5 Back to School Life Hacks to Help You Get It Together!
The story seems the same every year. Summer starts with a splash and then before we know it, it’s time for back to school shopping. While we long for those ten laid back weeks of summer vacation, the truth is a fresh start and return to routine isn’t such a bad thing either. Help your …
Farmhouse Décor Ideas for the Classroom
It’s hard to believe that August is here and summer break is winding down! While my students are spending their last days soaking up sunshine beside the pool, at the beach, or enjoying a lazy day at the park, I’ve been busy readying my classroom for the exciting school year ahead. Like most teachers, I …
Front Door Makeover
I have a small obsession with doing makeovers for my front door. Having a seasonal look with fun pops of color is a challenge I love to take on. I love wreaths, I have a closet full of them. As summer was ramping up I knew I wanted to do something bright and cheery. Also …
5 Ways to Make Your Afternoon Routine Work for You When School is Back in Session
In some parts of the country, school is back in session. And for me, the hardest part of the day is from 4pm-8pm when I am managing homework, hungry bellies, the need to PLAY, practice instruments, after school activities and, what feels like so much more. Those after school hours can be plain chaotic and …
Healthy Lunchbox Ideas for Back-to-School
School lunches are improving across the country, with healthier choices and more variety. However, many kiddos, like mine, still insist on packed lunches from home that bring a sense of familiarity and comfort when they’re away for a busy school day. Today, I’m going to be sharing our go-to school lunch routine which is super …
Stylish Rug Picks for Back to School
Make back-to-school decorating a breeze with these colorful and kid-friendly rugs from the Prismatic collection. Roll ’em out in the classroom or in your at-home study spaces! Don’t miss our top back-to-school area rug picks on sale at Overstock: Shop: Mohawk Home Prismatic Dinosaurs Area Rug at Overstock Shop: Mohawk Home Prismatic Alphabet Zoo Area Rug …
How to Design the Perfect Kid-Friendly Mudroom
With the start of school just around the corner, the weather will soon turn crisp—and us moms will be tripping over book bags, coats, mittens and stray art projects. This year, I decided to turn an empty alcove at our back door into the perfect mudroom so that my family could enjoy some much-needed organization. …
Back-to-School-Inspired Room Makeovers
It’s time for the kids to go back to school! Whether your child is in elementary school or about to finish high school, a quiet place to spread out and do homework is essential. Even if you don’t have a home office, you can create a dedicated homework space in other rooms. Here are some …
Grab ‘N Go (Back-to-School) Breakfasts
I aspire to be one of those super put-together moms–one that rises early to make delicious gourmet breakfasts, serving my child at the kitchen table stylishly graced with fresh flowers, as we celebrate the rising of the sun and the beginning of our days together. But, the truth is…that is simply not our mornings! I am …
Cute Ways to Personalize Kids’ Stuff
It’s back-to-school time, which means writing my kids’ names on everything they own! Sure, I could just grab a permanent marker and get it done, but I’d rather do something more. Here are some cute ways to personalize kids’ stuff – and all are easy and totally customizable! How cute is this pen and pencil …