Get prepared for the school year now with this Elementary School Checklist. Sending them off to elementary school is quite eventful. Use this checklist to make sure you aren’t grabbing things from the store at the last minute.
Organizing your meals and shopping lists will allow you to track how much food you are actually buying. Tracking the amount you’re buying versus the amount you’re using will save you time and money in the end. This Menu Planner is the perfect way to help you plan out your meal for the week and …
The more you advance in school, the more complicated it gets. By the time you reach high school and college, there are due dates to remember, events to keep track of, and lectures to attend. Keeping your school life organized is the key to high achievement. Plan Ahead: In college, each course hands out a …
High school is a great time to discover what makes you tick. Many kids excel during their time in high school, becoming captains of sports and dance teams, editors at the school paper, and lead actors in school plays. You develop close friendships that you never want to lose. But now you’re a senior. All …
College dorm life is great until you’ve lived it for a semester or two. It doesn’t take long to realize that the friends you’re sharing your space with might not have the same habits as you. They won’t clean the toilet or wash the dishes. It’s easy to get annoyed, but remember, chances are good …
Lunch can be a big waste of money. Even if you find a way to eat all of your lunches for just $20 a week, you’ll end up blowing $1,000 a year on lunch alone. For a college student, that’s insane. That expense increases if you are also buying breakfast and dinner. The fact is, …
Heading to college? You’ve got a lot to pack. Of course, some things may be more important than others. If it gets too crowded in your tiny compact car, you may need to prioritize. Here are a few things that we think should remain near the top of your list. Backpack or Tote College students …
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Choose carefully when selecting a school bag – at minimum, the relationship will last for nine months, for better or for worse. Take a look at these five Smart Bags for back to school: Monaco Messenger by Ogio With the latest advancements in modern technology, big, bulky packs are no longer required. The Monaco has …
Before you know it the kids will be heading into a new school year. Yellow buses, backpacks, and lined paper will be part of your daily routine—coupled with a little extra stress. Stress is a part of every healthy person’s life, but a little back-to-school planning can keep it to a minimum. Here are 7 …
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There’s a saying about being a big fish in a little pond. The best understanding of this phrase comes when your child transitions from junior high to high school – they go from being a big eighth grader to a small freshman, with new schedules, classes, and pressures. Help make the transition easier with these …
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Birds build their nests so they’re barely big enough for their eggs. It doesn’t take long for the youngsters to end up crowded out of the nest, never to return. There are times when all parents feel like the birds may be onto something. It might be nice to just force Jr. out into the …
We often spend time thinking about what to pack for college, but it may be better to think of what to leave behind. Here are a few thoughts: Don’t pack too many clothes. If you’re like most students and you plan to travel back home between semesters, you don’t have to pack a lot of …
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With studying, as with so much else in life, it’s all about location, location, location. For learning outside the classroom, it helps to have a dedicated study space. Here are some ideas on how to make yours: Get out of sight (and sound): make your study corner in a place that’s far from TVs, video …
