Back to school means back to routine. Summer is over and there’s always an adjustment period post-Labour Day. Ease into fall and get back on track.
4 Tips for Getting Organized:
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Kids lunches meal prep. We all complain about packing lunches…there never seems to be enough time in the mornings. Make Sundays your meal-prep day and cook in large batches so that you can pre-pack lunches for the week. Snacks like veggies and fruit can be pre-cut, bagged, labelled and put in the fridge for an morning of lunch-packing.
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Use a chalkboard. Stay organized by writing down the kids’ schedules on a chalkboard. If you don’t have one, all you need is a bit of chalkboard paint and an old picture frame. Plan ahead for doctor appointments, sports games and movie nights.
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Colour code. Baggu Bags (insert link) are coloured coded, reusable bags that are great for organizing sports gear. One for soccer, one for dance, one for spin.
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Start a self-serve station. Clear a bottom shelf with healthy snacks that the kids can grab on their way out the door. Everyone can help themselves so less worrying for you.
An easy how-to on making your own chalkboard:
Make the transition post-cottage, post-Labour Day easier on everyone by staying organized. Fall is here to stay, and I hope these tips help you embrace the changing of seasons
