This Year’s Thoughts on Back to School Budgeting
Ohmygoodness. School starts in 17 days for my daughters who are going into second and fourth grades. That means seventeen days left of summer. Instead of waiting until the very last minute we talked...
View ArticleCookies for Kids: Decorated Alphabet Sugar Cookies
Baking with children is exciting. Sure, there may be a big mess to clean up afterwards, but the fun that was had and the memories that were made are all worth it. Cookies for kids are fun to make...
View ArticleHow to Save Money on Back to School Shopping
There is an inevitable truth that we must face as parents…..school is going to start in a few weeks. The east coast kids tend to go back to school about a month earlier than the west coast kids (in...
View ArticlePreparing for Kindergarten with Back to School Books
Kindergarten is a bittersweet time for both parents and kids. It’s true that this momentous occasion may even be a scary for many children. Books are a fantastic way to help prepare children for this...
View ArticleStaples Back to School Deals: Through August 29
This week Staples Back to School Sales include the great deals on glue and erasers. Staples is shaking up their Back to School shopping this year by sweetening its price match offer for the...
View ArticleBack to School Shopping: Office Depot & OfficeMax School Supply List
If you have looked at the Back to School Shopping list that you need to tackle, it is never too early to start shopping the back to school sales for kids! Whether you need school supplies, clothing,...
View ArticleLearn How to Save Money on Back to School Shopping and Give to Kids in Need
Back to school is a time of year that I have mixed emotions. I hate sending my girls back to school for the selfish reason that I love spending time with them and I never think that we get through our...
View ArticleBack to School Organization: Keeping Lunches Organized
Back to school means there is some serious organization that has to occur. Alarm clocks need to be set, morning routines established, a time to complete homework carved into the day, and lunches...
View ArticleBack to School Printable: Free First Day of School Signs
Heading back to school is an emotional time. Back in the day (the same day when we walked to school in 3 feet of school, up hill both ways) our parents didn’t think twice about sending us to school on...
View Article10 Tips That Will Help You Save Money on School Supplies
The Back to School shopping season is here and that means that parents everywhere are seeing a lot of dollar signs. The costs associated with sending your child to school can add up very quickly....
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