There are lots of important papers to keep track of at the start of each school year. So… how do we keep the calendars and class lists easily accessible and organized? If you have a few kids, you likely have lots of different schedules, school calendars, and lists of phone numbers to stay on top…
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How to Keep the Uniform Pleats Looking Crisp and New
Girls look so charming in fresh uniforms with crisp, perfect pleats. Here’s tips for keeping that look all year round. Uniforms are a blessing. Once the school year starts, there are no more decisions to make about what to wear every day or tears if your daughter doesn’t like the outfit you chose for her…
The 10 Best Tips to Get More Organized for the Back-to-School Season
Hard to make the transition from lazy summer days to those rushed school mornings? Here’s how to make it easier. What is it about this back to school time of the year that I love? Is it the brand new shoes? The fresh start each kid gets to reinvent himself? Or the long-awaited structure the…
5 Ways to Save on Back to School Shopping
Ever feel like you’re spending a small fortune to get your kids ready for school each year? You’re not wrong. With new shoes, backpacks, uniforms, and a long list of supplies (including those binders!), it can be an expensive season. But it doesn’t have to break your bank account. In fact, when it comes to…
10 Things Organized Moms Do to Get Ready for the School Year
Everyone likes to start off the school year on the right foot…but it’s harder to stay on that foot. Here’s how you can. Create a Homework Station This space should include a quiet space with all supplies at hand to do homework. If you can’t figure out a specific place, and you do homework in…
How to Shop for a Husky Boy
How and where do you find the perfect fit for your husky boys? Here’s a complete resource, from shirt to pants and more. EDITOR’S NOTE: We’ve updated this post since it was first published as the range of products available has grown. We’ve left the comments to the previous version of this post as we…
Video: “No Crust, Mommy!!”
How to remove crust from bread in seconds There’s a $10 gadget that I actually use daily I really hate cluttering my kitchen with gadgets. Really, who needs more than a cutting board, a good knife, and an apron? I look at the gadget magazines that come in the mail from time to time and…
Don’t Start the School Year without Rabbanit Yemima Mizrahi’s Top 4 Essential Tips
Setting our children up for success and happiness may be easier than you think. Did you send your little – and big – ones off to school for the first time this week? Don’t start another day without Rabbanit Yemima Mizrahi’s wisdom: 1) Wrap them in Prayer – Every morning, before your children rush out…