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Fall Is The Best Time To Make A New Year’s Resolution
Fall is the best time to make a New Year’s resolution. As you get back into routine, add something you want to fix in the mix; like making and sticking to a budget.
THEN and NOW: My 80s Back To School List Versus My Kids’
Who had it easier me in the 80s or my kids now? Here’s a NOW and THEN comparing my 80s back to school shopping list with my kids’ modern one.
When Your Kids Can’t Wait For Summer To Be Over
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Five Tips to Get Your Kids Ready for Back-To-School
It’s back-to-school season and here are 5 tips to get you geared up and ready for fall.
Summer Is Over. Long Live Summer.
Summer vacation is drawing to an end and it’s time to get sorted for the new year. Here’s how you can embrace the waning days without routine.
Your Back To School Checklist Needs To Include Eye Exams
One of the most important things to do each year with your kids is have eye exams. Back to school time is a perfect reminder to get it done. It’s fast, easy, and free.
Back To School Backpack Buying Guide
The most important back to school item each year is a backpack. I can tell you, categorically, you get what you pay for. Here’s a back to school backpack buying guide to help you get what you need.
How To Cut Down The Back To School Mall Hassle
Back to school shopping season is here and I’ve found a great way to avoid the hassle while keeping your kids’ school skills up to snuff.
My Kids Can’t Tie Their Shoes. Does That Make Me A Lazy Dad Or An Efficient One?
My kids still can’t tie their own shoes. In the sake of morning routine efficiency, we either do it for them or default to velcro. Does that make me a terrible parent?
Why Back To School Is The Real New Year Season [And Win A $250 Best Buy Card!]
Here’s a chance to get ready for back to school (and work) courtesy of Best Buy Canada. Here’s why I think it’s the true new year season and how to win.
6 Reasons To Get Your Kid’s Eyes Checked For Back To School
Back to school is an important time to get your kids eyes checked. Learning disabilities can sometimes occur because of eye issues. Get your kids checked free
3 Easy Ways To Teach Kids How To Tie Laces
Here’s 3 easy ways to teach kids how to tie laces. At least that’s what the video says, our boys are going back-to-school with velcro shoes from GEOX.
A Modern Day Back-To-School Supply Shopping List
From USB keys to water bottles to hand sanitizer, the modern day back to school shopping list has a few things it didn’t back in the day. Share what’s on your Back To School shopping list here and win $100 to get it done.
A Tale Of Two Schools
Here we go.We are now a two school family as Z enters Grade 1 and Charlie moves into Junior Kindergarten. Even the first day of school and the lead up highlighted how different the two systems are.