We live four blocks from my son’s elementary school, so I’m happy to say that we get to walk to the drop-off line together every morning. It’s become our own relaxing little ritual, and a calming way to start our day. Of course, when my big boy first learned that he wouldn’t be ...read more
Let’s talk about a pattern that never goes out of style: florals! Bright, feminine, playful, and vivacious, flower-embellished designs are all the rage right now. You could call it a trend, but since it’s so timeless and classic, we’re just gonna go ahead and deem it a ...read more
We are enjoying the last days of summer and although we are packing as much as humanly possible into our downtime, we are all pumped up for to go back to school. We spotted three new back-to-school trends to get your kiddos' year started off on the right track. To get the year ...read more
We've been lax about bedtime this summer... to say the least. With a focus on carefree fun and sun, our usual routine has gone out the window, and our turndown time has gotten way, waaaaaaaaay later than intended. With school starting in just one week, I'm committed to getting ...read more
Binders. Backpacks. Pencils. Glue. The kids are ready for that first day of school! Woohoo! But between the lunch snacks and school supplies, there’s one more important item to make sure to throw into your back-to-school shopping basket: lice prevention. Every year more than 12 ...read more
Okay, guys. Imma get real and raw here for a minute (wouldn't the first time... probably won't the be the last). Truth is: I'm having a really hard time swallowing the fact that my first baby, my big boy, the little dude that made me a mama is going to be in Kindergarten come ...read more
Anyone else drowning in back-to-school paperwork? The very first day my three kids came home from school with at least 30 pages each of forms and information and calendars and supply list and aaaahhhhh! We're already a few weeks in now and already my desk has a growing pile of ...read more
As much as it pains me to say....lunch-box-packing season is upon us. Wah! I jest. It's a wonderful opportunity to be able to pack your kids nutritious food that not only fuels them for the day ahead but hopefully teaches them healthy habits along the way. That being said, I'm ...read more
Heading back to school can evoke many feelings. It can be a time of excitement, anticipation, and for some kids, nerves. It is a time that I want my children to feel most confident in themselves. I want them to feel ready and able to face any challenge put before them. I am ...read more
We are headed back to school in just a few short weeks, and that means back to a jam-packed schedule. We are a very active family and there's not a sport our kids don't enjoy. With three children in various activities, I am constantly on the go. I am often running all around ...read more
This school year I will pack over 400 lunches. I strive to send my children off to school with healthy, well-balanced lunches that will keep their energy levels up and their minds focused. But as we all heard loud and clear at the opening ceremony of the Olympics, the environment ...read more
For us, the summer is only half way over. There is plenty more summer fun to be had and we are taking full advantage of this. Time at the beach, playing tourist in our home town and spending lots of time with friends and family. It is also time for "weekend at Grandpa & ...read more
One of my most vivid memories of starting a new school year was our Back to School shopping haul. I loved to spend the day perusing clothing that suited me. My mom determined to get each of us a mix and match wardrobe that would last until spring, my sister and I making sure we ...read more
This year marks another milestone for us~our littlest one is starting preschool! While this back to school brings a pile of nerves for me, my daughter is chatting up school non-stop. and of course, it is all about the gear! I think a certain type of comfort that is offered when ...read more
A few weeks ago, I attended a Pre-K orientation meeting… It felt very official. My four-year-old son is going off to “real” school. (Okay, fine, it’s the prelude to “real” school, but it’s five days a week and they follow an actual curriculum—so it certainly feels more ...read more
My little guy started preschool about a week ago, and, so far, it's been smooth sailing (minus the fact that he already has a cold... Ah, three year olds and their germs. Arg!) I've already written about some of our tips, tricks, and must-haves, but now I'm sharing two more ...read more
Your child's first week back to school is exciting, emotional, and probably a little crazy. They've got all sorts of new things going on and are making new friends as well, especially if they are involved on a sports team. Often little "parties" tend to erupt after these social ...read more
Have you checked out our 2015 Back to School Guide yet? It’s loaded with savvy tips, smart tricks, and innovative ideas to help you (and your family!) kick off the season in style and with ease. To celebrate the excitement, we’re co-hosting an awesome BTS twitter party with ...read more
Like most moms I know, I have a ridiculous obsession with Target. I can go in there for something as simple as paper towels and end up shopping for hours. Haha! I know I'm not alone in this! So, in addition to heading to Target for a million and one things on the regular, it's ...read more
I have a toddler and an infant, so I’ve yet to experience the hustle, bustle, and manic mayhem of the much-dreaded (or perhaps highly-anticipated) back-to-school season—at least not as a parent. My son does attend nursery school though, and getting him prepared for a few hours ...read more
My all-time favorite teacher was Mrs. Pfeffer. She was a music instructor and a choral coach, and she directed the high school’s theatrical productions. But she did a lot more than help a room full of off-pitch teens sing in tempo and instruct a 16 year-old “Eliza Doolittle” how ...read more
This year marks another BIG one in the bee hive as our middle child will be entering Kindergarten. That means this Queen Bee will have two school aged children! Back-to-school shopping has taken on a whole new meaning with this little girl and she knows what she likes and what ...read more