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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Five on Friday

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I decided to treat myself last week and bought some new sunglasses. The last pair I got was 10 years ago. Joe gave me some Chanel ones for Christmas the year we got married and they have been by my side ever since. They have some scratches and I just felt it was time to get some new ones. 

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Teacher appreciation was last week and I gave Sally's teachers a succulent planted in an empty Bath and Body Works candle jar. I wrapped it with burlap ribbon and added a free printable from Pinterest. 

Sally and I also hit up the downtown farmers market and got a bouquet. They have the most beautiful flowers and I love they look in the reclaimed wood boxes that we sell. 

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I hosted a paint party last weekend and we made the cutest firework door hangers...perfect for Memorial Day and the 4th of July.

 There is a local lady that comes to your house and brings everything you need for a fun girls day. 

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My Mother's Day was just perfect!! Joe was flying in the morning but Sally greeted me with kisses and hugs and couldn't wait to give me the cards and present she made me at school. She was so proud!!

We made breakfast and when Joe got home we took a trip to the zoo to check out the new hippo area and some other favorites. 

Being 37 weeks, I think I was a trooper...we walked all over and I was beat when we got home!

When we got home, Joe presented me with the big present from him and Sally. Its a reclaimed door drink station. I saw one on Pinterest and mentioned it to Joe. It turned out perfectly and I cant wait to style it up.

I enjoyed sitting in the chair while Joe and Sally jumped on the trampoline.  We went to a local Thai place for dinner and Sally liked it...yay!

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Sally and I have been having a big time...trips to the library, ice cream shop, candy store...all her favorites!! I have been trying to fit in as many fun things as we can before Henry makes his debut. All that being said, my Dr. told me this week that I need to slow down and take most of the day to just relax and take it easy....so easy to say but hard for me to do. 

Five On Sunday: Consignment Sales and a Fun New Bag!

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I hit up Kidstown Consignment Sale last week and wanted to share my finds. 

Two pairs of ruffle pants and a cute owl outfit. 

Cute top/leggings set, Christmas dress and elephant pajamas

Bird dress and Christmas pajamas

Ballerina dress up outfit

I also got a few games, some sea creature toys, a few dvd and My Little Ponies. 

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I picked up this wooden caddy at Goodwill about a year ago. It was an ugly wood color so I spray painted it white and then made it into an art center for Sally. 

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Halloween is just around the corner friends. I fell in love with this countdown calendar and knew I needed to add it to our Halloween festivities. I can't wait to fill it with fun little treats for Sally to open each day leading up to the big day.

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I got some sad news from a family member yesterday so please keep our family in your prayers. I listened to my favorite hymn about 5 times this morning.

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I have been looking for the perfect black and white striped bag and I finally found it  here. 

I also ordered the cutest elephant charm from Thailand to hang on it.

Hope everyone has a great week. Our local schools start tomorrow and I am once again reminded how blessed I am to be able to stay home with my girl another year.