It’s a good time of the school year to check in with your kids. How are they adjusting to the new year of school work? How are things going with friends? How are their study habits? For us, it’s been just long enough to get familiar with the new schedule but still early enough that there is plenty of time for adjustments to prepare our kids for success at school! Reviewing these twelve habits and techniques can ensure that your student is adapting to the rigors of the school year.
Back To School Bucket List for Friendship
Make this school year amazing with a Back To School Bucket List of kindness and friendship! This cute printable will motivate your children to make friends and be a positive influence at school. Back To School Bucket List I love a good bucket list! Give me a festive Fall Bucket List full of things like: […]
Back To School Father’s Blessing
There’s a lot that goes in to getting the kids back to school – shopping for clothes and supplies, getting lunches figured out and adjusting to a new schedule. Don’t forget to help emotionally and mentally prep the kids as well! Check out a wonderful suggestion today on the blog that can get everyone in the right mindset for a new school year.
After School Snacks – Pack A Snack Style (she: Cynthia)
I gathered up a lot of ideas, and laid it all out at the beginning of the week so we could prepare some healthy after school snacks, that are easy for him to grab and eat. We also thought it would be best to get him involved in the process, which is always a great way to get kids to eat a variety of foods!
First Day of School Chalkboard Treats
These First Day of School Chalkboard Treats are super-duper simple to make and PERFECT for a Back-to-School party or after-school treat! Even better, there’s no baking involved… just a swipe and squirt of frosting on a graham cracker, and you’re set. Easy… just like we need this hectic time of year. 🙂 Can you believe […]
School Supplies Cake – A Fun Way to Give Supplies to Teachers! (she: Liv)
This year, instead of just buying a box of school supplies and leaving it at the school’s office, I decided to make a cake! When I told my husband, he was so confused. He said he didn’t think homemade treats were allowed in the classroom. I explained to him I meant a cake made out of school supplies! Presentation can make all the difference in how a gift is received, and since I appreciate my daughter’s teachers so much, I wanted to show them with a little extra effort.
First & Last Day of School Writing Pages (she: Liz)
Do you take photos of your kids on their first and last day of school? It’s fun to see how much our kids grow from the first day of school and last day of school, but have you ever tracked their writing and drawing growth? I had one of my kid’s teachers do this and I thought it was so fun to see just how much they’ve learned during the year.
How to Save a Ton of Money on Back-to-School Clothes Shopping (she: Elise)
Back-to-School shopping can knock the wind out of any well-intentioned mom on a budget. Take a huge bite out of that clothing bill this year by second-hand shopping, and find your kids some cute clothes, to boot! You might even decide to start shopping there for yourself, when you see how stylish you can look on a smaller budget!
How Going Back to School Made Me a Better Mom (she: Liv)
I’m grateful for the opportunity to nurture this dream and make it a reality. I know I can be a stay-at-home-mom and a student without failing either role. When I fill my own bucket, I have more to give to my family. And I feel good about the example I’m setting to my children!
Teriyaki Chicken – A Perfect No Fuss Meal for Back to School (she: Leesh & Lu)
Teriyaki Chicken is a perfect no-fuss meal for back to school! See Leesh & Lu’s one-pot take on a classic recipe below. Looking for a no-fuss 30 minute meal? This Teriyaki Chicken comes together as quick as you can cook the rice and it’s likely you already have all the ingredients on hand. Serve it with some […]
Back to School Family Night idea: A Father’s Blessing (she: Veronica)
Hello! It’s Veronica and I’m so happy to be back! For many, including us, school just started again. (WHERE DOES THE SUMMER GO?!) But, many of you still have a few more weeks of summer left. I thought I would share one of our favorite back to school traditions with you. This back to school Family […]
Back to School Disney Magic at Home Ideas (she: Adelle)
I’ve put together some fun ways that you can recreate some back to school magic at home to remind you of your favorite Disneyland vacations. Whether you call it a using a spoon full of sugar, or a adding a little bit of pixie dust, you can make everyday moments more fun with a little bit of imagination! Why not live life with a cherry on top all of the time?