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Category Archives: Back to School

{Reader Question} Homework nook

Could you please share more about your homework station, where did you buy it from and please include pics of how you store your art supplies.  What is your homework routine? Here is our homework nook The homework nook sits in our dining area which is where all homework is completed. On Top In the…

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Hairstyles for school

I mentioned early last year, that my kids have not had nits in their hair. Thankfully they didn’t bring any home last year and my fingers are crossed  ’touch wood’ they won’t be coming home this year either.   My tips on possibly why we haven’t been struck with nits: I make our own hair detangler,…

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{Guest Post} The Right Routine

This is a guest post by Larissa, from the blog My Pigeon Pair. Forget buying a new lunch box, sizing uniforms and contacting school book, if you only do one thing now to get your child ready for school, start implementing….  The Right Routine Children of all ages need routine but once they start school…

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{Inspiring} More great school bag nooks

So pleased that showing you our ‘school bag nook‘ has inspired some of you to create an area similar in your home. Below you will find some other ‘nooks’ that may inspire you. More bag nooks image credit:  5 little reasons image credit image credit image credit image credit image credit image credit image credit image…

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10 Back to school organising tips

Pin It This month on The Organised Housewife I will be sharing more Back to School tips.  As the kids are older now, I will be updating our routine charts and showing how the back pack nook has been revamped.   Below I have listed last years back to school series post.  You will find some…

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{Free Printable} School Holiday Planner

I have been working extremely hard the past few weeks to get the blog ready for me to take some HOLIDAYS!!  I am taking time off with the kids and enjoy this weather the Gold Coast is offering.  Visit the beaches, coffee with friends, do some baking, take time out to scrapbook and relax.  As…

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{Inspiration} Teacher Appreciation Gifts

I buy the kids teachers gifts at the end of the year.  This is a simple thankyou for the time and efforts they put into helping our children, learn and grow.  I am very thankful, over the past few years my children have had some of the most delightful teachers who have spent extra time…

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{Inspiration} Book Character Costumes

Book Week Parade Costume Inspiration  Thank you too the wonderful readers that emailed their Book Week Parade Costumes.  This certainly will help with ideas for next year. More costume ideas can be found on my  Pinterest board costumes.  Miss and Mr 7 Thing 1 and Thing 2 – Miss 5, The Little Mermaid. Mr and…

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