It is has been nearly one year since my last post. That’s not saying much about my blogging dedication is it? If its any sort of excuse I did have a baby this year (seven months ago) and adjusting to life with him and his rambunctious older brother who just turned three has taken some time. Now that Labor Day is past us marking the official end to summer, essentially fall and “the new year” has begun. I believe September to feel more like a new year than January. Something about the beginning of a school year and end to carefree days of summer seem like a fresh start. That feeling has never been so true as it is this year since my oldest entered preschool. His first day was this past week. So far its looking good! No tears, tantrums or notes home (yet). A three-year-old going to school two mornings a week doesn’t really warrant a brand new back-to-school wardrobe but I couldn’t resist a few new things to mark this next step. Here is a round up of my top three preschool must-haves.
Tea Collection Surplus Playwear Pants. Tea Collection is my favorite line of children’s clothing. Its durable with quirky, world-inspired designs prints; although a little on the pricey side totally worth it for the quality and resale value! The Surplus Playwear Pant is a staple for any rowdy boy (and mine really puts it to the test).
Skip Hop Backpack. These popular animal backpacks are just so for good reason. They are super cute and the perfect size for preschoolers. Not too small, not too big. Kind of like the Goldilocks of kiddie bags.
Oliver’s Labels. Kids seem to have lots of stuff: sippy cups, extra clothes, snack traps, books, loveys. Once they go to school its a free for all with keeping everything straight for moms and teachers. Oliver’s Labels are the perfect way to keep your child’s things from getting lost or mixed up. I first purchased their “starter pack” over two years ago and have yet to have a label wash off or have one come apart through hundreds of dishwashing and loads of laundry.
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