Trendy MommiesWhat a busy night. First I participated in fashion’s night out fashion show at the Burlington Mall and it was a great time! Every year across the world shoppers support the fashion industry (and the economy) by checking out the latest styles, having a good time and of course shopping. I wore fashions from Athleta, Cache and Land’s End.Â
Then we kept an eye out on the election results, where we gathered with Scott Brown. Quite the busy night and the kids were excited to stay up late!
Alarm clock went off at 6:30 this morning – the first time in a long time! I now have a 3rd grader and a 6th grader! The 6th grader had to be up early this morning as school starts by 7:45! I did not even get a picture of them together as my younger one was still sleeping! We talked first day jitters today on the trendymommies weekly radio show! Listen in…
We have a week left of summer and then it’s back to school! For many friends, today was the day to head back to school. We discussed getting ready for school this week on 980 WCAP-AM! Also, here is my top 5 list of ideas for getting ready at home.
1. Make a check list of last minute items and hang by the door. I like to put lists on white boards or clip boards and attach important papers to clip boards like items that need to be signed – there is a lot of paperwork the first few days of school! I especially love UM! Brands Hooks as they have fun colors. Each of your kids can have their own set of colored hooks. They also have great white boards and stick UM!s are made with nanosuction technology so you can stick and re-stick them as many times as you’d like – these are perfect for the middle school lockers and to hold your cell phone, brushes, etc. Use these hooks for backpacks, jackets and lunchboxes – the UM brand hooks are great for a mudroom as well. I also love the website organizedliving.com as they have wonderful junk drawer organizers, dry erase boards and laundry totes and laundry organizers which are perfect if you have kids heading to college.
2. Make a family calendar to put in a visible spot for important dates for school like back to school night, half-day teacher workshops, etc. My favorite selection is from calendars.com
3. Label, label, label everything. Our friends at Name Bubbles’ School Labels sent me a kit. These super cute labels come in a variety of sizes and styles that are waterproof, dishwasher, laundry and microwave
safe. The Name Bubbles School Pack has 88 personalized labels for $33.88. Use them on water bottles, lunch boxes, backpacks, pen, pencils, sports and after-school gear, clothes, shoes, gaming systems and
more!
4.  Make up some freezable lunch and breakfast items for those crazy days. I am all about convenience. Speaking of convenience, I also look for more natural foods so I love Nature’s Path Organic foods. Especially their Crunchy Granola Bars – which are perfect for after school snacks. They are full of Whole Grains and superfoods. Each serving contains at least 20 grams of Whole Grains, is high in fiber and low in sodium with no trans fat. Two of the bars boast superfoods: Apple Pie contains chia seeds and Peanut Choco is made with quinoa. We also love the Buttermilk Pancake Mix and the Love Crunch – Dark Chocolate & Red Berries granola.
5. Make a special box for your children to put their art work from school or that first test! I like the Keepsake portfolio from Lakeshore Learning. The site offers a wide range of unique children’s products that make learning FUN! From hands-on learning games and arts & crafts supplies to a variety of active play and outdoor learning products this is the site to go to for help getting that homework station organized.
We have a week left of summer and then it’s back to school! For many friends, today was the day to head back to school. We discussed getting ready for school this week on 980 WCAP-AM! Also, here is my top 5 list of ideas for getting ready at home.
1. Make a check list of last minute items and hang by the door. I like to put lists on white boards or clip boards and attach important papers to clip boards like items that need to be signed – there is a lot of paperwork the first few days of school! I especially love UM! Brands Hooks as they have fun colors. Each of your kids can have their own set of colored hooks. They also have great white boards and stick UM!s are made with nanosuction technology so you can stick and re-stick them as many times as you’d like – these are perfect for the middle school lockers and to hold your cell phone, brushes, etc. Use these hooks for backpacks, jackets and lunchboxes – the UM brand hooks are great for a mudroom as well. I also love the website organizedliving.com as they have wonderful junk drawer organizers, dry erase boards and laundry totes and laundry organizers which are perfect if you have kids heading to college.
2. Make a family calendar to put in a visible spot for important dates for school like back to school night, half-day teacher workshops, etc. My favorite selection is from calendars.com
3. Label, label, label everything. Our friends at Name Bubbles’ School Labels sent me a kit. These super cute labels come in a variety of sizes and styles that are waterproof, dishwasher, laundry and microwave
safe. The Name Bubbles School Pack has 88 personalized labels for $33.88. Use them on water bottles, lunch boxes, backpacks, pen, pencils, sports and after-school gear, clothes, shoes, gaming systems and
more!
4.  Make up some freezable lunch and breakfast items for those crazy days. I am all about convenience. Speaking of convenience, I also look for more natural foods so I love Nature’s Path Organic foods. Especially their Crunchy Granola Bars – which are perfect for after school snacks. They are full of Whole Grains and superfoods. Each serving contains at least 20 grams of Whole Grains, is high in fiber and low in sodium with no trans fat. Two of the bars boast superfoods: Apple Pie contains chia seeds and Peanut Choco is made with quinoa. We also love the Buttermilk Pancake Mix and the Love Crunch – Dark Chocolate & Red Berries granola.
5. Make a special box for your children to put their art work from school or that first test! I like the Keepsake portfolio from Lakeshore Learning. The site offers a wide range of unique children’s products that make learning FUN! From hands-on learning games and arts & crafts supplies to a variety of active play and outdoor learning products this is the site to go to for help getting that homework station organized.
For some there is only two weeks left of summer vacation! Time to get the school supplies, pick out a few outfits for school and get the kids in some sort of routine! That is what we discussed on this week’s trendymommies segment on 980 WCAP!
For some there is only two weeks left of summer vacation! Time to get the school supplies, pick out a few outfits for school and get the kids in some sort of routine! That is what we discussed on this week’s trendymommies segment on 980 WCAP!
I really, really wanted to attend the blogher 2012 conference in NYC, and thought I would, but with so much going on (hubby traveling, death in the family, kids not in camp) I just could not swing it. I will be watching and reading all about it on their web site and on twitter! Can’t wait to hear all about it from blogger friends too – Have a blast everyone!
I really, really wanted to attend the blogher 2012 conference in NYC, and thought I would, but with so much going on (hubby traveling, death in the family, kids not in camp) I just could not swing it. I will be watching and reading all about it on their web site and on twitter! Can’t wait to hear all about it from blogger friends too – Have a blast everyone!
The Olympics are so exciting! But having the kids stay up late, not so much. They like to watch it live and not on DVR. That is the topic of conversation on this week’s 980 WCAP-AM trendymommies topic.
Listen in…
The Olympics are so exciting! But having the kids stay up late, not so much. They like to watch it live and not on DVR. That is the topic of conversation on this week’s 980 WCAP-AM trendymommies topic.
Listen in…