Literacy Loot: Shoes, Totes and Tequila!

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In an effort to find some interesting items for this week’s post, I challenged myself to find things from places other than Etsy, which is my go to site for all things cool and unique. Honestly, this was a really tough task and I struggled a bit. I hope you like what I came up with!

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 Literacy Loot to Wear:

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These “Shoes of Note” Flats from ModCloth ($64.99) are too crazy not to share. I loved reading all the reviews, from mostly English teachers, about how excited buyers were to wear these to school. Cute!

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This “Down the Rabbit Hole” Necklace from Out of Print ($32) is perfect for Wonderland fans of all ages.

 Literacy Loot for the School:

Jo Tote

Calling all Little Women fans! This “Bookshelf Bandit Tote” in “Jo” by Out of Print and listed on ModCloth ($19.99) has an adorable pattern that I love. All of the “Bandit Totes” are worth checking out.

greatest first lines mug

The “Greatest First Lines of Literature Ever Mug” from Bas Bleu ($12.95) would be a great addition to any classroom, whether it holds pens and pencils or some much needed morning caffeine!

Literacy Loot Items for the Home:

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This Tim Federle book would be the perfect adult book club read. Funny and entertaining, this title is listed on Amazon ($11.46).  The sequel, Hickory Daiquiri Dock, a cocktail book for new parents, comes out in December.

 

Previous Literacy Loot Posts:

Introducing…. Literacy Loot! Week 1

Literacy Loot (2) Reading signs for the home

Literacy Loot (3) Buttons and T-shirts

Literacy Loot (4) Library Stamp, Notebook iPad Cover, T-shirt

Literacy Loot (5) Read & Write Banners, Grasshopper stapler, and Grammar Plates

Literacy Loot (6) Teacher Treasures: Teacher Business Cards, Shelf tree wall decals

Literacy Loot Week 7: Teacher Treasures PART 4: The Best of the Best

Harry Potter Must Haves and a Book Scented Candle

 

 

Literacy Loot is back! Literacy minded items for school, home and even to wear!

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Hello, Literacy Lovers! I don’t know about you, but I love finding fun and unique bookish items to ooh and ahh over, and every once in awhile, buy for school or home. I am not afraid to admit that I’m also a sucker for a fun bookish t-shirt to represent my love of reading and writing. I’ve missed these posts, so I thought I would start them up again. Enjoy! 🙂
If you’re new to Literacy Loot posts, you might want to start here:

Introducing…. Literacy Loot! Week 1

Literacy Loot (2) Reading signs for the home

Literacy Loot (3) Buttons and T-shirts

Literacy Loot (4) Library Stamp, Notebook iPad Cover, T-shirt

Literacy Loot (5) Read & Write Banners, Grasshopper stapler, and Grammar Plates

Literacy Loot (6) Teacher Treasures: Teacher Business Cards, Shelf tree wall decals

Literacy Loot Week 7: Teacher Treasures PART 4: The Best of the Best

Harry Potter Must Haves and a Book Scented Candle

 

And now, without further ado, here’s this week’s Literacy Loot!

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Literacy Loot to Wear:

library stamp tshirt

Isn’t this t-shirt cool? I am a little biased, since my anniversary is March 23rd, but what a cool concept! $28 from outofprintclothing.com

library due date tshirt

This cute t-shirt is from ShopJustWish on Etsy and is $19.95. There are a lot of variations and color choices of this tee and the site also lists some shoes and other clothing items (notebook paper onesies, anyone?) that are worth a look!

 

Literacy Loot For School:

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I love classroom library stamps and think this one is perfect. Listed at $31.50 from YellowFishPaperie on Etsy.

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These page markers come from The Container Store and are $7.99. I love the packaging and think this would be a fun teacher gift to start or end the school year.

 

Literacy Loot for Home:

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The Etsy shop Bright Designscle features 40 really cool literary art prints that you need to check out! They are $18 each and so gorgeous. There are quotes from several authors, including John Green, Cassandra Clare, Stephen Chbosky and J.D. Salinger.

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This upcycled origami crane mobile made of vintage children book pages is simple, functional and pretty affordable at $29. You can find it at Spare Bedroom Studio on Etsy.

See you next Friday with more literacy loot! Happy shopping!

(Disclaimer – These items were found via Pinterest, Etsy or through internet searches. I am not being compensated by companies for posting these items… even though that would be pretty cool.)

A little bit of everything… A Literacy Loot Smorgasbord!

literacy loot memeLiteracy Loot is a weekly post that features cool and unique literacy items found online and in stores for the classroom, home and even to wear!

