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There’s just something about starting a new school year with a little surprise for the people who are about to spend SO much time with our kiddos. 🥹🍎❤️ I’ve been collecting goodies here and there for months, and seeing everything finally come together makes me so excited for them! Some practical, some fun, and a few things that are just for THEM. 🙌🏼 Now I’m impatiently waiting for teacher assignments to come out so I can personalize the last few pieces and officially call these DONE! 😆✏️ Who else gets just as excited putting together teacher gifts as they do shopping for their own kids’ school supplies?! 😂🙋🏼‍♀️ TeacherAppreciation TeacherGifts BackToSchool TeacherLife BackToSchool2026

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🎒✏️ Back-to-school survival mode activated! I made a bunch of these teacher & staff kits to help kick off the year right 💪🏼🍎

Filled them with all the little essentials—snacks 🍫, mints 🍬, tissues 😭, pain reliever 💊, lip balm 💋, hand sanitizer 🧼, hydration 💧 & more!

Because starting the year with a little extra love (and caffeine 😅) goes a long way!

#BackToSchool #TeacherGifts #SurvivalKit #LTKBackToSchool #GiftsThatGive

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POV: You’re trying to help your kids’ teachers survive the school year 😂🍎✏️

We officially have TWO WEEKS to go until back to school, so I put together these little Teacher Survival Bags filled with all the essentials they might need throughout the year! 🥰

Snacks, hand sanitizer, little pick-me-ups, emergency goodies… basically a little bit of EVERYTHING for those “how is it only Tuesday?!” kind of days. 😂🙌🏼

Such a fun + practical way to start the year and show our teachers a little extra love! ❤️

#TeacherGiftIdeas #BackToSchool #TeacherSurvivalKit #TeacherTok #BackToSchoolIdeas

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😂 These are going to be the gift of the year for teachers!

I grabbed these mystery resin bags for our teacher reward bins this year and I already have a feeling they’re going to be ALL the rave. 😂 Mystery resin bags?! Say less. My kids LOVE these!

I just know my CCD students are going to be excited to earn new ones each week, so naturally I grabbed more sets for our public school teachers to bribe—I mean reward 😏—our kids when they need a little extra motivation! 😂🙌

Seriously SUCH a fun little classroom reward! 🎁✨

#LTKmomlife #LTKKids

These are two back-to-school items I reach for year after year! 🙌✏️

🏷️ My little @liene sticker printer makes labeling lunch boxes, water bottles, folders, and just about everything else so quick and easy.

🖍️ And these Dollar Store snack containers? Total game changer! I use them to store crayons instead of tossing them into a pencil box. They help keep crayons from getting crushed, broken, or making a huge mess inside backpacks. My kids have used this trick for the last few years, and it has worked so well!

Just a couple of simple hacks that have made back-to-school a little easier for us. ❤️📚

#BackToSchool #MomHack #SchoolHacks #TeacherTips #OrganizationHacks

☀️ Tarte’s Summer Essentials Sale is almost here, and I seriously can’t wait! ☀️

You guys know I’ve always loved Tarte, but I honestly didn’t expect to become this obsessed with these products. 🤭 Every single one I’ve tried has earned a spot in my everyday makeup bag, and they’ve quickly become my go-to’s!

And can we talk about the new Mystery Charm with the viral Maracuja Juicy Lip Gloss?! 🤩 I’m absolutely obsessed with this little addition! Peep the charm I got! 💗 It makes the gloss even more fun, and now I kind of want to collect them all. 😂

If you’ve been wanting to try Tarte (or stock up on your favorites), you’ll definitely want to keep an eye out for their Summer Essentials Sale starting July 20:

💋 Lips – $10
👀 Eyes – $15
✨ Cheeks – $20
☀️ Face & Body – $25

⚠️ One more thing! Some of the products I linked are excluded from the upcoming Summer Essentials Sale, but they’re already marked down up to 70% off during Tarte’s 4th of July Sale! 🎆 So if you see something you love that’s on sale now, I’d grab it while you can!

