I’m trying to ignore the fact that Summer vacation for my son is halfway over, I just love having him home everyday! Back to school really is right around the corner for us and I’m starting to notice the displays of school supplies at stores. Every year as soon as I see the displays I squeal with joy. I don’t know what it is about school supplies but I love buying them every year.
Do you remember picking out a new backpack, pencils, crayons, and enough glue sticks to last you all year? I remember going to the store with my mom and sisters to pick out our items, I always wanted the Lisa Franks supplies. But what I also remember are the years when my mom struggled to provide us with all the clothes and supplies we needed for the new school year. My father passed away when I was four and raising three girls alone wasn’t always financially easy for my mother. At the time I didn’t really understand why I couldn’t always get new supplies like most of the kids in my class. Or why I had to use my old pair of shoes and couldn’t get Sketchers like every other girl. Although those memories weren’t the best I try not to dwell on those hard times and instead use them as a way to teach my children the importance of giving back.
Knowing me I had to create something. I’ve been pinning a lot of crafty back-to-school inspiration and knew I wanted to make a school supply cake. I’ll have a tutorial for it soon, promise! It’s going to be my son’s teacher gift this upcoming school year. I know the students are provided with supplies at school but I thought this “cake” would be great for the teacher to give to students who are unable to purchase these items at home.
I also made a bag of supplies for a sweet little girl who means a lot to me. Her mother is currently unemployed and I know things are hard on them right now. I wanted to buy some necessary back to school supplies to help ease the financial stress off of her mother. I’m taking her to pick out a new backpack and lunch box next week. She’s doesn’t know about the supplies yet so it’ll be a surprise. My kids know and they’re so excited to give them to her, I’m afraid they’ll spill the beans. :)
The Bag It Forward program means a lot to me and I highly encourage you to participate. It can be a small donation of pencils, glue, paper, and a folder that will make a big impact to a child in need. If you write about it please send me a link, I’d love to help promote your post.
I love the school supply cake – what an awesome idea!
SO CUTE! I was thinking of making a school supply cake for a back to school gift for each of my kids teachers so I’ll be on the lookout for your tutorial!
I need to do this for the upcoming school year. Super cute!
What a GREAT idea to pay it forward! That little princess will remember that “cake” forever! You’ve touch a life!
How cute! I was just telling my husband we should have a back to school party! I am so gonna make one of these and invite a bunch of kids over :)
Awesome! I’d love to see this at my linky party too! OneCreativeMommy.com
This is such a fun idea. I love the outcome. You have such clever ideas.
what a fun and creative back to school idea! love it and the program you are supporting.
~heather
I love this idea!
I just LOVE this! What a creative way to give!
This is so cool I love it! And what a huge help to the teacher too.
I love this back-to-school idea. I must make one for our party. Thanks for sharing.
AWESOME job!!! Such a creative way to put things together!!!
I was a teacher before I became a stay-at-home-mom. If I was given this as a gift, I would have been in love (and in heaven)! Thanks for sharing this great craft! I am visiting from Tatertots & Jello!
Dear p and p,
This is just awesome. Great reference to a great cause and a super eyecatcher project. :)
Love,
impressed in NE
This is adorable! Such a great idea and so sweet!
I am a teacher and I can honestly say that a present like this would be a wonderful gift for my students. Parents usually forget about the time the second semester begins that students have used up/lost their school supplies. Since the great deals are no longer around, parents don’t replenish their supplies. Unfortunately, someone has to do it, almost always out of my personal funds. This would help save some time and money!
What a stunning way to help your son’s teacher! I love that you took advantage of the Back To School supply prices to share such generous gifts with those in need! Thank you so much for helping to spread the word about this important effort!
Love this! Thanks for sharing! We would love to have you link up some of your projects over at our party!
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I love this twist on the “diaper cake”. Any teacher would just love this! Thanks for sharing! :)