Nap Time Has Returned!

The best part about school starting up again is that nap time has finally returned to our home! This whole summer my two and a half year old had refused to take any naps, I just thought that she had grown out of it. But luckily with the home finally quite she is able to fall sleep, nap time has finally returned along with a little of mom’s sanity! Which brings me to my search for an item to feature; I came across this cute little owl, made by Dreaminggiggles. It’s a perfect way to let everyone know that it’s time to be quite, it can easily be hung from the nursery door or in my case the front door to let the UPS man know to quietly knock, (It seems like every time he shows up its right in the middle of nap time) It almost like he knows! lol.

ahhh First day Outfits

So the first day of school is behind us, I can’t believe my little girl is now in school. I have to admit, I was a little nervous for her to ride the school bus for the first time. In fact I almost got in the car and followed her to school but I resist the urge. LoL Needless to say she got there just fine, although it was the coming home part that bothered me the most. Just worrying about whether or not she would get off the bus at the right stop and not too early. Luckily the first day went off without a hitch. Anyways… back to my item of the day, so everyone I have talked to about Katie starting school has reminisced with me, about their first day. It seems that everyone remembers the exact outfit they wore on their first day of school. In fact I to remember my first outfit which was a purple shirt with matching purple and pink flowered pants, ahh the good old 80’s. (needless to say I don’t wear much purple now lol) anyways… So I found this adorable dress at LilMissMuffin shop. My little girl loves dresses, she would wear them all the time if I would let her. LilMissMuffin has some really cute ones in her shop, not to mention her pricing is perfect! I highly recommend stopping by and taking a look! I know I will definitely be putting it on my list for Easter Dresses in the Spring!

The English Pea just one of "The Cutest Shops Online"

This shop was just too adorable to keep all to my self! I just have to share it with you all. Last night while searching for back to school items I came across The English Pea on Etsy. They make some of the cutest paper products, perfect for any occasion, including back to school note cards. I just fell in love with their Teacher’s little notes for sending home, they would make the perfect appreciation gift for your little ones Teacher. All of The English Peas designs are original and made in vibrant, fun colors. And in my opinion are just plain adorable! Each set comes with 12 personalized note cards and 12 coordinating envelopes. I also loved her little airplane cards, you just have to check it out trust me they are really cute.

Crazy Cute Folders

These are just Crazy Cute! I know that my subject this month was all about items for back to school, but honestly my first thought when I saw these cuties was, “this is perfect for all my work receipts that clutter my work bench!” Then again they would also work for homework papers/notes from teachers sent home or even for a teacher’s desk. Proudgrits11 makes these little decorative file folders over in her Etsy shop. She has taken standard sized plan old manila folders and then jazzed them up a notch with adorable scrap paper. She has a ton of themes and colors to choose from. She works with some of the cutest papers you just have to stop by and take a look to see what I mean! She also has a coupon code for all you just mention the word "CUTE" and you will recieve $1.00 off your folders perchase, don't you just love coupon codes their like gold! The code is good until the end of Aug so hurry over and don't miss out. See comments for more coupon info.

Fun Locker Memo Board

How cute and Stylish is this! What an adorable Locker Memo Board made by HappyGoose over at Etsy. She has a ton to choose from but this one by far is my favorite, I only wish that I had one back when I was in school, which well let’s just say was a long-long-long time ago! Plus not only would it look adorable up in your daughter’s locker but it would work perfectly hanging on her bedroom door or dorm room for that matter. The board Measures 7.5" x 20" and comes with an attached mirror. It hangs up by magnets which are included. It really is a great price at $13.95

Yummy and Eco Friendly!

This is just so cool that I just had to share it with you all! I have been thinking about getting one for my daughter next year. Abbysatticsatx makes these adorable little reusable lunch bags. The eco-friendly lunch kit includes the following

*One recycled Capri Sun Juice Pouch bag,
*One reusable cloth napkin
*One reusable large cloth snack bag
*One reusable small cloth snack bag
Not only is this darling kit just plain adorable! But it’s also going to help you reduce your carbon foot print which we all need to do. What a great way to start teaching your kids while they are young. Abbysatticsatx also has many others to choose from this just happen to be my favorite one.

Sweet little notes

Just a little something, more girly for you all. This is a great idea I can’t believe that I’ve never thought about it before. So I was looking for back to school items last night and came across Riricreations, she has created these pre-made note cards perfect for stuffing into your little ones lunch bag. I remember as a kid getting little notes and always thinking that it was so cool. These little notes have cute little ballerina’s on them which at my house ballerinas and tutu’s are very “in” right now, that and fairies. Anyways I just thought that this was a great item to share with all of you, oh and if ballerina’s and tutu’s isn’t really your thing, she also has dinosaurs or pirates.

Soccer Balls Coloring Cubby for all you Boy Mom's out there

So because I only have little girls doesn’t mean that I have forgotten about all you boy mom’s out there! Take a look at this it’s a Soccer Balls Coloring Cubby, what a perfect way to keep the crayons all neat and put together. My two girls are always losing crayons. This Crayon Cubby measures approximately 12 by 6 inches when opened, but when rolled up it fits nicely in to any purse or dipper bag. Hopefully no more searching the bottom of the dipper bag for all those lose crayons right! It’s also a great little set to take to doctor visits to entertain little ones while you’re waiting. Which reminds me I better call and make an appointment for her Kindergarten shots, ouch the poor thing.

Just a little side note
*5% discount off your Crayon Cubby if you mention "thecutestshoponline"

Show your Teacher how much you care!

This is such a cool collection a perfect gift for a loving teacher and for only $8.00 you can’t bet that. The kit includes everything a teacher would need such as a teacher's daily planner, desk name plates, note cards + envelopes (for notes home), and a ton more. The "Back to school collection" is emailed to you in pdf files so you can print and decorate as much or as little as you wish. My mom is actually an elementary school teacher, as a kid I always thought it was so much fun stopping by moms class room. It was always perfectly decorated which, she would always change to match the seasons, (Not to mention she always had candy on her desk!) Aaahhh Good times.

*Just thought I would update you all I just found out that Paper and Cake does "buy 3 $5 sets, get the 4th $5 set free" sale going on all the time... Now who doesn't like to get a free gift right!