I’ll be sharing my favorite products, swatches, and all the best deals throughout the sale. Trust me… there are a few of these that I genuinely don’t want to be without anymore. 💜

Have you tried Tarte before? And if you’re grabbing a Maracuja Juicy Lip Gloss, tell me what mystery charm you’re hoping to get! 😍✨

#LTKOver40 #LTKSaleAlert #LTKBeauty

My LED cupping massager is currently 38% off AND you can stack a 15% off clickable coupon at checkout! 🙌🏼

I’ve been trying this one out, and I love that it combines gentle suction massage with LED light therapy in one device. It comes with two cup sizes, so you can use it on everything from your arms to your legs, stomach, and even your glutes.

✨ Helps promote circulation
💆🏼‍♀️ Great for relaxing tight, sore muscles
❤️ Supports your daily skincare routine
✈️ Lightweight and portable for home or travel

If you’ve been curious about trying cupping at home, this is a great time to grab one while the extra coupon is available!

#LTKmorningroutine #LTKselfcare #LTKSaleAlert

They’re back!! 🇺🇸🎆 These limited-edition Scent Theory Hand Sanitizer Sprays are back at Walmart for just $10 for the set!

✨ Includes 3 summer-inspired scents:
❤️ Firecracker Freeze
🤍 Boardwalk Treats
💙 Coastal Mist

Plus, each spray is infused with aloe vera, kills 99.9% of germs, and comes with a silicone keychain holder so you can clip it right onto your bag, beach tote, backpack, or keys.

Perfect for summer adventures, road trips, theme parks, and all those grabby little kid hands. 😆☀️🧴

Who else gets excited when the seasonal scents come back every year? 🙋🏼‍♀️💕

#LTKBeauty #LTKTravel #LTKSeasonal

Wrapping up Day 5 of Teacher Appreciation Week 🤍✏️

With Mother’s Day right around the corner, this is your gentle reminder to pencil in a little time for you this weekend — even if it’s just an hour. You deserve it 💛

May is filled with sports, concerts, recitals, field trips, birthdays, and all the end-of-school chaos, so we finished the week with self-care bags filled with goodies, sweet treats, jewelry, and a few relaxing favorites for our teachers.

A huge thank you to all the parents who helped contribute and make this week so special. Hope our teachers felt all the love 💕

#LTKMothersDay #LTKselfcare #LTKmomlife

Day 4 of Teacher Appreciation Week and today may have been my favorite yet! 🥹🌈✏️

We surprised our teachers with “extra supplies for an EXTRA amazing teacher” bins filled with all the fun classroom essentials — rainbow Expo markers, pencils, glue sticks, rewards, sticky notes, last day of school tees, and Target gift cards! ❤️

But honestly, the most special part was the personalized thank you cards signed by every student in the class. Seeing all those little messages of love and appreciation just melts me. These teachers pour so much into our kids every single day, and it feels so good to spoil them a little in return. 🥰

Huge shoutout to our specials teachers too for helping us pull this off without anyone finding out! The surprise made it even more fun! 🎉

Day #3 of Teacher Appreciation Week and we’re reminding our teachers just how cool they are 🍒✨ These cherry-print coolers were packed with little things to fuel their day — gift cards to their favorite lunch spots, OLIPOP drinks, wipes, sweet + salty snacks, and apple containers filled with mints!

Such a fun way to spoil the people who do so much for our kids every single day. We truly couldn’t do it without them ❤️

#LTKmomlife #LTKfoodie #LTKTravel

Day ✌🏼 of Teacher Appreciation Week and we’re keeping them hydrated in style 💖

SIP SIP HOORAY… we appreciate you every day! 🥤✨

We put together personalized Stanleys in their favorite colors, paired with hydration goodies (Liquid IV, Celsius, Dunkin refreshers) and gift cards to their go-to spots ☕️💚

Because let’s be honest… teachers run on caffeine, patience, and a whole lot of love — the least we can do is keep their cups full 💕

#LTKTravel #LTKmomlife #LTKdayinmylife

At this point, I’m not even calling this a snack… it’s a lifestyle 😆
Yogurt, bananas, and a big handful of this granola + drizzle of honey 🍯 = my go-to every single day lately. And yes, I hide the chocolate one from the kids 🙈

#LTKmomlife #LTKfoodie #LTKmorningroutine

There’s just something about these that instantly quiets my brain 😌

I’ve been such a fan of Lifelines for a while now, and these new FlowArt tracing books might be my favorite yet. It’s like coloring meets mindfulness… but even easier to get into that calm, focused “zone.”

