Whether you are sincerely, respectfully or many thanks, you will fall in love with our Kate Spade Tickled Pink Correspondence Cards from Crane & Co. They are absolutely divine little note cards and perfect for big thanks.
Another very perfect gift? Our Kate Spade Pencil Case set, filled with four kate spade pencils, two erasers and a pencil sharpener. The set definitely injects a new life into the pencil cases and can also double as a great travel make-up case. It’s made of cotton canvas and will measure up to your expectations.
I know it will be hard to part with your current modes of desk organization (plastic cups, metal cans, shirt box lid for papers, etc.) but chose a style that fits you and your desk, Keep Calm and Carry On for a new you and work or study station.
I love this black and white rugby stripe collection from Semikolon by Pierre Belvedere. You’ll never go back to stacking magazines once you’ve added the oversized magazine file, from this sleek little group. The same â€I need you’ passion applies to the document box, cd/photo box, spiral bound address book, the portfolio or the little photo library in black and white stripes, dots and plaids. Sounds yummy – doesn’t it? I promise you; it’s a statement you’ll want to have.
The more than great news is, this Semikolon Collection is also available in red or navy.
So dump your old stuff and go for fun on your desk.
We all need a foot in the door, but place the dainty toe of this playful pump under your door and you’ll have a door stop with style. We call this a “shoe-in” for one of this Fall’s favorite gifts and one size fits all. Don’t you just love it?
Of course, any girl with a Pump Door Stop, will probably also love a sassy little red lipstick pen to pull from their purse when needing to sign any statements. These little ball point pens also make great party favors for your next afternoon soiree with the girls. Just place one on each napkin. The girls will love it.
As the VP of Merchandising & Marketing and a buyer, I am responsible for choosing many of the products that we will sell at Organize.com. Sometimes, I have to decide what will best organize a closet, which kitchen tools our customer will like most, what will work in a room, understand the next color palette or concentrate on the homepage artwork as the Creative Director. I love every minute of it all.
People are always asking me where my passion comes from when it comes to my work. I tell them honestly that it comes from a love for what I do and the products I get to see and learn about. I can usually get excited over just about any product, but out of all the products I review, I have to chose my favorites and the best of the best. Since I love so many products we did for Back to School, I thought this would be a good time to start sharing what I like with you. I think you will get a feeling for why I love what I do so much.
From our Fashionista Collection, I fell in love with these Snap Photo Frames from Umbra. What a great way to decorate a space and display your friends and family at the same time. Anything in the shape of a Polaroid Snapshot is a blast from the past today, but these sassy little red frames from Umbra add color and a great look to any wall. The best part? You can personalize these frames just like your mom did on the dry erase surface.
Oh….and if you happen to be a Audrey Hepburn fan, this Breakfast at Tiffany’s poster is still one of my very favorites.
In case you missed it, check out Daily Candy’s spin on The 18 Best Mascara’s Out There. As usual, they did a great job and Benefit’s big wand classic BadGal, was at the top of the list for thick lashes minus the cake. Available at benefitcosmetics.com, $19.
The “big day” has arrived and soon you will be sending your little one off to the first really big adventure in their lives; the first day of Pre-school!! You’ve introduced your child to the idea of going to school, taken them on a tour of their new school and given them a good night’s rest. The only thing left to do now is get through the first day with a smile and maybe a happy tear or two.
The Morning Of
The morning of the big day will come and go in a flash for both parents and kids. You will want to give yourself plenty of extra time to get to your kids dressed and fed before heading out the door. Getting them up a little early will help eliminate any additional stress and ensure that you get to school in plenty of time to get your child settled in.
When You Arrive
When you arrive at your child’s classroom for their first day, walk them around the school one last time to reaffirm their comfort level with the school grounds. When the time comes to take them to class, you will want to do your best to get them in and settled and get out as quickly as possible. If your child wants you to stay, it is okay, but give them a time limit; 5 minutes is a good timeframe. When your time is up, give them a kiss and a hug, tell them you love them and that you will see them soon, and leave the room. This will help them get over the fact that you are leaving and they will start interacting with their classmates and teacher.
After School
When your child arrives home from their first day, you may want to consider making a mini-celebration out of their arrival back home. Bake them some cookies, or stop for some ice cream or maybe even go out to dinner. Tell your child how proud you are of their BIG accomplishment and ask them all about their day. Continue with your positive, excitable attitude towards school and talk to them about the exciting adventures they will be experiencing tomorrow, next week and the rest of the school year.
Day One is Over
Once your little one is tucked back in their bed and dreaming of the fun they will have tomorrow, give yourself a big pat on the back. You should be very proud Mom and Dad; you made it through the first day of Pre-School!
Part II of our Prepare for the First Day of Pre-School takes us through an early visit to the school, attendance at orientation and what to do the night before “the big day.” These are important steps that can easily be overlooked with busy summer vacation schedules and you will want to add them to your calendar of events ahead of time.
Visit the School
In the days and weeks leading up to the first day, find time to visit your child’s school as much as possible and bring them with you. Whether you are meeting at the school for a community event, charity event, or sporting event, your child will become more familiar with the school grounds and associate it with something fun and exciting. Even if there are no events scheduled, take a walk with your child around the campus when no one is there and point out the different things they see and explain to them the fun they will be having at this location.  The more time your child spends in the school or on the grounds, the less intimidating it will seem on his/her big day.
