School hasn’t quite ended yet here in Massachusetts, but my kids are ready. The big job of decluttering school stuff is on the horizon. Let’s get ready!
June is here, and along with the promise of summer fun comes the big ol’ backpack dump. You know the one. Crumpled worksheets, end-of-year art projects, dried-out markers, snack wrappers, and mysterious science experiments. If you’re staring at a mountain of school papers and wondering how on earth to sort it all, don’t worry. You’re not alone, and it can actually be a fun and meaningful process with the kids. Read this post — Read full post
It can be difficult to keep the house clean when your kids are home for the summer. Let’s implement a morning routine to keep your home clean and tidy.
When summer hits, mornings can start to feel a little scattered. Without the school bell rushing everyone out the door, it’s easy to let routines slip. Pajamas linger past lunchtime, breakfast dishes pile up, and before you know it, the house feels more like a tornado zone than a place to relax. The good news? A simple morning routine can make a big difference, and it doesn’t have to feel like — Read full post
Are your kids ready to be done with school for the year? I bet they are! Let’s try to come up with some fun screen-free activities for the kids.
The school year’s done, backpacks have been tossed in closets, and the sweet taste of summer freedom is finally here! But if your house is anything like mine, that excitement lasts about…three days. Then come the dreaded words: “I’m bored!”, usually while holding a remote or game controller. DealDash has your back with a list of easy, screen-free activities to help your kiddos dive into summer break in the best way, — Read full post
The best time to establish a summer chore chart is at the beginning. Let the kids know what to expect this summer with a chore chart.
Once school’s out and summer officially begins, so does the chaos of everyone being home constantly. With all that extra time, energy, and mess, it’s the perfect opportunity to help kids take more responsibility around the house. But let’s be honest: getting kids excited about chores can feel like trying to serve broccoli for dessert. That’s where a smart, simple summer chore chart from DealDash comes in. — Read full post
Are you ready for summer to start? I bet your kids are. Me too!! Let’s get prepared for fun this summer!
It’s that time of year again. School is wrapping up, the days are stretching longer, and the kids are already asking about popsicles for breakfast. Before we tumble into the chaos of summer break, I like to take a few days to prep. Nothing fancy, just some simple steps that help our whole family slide into summer mode without the stress. Here’s my mom-tested checklist to get your family summer-ready with less scrambling. Read on for some fun ideas — Read full post
