This post is brought to you by Boston Market. All opinions are our own. While there, we also took advantage of the fabulous special Boston Market is running. When you purchase any family meal you get a fresh, never frozen rotisserie chicken for just $1.99.If you have a huge crew to feed, the deal is great because it really stretches out their already … [Read more...]
Back To School Season
Yes, back to school is a season! It's not a holiday, but there are back to school sales, tax-free holidays, and lots of shopping involved. That sounds like a season to us!
5 Easy Morning Routines for Back to School
Mornings don’t have to be a struggle. With these easy back to school morning routines, you’ll be out the door before you know it. Check them out!Let’s be honest – getting back into the swing of the school year is tricky. Going from sleeping in to needing to be up and at ‘em in time to catch the bus is a bummer for both kids and parents. Establishing a routine early on … [Read more...]
3 Reasons Why You NEED to Shop Boscov’s for All Your Back to School Gear
This back to school post is sponsored by Boscov's. All opinion are our own.Have you started your back to school shopping yet? I'm always so late to the game. Every year, I swear I'll get started earlier, then end up rushing out at the last minute! Last year, I was literally bouncing from store to store the night before school started because I thought my son would still … [Read more...]
5 Ways to Get Kids Back In the School Mindset
It’s time to say goodbye to summer and get kids back into the school mindset! I know it's not easy, but we're sharing our top five favorite parenting tips to help you do it!Summer is coming to an end quickly and your kids have had the time of their lives during their vacation. Now it's time to get them back into the back to school mindset, but how? We've come up with a … [Read more...]
5 Ways to Get the Most Out of the Last Days of Summer
This post is sponsored by Bayer. To make sure these products are right for you, always read and follow the label.Can you believe that summer is already coming to an end? It's almost time to put away the swimming gear, pack up the flip-flops and sandals, and start your back to school shopping. Almost. We still have a few weeks left of summer bliss, so let's make the most … [Read more...]
Stop the Homework Battle with These 5 Simple Steps
If getting your kids to sit down to do their homework without complaining is like pulling teeth from a rabid crocodile, you need these five simple steps to stop the homework battle once and for all! Check them out! As summer draws to an end and kids are preparing to go back to school, many parents dread the return of the homework battle. Fortunately, with some … [Read more...]
7 Must-Have Gear For College Freshmen That You Might Be Forgetting
Heading off to university but don’t know what to bring beyond the basics? We've gathered up seven must-have gear for college freshmen, and I bet there are at least a few on the list that you're forgetting!If you're getting ready to go off to college (or a parent sending your teen off), you probably know all of the basics that you'll need. Bedding for your tiny new bed … [Read more...]
9 of the Coolest Must-Have Back to School Supplies for K-12
Get a head start on your fall shopping and grab the coolest back to school supplies for all ages before they're sold out! We've rounded up our top picks from K-12! Let's check them out! Can you believe it's already time to start shopping for back to school supplies? Every year, I make the mistake of holding out until the week before school starts. NOT a good … [Read more...]
11 Creative Back to School Bulletin Boards to Get You Organized Fast
Looking for creative ways to stay organized during the school year? You need to check out these super creative back to school bulletin boards! I bet you'll find the perfect solution to keeping all of your family's must-have information in one convenient (and pretty!) spot! While it is still the middle of summer, back to school time will be upon us before you … [Read more...]
10 Tips to Survive Back to School Madness
Anyone who says the holiday season is the busiest time of year doesn’t have kids going back to school. From supplies to clothes to nut free lunches, things can get crazy around this time of the year! I remember my daughter’s first back to school season; I was drained, exhausted and ill prepared. I didn’t label everything; I didn’t find all the supplies because I started my … [Read more...]
DIY Back to School Décor: Pencil Vase with Cute Burlap Bow
Today's fun DIY back to school decor project is literally a pencil holder! Why? Because it's actually made from pencils! Clever, right? Okay, so not JUST pencils, but still! I’m not really the artsy crafty type. I love doing them, don’t get me wrong, I’m just not the best at it so I usually try and find the simplest stuff possible that looks hard. You know, to save face, … [Read more...]
13 Inspirational Back To School Quotes to Motivate You for the New Year
Need some help getting motivated for the new year? Check out these fabulous back to school quotes! Print them out and hang them in your child's homework station, jot them down in your planner, or just repeat a few to yourself on those days when you're feeling completely overwhelmed with shopping for school supplies. Going back to class is a rough transition for everyone, … [Read more...]
