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 As the school year begins once again, many students can’t help but dread their inevitable return. Their parents may be doing some dreading as well when they imagine facing the challenge of inspiring their kids to get excited about school. This infographic can help get the whole family ready to charge back into an academic setting with enthusiasm. Early education […]

  Preparing for the beginning of a new school year can be daunting to say the least. However, as long as you’re organized, you can maximize your chances of getting things off to a smooth start. With this in mind, it’s a good idea to put some careful thought into exactly how your classroom is designed and decorated, and here […]

Disclosure:  I was sent a free product for review purposes. By this time, your kids are probably settling into school life.  My daughter has been in school about two weeks now.  More than likely, you have all the school supplies you need, and this is just the time of year when your kids start losing things.  It’s nice to get […]

If you have a little one going to school, you may be very thankful that today’s feature happened.  On this date in 1873, the school board of St. Louis, Missouri, authorized the first public kindergarten.  It was opened by educational pioneer, Susan Blow. I hope that they never do away with free public kindergarten because in my opinion, it is […]

Back 2 School Bash: Kids Have 2 Eat! Sponsored by: FreckleBox, YumEarth and Yummi Pouch Hosted by:  Savory Savings Co-hosted by: Joy Makin’ Mamas, Swanky POV and Failing Perfect   It is time to head back to school and that also means back to packing lunches (if you were lucky enough to have the summer off from that!)  With the need […]

School Supply Stock Up Giveaway! Sponsored by: Staples Hosted by:  Savory Savings Co-hosted by: Swanky POV and Failing Perfect Back to School is upon us all and that means buying school supplies in bulk like crayons, markers, notebooks, glue and more!  Staples can help you #MakeMoreHappen with your budget and want to help kick-start the shopping by giving you $25!  Krista […]

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There is not much better than getting ready to go back to school. There’s just something about all the new school supplies, pencils, pens, fun notebooks and paper and of course a new back pack. And the styles, colors, and patterns are so fun in this day and age–much better than when I was in school. Pattern LA is one […]

Disclosure: I got this product as part of an advertorial. Planners are something that I definitely need.  My life gets crazier and crazier as the years go on.  I am not a full-time classroom teacher, but I am a substitute teacher (in eight districts), and I am the mother of an active, 10-year-old girl.  My older niece is also a […]