First Day of School Instagram Printables

Capture the Memories with this Free Instagram Back to School Printable

In our house, the first day of school is a big deal.  So each year I try to come up with fun ways to commemorate the end of summer and kick off the school year.  As the kids get older, it gets harder to come up with new and innovative things we can do together and enjoy.   But lucky for me, my girls share in my love of Scrap booking and Creating Photo Books.   My kids enjoy scrolling through my Instagram Feed, but they are too young to have a page of their own.  So, I came up with this fun Instagram Printable that I knew they would love.  It was something that they could “make their own”  by adding their own words and choosing a picture and then we could add it to our Yearly Family Photo Book.  You can read more about this here.

Since we enjoyed it so much, I thought I would share Our Free Editable Instagram First Day of School Printable with all you Scrap booking and Shutterbug Moms, or anyone who just wants a keepsake to remember this Special Day.  And, the best part is that you don’t need any fancy Photo Editing Software, you can edit it in Microsoft Word.  But, feel free to edit it in ANY Software you choose.

First Day of School Instagram with Personalization Instructions

Here’s What You Will Need:

Some of Your Own Creativity

Your Computer

Printer

Scissors

Scrap Booking Background Pages (Optional)

Embellishments (Optional)

It’s Super Easy!!  Download Your Template Here.  Open Your Document.  Personalize your text. Add a 4×6  Picture.  Fit Picture to the Available Space and Save.  Print and Voila you have a Keepsake to Remember.

Scrapbooking Back to School Instagram Page

There are always a host of emotions that come with the first day of school, some good, some not so good. I think I probably think about it a lot more than the kids do.  They are just excited to wear their new clothes and see their friends.  Here’s to a GREAT 2015-2016 School Year.

“You’re Off To Great Places.  Today is Your Day. Your Mountain is Waiting, So Get On Your Way.” – Dr. Seuss

 

Fun Friday: Back to School Prep + The Most Amazing Back to School Printable Pack #freebiefriday

2015- 2016  Back to School Printables

Seems almost impossible that we are already prepping for Back to School.   I feel like we just winded down at the end of the School Year.  But, as much as I think it flew by, I am always glad to see it come back around.  We packed a lot of fun into the summer, but not a lot of work.  And, I guess that is ok, right?  Well, at least that is what I am telling myself, they won’t be little forever.

Here in Georgia school starts back on August 10th.  Thankfully, we managed to get a jump start on our shopping early in the month.  So, I am hoping that we won’t have to be out there in the craziness that is the Back to School Rush at all.  Fingers and Toes Crossed.

Are you ready for the kids to go Back to School?  For me the key to being prepared is always A LIST.  Check out this Back to School Back to School Checklist found over on ThreeLoudKids.com.

After you have nailed the basics when it comes to school shopping.  I feel like the next thing,  is to make your things your own, and to make them cute.   If you are all about personalizing your things like me, and my little ones you will love this Free Back to School  Printable Pack that I created with you in mind.

(2) Back to School Binder Cover Sheets

(1)  Back to School Binder Spine

(1)  Back to School 2015-2016 iPhone/iPad Wallpaper

Free Back to School Binder Cover #freebiefriday

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Free Back to School  Property Of Binder Cover #freebiefriday

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Free Back to School Binder Spine #freebiefriday

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 2015-2016 iPhone/iPad Back to School WallpaperBack to School iPhone/iPad Wallpaper #freebiefriday

Back to School iPhone/iPad Wallpaper #freebiefriday

Right Click  – Save Image As  – Select Picture As Your Background or For Your Lock Screen.

I hope that these Printables, make going back to school a little more special for you and yours.  Here’s to an Awesome School Year!!

Fun Friday: What’s In Your Glass?

Whats In Your GlassIt’s National Tequila Day and it’s Friday.  Those two things sound like fun to me.  There are so many yummy cocktail recipes with tequila as the staple ingredient.  And, believe it or not tequila is no longer just for drinks. After doing some research I literally found 200+ Tequila Recipes.  These three made the top of my list.

Windy Kitchen’s Slow Cooker Tequila Lime Chili

Martha Stewart’s Tequila-Soaked Watermelon Wedges

All Recipe’s Tequila Sunrise

Tequila Recipes

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This week’s Freebie Friday: A Printable Drink Card

Freebie Friday - Printable Drink Card

What is your favorite Tequila Cocktail or Recipe?

Fun Friday – A Favorite Poem + Freebie Friday (Printable)

It’s been a busy week for us here.  So this week’s Fun Friday Post is Gonna be Quick and Easy.  I wanted to share one of my Favorite Poems by Veronica A. Shoffstall (plus) this week’s #FreebieFriday.
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Free Friday Baby Elephant PrintableBaby Elephant Nursery Print

Download Print and Frame and Voila!!

What is your favorite poem?  Consider sharing your favorites with us.

