Back to School

Build a Bear Workshop Back to School Gift Card Giveaway

Build a Bear Workshop Back to School Gift Card Giveaway
September 7, 2012 14 Comments »

If you are a parent of a school aged child, then most likely you celebrated another milestone as your child started school this month. My daughter has been in school for the last few weeks, and has been enjoying the ... Read More »

Back to School Safety: 6 Ways to Keep Your Child Injury Free at School

Back to School Safety: 6 Ways to Keep Your Child Injury Free at School
September 4, 2012 2 Comments »

Accidents and injuries often happen at school. And while there isn't a way to totally prevent accidents from happening at school, parents can help decrease them with these 6 tips! Read More »

9 Must Have Apps For Back to School

9 Must Have Apps For Back to School
August 31, 2012 3 Comments »

Back to School means hitting the books and studying hard to make the grade. Here is a list of 9 amazing Back to School apps that will help you ace that test! Read More »

Back to School Style: Gap Kids & Old Navy

Back to School Style: Gap Kids & Old Navy
August 27, 2012 4 Comments »

The first week of school is in the record books! 5 days, 5 fab outfits! Check out The Chicklet's first week of school outfits, all under $49 from Gap Kids and Old Navy Read More »

8 Tips to Help Make Bus Safety a Priority for Back to School

8 Tips to Help Make Bus Safety a Priority for Back to School
August 21, 2012 1 Comment »

Back to school means books, crosswalks, and bus rides. With the majority of school aged children riding the bus, it's important that everyone involved helps make bus safety a priority. Read More »

Celebrate Back to School with Hallmark: Review & Giveaway

Celebrate Back to School with Hallmark: Review & Giveaway
August 14, 2012 5 Comments »

My friends at Hallmark understand that our kids thrive when they know they have our love and support. So sending them to school with little notes of encouragement can go a long way. They sent me a package full of ... Read More »

Head Back to School And Raise Money With Box Tops For Education

Head Back to School And Raise Money With Box Tops For Education
August 13, 2012 5 Comments »

What is Box Tops for Education? Simply put, it's a fundraising program created by General Mills for schools that allows them to raise money based on the amount of box tops that are earned. These box tops are located on ... Read More »

Back to School: 5 Questions to Ask Your Child’s New Teacher

Back to School: 5 Questions to Ask Your Child’s New Teacher
August 10, 2012 9 Comments »

School's back in session, or will be soon, so it may be time to meet your child's new teacher. Meeting the teacher isn't just a time to put a face with the name, but also a time to explore the ... Read More »

Back to School Blues: 6 Tips to Help Your Child Adjust to a New School

Back to School Blues: 6 Tips to Help Your Child Adjust to a New School
August 8, 2012 6 Comments »

While Back to School is a hectic time, it gets that much more crazy when you add in going to a new school. My eight year old, who is beginning 3rd grade, is changing schools this year due to a ... Read More »

What Is On Your Child’s Back to School Supply List?

What Is On Your Child’s Back to School Supply List?
August 1, 2012 5 Comments »

If you are anything like me, you began shopping for your child's school supplies weeks ago. Never wanting to wait until the last minute to go Back to School, as soon as my daughter's 3rd grade list was uploaded to ... Read More »

Back to School: 2012 Sales Tax Holiday Weekend Dates by State

Back to School: 2012 Sales Tax Holiday Weekend Dates by State
July 6, 2012 3 Comments »

It's back to school shopping time again! If you are looking for a comprehensive list of when your state is having their Sales Tax Holiday Weekend, I'm your girl! Find out when you can buy certain items that are tax ... Read More »

Giveaway: Show Kids Your Love Back-to-School Style with Hallmark

Giveaway: Show Kids Your Love Back-to-School Style with Hallmark
August 22, 2011 1 Comment »

In addition to sending me a few goodies, the wonderful people at Hallmark is giving me an opportunity to giveaway a back-to-school gift pack to one lucky reader. The back-to-school gift pack includes Read More »

It’s Not Too Late to Save for Back to School: Spend Less Than $25

August 17, 2011 Comments Off

In this economy, everyone is looking to save on items they need. With school supplies being an essential part of this time of year, it's mandatory that we as parents get everything that is on the list to ensure our ... Read More »

T-mobile’s HTC Sensation 4g: Perfect for Teens & Back to School

August 16, 2011 2 Comments »

My 17 year old son is an avid lover of smartphones and technology. His almost three year old Samsung Behold 2 was one of the first Android phones on the market, and after losing it once and going through several ... Read More »

My Obligatory First Day of School Blog Post, Stains & All

August 16, 2011 9 Comments »

Yes, today marks the first day of school for the Cubicle brood. My spacers, 7 yr old 2nd grader and 17 yr old senior are back at school after two months of being on summer break. Read More »

5 Back to School Shopping Saving Tips to Ease Your Wallet

August 11, 2011 3 Comments »

This is the time of year where most of us parents rejoice---school is almost back in session (or already in session depending on the school district) and the kiddies will be back in school and away from the house most ... Read More »

5 Tips To Help You Stay Active In Your Child’s Education

July 27, 2011 5 Comments »

As a parent, I believe in involvement in my children's education. I don't think it is solely the responsibility of our school system to teach our kids. It's a team effort : Read More »

MO Sales Tax Free Holiday is Aug. 5-7th: Great for Back to School

July 17, 2011 3 Comments »

As a parent of two, it is important for me to take advantage of all of the back-to-school sales and shopping discounts I can. Participating in Missouri's Sales Tax Free Weekend (or Sales Tax Weekend) is a must. and I ... Read More »