creative ideas and inspiration for the home and family
My kids went back to school 2 days ago and I feel like summer went way too fast! As much as I LOVE fall, I'd like maybe 2 or 3 more weeks of summer- is that too much to ask? Here are some school-related ideas that may have you welcoming fall with just a little more excitement! Free Back-To-School Printables from Bloom Designs Dry Erase Clipboards from 36th Avenue Personalized sequined pencil pouch from That's My Letter Donut Seeds from The Moody Fashionista One … [Read more...]
I'll admit, school starts next week and I am not excited about it. As much as I love structure and less chaos at home during the day, I also love the freedom that summer brings- to sleep in, to run errands on my own time, to do and be whatever, WHENEVER! {And, let's be honest, I am so dreading the homework of the school year! I hate it. Almost as much as I hate laundry.} But then there are things I love about my kids being in school. And things I get excited about. Like these free printable … [Read more...]
Way back in March of 2010, I featured this idea for a teacher's box of goodies: It was linked to my link party from the creative girls from Eighteen 25 and I bookmarked it to someday recreate this gift for one of my kid's teachers. I bought the box right away, but I waited for the school supplies to go on clearance after the Back-to-School sales. Leah's teacher this year is also a good friend of mine, so for her birthday last month, Leah and I put this together for her- complete with a … [Read more...]
Hello everyone! My name is Rebecca Cooper and I'm thrilled to be back visiting with you again! Last month I shared this printable Back to School Reading Log with you and today, continuing on with the book theme, I have two more {FREE} printables! To coordinate with the Back to School Reading Log you can click here to download these free bookmarks {see below.} Don't you just love that quote from Dr. Seuss? It's one of my favorites. I also designed these fun bookplates which you … [Read more...]
How many of you have a child who loves to read? How many of you have a preschooler, kindergartener, or 1st grade child who brings a book home from school every night to read? Recently, I got an email from a school teacher who wanted to find a way to go a little "greener" with the books she sends home daily with her students. This fun Book Zipper Pouch is my inspiration from her email. You will need to cut out 2 outer fabric rectangles (the owl fabric) 12 inches by 13 inches. Then … [Read more...]
