Back to School 🍎 Target & Carters Haul, Genius Amazon finds, How I feel about Kindergarten

[@itsjessicabraun]

✨ W H A T I M E N T I O N E D (affiliate links): black jumpsuit: howl.link/1gfn7dj019p10 red shoes: amzn.to/3Yz7MWB my necklace: rstyle.me/+lHY0fxOhbu-bLkUdcHSiqA earrings: rstyle.me/+cNnJQ9sLhYjpvn-pZ9u8tw rainbow bracelet: rstyle.me/+Y9IjWqlhMgrwntjxwlw82g my purse: amzn.to/4cidijv toddler green dress outfit: howl.link/4x2oug8ignf09 toddler cotton dresses: howl.link/epb02lr9jwvjd lunch boxes: howl.link/usn7bpi4nz54n naturium body wash: amzn.to/3WYXJJl disney water bottles: amzn.to/4dzZZvU winter toddler shoes: rstyle.me/+80Iswern1RFW1l_D8q3Wkw carters tennis shoes: rstyle.me/+6guseDQtM1lW7fHLxDHRAg candle warmer: howl.link/4gkxwubw6g4qj my sunglasses (at state fair): rstyle.me/+T9jSTzpqnsMWpnEph3wn-g outfit organizer for school: amzn.to/3AfVVCF first day of school signs: amzn.to/3YE7oWN chalk markers: amzn.to/3yuI6zR bookbag (smaller for preschool/Kindy): amzn.to/46EkMfC name labels: www.etsy.com/shop/daniellagonsa ambient video I was watching: kzbin.infoMuEvxQD-kFg?si=YLrgM3gHVFPslEFX ✨ F O L L O W M E: ➙ IG: instagram.com/itsjessicabraun/ ➙ Tiktok: www.tiktok.com/@itsjessicabraun ➙ FB: facebook.com/itsjessicabraun ✨ My AMAZON Storefront (affiliate) ➙ amzn.to/2Ca7aed ✨ My "LIKE TO KNOW IT" Page (outfit & jewelry links - affiliate) ➙ www.shopltk.com/explore/Jessica_Braun ✨ O U R D I S N E Y P O D C A S T www.youtube.com/@disneyvillepodcast ✨ A B I T A B O U T M E 🥰 Well hi there! My name is Jessica and I live in the midwest (Indiana specifically) with my family (my husband Tyler @tylertravelstv + my 2 daughters + our beagle Pinocchio). I share lifestyle & wholesome vlogs, makeup & beauty finds, amazon and target favorites, cute fashion items, grocery hauls, quick meal ideas, and a bit about my journey through my life so far in my Coffee Chats series. I also love Disney and host our podcast @DisneyvillePodcast with my hubby Tyler! I hope you’ll stick around the join the fam by subscribing. 🤍 Tyler's channel: kzbin.info ✨ Book your next disney trip (and beyond!) through his agency People Mover Travel - it's free: www.peoplemovertravel.com/quote-request ✨ F A V E P L A Y L I S T S 🎥 Vlogs: bit.ly/jessicasvlogs 🎥 Drugstore Makeup: bit.ly/drugstorevideos 🎥 Amazon Faves: bit.ly/braunamazonfaves 🎥 Coffee Chats: bit.ly/brauncoffeechats ________ FTC disclaimer: This video is not sponsored. This post does contain affiliate/referral links, which means that if you purchase anything through these links, I may make a small commission. Music: Epidemic Sound Business only please ➙ [e-mail] #backtoschool2024 #backtoschoolvlog #kindergarten #targethaul #amazonproducts #backtoschoolhaul

[@jadefamily6577]

4 kids here, just turned 12, 9, 6 and almost 3. it’s bittersweet, I think them being ready and excited is what keep me going!! my youngest is still home with me, i’ll be a mess when she starts school! haha

[@kelliharalambis7500]

I see you, arms looking defined and toned!! you go girl!!

