Back to School
-
Tool: Free Printable Back-To-School Checklist Form
by Hollie on Tuesday, July 27th, 2010 | No Comments
It’s hard to believe that summer is half over and it’s time to get your kids buttoned up for back to school. The good news is, you don’t have to switch your brain back on...yet. Simply follow this checklist and your gang will be ready when the school bell rings. ... [read more] -
Guest Guru: Erica of homeschoolerconfessions – What’s A Typical Day Like?
by Anne Marie on Monday, June 7th, 2010 | No Comments
What's A Typical Day Like? by Erica of homeschoolerconfessions.com What is my typical day like? I had someone ask and didn't think I could fit it in comments LOL! So here goes...please keep in mine that we are flexible as we have a baby, and unforeseen events daily it seems that cause us to veer off ... [read more] -
Life Events: The Parent Teacher Conference
by Alicia on Wednesday, November 18th, 2009 | No Comments
Today was my parent teacher conference for Lucy. Lucy, our only child, is 7 ½ and in the second grade. She is definitely not perfect but a good kid who tends to do well in school. Each parent has about 25 minutes with the teacher and I wanted to make sure I made the ... [read more] -
Get Yourself Organized to Be a Back to School Machine
by Sarah on Monday, September 21st, 2009 | 3 comments
Getting your well-oiled school routine machine back into working order is not an easy task. During the summer months, kids get used to waking up later, everybody gets used to more varied schedules with lots of time for physical activities, and there’s no homework to contend with, freeing you all up to do more things. ... [read more] -
Time to Get Buttoned Up: Fall Is Here
by Sarah on Monday, September 21st, 2009 | No Comments
We don't have to tell you the obvious. Summer is over. No more lazy days by the pool. No more quiet homes while the kids are away at camp. And no more putting off those nagging tasks 'until fall.' All too quickly, your world is busy, your calendar is full, and, unlike a few short weeks ... [read more] -
Back To School Is Safety Time for Kids
by Sarah on Monday, September 14th, 2009 | No Comments
Getting your young children ready to go back to school shouldn’t stop with school supplies. You also should be thinking about getting their health and safety organized. It may not be something that you want to think about, but a little bit of preparation can make all the difference. We urge you ... [read more] -
Planning & Packing Quick, Healthy Kid Lunches
by Sarah on Tuesday, September 8th, 2009 | No Comments
With the kids back in school, the biggest benefit to busy parents is settling back into a nice routine. However, school also brings the dilemma of packing daily lunches. The morning rush is difficult enough, with showers, breakfast and last-minute scrambling to find the soccer cleats and get kids out the door and yourself ... [read more] -
Guest Guru Aimee Sesar from LabelDaddy.com
by Ashleigh on Monday, August 31st, 2009 | No Comments
Labeling Rocks:The best stuff to label and why. Here we are. It is almost the fall once again. Moms and Dads all over are buying new school supplies, lunchboxes, backpacks and school clothes. Everyone is excited until your child starts misplacing their new supplies around the house or losing it at school. A ... [read more] -
Back to School; Back on Schedule
by Sarah on Monday, August 17th, 2009 | No Comments
The calendar may start on the first of January, but for families with school-aged children the real 'New Year' is the day your kids head back to school. With new (and sometimes clashing) schedules, long lists of things to buy, and lots of events, keeping it all organized and straight can be quite a headache. If ... [read more] -
Guest Guru Kerry Lyons, Mom of 5 under 5
by Ashleigh on Monday, August 10th, 2009 | 1 comment
Back to School from The Lyon's Den- The Adventures of the Lyons Family: Kerry, Desmond, Liam, Ciara, and the Identical Triplet "Cubs" (Kevin, Declan, and Cormac) Back to school. These three simple words conjure up a broad array of images and emotions… a crisp new outfit for the first day, the smell of freshly ... [read more]
