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Welcome to summer, teachers! Congratulations to you for completing yet another successful year of teaching, learning, and growing – not only your students, but you as well. We are continually amazed and in awe of teachers and their dedication. Now that summer is upon us, we thought we’d share some cool teacher-like things to do as you enjoy some calmer days.

  • Teachers love TED Talks. Here is a list of talks given by brilliant teachers from around the world. In case you need a few more, here you go.
  • Pop some popcorn and treat yourself to a movie night; here is a list of fabulous movies for and inspired by teachers.
  • Take time to de-stress; here’s a playlist to accompany your chill time.
  • If your students are not moving in class, you may wish them to do so. Learn about student’s brains and why it’s crucial for them to move beyond the playground.
  • Rock your summer break with a staycation, some baseball, reading, home décor and other awesome ideas.
  • How about a summer gig? Sure, there is always tutoring, but how about party planning for kids, working at a museum, or becoming a swim instructor? Check out these ideas and here are even more!
  • Keep an eye on your local community calendar for summer events.
  • Go to a concert and stay out late – you don’t have school tomorrow 😉
  • Check out your local art galleries.
  • You can find some rather interesting adventures in your own city, or wherever your travels may take you. Check out Atlas Obscura, a guide that celebrates a different way to look at the world.
  • Take some time to learn about all the various video sites for educators.
  • Take an online course, here are 25 sites to get you started.
  • Become a GlobalXplorer right from your desk using this online platform to analyze a wealth of satellite images currently available to archaeologists.
  • Ready to get paid for your creativity? Check out Patreon!

Last but not least, add some Snotes education to your summer to-do list. We offer this highly accessible tool to you as a way to spark your student’s brains, create amazing Breakout EDU clues and for whatever other creative ideas that come to you. And we know you do come up with creative ideas, please drop us a line and share your ideas with us so we can highlight you in a blog! Also, check out our Pinterest board for more summer fun!

Someone You Know Deserves This

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smileEvery now and again a compliment is in order. Whether it is to turn a frown upside-down or if you are sending it along just because, a true compliment is something that everyone deserves, if not needs, to hear now and then.

At a loss for words? No problem, Snotes to the rescue! We’ve created some lovely compliments for you to share with family, friends, and co-workers. Not only are these words the perfect touch to any moment or any day, they are extra fun to receive since they include colorful animations, a bit of music and an extra layer of secret message fun.

Just in case the recipient is unsure on how to read the, make sure to send along a link to this page. Here they will learn how to read a Snote – as well as how to make their own Snote so they can send a compliment right back to you. Compliments going full circle! We certainly like the sound of that.

Click on any of the statements below to view the Snote:

Your smile is contagious, you light up the room

All that you touch turns to gold

When I am down I think of you and feel better

You are my first wonderful thought in the morning

You warm my heart with your amazing smile

You are the most unique being in the universe

I’d travel to the end of the universe to find you

Lately, this world has felt extremely heavy. We are bombarded with so much distressing and heart wrenching news. We at Snotes sincerely wish to provide our fans with a way to send small expressions that go a long way. We hope that those who receive these Snotes will pause, and within that pause, will experience a bit of joy.

Happy day to you all!

A Now For Something Completely Quirky

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beyonceSummer is the time to lighten up! It’s the time to lighten your work load so you can enjoy more outdoor time and vacation; we wear lighter clothing, we eat lighter fare and we enjoy more sun-light. So why not bring a bit of fun-light into someone’s day with a quirky compliment to lighten the mood. You are invited to spend some time with us on the lighter side, where you’ll find some seriously quirky compliments that you can share with friends today.

