You would think the school starves my kids. I know they ate plenty at home during the summer! But as soon as they get in the car after school, my kids complain they are hungry. I definitely can’t run any errands right after pick up or they whine the whole time. So this year I’m prepared with after-school…
It’s Back to School Time: Is Your Car Ready?
A few simple tips for a flawless fall routine. A happy and organized crew and a car that’s ready to roll means everyone gets to school on time. And if I’m out of the carpool lane early, I can make it to Zumba class and not have to sneak in through the back! You’ve probably spent the last…
Does Your Back to School Shopping Include a Three Row SUV?
Nissan thinks you shouldn’t be a slave to the carpool schedule, so boom: the all new 2017 Armada. This actually happened: In the middle of the back to school craze I discovered we could join a carpool for my daughter’s dance troop (three days a week!). But we didn’t have enough seating in our car…
When Back to School Means Sharing the Car: Tips for Sharing With Teens
If the rush of the school year hasn’t hit you yet, it probably will soon. Getting the kids off to school can mean juggling calendars, schedules and sharing the car to make it to all the extracurricular activities that go along with the school year. If you have teenagers in your household this can be particularly challenging. But sharing the family…
Momtrends: back to school fashion and fun
Finding out what’s in for back to school with Momtrends This is the last year that I have a kid in high school, and hopefully the last time I ever have to worry about lice. This pest has plagued our family of thick, curly haired girls from preschool on up and it is so virulent…