Everyone longs for good friendships but something a lot of people don’t know is that there is an etiquette to friendship. Knowing how to be a good friend is essential in building lasting and meaningful friendships, and it is something we need to be sure to pass on to our children and teens. The heart of DoSayGive is being lovely and gracious in everything we do, say and give. And that’s what a true friend should be.

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Today we’re sharing six tips for finding a homecoming dress that mom and daughter both like, darling hoco dress finds, plus a helpful brand list for getting started on your search. It doesn’t have to be stressful to find an appropriate but on trend dress for your teen. We show you how!

Keep reading and scrolling to get ready for HOCO but first: don’t forget to go over all the manners and social skills girls need to know for homecoming.

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Football season is upon us! Whether you’re planning a tailgate with friends or heading to the stadium, we’ve found cute styles and accessories for you plus a few adorable things for children, too. Click here to shop the collage above!

Want to shop outfits in your school colors? Shop our Shop My Boards where we found darling tops, dresses and shorts in your gameday colors!

Auburn
Baylor
Ole Miss
Texas A & M
TCU
University of Arkansas
University of Oklahoma
UT Austin
SMU

Shop all of our Gameday finds HERE!

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Every season, our children’s play clothes round-up is one of the most loved series on DoSayGive. So back by popular request, we’ve searched our favorite children’s retailers to find cute, comfortable girls play clothes for fall! From school to play dates and running around on the weekends, our finds are perfect for for everyday. Some are on the dressier side so could work for dinner and church, too.

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Every year around this time, we start getting questions about ideas for sorority bid day gift ideas to give girls who have just pledged a sorority. So we put a post together with some sweet ideas including lots of just launched gifts!

Bid day differs from school to school, but it’s still such a fun time to celebrate daughters, granddaughters, nieces, and friends with fun gifts — all personalized with their new Greek letters, of course! 

Be sure to browse all of our fabulous gift ideas for every occasion on DoSayGive’s Gift Guide! 

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One of the best gifts mothers can receive (and gift themselves) is professional photos of their children, capturing for a lifetime the fleeting moments of childhood. We absolutely love South Carolina-based portrait photographer, Jessie Baughman, who specializes in black and white portrait photography. Her heirloom-style portraits hang in homes across the country and perhaps one day yours, too! She hosts sessions in various cities and will be in Dallas soon. Details below as well as our past Q&A with Jesssie!

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School is back in session soon and if your child wants to bring a little teacher gift on the first day of school or to a back to school night, we’ve found the cutest gift ideas! From quick ship on Amazon to personalized pretties, scroll down to find the perfect little something for your child’s teacher. Plus, we have a free gift tag printable for homemade gifts so keep scrolling!

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Today we’re sharing 10 tips that make beginning preschool, kindergarten, or even a new elementary school a little easier for your child nad you. These tips go beyond the cute new backpacks and fresh haircuts (although don’t forget those either!), and help to boost children’s confidence and make this season be smooth and special!

1. Have your child practice opening his or her backpack, water bottle, and lunch box.

If they are expected to wear uniforms, have them practice buttoning and unbuttoning pants, shorts, or skirts.

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Who doesn’t love a cozy gift? Fall is around the corner so it’s a great time to stock up on gifts for fall and holiday. Nordstrom has so many cozy gifts on sale right now as part of their Anniversary Sale. It’s a great time to tuck away Barefoot Dreams gifts or refresh your pajamas and sweaters, too! Scroll down for all the cozy gift ideas we found during the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale which ends Sunday!

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Backpacks, lunch boxes, first day essentials, and more — today we’re sharing our tried and true favorites when it comes to school season. Backpack brands, lunchboxes, and other essentials! Scroll down to browse!

Best Backpacks: 

Lunchtime Favorites

Here’s a tip: The YumBox fits in the Pottery Barn Kids lunchboxes. I also like silicone cups for the divided lunchboxes. 

Labels
Pencil Bags
First Day Favorites

A little gift for the teacher is always thoughtful — and don’t forget the first day signs! 

What back to school products are you stocking up on, and what is your favorite place to find them?

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