list of back to school supplies to stock up on at home

supply drawer for back to school

As you buy and organize supplies for your your child’s new school year, take a moment to think if YOU are prepared for Back-To-School as well (I am talking about being materially ready, not emotionally ready…we’ll save that for a later post).  Most… Read More

list of fun back-to-school lunch ideas

packing school lunch

At our house, going back to school means the return of packed lunches. Packing an interesting and healthy lunch can brighten your child’s day as well as fuel them up for the remainder of it. Here are some fun ideas. Let your kid… Read More

list of back to school safety tips

school safety

Going to and from school is something that takes a little thought. An estimated 2.2 million children ages 14 and under are injured in school-related accidents each year, according to the National SAFE KIDS Campaign. To help you keep your kids free from… Read More

list of back to school reminders

back to school list

August, despite the fact that it has no federal holiday, is a full month. There are both end-of-summer and beginning-of-school things to do. It feels a little like having one foot caught in the past and one stepping into the future. August is… Read More

Back to School

littlegirl

. . .means school supplies, new schedules, and a fresh start for children and parents alike.  ListPlanIt has everything you need to plan for Back to School including school supply shopping lists, homework schedules, daily/weekly/monthly planning pages, an afterschool planner, school lunch planner,… Read More

list of September To Dos

Kids Off to School

Today is the first day of the new schoolyear for my community and family. It is an exciting time filled with enthusiasm and change. Kids have met their new teachers and now it is time to begin settling in to a new routine…. Read More

list of steps to organizing a school carpool

school carpool

With school now in session or starting soon, you may be wondering how to get your children to school each and every day in a manner that is both convenient for you and healthy to the environment.  Why not load up your car… Read More

the week ahead 8/16/2010

week ahead 8.16.2010

There are 2 “New Years” – in January and when school starts.  Now is your chance to establish a routine to give comfort and structure to your family throughout the schoolyear.  Gone are the days of unstructured summer.  It is now time to… Read More

list of healthy and convenient ideas for a student’s lunch

bento lunch for student

While sandwiches have reigned superior on many a family’s lunch menu, you may find that a bit of variety is just what is needed to give your child an enthusiasm for nourishing his or her body.  School is hard work and kids need… Read More

list of school supplies to be collecting over the summer

Back to School Supplies

Summer is in full swing now, but Back to School will be here before we know it.  A lot of rushing around and headaches can be saved if we’ll take the time to think about what our child(ren) might need next year and… Read More