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Back to School Tips for Parents of Pre Schoolers

Brian Teegarden — Mon, 20 Aug 2012 23:38:15 +0000

Schools up and down the valley will be welcoming kids back to their classrooms in the next couple of weeks. For some, it will be their first time in a classroom ever! Parentfurther.com has some great tips aimed at starting pre schoolers off on the right foot: 1. If you and your child have [...]

Is It Better to Buy School Supplies Online? — Dollars and Sense

Shauna Wright — Sun, 19 Aug 2012 15:35:41 +0000

Shopping online can incredibly convenient, but should you do it for basic school supplies? That depends on what’s more important to you: time or money. According to a new study from customer service rating firm StellaService, consumers will cough up less cash overall by going the brick-and-mortar route, but the shopping itself will take a [...]

Who was your favorite teacher in school? We want to know…

Cefus — Mon, 29 Aug 2011 21:54:53 +0000

Now that school officially begins this week up and down the Yakima valley I can’t help but think about my days in the classroom. Sometimes I wish I could go back and change a few things…like my grades! In all seriousness though, my education was the foundation for the person I am today. Knowledge is power and that’s why even after we are out of school we never really stop learning.

10 Amazing Lunch Boxes

Paula Kashtan — Mon, 22 Aug 2011 21:16:19 +0000

If you don’t want your kids braving the mystery meat this school year, the first thing you need is a super-cool lunchbox. Here are some of our faves:

I’m Not a Paper Bag Bag

Made of 100% recycled cotton, this non-paper bag sends a (slightly snobby, but hey – you’re being green) message about your eco-savviness. After just a few months of using this instead of real paper bags, i

A Day Away from the Last Chance Summer Dance!

ljsires — Mon, 22 Aug 2011 17:42:30 +0000

We’re not kidding when we say last chance. If you had a lame summer made up of vegging out in front of the t.v. and sifting through your Facebook feed, then you need to get your last bit of fun in before school starts back up and go to Glenwood Square for 107.3 KFFM’s Last [...]

Last Chance Summer Dance; All Teens Welcome

ljsires — Fri, 19 Aug 2011 18:14:48 +0000

This month we’ve been all about getting you ready to go back to school, but we’re still not done yet! Our friends at 107.3 KFFM are throwing the Last Chance Summer Dance this Tuesday, August 23 from 8-11 p.m. at Glenwood Square on 53rd and Tieton Drive. If you’re between the ages of 13 and [...]

Steve Hahn Kia Back to School Family Fun Fair [PHOTO]

John Riggs — Sat, 13 Aug 2011 22:11:12 +0000

Everyone had a blast at our first annual Steve Hahn Kia Back to School Family Fun Fair. Here's a few pics of our fun event. If you were there, what was your favorite part?

Back to School – How to Plan the Perfect Carpool Ride

Chip Sandalwood — Fri, 12 Aug 2011 15:09:21 +0000

Who says you can’t have your cake and eat it, too? With a good carpool in place, you can save time and money. It just takes a little bit of planning and a willingness to flow with whatever the morning gives you. Here are five tips to help your carpool get off without a hitch.

Two Days Away from the First Annual Back to School Family Fun Fair!!

ljsires — Thu, 11 Aug 2011 19:40:49 +0000

Townsquare Media and Steve Hahn Kia are bringing you the First Annual Back to School Family Fun Fair this Saturday at noon. It’s the last hoorah for kids before they have to go back to school at the end of the month. There’s going to be several groups holding FREE activities for kids. Avail Learning [...]

Back to School – 5 Tips for Kids Waiting at the Bus Stop

Chip Sandalwood — Thu, 11 Aug 2011 18:37:22 +0000

School is almost back in session, which means it’s time to start brushing up on tips for taking the bus. The school bus can be a great resource for time-strapped parents and independence-seeking children alike. But it also needs to be approached with safety and care.

Here are five tips to make your child’s bus ride the best it can be.

Back To School Family Fun Fair

ljsires — Tue, 09 Aug 2011 16:58:39 +0000

That’s right, I said free! Townsquare Media is teaming up with Steve Hahn Kia to give you the Back to School Family Fun Fair. We’re giving you tons of free activities before you have to hit the books at the end of the month. We’re having it at Meadowbrook Family Fun Center this Saturday at [...]

Tips for Saving Money for Back to School Shopping: High School

ljsires — Thu, 28 Jul 2011 20:11:34 +0000

High school back to school shopping isn’t too different from middle school or elementary school. However this is the age when your kids start getting familiar with their study habits and they know exactly what they need, which could be good or bad. It could be cheaper because they know they don’t need as many [...]

Tips for Saving Money for Back to School Shopping: Elementary/Middle School

ljsires — Wed, 27 Jul 2011 20:54:01 +0000

Being a poor college student I don't have a lot of money to spend on school supplies or other necessities for the school year. So over time I figured out ways to save a lot of money shopping for supplies, mostly by looking at what I think I need, and what I actually need before filling up my cart. Here are some ti