5 Creative Back To School Crafts For Preschoolers They’ll Love
Back to school is around the corner, and creating crafts for your preschooler to try is a fun way to start the next year. My little one loves any opportunity to be creative, so crafts are the perfect way to get her excited for the new year. I also know when it was her first year of preschool, making things together, reading some books or doing a few activities really helped … [Read more...]
4 Fun Back to School Essentials for Kids of All Ages
Can you believe that it's almost September? I have to be honest, I am so behind on buying back to school supplies! I haven't even bought a single notebook yet, and my son starts back on August 29th. I don't even have his class list! Like always, I thought I had so much more time. Then I looked at the calendar and realized that the summer was practically over. Now, the mad rush … [Read more...]
7 Back to School Tips & Hacks You Need to Know
As sad as it is to admit, summer is coming to an end. I feel your pain, my friend. That's why I'm sharing a few of my favorite back to school tips to help get you ready for the busy days ahead. Let's be honest, no one is ever really ready to go back, especially our kids! Preparing for your children to head back to class can be downright hectic. However, there are a few tips … [Read more...]
Back to School Craft: DIY Personalized Pencil Holder
Looking for a fun back to school craft to get your kids excited about heading back for a new year? This DIY personalized pencil holder is as cute as it is functional! It's perfect for your homework station! While nothing can make kids actually look forward to homework, you can make it more bearable by setting up a fun station that reflects their personalities. A few … [Read more...]
5 Colorful Back To School Bulletin Boards To Spark Your Imagination
With school right around the corner, it's time to get organized! Papers, projects, and goals are staring right at us. Now is the time to set-up a family command center that helps your family keep it all together. I know I struggle with keeping all the deadlines and papers straight, even with much of the communication from the schools moving online. Check out some of our … [Read more...]
Cute & Useful DIY Crayon Candy Dish Teacher Gift Idea
Looking for an easy and useful DIY teacher gift idea that will make a great first impression when your child heads back to school? This Crayon Candy Dish is adorable and practical! Teachers can use it for small school supplies or little rewards in the classroom, or at home for candy or jewelry. I love giving appreciation gifts teachers can use in more than one way, especially … [Read more...]
11 Best Back to School Backpacks for Boys & Girls of All Ages
Looking for the best back to school backpacks? I did the research for you! Backpacks are a necessary school item (long gone are the days of tying your books up with a burlap rope). They need to accommodate more than just a few books, notebooks, and pencils. Kids take more and more things to school with them these days! You want a bag that holds everything comfortably, … [Read more...]
Our Favorite Tips to Banish Back to School Shopping Stress
This post is brought to you by Fruit of the Loom. All opinions are our own.Back to school season is such a bittersweet time for me. On the one hand, I’m so sad that summer is coming to an end. I’ll miss the freedom of waking up late, jumping in the car for a spontaneous road trip and just hanging out with the kids at the pool. On the other hand, I have to admit that I’ll be … [Read more...]
5 Fun Back to School Supplies You Didn’t Know You Needed
You may have started your shopping already, but you might want to save a little room in your budget for these super cute back to school supplies you didn’t know you needed. They kind of make me wish I was still in school myself! I like to browse online, I always seem to find cooler stuff than is in the stores, and I usually end up saving money too. You need to do back to … [Read more...]
9 Versatile Back To School Outfit Ideas For Your Favorite Kid
It’s that time of year where I unwillingly drag my child to the store to find back to school outfits. Sometimes my kid is a willing participate and we have a fun day deciding what she'll wear during those first few months. Most of the time, though, she wants nothing to do with it. I guess because it means that her summer is almost over? During those times, I have to grab a few … [Read more...]
Discover Gildan for Your Back to School Clothing Essentials
The back to school shopping madness has begun! I've been going crazy trying to find THE coolest backpacks, lunch boxes and folders for my 10-year-old son. It hasn't been easy, since he's at that age where he wants "cool" but not "character cool," if you know what I mean. One thing I'm grateful for, though, is that he's pretty low-maintenance when it comes to things like … [Read more...]
School Dress Code Policies: Are Girls Singled Out?
