Tag: back to school
Guide to Iowa’s Tax Free Weekend
School is right around the corner, which means Iowa's tax free weekend is right around the corner also. Every year the state of Iowa...
We Did It! 7 Reflections of a First Time Kindergarten Mom
My firstborn baby boy did it. He woke up one morning, ate some breakfast, put on his shoes, and went to school.
Not playschool.
Not preschool.
But...
Let Them Be Big: They Need Us Differently, Not Less
"Let them be little."
I feel like that sentiment is drilled into our heads over and over as moms.
"Let them be little."
But what about letting...
First Day of School Printables! Printable Signs for Photos
You fought through the aisles to hunt down the exact school supplies as listed.
You made sure the pencils are sharpened and the glue sticks...
5 Tips for Preschool and Kindergarten Readiness
Are you worried your child isn’t ready for school? After a long summer you AND your child have to get into the school groove....
Bittersweet Back-to-School: Saying Goodbye to Our Little Lunch Dates
The countdown is on, and back-to-school season is in full swing. Parents are practically skipping through aisles as they grab the last of the...
Think Outside the Lunch Box – Tips and Tricks for Packing...
Between the glue sticks and the composition notebooks, we find our fellow moms. We will meet up again in the aisle alongside the colored...
Lazy Mom’s Guide to Breakfast
It's back to school for Iowa City kiddos! Iowa City public elementary schools start before 8:00 a.m., meaning less time to get up and...
We Feel You: A Note From Your Child’s Teacher
You’ve purchased all of the school supplies your child needs. Their backpack is full and ready to go. Your child’s favorite lunch foods are...
Tips For Being a College Student & a Mom
If you were like me after graduating high school, you had your whole life mapped out. It may have gone something like this: go...