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I thought this was something all of you young moms need to be thinking about.


It’s that time of year again! As the beginning of the 2010-2011 school year approaches it is time to get organized so your children will have a full year of fun, learning and success! Here are a few ideas to help you get your school year of to a great start!




Stock up on school supplies.


Start watching the newspaper circulars to get the best deals on supplies. Get your school’s supply list ahead of time to find the best prices. 


Start your routines ahead of time.




Don’t wait until the first day of school to try out your new morning routine. Ease your children into their new schedule to make things less hectic for them, and you! During the week before school begins get back into the habit of a regular bedtime routine so that your child is getting plenty of sleep before the big day!


Hand over some of the responsibility to your child.




Create checklists to hang in the bathroom and each child’s room to remind them of tasks they should complete before gong to bed and when waking up in the morning. For example, brush teeth, comb hair, put on pajamas or get dressed. Around first or second grade start getting your child used to using an alarm clock. Don’t do everything for them!






Create a landing zone for incoming school stuff.


When your child walks through the door help him get in the habit of putting everything in its place! You will need a place to hang backpacks and jackets, store shoes, and process paperwork.


Set up a paper command center.


The easiest way to process school papers is by setting up a file for each child. When they come home they can unload graded papers and artwork in their file for you to look at later. Keep a separate file or clipboard for papers that need immediate attention or signatures. Homework that needs to be done should go in the designated homework area.




Last but never least… Label Everything!




The best organizational tool out there is the label! Label school supplies, outerwear, backpacks and lunch boxes! After investing all that money on supplies and new clothes a few labels will go a long way when something turns up missing. Make it easy for the finder to make a quick return!




What do you find is the hardest part for your family to get through in a new school year?

Picture Technique

This is how you have your picture made if you can't afford a neck lift!!!!!

Tall Surprise

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He really surprised me with this "tall deer."  It shocked me and made me laugh.

I said, "Hold on! Let me grab my camera!"

For Sara Beth

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I have always prided myself as being sensible and practical...but every now and then I get out of that self-imposed box and do something not so practical...not so sensible.  Just 'cause I want to!!!!

I had a cute shoe attack!

But the practical me was there.

They were on sale and then it was buy one get one 1/2 off...total cost...$8.75.

Carol's Collar Coolers (made in Macedonia)

With daytime temperatures of 102+ I've been worried about the hot men in my life.  So I made some of these...

Key ingredient is...

There is a great tutorial at littlebirdiesecrets.blogspot.com

You just soak them in iced water for 10 minutes then wrap them around your neck.

Guys sure hope it helps!

"Apple Dumplins"

Today I turned this...

into this!  Yummy!!!

You can find the recipe at thepioneerwoman.com