A short while back, we saw a news story that we posted on the Our Family World Facebook page that involved a teenage student who is given a detention in a New Brunswick school because she wore a dress that exposed her back and shoulders. The school deemed her attire inappropriate, saying that she could potentially be distracting the young men at her school. Here … [Read more...]
12 Must Haves To Transition Your Outfits From Summer To Fall
Through the flurry of the back to school shopping and plans, I am eying my own closet. The last few hot summer days are ending and fall will be here soon. I need clothes that layer and colors that blend. I want outfits that still feel a bit breezy to transition from warm summer to cool and crisp fall days.My secret weapon is to do my shopping online for myself! … [Read more...]
7 Great DIY Teacher Gift Ideas for Back to School
These 7 Great DIY Teacher Gifts are a perfect way to make your kids teachers know how important they are this fall. Back to school means new teachers for your kids. There is no better time to show them how much you value their hard work than at the beginning of the school year. Set a great standard by letting your kids help you make these fun and simple crafts that make perfect … [Read more...]
5 Must-Know Beauty Hacks for College + BOGO Schick Razors Coupon!
This post is brought to you by Schick. All opinions and beauty hacks are our own.Heading off the college is such an exciting time. It’s also a little overwhelming and scary. I remember when I went away to college, I wanted to pack everything I owned! My campus was four hours away from home and I didn’t drive. I knew I’d only be coming home for Thanksgiving and winter … [Read more...]
Must Have Back To School Accessories for Kids of All Ages
These Must Have Back To School Accessories allow your teen to have their own unique style even if they have to wear uniforms. From a cool backpack to fun socks or great earrings, your kids can make their personality shine through no matter what the school uniform rules may be. Check to make sure you are still compliant, but have fun mixing and matching different colors and … [Read more...]
Back to School Organization Ideas for Your Family
It is that time of year again, and you need to get your family organized for another school year! What does organization look like? What can you do to make things a little more easy, make things flow a little more smoothly? I always feel more at peace when I am organized and know what to expect! Planning out meals is one way to help your family get organized for back to … [Read more...]
20 Perfect Organic Kid-Friendly Snacks for Back to School
Choosing organic back to school snacks for kids can be tricky. On the one hand, we want to send our kids off to school with something healthy that won't give them a nasty sugar high and subsequent crash! On the other hand, we want them to actually enjoy the snack and not leave it squished in the bottom of their book bag. We also want organic snacks … [Read more...]
11 Back To School Uniform Ideas For Fashionable Kids & Teens (Under $18!)
Back to School season is here and it is time to start filling your kids' closets with clothes for the new school year. If your school has a uniform policy restricting fashion, it can make it tough to up your teen's style game. Luckily we have you covered and have rounded up some of the most ah-mazing uniform pieces for the new year that all mix and match. Check out some of my … [Read more...]
Easy Back to School Lunchbox Makeover Craft for Kids #TruMoo
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of TruMoo Milk. All opinions are 100% mine.Back to school season officially here, it’s time to start gathering up all those supplies! Now that Jake is growing up he wants things that reflect his personality a bit more. He had a really rough year last year with bullies, so I’m really trying to find ways to get him excited … [Read more...]
Keep Your Family Organized with Back to School Bulletin Boards
It is getting to be that time of year again, the kids go back to school and this year you want to be organized and have a bulletin board. Life would be blissful, everything would be organized and everyone would get along swimmingly and the kids would never fight. Back to reality! I know an organized back to school bulletin board can’t make all that come true but a girl can … [Read more...]
Easy Ways to Support Early Childhood Education in Your Community
This post is brought to you by Save the Children. All opinions are our own.Early childhood education is so incredibly important to the future development of our kids, yet so many children don’t have access to it. I remember when Jacob was little, I struggled to keep him in preschool. He started when my finances were better and I was still with his dad. When we separated and … [Read more...]
Yummy Back to School Nutty Granola Trail Mix for Kids
Looking for a delicious back to school snack for kids? Try this yummy and easy nutty granola trail mix! It's super simple to make and you can customize it based on what your child loves most. The oats, fruits and nuts pack a powerful energy punch to help get them through the afternoon slump. It's especially handy for those first few weeks back, when kids are still … [Read more...]