With Teacher Appreciation Week coming up, I knew right away what I was getting our teachers 💛 They truly deserve something that helps them unwind too.

If you’re someone who always needs to keep your hands busy (hi, same 🙋🏼‍♀️) or you struggle to actually relax at the end of the day… these are SO worth trying.

✨ You just trace line by line and watch the whole picture come to life
✨ It’s super calming and honestly kind of addictive
✨ Perfect for winding down at night or even quick breaks during the day

And right now you can grab them for 15% off with our code at checkout 🙌🏼

Such a good gift idea… or keep one for yourself (no judgment here 😏) code is valid on the 3 options below! 👇🏼

#LTKMothersDay #LTKOver40 #LTKselfcare

Not only am I a dance mom… I’m also a baseball mom and coach’s wife 😆⚾️ couldn’t forget about these boys!

We’ve got just a few short weeks left, so I put together a little end-of-season surprise to show them how proud we are. It definitely wasn’t the easiest season — there were some bumps (and a few tears) — but they stuck with it, worked hard, and grew so much.

So proud of this group and everything they accomplished 🫶🏼 we’re really going to miss them!

Filled the bags with a baseball water squirter, fidget spinner, snacks, electrolytes, Big League Chew, and a team photo for the fridge 🥹

Have the best summer, boys… until next season ✌🏼⚾️

#LTKmomlife #LTKKids

I said yes to being dance room mom… and now I’m responsible for 15 girls 😅

So instead of panicking—I made everyone their own recital survival bag 💖

Each one is personalized so I can actually learn their names (because let’s be real 😂)
• filled with everything we’ll need backstage:
costume tape, bun makers (no mom is losing it over hair this year 🙌🏼), wipes, little goodies & more ✨

Honestly… best idea I’ve had yet 🥹

Let’s get these girls stage-ready!! 🩰🎀

#DanceMom
#RecitalPrep
#RoomMomLife
#MomLife
#DanceRecital

Spring = outside time + good music 🎶☀️ My JLab speaker is coming everywhere with me—yard work, pool days (soon 🙌🏼), beach hangs & more! 🏖️

Currently on sale + I have a stackable coupon = making it around $43 👏🏼

• 12 hours of playtime • splash-proof • and the COLORS 😍

CODE IS VALID UNTIL 4.30.26 = JLABSPRING10

Which one are you grabbing?! 🛒👇🏼

#LTKTravel #LTKSaleAlert #LTKmomlife

How cute are these?! 🥤💄

This smoothie-inspired lip gloss set is PERFECT for splitting into party favors or letting your favorite girl keep all 6 (no judgment 😆). Sweet scents, glossy shine, and super soft lips in every swipe—yes please!

Strawberry, orange, pineapple, watermelon, blueberry & grape = basically a whole vibe 🍓🍊🍍🍉🫐🍇

#LTKKids #LTKBeauty #LTKSaleAlert

Obsessed is an understatement 😂

Your favorite brands really said “let’s collab”… and made wipes?! 🍑✨ I mean tell me this isn’t the most fun upgrade to your bathroom routine.

The Olipop x goodwipes Peaches & Cream wipes are giving CLEAN, SOFT, and just a little extra (in the best way). Because honestly… would you wash your hands without water? Exactly.

Also fully planning to gift these for Teacher Appreciation Week because if anyone deserves an upgrade, it’s teachers 🙌🏼

Soft, soothing, actually flushable, and low-key life-changing… your booty will thank you 🤭🧻💁🏼‍♀️

#LTKselfcare #LTKmomlife #LTKTravel

Spent the day living my best class mom life and I don’t think I’ll ever recover from the cuteness 🐥💛

We packed in ALL the spring fun — DIY bunny topiaries, chick adoptions (with their own little homes 🥹), egg hunts, spring bingo, photo booth moments, and the sweetest Easter treats to top it all off.