Attend Orientation
Most pre-schools will host orientations a few weeks prior to the beginning of the school year. These sessions give parents and children their first real opportunity to get familiar with the school they will be attending, the staff that will be teaching them, and the other children they will be interacting with in class. During the orientation process children will get an opportunity to explore the school and classroom and begin to get comfortable with the idea of spending time there. This is the point in time where parents will want to point out important things like where the bathroom is, where they are supposed to go when the arrive at school each morning and where they go when it is time to go home. If your child will be riding the bus, take advantage of this opportunity to show them where their bus will be and who can help them if they have trouble finding it on the first few days. You will want to point out all the fun toys, activities, and “exciting” things they will be doing while at school; again, your enthusiasm will help them feel comfortable as well.
The Night Before Set aside some time to have your children help you pack their lunch. They will remember the fun you had making it and will be eager to do it again the next day. It is important that you get them tucked into bed a few minutes early and do everything you can to create a calm and confident environment for them. You will have more success with this if you get your little ones used to going to bed earlier a week or two prior to school starting. A nutritious dinner and a good night’s rest are the best remedies for anxious little minds.
You’re almost there Mom and Dad…tomorrow’s tips will help you get through Day 1 with low stress and happy times for you and your little ones.
A child’s first day of pre-school is one of the most exciting times in a parent’s life. Sending your little ones off to school for the first time is a major milestone for parents and can also be a little scary for the children. Preparing yourself and your child for pre-school will help make the transition a positive one for both of you.
For the next few days I’ll give you some of my tips for preparing your child and yourself for the first day of Pre-school. Follow these easy tips and help make the first day the very best it can be.
Talk it Up
Several weeks prior to the first day of pre-school, you will want to start talking to your child about pre-school and painting a positive picture of what they will be encountering in the weeks to come. If you express apprehension about sending your child to school, they will pick up on this and be apprehensive too. One idea is to call ahead and see if you can speak with your child’s teacher and get a feel for the kinds of activities your child will be doing while at school. You can begin doing some of these activities with them at home and when the school year begins, they will feel more confident when they arrive on the first day. Using the name of your child’s teacher in conversations about pre-school will help your child associate calmness and familiarity with their teacher from day one.
Role Play
Role playing is a successful tool that is used by large corporations to train their sales staffs. The same theory can apply for sending your child off to pre-school. Playing “school” is a great way to help your child understand how pre-school works and what will go on while he or she is there. Get them used to raising their hand when they have questions or need to use the restroom, hanging up their coat and backpack, and taking turns speaking and playing games. You can also introduce some academics to your role playing exercise and practice going over things like colors, shapes, numbers and the alphabet.
Back to School Shopping
When you start your back to school shopping, involving your child will be a helpful tool for making the first day a success. Having them help you pick out items like their backpack, lunchbox, and even clothes for their first week will be fun activities for them to do. As pre-schoolers they may not need a lot of supplies right away, but have them pick out some pens, pencils, etc. that are fun and easy for them to use.
The Fall semester of college is growing ever so close and soon 2010 High School Grads will be moving into the dorms for their first year of college. Planning and good communication with your roommates are the keys to a smooth transition into your dorm room (or first apartment) and will help you start the semester off on the right foot.
In the past deciding what to pack was a difficult task – what do I need to bring, what is my roommate bringing, how big is my room? With our Dorm Checklist and some great software from our friends at Design Your Dorm this process just got a whole lot easier.
Design Your Dorm is a web-based tool that allows college students to customize their dorm room interiors, coordinate their dorm room furniture and appliances with their roommate(s) and purchase their favorite room selections online. Students can create their dorm room layout using Design Your Dorm’s software that includes exact dorm and apartment dimensions for hundreds of college campuses from all over the country.
Like the Dorm Registry at Organize.com, students who purchase items on the Design Your Dorm site can have their items shipped right to their dorm; instead of loading everything in the car or moving truck and transporting it all to campus. That means less stress at move-in time and more time for meeting new people and experiencing all the great things college life has to offer.
Snapshot is a blast from the past today, but these sassy little red frames from Umbra add color and a great look to any wall. The best part? You can personalize these frames just like your mom did on the dry erase surface.
The “big day” has arrived and soon you will be sending your little one off to the first really big adventure in their lives; the first day of Pre-school!! You’ve introduced your child to the idea of going to school, taken them on a tour of their new school and given them a good night’s rest. The only thing left to do now is get through the first day with a smile and maybe a happy tear or two.
Part II of our Prepare for the First Day of 
A child’s first day of pre-school is one of the most exciting times in a parent’s life. Sending your little ones off to school for the first time is a major milestone for parents and can also be a little scary for the children. Preparing yourself and your child for pre-school will help make the transition a positive one for both of you.
The Fall semester of college is growing ever so close and soon 2010 High School Grads will be moving into the dorms for their first year of college. Planning and good communication with your roommates are the keys to a smooth transition into your dorm room (or first apartment) and will help you start the semester off on the right foot.
