Back to School: Duct Tape Notebook Pocket

Now that I'm out of school (and have been for a while), I use notebooks for things like coupons and I need little pockets and hiding spots in my notebooks. It was similar when I was in school. Teachers gave me notes and papers to take home to my parents and I would just stuff them in my backpack.

This craft helps to eliminate the clutter. Dream a Little Bigger has a wonderful tutorial on how to create Duct Tape Pockets for your notebooks so you can actually monitor the papers that your kid brings home from school! Click here for the tutorial.

Back to School: Organize Your Kid's Clothes!

Getting yourself ready in the morning is always a little time consuming, it doesn't matter who you are. When your a kid though, it seems like it takes f-o-r-e-v-e-r!  And if you have little ones that want to dress themselves, it can be a little bit more of a battle.

The Chic Site has come up with a completely genius way of helping your independant cutie pie get dressed all on their own. Check out these awesome pillow cases that are labeled Monday through Friday so that you kiddo knows which outfit to put on for what day. It eliminates stress for both of you! Head over to The Chic Site for the full tutorial!

Back to School: DIY Flower Pens!

When I started at a new school (or even if it was just the beginning of the school year), I wanted to have the cutest outfit, backpack, and accessories because it made me feel good! It made me enjoy my school work a little more. I wish I had made some of these cute flower pens for my chemistry class - maybe they would have helped me pay attention a little better! 

If you think your kiddo could benefit from a little bit of extra motivation in the form of cute flower pens, head over to Slices of Samantha for the tutorial!

Back to School: DIY Crayon Storage!

When you have little ones, there is not shortage of creative energy! Usually, that little energetic peanut will leave a trail behind them. I have mixed feelings about this trail of evidence - part of me feels excited because I know they are learning and growing and having fun expressing themselves. On the other hand, I get that sinking feeling of knowing that I have to follow along and clean up as my little one goes. 

I know my house will never be perfectly clean all the time and I'm OK with that but I would like to banish the sinking feeling. I think it gets in the way of my little man having the time of his life!

This Crayon storage roll is a great way for your little creative bundle to help you clean up. It's bright, it's fun, and it's easy for your kiddo to figure out. All they have to do is slip the crayons right back into the slot that they got them from. 

If you have a little kiddo, like me, you can even color code the slots to help them start to recognize their colors! Head over to Domestic Bliss Squared for a review and tutorial!

Back to School: DIY Locker Magnets

I remember the coolest thing about going into middle school - the lockers. It was your own little space in the school that you could decorate and make your own. You could put pretty much whatever you want in them and it was so much fun!

I remember perusing the isles of Office Depot looking for the cutest locker accessories so that I could have the best locker in the hall! If only I had seen this tutorial from The Impatient Crafter, I would have been all set!

What kid doesn't want awesome locker accessories and the best way to do that is to make them yourself! Its the ultimate way to customize! Head on over to The Impatient Crafter and check out her tutorial!