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Back to School Must Haves E-Magazine

I am so excited to share this issue of Back to School Must Haves with you!  Some wonderful bloggers put our heads together to come up with the top things we recommend for Back to School!  From PreK to Middle School, Read Alouds to Professional Books, Organization to Personal Style…it’s all there!  

There is just one itty bitty mistake on my part: the link for the Enzo Angiolini wedge is wrong.  Click on the pictures below to go to the right links.   Sorry, I had a hard time deciding between the two shoes! I love wedges because they give me height (I am only 5’2) and that they are not as hard on my feet as pumps.  The plattform in the front helps ease the pressure on your “Barbie feet” and the secure fit prevents your foot from slipping in and out and causing blisters!  I really hope wedge sandals never go out of style!
Enzo Angiolini Greyti Wedge Sandal
Madden Girl Kolasso T-Strap Sandal

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  1. Jodi

    August 2, 2012 at 11:54 am

    I LOVE those shoes!!!!

    ❀Jodi
    Fun In First

  2. Kristen

    August 2, 2012 at 12:56 pm

    What an awesome idea for the magazine!! Those shoes are perfect–I'm off to check them out! Thanks Erica, I hope your summer has been lovely so far 🙂

  3. Lita Lita

    August 2, 2012 at 1:39 pm

    What a great idea! I have been taking notes from that magazine. I loved that you add so many must haves like: relax, fashion, technology…
    Great additions to my back to school wish list. 🙂

  4. Michelle

    August 2, 2012 at 10:43 pm

    I just viewed this on Issuu and I must say this is a really great collaboration! Having it all in a book form is so convenient and pleasing to the eyes. The fact that you can click on a picture and get the link is great!
    Thanks to you and all involved!
    Michelle

  5. Tales of a First Grade Teacher

    August 2, 2012 at 11:51 pm

    Yes, those shoes are seriously awesome.

  6. oh' boy

    August 3, 2012 at 2:49 am

    LOVED … and I saw one of my items… GIDDY with GLEE!!! LOVE IT!!!!

  7. Teaching Fabulous Firsties!

    August 5, 2012 at 1:51 am

    Hi Erica,
    I’m one of your new followers. I am a Newbie Blogger, so I appreciate all of the sharing of advice and ideas. Come on over for a visit sometime.
    Corinna
    Teaching Fabulous Firsties!

  8. Janis Leach

    August 11, 2012 at 4:03 pm

    If you love comfy wedges, try Franco Sarto! I bought them at Nordstrom and Nordstrom Rack in nude, black, and leopard. The angle is not too steep so they ROCK!! 🙂

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