Back to School Home Decor & Books for Kids

Back to School started a few weeks later for us.  I've always wanted school to start after Labor Day and since Liv and I are starting a little Tot school together, I thought I would make it happen.  You know because I'm the teacher and all! :)

I love these open shelves from Etsy.  They are so fun to decorate each month/season/holiday.  Most of the decorations above were found in the Target Dollar Spot!  Except for the apple on burlap, painted apple mason jars and crayon flower vase-those were made by me!  

Also love this shelf/coat rack from Etsy!  Also topped with lots of Target Dollar Spot items I've purchased over the years.  I did make the burlap apple and the fake flowers are from Dollar Tree.

My chalkboard from Amazon is another favorite in my home!  It adds so much to the room.  The wreaths are from Hobby Lobby with ribbon from my cute Mom.  More flowers from Dollar Tree in a cute white Target pitcher.

Had to take a closer look at the chalkboard.  Loved that I used little stickers to fill in the gaps.  I don't know if I totally recommend doing that though. haha The goo stuck to the chalkboard a little.

While we're here I thought I'd share Livy's favorite Back to School themed books.  

We've read each of these countless times!  If I had to choose her favorites it would be Pete the Cat, Biscuit Goes to School and A Bug, a Bear, and a Boy.  I'll direct link them below or let you know where I found them if I can't find a link.

It's Your First Day of School Annie Claire

Pete the Cat Rocking in My School Shoes

Biscuit Goes to School

Animal School-Dollar Tree

A Bug, a Bear, and a Boy

Are You Ready for School?-Old Family Book

Even though Liv had a couple favorites we loved all of these books, and I love that most of them are very affordable!  

Good luck going back to school!

Lemon Love Notes

I thought I'd get these Lemon Love Notes up for the last glimpse of summer!  These can obviously be given when it's not summer but it's also a great way to kiss summer goodbye and welcome in Fall and cooler temps!

There are quite a few Love Notes in this printable.  All coordinating with lemons, so many gift options!

Whenever I go to Trader Joe's it's always a fun time!  I searched for everything lemon themed.  Lemon bars (not my favorite find at TJ's sadly), Lemon kitchen hand soap, Lemon Pepper seasoning, lemon shortbread bar mix, and lemon curd (theirs is so good!)

I also LOVE decor ideas!  My mom got this cute jar at Hobby Lobby I believe and these super adorable and versatile lemons at Ikea, find a similar option HERE!  I loooove these lemon measuring cups HERE, and this or that lemon decor from Amazon!

Shoot you could even give a lemonade making kit!  Complete with a cute pitcher, lemons, and a cute wooden spoon!

Even though I wouldn't recommend TJ's Lemon Bars you could always make some from scratch, or any other lemon treat.  Or pair this sweet and sour tag with a coordinating candy, like Sour Patch Kids!

Haven't tried this Lemon Shortbread Bar Mix but love the idea of giving a gift that creates memories!  With this gratitude tag a journal and great pen would be such a great gift to start a gratitude journal.  Saw THIS gratitude journal for such a great price, had to share!

Lemon Pepper Seasoning is such a gift that keeps on giving!  Have you had this on grilled chicken?  It's delicious!  I usually love THIS Lemon Pepper, but after looking at Lemon Pepper on Amazon I want to try this one!! Check out those reviews!

Love this Lemon Curd from TJ's!  Perfect for cookies, bars, crepes! Yum!

Loved this TJ's Lemon hand soap!  If they don't have this kind this season any of their hand soaps are great!

I mean when life gives you lemons, you know you want them to be Lemon Oreos right!?

Lemon Drops are also a another great option, or for this specific zest tag a zester that will change lives!! This zester is my favorite!

Or a bottle of Lemonade!  So perfect and straight to the point!

Love that so many colors go so well with lemon!  I especially love light pink or any shade of blue!

A box of this Sparkling Blueberry Lemonade water would be a fun family gift!

Loved this squeeze the day! bag my sister got from JoAnn!

Found these adorable lemon bowls at Dollar Tree,  don't underestimate Dollar Tree!  They have the cutest things and only for $1!

You can also find this teeny tiny candy boxes for just 25 cents at some grocery store's, I've always been able to find them at Dan's here in Utah!

Found these cute paper straws and wooden spoon at the Target Dollar spot, believe it or not!

Also found this cute little lemon chalkboard there too!

Oh and this little chalkboard too!

And the cutest lemon cellophane bags!

So fun for packaging homemade treats or breaking up store bought treats.

These tablecloths are another gift that keeps on giving!

Always, always love notepads or notecards!  

These plates and napkins are perfect for treat drops or a lemonade stand!  Found at the Target Dollar Spot!

Another Target Dollar Spot find these ceramic lemons.  So cute!

So many adorable options and so many tag options too! 

Find all the Lemon Love Notes HERE!

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