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back to school giveaway hopIt’s hard for me to believe the kids are going back to school already! What happened to summer?

My heart tells me summer just started, but every store tells me different. The back to school supplies are out everywhere, along with fall decorations! If you look around a little, I’m sure you can find Christmas decorations too.

The expense in getting children ready for school seems to grow bigger with each passing year.  To provide a little help in that area, my giveaway in the Oh, The places you’ll go, Giveaway Hop, is a Visa gift card worth $50.00.

Enter here for a chance to win the Visa gift card and then check out each blog listed below.  There are an incredible 95 blogs participating in this giveaway hop organized by The Kids Did It and The Mommy Island! Thank you to both of them!

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Aging Like a Fine Wine is giving away a $50 Visa gift card to the lucky, randomly chosen winner of this giveaway.

Aging Like a Fine Wine received no compensation for this post/giveaway.

 

Now that you’ve entered Aging Like a Fine Wine’s giveaway check out all of these other great giveaways!

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Kristin C August 9, 2017, 12:20 pm

My daughter can’t wait to start school!

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Teresa August 9, 2017, 1:03 pm

That’s good, makes it easier to get them up and ready!

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Dawn Monzu August 9, 2017, 12:25 pm

My granddaughter is SO excited because she is going to be starting Kindergarten. She just got her new backpack and all of her school supplies! I cannot wait to see her blossom in school. God bless everyone!

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Teresa August 9, 2017, 1:02 pm

How exciting for her and for you! I hope she has a wonderful year!

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Michelle L August 9, 2017, 12:27 pm

I have no children

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Teresa August 9, 2017, 1:01 pm

If you’re the winner, enjoy the gift card for yourself!

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mami2jcn August 9, 2017, 12:33 pm

My kids are kind of indifferent to the start of the school year.

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Teresa August 9, 2017, 1:01 pm

I hope it is a super good year for them! Thank you for entering the giveaway.

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Julie Wood August 9, 2017, 12:38 pm

My kids are excited to go back to school to see their friends!

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Teresa August 9, 2017, 1:00 pm

That’s great, makes it easier on Mom! Thank you for entering the giveaway.

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shelly peterson August 9, 2017, 1:11 pm

Yes my son and grandsons are looking forward to going back to school.

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Teresa August 9, 2017, 9:41 pm

I’m so glad. They have to go and it makes it much easier if they go willingly!

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Sara Zielinski August 9, 2017, 1:31 pm

No they are not excited about back to school.

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Teresa August 9, 2017, 9:39 pm

I’m sorry! Hopefully their school year will be much better than they anticipate!

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Natalie August 9, 2017, 2:03 pm

My niece is very excited to start kindergarten this year! She loves her teacher.

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Teresa August 9, 2017, 9:38 pm

I’m always glad to hear that children are put with the right teacher for them.

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Barbara Riffe August 9, 2017, 2:06 pm

The kids are not excited at all. Me , I am jumping up and down. LOL

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Teresa August 9, 2017, 9:38 pm

Oh, Barbara, I remember those days!

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Connie Lee August 9, 2017, 2:09 pm

I don’t have school age children and no grand children, but when my son was school age, he was always excited to go back.

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Teresa August 9, 2017, 9:37 pm

I’m glad to hear his school experiences were good.

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Mandy hammons August 9, 2017, 3:00 pm

My 2nd grader is not very excited about going back to school, but my preschooler is

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Teresa August 9, 2017, 9:36 pm

May they both have blessed years!

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Elena August 9, 2017, 3:11 pm

Yes, my son is excited.

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Teresa August 9, 2017, 9:36 pm

That’s good; I hope he has a wonderful year.

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Rosie August 9, 2017, 3:15 pm

My niece is very excited, and I’m sewing her a little pocketbook/tote for school.

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Teresa August 9, 2017, 9:35 pm

She is a lucky little girl to have such a great aunt!

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Jeanna August 9, 2017, 3:19 pm

My daughter going into 3rd grade is really excited buy my son going into 7th grade isn’t to happy.

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Teresa August 9, 2017, 9:34 pm

Aw, the challenging middle school age. I hope his year is fantastic!