[@TinaC982]

My son will be a sophomore this year. On his first day of kindergarten, I came back from the bus stop, sat on my couch and started bawling 😭, then I wrote a letter to him. I’ve done this every first day of school since. When he graduates, I will give him all the letters (along with $100 bill inside each one) so he can see how much every year has meant. You’ll make it thru mama, just embrace every new adventure! Also as a stay at home mama, I volunteered SO much for his schools throughout the years, really helped me keep tabs on his friends , especially as he got older ;)

[@laurafayelewis]

I love this

[@mmarin2587]

Oh my goodness! How precious! My little guy starts preschool next week. I’ll be doing this too. Thank you for sharing!

[@mels7360]

What a terrific idea. Mine are nearly all grown. Baby is a Sophomore this year. It's hard to watch them grow, but rewarding to see who they become.

[@EvelynSanchez463]

I love this idea ❤ mine is starting 6th grade and wish I would have done something like this.

[@WallxFlower]

This is such a cute idea!

[@jessicataylor7745]

I can't help but zero in on one of the girls in the wagon making a noise constantly while going over the bumpy gravel😂 it's just so classic!

[@alicepirola7077]

Noticed that as well and chuckled to myself 😂

[@BibimbapBattler]

Not a parent but I wanted to share that I’m loving all of parents sharing their worries and joys for their kiddos for the start of the school year. As someone who experienced significant childhood trauma, it feels healing in a way to be able to read and watch healthy emotional responses to milestones.

[@alicepirola7077]

I can totally relate. Same trauma childhood. No celebration in our family for back to school. Love watching the comments and our 4yr old Granddaughter, who IS celebrated and lives in a healthy, loving home. God Bless you.❤

[@Itselenasummers]

I couldn’t agree more with you ❤️

[@lindalifeetc.5296]

Love and hugs to you and anyone else like you who didn’t get to have those happy exciting memories!🙏🏻🙏🏻❤️

[@melissagrillot552]

I remember when Gigi started preschool and she had such a hard time adjusting. So glad to hear she did SO well with Kindergarten starting! I have a 2 year old (a month younger than Lissy) and the idea of sending her off to school for a day both breaks my heart and fills me with joy. We aren’t sure if we are going to be doing homeschooling or not at this point but as a stay at home mama, the idea of sending her off makes my heart ache a bit. Thank you for sharing your sweet girls and their growth with us all 🥰

[@audrianafreberg5629]

I feel like the term "bittersweet" colors literally every area of parenthood...forever. We felt it throughout our girls' childhoods with every milestone, and even still and they are in their mid and late 30s! Every family gathering or vacation we all take together is so wonderful and feels like old times, then comes the painful goodbye, knowing it will be awhile until we are all together again. I still get emotional, all these years later. It takes a few days, then I settle back into being so grateful for the daughters we have, and even more grateful that our relationships with them remain strong enough that the goodbye still hurts 🙂

[@alicepirola7077]

This comment is so poignant and truthful... Bittersweet...😢...sigh. Love making memories with our 30+ yr old daughter and her precious little family.❤

[@Greg55bona]

My daughter is starting her first year as a teacher. I taught for 22 years. I’m so excited helping her set up her classroom. What a joy watching them grow up to adulthood.

[@deannalazaro4976]

These blog style videos are my favorite! You and I are the same age and our kids are just 1 year apart, my oldest just started TK this year. Everything you’re saying about the start of school and the mixed emotions really resonated. Thanks for taking us along with you!

[@erintrolley3074]

Im a family doctor and I don’t have kids yet but I’ve been doing back to school well child physicals like crazy every single day and I genuinely get teary eyed sometimes after work thinking about all the little kiddos 😭😭😭. Cannot imagine how that feels as a parent!

