Room 1021

For school lovers.

09/01/2026

I blinked and it’s somehow September…!?!

Which means we’re back with our Cool School Days series so you never miss a special day. Here’s what we’re celebrating this month. 💛

08/23/2026

I woke up today with some major Sunday scaries! Tomorrow will be my 12th first day of school, and I still get nervous every single year. This year looks different for me too. I’m working part time at a new school… So if you’re also getting to know new staff and new students, I’m right there with you.

Here are six mantras I’ll be reminding myself of throughout the day tomorrow. 🩷

If you’re also starting a new year tomorrow, I’m wishing you the best first day! And if you’re one of the DMPS teachers who was affected by the last minute changes, I see you. 🫶🏼 You’ve got this.

08/07/2026

I took your wonderful suggestions and added another batch for the Lizzie tee! If there’s still one I’m missing, let me know. 🦋💿💅🏻☎️

08/04/2026

Meet The Lizzie Tee! Are you as obsessed as I am?!?!!

One of my sweet customers, Cassidy, sent me a message about making grade level team shirts. She created the most perfect slideshow with her ideas (she’s a teacher, so of course she did!) and I loved them.

When I sent her the mockups, she said.. it’s so Lizzie McGuire! So that’s how this tee got its name. The perfect Y2K-ish shirt for the new school year. 🦋💿💅🏻☎️

07/03/2026

I’ve been very busy enjoying summer, but here are a few recent projects I’ve worked on the last few months. 😌

06/09/2026

I don’t usually take selfie pics like this, but of course I had to on the last day in my own classroom for who knows how long! I hope future me looks back at this picture feeling proud.

Now that school is officially out, it’s all kind of hitting me at once. I felt a lot of emotions walking out of my school for the last time. Am I totally crazy for taking this leap?! What if things don’t work out and I’m not able to grow my business like I thought?

I am so blessed to have such a supportive husband who keeps encouraging me to go for it. But I still feel the pressure to provide for our family and pull equal weight. The cost of living is wild, especially with kids, so the financial side of things is what makes me the most nervous. And let’s be honest… I still want to be able to go out for chips and queso every now and then. 🙃

The past 11 years of teaching at the elementary level here in Des Moines have been so life changing and molded me into the person I am today. So now it’s time to bet on the work I’ve put into Room 1021 as I start year 12. I’m so excited to be able to work part time teaching a subject I love AND spend that same amount of time to grow my business.

Want to know the thing I’m most excited about for my days off? Getting to do drop off and pickup as my son starts preschool this fall. 🥲 Even if things don’t work out and this part time chapter only lasts a year, I know this is a really special year to take that chance.

But first… SUMMER!

06/03/2026

Teachers, tap and hold to get YOUR summer assignment ☀️

These are all things I am hoping to do for a slow and relaxing 90s kind of summer. What did I miss?!

And if yours happens to land on the farmers market, I’ll see you there. 😌

05/31/2026

West Des Moines orders are shipping and I couldn’t be more excited!

05/30/2026

Cedar Rapids! We’re at the first market today and would love to see you.

Emma is holding down the fort today! And not only is she my friend, but she’s also a substitute teacher. 😌

Hope to see you there!

05/28/2026

My grass is super green because in approximately one week I will be a teacher on summer break!!!!!

The end of the year is always so bittersweet. But I would be lying if I said I wasn’t looking forward to a slow and relaxing summer.

So every teacher in the home stretch… summer is coming and your grass is about to be very green. I hope you enjoy these last few days with your sweet kiddos. 🥲

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