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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Henry {2 Months}

Weight: 10 lb 8oz. (up from his 5lb 7oz birth weight)

Little man likes to EAT!

Here is Henry's birth announcement. I love the way it turned out!!

Sleep: This is one area we we have improved greatly!! Henry goes to bed around 10-11pm and then usually wakes up between 3-4am for a feeding. Then he sleeps until about 6-6:30, eats again and then  will usually pass out for another hour. He is still napping on and off during the day but we are trying to get him on more of a nap schedule next month. 

Daily Routine: Not much a routine yet. It's pretty much, eat, play and sleep with a poop thrown in every now and then. LOL

Feeding:  Henry is drinking 4 ounce bottles every 2-3 hours during the day. 

Diaper Size: Pampers Swaddlers Size 1

Clothes Size: 0-3 Months (the newborn stuff is pretty much too small)

Hair color: Brown

Eye Color: Dark Blue

Milestones:

Celebrated first 4th of July!!

First Smiles!!

Here are the weekly pictures :)

Shop Kidstown Consignment!

Today I want to tell you all about the biggest consignment sale in Memphis. It's Kidstown and I have been shopping and consigning with them for a few years now.  If you haven't been before, it can be a little overwhelming. It's HUGE!! My best advice is to go in with a plan. Bring a laundry basket with a belt attached so you can pull out along.  If you see something you like, grab it and put in your basket. You can go through everything on a rack before you check out.

I was lucky enough to get in today to take preview pics and you won't believe all the great finds! I'll let the pictures do the talking. 

Have I convinced you to go? Here are the shopping times:

Thursday, Aug. 4th, 10 am-7 pm 

Friday, Aug. 5th, 10 am-6 pm 

Saturday, Aug. 6th HALF PRICE 9am-4pm 

Here is what I came home with...lots of great things including several Matilda Jane pieces!!

Check them out on Facebook here for lots of updates and giveaways.