It’s Christmas Eve, and we’re celebrating the final day before Christmas with something special! As we wait for Santa to drop down the chimney and leave lots of gifts under the tree, the elves are up to a little magic of their own. This fun annual holiday tradition is one that Kristy and her family love and cherish. Read all about the Christmas Eve elf boxes below.
One of my favorite traditions is our “Elf Parting Box” that we do every year. On Christmas Eve, the elves leave a special box for my kids, filled with items that represent their favorite character of the year. Some of the goodies inside include holiday pajamas, a book, an ornament for the tree, a plush toy, and hot cocoa with candy. I love how their tree has become a collection of meaningful ornaments, each marking a different phase in their lives, and it’s always so nice to look back on those memories. Even after they stop believing in the elves, I’ll keep this tradition alive. After all, who doesn’t love a new pair of pajamas and some chocolate on Christmas? What are some of your favorite traditions?
These gingerbread man boxes are just adorable! They’re a festive way to store all the little goodies you’ve got. This year’s themes are Hello Kitty and Sonic the Hedgehog.
Cozy pajamas are a must! This Hello Kitty set is purrrr-fect for Christmas morning, and these Sonic the Hedgehog pajamas are delightful treat.
A holiday-themed book is always a good idea! Meet the Scout Elves and The Best Christmas Pageant Ever were this year’s choices.
Cute companions! These sweet plushes (Sonic and Hello Kitty, accordingly) will be their new besties, always ready for a little snuggle.
And, of course, new ornaments for the tree! Grab your themed Hello Kitty and Sonic ornaments and add them to the collection for the kids’ tree (if you have a dedicated one).
It’s Christmas Eve, and we’re celebrating the final day before Christmas with something special! As we wait for Santa to drop down the chimney and leave lots of gifts under the tree, the elves are up to a little magic of their own. This fun annual holiday tradition is one that Kristy and her family love and cherish. Read all about the Christmas Eve elf boxes below.
One of my favorite traditions is our “Elf Parting Box” that we do every year. On Christmas Eve, the elves leave a special box for my kids, filled with items that represent their favorite character of the year. Some of the goodies inside include holiday pajamas, a book, an ornament for the tree, a plush toy, and hot cocoa with candy. I love how their tree has become a collection of meaningful ornaments, each marking a different phase in their lives, and it’s always so nice to look back on those memories. Even after they stop believing in the elves, I’ll keep this tradition alive. After all, who doesn’t love a new pair of pajamas and some chocolate on Christmas? What are some of your favorite traditions?
These gingerbread man boxes are just adorable! They’re a festive way to store all the little goodies you’ve got. This year’s themes are Hello Kitty and Sonic the Hedgehog.
Cozy pajamas are a must! This Hello Kitty set is purrrr-fect for Christmas morning, and these Sonic the Hedgehog pajamas are delightful treat.
A holiday-themed book is always a good idea! Meet the Scout Elves and The Best Christmas Pageant Ever were this year’s choices.
Cute companions! These sweet plushes (Sonic and Hello Kitty, accordingly) will be their new besties, always ready for a little snuggle.
And, of course, new ornaments for the tree! Grab your themed Hello Kitty and Sonic ornaments and add them to the collection for the kids’ tree (if you have a dedicated one).
White elephant gifts are a great way to celebrate the holidays with friends, family , or coworkers. It takes the pressure off of having to find the perfect gift, because the expectation is that the gift is meant to be lighthearted and fun. Whether you like to go the gag gift route or you enjoy gifting something a bit more practical, these white elephant gift ideas from Amazon will do the trick! See our roundup below.
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1. Add a little dark humor to your every day with this daily calendar!
2. And watch your last nerve go up in flames with this funny candle.
3. Who doesn’t love a good dad joke?! Keep ’em coming with this Dad Joke 3000.
4. Want to know what the future holds? Consult Mr. Predicto for a glimpse of what’s coming.
5. Spread the positivity with this adorable positive duck!
6. The tool that does it al! This multitool is great for anyone to keep handy.
7. Take your drinking games to the next level with shot roulette!
8. Scritch-scratch! Get those hard-to-reach spots with this telescopic back scratcher.
9. Snuggle up like a little burrito with this burrito blanket!
10. Fling those frickin’ chickens! The fun never stops with this silly game.
11. When you just can’t take it anymore, this screaming goat will be there for you with a sympathetic scream.
12. Time doesn’t exist on the toilet . . . until now. Gift this toilet timer to the person who spends way too much time on the john.
