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Charmaine

Journalism school + editing + university newspaper 2010-2013 Education grad school + full-time teaching internship 2013-2014 Teaching elementary grades + Substitute teaching 2014-2023
  • August 23, 2023

5 Important Tips for Air Travel with a Lap Infant

Air travel with a baby is not for the faint of heart, but it is worth it. Pictured is my husband holding our daughter on the plane to see out the window.

If you're wondering whether it's worth it, or at least tolerable, to travel thousands of feet in the air with your under-two-year-old sitting, laying and gymnasticking over your lap, read on. We...

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  • August 11, 2023

How to Stay Organized as a Substitute Teacher

It's great to be organized as a substitute teacher. Pictured is the author in a classroom, ready to teach.

It's essential to stay organized as a substitute teacher-- how else will you be able to show up on time to be your very best part-time teacher nomad self? Imagine you're finally...

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  • August 9, 2023

The Truth About the Disadvantages of Substitute Teaching

There are some disadvantages to substitute teaching that can't be ignored. Pictured is an overwhelmed teacher with her head on the desk.

While there are enough benefits to being a substitute teacher to keep me in the job, there are also some real, sizeable disadvantages. My aim is to give an honest portrayal of...

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  • August 8, 2023

6 Ways Substitutes Can Prepare for the School Year

It's good to prepare for a new school year as a substitute. Pictured is me with books falling vs. me with a stable stack of books. Prepared!

Substitute teaching is a flexible job, which I find translates into refreshingly elastic Augusts each new school year. I get to wave casually at the school buses shuttling by instead of scurrying...

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  • August 4, 2023

27 Worthwhile Side Gig Ideas for Teachers in 2023

A woman seeming pensive, probably considering which side gig to pursue.

As a teacher, I was no stranger to the side gig. Now as a stay-at-home-mom, we’re still on quite familiar terms (yo, Giggity!) I’m proof that it’s possible to hold a side...

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  • August 2, 2023

5 Reasons Why So Many Teachers Side Hustle

A photo of a woman in an apron, like she is working for a side hustle.

Hordes of teachers are trading their school lanyards in for other uniforms in the evenings, weekends, and summers to side hustle, or "moonlight," as they say. Moonlighting sounds elegant and romantic and...

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  • July 29, 2023

Mom Making Money: 6 Side Hustles I’ve Actually Tried

A review of my side hustles: This photo is from teaching and making chili for a contest.

Some of the side hustles extolled by Internet gurus sound too good to be true. And honestly, most of them are. I find a whole bunch of success stories skim over all...

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  • July 25, 2023

My Side Hustle as a Substitute Teacher

A picture of the author substitute teaching-- or, well, on a break from substitute teaching. She is smiling in a selfie in front of monster fabric.

Substitute teaching can sound like a pretty sweet gig at first-- filling in for a teacher on your selected days, carrying out the lesson plan and actually getting to go home, free...

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  • July 20, 2023

Is Babysitting a Good Side Job? My Experience

A popular babysitting toy: Animal fridge magnets.

Welcome to my series on my personal experiences in earning side income! Here I share details of my own stories in order to bring to light honest reflections. It should be noted...

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  • July 18, 2023

My Experience with House Cleaning as a Side Job

A picture of me cleaning with a sponge.

Welcome to my series on my personal experiences in earning side income! Here I share details of my own stories in order to bring to light honest reflections. It should be noted...

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  • July 14, 2023

Is Starting a TPT Shop Worth It? My experience

A long term substitute teacher's desk with books and pencils.

Welcome to my series on my personal experiences in earning side income! Here I share details of my own stories in order to bring to light honest reflections. It should be noted...

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  • July 11, 2023

Can a Home Bakery Be Profitable? My Experience

My first stand for my home bakery showcased several of my sweets, including whoopie pies, cupcakes and cookies.

Welcome to my series on my personal experiences in earning side income! Here I share details of my own stories in order to bring to light honest reflections. It should be noted...

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Charmaine
Charmaine

Former Teacher ☼ Substitute ☼ Writer ☼ Mom

Recent Posts

  • A mom and substitute teacher going for a walk with her daughter!

    Life as a Postpartum Substitute Teacher: What It’s Really Like

    May 13, 2025
  • A teacher smiling happily with smiley faces and daisies in the background.

    So, You Want to Quit Teaching and Better Your Life?

    April 16, 2025
  • "Amos Takes the Skyway" is a children's book about an Amish boy who is determined to cycle over the Skyway Bridge.

    Amos Takes the Skyway: An Engaging and Informative Classroom Readaloud

    December 2, 2024
  • A happy teacher sporting her DIY teacher pencil shirt.

    How to Make a Simple Pencil Shirt

    October 15, 2024
  • How to live your best pumpkin spice era this fall (for cheap!). The author is smiling amongst a pile of mums and pumpkin spice creamer.

    How to Live in Your Pumpkin Spice Era for Cheap

    September 24, 2024
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