The yellow school buses are back in action, which can only mean one thing: school’s back in session. Summer is officially over.
This year, I’m not ready to bid farewell to this season. I’m sad to say goodbye to the relaxed routines. I’ll admit I’m not ready to trade in the swim suits for school clothes, the flip-flops for gym shoes.
I’ll miss the lazy mornings, the lingering nights, the simpler pace of daily life.
The summer went quickly this year. We packed a lot in, with a family vacation to our favorite spot, Hilton Head Island. We played multiple matches on the pickleball court, enjoyed time together as a family, and tried out some tasty new treats at the bakery.
And even though I’m not ready to say goodbye to summer, the new school year is here. And like a brand new box of crayons, everything feels fresh, colorful, exciting. A new school year means new possibilities, new opportunities, new friendships. All of these are things to be celebrated — and we want to help! We love being able to help you celebrate life deliciously- big moments and small — and a new school year is the perfect time to do just that.
Pick up a dozen doughnuts and start the morning off right. What better way to begin the first day than with a favorite breakfast treat of fresh doughnuts on the table? You’re guaranteed to get a few smiles in the early hours. In fact, your kids may forget to be grumpy about getting up to an early alarm. Plus, you know they’ll have at least something in their stomachs to fuel their brains for the day ahead.
Stop by and pick up a dozen cookies – either your students’ favorites or our fun back-to-school sugar cookies – and tuck a few in lunch boxes for the first few days of school. We know students will love opening their lunches and finding a surprise. There’s nothing like a sweet touch from mom or dad to feel special, cared about and loved. It’s a simple thing but we all know it’s often the simplest things that mean the most.
If you don’t have a first day dinner tradition, start one! Celebrate the first day by enjoying a family dinner together complete with a delicious cake, cupcakes or favorite pie from Ashley’s for dessert. You may find your students are willing to share details of their day as they enjoy a tasty treat.
The first day of school comes every year, but it’s a special day and is a fun one to celebrate. It doesn’t take much effort, but it’ll create loving memories for your family for years to come.
Here’s wishing everyone a great school year!