Back to School

Some tips and ideas on how to get your children to follow a morning routine. Plus some ideas on how to motivate kids who are reluctant to get ready in the morning.

Dealing with head lice is an unfortunate part of life when you have kids at school. Some tips on how to prevent head lice infestations and how to manage it when it does happen.

Seven healthy after school snack ideas to make. Not only are they healthy but they are so yummy that kids won’t notice the fruits and veggies in them!

A Homework Caddy set up with the stationery supplies needed, and ready to use, means no more hunting for pencils or misplaced school readers!

I created these ‘School Years’ File Boxes many years ago and made one for each of my three children. I keep all their old school book pages, report cards, certificates and school photos in them, which helps with keeping everything tidily organised with this school filing organising system.

A dedicated lunchbox cupboard will keep all your school lunchboxes and other lunch accessories organised together in the one place. This will make packing lunches easier as you will never have to hunt for misplaced items.

I’ve collated some of my family’s favourite recipes from my recipe collection that will make great school snacks for your children’s lunchboxes.

Heaps of sandwich filling ideas for kids school lunches. Find some lunchbox inspiration with over 100 sandwich filling suggestions for those days when you just can’t make another vegemite sandwich!

Tips on how to get organised when sending your kids to childcare. Getting out the door on time in the mornings with small children can be very tricky. With some systems set in place and a little bit of preparation you can have easier and less stressful mornings.

10 easy girls hairstyle tutorials for school. Some fun and easy ideas for busy school mornings, that you can do when you have to get out the door quickly but your daughter wants a fun hairstyle.

Get back into your daily routines at least a week before school goes back for a smooth transition and stress free school mornings.

20 Non sandwich ideas for school lunch boxes. I’ve put together 20 ideas to inspire you for school lunches that aren’t sandwiches! It’s nice to add some variety to the school lunches, and some kids just really don’t like sandwiches.

Top tips for preparing your child for their very first day of school. Starting the first year at primary school is a very exciting time for children and families alike, especially if it is the first child in your family to start school.