The excitement, the giggles, the “this is the best day ever!” comments… truly nothing better 🥰

Watching both of my kids enjoy it with their classes made it even more special.

Safe to say… I’ve peaked as a class mom this year 😂🐣

#LTKmomlife #LTKKids #LTKSeasonal

POV: You’re the mom who takes the golden egg very seriously 🏆✨

Golden egg prize? Elevated.
Classroom favors? Handled.
Teacher gift? Obviously adorable.

Because if there’s a way to make it extra cute and budget-friendly… I’m doing it 💁‍♀️🐰

And the best part? Even the teacher is in on the fun this year 🥹
She’s adding surprise coupons into some eggs — think “teacher’s chair,” sit with a stuffy, lunch bunch, and more 🎉

The kids get excited, the teacher feels appreciated, and honestly… I have way too much fun putting it all together 🫶

Little moments like this = core memories in the making 💛

#EasterMagic #GoldenEgg #TeacherGift #ClassroomFun #MomLife

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The stain remover every parent needs in their laundry room…

My son somehow got jelly (or sauce? honestly who knows 😅) all over his white polo… you know, the nice one we save for family photos and holidays.

I pulled out this Fels-Naptha bar and rubbed it on the stain and it was like magic. The whole thing came right out. 🙌🏼

Every parent needs one of these in their laundry room. With baseball season starting, I have a feeling this little bar is about to get a lot of use. ⚾️

#momfind #laundryhack #momlife #stainremover #baseballmom

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Just a little St. Patrick’s Day surprise for the teachers who make such a difference in our kids’ lives. ☘️

A few green goodies and some rainbow candy to remind them how lucky we feel they’re our teachers this year. 💚

Teachers truly don’t get enough credit for everything they do — and we’re so grateful for ours.

#LTKmomlife #LTKdayinmylife #LTKKids

These 3D dragon eggs are so cool 🐉🥚

My kids are already deciding which classmate would like which color… and honestly that alone feels like a little mom win 👏🏼

Each egg has a tiny 3D-printed dragon inside with articulated joints and the coolest little scale details. They’re made from durable PLA plastic so they’re lightweight but still sturdy enough for kids to play with or use as fidget toys.

Perfect for Easter baskets, classroom prizes, or just a fun surprise for dragon-loving kids.

#LTKKids #LTKSeasonal

Have you ever heard of Change Up Kids?! Because where has this been all my life?!

Between beach days, pool days, lake trips and dance competitions… we are constantly trying to do the “hold up a towel and pray” routine while someone changes 😅 Not anymore.

This little pop-up changing room is GENIUS. It literally springs open in seconds (no poles, no confusing setup, no dad getting frustrated 😂). It folds flat into a small bag that even the kids can carry, and it keeps sand, wet swimsuits and chaos out of your car. 🙌🏼

But what I love most? It gives them PRIVACY. Real privacy. As they get older, that matters more and more. It’s such a simple thing that makes them feel comfortable and confident changing anywhere — beach, splash pad, recital, tournament… you name it.

It’s waterproof, durable, has a breathable mesh bottom for rinsing off, and it’s clearly made by a mom who gets it. 🫶🏼

AND this part really stood out to me — a portion of every purchase supports the Tim Tebow Foundation to help fight child trafficking. That’s a mission I can absolutely get behind. 🤍

If your family basically lives out of the car all summer, this is one of those “why didn’t I get this sooner?” items.

I have a feeling these are going to sell out fast for summer so don’t wait! ☀️🛒👇🏼

#LTKmomlife #LTKTravel #LTKKids

Okay this is going straight into my Easter basket this year 🐣✨

If you’ve been curious about the viral Peach & Lily “Glass Skin” skincare, this little discovery kit is the BEST way to try it without buying all the full-size products first.

