Back To School Deals 8/10 – 8/16

This is it. Tomorrow is the first day of first grade for my daughter – it is officially time to go back to school! Supplies have been purchased, her backpack has been packed and the ever-so-important first day of school outfit has been selected. Here she comes first grade!  If you …

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Target Back To School Shopping

Get Excited – It’s Back-To-School Shopping Time

I have this theory about back-to-school shopping — getting excited about school supply shopping can set the tone for the entire year. It is more than going out to pick up the requisite supplies, it is the kick off for a whole new year of possibilities. When kids are excited about picking out …

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Back to School

Back To School Deals 8/3 – 8/9

How is your back to school shopping going? We are virtually done. There are a few minor things and wish list items we need, but we are nearly there. (The big thing is that we still need a first day of school outfit!!)  If you still have shopping to do, …

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Back To School Countdown Printables

Back To School Countdown Free Printable

In our house, the countdown until school starts is on. We we try to cram in the last bits of summer fun and all of our back to school shopping, the questions about how many days until school starts have already started. To help my kids keep track of the …

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5 Things You Should Know About First Grade Common Core

5 Things You Should Know About First Grade

After a fun year in Kindergarten, and a nice summer break it is nearly time to return to school. This year K will be in First grade. As emotional as I was about the start of Kindergarten last year, first grade seems just as monumental. Even though she will attend the …

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Frozen Back to School

13 Frozen Back To School Supplies

Frozen mania continues in my house with my girls wanting anything and everything Frozen. Even back to school supplies can’t escape the cast of Elsa’s magical spell. And we love it! Frozen Thermos FUNtainer – These are the best water bottles ever. My girls have several of them. (Shhh Frozen ones are on …

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