back to school – Glue Sticks and Gumdrops https://gluesticksgumdrops.com Sticking Together with Tasty Recipes, Family Fun, and Heartfelt Home Solutions Mon, 03 Jun 2024 15:59:53 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://gluesticksgumdrops.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/cropped-watermark-1-32x32.png back to school – Glue Sticks and Gumdrops https://gluesticksgumdrops.com 32 32 14 First Day of School Traditions to Get Kids Excited About School https://gluesticksgumdrops.com/first-day-of-school-traditions/ https://gluesticksgumdrops.com/first-day-of-school-traditions/#respond Tue, 09 Jul 2019 12:00:59 +0000 https://gluesticksgumdrops.com/?p=5377 The first day of school after a long, fun summer can be a little sad. And exciting. And nerve-racking. For both the kids and the parents. Traditions are a great way to make the transition a little easier while getting everyone pumped for the school year ahead. If you’re looking to start a new back-to-school …

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]]> https://gluesticksgumdrops.com/first-day-of-school-traditions/feed/ 0 Printable Lunchbox Notes and Simple Lunch Ideas https://gluesticksgumdrops.com/printable-lunchbox-notes/ https://gluesticksgumdrops.com/printable-lunchbox-notes/#respond Wed, 12 Sep 2018 23:24:43 +0000 https://gluesticksgumdrops.com/?p=7969   This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Boar’s Head. All opinions are 100% mine. Now that we’re gearing up for school, we’ve been asking our son to give us some ideas for his school lunch. There’s no cafeteria at his school as a backup plan, so we have to make …

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]]> https://gluesticksgumdrops.com/printable-lunchbox-notes/feed/ 0 Printable First Day of School Questionnaire https://gluesticksgumdrops.com/printable-back-to-school-interview/ https://gluesticksgumdrops.com/printable-back-to-school-interview/#respond Mon, 20 Aug 2018 19:09:06 +0000 https://gluesticksgumdrops.com/?p=7919 Disclosure: This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Jif® and Smucker’s®. All opinions are mine alone. #BetterTogetherPBandJ #WeAreBetterTogether #CollectiveBias The first day of school is right around the corner for most of us (if you haven’t started already). So that means it’s time for school lunches, drop off and pick-up lines, …

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]]> https://gluesticksgumdrops.com/printable-back-to-school-interview/feed/ 0 12 Lunch Packing Hacks Every Mom Should Know https://gluesticksgumdrops.com/lunch-packing-hacks/ https://gluesticksgumdrops.com/lunch-packing-hacks/#respond Wed, 13 Sep 2017 13:01:56 +0000 https://gluesticksgumdrops.com/?p=6063 This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Seattle’s Best Coffee. All opinions are 100% mine. When school starts, mornings can get pretty hectic. Making sure that everyone is awake, fed, clean, and dressed while simultaneously getting ready for your own day (and having that essential morning cup of Seattle’s Best Coffee®) …

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]]> https://gluesticksgumdrops.com/lunch-packing-hacks/feed/ 0 Organization and Study Tips for Non-Traditional Students https://gluesticksgumdrops.com/study-tips-non-traditional-students/ https://gluesticksgumdrops.com/study-tips-non-traditional-students/#comments Wed, 06 Sep 2017 16:39:47 +0000 https://gluesticksgumdrops.com/?p=6079 This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #CreateWithHP #CollectiveBias So, I’ve started college classes again. Although I already have my bachelor’s, I’ve found that I miss actively studying and learning new subjects, so I enrolled in a couple of classes at the local community college …

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]]> https://gluesticksgumdrops.com/study-tips-non-traditional-students/feed/ 1 5 Tips for the Best First Day of School Ever https://gluesticksgumdrops.com/5-tips-best-first-day-school-ever/ https://gluesticksgumdrops.com/5-tips-best-first-day-school-ever/#respond Tue, 22 Aug 2017 18:15:58 +0000 https://gluesticksgumdrops.com/?p=6016 This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Seattle’s Best Coffee. All opinions are 100% mine. Every year I have the best of intentions for the first day of school. I’ll do something really special for the kiddo. I’ll interview him and take cute and silly pictures to remember the day by. …

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]]> https://gluesticksgumdrops.com/5-tips-best-first-day-school-ever/feed/ 0 10 Back to School Party Ideas https://gluesticksgumdrops.com/back-to-school-party-ideas/ https://gluesticksgumdrops.com/back-to-school-party-ideas/#respond Thu, 06 Jul 2017 14:00:00 +0000 https://gluesticksgumdrops.com/?p=5672 The first day back to school can be pretty intimidating. Saying good-bye to summer, getting used to a new routine, and dealing with new, unfamiliar teachers can be a scary prospect for kids and parents alike. One great way to ease the back-to-school stress in your household is to throw a party to celebrate the …

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]]> https://gluesticksgumdrops.com/back-to-school-party-ideas/feed/ 0 Back to School Brownies https://gluesticksgumdrops.com/back-to-school-brownies/ https://gluesticksgumdrops.com/back-to-school-brownies/#comments Fri, 04 Sep 2015 11:00:09 +0000 https://gluesticksgumdrops.com/?p=2833 Make these fun back to school brownies with store bought brownies or your favorite homemade brownies recipe. The kids will love finding these in their lunchboxes! If you’re looking for fun lunchbox treats for your child’s first few days of school, you can’t get much cuter than these back-to-school brownies from our contributor, Christine. My …

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]]> https://gluesticksgumdrops.com/back-to-school-brownies/feed/ 5 Dinosaur Bento Lunch https://gluesticksgumdrops.com/dinosaur-bento-lunch/ https://gluesticksgumdrops.com/dinosaur-bento-lunch/#comments Thu, 27 Aug 2015 21:40:22 +0000 https://gluesticksgumdrops.com/?p=2786 This dinosaur bento lunch is sure to be a big hit with your kids. With cheese, veggies and fruit, it’s a healthy and fun option for a lunch or snack. This dinosaur bento lunch comes from a contributor, Carla, and I just love it! The cheese and apple dinosaurs are just too cute. I loved …

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]]> https://gluesticksgumdrops.com/dinosaur-bento-lunch/feed/ 12 How to Deal with First Day of School Jitters https://gluesticksgumdrops.com/how-to-deal-with-first-day-of-school-jitters/ https://gluesticksgumdrops.com/how-to-deal-with-first-day-of-school-jitters/#comments Mon, 24 Aug 2015 13:00:14 +0000 https://gluesticksgumdrops.com/?p=2356 When your children are ready to start school, especially if it’s preschool, you’re both going to be nervous. Starting school represents a huge milestone for your kids and it’s natural to want to be as prepared as possible. Here are a few tips for dealing with the first day of school jitters… That goes for …

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