It's the Most WONDERFUL time of the year...........

BACK TO SCHOOL!!! Yes I LOVE back to school time! For the past two years Harrison has attended Head Start, which I was delighted in as I am a former Head Start teacher and firmly believe in the program. He is absolutely a better developed child because of Head Start. Many of his sensory issues have subsided due to his time in the classroom already. 

Naturally, I'm excited and nervous for my "baby" going off to kindergarten. I'm also excited for me. I have always LOVED back to school. I don't know what it is about the new supplies, the possibilities, the education, the joy and anticipation of a 'new year'. I actually been enjoying the preparation, the supply shopping, picking out his little bookbag, etc. I have no idea if he'll love school like I did, or come to hate it as his daddy did. Hopefully I can help mold him into a good student who does enjoy it and can help him learn what he wants to learn.

Yes, I am looking forward to some time alone. :) I do have Eli at home, but any mom will tell you the difference between 1 and 2 (3,4,5) kids is all the difference in the world. I enjoy that alone time with Eli because it gives him the same solo time Harrison received by being the first born. Eli also needs a lot more time with me so we can work on his therapies to keep him moving on kicking Autism's butt. 

Eli himself may start school at least part time in January when he turns 3, which I really look forward to because he absolutely needs to be around other kids so he can learn the social cues so absent with Autism. But until then, he and I will enjoy some solo time. :) I will substitute when Head Start needs, they know they can't be rid of me :) 

And if you need some nifty stuff for Back to School, then hop on over to my shops!! :) I have back to school ponytails for the girls at Mama's Little Monkeys, nap mat covers at Nap Mat Covers and even some badge reel ID Holders for your favorite teacher at Badge Reels.

Back to School Ponytails

Back to School  Badge Reel

Michael Miller Nap Mat Cover

Back to School RIBBON Clothespin Magnets

And hey, even if you're kids are ready for school or you homeschool, you still have to keep your house clean, right? So check out my lovely shop Micro Mops full of green, clean, and organizing items to keep your home healthy and happy!

Happy Schooling Everyone!!! :)

Amy

30 Nap Mat Covers, and whadda ya get?

Hopefully a really awesome wholesale deal!! :) The nap mat covers are done and ready to be delivered to my local education store for our wholesale deal! I made 30 to start with, hopefully she buys them all and wants more! I'm very glad to be done with this set, the fabric is delicious!
Want to see what 30(Ish) nap mat covers look like?































































Michael Miller, Alexander Henry, some awesome prints! Cotton and flannels! :) I hope to make many more!

~~Amy

20% off at Mama's Little Monkeys!! Clearance Sale!!

Come on down and enjoy 20% off nearly everything at Mama's Little Monkeys! (Items marked, Made with Love by Katrina are excluded.)

I am making room for new items!! New items have been listed!! Handmade soap coming soon, including grab bags, oops' and mystery soaps!

AND for my blog readers....a secret giveaway!!! Send me a convo to my Etsy Shop and mention "secret giveaway"!! I'll take all the convo's and use a random number generator to choose one for a secret giveaway!! It could be soap, could be crayons, could be a sewn item, could be a gift certificate!!! You'll have to convo me to find out!!!

So come on down and check us out! You never know what you might find!!

***Don't forget to check out the feature on jonathanandandrea.blogspot.com all about my little corner of the handmade world!! Thank you so much Andrea!!!***

~~amy