5 World’s Best Teacher’s Gifts That Won’t Get Thrown Away
These 5 World's Best Teacher's Gifts That Won't Get Thrown Away this year are perfect for you to help your kids make! Coffee mugs are so last year, but these are fun and adorable gifts that no teacher will consider throwing away or regifting. Back to School Gifts for TeachersEasy Homemade Bookmark Craft: Teachers are always looking for a way to mark their place in … [Read more...]
7 Back To School Snacks For Hungry Kids (Nut Free!)
With school starting just around the corner, you may have started thinking about ideas to feed your hungry kids after school. After a long day, kids arrive both hungry and impatient. I have been on the hunt for delicious snack recipes that will refuel your child. Check out my favorite finds! Nut-Free Back to School Snacks Homemade Waffles With Apple ButterI think given … [Read more...]
Back To School Craft: Personalized Pencil And Art Supplies Cup
As we prepare for back to school, I like to try to do a few activities with my kid to help get her excited about the new school year around the corner. She is still little and her list of back to school items is short so far. So far the teachers are just warming me up, soon my shopping list will be three pages long and I too will be looking for the brand of pencils the teacher … [Read more...]
5 Ways to Save on Back-to-School Uniforms
School uniforms are a double edged sword when it comes to school clothing. They are great because it is a no brainer during the morning chaos. You don’t have to deal with your child wanting the latest fashions (as much anyways) because everyone in school is wearing the same thing. However, they can be costly. Here are a few ways to save money on your back to school … [Read more...]
Are You Packing These Hidden Dangers in Your Child’s Lunchbox?
If you have kids, you have brought them to grocery store at one time or another (and if you haven’t, well, lucky you and we will never be friends). You are trying to purchase things you know they will eat, so at least they eat. But are you aware of the hidden dangers you are packing for your child while they are at school? Let me enlighten you. Related: Back To School … [Read more...]
Provost Academy: Taking the Virtual out of Online Schools! + $100 Barnes & Noble Gift Card Giveaway
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Provost Academy. All opinions are 100% mine.One of the most important aspects of your child's education includes the ability to learn from other students. While we tend to stress academics when talking about what makes a good school, social interactions are just as important, especially when you reach the middle school … [Read more...]
Find Great Clothes for Less at MoxieJean + Giveaway! #MoxieBTS
This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Moxie Jean. The opinions and text are all mine. Ready for some great back to school shopping deals on the clothes your kids will actually WANT to wear? You're going to love MoxieJean! You'll find all the best styles for a fraction of the price! MoxieJean is an upscale resale shop that has designers like Ralph Lauren, … [Read more...]
Take a Load off with These ABCs of Laundering from OxiClean!
This post is brought to you by OxiClean. All opinions are our own.Back to school season is just around the corner (or here, for some!). That means it's time to start washing all those school clothes! I just bought my son an entire wardrobe that needs to be laundered. I'm so not looking forward to that! Then, when school starts, I'll be dealing with all the dirt and grime … [Read more...]
Everything You Need for a Perfect Back to School Season
You may have noticed that we've been working hard to get you ready for back to school season! Over the past month we shared everything from the cutest school fashions to tips for moms going back to school. We just love making your life easier, which is why we're happy to present your complete guide to back to school! Check out all our posts in one convenient spot, plus see if … [Read more...]
Super Cool Back to School Study Room Decor
Tips For Stay At Home Moms Going Back To School
Stay at home moms going back to school face their own unique challenges! Many of us moms have chosen to stay at home with our kids as they grow, but that doesn't stop us from wanting to have a career and education. We have come up with some Tips For Stay At Home Moms Going Back To School that will help in this trend that is on the upswing with more and more women using their … [Read more...]
5 Types of Grants For Moms Going Back To School
With literally thousands of Grants For Moms Going Back To School available, the financial aspect of going back to school doesn't have to be so difficult.While the terms scholarship and grant are often used about funds for education, they are slightly different and should be approached differently.A grant is available not just for education but also for … [Read more...]
Scholarships For Moms Going Back To School
There are tons of great Scholarships For Moms Going Back To School. It may take some time and thorough reading to find what is available in your area and at your school but don't fear there are always options available for everyone. We've compiled a few tips on how to locate the best scholarships for moms going back to school this year.SCHOLARSHIPS FOR MOMS GOING BACK TO … [Read more...]
Make Back to School Easier for All Ages with These Tips!
