tax free weekend shopping

i always get excited preparing for a new school year when i was a student. fresh new notebooks, pencils, cool backpacks etc. were a thrill to have. there weren't as much fancier choices back then but nowadays, the coolest newest trendiest stuff for the classroom are available even for the pickiest student. 

this weekend, texas enjoys a tax-free shopping weekend and i think i'm taking advantage of it by stocking up on a few of these for the little one (or me!). 

HAPPY SHOPPING ! 

back to school ~ style your life

i am thrilled today to kick off a series of back-to-school guest bloggers sharing their kids' coolest school gear, tots fashion style and back-to-school must-haves that works for their families. first off is our chic mommy friend Jennifer of STYLE YOUR LIFE, a fabulous wardrobe stylist in the San Diego area. today she is breaking down a his and hers style here ~ perfect for your little princess and handsome little dude. thanks so much Jennifer for stopping by! 

Hi there swanky::chic::fete readers! 

Our sweet friend Lili invited me over hear to share my Back to School must haves! 

I am wardrobe stylist in San Diego, I'd be thrilled of you checked out my blog, Style Your Life. 

Where I post daily fashion and wardrobe advice and inspiration! 

Please be sure to say "hi" if you pop on over. 

It is that time again... Summer always rushes by and we have to prepare to send the little ones off to learn yet again! 

As a mom and wardrobe stylist. I try to say current on the best and newest "must haves" for back to school each year. 

These are some of my personal favorites this year! 

Hers

Colored Denim-  will be all over campus from Pre K to College and beyond!

 Notebook- Personalized School Supplies never go out of style.

Chic Pencils 

Bold Bright Backpack

His 

Headphones- for his jam sessions 

A positive message graphic tee

Calculator watch- retro geek! 

A  Ferocious Backpack that is sure to impress!   They offer multiple sizes too, from little to full size. 

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back to school photo checklist

this is such a brilliant idea. a guide list of possible photo ideas for keepsake on your child's back to school days photographs ideal to document those precious moments. even with the advent of smart phones (who has time to carry their huge cameras with them all the time?), these tips are perfect. you can quickly snap them, upload and store. later you can even create a photo book (which reminds me, i have 3 birthday celebrations that needs to go to printing) for each school year. 

can't wait to get started on this. of course, you dont't stop at the first day of school. i am so guilty of that. so much hype goes into the first week that you tend to slack off. there's halloween, thanksgiving and christmas and all the school events in between. i need to make a conscious effort to capture those images because they'll never be in kindergarten forever (or whatever grade they may be).

you can download the checklist HERE

lastly, in the next few days and weeks to come i have invited some fabulous blogger moms to share their back-to-school must haves including tips for stylish tots and their school gear! can't wait to share all of that, so stay tuned! 

back to school with bushel and peck paper

we will be saying goodbye to summer soon and the moment for back-to-school shopping is here!

our blog partner, BUSHEL AND PECK PAPER, is a one-stop shop for your kiddos daily school needs. some of the newest items in the shop just arrived such as the eco-friendly lunch boxes, fun coin banks and new design allergy bracelets. the usual classroom favorites such as bookplates, bag tags, clipboards, library totes and custom allergy lunch bags are top sellers. 

  

with our son recently diagnosed with peanut allergy, i am ordering a couple of those. these alert bands are must-haves! 

HAPPY SHOPPING! 

back to school finds

it's not too late to add a super cute lunchbox to your child's back to school gear. all fully customizable in the sweetest pattern and adorable colors, rachel of pencil shavings paper created these which also includes a chalkboard inside to write lunch love notes to the little ones! 

what's also exciting? they are 20% off until Aug 31st with code BACKTOSCHOOL20! 

all photos from pencil shavings paper etsy shop