I know people get hung up on the new year, but when you have kids, nothing says fresh start quite like the start of the school year. We are all craving an organized school year. Back to school season is a season of purging, organizing and getting systems in place that will create the zen you've been searching for. Ok, so four kids and zen probably wont co-exist, but there are definitely ways to cut down on the chaos. There is so much power in good organization and solid routines. Do these ...
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Make Cheap School Supplies Fun & Durable
This post brought to you by The Duck Brand. The content and opinions expressed below are that of Balancing Home. It is officially back to school season. Notice the supply displays in all the stores? Some of my friends from other parts of the country are already back at school! We don't start until September 1! We all like pretty things, but sometimes the 15 cent folders just make more sense. Amiright? If you want to stock up on the more bland and cheaper school supplies, I have a super fun ...
Back To School Bookmarks Printable
Quinn was just telling me he needed a bookmark and I thought that would make the perfect addition to our back to school collection. If you are looking for bunting or first day of school signs, you will need to check that out. The bookmarks print four to a page and are a mix of the letter print and the black and white stripe/apple print. They are perfect for at home, to send with the kiddos for school, to use in the classroom as a teacher or a fun little welcome back token. We ...
This Mom’s Back To School’s Musings
This week Quinn started preschool. It is only two days a week for 2.5 hours. Even though his time away isn't long, it is monumental. It is the start of his school career and his experiences without me. The start of him meeting people I don't know. It is hard to wrap my head around the fact that I am a parent of a child in school. I feel like just yesterday we were bringing him home from the hospital. It is quite remarkable how quickly time flies when you are a parent. Quinn is a very ...
Five Ways to Make Back To School Fun & Memorable
Quinn will be starting preschool this fall. It is absolutely impossible for me to comprehend where the time has gone. He will only be going two days a week. With me being a stay-at-home-mom and him having a little sister at home I want him to connect with, this seemed like the best choice for our family. Even though it is only two days, make no mistake, it is crucial. As a teacher, I know how important attitude, both of the child and the parent, is to a child's learning and self-esteem. I ...
