Monogrammed backpacks are just the tip of the iceberg.
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Theres something inherently nostalgic about the start of a new school year.
That long-awaited day in August (or September depending on where you live) always feels so bittersweet.
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And that applies to babies of all ages, from those heading to Kindergarten to those starting senior year.
Here are 10 back-to-school traditions youll only find in the South.
Monogramming Every Last School Supply
A monogrammed L.L.
ThatCricut machinegot some extra work in over the summer!
Bonus points if you send your kiddo along with a tiny thermos of sweet tea.
Little girls will always have a matching hair bow similarly embroidered with a pencil or yellow school bus.
Having a Special Breakfast
Forget a bowl of cereal or an Eggo hastily thrown in the toaster.
Parents may even surprise their kid with a chicken biscuit fromChick-fil-Aor donut fromKrispy Kremefor an extra-special treat.
Southern parents have begun taking that idea to heart by organizing parent parties on the first day of school.