This week’s post features a little bit of everything. I’ve been pinning away and favoriting on Etsy, so here’s this week’s literacy loot smorgasbord!

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Another cool bookend – this time from graphicspaceswood on Etsy. This wooden alphabet piece is $55 and the wall hanging alphabet linked n the description would make a great companion piece in a nursery.

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I’m loving this $25.00 t-shirt from Skreened. I’m sure there are many husbands out there that would agree that being married to a teacher is one wild ride!

phone cover

This $18 Penguin Books phone cover from gleeksheeksleek is pretty hilarious. This site has a lot of stuff for geeks worth checking out, like cool Harry Potter signs, a Wicked phone cover and more.

read bracelet

ALikelyStory is an Etsy store that caters to all literacy lovers! This bracelet, which uses replicas of old fashion typewriter keys is listed at $27.95, and would be a great gift for bibliophiles. The Bookish Charm Bracelet is worth checking out too!

My favorite item of the week…

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The carboncrusader store on Etsy has some really cool items, and I love this $2 button. What a fun and inexpensive gift for coworkers. I know a few students that would love to get their hands on this too!

Happy reading and shopping!

Lesley ♥

Recent Literacy Link Posts:

Introducing…. Literacy Loot! Week 1

Literacy Loot (2) Reading signs for the home

Literacy Loot (3) Buttons and T-shirts

Literacy Loot (4) Library Stamp, Notebook iPad Cover, T-shirt

Literacy Loot (5) Read & Write Banners, Grasshopper stapler, and Grammar Plates

Literacy Loot (6) Teacher Treasures: Teacher Business Cards, Shelf tree wall decals

Literacy Loot Week 7: Teacher Treasures PART 4: The Best of the Best

Harry Potter Must Haves and a Book Scented Candle

Literacy Loot: Harry Potter Must Haves and a Book Scented Candle!

literacy loot memeLiteracy Loot is a weekly post that features cool and unique literacy items found online and in stores for the classroom, home and even to wear! Join me in sharing your find of the week!

This week’s post features a few of my favorite Harry Potter items out there that won’t break the bank, and a very interesting candle, too. Enjoy!

harry potter mugs

This $20 Harry Potter themed mug set from KynasKreations on Etsy is great for fans of the boy who lived. Anyone up for a HP reread and some coffee in a stylish mug?

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I am obsessed with this ABC tote bag featuring so many favorites from this beloved series. Even he-who-shall-not-be-named looks almost cute! Found on Luvocracy for $18.99, this bag is a must for literacy lovers.

hp coasters

This handmade coaster set from OhGaud on Etsy is $20 and is also available in all text. This shop also has some cool looking comic book coasters that are worth checking out.

My favorite item of the week…

candle

This candle is advertised as scented to “evoke the atmosphere of your fantasy library and the pleasure of reading”. Sounds good to me! Listed for $49 from Assouline, this candle is definitely the luxury item of the week and an interesting concept for sure.

Happy reading and shopping!

Lesley ♥

Recent Literacy Link Posts:

Introducing…. Literacy Loot! Week 1

Literacy Loot (2) Reading signs for the home

Literacy Loot (3) Buttons and T-shirts

Literacy Loot (4) Library Stamp, Notebook iPad Cover, T-shirt

Literacy Loot (5) Read & Write Banners, Grasshopper stapler, and Grammar Plates

Literacy Loot (6) Teacher Treasures: Teacher Business Cards, Shelf tree wall decals

Literacy Loot Week 7: Teacher Treasures PART 4: The Best of the Best

Literacy Loot: Back to School Teacher Treasures PART 4!

literacy loot memeLiteracy Loot is a weekly post that features cool and unique literacy items found online and in stores for the classroom, home and even to wear! Join me in sharing your find of the week!

Hello, literacy lovers! September is almost here, but I’ve still found some back to school treasures that are perfect for the classroom!

book planter

This succulent planter from TakeMeHomeAndAway is classy, understated and boasts a beautiful Chinese Proverb – “A Book is like a garden carried in the pocket”. A beautiful gift for teachers and librarians, this planter is only $22 and the wrapping it comes in is gorgeous. I love the little book stamp on the back, too!

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Attention all John Green fans! This upcycled vintage dictionary page with an Augustus Waters quote from The Fault in Our Stars is pretty awesome. Talk about a cool piece for a high school classroom. I have really been into all of the print-on-dictionary-pages art I have seen recently, and think this handmade item from ForgottenPages is a steal at $8.00.

readeveryday

Another cool reading banner for the classroom – this time from inspirationalbanners and it is pretty adorable for $26.00. This shop also does custom orders, so you could make a special banner just for your readers!

librarianstee

I LOVE literacy t-shirts and this is no exception. Teachers DO love librarians, and this $19.99 tee is pretty much perfect for casual Friday or anytime, really. Check out lovespace on Esty for more details and tons of other t-shirt options.

