Back to School

Oops, I did it again The “wise” Britney Spears can sum this post up the best – “oops, I did it again.” One of my past blog posts, “Cher Said It First,” detailed how I spent too much time focusing...

We all start the school year off with amazing intentions. This will be the year where we send our kid to school with the "Pinterest Perfect" lunch and somehow we always end up at "crumbs in a baggie" by...

Lice Happens – From Lousy Head to Fresh Head Nothing strikes fear into the hearts of mothers like the threat of a head lice infestation. Each day Fresh Heads fields phone calls from tired, frustrated, embarrassed mothers and fathers who...

Think back to your tweenage years, especially the time when we were ready to start middle school. We were SO worried about friendships that may have changed over the summer, or the start of tougher courses, and the constant...

I've been on the verge of tears for a few weeks now with several times of them overflowing. It could have something to do with being pregnant, but the real factor behind the waterworks is my first child is...

When my daughters started preschool, I was unprepared for the sheer volume of papers that came home in their folders. By the time they were in first grade, I needed a support group to cope. That year we had...

Growing up I had a close friend who swam competitively. She and her four brothers all swam on the same team. At the time, I felt sorry for her because she wasn’t allowed to choose her own sport or activity. Now as an...

It’s back-to-school time - that time of year for lots of great blog posts with suggestions for making healthy school lunches. Pictures accompanying these articles run the gamut from ultra-Pinteresty to simple suggestions for quick and healthy lunches. And...

Here are some quick things that I want my students' parents to know. I'm sure this goes for ALL teachers.  1. Be honest... if life just got in the way of getting homework done or anything else, just tell us....

$37,100,000,000. That’s how much American families spent on back-to-school supplies for their kids in K-12 last year, according to a study by the National Retail Federation. On average, that’s close to $848.90 per household. If the thought of that blow...

A love for reading is a nonnegotiable in our family. Here are some of the best new classic kids' books that are sure to become a favorite.

It can be tricky to navigate the social waters at school, to find a group of friends, and to find activities that are right for you. Mom, I'm talking about you here, not your child! Volunteering at school can...

Back to school is just around the corner and the days are starting to get shorter again as the sunset get earlier and earlier. These are the indications that summer is coming to an end and that it is...

Between shopping for school supplies, transitioning back to the school routine, creating meal plans and figuring out schedules, back-to-school season can be challenging for everyone. Taking care of yourself as a mom is imperative, including finding ways to reduce...

Calling all Central Florida teachers! We are so GRATEFUL for everything that you did to make last school year a success! We want to help you gear up for this new school year and clear your list!! If you want a...