Everything you do should be on TV

You’re smarter than Google and Mary Poppins combined

Your eyes are so fierce it’s like looking at Beyoncé strut

You inspire me, and strangers, you inspire many

You are not someone I pretend not to see in public

If sarcasm is a skill, you’ve mastered it

The zombies will never attack you out of respect

Even if you’re cloned, you’ll still be one of a kind

You are the superhero of good looks

I’ll stop finding you awesome when pigs fly

My horoscope says you are the one for me

I love you more than I love puppies

You make me happier than a box of kittens

It is our sincerest hope that these Snotes bring smiles and laughter to those who receive them. Also, we hope you are inspired to create some of your own. We offer free Snotes accounts just for signing up; for a small $1.99 one time charge, you can sign up for a premium account and gain access to a plethora of animated themes, colors, fonts and more – just as you have seen and experienced with the Snotes we shared with you here. Happy Quirky Day to You!

Spies and Secret Messaging – Part 2

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spy2In our previous blog we shared spy technologies of days gone by. Today we reveal a bit more of the tools utilized by the spies of yesteryear. Read on!

Cipher Disk: Developed by Italian architect and author Leon Battista Alberti, this device consisted of two concentric circles; each circle included the alphabet, one circle moved, while the other remained stationary. Though a simple device, it was used in a variety of ways.

Pigeon Camera: Just as it sounds, a small time-delayed camera was attached to a homing pigeon. These mini-aerial-photographers were amazing; some were even awarded for their bravery.

Tree Stump Bug: US Intelligence Agents once placed a bug inside a tree stump, which was then hidden in a forested area in Moscow. The bug picked up and transmitted satellite communications. In order to forego battery changes and potential discovery, the device was solar powered; sunlight came through the top of the stump, which appeared to be opaque, but was actually transparent. It may have stumped the KGB for a time, but it was eventually discovered.

Dog Doo Transmitter: This transmitter looked like dog doo, but was actually a rather complex device. Since it did look like doo-doo, the likelihood was high that folks would steer clear, though there was always the chance that a clean up crew would come along.

Hidden Cameras: Candid Camera was a popular television show that involved a hidden camera catching some funny practical and harmless jokes played on unsuspecting folks. Spy Cameras were quite the opposite; they were meant to catch unsuspecting folks in order to gather information about sinister and secret goings on. Such mini-cameras were hidden in numerous items like buttonholes, fountain pens, key chains, briefcases, cigarette cases, cigarette lighters and rings.

Cyanide Glasses: If the future is not looking so bright, these specs may come in handy. Hidden inside the tip was a cyanide pellet that could be used if the future looked a bit more bleak and torturous.

Now it’s your turn to play spy! With a Snotes Premium Account you are provided with even more options for creating truly secret notes. There is a “Line Jumble” option, which allows you to change the order of appearance of the lines of your message, making it more difficult to figure out. For example, “THE QUICK BROWN FOX JUMPED OVER THE LAZY DOG” could be rearranged to: “JUMPED OVER BROWN FOX LAZY DOG THE QUICK”. The key is to make sure that you have only one number assigned to each line.

There is also an option for changing the “Axis” or reference line, which causes the lines to appear at different angles and make reading the Snote even more challenging.

While creating your Snote, you can always click on the “Help” button, located in the upper right hand corner of the Snotes Generator page, for more information on how to make the most of Snotes. Find you inner spy today and make some secret message Snotes!

Spies and Secret Messaging

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spy1The very idea of “spies” conjures up sleek daredevils ready to jump from a plane at any given moment or masterminds creating innovative spy technologies used to listen in on an enemy’s secret conversations.

Movie spies like James Bond have plenty of interesting spy gadgets at their disposal. Spy gadgets are not just the things of movies; some such gadgets actually did (and do) exist! Let’s take a look back and find out some old school tools spies used to gather intel and send their own secret messages.

Lipstick Pistol: Used in the 1960s by the KGB, these lipstick cases delivered a “kiss of death.” The case contained a 4.5mm single shot weapon. Sure to help any lady spy find a quick way to deliver some real lip service.

More Ways to Pack a Pistol: Packing hidden heat came in many other interesting forms including gloves, tobacco pipes, and mobile phones.

