It's that wonderful time of the year again....moms start getting excited to have some "me" time again, kids start whining about getting up early... Moms are running around like crazy people trying to get the kids ready for back-to-school - school supplies, new back pack and lunch box, school lunch ideas, new clothes, new shoes, new hair cuts, dentist appointments, doctors appointments.....
*sigh*
It's exhausting. I know... Marley begins her final year of elementary school this year. My heart strings are feeling the heavy tug. I pinch myself repeatedly because I can't believe I have a 5th-grader!!!
I want to help you start the school year off right with a few ideas from One Tough Mother. Here's a round-up of some ideas to help you out - enjoy!
Back to School Countdown
5 Days and 5 Ways to Kick Off A Great School Year!
5 Days and 5 Ways to Kick Off A Great School Year!
{The link will take you to the first post in the series - links to the rest of the posts in that series are included there.}
Back to School FREE Printables
Some great links to FREE Printables from all over the web
DIY Pencil Toppers
Let the kids get crafty for back to school!
Make morning "rush hour" even easier with a lunch station packed full of necessities!
An easy {and stylish!} way to keep homework due dates, tests, and more organized.
Inspired yet? I hope so!
Do you have any great tips to maintain your sanity during this busy time of year? Please feel free to share in the comments section below. All of us parents can use some help! :)
There is nothing better than back-to-school. And I don't even have kids. But I secretly wish I did just so I could go school supply shopping with them. :)
ReplyDeleteTrapper keeper (remember those?) and a new lunchbox...maybe of the Shirt Tales variety. :)
Yes Jenny I TOTALLY remember Trapper Keepers - wish they still made them b/c Marley could really use one. And of course, the Shirt Tales lunchbox! Thank God for that lunchbox since it helped me meet my bestest friend! :) Miss you girl!
DeleteI hate to think about what we would have missed out on had we not both chosen that lunch box! :) Love and miss you too!
DeleteWOW!!! SO many great ideas!! Love the pantry lunch station!! I really need that!!! :)
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for sharing this at The DIY Dreamer.. From Dream To Reality!