Today’s post is brought to you by The Home Depot and Martha Stewart / With school just around the corner, my mind always turns to two things: having extra creative time at my disposal (yay!) and needing to find practical ways to stay organized in the new year. This year, I am very excited to say…
Back to School
See-Through Zipper Pouches
If you are on the prowl for a way to keep purses, backpacks and more nice and organized, you won’t want to miss today’s sewing tutorial from PS contributor Megan. These see-through zipper pouches are a great organization project that can be used for any number of purposes, and you’ll be shocked when you see…
First and Final Day of School Interviews
Commemorate the milestones of each year by having children sit down at the beginning and end of the school year to fill out fun interview questionnaires. These first and final day of school interviews can be tucked away in a special place to be cherished once precious school days have come and gone. Today, I’m…
First-Day-of-School Interviews for Kids (Free Printables)
As a parent, the first day of school is always emotional for me. I am simultaneously so proud of the little people my children are becoming, but also wistful at how quickly the years seem to pass! Because I never want to forget the little things about them that I hold so dear today, this…
Sunday Spotlight: 7 Back to School Ideas
Back-to-School season is in full swing, and this week’s Saturday 7 Party is full of great ideas to make the transition from summer to the classroom a great one! Below you’ll find seven of the ideas (in no particular order) that have caught my eye.one.School Bus Mailbox @ Pocketful of Dreams two. Candy Pencils @…
Apple Cupcakes
Ready or not, back to school time is almost upon us! (Or, as is the case here in middle Tennessee, it is already here!) Today I’m sharing the full how-to for the fun apple cupcakes I made to send with my daughter to school for her first day of kindergarten last week, which were inspired…
First Day of School Outfit
As I mentioned last week in my cupcake mishap post, last Friday marked my older daughter’s first day of kindergarten. I knew her outfit for the big day needed to be super special, so my mom (she’s known as Mama Reita around here) and I put our heads together to come up with something fun….
Personalized Calculators + Free Printables (Teacher Appreciation Gift)
I don’t know about you, but I think it is incredible that we are already entering the second week of May! This is the time of year when I am needing quick and easy gift ideas to simplify the end-of-year rush. Today I’m sharing one of the little gifts my son will be…
Chalkboard Playtime Door Hanger
In my last Why-Didn’t-I-Think-of-That? roundup, I shared an idea I recently found at Skip to My Lou for some ingenious little tags to hang on your door announcing to neighborhood kiddos when it is or isn’t okay for children to head out and play. What a great way to manage situations that can make for…
Edible Bingo Game {Free Printables}
The idea I’m sharing today is one that will turn snack time into something special: Edible Bingo! As the mother of four small children, I am always on the lookout for fun diversions that also have educational value. With this simple game, children feed their brains as well as their tummies!To play a game of Tasty…