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Pamela Gurganus August 9, 2017, 3:21 pm

I don’t have any children or grandchildren, but my nieces are excited about going back to school. They love school!

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Teresa August 9, 2017, 9:33 pm

That’s great! How old are they?

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Cindy August 9, 2017, 3:25 pm

My nephews are not excited to go back to school.

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Teresa August 9, 2017, 9:33 pm

I hope it’s better than they anticipate!

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paige chandler August 9, 2017, 3:51 pm

My kids are not excited to go back to school but I am !! 🙂

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Teresa August 9, 2017, 9:32 pm

Yeah, Mom time on the horizon!

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Linda Szymoniak August 9, 2017, 4:07 pm

My own girls are older and no longer in school, but I have a great niece who is starting kindergarten this fall and she’s super excited, as is my sister. Cora is the only grandchild to my sister and her husband (and likely to remain the only one). Therefore, too, my only great-niece, so you know I’m excited!

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Teresa August 9, 2017, 9:32 pm

I hope she lives close to you so you can join in the fun.

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heather August 9, 2017, 4:16 pm

The kids are not excited to go back to school at all.

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Teresa August 9, 2017, 9:31 pm

I can understand that; summer seems to get shorter and shorter for our kids.

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jennifer bowen August 9, 2017, 4:28 pm

my kid as well as my grand child are both happy to go back to school this year

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Teresa August 9, 2017, 9:30 pm

That’s great!

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Steve Weber August 9, 2017, 4:29 pm

I do not have children/grandchildren.

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Marilyn Nawara August 9, 2017, 4:30 pm

My granddaughter is really excited — she loves school and has the teacher she wanted this year.

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Teresa August 9, 2017, 9:29 pm

That’s good, I’m happy for her that she was given the right teacher. It definitely makes a difference.

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Uhunoma Aguebor August 9, 2017, 6:58 pm

I don’t have any children but I’m a college student and I’m very excited to go back to school! 😀

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Teresa August 9, 2017, 9:25 pm

That’s great Uhunoma! What are you studying?

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Janet W. August 9, 2017, 7:02 pm

Yes, my grandsons are very excited about going back to school!

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Teresa August 9, 2017, 9:24 pm

That’s good; makes it easier on Mom and Dad!

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Madeline del Valle August 9, 2017, 7:48 pm

My children are adults and my grandbaby is starting school this September and is very excited. Im sure she’ll do well because she is very friendly and loving.

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Teresa August 9, 2017, 9:24 pm

I hope she has a wonderful year!

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Jessica Cox August 9, 2017, 8:48 pm

I have one in kindergarten she is ready and wants to go. I have 2 in middle school that are kinda happy about it , but they hate getting up

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Teresa August 9, 2017, 9:23 pm

I remember those days of getting up middle and high schoolers for school. Not an easy task!

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Susan Smith August 9, 2017, 10:21 pm

No my daughter who is in High school is not excited to go back to school.

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Teresa August 10, 2017, 10:17 am

I hope her year turns out to be surprisingly good for her!

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Ashley Chassereau Parks August 9, 2017, 10:48 pm

We homeschool, so I am still deciding on the best time to start back. My daughter is looking forward to the new school year, but keeps asking if we can still go to the pool! haha!!

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Teresa August 10, 2017, 10:16 am

I think public school often starts too soon, don’t you? When my kids were in school it was always the day after labor day. I like that, no one has to wonder when it starts, everyone knows.

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Barrie August 9, 2017, 11:23 pm

I think my daughter is exicted. She loves college and where she’s chosen. I know she loves that this year she’ll have her own room so she doesnt’ have to worry about studying in the hallway if her roommate is sleeping!

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Teresa August 10, 2017, 10:14 am

I’m happy for her that she won’t have to do that too!

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Christy Peeples DuBois August 10, 2017, 12:02 am

My oldest daughter graduated from college this past May. My youngest daughter is starting her junior year at ole miss and is looking forward to parts of starting back, like friends and fun. But not looking forward to studying.

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Teresa August 10, 2017, 10:14 am

College is tough but worth it. She just needs to keep her eyes on the light at the end of the tunnel!

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Christina Graham August 10, 2017, 12:04 am

We homeschool year round, but they are excited about many of the different workshops and field trips we are planning this Fall/Winter.

