Back-To-School with Green Oak Village Place {+ Giveaway for Michigan Teachers!}

The post below is sponsored by Green Oak Village Place. All opinions expressed belong to me.

This year has been such a challenge for many professions from health care workers to police officers. As a parent to school-aged kids, there’s no group we are more grateful for than our TEACHERS.

Not only are many teachers completely changing how they do their job this year, they are doing it while helping to hold together our children’s mental health. I have so much respect and admiration for those helping to lead the next generation!

I’m partnering with Green Oak Village Place in Brighton, Michigan to host a giveaway JUST for teachers since we all know they deserve it!

Before I get to that though, I want to share about a few of my family’s favorite stops for back-to-school shopping. Here are some ideas of what Green Oak Village Place offers:

• One Salon & Spa: Get a fresh cut and/or color for fall
• Five Below: Nab school supplies, keychains for backpacks, masks, and locker supplies
• Ulta: Purchase supplies for a new make-up look, or bath bombs for some self-care
• Dick’s Sporting Goods: New outdoor gear or yard games that can be played on the weekend
• T.J. Maxx: Pick up backpacks, clothing, lunch supplies and more

• HomeGoods: Stock up on desk essentials for school or working from home
• Claire’s: Stock up on new accessories for fall
• Barnes & Noble: Grab some fresh fall reads or educational materials
• JCPenney: Pick out clothes for everyone in the family
• DSW: Check out the latest styles in shoes for the family
• Bath & Body Works: Grab some hand sanitizer for backpacks and purses
• LOFT: Parents and teachers heading back to work or school can grab some cute coordinating pieces {TIP: LOFT offers teachers 15% off all full priced items year round. Just show your badge!}

Find the list of complete stores here. 

When you’re done shopping, make sure to check out one of the great restaurants located in the plaza:

• Grab a coffee at the Starbucks inside Barnes & Noble
• Enjoy a healthy smoothie from The Fuel
• Get a to-go order from Panera Bread
• Pick up a pizza pie on a Friday night at Rollin Stone Wood Fired Pizza
• Get take out from Kerby’s Koney Island
• Enjoy Mexican-inspired fare from Salsarita’s
• Sit on the patio at Buffalo Wild Wings or Joe Kool’s Sports Bar and Grill

We recently tried Joe Kool’s and really enjoyed it. They have a fantastic outdoor space {that’s nice and shady at dinnertime}, and the food was delicious!

TIP — after shopping and dining at Green Oak Village Place, check out the woodsy trail across from JCPenney. There is a paved walking path that leads to Island Lake State Recreation Area and a mountain bike trail.

ABOUT GREEN OAK VILLAGE PLACE

Green Oak Village Place is located off of US-23 in Brighton, Michigan. Learn more about the shops by visiting Green Oak Village Place’s website and on Facebook.

GIVEAWAY

I’m excited to give one lucky teacher a fun back-to-school package including the following:

• $50 to Five Below
• $50 to Joe Kool’s
• $50 to One Salon & Spa
• $50 to HomeGoods

This giveaway is open to MICHIGAN TEACHERS ONLY {other school employees such as paraprofessionals, bus drivers, etc. welcome as well}. A photo of your school ID badge will be required to claim the gift cards.

Giveaway ends on September 10, 2020 at midnight. Good luck and have an amazing school year, whether it’s in person or virtual!

Teacher Giveaway for $200 in gift cards to Green Oak Village Place