Awesome Back to School Stationery Designs from Minted.com

This article is sponsored by Minted and I have received compensation for my review. All opinions are honest and are my own.

I am so in love with paper. I always have been. From books to stationery to weird little scraps of whatever, I've collected paper my whole life. I am so excited to have discovered Minted.com, an online stationery store that collaborates with designers from all over the world to create gorgeous products for us to play with!

You can find wedding, baby, and birthday invitations, holiday cards, art prints, and more at Minted.com---all created by fantastic indie designers. Since I'm in back to school mode, I've been looking at all the cute designs for kids. Many of these stationery items can be personalized with the name of your child for a special gift that's uniquely theirs.

I totally love all the notebook designs---especially this astronaut one. You can get them as day planners or address books, as well, and add a name to the cover.

There are lots of cute designs for kids' thank you cards and stationery that can also be personalized. What a sweet way to help your child show appreciation!

One thing I've got on my wish list is a set of mommy calling cards. That is just such an awesome idea! How many times do we introduce ourselves to other moms and talk about meeting up, but then forget the name and never follow through? With a calling card, you've got an easy way to make sure your new friend has your info for getting together at a later time.

I think Minted.com is definitely going to be one of my new favorite places to shop for fun and unique paper designs. What are some of your favorite Minted products?

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It's been a fun week for the Collers as we've spent time with friends, joined a new homeschooling co-op and celebrated two birthdays! Summer is wrapping up around here and routines are setting in. 

My new literature blog, Belle's Library, debuted this week with a review of Geraldine Brooks', March, and its very own Facebook page! I'm still looking for more contributors. You can make a one time commitment, or sign on to submit regularly. I'm looking for any kind of writing on books. You can submit commentaries, essays, book reviews, book memes, quizzes, author fun facts...the options are endless! Visit the Writing Opportunity tab above for details.

Speaking of books, I'm participating in two reading challenges and am keeping a running list of what I've read here. Here's the info on the challenges I've joined---in case you're wanting to join too!

Since August 1st, I've finished these books:
French Lessons by Peter Mayle
Persuasion, Captain Wentworth, and Cracklin' Cornbread by Mary Jane Hathaway
Mr. Darcy Broke My Heart by Beth Pattillo
Pride, Prejudice and Cheese Grits by Mary Jane Hathaway
Emma, Mr. Knightley and Chili-Slaw Dogs by Mary Jane Hathaway

Current Read: Becoming Jane Austen by Jon Spence

Here are my plans for Simply Audra Marie's Friday "It Begins with SUMMER" challenge:

S---....unsure. The book I was reading wasn't good so I didn't finish.
U---Undone (will read in September)
M---Mr. Darcy Broke My Heart (done)
M---Motel of the Mysteries (will read in September) This book also counts for Audra's Not Your Typical Genre challenge)
E---Emma, Mr. Knightley, and Chili Slaw Dogs (done)
R---Recipes for Easy Living (will read in September)

I'm considering reading Beverly Lewis' October Song for Audra's, A Reader Is Born challenge in September. She's got another weekly challenge, Summer Title Waves, that I need to pick for, as well.

What are you reading?

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