back to school ready

Its almost time ya'll! Summer has flown by as it usually does and we are about to swing into the school year full force. 

There is something about this year that has me wanting to super organized and prepared for all that is about to go down. We have 4 kids, 2 in school and 2 not in school and for whatever reason it is so hard for my oldest 2 to get it together on school mornings. So I plan to be much more organized this year because going from 0-100 at 6am before coffee even hits your lips just isn't gonna cut it. 

My husband works mornings with flying hot air balloons, so I usually have to venture these crazy mornings alone. Yes 1 vs. 4, doesn't seem fair does it? Well it isn't. Such is life. Luckily there are so many things you can do ahead of time to "lesson your load", so to speak. 

Before we start I am just gonna add this here, cause this might be the most important tip of all----->
ALWAYS PRE FILL THE COFFEE MAKER the night before school. Its just one less thing you have to do in the morning. I am a coffee before talkie kind of gal, if you know what I mean. 

GROCERY SHOPPING: 

This is a BIG ONE! I have created a few lists to help "lesson the load" but also give your kiddos some variety! If you always have everything on these lists in stock you can quickly create any breakfast or lunch in minutes & have happy bellies! Hope these help!

APPOINTMENTS: 

Get them made in the second or last month of summer. Don't wait until you have to take your kids out of school to get to them. Too much of a pain & they miss classroom time. {physicals, eyes, dentist, hair cuts}

CLOTHES: 

Also in the second to last month of summer but before you go gather those kids up and get them to help you clean out what they currently have. If your kids are like mine they probably grew out of almost everything they have. Luckily we have 4 BOYS so we move clothes to the kids room they now fit. Most of your shopping will probably be for your oldest after you have done the the clothes swap with all the kids.
-organize clothing drawers so everything is easy to find. Do this EVERY weekend. Kids are messy it will not stay organized.  

Stores: 
-you can do most of this online so you don't have to trek out into chaos but if you love to shop in stores, I would recommend Old Navy. Its my go to for everything usually. I shop for back to school there and family photos. If you look hard enough you can find killer deals and they have athletic and nicer clothes and something is always on sale. Sorry thats it, its the only store I use. 

DESIGNATED HOMEWORK AREA: 
-have them get excited about homework before they even get some. Allow them to organize their desk or homework area. You want a spot thats quiet, where they can focus but also a spot where you can keep an eye on them if they need help. 


First day of school:
-take the classic first day of school before the first day of school, they aren't going to grow 5 inches in a few days. Post on social media after you have dropped them off. Lesson your load ladies, lesson your load.

BEFORE & AFTER SCHOOL CHECKLISTS: 

Our kids don't want to be nagged just as much as we don't want to nag them. I have found that making a checklist for them makes them feel independent and also teaches responsibility. It also eliminates the stress of me having to constantly remind them. We have all been the broken record. Am I right?  

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​MEAL SWAP with other moms: ​

This is my first year doing this one. Each mom will make one different recipe. So, 5 total recipes between the 5 of us. We will plan a date (probably a sat/sun) to get together and swap meals. Each mom will go home with 5 different meals that are all different to store in their freezer. The is to do this at least 2 times a month so that we can begin to build a stock for the school year and winter. (I WILL MAKE A POST SPECIFICALLY ON THIS ONCE WE HAVE SWAPPED)

side note: we have football 4 nights a week this year after school and games on Saturdays. So meal times will be CHAOS, there is just no way around it. My plan is to make it controlled chaos lol, is that even a thing? ;)

​For some great freezer meal recipes, click here: 

Freezer Meals

​Really hope this helps! If you have any other tip you would like me to share please feel free to fill out a "say hey" form. 

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