Back to School Prep {Laundry}

When I asked on Instagram “What makes you stress about Back To School time?

The top answers were 

Laundry/Kids Clothes 

Dinner

Housekeeping 

Logistics 

Breakfast 

Lunch Prep

Getting Out The Door 

I’ve pretty much shared all I can right now on kids clothes, but I wanted to share how we do laundry when we are on the right track. 

I do 1-2 loads a day Monday-Thursday and sometimes a special load, or couch covers on Friday and NONE on the weekend. No one wants to put laundry away Sunday night! 

Obviously there is the occasional mishap when a uniform gets missed in the last dark load on Thursday and is needed on Monday, or someone is losing their mind over certain jeans. But typically our family of 6, with pretty small wardrobes ( I think anyway) can make this work and I feel less resentful about laundry if it’s not an issue on the weekend. 

I’m always down for hearing about new methods! Send em my way! 

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Back to School Breakfast Plan

I was really hoping to be mostly done with this, or at least have a PLAN by last week. The last week has been crazy for us sports wise, and I haven’t had more than 10 seconds to work on anything. 

It might sound silly but having a plan for breakfast makes it a little easier. 

My breakfast game plan for this school year. 

-Have a loose routine for weekdays

      That eliminates the “what’s for breakfast             

        issue”  

-Pack the freezer! 

       Things that can be made ahead and frozen. 

         Burritos

         Breakfast sandwiches 

         Frozen biscuits 

         Breakfast cookies 

         French toast sticks

         Smoothie packs 

-Keep on hand

      Checking these before every grocery trip!      

      Staples for breakfast and sanity! 

         Yogurt (or option to make it)

          Eggs

          Oats (I prefer steel cut) 

-Special items 

     We have late start every other Wednesday.   

     On those days I like to make something a 

     little out of the usual. Some are made ahead

     and some require some planning ahead. 

       French toast bake (I can make ahead)

       Cinnamon Rolls 

       Apple Nachos 

       Love Puffs 

Now I’ve got links to lots of those things, but I am currently at the dentist and I can feel my oral sedation working and I’m scared to link randomness.  I’ll be back with a clearer head 😆

I would LOVE to see how you all do this, how do you make mornings a little smoother? 

       

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Back to School Organization~ Cleaning Cards

 I shared our updated Chore Packs last week, over the weekend I put together the cards for each room. These are not jobs that will take hours, just a checklist of a few items that each take a couple minutes max. Having some help do these few chores a couple times a week will sure help me, and help these kids learn how to keep the spaces they frequent tidy. 

I don't expect the bigger kids to need these for long, after a few weeks they will have the routine down, until then, they are laminated and have a spot easy to access. I also attached a dry erase marker because a certain 7 year old I know and love will want to check them off! It might add more time to the job than the actual job, but if it encourages him to helpful, I will take it!

I've got a card (just small, 4x6) for Kitchen, Bathroom, Bedroom, and Family Room.

Email me if you would like them too, free :)

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