back to school
Ways to Make Back-To-School Mornings Easier
The back to school rush is upon us again, and that makes for some very hectic mornings. Luckily we have been in the business of making mornings better for over a while. Related: 5 ways to put a positive spin on back to school Ways to Make Back-To-School Mornings Easier Forget ...read more
Stylish Locker Must-Haves for Your Middle-Schooler
It’s time for back to school shopping. That takes on a whole new meaning when you’ve got a tween. Prepping them for success means more than just getting some pencils and notebooks. They need to have a great attitude and the right tools to stay organized--partnering with Staples ...read more
After School Fuel Snack Ideas
"I'm hungry!" This is the refrain I hear every day when I pick up my three kids from school. Sound familiar? It doesn't matter if I've packed a 12-course meal in their Planetbox or sent them to school with peanuts, they are "starving" every afternoon at 3. The solution? The ...read more
Back to School with J. Crew
The girls are heading back to school with J.Crew next week. The weather is still quite warm here, so we need transitional styles. No one is ready for jeans and sweaters yet. These two J.Crew outfits are perfect for the early days of school. Related: Tips for saving on back to ...read more
Back to School Trends to Love
I can't help but talk about a few back to school trends to love. Don't get me wrong, I'm savoring the weeks before the girls go back to school. But, since I'm inundated with ideas on what kids are going to love, I thought I'd share a handful of things my girls ACTUALLY love. ...read more
Designed By Students
The new Designed by Students line from Staples appeals to me on so many levels. Both my girls love design. The older one is a coder and a tinkerer. She looks at the technical side of design. It’s got to function first and foremost. The younger one, she’s more concerned about ...read more
Easy Apple Craft with Elmer's
In less than two weeks, my little dude will be starting kindergarten. To prepare for his first year in elementary school, we've been doing lots of hands on learning this summer...and that includes crafting. I remember having so much fun working on little art projects with my mom ...read more
Baby Shower Favorites: Personalized Baby Books from I See Me
As parent for 6 plus years now, I definitely appreciate meaninful gifts. One of my favorites to give (and see my kids' receive) is books. We think there is no better way to foster learning and imagination through the pages of books, and one of our favorites are the collection ...read more
Back To School Family Nutrition Tips
WIth it almost being back-to-school time we have been looking for ways to make focus on healthy choices during this busy season. To help us out, we enlisted some tips from Brooke Alpert, M.S., R.D., C.D.N., of B Nutritious and author of The Sugar Detox, (Da Capo, 2013) and ...read more
Preserving Memories with Project Repat
As a mom I find it really funny that 5 years ago I was trying to figure out the best products to get, where now, I just want to keep it simple and get the junk out. Since my girls are growing quickly, we usually pass down my older daughter's items to the younger one, and then ...read more
Recycle Used Batteries During Back to School Shopping
For the back-to-school shopping waste - like from our electronic devices - can add up quickly. In fact, a recent survey conducted by BIGinsight for the National Retail Federation, found that nearly 60 percent of parents will purchase some sort of electronic device this year, up ...read more
Wes and Willy: Rough and Ready Clothes for Boys
Wes and Willy's clothes are described as "rough and ready" and they are, but they're also classic, beautifully designed clothes for boys. The graphic tees are designed really well. Their dress up clothes are refined but not stuffy. The jeans look comfortable, not too skinny. Wes ...read more
Bento Box Lunch Ideas
Sigh. Packing lunches on day 145 of school can be rough. We've all stared at the loaf of bread and jar of peanut butter and wondered, "Again? Really?" Shannon of What's for Lunch at Our House solved the dilemma by creating countless fun and nutritious meals using a bento box. ...read more