This post is brought to you by Church & Dwight. All opinions are mine.It feels like summer just started, yet here we are thinking about back to school tips already! Where does the time go? It seems like just yesterday we were celebrating the last day of school! Now, I have less than a month to buy clothes, supplies and readjust our summer sleeping schedule to a school … [Read more...]
Tips For Single Moms Going Back To School
If you're looking for tips for single moms going back to school, read on! As we fast approach the back to school season we have to look not only at our kids prep, but also our own prep for the season. This year many people will begin a new journey in education and included in that group will be many of our fellow single moms. Having been a single mom for many years and … [Read more...]
Don’t Stress Over Back to School! Get Organized with these Tips!
These Back To School Organization Tips are sure to help ease your stress level as you go into another school year in just a few short weeks. Whether it is your kids first year in school or their last as you see the first day of school approaching it brings a bit of panic to mind as you try to accomplish everything on your lists. Utilizing cooperation from the entire family, … [Read more...]
Keep Kids Healthy & Safe with Our Back to School Health Tips!
There are plenty of reasons why back to school health tips should be front of mind when the new school season starts. Kids are actually exposed to so many people during an average school day that a lack of attention to this is a virtual guarantee that they will become sick at some point. With the odds already against us as parents to keep the germs out of our home, the best we … [Read more...]
Prevent Tragic Accidents with These Back to School Safety Tips for Drivers
Safety tips for drivers are just as important as other back to school safety tips. During the back to school season, there are many hidden dangers that affect us all. These are things we may not think about, but should for the safety of our kids. Drivers, in particular, face a few extra considerations where safety is concerned. Here are some safety tips for drivers to consider … [Read more...]
Back To School Lunchbox Safety Tips + Adorable Lunchbox Notes Printable!
Lunch box food has come a long way since I was a child, but these Back To School Lunchbox Safety Tips have remained the same. Nothing brings back memories of grade school quite like the smell of peanut butter and jelly sandwiches! Whether your child is carrying their lunch every day or only on an occasion, following these back to school lunch box safety tips is a sure way to … [Read more...]
Back To School Backpack Safety Tips
Looking for back to school backpack safety tips Read on! Every school year the struggle to teach your children about responsibility and safety crops up. Whether they are being dropped off each day by you, or riding the school bus with their friends there are certain precautions everyone should take to help stay safe. This year we are giving you some easy Back To School Backpack … [Read more...]
5 Incredibly Important Back to School Safety Tips
Back to school safety tips are something that every parent needs as we get closer to the return to school. Every time we send our kids back to school, it feels as though there are new potential dangers to worry about. The days of innocence are over it seems and back to school can be dangerous if you are not careful to prepare your kids. Sometimes that danger is physical and … [Read more...]
Don’t Let Bullying Anxiety Ruin Your Child’s Back to School Excitement!
11 Fantastic School Supply Ideas That Should Be In Every Kid’s Backpack
It's time to get your kid excited for the year with adorable back to school supplies. For some children, new and cute back to school supplies are more important than back to school clothes. These children want the cutest, coolest, most unique supplies they can get their hands on. I think I found them. Actually, I'm pretty sure I have. The supplies below contain colored pencils … [Read more...]
Save a Fortune on School Books by Selling Back Your Old Textbooks!
Want to learn about how you can sell back school books to save money? Read on! Every year when back to school season rolls around, thinking about spending money on books can be pretty stressful, especially for frugal folks. Books tend to be extremely expensive, and it’s pretty common knowledge that you won’t get even a fraction back of what you paid for them new. Luckily, there … [Read more...]
Must Have Back to School Labels: Your Hands Will Thank YOU.
Any mom that has spent several hours writing her child's name on all of their school supplies (including pencils, crayons, and markers) understands how amazing Mabel's Labels is for Back to School labels. If this is your child's first year of school and you haven't had the privilege of doing this yet, do yourself a favor and get the labels. You hands and child will thank … [Read more...]
9 Smart Back To School Lunch Box Ideas That Are Eco-Friendly
A new back to school lunch box is always a must on our school supply list. Next to the backpack, the back to school lunch box is one of my kid's favorite items to pick out. If you are looking for a safer product for your family, you need to check out ECOlunchboxes. Their founder, Sandra Ann Harris, was an investigative journalist to who found herself asking "Is there a "safe" … [Read more...]
