We could all use a better day sometimes. Today, a Littleton teacher's day was made better thanks to Office Max and MomItForward. The "A Day Made Better" program is wrapping up this week as it has spanned the country, surprising teachers with huge boxes of classroom supplies and some with $1,000 gift cards! Their goal? To put an end to teacher-funded classrooms.

Mrs. Suzanne Speir of Ralph Moody Elementary in Littleton Public Schools received her surprise on Tuesday, September 29. With a little help from Jenna Hallock, the nominating mother, Barb Likos made arrangements to deliver the box. Ralph Moody's principal, Doug Andrews, with thrilled with the presentation and full of "thank yous" to all involved.

Mrs. Speir was nearly speechless, but told us, "I never win anything!" She was extremely gracious considering the disruption to her classroom.

Of course, the children in Mrs. Speir's first grade class might have been the most excited of all. They couldn't wait to dig through the box bursting with markers, folders, pens and pencils, push pins, and much much more.

Mom It Forward (MIF) is an organization based on a simple principle: together, moms can make a difference. By partnering with organizations like Office Max that support cause driven marketing campaigns, MIF can reach a greater number of moms, children, and communities.

In the meantime, consider what you can do for your local classroom teachers. A simple gift of extra paper, crayons, or paper towels can cost an individual less than $10, but when added together they make a significant difference in what our teachers are paying out of their own pocket.

We can make a difference. And yes, we can make each day better.