[@PWatts-ff2fd]

I remember my first day of kindergarten very clearly, even though I am now 62 years old! I had siblings that were 10+ years older than me, so I was really excited to be going to school. I remember getting on a bus and being walked to my classroom. I remember walking into the room, seeing several kids crying, and thinking, "Hey! What's going on here? This is supposed to be fun!" ❤😂🎉

[@micheleklinger516]

It definitely is an emotional time. When my son was going to kindergarten, my husband and I put him on the bus, and then we drove to the school so I could see him get off and walk in. (In my defense, we just moved to Ohio and didn't know anyone.) I wanted the memory, and it's tucked away forever! 😊

[@pnkldy74]

“Don't you love New York in the Fall? It makes me want to buy school supplies… I would send you a bouquet of newly sharpened pencils if I knew your name and address.” That is probably my most favorite quote from any movie or TV show! As for me, when I was in school which was in the 1980s, what I loved most about this time of year was getting school supplies and I don’t mean new clothes and new shoes although that was nice, but it was getting the crayons and the pencils and the notebooks and the boxes to keep your stuff in which back then was actually made out of thick decorative cardboard. It may sound weird, but I just love that smell and anytime that I smell that now it just takes me back to my school days!

[@Jessica-dq7ng]

🥰You’ve got mail! I love this movie too! 💻✏️📚🌹🌼🤧🦊🩰😂

[@pnkldy74]

@@Jessica-dq7ng me too!!!! Probably my favorite movie ever!

[@michellelisette750]

Getting new school supplies was the best.

[@nellidoroshenko6543]

When you’ve been subscribed to JAMbeaty89 since before Jess was even pregnant with Gigi and now she’s a FREAKING KINDERGARTENER!? Where has the time gone? 😭😭🩷🩷

[@alonalyons8685]

Same. I even cried a litle. I am with Jess since she was a teacher and got engaged.

[@patriciadebord1089]

Hey I am sending off my daughter for her 2nd year of college and I cry all the time for a few weeks. I go in her room and tidy up and the water works begin. Enjoy your babies they grow up so fast. Nothing wrong with tears. They are Happy Tears

[@sharonoh9120]

i’m a rising college senior about to go back to school for the LAST TIME!! i literally cannot believe time has flown so quickly🥹

[@juanitaybarra9955]

My son is 26 now, but every milestone was difficult. From daycare, to kindergarten, middle school, high school and then college. Now he is on his own.

[@jeanettedombroski3934]

Hi I have watched you for years but usually keep fairly quiet. I enjoy your channel and I wanted to tell you that I so understand the emotions that I brought up with sending your children off to school. I’m 55 and a mom of three and I have sent my kids all off to school. Then off to college and two so far off to their own homes. Now I’m reliving all of the emotions that that brings up because I have two grandchildren now and I take care of them during the week and they usually stay overnight once a week even during the school year. I can remember my grandsons first day of kindergarten and now this year my granddaughter will be starting kindergarten. I feel like I’m going through all the emotions again. Thinking of you and all the Moms and all the Grandmothers and everyone who feels this kind of way.❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@lauradavidson2599]

I am a mom of two and a high school counselor, and I love back to school, while also mourning the end of summer each year.

[@skysclowderofcats]

Kids fighting over the cup designs is so real! I have four boys and everyone refuses to use their own!

[@JenyaElkin]

My little guy is starting 1st grade tomorrow 🥹 definitely bitter sweet. My 9 year old is starting 4th grade. Thankfully my 6 year old got to know all the staff at the school in that time. We got this girl!!! *sniff, sniff* ❤ we got this!!!

[@marleylately381]

Thanks! Back to school coffee for you momma! Thank you for sharing. I wish KZbin was around when I was a young mom. Congrats to Gigi for starting kindergarten!🎉😢❤☕️

[@caraevans7105]

I love back to school season! I’ve been teaching elementary art for 29 years and I still get excited every year! I find it so interesting that there are places where people put their kids on a bus for the first day of school. I teach in a public neighborhood school and almost all of our kids are car riders, so their parents walk them in on the first day. I cannot imagine the emotions and nerves of sending your kindergartener off on a bus for their first day of school. You did amazing, mama! I hope she loves every minute and has a great year! 🍎

[@ShirleyCoddington]

When my then new kindergartener daughter (now 20!) had her first day of school, her school has a party for all kindergarten parents. They called it “boo hoo party) just for the parents to cry together and to commiserate the happiness and the sadness we all had watching our baby go to school.

[@christa2047]

The Naturium glow getter (yellow color) of the body wash and lotion are both amazing! I highly recommend.

