Today I’m linking up Vegas Style for Five for Friday.
1. I’m ready.
Before a trip, I go crazy with the research. I create cheat sheets for myself so I can remember all the awesome ideas I found on the web. This time, there are about 600 people taking the same trip, so I decided to share the Tips and Tricks I found on the web as a FREEBIE on TPT.
2. Teaching and Gambling Together? I’m in!
As a teacher, we tend to take side jobs. About 8 years ago, I started working for Ace Casino Rentals. When people are having parties, fundraisers, or grad nights, they hire us to bring a play money casino to their event. I deal blackjack, poker (Texas Hold ‘Em) and Craps. This is less like a job and more like getting paid to have a blast at amazing parties. I met my husband working for Ace so we had them come to our wedding.
Hanging out on a boat at sunset by the San Francisco Bay Bridge ready to deal. Rough job. |
Dealing blackjack across from my hubby. |
It’s my wedding, and I’m on the playing side of the Craps table, but I can’t stop teaching. |
My husband, Chris, even jumped behind a table to deal blackjack to family and friends for a bit during our reception. |
I included some blackjack and craps basics in my freebie.
3. Girl’s Trip!
My friend, Sarah, and I are traveling to Vegas together. This is my first Girl’s Trip and Sarah’s first time in Vegas. I love Sarah. She is so much fun. I can’t wait!
Sarah and I with our men at my wedding. We got married in Sarah’s folk’s amazing back yard (and had the casino in their decked out garage). |
4. Celebrity Chefs and Yummy Food
One of the things I love to research is where to eat. Working in Napa, I’m lucky enough to have amazing restaurants all around. I remember the first time I ate at an award winning restaurant. I remember that first bite. Food was so much better than I ever thought it could be. When I travel, I love to read all the reviews and pick fun places to eat.
I love cooking and watching cooking shows. Luckily, so does Sarah. Last night we sat down and made reservations for some fun celebrity chef restaurants.
5. Bloggers are Real?!
The internet is a funny thing. It makes it so easy to communicate with people all over the world. I’ve “met” so many amazing teachers through blogs and TPT. Now, I get to meet some of those people in real life. How cool is that? Will I get to meet you?
Some of those wonderful people I’m meeting will be having a sale.
Be sure to check out the sale linky.
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Sarah Magallano says
OH MY GOSH I CAN'T WAAAAIIIIITTTTT!!!!!! :^D
Meagan England says
Thank you for linking up! I'm super excited to share great blogs next week.
Meagan
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Ms. Chrissy B says
Thanks for sharing all the Vegas info! I'm not a gambler – I'll spend about thirty bucks on penny slots and I can walk away 🙂 I think I'm going to set up a sale for the days I'm in Vegas! I'll link up! Thanks!
Buzzing with Ms. B
Karyn says
I love how organized you are! You're a great planner! I hope you have a blast! Wish I was going!
Karyn
Karen Hester says
Thanks for hosting this! I'm all set up and ready to go for the sale. Have fun in Vegas!
karen
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Mrs. Burgen says
A friend of mine had a poker party for his 40th birthday. It was SO fun! It's where I learned how to play craps ( not sure if that was a good thing…lol). Thanks for all the great tips for Vegas. I can't wait! See you there!
Heather Renz says
Hey Mercedes, It was great meeting you in Vegas!! Thank you so much for creating the Vegas cheat sheet. My daughter really appreciated it when she was trying to learn craps. She never did get the courage to play for real, but she still loved the handout! Thanks for all of your hard work on it. I look forward to staying in touch via the blogging world!
– Heather
Mrs. Renz' Class
Jennifer Zoglman says
Hi! It was great meeting you in Vegas at the TPT Conference! I’m your newest follower and added a link to your site in our Vegas Baby blog here: http://astutehoot.com/vegas-baby/
Best wishes with your TPT store.
Warmly,
Jen
Astute Hoot: Tools for the Wise Teacher
http://www.astutehoot.com