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The Savviest Back to School Guide Ever!
Backpacks and lunches and tears, oh my! Our Back to School Guide is your savvy secret weapon to mastering this most(ly) wonderful time of the year.
Back to School: School Supplies Shopping List
Here’s a helpful school supplies shopping list by grade. You may not need everything on it, but it’s a great guideline to get you started.
7 Simple Steps to Back-to-School Lunches
Here are 7 simple steps to back to school lunches they will actually eat and a more nutritious day overall for your little ones.
Less Stress, More Style: Back-to-School Shopping Starts Here
Carter’s|OshKosh is the one-stop shop for all things back-to-school style—at prices parents love.
Best Kids Backpacks for Back to School
Style meets function in these 10 kids backpacks that are perfect for children of all ages and for any activity (although back to school is a good reason to start).
The Best Lunch Bags and Gear for Back to School
We may not love making lunches but we can enjoy packing them! Here our picks for the best lunch bags and boxes for this year’s back to school season.
Back to School Prep
While mid-August means a couple more weeks of summer vacation for most of us, for moms it also means the back to school prep countdown.
Simple Yoga Poses Any Kid Can Do
For managing stress, calming down before bedtime, or practicing body awareness, yoga is a great tool for kids. It’s easy to learn, too! Here are our expert’s top easy poses for yoga beginners of any age.
Chocolate Frozen Banana Popsicle
Um… YUM! A chocolate frozen banana popsicle is the best summer dessert and/or afternoon treat. Why not breakfast, too?
8 Things Your Child Needs Before Starting Kindergarten
Is your firstborn starting Kindergarten? Veteran moms and teachers share the 8 things you really need before your little one heads to class (sniff).
50+ Back to School Lunch Ideas and Recipes (Plus, 10 Bonus Lunch-Making Tips)
These lunch ideas for kids will help you get through the school year and keep the kids feeling full and healthy.
Minifigure Birthday Cake
If you’ve got a kid who’s mad for LEGO, this Minifigure birthday cake will surely be a hit!
Frozen Whipped Cream Dollops
Instead of whipping cream every time you desire an elegant hot chocolate or speciality coffee, try these frozen whipped cream dollops for a simple crowd-pleasing trick.
A College Packing List for Big Kids Going Back to School
For some big kids, going back to school means a college packing list. These tips are from my experience with birds leaving the nest for post-secondary education.
10 Mid-Season Summer Fun Ideas
Every year we start summer fresh and full of summer fun plans. Inevitably the well runs dry. Here are some ideas to keep you going when the going gets tough.
How to Deal With FOMO: When Parents Get It, Too
Plenty of adults are taking to social media to share their photos, often of their best selves, living their highly-edited lives. Here are some ways to get control and overcome FOMO.
Exercise Is Essential. Exercise Is Self Care
Maybe the real shift is to stop thinking of exercise as a workout. Think of it as self-care. As an act of kindness toward the only body and the only self you have.
Tropical Banana Bread
Craving a tropical vacation? This tropical banana bread can just about get you there. It’s lower in sugar and fat…
Lazy Summer Paella
Paella seems like a lot of work, unless you try Jane Rodmell’s Lazy Summer Paella from her cookbook, Lazy Summer Weekends.
13 Old School Ways to Play
Go back in time and have some family fun with these 13 classic summer activities. Find out more about these ways to play.