Back to School

Clothing Your Kids Without Losing Your Shirt

Seems every time I turn around one of my children has outgrown his clothes. Just like the lawn that constantly needs to be mowed, my kids, indeed, are growing like weeds. Sweet ones, but quick growing, nonetheless.

Most parents, in a panic to get their kids dressed in the best, head out to shop only to find high ticket prices and a stack of credit card receipts to schlep home. There is a better way. This 1000-word article details a frugal plan of attack that enables parents to find good deals without the debt.

Filed Under: 1000 - 1300 words, All reprints, Back to School, Clothing, Finances

Be a Champion of Breakfast: Help Your Family Start the Day Right

Remember those old Wheaties commericals? Joe Namath and other sports heros tried to convince us that we needed to have a good breakfast, namely the sponsors’ cold cereal. But, it doesn’t take a football great to run the message that the first meal of the day is not one to be missed. In fact, research has shown that breakfast contributes to a myriad of positive outcomes, including increased learning, better school attendance and even healthier weight. But, getting breakfast on the table before work and school is a challenge for many families.

At 775 words, this article contains creative ideas to help families get quick and healthy morning meals ready in time for the morning dash for work and school. Included is a 146 word sidebar that includes food suggestions and a recipe.

Filed Under: 500-1000 words, All reprints, Back to School, Food, Home Management, Managing Mealtime series

10 To Do After School: Family Fun Once the Bell Rings

The tolling of the school bell marks not just the passage of time but also the opportunity for a great afternoon or evening. After school hours don’t have to be spent just on homework and TV. Make memories instead! At 777 words, this article outlines ten great enrichment activities to do as a family afterschool.

Filed Under: 500-1000 words, Afterschool Enrichment, All reprints, Back to School, Fall, Family-Friendly Activities

Schoolmarm/SchoolMom: Teaching My Kids At Home

We’ve got interesting decor at our house. The living room shelves are filled with school books and binders; a miniature model of the Nile River Valley grows in a roasting pan on top of my refrigerator; and large maps line the hallway. Why? Well, my family and I, we “do school” at home.

If you’ve ever wondered why in the world someone would teach their children at home, what is often referred to as “home schooling,” this essay provides some answers to that question. At around 1200 words, it describes some of the benefits our family derives from this lifestyle of education. Included is a sidebar of helpful resources for families interested in homeschooling.

Filed Under: 1000 - 1300 words, All reprints, Back to School

Thinking Outside the Box: How to Pack a Great School Lunch

While many a parent has fond memories of taking a sack lunch to school, today’s busy-ness or lack of kitchen experience can get in the way of providing a home-prepared meal. This article (word count 1106) explores new ideas and organization techniques to make the process easy for the parent and fun for the kids. Recipes are included.

Filed Under: 1000 - 1300 words, All reprints, Back to School, Budget Living, Fall, Food, Seasonal

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