Spy-Coins: Not a form of payment accepted only by spies, instead spy-coins provided an ingenious way to send secret messages, hold suicide poisons and transfer microfilms.

Transmitter Shoes: Get Smart fans will immediately think of Maxwell Smart’s shoe phone, but transmitters in shoes were a real “heel” deal. A conversation could be transmitted to a monitoring station, leaving the shoe-wearing spy to walk all over his enemies.

Spy Umbrella: It’s sure to be a rainy day for the target that meets up with this umbrella. AKA the Bulgarian Umbrella, the shaft of the umbrella was modified to deliver poison via a tiny pellet. One was used to assassinate Georgi Markov, a Bulgarian dissident.

Enigma Cipher Machine: Invented by the Germans, the Enigma Cipher Machine was essentially used to create secret messages through letter substitution; another letter would be substituted as each letter was typed – the one who knew the deciphering code could retrieve the resulting message, leaving the rest to only imagine.

During World War II, and quite possibly the event that finally helped to end the war, the Enigma Code was cracked by a mathematician named Alan Turing. You can get your own taste of creating coded messages – then challenge your friends to crack the code.

A Snotes Premium Account provides users with themed animations that offer a special twist – your Snote message will be automatically scrambled so that the individual you’re sending it to will have to type in the letters shown on each line and use our Secret Decoder to unscramble it for them! Get started creating your own secret messages today!

Happy Mother’s Day from Snotes!

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IMG_4780Throughout history we have celebrated mothers. Anna Jarvis, who in 1908 held a memorial ceremony in honor of her own mother as well as all mothers, created the holiday. She wrote numerous letters to businesses, various churches and politicians to promote the day. Her efforts led people in the United States to begin to recognize Mother’s Day, and the celebration spread to other countries. In 1914, Woodrow Wilson made it official and declared the second Sunday of May as Mother’s Day in the USA.

Mothers nurture us, teach us, feed us, clean up after us, fund our fun and education, and put us before themselves. They ask for little in return. Moms tend to see your happiness and well-being as payment for all their hard work. Of course, they deserve at least one day of recognition, and this year we will do so on May 8, 2016.

So how will you celebrate your mother this year?

In the USA we make mom breakfast in bed or take her to brunch. Many times there are flowers, if not jewelry involved. Mom is to do no work on this day. Other countries, like France for example, celebrate Mother’s Day in much the same way.

In Mexico, Mother’s Day is serious business. It is by far the busiest day of the year for restaurants. The day is filled with great food, much celebration, flowers (an absolute must) and music by way of serenading mariachis.

Brazilians will tell you that Mother’s Day is second only to Christmas when it comes to gifts, church gatherings, and performances. Moms can expect a fabulous barbecue in their honor on this day.

In Japan, moms are given carnations, which represent the gentle strength of mothers. Children will typically create a drawing for mom; several areas even hold art contests. Of course, kids do the chores for the day, leaving mom to rest and relax.

Australians also present carnations to mom. Mother’s Day in Australia is also a day for raising funds for women’s causes.

Ethiopians celebrate mothers as part of a three-day festival, which celebrates clear skies after the rainy season. Daughters traditionally gift mom with vegetables, butter, spices and cheese, while sons bring meat.

In Serbia, lots of rope sales take place in December, which is also when the holidays of Mother’s Day, Father’s Day and Children’s Day are celebrated. Children are tied up and must agree to behave before being let loose on Children’s Day. Next it’s mom’s turn; on her day she is tied up and must supply treats and gifts to the children before being untied. Dads are also tied up on their day and not set free until they provide Christmas gifts to their family.

No matter your way of celebrating Mom, a few loving words from you, and crafted into a colorful and animated Snote, is a great way to celebrate and honor her.

With a Snotes Premium account, you can create and print your own customized greeting card with a true message from the heart. Or you could get really creative and print out all kinds of Snotes to Mom – leaving them taped to the refrigerator, at the kitchen table, on top of the washer or dryer or delivered on a tray when you serve her breakfast in bed – all with the message of no cooking, no cleaning, no washing or drying – today all you do is get loved.

