It's crunch time and the kids are heading back to school in less than a month. Time to get them ready, feed them breakfast (don't forget about yourself--you have to eat too), load them in the car and get them all to school on time right before you drive yourself to work--also on time! Did I mention it's crunch time? Back-to-school time is a very busy time for mothers, fathers, and children as we all try to compensate for a leisurely summer that has passed by so quickly. With crunch time and … [Read more...]
Teens and Tweens Get Unshakable Hope: A Promise Book for Students
Isabella has moved up to Middle School this year. I was glad to be sent a new book of Bible promises especially for Tweens and Teens - Unshakable Hope Promise Book. This is perfect for Isabella and this new transition to the "big kids" part of school. Get to know the God who keeps His promises. Unshakable Hope Promise Book, by bestselling author Max Lucado, explores the promises God made to His people throughout the Bible and how they are relevant to your life today. Get ready to discover … [Read more...]
25 Items to Make Lunch Fun for the Kids this Year!
We're halfway through the school year. My ten year old is getting bored with her sack lunch. She is even tired of peanut butter and jelly sandwiches. Weird, right!? We've recently tried a few new items like bagels and cream cheese and frozen bean and cheese burritos. So I thought this would be a great time to share great items to make lunch fun for the kids this new year. 25 Items to Make Lunch Fun Japanese Traditional Rabbit Blossom Bento Box Set Kotobuki Girl Ninja Bento Set … [Read more...]
HI-CHEW “I CHEWS You, Friend!” Back to School Gift
So, you all know my love of candy, right? Well, it's no secret that I have an enormous sweet tooth. It's really a generational thing. I blame my mother. Ha! So when HI-CHEW sent me a box full of candy, I knew that if I didn't share it with others, I'd eat it all. Hopefully not in one sitting. As I thought about what we could do with all this candy, I realized school starts next week. Isabella can bring a small back to school gift to her friends. Of course, I've seen "I CHEWS You" Valentine … [Read more...]
Get Organic Bento Box Ideas for Their Lunch
It's hard to believe that it is back to school season already. Isabella started 3rd grade this week, and Nate will start Preschool the second week of September. Nate's preschool feeds them lunch, so I never have to worry about packing a lunch. But, Isabella? She needs a lunch at least 3 days per week. She's picky about her school hot lunch and honestly, it's cheaper to pack our own with the things she likes. This week, I've been using her bento box style lunch box to prep her lunch. It's … [Read more...]
How We are Getting Back Into Our School Routine
This post was sponsored by Nature Made® as part of an Influencer Activation for Influence Central. This is back to school week in the Long House. My daughter is very nervous and uncertain about a new classroom and teacher. My son? He doesn't care either way. He's not scared this year, thankfully. It will be his second year of preschool. His final year, in fact. He literally cannot wait until he is in Kindergarten, in the same private school as his sister. That will be the only year that … [Read more...]
Shop Online for Back to School Supplies (It’s So Easy!)
It's really back to school time! Isabella loves this time of year. She cannot wait to get new markers, colored pencils and a new backpack. I can't wait to have both kids back in school. It's hard to be a work at home mom when the kids are home all summer and we are traveling to and fro. We got our back to school shopping list for third grade and there really wasn't much on it that we didn't have. Besides the standard items you'd associate with third grade, we just need to shop for Lysol Wipes … [Read more...]
