With graduation season in full force, I have been putting together some fun and useful gifts while trying not to break the bank. I recently shared some great cheap graduation gifts on a budget and today I am sharing some high school graduation gift basket ideas. I’ve also got some free printable graduation gift tags. If you have a high school student graduating this year, you probably know quite a… Continue Reading
Tips to Save Money At School
Today I am sharing a few tips to save money at school. From elementary school to college, we’ve got tips for you. It is the time of year when we are gearing up for a new school year. I know that school has already started in some areas and our district started this week. Having raised kids through school and also having worked in a school for years,… Continue Reading
DIY Spray Paint Projects
Fun and decorative DIY Spray paint projects for home and school! Did you have a wonderful weekend? We took in a day at the beach and a BBQ with friends to savor the long days of summer! Why is it that the weekends go by so fast? Monday arrived far too early! We have been getting ready for school to start at work, so it is a busy time of year. It is also… Continue Reading
Organizing for Back To School
This post is sponsored written by me on behalf of ScholarShare. As a ScholarShare ambassador, today I am sharing some time-tested tips for organizing for back to school. It is a busy time of year, but with a little planning and organization, it can go very smoothly. After all, it should be an exciting time for kids as it is the start of something new. These tips will help you prepare for school year… Continue Reading
Back To School – College Edition
This is such a great month for transitions. One season closes and another begins. And if you have kids in college, it is a time for new beginnings and experiences. If they are anything like my kids, they are more eager to go back than we are for them to leave. We really want them to have the best experience, but we also know that we are going to miss them… Continue Reading
How to Reduce Stress During the Morning Rush
If you want to reduce stress during the morning school routine, I have some tips for you. I have worked in an elementary school for several years and raised my own two kids, and thought I’d share some tips that have helped us reduce the occurrence of hectic mornings during the school year. Tips to Streamline the Morning Routine Ask your kids to gather the items they will need for school the… Continue Reading
Shopping for Backpacks #Spon
This post is brought to you by one of my favorite stores, Staples. My tips, stories and opinions are always my own. My kids have gone through many backpacks throughout their school years. Some packs fared better than others. When they were younger, pack durability was not as big of an issue, but as they got older and carried more books, there were more things to consider. Since many are heading… Continue Reading
Restyled Clipboard
Today I want to share with you a fun and easy back to school project. I am just loving all the cute desk items, but I want to show you how I decorated some office products for only a fraction of what these would cost in an office supply store. Going back to school is more fun with decorative school supplies, don’t you agree? First I found this really nice,… Continue Reading
My New Role with Cottonelle #Letstalkbums
As much as I love summer, there is something about getting back into the routine of the school year that just feels so right. It is the start of a new year, new challenges and new opportunities. That being said, this fall I have a new role. I was lucky enough to be chosen as a Brand Ambassador for Cottonelle! I am so excited to share with you some things… Continue Reading
Back to School Week Kick Off #Backtoschoolweek
Hope you all are having a great weekend! Hard to believe it is half-way through August already! If you are like me, you are not quite ready for summer to end just yet. Ready or not, school is coming (or may have even started for your family already)! I love starting each school year armed with enthusiasm and inspiration for a new and exciting chapter! I am so excited to… Continue Reading
Planning Made Easy with Day-Timer®
Can you believe school will be starting again soon? While I love the summer, it is also kind of exciting to start a new school year. I really love organizing for the new school year. When I was a student, I loved gathering my supplies – pens, notebooks, papers all ready for note taking and learning. As a mom, I also love to prepare for a new school year and… Continue Reading
Starting the School Year Organized
So for some people the school year has begun. I hope that you and your family had a wonderful summer. Sometimes it is nice to get the kids back into a school routine and we are reminded how quickly each school year goes by. In my most previous job, I was an office manager for an elementary school for several years and worked with many, many parents. I believe that… Continue Reading
Dorm Room Checklist
If your child is going away to college this year, you probably have been shopping all summer in preparation. I have done that a few times and wanted to share what we have on our necessary dorm checklist: Bedding Sheets (usually extra long) comforter pillow mattress pad blanket Personal Items shower caddy towels (bath and beach) toiletries medications (incl OTC cold, fever medicine) first aid kit collapsible laundry bag clothing… Continue Reading
Shopping for School Supplies
This weekend I was noticing that all the Back To School sales are in progress. Another reminder of how quickly the summer goes by! I have some tips on maximizing value while shopping for school supplies. Even though my kids now buy their own school supplies, I like to shop several things at these sales for organization at home: Binders – I love these, they are great for storing and… Continue Reading
