ANYTHING GOES THURSDAY: Personal Yearbooks

With school kicking off, I wanted to share a really fun idea I found from Becky Higgins - Personal Yearbooks.

It's such a simple but wonderful way to help your child document their experiences throughout the school year.

You can find free printables and lots of tips for creating your own at Becky Higgins.

FREEBIE FRIDAY: More Back-to-School Goodies!

I've got three more back-to-school freebies coming your way today!  

Up first are these terrific school notes from Angela at Anything But Perfect.  They are so great for sending quick messages and reminders to your child's teacher.

Oh My Gluestick designed this adorable printable that you can frame as a teacher's gift.  

And I love these lunch sack tags from Sissy Print!

What little dude wouldn't love getting lunch with this label on it?

Hope you enjoyed today's picks, and for more fab freebies, check out my Freebies and Printables Board on Pinterest!

PINSPIRATION SATURDAY: Cool Back-to-School Crafts

Today's Pinteresting picks are all fun projects tied to back-to-school.  

Art Smock Tutorial
My pin from Patterns by Figgy's at Sew, Mama, Sew!

First Day of School Favors

Pin from The Blackberry Vine via Amy Miller Designs

Crayon Wreath

Pin from Mom's Party Cafe via Kerry at A Pop of Pretty

DIY School Hairclips
My pin from A Little Moore

Butterfly Backpack Tutorial

My pin from Taidye Original

Pencil Initial Artwork
Pin from Two Peas in a Bucket via Sarah Lisi

So many cute craft ideas!  I want one of each.

For more school-themed projects and ideas, follow my Back-to-School board on Pinterest, and if you're on Pinterest, post a link to your profile or your user name so I can follow you too!

FREEBIE FRIDAY: Back-to-School Party Pack

On Party Peeks Wednesday, I shared an adults back-to-school bash with fun free printables, so to be fair, today I've got one for the kiddos!

Ana from Love Party Printables designed this set for Catch My Party and I just think they're adorable!  The chalkboard napkin wraps kill me.

Even if you don't throw a full-on fete for your little one's return to school, you could dress up breakfast on their first day with the super cute chalkboard banner and toppers!  Download all of the goodies HERE.

Hope you enjoyed today's pick and for more fab freebies, check out my Freebies and Printables Board on Pinterest!

ANYTHING GOES THURSDAY: A is For Apple Treats!

In today's back-to-school themed ANYTHING GOES THURSDAY post, I thought it would be fun to share some apple sweet treats that are perfect for sucking up to giving to your kiddo's new teacher!

Skip to My Lou has a great how to for apple cake pops.

These inside out caramel apples from Hungry Happenings make my mouth water!

You can make apple candy pops with double stuff Oreos, thanks to this terrific tutorial from The Idea Room.

I love these apple rice krispie treats from Gourmet Mom On-the-Go.

Shindig Parties to Go has another take on the Oreo apple pops.

And Shannon from Mommyapolis shared a great goodie over on Oopsey Daisy that your little one can make herself - apple lollis!

With these treats, A isn't only for Apple - it's also for Amazing!

For more school themed fun, check out my Back-To-School Board on Pinterest.

PARTY PEEKS WEDNESDAY

This week's peek isn't a "real" party, but it may give a lot of you a reason to celebrate!

Wondering what TGIBTS stands for?  THANK GOODNESS IT'S BACK-TO-SCHOOL!  If you laugh as hard as I do when that Staples commercial comes on where the dad is happily filling a cart with school supplies while "It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year" plays in the background, then this adult's only back-to-school bash is for you.

Chelsea from Lovely Indeed designed the cheeky printables and shared them over on The Sweetest Occasion.  The straw flags crack me up!

I love my kids dearly but sometimes this sentiment rings all too true!

Download all of the fun free printables HERE and if you throw your own TGIBTS party, be sure to send us some pictures!  You just might see it in next week's PARTY PEEKS!

Images: Lovely Indeed for The Sweetest Occasion

FUNDAY MONDAY: Toilet Tattoos {GIVEAWAY}

One thing that will go along with Gabrielle and Alaina starting their 3's program this fall is potty training!  I always figured I'd start once the girls turned three (they haven't show any interest yet) but they have two scheduled "potty times" at school so hopefully that will make them a little more curious.  The problem is that Gaby is somewhat terrified of the toilet.  I have no idea why but just the mention of sitting on one freaks her out.  So when I saw Toilet Tattoos I knew I had to give them a try.

