At Target, the school supplies are crowding out the summer gear. Coolers and beach bags are making way for binders and backpacks, whether we’re ready for them or not. Because the first day of school is the farthest thing from my kids’ minds, I know we’ll need some motivation once it’s time to prepare for September. And since your average tween doesn’t exactly get jazzed by a new lunchbox, we moms must find creative ways to get the kiddies psyched for school. Enter Happy Charmz, a fun way to spice up your pencil box. These sweet little charms find right over the top of a pencil eraser, adding a little pizzaz to penmanship. (Think of it as bling for your favorite writing instrument.) Available in [&hellip
tween girls’ gifts Archive
My 8-year-old has suddenly become a fan of wearing extra-long T-shirts. It all started this past summer when she took an acting workshop, and some of the older, middle school-aged girls came to class with shirts one size too big. But rather than wear them loose, they wore their shirts knotted in the back for a more fashionable, fitted look. I’m hardly one to encourage following the fold, but at least this particular look kept the kids from looking unkempt. Although practical, the unadorned look still seemed to be lacking something…and that’s when we stumbled upon TagTailz. Designed to give some personality to your ensemble, these fashion accessories let girls celebrate their sense of style while achieving a pulled-together look. (Any mom contending with a [&hellip