All about school, parenting kids of the school age
‘The lazy carefree days of summer‘ is always a term that I struggled with. Sure, it’s chaos due to the lack of usual structure and routine. Yet it’s also not mundane, because like most families, we’re always on the go during this break from school. This past week we’ve had beloved company from Toronto, a…
Are you and your kids in a school lunch rut? Are they boycotting the same old? Here is a great collection of 30+ Non-Sandwich Lunch Ideas for Kids. This question stumps us all from time to time: What can I have for lunch besides sandwiches? Through the school year we always tend to over do…
Back to school shopping season is here and with it? The high costs of filling those school supply lists that every class sends home. Those items can really take a bite out of your budget if you aren’t careful. Luckily, it isn’t too difficult to learn how to save on back to school supplies, because…
This post is sponsored by Bayer. To make sure these products are right for you, always read and follow the label. We face it every year. Summer is coming to an end and school is just around the corner. It seems like we were just going through and recycling school papers and here we are,…
We’re mid-way through our summer break, which means the kids schedule looks something like this: Wake up, breakfast, ask for devices, ask for snack, whine they are bored, have lunch, ask for a snack, complain of boredom again, ask for a snack, beg for devices, request a snack, eat dinner, say they’re bored to death,…
With the back to school season officially here, I hope you’ve crossed all {if not most} items off of your to-do checklist. I know we’re exhausted from doing all the associated tasks, which include but aren’t limited to shopping for supplies, clothing footwear {and all the labelling that goes with it}. Yet before you close the book…
‘Looking forward to back to school?’ gets a different answer depending on who you ask – the kids or the parents. While they might have reservations, and I might be shouting YES from the rooftops, truth is, the are some drawbacks to this time of year {even for those doing the celebratory shouting}. Back…
I fully admit to sneaking healthier food choices into my family, without them knowing. In fact, years went by before anyone in my family discovered that I added spinach leaves into each and every salad, when their preference was the leaves with less nutritional value. Thing is, we have to get a little sneaky sometimes….
Each year before my girls head back to school we browse Justice for some new clothes, shoes and/or accessories. The store itself is very popular with the tween set, thanks to their wide array of tending styles. So it only goes without saying that we shopped there again this back-to-school season, and got some great…
When back to school shopping for the kids, I tend to focus on the necessities as well as the basics that make up a wardrobe. While ‘fillers’ can be added at any time {check those sales!}, it’s these basic necessities that are needed all the time – especially this time of year. Not only is…
For most, the new school year has began. Like a whirlwind. Somewhere in the weeks leading up to this big milestone; items were purchased, labelled, and sent. Our hope is that the 12 glue sticks is enough {?}, the clothes remain hole-free, and you don’t get any type of letter home from the school that…
I hate to say the words that mark the end of Summer, but we need to talk about it. Back to school. Yes, that was as painful to write as I imagined. I love everything about Summer holidays, those carefree days spent playing and relaxing in the sun. I term July and August, ‘the months…
All Summer we {somewhat} know what to expect for back to school. We make our lists and check it twice, we buy gear, and we’re off! Yet, back to school is never without some curve balls. Perhaps there’s items that you need now, that weren’t on the list. Or, this time of year brings about…
We remember last year all too well, right? By June May we were a lunch-making-hot-mess. I know I was! Well, it’s that time of year, parents – prepare yourself for 10 months of school lunch making! Right now we’ve got that drive since it’s just the beginning. We {hopefully} have built ourselves up over the summer to…
Today is Back to School! My oldest is now in Grade 5 and the twins just started Grade 1. Myself? I have my days free, a first in 10 years. Yes, there were a few teary moments and it was hectic to get 3 kids settled into 3 different classes in only a matter of…
Try these Homemade Granola Bars for Back to School. Easy, simple and versatile recipe that freezes well and can be made in batches and used later. Homemade Granola Bars Supplies have been purchased, labelled and ready to go. Clothing has been bought and washed. I even dug out the lunch bags from the back of…
Even though we still have a few weeks of summer holidays, back-to-school prep is in full swing! My head is bussing with to-buy and do-do lists. School supplies, school shoes, lunches, clothing … yet, it’s hard since my mind is still on those lazy days of summer too. Tips to Organize that Back to School…
Twas the night before the start of school, when all through the house, not a child was stirring … **reality check: they were but weren’t in bed. I kept hearing the thumps and giggles. What’s that book called again, about going the f to sleep? *sigh* There was only one thing left to do…