[@milenaclemson1718]

I felt the same way yesterday after my middle child’s first day of kindergarten. I was counting down the time until I got to see him get off the bus and tell me everything. I said the same thing to my coworkers about wishing they did pics throughout the day like preschool did. Just so I could see him there. I was very emotional yesterday. It’s like you said, bittersweet.

[@ashleynewbegin]

Preschool special education teacher here and I just wanted to let all these parents out there know that we love your kiddos and they are in safe and loving hands 🤍😊 We know and understand the nerves, we have them too at the beginning of the year!! It’s so normal to have those feelings! We all got this 🫶🏻

[@ladybird242]

I'm so glad school started off well and you've found solutions for your back!!! I can't even imagine what my mom was probably like while I was having my first day of Kindergarten. I didn't do any preschool or day care so it really was the first time she'd sent me off to do my own thing.

[@haleycrook7494]

I'm a Middle School Teacher and a Mom of 3 and our first day is tomorrow! 🎉 I have 10th, 8th, and 5th graders this year. It's always bittersweet because I'm excited for them and me for our new year but sad because life gets so busy and I don't see them as much. 😢❤

[@michellelisette750]

I have a toddler so I’ve not yet experienced back to school from a parent’s perspective. However, since childhood I’ve loved the back to school time of year. It always just feels like a fresh start. That feeling has just carried with me through grad school and several years after. This time of year feels more refreshing than the actual new year to me.

[@annaguha4229]

The past week had been filled with back to school shopping and yesterday was the last shopping with my little man attending 2nd grade. It has been somehow so hard emotionally. Seeing another mom going through it has helped so much with my anxiety. Thank you for sharing Jess. I’ve been doing 3 back to school seasons with my little one but still not getting used to it.

[@jacquelinekennedy2543]

I don’t even have kids and I teared up when you did ❤ I really do watch your videos thinking of you as a big sister (im turning 30 this year) and this video is exactly how I expect I will feel when I have kids someday. It’s so nice to see this and be ~somewhat~ more prepared for moments like this someday ❤️

[@cassiewilliams4094]

Back to school brings a lot of emotions for us this year! My hubby is a teacher, starting his second year teaching. He is so excited for back to school! Our toddler is starting a parents day out program for the first time. Buying his little backpack and sneakers has me feeling so teary. Then I am in grad school. Excited to be back at it but wish the summer was one week longer.

[@carolinewatts1985]

Back to school season is always fun and exciting but bittersweet as they get older. Babies don’t keep and it is such a blessing to watch them grow, but also so sad all wrapped in one.

[@daniellahuff22]

I’m a kinder teacher and I love back to school! I love getting my classroom together and the excitement of meeting my new students, but also getting to see my former kids again!

[@annabowers84]

I feel you on the emotions. We drop our oldest son off at college in less than two weeks. 😢 He is not too far away, but I know I will still probably burst into tears when we drive away from the dorms. I am very thankful for the huge age gap between our two kids, because I will still have an 8 year old at home.

[@dreamerdebra2719]

Oh Jessica.....I live in Noblesville and my granddaughter Kenzie just started kindergarten too....I was full of emotion for days before she started but thankfully she too did well, hopped on the bus and began chatting with a neighbor girl! I have babysat for my two little granddaughters since they were born so I am very much attached to both of them!! We were at the Indiana state fair yesterday, gorgeous weather and the girls loved riding the ponies and chasing bubbles at the huge bubble machine! We also were able to do the DNR building and the parakeet encounter!! So much fun! Thanks for sharing your journey as you and Tyler navigate all the stages of parenthood!!

[@jessicapeterson8832]

I am so glad to hear Gigi is adjusting well to school! Definitely a blessing and you are doing a fantastic job, Mama!

[@miamorgan2703]

I have been going back to school since I was 4 with no breaks as I am now a 5th grade teacher. In Uni and as a teacher there is a performance anxiety that is hard, but I love learning and forming connections with my students so that makes it easier!

[@dawnborjas7573]

I love all your vlogs. always entertaining and informative. My children are young adults now and I remember sending them off to school on the bus and feeling very emotional the first couple of days. Now I’m even more emotional because they are adults. My sweet daughter just got engaged! Time flies ❤

[@redannie86]

Our grandkids go back to school on Monday. 1st grade, & 3rd grade. I can’t believe how fast this summer went by. I am going to miss the long afternoons eating popsicles in the pool. 😢 I miss the days when back to school was after Labor Day.

