Back to School

A few tips to help get organized and ready for a great school year!

Swap out and re-organize closets.
Replace summer clothes with school clothes and use storage bins and label holders to get clothing and accessories in order for an easy morning routine.

Designate a homework/study space.
Select a space for homework and studying. Organize necessary school supplies in storage bins or baskets. Be sure to label every bin and basket. Also, color code them for each child.

Get your weekly lunch and dinner meal plans started.
With after-school activities and helping with homework, you will certainly be short on time to cook dinner during the school week. Try to plan, shop, and prep for your meals over the weekend, it can help Monday through Friday meals feel less stressful. Also, consider using food storage containers for easy access to your proteins, starches, vegetables, and more.

Calendars and Chore Charts.
Use dry-erase calendars and charts (weekly is ideal) to keep track of family events, chores, school events and trips, school projects, after-school activities, play-dates, and other special events your kiddos have with friends like birthday parties.

Re-stock your first-aid kit.
Accidents are unavoidable. Be sure you re-stock your first-aid kit as soon as possible. Band-aids, antibiotic ointment, and alcohol wipes are essential. You can distract them from their boo-boos and ouchies with kid styled band-aids.

Set that alarm.
Avoid being late on the on the first day by getting into the habit of setting your alarm clock. Try using timers and set them at multiple minute intervals for your little ones that drag their feet.

Post key info where your family can see it.
Having key info digitally is great, but having this info posted IRL is essential. Be sure to post a listing of important phone numbers (ie: local police department, fire department, your job number, family member phone numbers, etc), addresses, directions for getting places, and other key info.

Have a great, less stressed school year.