10 Back to School Traditions

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Set up Back to School mantle

I love the idea of decorating the house up a bit to celebrate the new school year. It's no surprise that I'm drawn to everything vintage. 

Here are some of my favorites:

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Special dinner the night before 

My idea is to either let the child choose where they would like to go out to dinner or to cook their favorite meal at home....just something to make them feel special.

Love this set up found here.

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Read books before bed

There are so many great books, but these are my favorites for little ones starting school for the first time. 

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Pick out Back to School outfit

We ordered ours from Eleanor Rose

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Special back to school breakfast

Set this up the night before and surprise your kids with a special breakfast. 

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Take Picture of First Day

You have to take a picture on the first day of school and these printable signs make it so much cuter!

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Happy for the teacher

When I was a teacher, I really appreciated the creative parents who took the time to let me know how excited and grateful they were to have me teach their child. I love these ideas. They are cheap and easy!!

Fill with cookies or candy

Get the printable here. 

Speaking of cookies, make your own or heck, go to Costco and get the yummy chocolate chip cookies, bag them up and add this free printable found here.

Grab a set of highlighters and add this cute free printable found here. 

Wrap up an apple and a little jar of caramel sauce and the cute printable found here. 

What teacher doesn't love lip balm? Get the printable here. 

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Fun Lunch

Take the time to pack a special lunch. 

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Of course, its always fun to add cute printable notes in your childs lunchbox. I love these:

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After School Snack

You really cannot go wrong with fresh chocolate chip cookies and a glass of milk!

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Back to School Interview

I love this one.

Printable found here. 

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