This post is sponsored by Sivan Social. All comments and opinions are my own. As it gets closer to the start of a new school year, my daughter looks forward to going shopping to select clothes to wear throughout the year. Before we even head out for the day, she makes sure to let me know that she would like to go to Justice, the perfect clothing store for tween girls with serious style! I don’t have a problem allowing her to choose where to go for her clothes because I want her to find shirts, pants, dresses, and other items that keep her comfortable and make her feel confident. Justice does just that! Five Must-Have Clothes and Accessories From Justice For Back To School If you want your child to feel confident, comfortable, and stylish, a trip to Justice is in … [Read more...]
Time Saving Back to School Morning Tips
Morning time can be the most stressful time of the day when heading back to school. Everyone is tired, everyone is crabby, and you are typically in a hurry to get everyone out of the house on time. This year, don’t let the mornings defeat you. Instead, give these simple time-saving back-to-school morning tips a try! You will see that morning can be much smoother, simpler, and efficient when you give these few tips a try. Take a look! Time-Saving Back to School Morning Tips: 1. Give yourself a cushion. Always factor in about 20 extra minutes each morning in case you hit a bump. If you need to be out of the house by 7:30, and typically wake up at 6:30, try waking at 6:10 instead. This cushion will come in handy should you run across any glitches that may hold you up. 2. Make a visual … [Read more...]
Back to School Safety Tips for Kids
While you are reviewing all of the back to school rules with your child this fall, why not use this time to also talk about back-to-school safety? Reviewing what your child needs to know about staying safe this school year is just as important as the rules about not running in the halls and using inside voices! If you are unsure where to begin, take a look below at some helpful tips for teaching back-to-school safety tips to your kids. It really is quite easy, and there has never been a better time to review these safety tips than now. Back to School Safety Tips for Kids Talk about stranger danger. With all of the children coming and going from the school grounds, it can be an invitation for those who would want to harm your child to make a move. Talk to your child about what to do … [Read more...]
How We Prepare for Back to School with Dollar General
This post is sponsored by Dollar General but all opinions are mine as a mom of 5 sending kids back to school! Back to school is right around the corner, whether we choose to believe it or not. The summer has flown by and it’s time to start thinking about going back to school. Kids always seem to need a lot for back to school, so there is no better time to prepare for this transition. Here are some tips to help prepare for back to school. How We Prepare for Back to School with Dollar General #1. Start shopping early You don’t have to wait for those back to school commercials to start shopping for back to school. My best advice for preparing for back to school is to start shopping early. Start shopping as soon as school … [Read more...]
Best Writing Workbooks for Homeschooling
One of the best parts about homeschooling is picking out the curriculum. Isn’t it? You are in charge of what your kid is learning and there are so many writing workbooks for homeschooling. If you want your kid to learn as much as they can about writing, then it only makes sense to find the best writing workbook for your child! Best Writing Workbooks for Homeschooling Every child in their homeschool journey is different. My oldest took to handwriting and drawing and has better handwriting then I do. My two under him not so much. Then add in they each respond better to a different form of practice. We make sure to add in as many sneaky fine motor skills play as possible and just keep practicing. You can find many free printable worksheets on Pinterest but these workbooks below have … [Read more...]
How to Homeschool Multiple Ages
One of the biggest questions I get is how to homeschool multiple ages at home. It can be tricky and overwhelming especially to new homeschool parents. Even us veteran homeschool parents have a problem with it! I have shared my views over the years as a mom of 5 we currently have 3 in school 1 in preschool and a baby. It can be a challenge! So today I bring you a new point of view. How to Homeschool Multiple Ages This is a guest post by Susan Wallace. She is a successful blogger. She writes for different online resources for many years. Her articles are sought-after because she covers really important topics in different spheres of our life. Education can tell a lot about a person. It shapes us because we learn the knowledge and experiences of the previous generations. The way we … [Read more...]
Free School Supplies for Military Families
Are you a military family trying to get a little help for back to school or even free school supplies? I know it can be financially difficult to try and get ready for back to school when your budget is tight. For military families everywhere, here are a few back to school help resources for you. Free School Supplies for Military Families Check out Operation Homefront Our Heroes serve overseas daily, a small thing we can do is ensure their family is taken care of back home. Operation Homefront offers the "The Back to School Brigade". Different parts of the country take part in this operation, supplying military families with free school supplies. Look for a local division near you! Related: Free Military Welcome Home Banners And Signs Blue Star Families Getting some … [Read more...]
How to Make the Back to School Transition Easier + $1.99 Rotisserie Chicken
This post is sponsored by Boston Market. School is here for many of us. We’re all floundering around trying to make back to school easier for everyone. The truth is that the transition is never easy on anyone, but there are some things you can do. Prepare your kids It’s okay to let your kids know what is going on. Let them know the schedule and how things are going to go. My kids always do much better when I prepare them and let them know what’s happening. Some kids don’t do well with this, but for the majority, it works. Kids can digest things better when they are better prepared. Go easy on your kids During the first week, your kids may forget their homework or they may complain a little bit. Show them a little grace and they will get into their new schedule in no … [Read more...]
Back to School Supply List via Kmart
This post is brought to you by CJ Affiliate’s VIP Content Service. Thank you Kmart for sponsoring this post. While this was a sponsored opportunity from Kmart, all content and opinions expressed here are my own. Raise your hand if you still have back to school shopping to do. I am guilty of waiting till the last minute to do school shopping too. The good news is that Kmart has a packed store full of awesome school supplies we could all use more of. Now, here is an awesome back to school supply list you don’t want to miss out on. Back to school supplies Every parent has a list of back to school supplies they need. The trick is to find back to school supplies at the best price possible. Kmart is the perfect place to shop for all the back to school supplies you need. Why shop at … [Read more...]
Fun Tips to Get Your Kids Excited for Back to School
Heading back to school will be here before you know it. Whether you homeschool, public school, or private school, it’s exciting to get our kids fired up about back to school. School is such a big part of our kids’ lives that it only makes sense to get them as excited as possible. Get your kids excited about back to school with these tips. Fun Tips to Get Your Kids Excited for Back to School Talk to them about school You have the power to get your kids super fired up about school. Your first step is to give them a pep talk. Let them know how exciting it is that school is right around the corner. As you get excited, you’ll watch them get even more excited. It is like a chain reaction. Let them help you prepare When back to school season approaches, I let my kids get involved. … [Read more...]