Where To Find Free Back To School Supplies
if you find yourself scrambling to find school supplies, but lack the funds to buy them, know that there are resources to find free back to school supplies. They aren’t always easy to find, and of course, this highly depends on location, but there are a few easy ways to find places that offer free back to school supplies, and luckily, most of them are operated by truly great … [Read more...]
The Cutest & Most Durable Backpacks for Your Little Boy!
Character back to school backpacks are available everywhere this time of year, but do you know what you are getting? When you see these bags in the store, are you impressed with the quality? If you're like me, you are far from impressed with the quality. Will you purchase them anyway? I did. My oldest son went through more than four backpacks his first year of elementary … [Read more...]
Make a Healthy Back to School Snacks Grab & Go Box! #DollarGeneral
This post brought to you by Dollar General. All opinions are 100% mine.I can't believe it's already time to start thinking about back to school snacks! It seems like just yesterday we were all doing the happy dance because school was out for summer. I just looked at the calendar, though, and it's coming up in a little over a month. That time goes super fast!My son … [Read more...]
Perk Up Your Back To School Mornings With Nespresso
Are you ready to perk up your back to school mornings with Nespresso? With all of this talk of Back to School, we forget that we [parents] need a few things to keep us running too. For example, we need clothing that fits and shoes that help us make it through the day. Sometimes, there are even days when the shoes don't matter as much as the cup of whatever we keep in hand just … [Read more...]
The Cutest Disney Backpacks for Girls!
The Definitive Back to school Clothing Checklist +FREE Printable
Need a bit of help deciding on back to school clothing essentials? Back to school shopping season always seems to bring out the clothing obsession in our children. With budgets in place and school dress codes to consider, it can often be overwhelming trying to decide what to buy for your kids each year. Plus we have created a fun and easy free printable for your convenience. … [Read more...]
4 Simple Back To School Shopping Tips To Save Money
Can you believe it's already time to start thinking about back to school shopping tips? Back to school shopping season is right around the corner, and it will be here before you know it! There are so many things to think about for back to school shopping, and most importantly, most people are wondering how to stick to a budget. If you find yourself wanting to adhere to a … [Read more...]
Shoes Are Not Only A Girl Thing! Find the Coolest Back to School Shoes for Boys
Have you started shopping for back to school shoes for boys yet? I know, school is out and it is already time to think about next year! Bargain shoppers know, it takes all summer long to find the best deals on your child's favorite brands. Searching and shopping weekly is the only way to get it accomplished before the first day of school. The most important purchase for your … [Read more...]
Girls & Their Shoes: Top 10 Picks By a 12 year-old
Have you started shopping for back to school shoes for girls yet? Girls and their shoes (shakes head). The following list was created by a twelve year-old girl who's biggest struggle is not "What shoe to buy?" but "How can I talk my mom into three of these, because one isn't going to cut it?" Did I mention what her next hurdle is? Color! Many of the shoes on this list are … [Read more...]
Boost Your Boy’s Self-Esteem With These Cute Back to School Clothes
What I love the most about Back to School Shopping is boys clothes! It is so much easier to pick out clothing for boys. With the classic trends returning, I love it even more! Button-up shirts, cardigans, straight leg pants, and polos - nothing looks better than a nicely dressed young man on the first day of school. It provides him with a boost of self-esteem and gives his new … [Read more...]
Avoid: ‘My Outfit Is Ugly’ With These Back to School Clothes for Girls
Shopping for back to school clothes for girls can be both fun and daunting, depending on your daughter's clothing personality! When my oldest daughter attended school outside of the home she was overly particular about her clothing. There were mornings we would be late to school because she had spent an hour screaming over having "nothing to wear" and "her outfit was ugly." I … [Read more...]
5 Of The Best Ways to Reuse Old Crayons For Back To School
While getting supplies ready for my child this new school year I discovered we had hundreds of pieces of broken crayons, and I knew there had to be a way to reuse old crayons. My child wanted a fresh box while we were organizing for back to school, but we didn't want these old bits and pieces to go to waste either. So, we decided to find some ways to breathe some new life into … [Read more...]
Send Kids Back to School in Style with Sears #SearsMomBTS
Back to school is always a challenging time of the year for the family. It is hard to adjust from a relaxing summer with little routine to a regular schedule with lunch boxes to prepare, supplies to label and a structured schedule! But the fun part of back to school is: shopping.I am a shopaholic: for me, for my kids, my husband. I can’t get enough of shopping! But I am a … [Read more...]