The wonderful thing about Snotes is that we supply the canvas and leave you to come up with more creative, unexpected ways to surprise Mom and to let her know again and again just how much she means to you.

Learn how easy it is to make a Snote, and send along your love to mom today!

Spring Break will be here soon

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spring (1)Soon schools will be on break. Whether your family is staying in town or traveling, the kids will require entertainment. Electronic devices definitely have the power to keep boredom at bay, but we know that parents are always on the lookout for games that not only entertain, but also require kids to use their brain – maybe even learn something new. With that in mind, here are some ideas for you!

Snotes Quotes: This free game can be downloaded from iTunes or Google Play. In Snotes Quotes there is a hidden message, which is read by rotating the Snote counter-clockwise. Each message features a famous quote and challenges players to guess the author. Guess quickly and correctly to earn top points; challenge friends to beat high scores. Included is an online leaderboard, where the top competitors vie for the top spots. Those that master the game will surely wish to share their scores on Facebook and Twitter!

Snotes Messenger App: What kid doesn’t enjoy sharing secrets? This is yet another free offering that can be found on iTunes or Google Play. The Snotes Messenger App provides kids with a fast and fun mobile conversation! Participants type in their message and then choose a color scheme; a unique Snote is then created right before their eyes. The Snote can then be sent to a friend via Facebook, Messenger, Twitter, Email – or even better app to app – get your friends to download the app and become their Snote friend as well. Once the friend receives their secret message Snote, it can then be manipulated in order to discover the secret message hidden within. Now it’s their turn to make their own secret message and send one right back.

Snotes On-Line Generator: Via a laptop or tablet, kids can take Snotes to a whole new level of design at Snotes.com. Choose from several different animated backgrounds, shapes, fonts, colors and more; there truly is something for everyone. Snotes are easy to create and share and so much fun for the recipient to read! This quick tutorial is a great place to start. Snotes offers free accounts, fans will surely wish to upgrade to a premium account, for a one-time charge of only $1.99. A premium account provides even more artistic flexibility, offering dozens more animations, colors and the ability to make Snote reading even more challenging by scrambling the message or using our Secret Decoder.

The possibilities are endless. We made Snotes fun and easy, so you can make them secret and special!

So Much to Celebrate       

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celebrateIt seems we’ve gone crazy with days to celebrate! Just this month alone we saw National Thank a Mail Carrier Day (February 4th), National Send a Card to a Friend Day (February 7th), even National Gumdrop Day (February 15th). It may seem that our celebrating has become a bit out of control, but really, it’s so fun to have something to celebrate each and every day. It also provides a perfect reason to touch base with someone and send along an e-card!

At Snotes, we make it easy to create e-cards in minutes. We provide you with a unique, fun and interesting platform from which to launch your own personalized e-cards. We offer you a free account, giving you the opportunity to play around with Snotes and see how fun it is to create and share custom messages!

The free account includes colorful animated backgrounds, shapes, fonts and colors, so you can pick those that best illustrate and/or enhance your message. Once you have created your Snote, you have the option to send it along to the recipient via email, text, Facebook or Twitter. The first time you send along a Snote, you may also wish to share this video, which shows how to Read a Snote. For a one-time cost of $1.99, you can graduate to a Premium Account, quadrupling your choices in colors, animations and more.

Before you know it, you’ll be sending along greetings every day! If you’re not sure what to celebrate, check out the National Day Calendar, which lists a plenitude of national daily and monthly celebrations. Did you know you can even register your own National Day? Check it out and do so here.

Even without National Days, there truly is something to celebrate each day. Celebrate love, friendship, joy or grace. Celebrate snow, rain, sunshine or blue skies. Celebrate vacation, work accomplishments, new starts and traditional ways. Whatever you wish to celebrate you can do so with a Snote. It’s all right at your fingertips, so try it out today!

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