Free & Fun Fourth of July Coloring Sheets

Free Fourth of July Coloring Sheets

For Personal Use Only.  Do not Alter or Redistribute on Any Other Sites.

Looking for something to keep the kid’s busy as you prepare for your Fourth of July Activities.  Pull out these Patriotic Coloring Sheets and let them have at it!!  Download Print and Enjoy!!

The Liberty Bell     Home of the Brave     Happy Independence Day

ORIGINS OF THE FOURTH OF JULY SOURCE: HISTORY.COM

The Fourth of July—also known as Independence Day or July 4th—has been a federal holiday in the United States since 1941, but the tradition of Independence Day celebrations goes back to the 18th century and the American Revolution. On July 2nd, 1776, the Continental Congress voted in favor of independence, and two days later delegates from the 13 colonies adopted the Declaration of Independence, a historic document drafted by Thomas Jefferson. From 1776 to the present day, July 4th has been celebrated as the birth of American independence.

Fourth of July Becomes a National Holiday

The tradition of patriotic celebration became even more widespread after the War of 1812, in which the United States again faced Great Britain. In 1870, the U.S. Congress made July 4th a federal holiday; in 1941, the provision was expanded to grant a paid holiday to all federal employees.

Over the years, the political importance of the holiday would decline, but Independence Day remained an important national holiday and a symbol of patriotism.

Falling in mid-summer, the Fourth of July has since the late 19th century become a major focus of leisure activities and a common occasion for family get-togethers, often involving fireworks and outdoor barbecues. The most common symbol of the holiday is the American flag, and a common musical accompaniment is “The Star-Spangled Banner,” the national anthem of the United

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Celebrate Dad with this Free Father’s Day Coloring Coupon Book

Father's Day Coupon Book Mock Up

Father’s Day Coupon Book Cover

Father's Day Coupon Book Page1 Mock Up

Father’s Day Coupon Coloring Page

Father's Day Coupon Book Page2 Mock Up

Father’s Day Note Page

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It’s almost Dad’s Big Day.  Show him just how special you think that he is with this FREE FATHER’S DAY COLORING COUPON BOOK.  Download, Print, Cut & Staple.

This Father’s Day Coloring Coupon Book is the property of Stage Presents, and is for  Personal Use Only.  Please Do Not Alter or Redistribute on Any Other Sites.

It’s Freebie Friday!!

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It’s Freebie Friday.  Cacti and Succulents are all the rage this season.  So in keeping with the current trend, we thought that we would share (2) Watercolor Cacti Seamless Patterns. Both High Quality and High Resolution, these patterns measure 12 x 12, the standard size for Scrapbook Paper, (3600 x 3600 pixels).  Feel free to use them however you like.  Download these Patterns Below:

Cactus 1 (Left)

Cactus 2 (Right)

Happy Freebie Friday!!

Update on my Summer Goals

Summer Goals UpdateAs expected keeping up with my blogging while the kids are at home can prove to be challenging.  But, so far I have managed to maintain.  So, I thought I would drop in to let you know how I am doing with my Summer Goals that I wrote about here.

1.  Reading for Fun.  Well, I actually checked out two physical books from the Library.  It has been forever since I read a physical book.  I figured that the real book would keep me from being distracted by all the buzzing, and beeping going on while reading on the iPad.  That hasn’t really gone too well.  I have already had to renew the books once, and I am literally on page 89 of the first book.  Hmmm…. I am honestly struggling with just giving up on that one and moving on to the other book.  Blah!! Once I get through these two I am going o start on this Reading List.  Maybe it will be a little easier.

2.  Handwritten Cards & Letters.  I still have not done this one yet.  But… I did order Personalized Photo Father’s Day Cards for the girls to give to Hubby, does that count?  Interested in doing this too, check out the Card Store.

3.  Connect with Family & Friends.  I did good on this one.  One of my oldest friends and her Mom came into town, and I was able to go and hang out with them for a couple of hours, without the kids.  That is major!!

4.  Romantic and Mushy TV – I watched the Fault in Our Stars which I loved.  Still working my way down the list…  Anyone have any suggestions for me?

5.  Trying new Recipes with the Kids – Check Us Out Making Memories in the Kitchen.

6.  DIY Projects – During the winter I bought an old Lazy Suzan, it was wood adjacent, lol, well I thought it was real wood when I bought it.  Once I started sanding it, I realized that wasn’t the case.  But, after applying several coats of paint, it almost looks usable.  I plan to put it on my kitchen table, to hold napkins, etc. etc. (Pics to Follows)

7.  In preparation for the Fairs we plan to attend in the Fall, we have been stocking our Etsy Store with Printables.  Right now they are digital, but we plan to offer the Physical Prints when selling in person, and hope to add this to the Etsy Store as well.  I am still hunting for a good printer in the Metro Atlanta Area.

Stage Presents Printables

Even though it really feels like it has been a while.  We are really only in the second week of Summer Break.  What are your Summer Goals for this year, consider leaving it in the comment section below?