back-to-school schultüte

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.  :(

back-to-school schultüte

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?!

back-to-school schultüte

I love these crazy kids of mine!  How blessed am I?

back-to-school schultüte

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!  :)

5 Comments

  1. Heather August 27, 2009 at 7:05 am

    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…

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  2. Amy August 27, 2009 at 7:54 am

    SO cute. The traditions that you have with your girls are so amazing. They will remember these for a lifetime to come.

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  3. Leslie August 27, 2009 at 8:19 am

    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!

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  4. Suzy August 27, 2009 at 12:18 pm

    What a cute idea! Love the pic where they’re wearing them as hats!

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  5. Brigitte Short August 27, 2009 at 11:02 pm

    Another FANTASTIC idea! Love it, love it, love it!!!!

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