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Back to School Pencil Cake

This cake is made of all those school supplies every one is running around stocking up on before school starts. I had seen something very similar at Formal Fringe. I made a few adjustments based on what supplies I had around the house. For instance the original “recipe” called for a Styrofoam center, but [...]

Published by Kathy on September 3, 2011 7:01 am

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Elmer’s Back to School Giveaway!

It’s that time of year again — already! School will be starting back up in a few weeks here in Michigan and most parents are busy purchasing back to school supplies. Here is your opportunity to win a great package of Elmer’s Glue Products! Detroit Mommies is giving away three of these great back-to-school packages. [...]

Published by Kathy on August 29, 2011 4:58 am

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Two Family Friendly Back to School Bashes

Get ready for back to school with two family-friendly back to school bashes in the Detroit area this Saturday and Sept. 10. Family Recess, an interactive back-to-school program complete with family-friendly activities, including games, music, prizes, special offers and more this Saturday at Birchwood Mall in Fort Gratiot and on Sept. 10 at Lakeside Mall [...]

Published by Courtney Velasquez on August 25, 2011 6:11 am

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Review: Tiny Prints Gets You Back to School

With a preschooler and a toddler, back-to-school is still taking on meaning. I knew there had to be something I could do to start off the school year. Tiny Prints has the answers.

Published by Rebecca on August 23, 2011 8:41 pm

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6 Must-Have Back to School Items

The Packit is the perfect bag for school lunches! It has a gel liner that keeps food cooler, longer… no more need for ice packets that melt or leak. $19.99 I want these for my daughter! She really enjoys running and street shoes are not the best for physical activity. You can find these New [...]

Published by Courtney Velasquez on July 25, 2011 1:34 pm

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Going Back to School Also Means Going to the Dentist

I’ve got the girls six month dentist appointment hitting right before back to school every year. I like it then because I feel it’s a great way to start the year fresh… new hair cut, physical, clean teeth, new clothes and shoes and of course new school supplies. Today they were given a great bill [...]

Published by Courtney Velasquez on September 7, 2010 4:43 pm

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HUGE Back to School Giveaway!

Unfortunately there is a problem going on in schools across the nation. Children and teachers don’t have the money to buy the supplies that they need to educate in their classrooms, so ClassWish.org is here to help. ClassWish.org unites teachers, parents and communities to provide the classroom resources children need to thrive. Teachers create Wish [...]

Published by Courtney Velasquez on August 21, 2010 7:56 am

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Bagging It Forward for Back to School

I love participating in the wonderful projects you are seeing more of across the web. The one’s like the Hershey’s Better Basket project I did where I got to put together two Easter baskets. One to give to give away and one to keep. We ended up giving both to two separate sets of people [...]

Published by Courtney Velasquez on July 21, 2010 8:16 am

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Back 2 School Bash at the Village of Rochester Hills August 22

The Village of Rochester Hills is hosting a “Back 2 School Bash” on Saturday, August 22nd, from 10am to 4pm. Sponsored in part by Cornerstone Community Financial, The Back 2 School Bash is a daylong event featuring prizes and free activities designed for the whole family. Attendees are encouraged to bring new and unopened school [...]

Published by Courtney Velasquez on August 21, 2009 1:40 pm