You get the full 4-step glass skin routine in travel sizes:
💧 Cleanser
💧 Essence
💧 Glass Skin Serum
💧 Matcha Pudding Cream

Perfect for travel, sleepovers, or tossing in your gym bag too!

And the deal right now is so good…
It’s a $65 value but only $39 with Prime shipping 🙌🏼

I honestly think this would make the cutest Easter basket filler for teens, college girls, or anyone who loves skincare.

#LTKBeauty #LTKselfcare #LTKTravel

Feeling a little extra lucky this week 🍀

We put together some St. Patrick’s Day favors for my daughter’s class using real dried shamrocks and tiny glass jars so the kids can keep a little luck with them wherever they go.

I used my Liene sticker machine to make the tags and labels, added some rainbow goodies, and packed everything into colorful treat bags for the class.

Simple, sweet, and hopefully a little bit magical for the kiddos.

Now let’s see if these shamrocks bring them some extra luck on spelling tests and math quizzes. 😄

#LTKmomlife #LTKKids #LTKSeasonal

It’s Read Across America Day 📚❤️ and I couldn’t let it pass without a little Dr. Seuss fun.

What better way to spark a love of reading than with a few simple, colorful extras? Bookmarks, fun writing utensils, mini memo pads for creating their own silly stories… nothing over the top, just little things that make reading feel exciting.

I used my sticker printer to make the tags (because you know I can’t resist a themed label 😅) and turned everything into easy goodie bags.

Simple. Festive. And anything that gets kids excited about books is a win in my book. 💙📖

#LTKKids #LTKdayinmylife #LTKmomlife

Random Acts of Kindness: classroom edition 🖍️🌈💛

This week I put together these little kindness bags for a lucky kindergarten class + our first grade class 🥹✨

My hope is to create a domino effect… one classroom at a time—spreading kindness contagiously 🫶🏼

Because if we can teach them young that kindness matters, imagine the kind of world they’ll grow up to create 🥹💛

And honestly… who doesn’t love a little surprise that adds some color to their day? 🌈

#RandomActsOfKindness #KindnessWeek #BeKind #MomLife #ClassroomMagic

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THIS is genius and if you don’t have one yet… go grab it 😅🙌🏼

No more struggling with 10 grocery bags cutting into your fingers, making 5 trips back and forth to the car, or trying to balance everything like a circus act 🤡😂

This Click & Carry holder seriously holds a TON (up to 100 lbs!!) and the gel padding makes it so much more comfortable. You can carry it in your hand OR throw it over your shoulder which is honestly a game changer.

And it’s not just for groceries… think sports gear, beach bags, shopping bags, literally anything.

✔️ Holds multiple bags at once
✔️ Gel padding = no painful bag marks
✔️ Hands free for keys/phone/kids 😅
✔️ Fits in your pocket or car console

One of those little things that makes life way easier 🙌🏼✨

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How cute are these little Valentine’s lip balms?! 🥹💘
I grabbed them at Target and they’re less than $6 for 8… which is honestly a steal.

They’re the Sweethearts ones with the little “to/from” tags already on them (so they’re basically ready to hand out 🙌🏼) and the flavors are so fun + nostalgic.

Circle cardholders can also snag an extra 5% off! 💗
Perfect for classroom Valentines, friends, teammates, or little gift add-ons!

🏃‍♀️ runnnn to Target. 🎯

#LTKValentine #LTKKids

Made a little “Cupid Mix” for the kids’ classroom Valentine’s parties 💘
So simple, so cute, and honestly the containers make it look way more extra than it actually is 😂

I used my Liene sticker maker to make the little tags (obsessed) and now they’re all packed up and ready to go! 💌🍓🥨🍫

Perfect sweet + salty mix and the kids are going to LOVE them.

#LTKValentine #LTKfoodie #LTKKids

Storage upgrade complete 🙌🏼🤍

The old gray one was fine… but this new one has extra rows and holds SO much more 😍👏🏼

And my bins fit perfectly (all 4!!) like it was meant to be 😂✨
Under $60 too… I’ll take it 💃🏻

#LTKmomlife #LTKKids #LTKHome