Not sure I’ve ever mentioned, but Taylor’s dad {my ex-husband} is from Germany. I’ve visited the country many times and am completely in love with it. The food, the culture, the land … the traditions.
The schultüte is a classic German tradition. A child is given one of these ‘school cones’ filled with goodies on their first day of school. By first day of school, the tradition means … very first day of school ever. So please understand I’ve used this tradition loosely in giving one to my freshman! ;)
Anyway. I found these personalized schultüte’s {not sure if it’s correct German grammar to apostrophe s that word … but play wit’ me}, on my fav shopping site ever … Chasing Fireflies and had to get them for the girls.
They were here waiting for us when we returned from vacay … perfect timing since Tay started school the day after we got home!
We have a crazy staggered start to school this year … I dare you to follow along:
- Taylor started Monday {half day}
- Piper started Wednesday {full day}
- Hunter started Wednesday {half day}
- Wynter starts today {full day}
- Hunter goes half day today
- Friday … all kids … all day
Anyway. With the crazy schedule, instead of waiting for the day each girl starts school, I decided to go ahead and give the girls their treasures on Sunday night. They were so excited to dig in! Some pretty cute things inside … I was going to get a photo of some of the goodies, but didn’t get a chance to. :(
In case your wondering who Hunter gets her brows from … she got into a fight with some makeup {her latest extracurricular}.
And how cute are her tootsies gripping that cone?!
I love these crazy kids of mine! How blessed am I?
I had a brilliant idea {happens every once & a while} … and plan to save these and refill them before the start of each school year … I love finding easy ways to start and keep little traditions.
And if you’re the crafty type, I found a site that gives a tutorial on how to make your own.
Happy back-to-school everyone! May your pencil always be sharp and your eraser soft enough to erase! :)
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SO cute! I saw the tutorial but didn’t have time to pull that one off! EJ & I are going to make cookies to have with Jack when he gets home on his first day…that’s all I could manage (and they are the place & bake kind too)! :-) Love this though & the girls look thrilled!!! Such a cool tradition…
SO cute. The traditions that you have with your girls are so amazing. They will remember these for a lifetime to come.
Yeah, it’s official. You’re the coolest mom EVER. Will you please adopt me?? (I have a soft spot for Ugly Dolls, so you had me instantly!) Those cones are so awesome! I see a new tradition in our future!
What a cute idea! Love the pic where they’re wearing them as hats!
Another FANTASTIC idea! Love it, love it, love it!!!!