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Teresa August 10, 2017, 10:12 am

How exciting! My grandchildren are homeschooled too.

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Julie Lundstrom August 10, 2017, 1:24 am

My children are excited to see their friends but not excited about having to get up so early in the morning.

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Teresa August 10, 2017, 10:12 am

I can understand that! I hope they adjust quickly.

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Lisa Brown August 10, 2017, 3:46 am

They are somewhat excited, they love summer vacation.

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Teresa August 10, 2017, 10:11 am

I hope they have a wonderful year.

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Terra Heck August 10, 2017, 4:25 am

I have two kids in high school this year. They both seem excited to be going back. Thanks.
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Teresa August 10, 2017, 10:10 am

That’s great!

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Marti Tabora August 10, 2017, 5:44 am

My grandson hasn’t started school yet, but he is so quick to pick up on things I know he will do well when he is ready for school.

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Teresa August 10, 2017, 10:10 am

I’m sure he will. I hope he really enjoys it!

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Nancy August 10, 2017, 10:42 am

Yes, she is excited about going back to school.

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Amber Ludwig August 10, 2017, 10:58 am

My son is super excited but so nervous! Its his first time. He starts 4k the first week of September and he will be riding the bus the first time too. I think he’s a pretty good mixture of both lol!!

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Cathy French August 10, 2017, 12:26 pm

We don’t have anyone going back to school this year.

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Bryan Vice August 10, 2017, 1:26 pm

My daughter cant wait we go today to meet her teachers. She is starting 1st grade next week. It’s a different school but shes very excitied

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Ashley C August 10, 2017, 2:45 pm

No children or grandchildren. And I never cared for school, personally. *Shrugs*

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Lyndsey R. August 10, 2017, 3:00 pm

My 12 year old son is excited but he is also nervous because he starts middle school this year.

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Tammy Catterton August 10, 2017, 3:31 pm

My son hoping to go back to college next year here

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Judy Cox August 10, 2017, 3:51 pm

My last grandson who is still in school is not ready to go back. He does so good in school put going into a higher grade is his problem~~

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Deborah W. August 10, 2017, 3:59 pm

My granddaughter is always excited to return to school until she has to get up earlier than normal, ha.

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Maria B August 10, 2017, 4:41 pm

She does not want the summer to end and doesn’t want to meet her teacher before the first day of school.

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Melissa Storms August 10, 2017, 5:10 pm

My son is 13 and headed to the 8th grade so not so much. He does like school once it gets going and he spends more time with all of his friends.

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Elizabeth Tarlow August 10, 2017, 5:48 pm

My 2 Grandkids aren’t very excited about going back to school.

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polly August 10, 2017, 6:49 pm

My grandson is very excited about the 3rd grade. His younger brother is not excited about Pre-School at all.

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amy August 11, 2017, 8:50 am

It seems every year summer get shorter. I always get upset when I see Back-To-School Displays and Halloween items in the stores, because I never want summer to end!

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Tami Vollenweider August 11, 2017, 9:17 am

My Son is all grown up now and my grand kids are too young yet!

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Cynthia R August 11, 2017, 10:21 am

I don’t have any children or grandchildren but my niece sure is happy to be starting school.

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James Robert August 11, 2017, 5:35 pm

Most of mine are but a couple are just not really into school I guess.

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Kayla Klontz August 12, 2017, 2:26 am

This is both my son and daughters first year in school and they’re both very excited about it.

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bn100 August 12, 2017, 3:28 pm

yes

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Ann Fantom August 12, 2017, 6:49 pm

My daughter is not excited to go back to school

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Sharon Rooney August 12, 2017, 6:59 pm

I do not have any children or grandchildren starting school. My nephews are super excited. They moved after the school year and are starting a new school in a new area and are looking forward to making new friends.

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Lynne B August 12, 2017, 9:03 pm

My youngest is starting college in a few weeks. She is extremely excited, and so are we!

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Kimberley Meier August 13, 2017, 12:00 am

My daughter is excited because she is starting her first year of middle school. My son is not so excited to be starting fourth grade.

