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Ashley C
Ashley C
August 11, 2015 4:24 AM

Don’t have children. And even when I was in school, there was nothing to like about it.

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Jayne
Jayne
August 11, 2015 8:28 AM

I like getting back to having a schedule.

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Lisa Brown
Lisa Brown
August 11, 2015 11:12 AM

I like the quite in the house that follows back-to-school 🙂

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Amanda Welling
Amanda Welling
August 11, 2015 12:14 PM

When I was a kid, I loved going back to school because of…..office supplies. LOL I still love pens, pencils, notebooks, etc. as an adult.

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Heather in VA
Heather in VA
August 11, 2015 12:59 PM

I love learning along with my kids. Also all the cool supplies and books!

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Jeanna
Jeanna
August 11, 2015 1:33 PM

I love the new supplies and shopping for them with my kids!

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Lisa
Lisa
August 11, 2015 1:43 PM

I like that it means fall is near.

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Cathy French
Cathy French
August 11, 2015 2:37 PM

The best thing about back to school season is the great sales available even for office supplies.

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Rita Leonard
Rita Leonard
August 11, 2015 4:09 PM

I used to love buying all the new school supplies,notebooks, and pens.

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Anne
Anne
August 11, 2015 4:25 PM

It’s quieter.

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Tiana
Tiana
August 11, 2015 9:30 PM

I love getting to take a nap when my 2 year old does that I don’t get to when my oldest is home in summer! =)

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DeAnna Keller
DeAnna Keller
August 11, 2015 10:29 PM

I like having the house back on schedule

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Natalie
Natalie
August 12, 2015 12:29 AM

I love how motivated my daughter is to learn at the start of the year.

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Samantha
Samantha
August 12, 2015 12:45 AM

I love the routine!!

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Chelsea M
Chelsea M
August 12, 2015 1:23 AM

I like all the new supplies and the sales on kids clothes.

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Heather B
Heather B
August 12, 2015 1:34 AM

Is it wrong to say I enjoy the moments on silence? My youngest will be going to school 3 days a week this year. Will be the first time in a long time I will have quiet time!

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Julie L
Julie L
August 12, 2015 1:54 AM

I love having a routine and some down time!

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Kelly Nicholson
Kelly Nicholson
August 12, 2015 11:54 AM

Tell me what you love about back to school!

nothing..i dont have kids,and im out of shool…thanks and have fun if you like it

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karen nadeau
karen nadeau
August 12, 2015 3:24 PM

I love seeing all the excited children happy to see their friends.

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Laura G
Laura G
August 12, 2015 5:29 PM

I am ready for back to school. It will be good for us to get back into routine

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breanna pollard
breanna pollard
August 12, 2015 6:35 PM

I love the peace and quiet.

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Hargow Wong
Hargow Wong
August 12, 2015 8:00 PM

Back to school will give me some time for myself.

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Shannon
Shannon
August 13, 2015 1:25 AM

I like having a schedule to stick by.

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Amanda Whitley
Amanda Whitley
August 13, 2015 1:49 AM

i love shopping for back to school and all the deals on clothes.

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Marnie G (Derrick Todd)
Marnie G (Derrick Todd)
August 13, 2015 6:25 AM

I like the sales on clothes and shoes at back to school time.

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Samantha Wagner
Samantha Wagner
August 13, 2015 6:49 AM

We homeschool, so I guess I would say getting all the new books and school supplies.

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laura
laura
August 13, 2015 8:49 PM

The quiet! LOL And the longer days!

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Linda Trinklein
Linda Trinklein
August 13, 2015 9:14 PM

I LOVE that my kids are not fighting everyday!!!!!!!

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sarah s
sarah s
August 14, 2015 1:16 AM

I like the cooler weather:)

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Deborah W.
Deborah W.
August 14, 2015 1:25 AM

I love the peace and quiet during the day. I also love going to the store alone, ha.

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kjasus
kjasus
August 14, 2015 1:45 PM

as a teacher, i love starting over…so to speak…with a brand new batch of students.

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Emily Smith
Emily Smith
August 14, 2015 6:05 PM

Honestly, my favorite part of back to school is having a quiet house! lol

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Melissa S
Melissa S
August 14, 2015 9:46 PM

I mostly love that I don’t hear my son tell me he is bored all day long.

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Lana Bradstream
Lana Bradstream
August 15, 2015 12:18 AM

I like getting a set schedule

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Lee Dixon
Lee Dixon
August 15, 2015 4:39 AM

I love watching my son grow and get him new clothes!

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Sonal
Sonal
August 15, 2015 6:08 AM

I love going back to school shopping for new clothes!

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M.Clark
M.Clark
August 15, 2015 7:39 AM

The best part about back to school is shopping.

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nicole
nicole
August 15, 2015 11:36 AM

love.hate- the QUIET

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janetfaye
janetfaye
August 15, 2015 4:44 PM

I like that my grandson is having fun picking out school supplies.

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LAura DeLuca
LAura DeLuca
August 15, 2015 6:32 PM

I love having a few hours of silence

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richelle bowers
richelle bowers
August 15, 2015 8:27 PM

I love the peace in the house

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Jessica Cox
Jessica Cox
August 15, 2015 8:52 PM

I love how much I can get done during the day when my kids are at school.

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Gina Hiskes
Gina Hiskes
August 16, 2015 4:24 AM

We get back on a schedule! Summer was nice but wow, my kids really need a schedule every day.

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katie smith
katie smith
August 16, 2015 4:27 PM

I love having a little free me time again. I love my kids but it is good that they go out and make friends and play.

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Michelle C
Michelle C
August 16, 2015 6:07 PM

I love shopping for new school supplies and shoes!

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Lisa Kubin
Lisa Kubin
August 17, 2015 1:11 AM

I hate back to school, the busy schedule and early mornings the homework the to do lists!

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Helen
Helen
August 17, 2015 2:42 AM

I love all the back to school sales

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heather kaufman
heather kaufman
August 17, 2015 3:04 PM

I love my son making new friends.

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David Fultner
David Fultner
August 17, 2015 4:39 PM

I love that there will be me time.

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Anna Pry
Anna Pry
August 17, 2015 4:56 PM

i enjoy the more scheduled time

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