It’s almost back-to-school time. I totally remember those days–on one hand, the lazy days of zero schedule and Popsicle stained shirts are over. On the other, THE KIDS ARE GOING BACK TO SCHOOL!!! Before you start dreaming about days filled with zero exasperating “I’m bored” sighs, it’s prep time. Getting those critters school-ready means school supplies, Read More >>
How to Save Big on Back to School Clothing
Back to school time usually translates to money flying out the window. If you have multiple kids, back-to-school time can land you in the poor house. Unless you love rice and beans for dinner for the entire month of September, finding ways to save a couple of bucks on the whole process goes a long Read More >>
How Much Do You Spend On School Supplies?
For most, school is back in session. Supplies, shoes, backpacks and clothes have been purchased. First day jitters are subsiding…and the full impact of the cost of sending your wee ones back to school has set in. So, the BIG QUESTION is how much did YOU spend on school supplies this year? I found a Read More >>
Managing First Day of School Jitters
As a parent, the first day of school is exciting, right? I mean, if nothing else, it’s a chance to get back into a routine and put some structure back into the days {and for a couple of hours of quiet}. For kids, though, starting new can totally bring up anxiety and worries. As adults, Read More >>
Back to School: School Dress Codes
It’s back to school time, and most of you are probably out stocking up on some back to school clothes for your students. After reading an article on NPR a while back, I started wondering how much consideration you put into your school’s dress code when shopping for school clothes? The article gave an overview Read More >>