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September 21, 2019

Thoughts by Mahik’s

Mahik’s delights us with a few beautiful motivational quotes.

September 20, 2019

8 Ways To Change Your Look This Upcoming School Year by Denelia Storm

Denelia Storm gives us a few tips on reinventing our style for the new school year.

September 12, 2019

Back to School Safety Tips by The Institute for Childhood Preparedness

The Institute for Childhood Preparedness shares back to school safety tips for parents and children with us.

September 12, 2019

Overcoming First Day Jitters

School’s back in session, rapidly reversing summer’s recession of classroom blues.

Whether you’re the new kid or a seasoned pupil amongst the hustle and bustle of peers hurrying through the hallways during the first week, you’re not alone in your first day jitters. 50.8 million students will be at the hands of 3.2 million teachers in public schools across America, the National Center for Education Statistics reports.

September 4, 2019

How to Save on School Supplies

Everyone wants to go back to school feeling cool with decorative notebooks, colorful pens, mechanical pencils, novelty erasers, and sturdy binders, but the price of school supplies themselves can leave you in a bind – especially if you’re a parent supplying two, three, four, or more children.

In fact, the National Retail Federation (NRF) reports that families will be spending record-breaking amounts on “back to school” shopping this year, with the average household that has K-12 students spending $696.70. Households with college-aged students plan on spending $976.78, the highest amount ever recorded by the NRF.

However, you don’t have to drop hundreds – nearly a thousand – to send your kids back to school in style and equipped with the tools they need to succeed.

August 28, 2019