13. What makes a better white elephant gift than a pair of comfy cozy elephant slippers??
We’ve got about a month left until school starts. For some areas, the year in the classroom has already begun or is about to begin. If you’re still shopping for those necessary school supplies, look no further! Walmart has everything you need so your kids (and your bank account) will be thrilled to start the school year. See our Walmart back-to-school supplies roundup below.
Make sure you grab all of the basics! From pencils and erasers to notebooks and binders, these will be the go-to, everyday essentials at school!
Is there a budding artist in the classroom?? Get the kids to show their creative sides with a collection of crayons, markers, and paint, and add a little color to their world.
A stylish backpack is must because it will (hopefully) carry your kiddo from the first day to the last. Whether they love fairies and butterflies or Bluey and dinosaurs, find a backpack that’s as personality-packed as they are!
There’s nothing like a homemade school lunch crafted with love. Keep their nutrition in check and their hydration on point with a cool lunch box and water bottle.
Shop all Walmart back to school HERE.
We’ve got about a month left until school starts. For some areas, the year in the classroom has already begun or is about to begin. If you’re still shopping for those necessary school supplies, look no further! Walmart has everything you need so your kids (and your bank account) will be thrilled to start the school year. See our Walmart back-to-school supplies roundup below.
Make sure you grab all of the basics! From pencils and erasers to notebooks and binders, these will be the go-to, everyday essentials at school!
Is there a budding artist in the classroom?? Get the kids to show their creative sides with a collection of crayons, markers, and paint, and add a little color to their world.
A stylish backpack is must because it will (hopefully) carry your kiddo from the first day to the last. Whether they love fairies and butterflies or Bluey and dinosaurs, find a backpack that’s as personality-packed as they are!
There’s nothing like a homemade school lunch crafted with love. Keep their nutrition in check and their hydration on point with a cool lunch box and water bottle.
Shop all Walmart back to school HERE.
We’ve got about a month left until school starts. For some areas, the year in the classroom has already begun or is about to begin. If you’re still shopping for those necessary school supplies, look no further! Walmart has everything you need so your kids (and your bank account) will be thrilled to start the school year. See our Walmart back-to-school supplies roundup below.
Make sure you grab all of the basics! From pencils and erasers to notebooks and binders, these will be the go-to, everyday essentials at school!
Is there a budding artist in the classroom?? Get the kids to show their creative sides with a collection of crayons, markers, and paint, and add a little color to their world.
A stylish backpack is must because it will (hopefully) carry your kiddo from the first day to the last. Whether they love fairies and butterflies or Bluey and dinosaurs, find a backpack that’s as personality-packed as they are!
There’s nothing like a homemade school lunch crafted with love. Keep their nutrition in check and their hydration on point with a cool lunch box and water bottle.
Shop all Walmart back to school HERE.
Some schools may have already returned, but most schools have a September start date, and we love to support our teachers! Classroom budgets get tighter each year, and most educators spend far too much from their own pockets to get their classrooms together to help our kids learn each year. We started a ‘Teacher Wish List‘ on our group page for teachers to be able to post their wish lists for their classrooms in hopes that parents, grandparents or anyone really would ‘adopt’ a teacher by purchasing items off of their lists! Here are the most popular items that teachers are looking for this school year!
Teacher Supplies
Teacher Needs always come last it seems, so any help they can get is so appreciated. Here are the main needs:
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Classroom Supplies
Classroom Supplies are always needed, and not necessarily the fun supplies to get, but definitely still essential. Here’s what is most needed according to the wish lists teachers submitted:
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Fun Supplies
Fun Supplies to keep the classroom exciting throughout the school year when celebrating birthdays, incentives for good behavior, and task completion. These were the most requested items from teachers:
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Student Supplies
Student Supplies are always a concern at the beginning of a school year – supplies are not always available or in budget, or parents aren’t able to provide supplies for their students. These are the most requested items:
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Learning Resources
Learning Resources provide educational games and products that cater to social and emotional learning, and are geared toward math and science skill-building…an all-around good resource for all elementary and middle school grade classrooms. Here are the most requested items:
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Melissa & Doug Products
Melissa & Doug products are built specifically imaginative play and invoke creativity which is perfect for Preschool and Kindergarten Elementary Classrooms and these were the most requested items :
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Classroom Furniture & Decor
Classroom Furniture/Decor for both students and teachers that are often needed for extra comfort, style, and inspiration in the classroom. This would include a desk chair for the teachers and/or paras, and additional seating other than desk chairs for students, plus inspirational decor. These were the most requested items:
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Classroom Snacks
Snacks/Candy for classroom snacks and treats for special occasions, those ‘hangry‘ episodes, or a job well done! These options were the most requested:
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Gift Cards
Amazon gift cards in any denomination were on many lists, an easy way to participate without feeling overwhelmed from all of the choices, and the teacher can pick out their most wanted or needed items!