[@sarakass1503]

Love your honesty ! My first daughter is only 18months and been watching you since I found your channel when researching what to pack in my hospital bag! Helping me mentally prepare for the years to come! Now expecting our second girl ❤

[@taradevito6751]

I’ve broken my tailbone and still have back issues here and there…physio is the best tool so far…it’s the anxiety of it too…she always gives me so much relief…I feel for you and it’s always my SI joints!

[@ElizabethLopez-ve6lq]

I love back to school videos. It brings me back to when my kids were in school. I enjoyed buying them new clothes and school supplies and organizing their rooms. I really miss it. Those are beautiful memories. My daughter is now a critical care nurse and my son is doing research as he goes through the application process for medical school.

[@secret_spots]

Not a parent but im the 2nd oldest of 9 kids and the second to youngest graduated high school this year and it made me feel really old and a bit teary lol its crazy how fast time goes by especially the older you get! Its a reminder to live in the moment and enjoy life 💕

[@micheleberg4670]

I'm a elementary teacher and I love school supplies too! You are such a great mom. She is just like you she loves school!!❤❤

[@daniel-andkatie-ross2724]

Bawling my way through this video. My youngest goes to 2nd grade Monday and my oldest is a senior this year. It’s so hard watching them grow up but so rewarding at the same time.

[@thecozyfambam]

My kids are homeschooled (always have been) and we school year round, so I don't feel any way about back to school but my tween absolutely lost her mind over Target's BTS section this year! So many good and fun items.

[@montieverett4983]

This is wonderful. That feeling of pride, joy and sad at the passing of a season has never really changed for me. The bittersweet emotion of my last one going off to college last year was almost an identity crisis. It hit hard. It’s all good now seeing is success but i still get emotional EVERY time he drives away. You did great! She was prepared and that is the best thing. Also my sister would put “ Jesus in his pocket” for her son. So He knew J was always there close. Good job Mama!

[@patriciagoodwin1922]

I always enjoyed this time of year. School shopping with my girls. The adorable outfits when they were younger and the cool clothes as they got older. We were lucky, their Grandparents always bought clothes, school supplies, fun stuff for them because they enjoyed doing so. I miss those days so much and have grandchildren now, love that so much! The outfits you picked out are adorable Jessica! I truly enjoyed this video, you'll look back at these times, I mean not trying to hurry things here😅. We want to treasure these years. I even remember when my Mom walked me to school in kindergarten, she would walk me to the corner where the school was and let me walk the rest of the way. I'd look back at her every time. Then I'd come home with scraped knees just about every day because I was a clutz and still a clutz😅😅. It gets easier Jess, different emotions with each grade, new experiences for them. It's wonderful! I wouldn't do anything different. My girls are only 16 months apart so they were always there for each other and they still are. Hugs to you, thank you for sharing!

[@mvan70]

I feel your emotions - my only child will be a Sr. in HS this year and each milestone there are tears! I taught at the school she goes too until she was in 6th grade. So I was with her from Nursery-5th. It was emotional when she didn't want me to bring her to her classroom. Hope Genevieve has a wonderful year!!

[@StarLve81]

Definitely emotional with school starting, everyone says it goes by fast, but it really does. Mine will be a freshman in high school and I cannot believe it.

[@samanthatucker9]

I felt the same with my oldest going to kindergarten. It also was the same year she turned 5 and for some reason that birthday hit me so hard about time moving fast. My middle child goes to pre k full day this year and it’s hitting me hard as well. It’s such a bittersweet feeling. Lots of love to you!!! It does get easier! ❤

[@lunagabriella213]

❤❤❤ Been following you on and off since before you got married! It's sweet to see the family growing up. I don't have kids yet and adore seeing all the cute clothes and items for school. I've got an office supply addiction 😂

[@cathymachia385]

My daughter and I always went back to school shopping for clothes every year…we’d go shopping and then out for lunch. It was great! And that way, she could pick out and try on the clothes she liked. It was so much fun, and we did it before every school year. Try it!

