We're approaching the end of the first month of school, but every time I turn around we're starting a new program or filling out a new form, so I can't say we've completely found our groove yet. While the newness of our routine is still with me, I thought I'd share my own personal top ten must-haves … [Read more...]
“What’s For Dinner?”
So, your kids' backpacks are organized, their agendas are signed, all forms have been filled out and tomorrow's lunch is in the fridge. Now: what are you going to have for dinner?That's right...just when you think you've got it all under control, a chorus of voices echoes out: "we're hungry! … [Read more...]
Back to School=Back to Routine
I will freely admit it: I am, by nature, disorganized.Now that's not all bad, actually. In fact, there are many great things about being disorganized. I am creative, spontaneous and super easy-going. Highly organized people are, decidedly, NOT. So while I find summer a haze of breezy, … [Read more...]
Back to School Shopping: Three Things You May Not Have Thought Of, But Should
Ahh, back to school time. Who doesn't love it? The excitement of a new year, a fresh start, and seeing all your friends again. Even now as an adult I still feel this near-irresistible draw to tartan and loafers in the fall...But as a mom, back to school time means a lot more. First of all, there's … [Read more...]
Back to School: Preplan for Success!
You know what I think of when I think of the first day of school? It's the optimistic odour of freshly sharpened pencils. Sharpened pencils standing at attention in recycled jars, along with chairs tucked under child-sized desks, and a chalkboard that says, "Welcome" in perfect … [Read more...]