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We had our annual Back to School dinner tonight. The theme was “I am Like a Star Shining Brightly”. Each child had a star wand 🌟 on the gingerbread cake I made. I also placed a candle for each of them which we later lit, reminding them to shine brightly. It was a sweet evening …
She’s been waiting for this day for a long time. Me…not as much. Today this little lady got her back pack out, insisted on carrying and lunch and toted it all off to her first day of preschool. I just got home from picking her up and she had a great day. I however am still …
The kids and I had a lot of fun working with Kohls this year to get geared up for back to school. We even put together a pin board with pins to help us get inspired for the transition. The boys are going to a new school this year so we’ve got a lot of …
Back-to-School time has always been a favorite time of year for me. I love school supplies and making them even more fun with quirky pencil holders or adding a flower on top is just the ticket. Here are a few of our favorite ways to spruce up supplies: Playful Pencil Holder Heads: We made these for …
My kids love school. Especially my oldest. But let me tell you he’s now entering the 4th grade and things just got real. We sat down and went over his homework expectations for the week (because he still thinks he can run off to the neighbors and play all afternoon/evening like he did in the summer) and …
Just had to pop in and share our little “Knowledge Gives You Wings” cake topper. I made this little guy last minute for the cake at our Back-to-School dinner and Little O claimed him at once. It would have been cute to do each child if I had had the time (it was getting close to …
Summer is flying away and it’s time for us to get set for another school year. In actuality I really love this time of year (if not for mourning summers end). It’s full of promise, new beginnings, slight signs of crispy fall on it’s way…and lots of fresh smelling school supplies! We have a …
There is something special in the air when Back-to-School time runs around. It’s filled with the smell of freshly sharpened pencils, new markers and blank note books begging to be filled. It calls for growth, acheivement, learning and new horizons. And I absolutely LOVE every bit of it. To get set for afterschool homework and crafty afternoons …
//In this photo: A is wearing the Jackson Bear Tee from One Jackson / Children’s Place skinny jeans// A started school 1st Grade yesterday. And like so many, that means that we needed stock up on a great selection of back-to-school attire. What we have found works best for him (and for the elementary school …
My Little O started preschool today. I can’t believe he’s old enough. I feel like A just went to his first day of preschool yesterday! A starts first grade tomorrow and we are equal parts thrilled and a touch melancholy that he’s growing so fast. I love back-to-school though. it has long been one of …