School will be starting up again soon, are your kids excited? There is still plenty of time left to set up a cool homework station!
Once the school year begins, it doesn’t take long for papers, pencils, and permission slips to take over every flat surface in the house. That’s why I like to set up a dedicated homework station. Even a small one in a corner of the kitchen can make a big difference. The goal isn’t Pinterest perfection. It’s having a space where the kids can focus, find what they need, and (hopefully) get through homework without a — Read full post
School will be starting again soon. Let’s think of some back to school traditions to start with the kids to help ease the transition back to school this year.
Even though August still feels like summer, that first day of school always sneaks up fast. Over the years, I’ve found that the key to a calm and meaningful send-off is prepping those fun traditions now, while the kids are still bouncing between the sprinkler and snack time. With a little planning, you can roll into that first day feeling less frantic and more focused on making sweet memories. Keep reading — Read full post
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’s almost the end of May, school will be getting out soon! Are you ready to celebrate? Me too!
Can you believe another school year is almost behind us? It feels like just yesterday we were labeling folders and picking out first-day outfits. Now, the backpacks are fraying, lunchboxes are mysteriously sticky, and the countdown to summer is officially on! Whether your kids are finishing second grade or wrapping up middle school, it’s the perfect time to pause and celebrate their hard work—with fun, stress-free activities the whole family can enjoy. — Read full post
There are only a couple months of school left. My calendar is full of school activities, let’s get organized!
If May had a theme, it would be: chaos with a side of carpool. Between end-of-year concerts, soccer tournaments, science fairs, and dance recitals, this month can leave even the most organized parents wondering if they’ve accidentally taken on a part-time job as a chauffeur. (Spoiler: you have.) But don’t worry, you’re not alone, and there are ways to keep the calendar from taking over your life. Here are some practical, sanity-saving tips from DealDash that help our family juggle it — Read full post
