This post is part of a series on College Savings Plans sponsored by CHET, the Connecticut Higher Education Trust’s 529 College Savings Plan. As always, opinions remain 100% my own. This back to school season add one important item to your school shopping list – if your child is starting…
Back to School
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This post was sponsored by Crayola as part of an Influencer Activation for Influence Central and all opinions expressed in my post are my own. This might be the most nerve-wracking week of the entire year. It’s the week our school district sends the email blast announcing classroom teachers. Last…
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This post is sponsored by Kleenex Facial Tissue. As always, opinions remain 100% my own. This back to school season, wants to help you be a Classroom Hero. Learn 15+ ways you can go the extra mile to support your child’s teacher with parent volunteering… whether by sharing your time,…
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This post was sponsored by Crayola as part of an Influencer Activation for Influence Central and all opinions expressed in my post are my own. There is no brand more synonomous with school supplies and classrooms everywhere than Crayola. This back to school season, Crayola wants to help students and…
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One Simple Way to Empower Kids’ Independence and Friendships
by MeghanThank you Mardi Gras Napkins for sponsoring this post. Visit your local retailer to get the conversation going in your home! “Mom, Annie’s mom puts notes in her lunch box for her everyday.” This wasn’t the first time my 6 year old had mentioned this touching gesture from her friend’s…
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As the daughter and daughter-in-law of lifelong teachers, I know first hand just how much money teachers invest in their own classrooms out of their own pockets. So as our kids head back to school, teacher gifts that help offset any of that expense are immensely appreciated. And the best…
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Quick & Easy Preschool Lunch Ideas Your Kids Will Love
by MeghanThis is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Schreiber Foods, Inc. The opinions and text are all mine. If your kids are anything like mine, they would live on peanut butter and jelly for lunch and dinner every day. And while there are certainly worse food choices they could…
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This week, kids across the country are headed back to school. You’ve been back to school shopping for clothes, school supplies, and stocked your pantry with quick and easy lunch supplies. All that’s left is a healthy, nutritious breakfast to jump start their days. Prepare their little minds and bodies for…
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10 Things To Know for Your Child’s First Day at Kindergarten
by MeghanThe first day at kindergarten… your child’s first foray into REAL school. It can be exciting, overwhelming, and anxiety inducing – for you and your child alike! To help your family prepare, here are 10 things your kindergarten teacher wants you to know before your child’s first day. 10 Tips…
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10 Things All Parents Should Know for the First Day of Middle School
by MeghanThe first day of middle school. I remember it like it was yesterday – the first time with lockers, changing classes, gyms with locker rooms, all while your body is changing the most it has since birth. It can be scary and anxiety inducing for preteens facing new expectations and the…
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7 Ways to Make Cute Outfits for Back to School & Save Money
by MeghanThis post is sponsored by Everywhere Agency on behalf of OshKosh B’gosh; however, all thoughts and opinions expressed are my own. This year, for the first time, I have two eager kiddos to get ready for the first day of school. Double the school supplies, double the teacher gifts, double the…
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This post was sponsored by P&G as part of an Influencer Activation for Influence Central. All thoughts and opinions are my own. #PGDetailsMatter #IC It seems like school just ended, and already I am racing around preparing for the first day of school all over again. Guess what? Teachers are too.…
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This post is part of a social shopper marketing insight campaign with Pollinate Media Group®, Kellogg’s and The J.M. Smucker Company but all my opinions are my own. #pmedia #SamsClubBTS http://my-disclosur.es/OBstV EVERY night we faced the same frustration. My girls wanted to read a specific book that was no where…
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I received complementary product from Crayola featured in this post. As always, all opinions remain 100% my own. Nothing says back to school more than shopping for the perfect first day of school outfit and school supplies – especially a brand new box of crayons! And in our house (and in…
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I participated in an Influencer Activation on behalf of Influence Central for Carter’s. I received a complimentary gift card to facilitate my review and thank me for my participation. One of my favorite things about the first day of school was always choosing the perfect, back-to-school outfit. And turns out…
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Back to School with Quaker Instant Oatmeal Muffins
by MeghanThis shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #QuakerTime #CollectiveBias I can’t believe summer is nearly over, and it’s already time to start preparing the kids to head back to school! We’ve started by stocking our pantry with the Ms’ breakfast,…