How to Make a Cute Bee DIY Teacher Gift Bag

Since the school year is almost over you might be starting to think about fun teacher appreciation gifts to give to your child's teacher to say thank you for a great year. I was looking at some fun yellow party favor bags in my craft closet and decided they would be perfect for holding candy or a gift card for a teacher gift. For a special twist, we turned them into a cute bee DIY teacher gift bag that is super simple to make and is just perfect for a simple candy gift or a gift card. I've also including a printable label that reads Thank you for "BEE-ING "a great teacher to complete this adorable teacher gift.

Back-to-School Kids Gift after Christmas Break

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Christmas break was amazing this year! Playing in the snow, spending time at Grandma's house, board games and hot cocoa, going to the movie theater and playing with all of the new Christmas toys... Sadly, it was over all too quickly because school started up again. Can I just say how brutal it was getting my kids up the first day we started back! I watched them begrudgingly eat their breakfast and knew these kids of mine needed some serious motivation to get back into learning mode. Do your kids struggle to get back into the routine of school after Christmas break? This back-to-school kids gift is sure to brighten your child's day and give them the motivation they need to finish the school year out "write".

Back to School Bus Craft with Box Tops

A big thank you to General Mills® for sponsoring today's post. One way we love to gear up for back to school is by collecting Box Tops to turn into my children's school. Our school has been able to use their Box Tops earnings in the last few years to make some great technology purchases and I have loved seeing firsthand how beneficial the program is. This year to get my kids excited for the new school year we decided to make a fun Back to School Bus Craft with Box Tops that couples as a fun and unique way for children to turn in their Box Tops at school.

Box Tops Grocery Store Counting Activity

A big thank you to General Mills® for sponsoring today's post. We are avid Box Tops collectors at my house and have been for several years now. I have seen firsthand how beneficial the earnings can be for schools so we love participating in the program! With back to school time here, it's the perfect time to find and stock up on products with Box Tops so you can help your school increase their earnings quickly. Since we are always on the lookout for Box Tops when we go shopping at our local Walmart, I came up with this fun idea to not only keep my kids engaged while shopping, but to also incorporate working on math skills. I know you and your kids are going to love this simple and fun Box Tops Grocery Store Counting Activity!

Back-to-School Kids Gift (with Printable Gift Tag)

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When I was a child my absolute favorite store was Office Depot®. Strange for a child, I know, but I vividly remember walking into the store with my Mom and Dad and being filled with excitement over the distinct smell of paper. I have always loved the smell of paper. Maybe that explains my love of writing and keeping a journal at such a young age and even now. As we walked down the aisles of Office Depot®, the notebook and journal aisle was (of course!) my favorite. I loved holding the bound books in my hands imagining what I could write or draw inside them. Now that I'm an adult I still love Office Depot®, especially when we do our back to school shopping. This year we made out with quite a haul of school supplies for a great price and I even picked out some extra special items for my children as a Back-to-School Kids Gift. I'm excited to share them with you today along with our Printable Gift Tag that you can download and use.

DIY Back-to-School Silly Face Sandwich Bags

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When my oldest son started first grade and took a lunch to school for the first time, I was super excited to pack his lunch on the first day of school. As most parents do, I left a special note in his lunchbox on his napkin that read “I love you xoxo.” I thought for sure it would brighten his day. Boy was I wrong! When he hopped into the car after school the first thing he said to me was, “Mom, why did you have to embarrass me with your note?!” Apparently, sentimental notes like that weren’t the ‘cool’ thing for boys. Whoops! In my haste, I knew I had to come up with a clever way to be a cool Mom that didn’t involve love notes. One morning while packing my son’s school lunch, an amazing idea hit me as I pulled out Ziploc® brand Sandwich bags with Easy Open Tabs. I realized I could bring a smile to my child’s face without using any words at all, and the next thing I knew these DIY Back to School Silly Face Sandwich Bags were born.

Back-to-School Teacher Gift: Elmer's Glue Stick Wreath

A big thank you to Elmer's for sponsoring today's post! My absolute favorite thing about back to school time is the amazing deals on school supplies. I always feel like a giddy school child as I walk down the aisles mesmerized by all of the bright colors and fun supplies. One item I always make sure to stock up on is Elmer's glue. It's a staple not only in our home but at my children's school too. In fact, every year one of the items at the top of my children's teacher donation wish list is glue sticks. With the fantastic sales going on right now, it's the perfect time to stock up on some extra supplies and put together a back to school teacher gift for your child's teacher. I'm sharing today how we turned some school supplies into a fun Elmer's Glue Stick Wreath.