[@smileymaria32]

My oldest started pre k yesterday and I was counting down the time until pickup from school. I was so excited to hear about her day ❤

[@EmilysMakeupBag1]

Right now I feel relieved during back to school because I used to teach but it was not for me sadly. So I feel happy to not be teaching anymore and being a sahm instead! Also, I teared up at the heart on the hand thing, ugh too precious

[@taradevito6751]

We do those day dividers! I have a 6 and 9 year old and we still love them! I have one for myself makes mornings smoother!

[@rebeccarowan4538]

Hang in there Jess, just remember how much They enjoy it and use that time for you to enjoy things you can’t do when they are home. Hugs and Love 🩷!

[@erinstricklin2117]

Hi, Jessica! I don’t have kids, but I still like back to school stuff this time of year. Fall is such a fun time what with cooler weather, Autumn leaves, clothing sales as summer ends, pumpkin spice food and drinks, etc. I love buying office supplies about now because there are so many choices during the time that kids are purchasing school supplies. I’m glad that Genevieve likes school and seems happy as she leaves every day. I can’t imagine how quickly time has flown by for you and Tyler with your daughters. They seem like very sweet girls. I’m sure that’s thanks to having you and your husband for parents. I hope you guys are doing well! Enjoy your weekend!

[@alidablanchette960]

Oh Mama, it goes by sooo fast! I went through it with my girls, and then my grandkids! I'm 65 now (going on 30 in my heart). the emotions are so warranted, and there will be many more times to come! Enjoy the ride, as I said it's over way too soon! As the song says "don't blink"

[@TheresaReedNYCBeautyGirl]

I love back to school season. I currently do not have any children and am not in school myself, but I do miss the days of back to school outfit shopping and school supply shopping. Wishing the girls a lovely school year.

[@MissStartwinkle]

My daughter will be 4 in 2 months and is in a learning day care. It was hard the first day I took her there. I am currently back in college, started July 1st to get my bachelor's in business marketing. Will be graduating early. I love school and learning. I love all of your videos. I don't comment much, but I am always here. You are one of my favorites and most watched.

[@kelciwallace8669]

My son is starting school for the very first time Wednesday… PreK 3, MWF 9-12 so just half days. He’s never been to day care, he’s always had either myself, my husband or one of his grandmas so praying so he does ok!🥲

[@jenniferfrank16]

I would give Reformer pilates an attempt for back pain, alignment, building strength and flexibility. I have alot of back and hip issues and pilates has been more helpful than even physical therapy. Also, congrats to gigi on starting kinder, such a milestone!!!! 🎉 Letting them go to be their own little people is so bittersweet! I have 3, a junior in HS, freshman and 8th grader. Its hard and wonderful at the same time seeing them grow and change! ❤

[@ChristineMatsunami]

The heart thing is such a cute idea ❤ loving it

[@tbori180]

I have the threshold candle warmer and I love it. I had been looking for that candle warmer since it first released and was unable to obtain it. Finally on my birthday in January I walked into a store and found the last one. It was well worth the wait and I actually want another one. A candle warmer is literally the best. The only downside is if the candle wax spills in its liquid form hahaha that took me forever to get off my desk. It is beautiful looking and it works well.

[@carriew662]

I teared up listening to you talk about her first days. I distinctly remember the overwhelming sadness when mine went off to school for the first time. Bittersweet 🥺 Now that mine have been in school for a while, I don’t get emotional in the same way. It’s still sad when they hit milestones, like the first day of middle school. It’s hard to watch them grow up. I’m struggling to even type this without crying. Since I work from home, summers are exhausting with them around and trying to manage it all, so I look forward to them going back. They absolutely thrive in school! ❤

[@simoneclarke5104]

I really love your vlogs! My kiddo is turning 30 this month, time flies. Your feelings are perfectly normal regarding seeing your little one off to kindergarten, one of many emotional milestones in raising children ☺️.

