A mommy's life...with a touch of YELLOW: Back to school

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Friday, September 6, 2013

Back to School with Leapfrog Products {by MEGA brands}

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of LeapFrog products by MEGA Brands. All opinions are 100% mine.

I love the leapfrog brand they have so much goodness for your littles and school aged children. My little man is in his first year of Preschool and I am so excited about their Pre-K products to help him practice at home what he is learning at school. They have got it all from lined paper to practice their writing, to bigger pencils to help them grip with their little hands, flash cards, activity dry erase books, and a dry erase/chalkboard to help them with their shapes, numbers and so much more.

You guys this line is so much fun and Maddux was so excited to get started on his "work" and "journal" as he put it. The activity dry erase booklet is a favorite. It is fun little activities, it is small, and it is perfect to practice at home or bring in the car or to church.

My favorite is the simple lined paper pad for their letters and writing skills practice. Do you remember this lined paper from Kindergarten. Love it. Anyway it is so great because right as we took it out of the box and started trying them all out, Maddux did so well on this one. I was so proud of him and he was excited he made an M for Maddux all by himself. This book is great because it has all sorts of levels of writing in the one book which is great for the progression he will have as he continues to practice. They have tracing, copying, and then blank lined paper for practicing once you have the letters down.

You will love these and they make them so fun and attractive for your kids as well. Maddux calls them his toys which I love because he is learning as he plays. Make sure to go out and get your own, it is the perfect time to get back into the school groove.

LeapFrog products by MEGA Brands are available for purchase (MSRP $0.99 - $24.99 for children ages 3 and up) at major retailers including Toys R Us, Michaels, Joann’s, Target, Walmart, Officemax, and Costco. At Target and Walmart, look for them near the stationery and writing instruments, rather than toys or school supplies.

Make sure to follow Leapfrog on Facebook,Twitter, Pinterest and to check them out at their website.

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of LeapFrog products by MEGA Brands. All opinions are 100% mine. I did receive compensation in the form of products.

Tuesday, September 3, 2013

#Firstday of School and FREE Printables

Today I can say I am officially old enough to have a kid in school. What the heck? When did that happen? My little M is in his first year of preschool and he officially started this morning.

He was so ready and is already in love with it. He told me in the car "Just drop me off mom" Even though that totally made me cry I was so proud that he was so ready and excited to be in school.He ran in and did even look back I had to chase after him just to get a goodbye kiss, but he did give me a huge hug and told me he missed me when I picked him up so that made me feel good.

And yes I did cry when we dropped him off. I'm that crazy mom, oh and I was that mom...you know the one that drops their kid off at school in their workout clothes, crazy hair and no makeup from doing Crossfit right before. Oh well at least I was showered and was ready once I picked him up. Speaking of picking him up he couldn't wait to tell me everything they did and had the biggest smile on his face. This is gonna be a fun adventure for both of us.

I remember growing up it was a tradition to take our pictures on the front porch the first day of school in our new school clothes. It is a tradition I loved, looked forward to, love looking back on and just had to pass on with my own little family. It is a great way to see how much the kids grow and change year to year.

A few of the other traditions we will be passing on and doing in our family include: A fun activity the weekend before school starts, haircut, bath, lay out new first day of school clothes and of course a father blessing {to read more about my LDS religion go HERE or email me with any questions you may have} and a back to school dinner the first day back.

Now this is where the photo sesh got really fun and interesting and what happens when I let hm pose himself. He thought he was pretty creative.

Thumbs up for school. No one is too cool for school not even this Cool kid.

Shirt // H&M

Colored jeans // H&M

High Tops // H&M

Monster Backpack // H;M

Undies // Buzz

{We are very excited he is potty trained}

Hair cut and styled by mom

Wow we kind like H&M I'd say

Look how excited he was. He sprinted out of the car up to the door and just stuck his nose to the glass looking in until we could come and help him open the door.

Maddux and Mrs. Vanessa after a very successful first day

Like the hashtag back to school chalkboard signs? Who doesn't love instagram and hashtags???? Well you are in luck because I designed a whole bunch of varieties for you to download for free as a printable. I know most of you have already started school but there are also a lot of fun ones that can be used through out the year such as the sports, clubs, and dances signs. Also they would be a fun to give as a teacher gift for their classrooms. And of course pin them to use next year as well. They are FREE they are adorable and you know you want them. Download links below.