Lunchbox Love Notes

Every year the older kids struggle with having to go back to school.  While they are excited to see their friends, they’re not so happy to leave behind the fun and freedom of summer.  For them – and I’m sure just about every child out there – school days, while jam-packed with activities, can seem …

Keeping Track of Children’s Backpacks with Backpack Tags

It was back to school again for my three older children today. I decided this year to create some backpack tags for ALL my children, to attach to their backpacks.   Last year I created some for the youngest children, and found it was wonderful for helping them find their backpacks in the huge pile that would inevitably …