Back-to-School Hub
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The Ultimate Back to School Resource
As much as I want to slow down time, back to school season is upon us! I have so many great resources for you this season. Whether you’re looking to jumpstart your organization and routines, find the best sustainable school supplies, or simplify and survive this busy season, you’ve come to the right place! Browse through the categories below and find exactly what you’re looking for this back to school season! Back to School: Life Organization The Best Organization and Routines for Back-to-SchoolHow to Create a Daily Uniform and Save your SanityThe Ultimate Guide to a Slightly Unhinged Grocery Shopping PlanHow to Meal Plan & Prep for an Unhinged Grocery…
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How to Find Balance: A Mom’s Plea to Reform Kids’ Activities
A Mom’s Plea to Reform Kids’ Activities I sat down to write this blog post about finding balance in the back-to-school season when activities are beginning and we’re struggling to find a groove. But then a recent conversation came to mind and I switched course. This needs to be addressed. A little background…I’m a dance teacher. My family owns a recreational studio in a busy suburb and unfortunately, our enrollment is way down this season. My staff and I started to discuss why and one of my instructors put it best, “Kids’ activities are all or nothing now. Recreational is not a thing.” Kids’ activities are all or nothing now.…
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How to be Eco-Friendly at School
School is the perfect place to put eco-friendly practices in place. Kids spend so much of their time in school! Here are 4 simple ways to be more eco-friendly at school. Although this blog is for adults, I’m going out on a limb here and telling you to let your kids read this one. Or read it to them or with them! It’s time to get the kids involved! Green transportation First, we have to get to school, right? Let’s start at the very beginning (? A very good place to start ?). No matter how you get to school, there are ways to make it more eco-friendly. Walk Walking…
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The Best Organization and Routines for Back-to-School
Organization and Routines for Back-to-School August is such a weird month. We’re hanging on to every last hope of summer, trying to fit in activities and day trips that we have been wanting to take since May. But at the same time, kids are getting their school supplies lists, and class schedules, and registering for fall activities. And it’s all sorts of mixed excitement. In the middle of it, parents are (maybe, hopefully?) trying to plan ahead for the transition back to school. Schedules change, daily needs change, and we’re left with an unknown period of “wait and see.” I think it’s best to do what we can now to…
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How to Find Sustainable and Eco-Friendly School Supplies
It’s back-to-school season! Do you remember what your favorite part of the back-to-school season was as a kid? I bet it was school supply shopping! As this season brings back all the feels, let’s learn how to find eco-friendly school supplies for our eco-kids. What to look for in sustainable school supplies When we’re looking for sustainable or eco-friendly school supplies, we want to take note of a few things. Is this product made from recycled materials? It is common to see notebooks, pens and pencils, erasers, etc that are made from recycled materials these days. That’s great! You’re on the right track. What happens when I’m done with this…
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How to Pack a Zero Waste School Lunch
The normal, non-fancy way… In scouring the depths of Pinterest for inspiration on school lunches, I’ve stumbled upon a theme. 99% of the posts about having a zero waste school lunch involve the containers or utensils used, but mention no direction on the actual food to pack! For the ones that mention food, it is always cut into fancy shapes and assembled prettily because it’s obviously meant for social media. And there are always at least 10 different food options to choose from. That is NOT reality! Foods targeted for school lunches are usually single serve bags, pouches, and cups. And I totally understand why: they’re SO EASY. I can grab…
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How to Get Out the Door on Time with Kids
School mornings used to give me anxiety. No matter how early my kids wake up (I’m talking butt crack of dawn early), I was always a big ball of stress when it came time to actually leave the house. Over time I developed a solid morning routine and I know these awesome tricks will help you get out the door on time with kids and have stress free school mornings! This post may contain affiliate links, which means I may receive a small commission, at no cost to you, if you make a purchase through a link. I only link to products I have personally used or researched. Do…
