Yes,a survival guide does sound like a good idea! While I don’t have all the answers (ssh – don’t tell my children), I do have some experienced friends who have helped me through many a Back-To-School season, and a few years under my own belt, as well. 
While being a mom means it’s all about the kids (as it should be), don’t forget to fill your own tank, too. Need permission? Permission granted. Luckily, the moms I know are a sharing bunch and we share ideas, challenges, resources, tutors, tips, mini-triumphs, crisis moments, personal and professional growth, where to get cute shorts, you know, the important stuff.
So in a rare and beautiful morning, I went to Newbury Street, had snacks from flour (I split a puff pastry with a friend – she runs more miles in a day than I do in a week, so. yeah, I gave her some of my flaky pastry dream) and shared back to school tips with a great bunch of moms who happen to be bloggers. Or is it bloggers who happen to be moms? Either way, a great group of interesting, lovely and generous women who are all about sharing – online and or IRL (In Real Life).
How did we get here? Well, Audrey McClelland, the founder of Mom Generations and Getting Gorgeous, invited a two groups of lucky local bloggers to share back to school tips and have a relaxing morning at MiniLuxe (a truly lovely place to recharge). Pedicures (pedis) were had by all and yummy treats from flour (yes, I would have gone just for the sweets from flour but don’t tell) and the conversation was lively and fun and so helpful! We all have children of different ages, so it was nice to compare notes and swap stories (ask Audrey about boy versus girl energy).
I enjoyed a lovely morning sponsored by P&G. And P&G is offering a giveaway of a $50 gift card to help with your back to school needs on the P & G e-store. I know, so nice to get your house in order and in such an easy way! There are some great tips in the P&G checklist for getting ready for back to school.
Some Tips from the P&G Backeveryday-To-School Checklist (this link is to the P&G everyday site – register for more info, coupons and more)
(these are just a few of my faves – there are so many more!)
The long days of summer and early fall are ideal for evening walks and family recreation. Make the habit now and see if your family can maintain it into the fall.
Ease back into structured sleep routines in the days leading up to the first day of school – 47 percent of moms say getting back into regimented sleep patterns and getting the family back to a set schedule are challenges for their families facing the back-to-school season.
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I was not compensated for this post but did receive some pretty fall polish from P&G and a goodie bag full of some of my favorite P&G products (like Bounty, Ivory, Olay, Swiffer).
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I like the 6 Ways to Protect Your Back!
I would say being organized and making lists would be my fave. I’m lost without lists! lol
Loved these tips on fall gardening! I am ready to plant my fall crop! http://www.pgeveryday.com/article/vegetable-gardening-guide-fall
The best back to school tip, for me, is getting my home prepared. Everything from not waiting until the last minute to switch back to a “school schedule” to organizing my home. I already started the latter, next week begins going back on school schedule.
i liked how to sneak kale into our diet!
Lunch box notes!
My favorite tip is to pack lunches the night before to save time in the morning when things are more hectic.
I like the idea of making a care package even for your little kids who are going to college but not moving away from home. I never thought of doing this, but it would be good for them.
I love the 7 reasons you are not getting good sleep article.
I loved all the different recipes! That chicken caesar wrap looked delicious!
I like the 6 tips on preventing back pain. Adults and kids both hunch over desks and carry heavy bags, so these tips are great for everyone!
I love the baked kale chips recipie!
i thought the grilled strawberry shortcake recipe was fascinating
This tip was most valuable. Lesson 2: The Value of Hard Work
i liked the tips on how to re focus your kids
I liked the back to school shopping list for the home! W/ everything focused on school supplies, a lot of home items are forgotten!
I honestly cant find the tips but i think a tip from myself that works is just having the clothes layed out the night before to have less hectic mornings
I like the tip to ease back into structured sleep routines in the days leading up to the first day of school.
I went to the tip link and just found an advertisement for a twitter party, so I assume we’re supposed to leave our own tip? There was no list of tips. Anyway my favorite tip is to buy enough lunch containers – water bottles, sandwich size, fruit size, snack size, – for everyone for at least 2 days. Then you don’t go through Ziploc bags like water, instead you’re using re-useable containers! Bonus – it’s hard to squish food in a container.
hannah on the form
Thanks for letting me know the link was down and love your tips – I think I need a bigger food contain drawer :-)
I cant find the tips either but I would have to agree with Dorrie Turner about the value of hard work.
My favorite tip was this one: “Before school starts, carve out some time to organize and deep clean your home. Look
for opportunities to involve your kids, and always donate or pass on what’s still in good condition and usable!”
I like the Chicken Caesar Wrap recipe. Thanks for the opportunity.
I like the preventing back pain. The book bags get way to heavy, especially for walkers.
7 reasons you are not getting good sleep
Loved the kale chips! I have been looking for a good recipe to try!!
I like the tips to boost your immune system’s power to defend against sickness.
My favorite tip is to pack lunches the night before. I always use that one!