I Love Surprises!!

What started out as a miserable day (picketing in the rain with a tired cranky baby!) quickly changed when I received a parcel in the mail!! I knew my mother in-law (also a teacher) had sent the parcel to me, but what was inside was a complete surprise. Ever since I was told it was coming I have been thinking about what it could be. The list was long...fun school supplies, a teaching book, clothes, jewelery (she makes stunning glass beads), etc.. I really didn't know what to expect. When it finally arrived I was surprised at how heavy the box was and that it was labeled with FRAGILE stickers.

I love the "Surprise!" written on the front.

Any ideas? Take a guess?

I'll give you a hint!

 It is the most wonderful surprise gift that a teacher would 

want when preparing for a new school year.

 Did that give you any ideas?  

I was smiling ear to ear when I took this picture!

A LAMINATOR!!! 

Ok...is this not the best surprise present for the beginning of a new school year? She even included 100 laminating pockets to go with it! After calling and thanking her for the great gift I couldn't wait any longer to give it a try. 

Doesn't it look great!

I started with my newest Teachers Pay Teachers product ("Out of the Room? We are..." poster set) as well as classroom library labels from Kindercraze, you can find those HERE! 
I love the way everything turned out!
That's all for now, I need to go cut out some laminating.

What is the best teacher related surprise that you have received?

Lauren