It’s hard to believe the summer is over, but denial doesn’t actually keep time from passing! As the school year begins, you can make the thought of going back to school FUN by instituting some family traditions that your kids will look forward to. Today I’m going to share 17 fun (and relatively simple!) back to school traditions to help ease back into those school year rhythms.
17 Fun Back to School Traditions
Take a picture on the first (and last) day of school with a sign
Over the years, these pictures would make a fun collage you can share at their high school graduation!
Take a picture with their teachers to remember their teachers over the years
It might also be fun to take a picture with their teachers. With multiple kids and multiple teachers each year, you can label the pictures with their teachers so you remember the extra special ones.
“Interview” your kids with the same questions each year and take a picture
We do this for other special occasions, too (like Mother’s Day—for years my kids, when asked my age, would say “3”), and it’s just as fun on the first day of school.
Celebrate “School Year’s Eve”
If the thought of doing something the morning school starts back is too much, create your own holiday called “School Year’s Eve” and do something fun the night before. (Maybe don’t let them stay up until midnight, though!)
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The Chick-fil-A game cows are back! Starting July 22nd, play the Code Moo game and race for weekly food rewards, while supplies last.
You can download the app and complete a new mission every Monday! Last year prizes included free nuggets, fries, drinks, and more!
Start playing this Monday, July 22nd!
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Today only, head to Old Navy for 50% off kids’ school uniforms. This makes polo shirts as low as $5 and pants as low as $12.50!
Shipping is free with a $50 order. If you aren’t getting that much though, select for in-store pickup at your local store for free.
Old Navy Uniform Deals
Girls Uniform Jersey Polo Shirts – $4.99 (reg. $9.99)
Boys Uniform Pocket Polo Shirts – $7.49 (reg. $14.99)
This offer is good today only, 7/22.
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Prime Day may be over, but some Amazon products are still priced for it! From school supplies to household to electronics, you’ll want to snag these today!
Deal Ideas:
Amazon Basics – Premium Colored Pencils, Soft Core, 24 Count – $2.99 (reg. $12.31)
limit one per customer
Amazon Basics Retractable Gel Pens, Fine Point 12-pack – $7.56 (reg. $11.39)
Energizer Alkaline Power AAA Batteries (32 Pack) – $11.46 (reg. $18.98)
YETI Rambler 25 oz Tumbler with Handle and Straw Lid – $30.40 (reg. $48)
Lululemon Athletica Everywhere Belt Bag, Black – $32 (reg. $48)
HP DeskJet 2855e Wireless All-in-One Color Inkjet Printer – $49.99 (reg. $85)
Beats Solo 4 – Wireless Bluetooth On-Ear Headphones – $129.99 (reg. $199.95)
Apple ipad 10th Generation – $299 (reg. $349)
This freebie is back!! Check your Ibotta app to see if you have this offer for $3.98 back when you buy one Nurishh Cream Cheese Alternative at Walmart or Winn-Dixie, making it completely FREE after cashback!
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Shop the End of Season Sale at Hunter Boots! Get up to 70% off with an extra 30% off sale styles you love for the family.
No code necessary. Prices are marked. Grab quality boots for all your outdoor adventures!
Deal Ideas:
Women’s PLAY Nebula Short Rain Boots – $59.49 (reg. $120)
Big Kids Original Large Back Stripe Rain Boots – $52.49 (reg. $100)
Women’s Original Gloss Chelsea Boots – $69.99 (reg. $140)
This offer is good through 7/22. Shipping is free with orders over $100.
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Save up to 60% off Hey Dude shoes when you combine sale prices with a coupon code for an extra 20% off! Grab some new shoes for back to school!
Use code SUMMER20 to get the extra 20% off at checkout! Don’t miss out on hot summer finds, like the Wendy Toddler Sparkle Star for just $20!
Wendy Chambray Women’s – $35 (reg. $60)
-extra 20% off with code SUMMER20
makes it $28
Wendy Youth Leopard – $24.99 (reg. $45)
Wally Youth Sport Knit – $29.99 (reg $45)
-extra 20% off with code SUMMER20
makes it $23.99
This offer is valid through 7/24. Shipping is free with orders of $50+.
We’ve got another Olympics starting soon!!
Start getting ready now with some fun ideas to get the kids excited and into watching and cheering on our athletes. These are all simple ideas using things you probably already have on hand!
Tip: If you are homeschooling or just want to encourage your kids to learn more, the olympics make a great time to learn about a different country. Go in depth and learn about the host country, China this year. Have a few fun dinners from the country, find kid friendly youtube videos about the area, listen to music and look at art. You can go as big or small as you want… no matter what you’ll all learn new things!
Kid Friendly Olympic Games & Activities
Summer Olympics Bingo (Views From a Step Stool)
A fun game for the entire family. These free printables are perfect even for kids that aren’t reading yet. Grab some colorful bingo markers and you are set!
Olympics Trivia By Sport (Paris Olympics 2024)
For older kids and adults, check out a great addition to the official Paris Olympics homepage! They have questions for almost every sport. Get ready to play against the family or just to learn a few things.
Easy Olympic Sorting (Toddler Approved)