[@deniseyeager9538]

I used to kiss my kids palms and then close their fingers. If they got sad they could put the palm to their face for a “mommy kiss”

[@Theberryfield]

I am not a parent but I am an elementary music teacher and though there is so much stress I feel with the school year starting. I’m so excited to see the kids I had last year come back at a different phase in their life and see how they’ve grown and changed. It’s like I have 300+ kids of my own that I’m always so so proud of and love so much.

[@stephanievelez8320]

Good luck to the girls! My daughter graduated college so that’s a whole new stage in life. Love your videos!!😊

[@amymartin9221]

I am a grandma and I am glad to see my grandson is going back to school for his second year of Pre school and I am a special needs Para at a High school and I am a little apprehensive to go back but I know i am not the only one that feels that way so that helps.

[@sammibush3226]

I'm a preschool teacher and I'm so excited to start the school year up again! I missed working with my kiddos and having the routine.

[@Ambamm]

Our kiddos are right around the same ages. My son is 5 and daughter is 19 months. My son starts kindergarten in a week. We had registration a few days ago and he did awesome! I was emotional. Time is just a thief. I’m happy, sad, nervous.. all of the emotions. ❤ Makes me feel less alone to see you in the same season of life as me. Keep us updated on how to school year goes!

[@ingriddynowski9630]

I'm starting my first year of pharmacy school this fall and have been so anxious but this whole back to school vibe just got me so excited!!! Forever comforted by my big sis jessie

[@cindyparker9920]

Well you choked me up today. My daughters are all grown but remember those days vividly. Hard to let them grow up. My youngest grand baby starts kindergarten in two weeks. I know my daughter will be a nervous wreck super emotional that whole day. Cherish every moment it really does go by way to quickly.

[@Nicolee1973]

I’m so happy Genevieve is enjoying school so much! And I’m also so glad you found that Apex place to help you with your back pain👍😊

[@asheriee]

i can't believe Genevieve is starting KINDERGARTEN! I've been following you since well before kids... I can't even remember how long now. I know you've mentioned this before about how you feel towards other KZbinrs.. but I feel like we are friends at this point. I cry with you, mama. 😂 I just had my son seven months ago and I can't even imagine him starting kindergarten.. ❤️❤️ happy back to school time!!! also, side note, I also LOVE this time year. even as a kid I was so excited to go back to school. okay, I'm done. 😂😂

[@raquelprice4886]

I cried when my baby boy went to Kindergarten and I cried on his high school graduation. It goes super fast but you can enjoy every moment. Continue to build core memories.

[@BelleMcLaughlin]

Hi! I’m getting my masters in Occupational Therapy and as soon as you started to talk about the tailbone pain my brain was storming 😂 I’m glad PT is helping, but for long term try seeing if your office chair/ body positioning during your work day is creating that reoccurring pain! Sometimes just a change in position can make a mountain of a difference 🫶🏻 Love you! Hope you’re feeling better!

[@morgansilva2092]

Sweet momma! This season of life is filled with so much emotion. It is beautiful! You and Tyler are doing great I teach at a K through 8th grade school and I LOVE seeing the new kindergartners every year. I teach the junior high kids so it’s so fun to see those tiny little humans walk around campus and just look everywhere in awe and excitement. Once in a while, during my prep period, I can be seen hopping in the kindergarten line as they go back to their classroom, going into their classroom with them, sitting with them and just visiting for a few minutes. It makes the teacher giggle and the kids love that a “big kid teacher” is hanging out with them. lol

[@FHG2088]

Oh Jess I’m so glad school starting was such a good experience! Just wait til she comes home one day and reads a sign or the cereal box or does math out of nowhere! It’s the coolest thing. Unfortunately we had the opposite experience last year, it was so traumatic for both of us and now I’m filled with anxiety for how things will go in a few weeks when it all starts again. My child has disabilities and it’s so hard to advocate for them while trying to maintain a positive working relationship with school staff. Sending best wishes for an awesome year!

[@jaclyndepre5557]

Momma of two, a 15 yr old and 7 yr old. First couple days are always the hardest when they just start school! Keep yourself busy and the time will fly by!

[@ArmyWife8697]

This really made me miss clothes shopping for my daughter. She is 16 now and hates everything that i think she would like. She had the best shoe collection and we loved shopping at Justice. Shopping for my son is fun but not the same! I hope the girls have a great school year.

