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Is it just me, or is the best moment on either The Biggest Loser or Extreme Makeover the Big Reveal?

It’s that moment when the man or woman who has sweated and cried, been hungry and been determined, walks through the doors of that restaurant and re-enters life again among family and friends–

the same, but beautifully different, as well.

It’s the moment when the bus moves and the family that has struggled-long, sees a mansion with their names on the title, and can move forward in life,

the same, but beautifully different, as well.

It’s a moment worth celebrating, every. single. season.

Our website has undergone a bit of a makeover during the past two weeks. We’ve switched facebook names and twitter handles. We’ve re-designed banners and sidebars. We’ve changed links and texts and taglines.

And, this week, we are walking back into the room of the blogworld,

the same, but beautifully different, as well.

As I mentioned earlier, the Inspired Teacher blog is partnering with a fantastic teaching supply store in St. Louis, The Teachers’ Lounge. The owners, Scott and Laura Gurley, have a heart for teachers and for making their jobs easier, more efficient, and more effective. They desire to create an online space of collaboration and encouragement for educators worldwide {sound familiar?}, and they are willing to help our site gain traction in this ocean that is the world- wide- web through a partnership with their thriving online company.

Consider it a win/win. And this week is our new site’s Big Reveal. We think it’s pretty exciting stuff.

What You Should Know about My Teachers Lounge, Moving Forward:

1. My Teachers Lounge is a blog, not an infomercial. Our writers will still be writing the same inspirational ideas and tips like they always have. No one is trying to sell anyone, anything. While we will still be hosting giveaways and while we will be occasionally talking about products we love, the underlying theme of this blog {to inspire teachers} will not change.

2.  There are Lots of Doors to the Lounge. Virtually-speaking, you can get to our site one of several ways.  If you type in any of the following, you’ll find yourself at our blog:

http://www.inspiredteacher.net

http://www.the-teachers-lounge.com/blog

http://www.my-teachers-lounge.com

http://www.myteacherslounge.net

Yup, talk about a room that’s easily accessible! So, check out the list above. Pick the one that’s easiest for you to remember, and then, remember it.

3. Join the Community. Win Cool Stuff. Every month, we will be working hard to provide teachers with free gifts. While sometimes the giveaways will depend on comments or involvement with specific posts, many times we will be randomly selecting winners our subscribers {and sometimes from our facebook fans}. You heard correctly– once you subscribe to our weekly newsletter {we promise NOT to flood your inbox!}, you are automatically entered for the majority of all future giveaways! No extra comments or checking back or tweeting something seven times–  just subscribe, and you’re done. For the life of the blog {for as long as we can afford it or people are willing to give stuff away, at least}. For about a kajillion awesome future giveaways. {Now, that’s a party in and of itself.}

So, in review, teaching friends:

A. Like us on facebook here:  My Teachers Lounge facebook page.  {Or simply on the sidebar– remember to like the PAGE, not just this POST.}

B.  Subscribe to our weekly newsletter {it’s free and easy}, by entering your email address below. . .

C. Get automatically entered to win cool, adorable, practical, personalized, teacher-y gifts for the life of the blog. {It’s that simple.}

*And, if you are already a subscriber, no need to subscribe again!  Our accounts on the newsletter are staying the same.*

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And what party is complete without some presents?  What Big Reveal doesn’t involve cake and balloons and free stuff? This week we’ll be giving away several prizes to celebrate our new parternship with The Teachers Lounge, so be sure to go ahead and subscribe or facebook-like us today.

1.  Our first gift will be this adorable personalized rubber self-inked stamper from etsy shop, StampsHandmadeforYou. The stamp will be personalized with your name and there are several designs you can choose from, including an address stamp or a signature stamp {check the stamp options out here– they are awesome!}. The neat thing is that the stamp is self-inking– so no separate pad of ink to keep up with!

2.  Our second free giveaway is this personalized sign for your classroom door, hand-painted by Kelley from KellsArt.  Kelley’s etsy shop features personalized gifts for great prices, and I have no doubt the teachers on your hall might be just a little jealous of you with this hanging on your door.  The winner will get to talk with Kelley about personalization options.

3. And our third gift for the launch party is this upcycled dry-erase board message center. ReverieCreations is a shop that creates whimsical home decor and paper products. This message board center will dress up a corner of any room {and who says it has to stay at school?}, and has cute button accents and a vintage frame. {I am thinking a perfect place for a “Quote of the Day” for your students? Or, maybe just the grocery list in your kitchen?}

4. Finally, our fourth giveaway will be this colorful 2012 desk calendar from the etsy shop ArtsyNikki . Nikki is a graphic designer and each month features a different color. The calendar comes with a jewel case that forms an easel-like display.  Perfect for the teacher’s desk!

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All facebook fans {for the MyTeachersLounge PAGE, not this post}and subscribers will be automatically entered to win one of the above prizes. If you’d like an extra entry, facebook-share this post or email some teacher-friends the link, and leave us a comment telling us that you did.  The giveaway will end next Sunday night and will be announced next Monday morning.

We hope the coming months will find you often visiting this virtual Teachers Lounge. We are so grateful for your company!

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