My favorite item of the week…

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I adore this $16 coffee mug that lists two very simple rules to live by. C Jayne Teach may be my new favorite online store for teacher gifts. Lots of cute notecards, pencils, notebooks, stamps and mugs.  All lovely!

I’ve had so much fun finding and sharing teacher treasures that I’m sure one or two will end up in future Literacy Loot posts. Be on the look out next week for a book scented candle, cool Harry Potter paraphernalia, and other great literacy loot for book lovers of all ages!

As always, please let me know if you see literacy loot out there that you think is deserving of being featured on the blog. Until then, happy reading and shopping!

Lesley ♥

Recent Literacy Link Posts:

Introducing…. Literacy Loot! Week 1

Literacy Loot (2) Reading signs for the home

Literacy Loot (3) Buttons and T-shirts

Literacy Loot (4) Library Stamp, Notebook iPad Cover, T-shirt

Literacy Loot (5) Read & Write Banners, Grasshopper stapler, and Grammar Plates

Literacy Loot (6) Teacher Treasures: Teacher Business Cards, Shelf tree wall decals

Literacy Loot: Back to School Teacher Treasures! PART 3

literacy loot memeLiteracy Loot is a weekly post that features cool and unique literacy items found online and in stores for the classroom, home and even to wear!

Hello, literacy lovers! During the month of August, I will feature treasure for all you savvy teachers with classrooms to fill with cool literacy loot. This week’s items are sure to make your classroom more functional and fun!

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Another personalized stamp bookplate for teachers! This one is a handle mount stamp and is for sale at Wilshire Graphic Press on Etsy.com for $30. I like fonts used on this one, too.

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I like the idea of having professional business cards to hand out at conferences and other events. I would definitely add my twitter handle too. These adorable teacher business cards from Studio Forty , Old Dirt Hill and Mallory Hope Design are bright and beautiful. $30 for 50 cards (top left), $44 for 100 (top right) and $32.50 for 50 (bottom).

Luxury Item of the week:

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This shelf tree wall decal sticker from Smiley Walls would look great in a classroom, child’s room or nursery.  You can add 4 shelves to the decal and have a sharp looking bookshelf. It’s price of $89 is a little luxurious, but I really like the idea of it, so I thought I would share this cool design idea.

Stay tuned for next week when I scour the internet for more fun and functional teacher treasures for back to school month! In the meantime, if you’d like to see some older Literacy Loot posts from this summer, please check out these links:

Introducing…. Literacy Loot! Week 1

Literacy Loot (2) Reading signs for the home

Literacy Loot (3) Buttons and T-shirts

Literacy Loot (4) Library Stamp, Notebook iPad Cover, T-shirt

Literacy Loot (5) Read & Write Banners, Grasshopper stapler, and Grammar Plates

As always, please let me know if you see literacy loot out there that you think is deserving of being featured on the blog. Until then, happy reading and shopping!

Lesley ♥

Literacy Loot: Back to School Teacher Treasures! PART 2

literacy loot memeLiteracy Loot is a weekly post that features cool and unique literacy items found online and in stores for the classroom, home and even to wear!

Hello, literacy lovers! August is flying by, and  I’m featuring even more treasure for all you savvy teachers with classrooms to fill with cool literacy loot. This week’s items are sure to make your classroom even more functional and fun!

library stamp

Last week’s featured personalized library stamp was very popular (check it out here: Back to School Teacher Treasures Week 1 ), so I have decided to feature one each week during the month of August. Listed at $24.95, this simple, self inking stamp is the perfect addition to any teacher’s classroom library. You can even choose your ink color – black, blue, red, green, or brown. 
The Stampin’ Place
 features multiple library stamp options.

writebanner

readbanner

Can we just take a moment and look at these adorable classroom banners?! Wouldn’t they look great above a center or in a cozy reading or writing corner? Love them! They are listed at $17 and $15, and Gifts By Gaby has several more banners, like a personalized pencil teacher door sign, that you will probably want to check out.

grasshopper

This stapler from Anthropologie is one cool office supply. Your fellow teachers are sure to have desk envy when they see this little guy, and you definitely won’t have trouble getting a volunteer to staple packets either.  For $18, this stapler can be prominently displayed on your desk or even in a writing center.

This week’s luxury item…

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I can always count on Modcloth for having something quirky and fun for the home. They featured their Gourmet Grammarian Dish Set for $49.99 on Facebook yesterday, and this cool and functional conversation starting dinnerware is sure to impress your dinner guests.