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Linda August 13, 2017, 2:08 am

My niece is super excited to be going to her first year of school this September.

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Joni Mitchell August 13, 2017, 4:55 pm

My girls are both ready to go back but they are in high school so I expect it.

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denise low August 13, 2017, 5:27 pm

My granddaughter started 1st grade and she just loves school so far. She thinks she is a big girl now.

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Darlene Owen August 13, 2017, 6:24 pm

My granddaughter is excited to start kindergarten.

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Jodi Hunter August 13, 2017, 9:31 pm

My daughter is not too excited, but she will be once it starts.

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Margaret Smith August 13, 2017, 10:05 pm

Our oldest son is looking forward to school. Our youngest son really could care less.

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wen budro August 13, 2017, 11:56 pm

My kids are divided about their going back to school excitement. They look forward to seeing their friends but not to the homework.

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Crystal F August 14, 2017, 7:08 am

My oldest may be since it’s her senior year. My youngest daughter could go with out school forever. Thank you!

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Cynthia C August 14, 2017, 10:18 am

My kids are grown now. They always had mixed feelings about starting school.

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Sarah De Diego August 14, 2017, 10:18 am

Mine will be homeschooled starting this year so I”m sure they won’t mind “going back”. Thanks for giving. Besos Sarah.

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Edye August 14, 2017, 1:01 pm

My cousin is very excited.

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Sandy Klocinski August 14, 2017, 1:44 pm

I have no school age children or grandchildren

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Theresa Jenkins August 14, 2017, 3:49 pm

All 5 of the grandkids are counting down the days …they can’t wait to go back

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joan ritter August 14, 2017, 11:20 pm

they can’t wair

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Amber August 15, 2017, 12:40 am

my kids are definitely excited to go back to school next week.

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Michele August 16, 2017, 12:11 am

Thank you for the giveaway. My daughter started her junior year of high school this month. She was semi-excited about returning. I think she is anticipating her senior year! I am a non-traditional college student. I graduated with my Associate’s in Social Work this past May. I am returning on Monday to work on my minor in Medical Office Tech. I plan to transfer and finish my SW degree in the future. Anyway, I’m excited, but I am also extremely nervous about starting my minor!

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Julie Waldron August 16, 2017, 10:33 am

Our daughters are grown, the youngest graduated from high school three years ago. When they were in school they didn’t look forward to going back. I always dreaded it too but now that they’re out I kind of miss it. They don’t though! LOL

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Julia Cosgrove August 16, 2017, 4:38 pm

My boys are definitely not excited about the return to school. Think they might picket me if I mention it one more time.

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Jo-Ann Brightman August 16, 2017, 9:27 pm

My children are too old and my grandchildren are too young for school, but in a few years that will be different,

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Crystal Rogers Walker August 17, 2017, 1:31 pm

I have 2 grandkids starting Kindergarden, 4 in Elem and 1 in High School, Man I’, getting old but loving every minute

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sandra August 17, 2017, 2:11 pm

not particular excited no

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Sarah Hall August 18, 2017, 2:36 pm

My grandson’s are semi-excited about going back to school. They really don’t want summer to be over yet.

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elizabeth miller August 18, 2017, 3:28 pm

My daughter is half and half over school. She is excited but also nervous because she is changing schools for the second year in a row.

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Ann August 18, 2017, 4:52 pm

I do not have any children, though I wish I did! (All in good time.) As for myself, I won’t be going “back to school” this season: I fiiiiinally– wait, no– fiiiiiiiiiiiinally finished my graduate studies and training a few years ago. :p

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Kelly August 18, 2017, 5:19 pm

My kids love school and are thrilled to go back to school. They both do summer school, which I think helps the transition back in Sept. I love it too 🙂

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Jeanna Massman August 18, 2017, 8:52 pm

My grandson was a little reluctant to start back to school but he’s doing fine now.

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Linda G. August 18, 2017, 9:31 pm

I have one son that is not excited to go back to school and the other one is ready to go back!!

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Lauren Becker August 19, 2017, 12:18 pm

My nephew was really excited and my niece was nervous, but they are both loving it now!

