Back to school means busy mornings putting yourself together and rounding up the kids with their lunches but it doesn’t mean you still can’t send your kids off with personal lunch notes of encouragement, humorous jokes they can enjoy at…
ICED OATMEAL COOKIES Bake up some deliciously simple cookies that can be ready instantly for lunches and after school snacks. The secret is to bake them and package them up in advance, and have them waiting in the pantry. There’s…
A behavior chart can be a really fun and interactive way to help your kids stay on track, and can be used in a variety of ways. Are you trying to encourage your child to practice the piano? Make the…
This week, blog contributor Stacy’s Dutton’s clever gift idea for Teacher Appreciation Wine Bottles went viral on Reddit, and was picked up by The Today Show (video and blog post) and The Huffington Post. So since we are in the…
This past winter I discovered the joy of having an instant oatmeal stash at school. Whether for a last minute breakfast or a mid-afternoon snack, instant oatmeal packets offer a filling, warming morsel that keeps me away from the vending…
I’m always looking for a fun gift idea to put together for the fantastic teachers we’ve had in our children’s lives. I recently came across a few charming versions of Teacher Emergency Kits and Teacher Supply Kits while browsing online,…
Why not make our kids extra excited about learning, studying and working hard? This year I decided to send my kids off to school with a Back to School Survival Kit. Inside, I’ve included all the things that would make…
Now that my son is in daycare, he tends to need to bring a lot of stuff along with him. Some things he needs to bring (like his lunch, snacks, water, sunscreen, and extra clothes), but some things he wants…
Here’s a lovely idea for your college or graduate school-bound loved one. Personalized bookplates and name labels make a small but meaningful token of support that won’t weigh your scholar down on their travels across the country (across the state?…
I think we’re all in the same boat here as we walk into our grocery stores or local Targets and get bombarded with all of the “Back to School” ads. We just stand there and shake our heads wondering, “Where…
Now that summer is almost over, it’s time to start preparing for a new school year. To help ease the transition (for students and teachers alike), we’ve pulled together 5 Back to School gift ideas from Evermine that will help…
So, I seem to be having difficulty comprehending the fact that my 14 year old is attending high school in New York at the very same school I attended! I’m a tad bit nostalgic. Ok, maybe more than a tad,…
Kids are heading back to school and that means it’s time to make some homework fuel! This snack mix is perfect for after school study sessions. Try it with wasabi peas for a spicy version! Crunchy Ramen Snack Mix Recipe…
Going back to school is an exciting time. I remember how much I loved getting brand new school supplies each year, not to mention new clothes for fall. My mom would always pack me a nutritious lunch along with a…
It’s that time of year again – the beginning of the school season! Luckily, you’ll find an entire section of our blog dedicated to school recipes, craft projects, teacher gift ideas, and clever ways to help keep your young scholar…
Making your own crayons is a popular craft and a great activity you can do with your kids. I used a mini cupcake mold to make our crayons, but you could also try using a fun shaped silicon mold as…
Graduation, a fantastic milestone to be celebrated! My daughter is part of a worldwide online homeschooling program, and ‘goes to school’ on a computer. She has many friends from around the world, and has met up with them at overnight…
As a little girl I always remember shopping with my mother, checking off all the items on my school supply list. Three ring binders, five subject notebooks, pens with erasable tops and my favorite… the art supplies! Now, many years…
School is starting up again and that means it’s time to start gathering healthy and delicious lunch and after-school snack recipes for kids! Here are our favorite back to school recipes from our contributors. You can find even more ideas…
Here is a super fun and super easy way to get your children off to school with a little excitement, and make things easier for them at school, as well. Use a cute photo of your child on a photo…