Next week there will be even more Teacher Treasures featured, but in the meantime, if you’d like to see some older Literacy Loot posts from this summer, please check out these links:

Introducing… Literacy Loot!

Signs for the Home

Buttons and T-shirts

Back to School Teacher Treasures

As always, please let me know if you see literacy loot out there that you think is deserving of being featured on the blog. Until then, happy reading and shopping!

Lesley ♥

Literacy Loot: Back to School Teacher Treasures!

literacy loot memeLiteracy Loot is a weekly post that features cool and unique literacy items found online and in stores for the classroom, home and even to wear! Join me in sharing your find of the week!

Hello, literacy lovers! During the month of August, I will feature treasure for all you savvy teachers with classrooms to fill with cool literacy loot. This week’s items are sure to make your classroom more functional and fun!

book stamp

Listed at $32, this cute personalized, self inking stamp is the perfect addition to any teacher’s classroom library. In total, there are 17 teacher stamp options from this Etsy store. I am also a big fan of the stamps that say “From the Library of” for lending personal books to friends, colleagues and relatives. This is one worth checking out!

notebook ipad case

In the market for a really cool iPad cover? This composition notebook cover from cartelco on Etsy.com should do the trick. It is listed for $60, and from the description sounds pretty durable and functional. Click on the picture for more info!

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I am obsessed with this $22.99 t-shirt from Skreened.com and cannot wait to wear it during the first week of school. Thanks to my #nerdybookclub pal @rantryan for sharing it on Twitter. I love it!

Stay tuned for next week when I scour the internet for more fun and functional teacher treasures for back to school month! In the meantime, if you’d like to see some older Literacy Loot posts from this summer, please check out these links:

Introducing…. Literacy Loot! Week 1

Literacy Loot (2) Reading signs for the home

Literacy Loot (3) Buttons and T-shirts

As always, please let me know if you see literacy loot out there that you think is deserving of being featured on the blog. Until then, happy reading and shopping!

Lesley ♥

Literacy Loot: Buttons and T-Shirts!

literacy loot memeLiteracy Loot is a weekly post that features cool and unique literacy items found online and in stores for the classroom, home and even to wear! Join me in sharing your find of the week!

Hello, literacy lovers! I’m back from our family road trip and the realization of just how many weeks there are before you know what starts is setting in. Meanwhile, I’ve been avoiding my to do lists and looking around for some literacy loot to share. I think I’ve found this week’s winners.

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These adorable little “I Love Books” buttons are from PemberleyPond on Etsy.com. Listed at $3.41 for one button. Larger quantities available. Click on the picture to visit this cute little literacy minded shop!

These simple little buttons are too cute not to be shared. While they might be a little pricey, PemberleyPond is an Etsy store not to be missed. They have bookmarks, cards, and VERY COOL literacy prints. Especially if you are a Jane Austen fan!

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Spend some time on Society 6’s website and you’ll definitely find something that catches your eye. This shirt is listed for $18.99, and you can also get this printed on a tote bag, card, iPhone case, canvas print, etc.

So this shirt pretty much sums up my summer, and I’ll bet I’m not alone!  I like Society 6’s website because when you find something you like, you can printed on a variety of items. They also have a ton of  t-shirt colors to choose from. The search feature is pretty dangerous.

As always, please let me know if you see literacy loot out there that you think is deserving of being featured on the blog. Until then, happy reading and shopping!

Lesley ♥

Literacy Loot: Signs for the Home

literacy loot memeLiteracy Loot is a weekly post that features cool and unique literacy items found online and in stores for the classroom, home and even to wear! Join me in sharing your find of the week!

Hello, literacy lovers! As you read this, I am currently out west on a family vacation probably cursing the heat and eyeing some cute cowgirl boots that will not go with anything I have back in Ohio. I didn’t want you to miss out on more fun literacy loot while I was away… so check it out!  This week’s pick would look great in the home and classroom. It’s a stylish reading declaration to the world!

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Read script handmade wooden sign
from OhDierLiving on etsy.com

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Read handmade wooden sign
from OhDierLiving on etsy.com

These classic handmade designed signs might look great on any wall in your home or classroom. What initially drew me to these pieces were the 20 different color options. Lots of choices to check out! Sunshine and Poppy look very cute! The script read sign is $38 and the regular style is $42. There are other cool items in the store, like a wooden robot and (gasp) a NERD SIGN! Need I say more?

As always, please let me know if you see literacy loot out there that you think is deserving of being featured on the blog. Until then, happy reading and shopping!

Lesley ♥