5 Upcycled Lunch Box Ideas
Don't spend a fortune on lunch box ideas! When it comes to packing your child's lunch, you have a few options. Sure you can head to the store and spend as much as $20 on a lunch box for your child. Or, you can buy brown bags and fill the landfill with more waste that it certainly doesn't need. But better yet, why not find ways to use items you already have around the home to … [Read more...]
7 Smart Ways to Reuse Grocery Bags For School
Chances are good you still take home groceries in plastic or paper bags but did you know they can be handy for back to school? If you are like our family, we have a whole stash of these bags that we save, as there always seems like a million ways you can reuse them. I try to bring reusable bags, but I still end up with a stack of various paper and plastic bags. When heading … [Read more...]
How To Make A DIY Decorative Notebook
Save money on back to school items with this clever DIY decorative notebook repurposing project! Notebooks are needed during the school year for all sorts of reasons. Your child may need one to journal, to take notes in, to sketch ideas in, and so much more. Did you know that fancy, decorative notebooks and journals can cost as much as five dollars or more new? Why spend big … [Read more...]
Back To School Outfits: Where to Find Stylish Second Hand Clothes
Back to school outfits come right hand and hand with the beginning of the school year. Chances are your child no longer fits into her clothes from last fall, so finding new clothing items can be essential. If you have priced new clothing at your local mall lately, you will have seen that jeans and shirts for children can cost as much as $40 a piece. When you have several … [Read more...]
OCM Helps Your College Student Adjust to Dorm Life
Adjusting to life as a college student can be quite a challenge, especially for kids who are moving away from home for the first time. There are just so many new changes to take in! From learning to live with a stranger to setting up a dorm room so it’s comfortable; from fending for yourself for meals to washing your own laundry, college can definitely be overwhelming … [Read more...]
5 Ways To Conquer Back To School Nerves
Is it the first day back to school for your child? It is not just the kindergarten children attending the school for the first time, even those who have been to school feel nervous when they have to be back to school. Here are 5 interesting tips for moms to make their little ones feel enthusiastic about their first day of school.Back to School Tips to Ease … [Read more...]
Back to School Tips: Best Ways To Save Money On School Supplies
Who does not want to save money on school supplies? Purchasing all the school supplies is definitely expensive and is even tougher if you have more than one kid. Here are few tips to save money on school supplies. Hopefully, they will reduce your stress levels a bit and leave more money in your pocket.Tips to Save Money on School Supplies This post contains affiliate … [Read more...]
Sharpie® Brush Tip Permanent Markers Review
Sharpie is very popular at home: My son uses it for its back to school projects and my daughter likes using it for her artwork! On time for back to school, Sharpie released the Sharpie® Brush Tip Permanent Markers! My kids were excited to try them!About Sharpie Brush Tip Permanent Markers It creates fine lines, bold strokes and shading It controls the width of … [Read more...]
Back to School Study Hints
Going back to school means back to studying. We all want our children to succeed at school. You know your child and how they learn best, but every child will benefit from so study help. One of the first things you should do is set up a area for homework. This area will have extra supplies that you picked up when back to school shopping. It should be a quiet area that has a … [Read more...]
How to Save on Back to School Shopping
How to save on back to school shopping? A million dollar question? You just need some creativity and planning and you will save money on your back to school shopping. Yes, some back to school supplies can wrack up a hefty bill. If you are a thrifty parent looking for some tips to help you save money this season, consider some of these tips.Back to school Shopping … [Read more...]
11 Of The Best Back To School Budgeting Tips
The start of the school year is just around the corner, which means that parents will need to start back to school budgeting for supplies, lunches, and gear. While back-to-school shopping can be pricey, there are multiple ways you can slash costs. Below are a few ideas to help keep your family's back-to-school budgeting under control and organized. 11 Of The Best Back To … [Read more...]
How To Be Prepared For Back To School
Are you prepared for back to school? Are you ready? I'm not ready yet either, but I'm starting to get my plans together. Around this time of year, many savvy Moms and Dads start preparing for the first day of school. There are supplies to be bought, meals to be planned, and schedules to work out. Despite the extra planning, this can be a time of celebration for everyone, … [Read more...]