The post below is sponsored by Green Oak Village Place. All opinions expressed belong to me.
It’s hard to believe it’s already time to gear up for back-to-school. The summer sure slipped by fast!
While the kids may moan and groan about the return, there is a group who has been working hard to prepare — our school staff members.
Some of you may know I started working at my kids’ school last year as an aide. Words cannot express how much more I appreciate our educators seeing what the do each day. It’s not easy, and the challenges are unique every day. I have said many times during the past year that teaching is THE hardest job out there!
While we enjoyed lazy days and sleeping in, many teachers have been thinking about the year ahead, creating lesson plans, purchasing books for their classrooms, all the while enjoying their own family. I know our school custodian has been deep cleaning desks and tables, and our office crew has been hiring staff, preparing class lists, and buying supplies.
It truly takes a village…and every person that pours love into our schools makes a difference in the lives of our children.
I’m excited to partner with Green Oak Village Place in Brighton, Michigan to host a giveaway JUST for school employees {from bus drivers to office staff} 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 at Green Oak Village Place in Brighton:
- One Salon & Spa: Get a massage, hair cut, or mani/pedi
- Sola Salon: Try a fresh cut and/or color for fall
- Five Below: Nab school supplies, keychains for backpacks, lanyards, and locker supplies
- Dick’s Sporting Goods: Visit for comfortable clothing and shoes for the classroom
- T.J. Maxx: Pick up backpacks, clothing, lunch supplies and more
- HomeGoods: Stock up on desk essentials for school, thank you cards and mugs
- Barnes & Noble: Grab some fresh fall reads or educational materials {teachers can get up to 25% off when they register for their Educator program}
- JCPenney: Pick out clothes for everyone in the family
- DSW: Check out the latest styles in shoes for the family
- 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!}
- J.Jill: Teachers can shop for classic clothes
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:
- Pick up a pizza at Rollin Stone Wood Fired Pizza
- Enjoy a healthy smoothie or lunch from vegan-friendly spot, The Fuel
- Do not skip out on the awesome grub at Joe Kool’s
- Get a to-go order from Panera Bread
- Get take out from Kerby’s Koney Island
- Enjoy Mexican-inspired fare from Salsarita’s
- Grab wings at Buffalo Wild Wings
- Grab a coffee at the Starbucks inside Barnes & Noble
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 Michigan educator a fun back-to-school package including the following:
- Stock up on supplies at Five Below—$50
- Enjoy an easy weeknight dinner from Joe Kool’s—$50
- A back-to-school haircut/treatment from One Salon & Spa—$50
- Spruce up your home office with Barnes and Noble—$50
This giveaway is open to MICHIGAN SCHOOL EMPLOYEES ONLY. You will need to send me a photo of your school ID badge for the 2022-2023 school year to claim the prize.
To enter:
Feel free to enter on my Facebook or Instagram page giveaway posts, or simply drop me a comment below letting me know what you need for the upcoming school year!
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