School Daze

It’s been a helluva week. Fifteen-hour work days for me, how about you? I’m ready to kick back, have some drinks, see some family and do a whole lotta nuthin’ this weekend.

Let me start by saying this: Who knows what school shopping is going to look like in a few weeks? But what we do know is that big box stores are already issuing mask regulations, and the rest will be sure to follow.

Now, this is not a political blog, nor am I a member of the CDC. However, as someone who got vaccinated in MAY so that I could travel and live and work unencumbered, no one, I repeat, NO ONE, is going to tell me to put a mask back on my face when I’m shopping.

You wanna yell at me and call me names? Bring it on. I will say no more about the situation, but if I have to get Jeff Bezos richer by shopping on Amazon so as to avoid strapping on a face diaper at Target, so be it.

I’ve said my peace.

I don’t have school-aged children anymore, but I’m still a teacher, and I still love the whole idea of school supplies. Here are some of the cutest around:

For Stay-at-Home Mom: Kim Crawford Cans. Grab a friend and some of these pretty wine cans and have a picnic on the beach without the kids.

For Working Mom: Is your back hurting from sitting at your desk or working on the computer? Mine was, so I got this adjustable stand for myself so as to work standing up at my kitchen counter. Game changer, and reasonably priced.

For All Moms: The Ruched Sleeveless Tank Bodycon Dress. This dress on Amazon comes in forty colors, looks great on, and is only $30. I have it in black, blue and forest green, and I’m eyeing up the red. I wear it to run errands, go to brunch with girlfriends, travel, and even to attend church. I absolutely love love love this dress. Size up, it’s not as giving as it looks.

For Dad: To Do 3 x 5 Vertical Note Cards from Levenger. Dad does a lot for the household, and works hard. And now that fall is starting, he may even be volunteering at the kids’ schools or coaching their rec soccer teams. Help him stay organized. These are super sharp, and he can just leave them in his car, or in his briefcase.

For Date Night: Take some time for yourselves. Call that high school student who likes your kids, and use this link to plan a great date night.

For Elementary School Tikes: Sooez File Folders. So stinking cute, and in pretty primary colors with irresistible smiley faces sure to crack your kid up. But hopefully not while in class! And how about this fuzzy llama pencil storage case? Cuteness!

For Junior High: Junior-high is all about the cool backpack, you know that, right? Don’t gulp at the price- backpacks go through a lot during the school year, so get a sturdy one for your kid. My sons all loved Herschel backpacks. I’ll just give you the link, but let me warn you: the cool ones go quick, so get your student the one he or she likes NOW.

For High School: Fun pens in crazy colors will keep things lively. How about these?

For College Student: What he really wants and needs is money, we know that. But also get your college student bed risers. They’re indispensable.