back to school

We read a lot in our house. We read to the kids, with the kids, and the kids even read to us (well the oldest does anyway). So, naturally when it's back-to-school time we scour our library and Amazon, for books that talk about school. Whether it's the first day of school jitters, ...read more

Even with the unusual school year we are prepping for, smart moms know they need to stay on top of Back-to-School shopping. Take if from me, don't wait until Labor Day weekend to start back to school shopping--now is the time to make a plan. We put together tips for getting ...read more

Fall has arrived. The kids are back in school, you've returned to a routine, and you're slowly but surely adjusting to the swing of things. The weather is changing, the leaves are falling, and everything and everyone is happily, healthily chugging along... Welllllll, we hate to ...read more

f Rookie mama mistake… I sent my son into the first day of Kindergarten without properly labeling every single item on his being. Sure, I took a Sharpie to his backpack and notebooks, but I neglected to touch his thermos, his water bottle, his lunchbox, or the very clothes on ...read more

Hooray for back-to-school season! Some of you are gearing up to send a little to school for the very first time, some are changing schools and some are moving on up. We are enjoying our last official weeks of summer as we prepare for the first days of school. Of course, we have ...read more

T-minus four weeks until my little guy enters Kindergarten. What?! How?! When?! Wasn’t it JUST the last day of Pre-K, like, a hot minute ago? I might be in denial, but I’m also super excited. I’ve got his outfit picked out, his backpack ready to go, and his custom-made ...read more

Getting my four year old to voluntarily brush his teeth twice a day is almost as difficult as convincing him that bed time is not open for negotiation. Suffice to say, he is a stubborn kid—and when he doesn’t want to do something… well, sometimes, he wins. Okay, a lot of times ...read more

Summer is over and we're gearing up for the back-to-school season. We've bought the book bags, shopped for a new wardrobe, and stocked up on the long list of school supplies. One fun addition is this FREE printable for a Back-To-School nighttime routine. Why You Need a Routine ...read more

My daughter loves to wear her hair in different hairstyles, but we frequently don't have a lot of time in the mornings. I need easy. I need quick. This year, we've been playing around with a few new braid hairstyles (Momtrends tip: braids are great for moms too!). My daughter ...read more

I've always loved Nordstrom. It's my favorite store, and also my first place of employment. The summer between my sophomore and junior years of college, I worked in the BP section—and spent my entire earnings on trendy clothes and shoes. (Because, employee discount!) It was back ...read more

It’s like I blinked and he’s off to nursery school… My eager three-year-old big boy. (Excuse me while I go get the tissue box!) My first born’s first day of the much-anticipated “three’s” program is next week, and we’re getting prepared with new supplies, gear, sneakers, and ...read more

I am continually amazed by the tremendous women I meet as an Air Force spouse. Moving frequently can be difficult, but the amazing friends we make along the way are, without a doubt, the best part. I'm excited to introduce you to another super cool mom who is juggling 3 kids, a ...read more

Our first day of school is quickly approaching so it's time to get serious about books and supplies and everything else we need for back to school. In addition we have to stock up on school-appropriate clothes and shoes - the fun part. For shoes we are proud to partner with one ...read more

I’m happy to say that my son is excited to go to nursery school. He was in a “two’s program” last year (see the ridiculously cute graduation pic, above!), and is really looking forward to joining the big kids in the “three’s.” New teacher, new friends, new toys, new curriculum… ...read more

"Style" may not be the first word that comes to mind when thinking about school uniforms, but when putting together the style spread for our Back-to-School Guide, I knew I wanted to include uniforms. School uniforms continue to grow in popularity and many public schools now ...read more

This year BIC® is celebrating 30 years of helping kids reach their potential. As we prepare to head back to school and to help celebrate BIC's 30 year old success, we've partnered with them to help save handwriting by sharing some reasons why handwriting is important and tips ...read more

Last week we joined our friends from our sister site Momtrends for an amazing Back to School Bash. The soiree was an opportunity to showcase some of the best trends and products for back to school. The rain may have moved the event indoors, but the stars of the mini catwalk ...read more

Back to school means back to busy. Between school, work, sports and other extracurriculars, there's hardly a moment to spare but we still have to eat well. We've rounded up 7 of our favorite easy AND delicious family-friendly recipes. Check them out and let us know your ...read more