School

Valentine’s Day Treats for School Parties!

Valentine’s Day Treats for School Parties!
Coming up with new ideas for class party snacks is tough! As parents, we all want to bring in something fun and creative, but sometimes the trickiest treats are too much work or aren’t enjoyed by the kids.
Another challenge that parents might face is a school district enforcing the policy that... Read more »

Super Fun Back to School Supplies for Kids

Fun Back to School Supplies!
Busy Bee has covered the back packs and the lunch boxes and so now it’s time for a few of the special little extras that will brighten your child’s day or make that day go more smoothly!
Reusable Snack Bags
Recent years have brought many great choices to replace all of those... Read more »

Back to School Around the World

Tip of the Week: Back to School Around the World!
The first day of school in our country has many universal traditions – new shoes, new notebooks and new haircuts all memorialized in that first day photo! Just for fun, here’s a quick review of how our counterparts around the globe celebrate the big day!

Nyugakushiki... Read more »

On Trend Lunch Boxes for Kids

On Trend Lunch Boxes 2011!
Even more so than backpacks, lunchboxes really warrant yearly replacement! Here are few ideas including some “green” selections that might make you feel good about packing those lunchboxes each day!
Lunch Boxes For Elementary School Students:
Fun and Functional

From Dabba Walla Bags, these lunch boxes are super cute and feature kid-friendly designs like... Read more »

Host a School Year’s Eve Party!

Tip of the Week: Host a School Year’s Eve Party!
This is such a terrific idea that I couldn’t wait to share it with the Busy Bee community! Cookie Magazine and the National PTA have come together to create a brand new national holiday: School Year’s Eve! This party plan celebrates the start of a new school year with a... Read more »

Clever Ideas for the First Day of School!

Start a New Tradition for the First Day of School!
I recently read about a charming tradition practiced in Germany on the first day of school and couldn’t wait to share it with Busy Bee readers! Children in Germany actually look forward to the start of the school year because they know they’ll be greeted that... Read more »

Pack a “Green” Lunch

Pack a “Green” Lunch!
At my children’s school there has been so much talk recently about how to reduce lunch time trash in the cafeteria. In keeping with my early pledge to be at least “light” green, I’ve come up with some simple changes that families can implement to at least make a small dent in... Read more »

Lilly Pulitzer School Supplies – Pretty and Preppy

Look What I Found – Pretty and Preppy School Supplies!
Happy News – Lilly Pulitzer has brought her bright and colorful signature style to back to school basics! Some of the fun choices include:

A Journal – perfect for recording great ideas and special memories! Lilly Pulitzer Jounal, $9.99.
A Wipe Off Memo Board – with a pink... Read more »

Unique Backpacks for School

Backpack Bonanza!
Here’s my “round-up” of the best and most unique backpacks for school from preschoolers to teens!
Backpacks for Preschoolers
Bla Bla

These hand knit animal backpacks are perfect for your preschooler! Featuring adorable faces in bright colors, you’re sure to find your little one’s favorite animal in backpack form! Options include: lion, orange cat, pink piggy, monkey,... Read more »

Halloween Treats for School

Hot Halloween School Treats!
With Halloween looming just ahead, can we really come up with some new ideas for school treats? The answer is definitely YES! While it is easy to fill cellophane bags with the usual candies, there are a number of unique treats that will be well received by the little goblins, as well as... Read more »