A lot of us are working out our new "back to school" schedules. Some of your are planning curriculum and lesson plans. Some are trying to figure out how to balance work, homeschool and extra curricular activities. It's not something that we normally categorize as "easy."
Here is the number one, most important thing that you can do for yourself and your kids before school starts:
GET A TOTE BAG OR BACKPACK FOR EACH AND EVERY ACTIVITY THAT REQUIRES STUFF. Tee ball? Dance? Twirling? Girl Scouts? Youth Group? Most activities require that you carry around something related to that activity. For each activity, have a tote bag or backpack that is large enough to house everything that has to be taken or worn to that activity. For example, if your child is in Awana club, have a bag that houses her shirt, vest, book, and even a pen or pencil. If you have a softball player, put a bag together that has all of her gear, shoes, balls, glove, and anything else that you hope to never forget when you go to practices and games. After you wash her uniforms, stick them right back in the bag.
I also have a durable, soft sided, insulated lunch bag that is now the first aid kit. It works for boo boos in the house, and gets to go in the car for boo boos that happen everywhere else. For the toddler, we always have a couple of diapers and a container of wipes in the car.
What do you do with all of those bags, backpacks, kits, etc. that you have put together? I like to hang mine near the back door. It's not the most beautiful display, but it makes me happy and keeps us moving efficiently. That was easy!
Have a Great Day!
Laurel Santiago
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