Some schools may have already returned, but most schools have a September start date, and we love to support our teachers! Classroom budgets get tighter each year, and most educators spend far too much from their own pockets to get their classrooms together to help our kids learn each year. We started a ‘Teacher Wish List‘ on our group page for teachers to be able to post their wish lists for their classrooms in hopes that parents, grandparents or anyone really would ‘adopt’ a teacher by purchasing items off of their lists! Here are the most popular items that teachers are looking for this school year!
Teacher Supplies
Teacher Needs always come last it seems, so any help they can get is so appreciated. Here are the main needs:
Shop Teacher Supplies
Classroom Supplies
Classroom Supplies are always needed, and not necessarily the fun supplies to get, but definitely still essential. Here’s what is most needed according to the wish lists teachers submitted:
Shop Classroom Supplies
Fun Supplies
Fun Supplies to keep the classroom exciting throughout the school year when celebrating birthdays, incentives for good behavior, and task completion. These were the most requested items from teachers:
Shop Fun Supplies
Student Supplies
Student Supplies are always a concern at the beginning of a school year – supplies are not always available or in budget, or parents aren’t able to provide supplies for their students. These are the most requested items:
Shop Student Supplies
Learning Resources
Learning Resources provide educational games and products that cater to social and emotional learning, and are geared toward math and science skill-building…an all-around good resource for all elementary and middle school grade classrooms. Here are the most requested items:
Shop Learning Resources
Melissa & Doug Products
Melissa & Doug products are built specifically imaginative play and invoke creativity which is perfect for Preschool and Kindergarten Elementary Classrooms and these were the most requested items :
Shop Melissa & Doug Products
Classroom Furniture & Decor
Classroom Furniture/Decor for both students and teachers that are often needed for extra comfort, style, and inspiration in the classroom. This would include a desk chair for the teachers and/or paras, and additional seating other than desk chairs for students, plus inspirational decor. These were the most requested items:
Shop Classroom Furniture & Decor
Classroom Snacks
Snacks/Candy for classroom snacks and treats for special occasions, those ‘hangry‘ episodes, or a job well done! These options were the most requested:
Shop Classroom Snacks
Gift Cards
Amazon gift cards in any denomination were on many lists, an easy way to participate without feeling overwhelmed from all of the choices, and the teacher can pick out their most wanted or needed items!
Organizers rejoice! Erin Condren is here with all new back-to-school items, and we are loving these beautifully bright and endlessly convenient organizational essentials. These high-quality products will add a boost to your school supply shopping and make staying on-track and stress-free a breeze this year. Built for students, teachers, and parents alike, the Erin Condren back-to-school collection has a little something for everyone. Check out some of the highlights below!
First thing’s first – get an academic planner! These planners help students keep track of class schedules, tests and projects, homework due dates, and any miscellaneous activities likes sporting events or club meetings!
This activity tracker makes it easy (and fun!) for kids to make note of their daily habits and routines to see what they accomplished, which activities work well for them, and where there is room for improvement!
These snap-in vegan leather covers make it super easy to customize and personalize any of your planners!
Now it’s time to accessorize! This 5-in-1 zipper pouch is perfect for storing all of the essentials, like these dual-tip markers. Four smaller, removable pouches sit inside one large pouch to make accessory storable extremely versatile!
These reusable index cards and fine tip wet erase markers make for great study tools!
This accessory organizer makes it easy to keep everything nice and neat in one place. It even has a nifty holder for a tablet, book, or papers for quick reference.
Is eating more homemade meals a goal this year? Grab an adorable lunch tote to bring lunches and snacks on-the-go…the multifunctional style even allows it to unfold into a placemat!!
Bring the organization back home with this super convenient reusable to-do whiteboard! Keep track of weekly dinners, shopping lists, appointments, helpful reminders, and more!
Organizers rejoice! Erin Condren is here with all new back-to-school items, and we are loving these beautifully bright and endlessly convenient organizational essentials. These high-quality products will add a boost to your school supply shopping and make staying on-track and stress-free a breeze this year. Built for students, teachers, and parents alike, the Erin Condren back-to-school collection has a little something for everyone. Check out some of the highlights below!