Toilet Tattoos are appliqués for the toilet lid!  And I know what you're thinking - don't they get gross?  Here's the thing - the vinyl appliqués are removable and and easily cleanable.  And with themes ranging from Princesses:

To rocker:

There's a tattoo to fit any style!

Toilet Tattoos sent me an applique to try out and I have to admit, at first I was a little skeptical.

But it took all of 10 seconds to apply and instantly turned our potty from pitiful:

To playful!

Considering we're living in a rental apartment until the work on our house is done, the Toilet Tattoo is an easy and inexpensive way to add some personality to the girls' bathroom.  And at just $10 each, you can change them out for any occasion!

There are even toilet training designs, with removable stickers to encourage your little one to do their thing.

I love this one!

Toilet Tattoos come ins two shapes to fit round or elongated seats and can be ordered from their website.  You know they're the only tattoos you'll ever voluntarily pay for for your kids!

And I've got great news because Toilet Tattoos has generously offered to giveaway one toilet tattoo to two AFOMFT readers!  That's right - we'll be selecting two winners who'll get one appliqué each.   To enter, visit Toilet Tattoos and post a comment here telling me which tattoo you'll choose if you win (this is mandatory).  For additional entries:

• "Like" AFOMFT on Facebook
• "Like" Toilet Tattoos on Facebook and leave a comment that A Few of My Favorite Things sent you.
• Follow AFOMFT and Toilet Tattoos on Twitter (@ToiletTattoos and @AFOMFT or click the birdie icon on the sidebar) and tweet this post by clicking the graphic above or this giveaway: Want a quick way to spruce up a boring bathroom? Then enter to #win this great giveaway from @ToiletTattoo at @AFOMFT http://tinyurl.com/AFOMFT (may be done once a day - post a comment for each Tweet)
• Blog or post on Facebook about this giveaway with a link to this post (worth 2 entries so please post two comments) and make sure your comments include a link to your status or blog post.

Please leave a separate comment for each entry (two if you've blogged about the giveaway) and make sure to include a link to your tweet, blog post, etc. All entries must be posted on AFOMFT as a direct comment to this post. Comments on Facebook will not count as entries. This giveaway is open to residents of the U.S. only and ends August 22nd at 11:59 pm EST. The winners will be selected by random.org and announced on AFOMFT on August 23rd. If the winners do not contact AFOMFT within 48 hours, a new drawing will be held so be sure to check back to see if you've won!

Please note that I was sent a Toilet Tattoo for the purpose of this review and giveaway.  No other compensation was received.  The opinions I've shared of this product are my own and yours may differ.

Images: AFOMFT & Toilet Tattoos

FREEBIE FRIDAY: Back-To-School Labels

We've got more back-to-school goodies coming your way today on FREEBIE FRIDAY!  

I love these lunch bag labels from One Charming Party.

And Kori from Paper and Pigtails created a great set of printables for kids with allergies.

They're perfect to make sure teachers and parents on play dates are up-to-speed on your child's allergies. 

Hope you enjoyed today's picks and for more fab freebies, check out my Freebies and Printables Board on Pinterest!

PARTY PEEKS WEDNESDAY: Back-To-School Bashes

Your kids may not think back-to-school time is something to celebrate but once they see these amazing parties, they'll change their tune!

I fell in love at first sight with this sweet school soiree thrown by Little Sooti using free printables from Bird's Party (find them HERE).

I don't know what I adore most - the chalkboard labels:

The pencil apple pops:

The arithmetic cupcakes:

Or the lunchbox favors.

Look at those alphabet cookies!  So adorable.

Our fab reader Jenny from Crossing the Bugger-Dixon Line threw a book swap party to celebrate the start of school with her little guys and the details are delightful!

This wreath welcomed all of the book worms:

Decorations included book-page bunting, personalized bookmarks and a book mobile.

The guests brought books to swap.

And they got to take home a few along with book plates designed by Bushel and Peck Paper:

And a coordinating tote:

And here's a back-to-school bash from One Charming Party that puts a whole new spin on things.

Everything on that "dessert" table is made from school supplies!  Eraser "candies":

Elmer's glue "milk":

And a pencil and rubber band cake!

These parties will surely take the of the sting out of heading back to school and start to get the kiddos excited about what's to come.  Are you planning some sort of celebration for yours?  We'd love to hear all about it!

If you have a party you'd like to share, e-mail me at afomft@gmail.com and you just might see it in next week's PARTY PEEKS!

Images: My Life My Loves, Paisley Petal Events & Pure Joy Events