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Creating a School Supply Wish List
I know, I know, we’ve hit that point in the summer where we’re closer to the start of school than we are to the end of the school year… I’m not sure how I feel about that. I’ve already bought my daughter’s school supplies, she doesn’t start until September but if I wait until then to look for school supplies, all I’ll find is Christmas decorations. One thing that I love to do is buy a few extra items to throw in for her classroom. At this point in the year things are so much cheaper, so an extra box of crayons or tissues doesn’t add to much to my…
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Preschool School Supplies 2026
I really hate to be the one to do this BUT we’ve made it past the 4th of July, and that means it’s time to start thinking forward – to back to school season… I know, I know, we still have half of our summer break left, but over the last few years it’s become a mad dash to get the supplies as soon as they’re in the stores. In our area that was about two weeks ago. We might still have a lot of summer to soak up, but I can’t deny that it’s definitely in the back of my mind. So here are my best tips for preschool…
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4th of July Round Up
I’m taking the week off for a quick mom and daughter trip and then all of the 4th of July festivities! I hope that you’re able to make time to celebrate too. I thought I’d leave you with a round up of all my favorite patriotic activities and posts from over the years in case you’re looking for a little inspiration. Here are some more posts to explore:
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Camp Packing Supplies
Our Amazon Prime Membership has been getting a workout with all of this camp packing! Here’s what we’ve stocked up on, and all of the supplies that have been especially helpful. All links are affiliates. Some of the other things that I’ve picked up to make life a little easier for my girl to manage:
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Things to do the week before summer camp
‘Twas the week before camp and all through the house… I’m sure there’s a great poem there, but that’s not my style. It is however the week before camp at our house and that has come with a super long to-do list! Here’s what needs to be tackled before I send my girl off for the week. I’m sure that I’m forgetting something, but hopefully I’ll have it all under control by the end of the week.
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Preparing Kids for Summer Camp
We’re deep into packing to send my girl to overnight camp for a week, and we’ve been doing some other things to make sure she’s prepared too. Any new camp can be a big deal for a child, no matter how old they are. It means new people, different schedules and expectations, and situations that they’ll have to figure out. Going to camp is a great opportunity for children to build independence and learn more about themselves, but it can also bring a lot of anxiety. Here are some of the things to consider as you prepare your child for any new camp experience. Know your child. A shy child…
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Amazon Prime Day 2026
Prime Day gets me every year. There’s always SOMETHING that I just can’t pass up because it truly is a great deal. Here’s what’s on my wish list this year (all links are affiliates).
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Preschool Summer Themes
There are so many fun themes to explore in the classroom during the summer! If you’re looking for a little inspiration , or some easy resources click on the images below – they’ll make the planning easy so you have more time to do a little relaxing by the pool!
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It finally feels like summer!
School is officially out and we just finished one of those weekends that just gives me all of the summer feels. There were celebrations, late nights, laughing with friends and family, pool splashes and a little too much sun. Today I’m sporting new tan lines and typing away while I sit on our patio, ugh it’s just perfection. Everything feels more relaxed, longer days let us slow down a bit, and I know I’m smiling more too. These are all of the summer feels. I know that it’s summer when I can spend too much time reading a book, eat a bowl of fresh fruit for lunch, stay in my…
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Drawing on the go
We spend a ton of time on the go during the summer. Whether we’re exploring local parks, killing time before practice, or meeting friends at the farmers market we always end up having a little down time to draw. Over the years my daughter and I have filled sketchbook after sketchbook with drawings that end up serving as reminders of wonderful memories. Taking time to draw is a wonderful way to slow down, get a little meditative, and work through ideas. We draw the things that we see in front of us, or things that we want to remember. Sometimes we just doodle fun patterns or inspiring messages. Of course,…