First thing’s first – get an academic planner! These planners help students keep track of class schedules, tests and projects, homework due dates, and any miscellaneous activities likes sporting events or club meetings!
This activity tracker makes it easy (and fun!) for kids to make note of their daily habits and routines to see what they accomplished, which activities work well for them, and where there is room for improvement!
These snap-in vegan leather covers make it super easy to customize and personalize any of your planners!
Now it’s time to accessorize! This 5-in-1 zipper pouch is perfect for storing all of the essentials, like these dual-tip markers. Four smaller, removable pouches sit inside one large pouch to make accessory storable extremely versatile!
These reusable index cards and fine tip wet erase markers make for great study tools!
This accessory organizer makes it easy to keep everything nice and neat in one place. It even has a nifty holder for a tablet, book, or papers for quick reference.
Is eating more homemade meals a goal this year? Grab an adorable lunch tote to bring lunches and snacks on-the-go…the multifunctional style even allows it to unfold into a placemat!!
Bring the organization back home with this super convenient reusable to-do whiteboard! Keep track of weekly dinners, shopping lists, appointments, helpful reminders, and more!
Jane is having a back-to-school sale this weekend!! Save up to 50% on all things school related including school supplies and classroom decorations, as well as adorable school-themed apparel and accessories! See some of our must-have picks below.
School Supplies
Personalized Teacher Stamps | Flashcards | Back-to-School Bracelets | Joke Stickers | Teacher Planner | Convertible Bag | School Years Memory Book | First Day of School Photo Prop | Pencil Pouch | Teacher’s Helper Classroom Apron | Animal Backpack | All Back-to-School Supplies
School Apparel
Customizable Teacher Raglan | Retro Teacher Longsleeve | Grade Level Tee | Celebrate Teachers Tee | Kids’ Back-to-School Tee | Teacher Leopard Tee | Rainbow Youth Elementary Tee | Teacher STEM Tee | All Back-to-School
Want to shop more back-to-school sales? See our roundup here.
Jane is having a back-to-school sale this weekend!! Save up to 50% on all things school related including school supplies and classroom decorations, as well as adorable school-themed apparel and accessories! See some of our must-have picks below.
School Supplies
Personalized Teacher Stamps | Flashcards | Back-to-School Bracelets | Joke Stickers | Teacher Planner | Convertible Bag | School Years Memory Book | First Day of School Photo Prop | Pencil Pouch | Teacher’s Helper Classroom Apron | Animal Backpack | All Back-to-School Supplies
School Apparel
Customizable Teacher Raglan | Retro Teacher Longsleeve | Grade Level Tee | Celebrate Teachers Tee | Kids’ Back-to-School Tee | Teacher Leopard Tee | Rainbow Youth Elementary Tee | Teacher STEM Tee | All Back-to-School
Want to shop more back-to-school sales? See our roundup here.
Yes, we know it’s only July…we don’t want to rush summer either! But it’s never too early to start prepping for back to school. The school supply lists can seem endless and if your young ones are growing like weeds, shopping for clothes can be frustrating, to say the least. Back-to-school shopping can be exhausting and expensive, but Walmart is making it easy with everything you need for the upcoming school year at a price that’s definitely budget friendly. So shop away now, and then sit back, relax, and enjoy the rest of your summer vacation.
First Day Outfit
Picking out the perfect first day outfit is kind of like picking out the perfect wedding dress. Okay maybe not THAT close but still…the first day back to school is the first time seeing a bunch of people that probably haven’t been seen in a while, and there will definitely be photos taken (just one more!!) so wanting an outfit that looks good is understandable. This goes for all you teachers, too! We know you want to dress to impress this year’s students and we support it. Check out some of these fashion finds for a first day outfit below.
Girls’ Denim Jacket | Girls’ Jumpsuit | Girls’ T-Strap Sandals | Girls’ Tie Dye Tank Top | Girls’ Skinny Jeans | Girls’ Buckle Sandals | Boys’ Pocket T-Shirt | Boys’ Slim Fit Jeans | Boys’ Skate Sneakers | Boys’ Denim Button Up Shirt | Boys’ Camo Shorts | Boys’ Buckle Sandals | Women’s Dress Pants | Women’s Twist Front Top | Tassel Necklace | Women’s Leopard Wedges | Men’s Button Up Shirt | Men’s Dress Pants | Men’s Oxford Shoes
Backpacks and Lunchboxes
Looking good doesn’t stop with the clothes! These backpacks and lunchboxes are not only functional, they’re fashionable, too. Your child will rule the school in style – and maybe a cool backpack will help the kids look forward to doing homework (one can dream, right?).