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Mya Murphy August 19, 2017, 5:31 pm

I never had children but volunteer for the homeless…

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Lana Bradstream August 19, 2017, 7:27 pm

My daughter is very excited

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Sarah L August 19, 2017, 9:45 pm

No kids. I look forward to the cooler weather.

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Leela August 20, 2017, 1:18 pm

Some yes and some no.

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Krista M August 20, 2017, 4:09 pm

One of my kids is excited to go back and the other is somewhat apprehensive as they will be attending a new school starting junior high.

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Holly Thomas August 20, 2017, 6:57 pm

My nephew loves first grade.

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Zoey August 21, 2017, 12:56 am

I don’t have any children or grandchildren.

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Dana Rodriguez August 21, 2017, 11:22 am

Our grandson is only 9 months old but I remember how excited I always was when it was BTS time!

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Kaycee August 21, 2017, 3:20 pm

I don’t have any children or grandchildren. We bought school supplies and donated them though. I keep a stash in case anyone needs them.

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Stacy August 21, 2017, 5:30 pm

One of my nieces just started kindergarten and she was ecstatic to go to school. Most of the other nieces and nephews were excited, but none were as excited as Lyla.

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Teresa Moore August 21, 2017, 8:49 pm

My daughter is super excited about going back to school. She cant wait to see old friends and make some new ones!

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Richard Hicks August 22, 2017, 1:23 am

Yes, they are very excited to go back to school

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Kathy Ross August 22, 2017, 3:12 pm

I have a son who’s going to college in a few weeks. He’s excited and I’m happy for him!

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Ed August 22, 2017, 5:42 pm

Yes, the little ones are excited!

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Abigail Gibson August 23, 2017, 2:37 am

My nephew is excited about going to school until about two weeks in, then he is ready for break again.

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Carolsue August 23, 2017, 3:57 am

The younger one is excited; the older one is NOT

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Shane A August 23, 2017, 6:13 am

She was excited! Her first day was on Monday and she came home telling stories of her new friends. It was precious!

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Angela Asbell August 23, 2017, 7:11 am

My daughter is hall and half. She wants to stay lazy all day but she’s ready to meet new friends!

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Donna B August 23, 2017, 10:16 am

My grands were very excited about returning to school. So far they are still enjoying it.

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Sarah Mayer August 23, 2017, 11:06 am

I have a son in college who is excited about going back because it’s his last year.

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Lisa August 23, 2017, 1:13 pm

No kids, but I was always excited for the first week and then the excitement wore off.

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Tara Woods August 23, 2017, 1:59 pm

I don’t have any kids but my nieces were not excited at first, but it’s growing on them.

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Jamie Williams August 23, 2017, 2:29 pm

My daughter is excited since she will be the top dog now in fifth grade.

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Jennifer P. August 23, 2017, 3:08 pm

My kids are super excited about going back to school! And one is excited about going to school for the first time, although I think she will also be quite nervous when the first day comes.

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Kathy Pease August 23, 2017, 5:06 pm

My children are all grown so no school for them anymore

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alona y August 23, 2017, 6:05 pm

My daughter is very, very excited to go to school.

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Jennifer H. August 23, 2017, 6:07 pm

yes, our daughter is excited about going back to school.

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LeAnn Harbert August 23, 2017, 6:37 pm

They’re excited to see their friends.

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Betsy Barnes August 23, 2017, 6:51 pm

When my son was in school. he was never excited about heading back. He was never a fan of school, lol!

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courtney hennagir August 23, 2017, 7:15 pm

My daughter is starting kindergarten this year and she is super excited.I am so sad though! This growing up thing is tough on a mama’s heart!

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Juana Esparza August 23, 2017, 7:23 pm

I have no kids.

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donna porter August 23, 2017, 8:47 pm

They are excited to see their friends on a daily basis.

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Anel August 23, 2017, 9:02 pm

My niece is excited about going back to school! I’m excited for my little guy to start pre-k!

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Hannah C August 23, 2017, 9:50 pm

I have a niece who is excited to start preschool in a week.

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Terry August 23, 2017, 10:06 pm

Yes, my youngest daughter is excited about starting back to school next week. Just finished up all of her school shopping today.

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AEKZ2 August 23, 2017, 11:36 pm

My daughter is excited for school. My son is not.

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