These adorable Chalkboard Sugar Cookies make for a fun back to school treat! Tuck them into lunch bags or gift some to your favourite teacher. Chalkboard Sugar Cookies Yields: One dozen decorated cookies Ingredients: Your favorite recipe for sugar cookies (we used an instant mix) 4-5 oz. black fondant 1-2 oz. white fondant …
Here we are in mid-September and my family has already been hit with the inevitable back-to-school cold. It almost seems unavoidable especially with both my girls in the germ factory known as Kindergarten. It is difficult for school-aged kids to avoid getting colds completely, especially when in a play-based environment like Kindergarten, but …
With back-to-school just around the corner it is time to think about stocking up for back-to-school. Whether you are a parent preparing your kids for the first day of school or a student gearing up for university, the Amazon.ca Back-to-School Essentials Store is a one-stop shopping destination for parents and students alike. You will …
Most parents struggle when they send their first child off to Kindergarten. Sadness at the loss of unscheduled companionship, anxiety and apprehension are all normal feelings. When my oldest, Keira, started school last September I remember missing her and feeling a little sad about the transition but I still had my youngest daughter Ava holding …
Much to the despair of kids everywhere, back-to-school time is fast approaching. The freedom and fun of summer will soon be over and the reality of routines and homework is about to start. While many parents are eager to get their kids out of the house at last, the reality is that it comes …
Our four-year-old is about to start junior kindergarten and I think I have a handle on most of what this entails. I bought her school clothes, lunch bags, lunch containers and backpack ages ago because I’m just a little bit Type A. I have to admit to feeling a bit of trepidation when it …
Gladskikh Tatiana | Shutterstock.com Having kids can make it almost impossible to get out the door on time. You basically have to time everything perfectly, just to get to your destination on time. After a while, leaving the house with kids really isn’t all that big of a deal. You’ll get lots of practice and …
Commemorate back to school with the help of these free first day of school printable signs. These are free printable signs to use on the First Day of school for all grade levels from preschool through to grade 12. This year our eldest daughter starts Junior Kindergarten. I knew the day was coming …
Back to school shopping can wreak havoc on a budget, especially if you have more than one child. According to a survey done in 2013 by the National Retail Federation, the average (American) family spends $635 on back to school clothes and supplies. Some families pay tuition on top of that. So how do you …
This back to school crayon wreath makes for a perfect teacher appreciation gift craft project anyone can do! Leading up to Back to School it is easy to find school supplies for mere pennies. Last week was the first sale I saw of crayons going for 50 cents, and the off-brands for as low …