. Starting next week I'll have an 11-year-old to get home to.


//cafeteria lunches aren't bad when you're running late. I opt for the egg rolls and taco soup. Don't go for the ravioli.


//the kids have been on inside recess since we got back from break. If it's not snowing, it's freezing. If it's not freezing, it's smoggy. We have cabin fever. I promised my kids extra recess the second it's an outside day. 


//my team is the absolute best. they're my best friends. we cry and laugh and de-stress and share lesson plans. I have the distinct impression that if I have to change schools next year, it will be a downgrade.


//before I started teaching, I had this huge Pinterest board of classroom ideas. After the first week, I look back and laugh at half those pins. I had no idea.


//secretaries know everything, substitute janitors are creepy, and parents are very very good almost all  the time.


//recess goes by in one second, but if you're outside for bus duty, it lasts 10 years.

It's a busy  and tiring career, but I don't think I'll ever tire of it.

Quick- tell me one thing I didn't know about you!

Your daily routine? Daily life?

P.S. Huge deal through this weekend to sponsor this blog! 40% off with the code 3DAYWEEKEND. Visit my sponsor options here, and let it change your life :)

will the real holiday please step forward (+ sponsor promo code)

When you're in college, the weeks leading up to Christmas are crazy.

It's like "ChristmasNO! Finals!"

"ChristmasNO! Move apartments!"

"ChristmasNO! Essays and projects!"

Now it's totally opposite. In elementary school we embrace it. We practice Christmas songs every day, we do math projects with gingerbread men, we make snowflakes. I'm in heaven. And then when break actually starts and you're exhausted from your hyped-up children, it makes sleeping in and wearing thick socks and drinking hot chocolate even more rewarding.

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In other news, I totally revamped my sponsorship options. It's more comprehensive, and I'll even send you a hippopotamus for Christmas (or something). Check it out if you want to be on my sidebar for the month of my birthday, the holiday break, Christmas crafting, and many many nights by the tree. $2 off today only with the code PEACELOVECOCOA.

the #1 reason to sponsor me in November

This picture:

And yes, there is more where that came from. 

If you want to see this beautiful face all November long (November! The month of mint hot chocolate and boots and cuddling and snow!), send me an email and we'll get you all set up! See my sponsor options here.

Book today for $1 off :)

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P.S. On an unrelated note, the other day I was jogging through a shortcut in my neighborhood, and I rounded the corner and came face to face with a huge deer. I always thought if that happened, I'd have this transcendent moment in which our eyes would lock, we'd acknowledge each others existence in the great circle of life, and some of its majesty and power would transfer to me. Turns out what actually happened is I screamed, dropped my iPhone in the grass as it bounded away, and stood there hyperventilating for about 10 minutes. Who knew.

oh fall.

Oh fall.

Crunchy leaves. Gold. Boots. Bordeaux. Back to school. Scarves.

AH I love it.

Here's what some of my fave ladies had to say about fall:

P.S. Comments disabled on this post so you can go leave some blog love to these ladies instead! Trust me, it's worth it :) 

P.P.S. Only two September ad spots still open. Make it happen, cap'n!

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Jessica from Swenson Love

"There are so many things that I love about Fall! Worn in jeans, boots, scarves, pumpkin patches, caramel apple cider from Starbucks and of course pumpkin pie are just a few of our favorites in the Swenson home. Mick and I also tend to take more walks with the babe. We're all about crunching leaves under out feet!"

Myranda from Pretty Living PDX

"To me fall means back to school, and this means school supplies, no joke school supplies are my (secret) addiction, I absolutely LOVE them! So for me fall is a way to feed my addiction at a discount, which my husband is happy about because he usually has to steer me away from the school supplies section at Target. But come on, you can never have too many school supplies, can you?"

Sierra from Oh, Just Living the Dream

"My favorite thing about Fall time are the leaves. I'm weird, I know. But I just love the myriad of colors on the trees throughout the town! I love the feeling of knowing that colors are everywhere and the crinkling sound of fallen leaves. Jumping in them is quite fun too! Fall is such a wonderful time of color, hot cocoa, and many holidays! Who doesn't love it?!"

Hailey Jane from Lizzy & Janes

"I can speak for both of us when I say our favorite thing about fall is school supply shopping! Do you remember in "You've Got Mail" when he writes about sending her a bouquet of newly sharpened pencils - Love, Love, Love! We find any excuse we can to stock up on new things each year!"

Tereza from Tarino Bambino

"Fall is so beautiful around here, but sadly it means that summer and heat has come to an end and since I'm a little beach bum I do miss the summer! I still also Love fall...the colours that fall brings, and decorating my house with bright reds, yellow's and oranges. It gives me so much inspiration for DIY's, and for cooking hearty meals, an of course with a toddler dressing up for Halloween!"

Sponsor Silver Lining in September!

Because that's practically alliteration :)

Check rates and sponsorship opportunities here, and email me here.

$1 off if you book today!

Sponsor me in August?

A sneak peek of what's coming up in August:

my one year anniversary

a big giveaway or two

a professional blog makeover

mini-vacations

and the start of my career as a real life teacher!

Do you want in? Check out my rates and benefits here. Email me. Let's make this an awesome month :)

in two words, why you should sponsor me

this picture.

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But seriously, I'm really excited about the sponsor options I have for the month of July.

FEATURE AD:

only one available per month

top ad space

includes guest post or individual highlight and giveaway option

$6

LARGE AD:

only five available

rotated with like ads regularly

creative group spotlight included

giveaway option included

$4

MEDIUM AD:

limited availability

rotated with like ads regularly

creative group spotlight included

giveaway option included

$2

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THE FINE PRINT:

must be a GFC follower

all ads sold monthly

more cool ways to advertise with Silver Lining here

Reserve a spot now for July and August and get $1 off your total!