Unicorn Backpack | Marble Print Lunchbox | Tie Dye Backpack | Rainbow Hearts Backpack | Color Block Backpack | Bentgo Lunchbox | Floral Backpack | Holographic Lunchbox | Champion Backpack | Arctic Zone Lunchbox | AND1 Backpack | Shark Backpack and Lunchbox Set | Star Wars Backpack | OPUX Lunchbox | Super Mario Backpack
School Supplies
There’s something exhilarating about new school supplies. Everything is brand new and shiny, full of potential. The blank pages of a notebook wait to be filled with color-coordinated notes and to-do lists – or doodles for the day dreamers. Most schools give out supply lists but if you want to get a jumpstart on supply shopping, we’ve rounded up the essentials here.
Crayons | Colored Pencils | Markers | Highlighters | Mechanical Pencils | Ballpoint Pens | Scissors | Glue Sticks | No. 2 Pencils | Binder Pouch | Ruler | Index Cards | Calculator | Post-It Notes | Construction Paper | Spiral Notebook | Folder | 3-Ring Binder | Filler Paper | All School Supplies
Thanks for reading! What are you grabbing during back-to-school shopping this year??
Yes, we know it’s only July…we don’t want to rush summer either! But it’s never too early to start prepping for back to school. The school supply lists can seem endless and if your young ones are growing like weeds, shopping for clothes can be frustrating, to say the least. Back-to-school shopping can be exhausting and expensive, but Walmart is making it easy with everything you need for the upcoming school year at a price that’s definitely budget friendly. So shop away now, and then sit back, relax, and enjoy the rest of your summer vacation.
First Day Outfit
Picking out the perfect first day outfit is kind of like picking out the perfect wedding dress. Okay maybe not THAT close but still…the first day back to school is the first time seeing a bunch of people that probably haven’t been seen in a while, and there will definitely be photos taken (just one more!!) so wanting an outfit that looks good is understandable. This goes for all you teachers, too! We know you want to dress to impress this year’s students and we support it. Check out some of these fashion finds for a first day outfit below.
Girls’ Denim Jacket | Girls’ Jumpsuit | Girls’ T-Strap Sandals | Girls’ Tie Dye Tank Top | Girls’ Skinny Jeans | Girls’ Buckle Sandals | Boys’ Pocket T-Shirt | Boys’ Slim Fit Jeans | Boys’ Skate Sneakers | Boys’ Denim Button Up Shirt | Boys’ Camo Shorts | Boys’ Buckle Sandals | Women’s Dress Pants | Women’s Twist Front Top | Tassel Necklace | Women’s Leopard Wedges | Men’s Button Up Shirt | Men’s Dress Pants | Men’s Oxford Shoes
Backpacks and Lunchboxes
Looking good doesn’t stop with the clothes! These backpacks and lunchboxes are not only functional, they’re fashionable, too. Your child will rule the school in style – and maybe a cool backpack will help the kids look forward to doing homework (one can dream, right?).
Unicorn Backpack | Marble Print Lunchbox | Tie Dye Backpack | Rainbow Hearts Backpack | Color Block Backpack | Bentgo Lunchbox | Floral Backpack | Holographic Lunchbox | Champion Backpack | Arctic Zone Lunchbox | AND1 Backpack | Shark Backpack and Lunchbox Set | Star Wars Backpack | OPUX Lunchbox | Super Mario Backpack
School Supplies
There’s something exhilarating about new school supplies. Everything is brand new and shiny, full of potential. The blank pages of a notebook wait to be filled with color-coordinated notes and to-do lists – or doodles for the day dreamers. Most schools give out supply lists but if you want to get a jumpstart on supply shopping, we’ve rounded up the essentials here.
Crayons | Colored Pencils | Markers | Highlighters | Mechanical Pencils | Ballpoint Pens | Scissors | Glue Sticks | No. 2 Pencils | Binder Pouch | Ruler | Index Cards | Calculator | Post-It Notes | Construction Paper | Spiral Notebook | Folder | 3-Ring Binder | Filler Paper | All School Supplies
Thanks for reading! What are you grabbing during back-to-school shopping this year??
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