I love chalkboards--which is strange since I hated having to clean erasers when I was in elementary and middle schools. Way back in the time before dry erase markers we had good old fashioned chalkboards. This year I decided to make upcycled first day of school chalkboard signs from two old pizza pans I found at my Dad's house. Seriously, I am pretty sure these pizza pans were … [Read more...]
How to fake Mom confidence like a rockstar on the first day of Kindergarten
I am sure you've seen all the posts about preparing your new school-ager for the first day of kindergarten. Those tips have been a great help. I remember the thoughts that ran through my head that last first day of kindergarten with my youngest. she knows my phone number she knows how to put on her clothes unassisted after going to the restroom she knows to raise … [Read more...]
The Back to School Tech Sweepstakes!
If you follow me on Facebook, you probably saw my shock at the 36 glue sticks I had to buy for my kindergartner and first grader. Unlike many schools in the area, our school sent the school supply lists for this August home on the last day of school last year. (If you don't follow me on facebook, and you want to click here!) I saw this great deal at Amazon (affiliate link) … [Read more...]