Back to school time can be a little bit overwhelming, and a little bit crazy. When it comes to preparing for the first week of school, getting your kids ready can be nerve-wracking. They may be starting school for the first time, or just not sure they want summer to end! Here are 10 back… [Read More]
One super easy way to give back to your school
I can’t deny it any longer. I have a first and a third grader. Meet the Teacher is Friday. School starts Monday. We’ve spent the last few days making sure we have all the correct school supplies, packing up book bags and making a list of our favorite lunch snacks. We’ve reviewed our morning routine:… [Read More]
Preschool Prep: 10 Ways in 10 Days
There are so many back to school posts out there, but most are geared towards the big kids. Now it’s time for the preschoolers to shine. With both my experience as a preschool mom and a preschool teacher, I’ve compiled a list of things to help your family with preschool prep. If you start about… [Read More]
How to Enjoy the Last Moments of Summer
I started out with every intention of writing a “Back to School” post. But then I sat down, and just couldn’t do it! All I could think about was how we’ve got just a little more time left. A couple more weeks to do the summer things before more rigid routines and schedules kick in…. [Read More]
Our 3 favorite after school snacks
I am staring at disbelief at my summer calendar. It’s officially over. We’ve passed the time for back to school shopping for clothes, shoes, and school supplies. I’ve planned out lunch menus since I have to pack lunches for three kids nightly. It dawns on me that I also need to plan out our afternoon snacks for… [Read More]
5 Under $5: Back to School Gifts for Teachers
We don’t always think about gifts for teachers at the beginning of the year, but it can help your kids start the year off on a good foot. I know that as a parent getting back into the swing of things can be a little rough. We get used to the more laid back pace… [Read More]
Back to School Fashion with Target and Cat & Jack
This morning we hit up Target with the sole purpose of getting a reward for good behavior from the Dollar Spot. That was it. I bet you’re laughing right now. You knew that wasn’t going to happen. I mean, who goes to Target and only buys ONE thing? What distracted me? The new Cat & Jack… [Read More]
Preparing for a new preschool year
And moms around the world rejoiced! Preschool starts next week. It seems like it’s been 100 years since my little miss was in school. With Labor Day being late this year, it’s put a hurting on both of us. She’s done with me and I’m done with playing Camp Director. Don’t get me wrong. We… [Read More]
6 Stay Healthy Tips You NEED This School Year
Did you know that within the first eight days of kindergarten my son picked up his first bug and had to stay home? 8 days! Where I am, we’re on a year round calendar, so we had a little bit of a head start on the school year. Apparently, we also had a head start on… [Read More]
Back to School Craft – Melted Bead Backpack Charms
Can you believe it’s already back to school time? I swear this whole summer thing just started. I know I was just signing up for swim lessons, planning camping trips, and trying to coax my kids to please if you really love mommy sleep in just a little bit. Now it’s August and the shelves… [Read More]