[@kathleenwood2921]

It’s totally normal to get emotional. I have my first grandbaby, but I remember those days!

[@Chelbsn]

My kids are both in their 20s now so I don't have any back to school days right now, but I was always sad when school started back up. I love Summer. I love the heat and sunshine and I love time with family which is always easier in the Summer. I live in Michigan so Summer is too short and Winter is too long. School days were always so busy and I really loved the lazier days of Summer. I was always excited for my kids to see friends that they might not have seen during the Summer, or to make new friends, but honestly, I always missed my kids when they were at school, even in their teen years.

[@harmonysunshine61664]

I found that EXACT back to school signboard at Dollar Tree ( identical except it wasn't framed) for 1.25!

[@itsjessicabraun]

Whoaaaa!!! That’s a STEAL!!!

[@Lynsi325]

I was home with my kids ft when they were little- no day care or preschool. Big mistake. That first day, week, YEARS were such an adjustment. 😭 but it’s so nice to see them grow and learn and gain independence. They are almost 11 and 13 now (30 seconds later) and I’m getting sad looking at the other end of their schooling and growing. It really goes by so fast. I want to press pause! 👉🏼👈🏼 Love to you and those sweet girls ❤️ you’re all doing great.

[@amyd4444]

4:52 that chicken sausage is the best !! I stock up whenever i see it. I make eggwhite bowls with veggies in one of those ceramic microwave egg cookers and put a couple of those in the mix- yum!

[@amya5878]

I was so excited to see you at the State Fair! Hope the start of the school year has been great for you all!

[@kerrybakes]

I love back to school! I’m an elementary school special Ed para educator! This morning I just picked up my keys to my building and next week I’m going to head in to make bulletin boards and help set up the classroom I work in. I love looking through all the school supplies in the stores plus I always do some back to school clothes shopping for myself!

[@smurfmonster]

As a person from the U.K. it’s really interesting to hear your take on the summer coming to an end and kids going back to school. In the U.K. children have only just broken up for the summer break, they go back the first week in September. In the U.K. it feels like summer is only just beginning because children have only recently started their summer break.

[@neviegurl]

Back to school has always been my favorite time of year. My daughter is starting kindergarten in a few weeks and my Mama heart is bursting with a lot of emotions. I’m excited for her, and nervous too. And I know I’m going to tear up. But I just can’t believe how fast the time has gone.

[@p3nny4nn]

As the oldest of two daughters, I was always the one excited for school in the nerdiest of ways. It wasn't just about seeing my friends, or making new friends... it was about what I would learn, laugh about, and expanding my horizons. I really loved learning, and school was an environment I always loved! Thanks for letting us into this big moment! I don't always get a chance to check Instagram (as I limit my phone) but watch a lot of YT on my TV. Love you and the whole family! xoxoxoxo

[@kira_leann]

My daughter is only 18 months but watching this made me emotional thinking about her future “firsts” 🥺 love your vlogs, Jess!

[@kentuckywildcatfan5096]

My son is going to be a senior this year and I HATE back to school, especially this last year. It’s not school that I don’t like, it’s the routine and not having time to do other fun things. I’m especially dreading this year because I know that it’s going to fly by and I’m not ready for that. So happy that Gigi is enjoying school! Don’t blink mamma!!! It goes really fast! 🩷🩷🩷

[@ashleyvoll4335]

I’d love for you to blog your meal plan. We are back to school next week and I’m drawing a blank on what to cook.

[@Sabrina-Mepham23]

I'd love to see your quickest makeup look when you need to take your kids to school or get out the house quick with your family but still want to look put together 😊

[@Cooper810]

I understand how you feel! I fell and now I have a herniated disc 😢. I hate getting old lol

[@samzetnick4558]

I’m a music teacher & tomorrow is our first day! 👩🏼‍🏫🎶 I’ve taught in elementary previously, have taught privately for the past several years, & this year will be a choir director for secondary.🙈 This is my first year back to the classroom since 2020 & I’m a bit nervous.. but also just so excited!😅😂