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Our Back to School essentials

AD/Our Back to School essentials

Posted on August 9, 2022July 11, 2023 by jenny

Can you believe we’re already on the third week of the school holidays? They are going very quickly this year, probably because we’re juggling working full time with child-care. It’s a bit crazy but we seem to be managing with a mix of ‘chill’ days for the kids and a variety of activity clubs to…

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Back to school with the Maped Picnik range

Back to school with the Maped Picnik range

Posted on August 16, 2019 by jenny

So the weather forecast is pretty dire today so we’re going to go school shoe shopping. This is probably my least favourite thing to do as a parent as my children’s feet are always growing. School shoes are really expensive but I know it’s important to get good quality shoes that fit properly so I…

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Filling pencil cases with Maped Helix

Filling pencil cases with Maped Helix

Posted on August 29, 2018 by jenny

This year I’m delighted to be working with Maped Helix, purveyors of the finest school stationery. They sent us a bundle of their latest craft products to keep the children busy and stuff their pencil cases with as they head back to school next week. Filling pencil cases with Maped Helix The school uniform is…

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A quick way to label clothes with Attach A Tag

A quick way to label clothes with Attach A Tag

Posted on August 21, 2018August 29, 2018 by jenny

I told you the other day how I was feeling pretty organised when it comes to Back to School. Thanks to M&S my daughter is all kitted out for Year 2, and she’s looking forward to seeing all her friends in a few weeks too. The only thing I needed to do was label everything….

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Life isn’t Uniform

M&S Back to School – Life isn’t Uniform

Posted on June 7, 2018June 5, 2020 by jenny

I don’t know about you but I’m both excited and sad about the count down until the Summer holidays. The Summer term is my favourite as there are so many lovely events going on. But it’s bittersweet as life with children goes so quickly and my children seem to be growing up far too soon….

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10 Back to School traditions

10 Back to School traditions {to start now!}

Posted on September 2, 2017August 18, 2018 by jenny

Is it just me or is there a lot to buy in order to get everyone back to school in September? The school uniform, shoes and stationery is bought so my thoughts have been turning to how to commemorate the first day back at school. When my children started school we started our own traditions….

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Duck Tape watermelon school supplies

Duck Tape watermelon school supplies

Posted on September 1, 2017 by jenny

I love crafting with Duck Tape and the transition to back to school seems like a pretty good time to have some fun with Duck Tape. We have a huge stash so I was just able to raid my supplies for this quick and easy DIY. Both my kids are crazy about watermelons at the…

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Gel-A-Peel

Back to school prep {Gel-A-Peel review}

Posted on September 4, 2016September 5, 2016 by jenny

I’m not sure how I’m going to cope when both my children are back at school. We have spent a lot of the summer playing, crafting and reviewing some cool new toys. This morning I was taking up my daughter’s trousers (I’m sure I will be letting them down again soon!) so it seems apt…

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Thomas & Friends lunch bag

Win a Thomas & Friends lunch bag (Back to School)

Posted on September 1, 2016September 2, 2016 by jenny

I’m starting to see photos of my friends’ children on their first day of school on Facebook which means our summer holidays are also coming to an end. Thankfully my son isn’t starting Year 2 until Tuesday and my daughter is doing mornings only at Reception for a couple of weeks until she goes full…

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