Back to School

I get asked this question so often, so I put it to The Organised Housewife Community, and your responses as always were brilliant! Here’s your advice on how to take the hassle and stress out of lunch prep.

When my kids were learning fractions I created these Printable Fraction Learning Charts help them through the tough time of learning fractions. These charts will help your children to remember what rules to follow and guide them in the right direction!

School homework is important in your children’s learning journey. It helps them comprehend what they learnt at school, and without them realising it, it teaches them about deadlines and responsibilities, which are so important for when they grow up. Read my tips on how to achieve a stress-free homework routine.

Why not make good use of school pick up time and be productive while you wait for your kids to finish school!

Do you feel like your mornings are spiralling out of control because you’re struggling with the daily routine of getting the kids to school, feeding the family and getting your home functioning well and with minimal stress? Being organised saves sanity, money, time, there’s less yelling at the kids, and in turn, makes you a happier Mumma!! Here are my 10 tips that I hope help you to get your kids organised for the school week.

It can be very stressful to think up ways to make your kids eat well at school, this list will help you create a balanced and nutritious lunchbox with variety plus, I’ve added some great healthy lunchbox recipes and ideas for you.

Kids need healthy lunches for school every day, so it is beneficial to have on hand all food and ingredients that you need to provide your children with healthy school lunches. Here’s my list of fridge, freezer and pantry staples that I can’t live without!

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.

The Organised Housewife made an appearance on the TODAY show this morning and I couldn’t be prouder that I was asked to be a part of the show and be able to talk about, and share some of my ‘Back to School’ organising tips when it comes to the kids going back to school.

The ‘back to school’ routine doesn’t have to be overwhelming for you or your kids, you just need to create an organised plan, and stick to it every day. I am going to share 12 of my best Back To School Organising Hacks with you that will help you do just that!

Getting the kids ready for the new School year can be expensive, especially if you have more than one child. Luckily, I have some great savings available on my coupons page that will help you save money on back to school items and get your kids back to school ready with things like stationery, school bags, lunchboxes, labels and much much more.

Many parents find it difficult to keep up with busy school schedules, especially with more than one child to take care of. If you feel this way know, that you’re not alone. So many mum’s and dad’s silently struggle. I received a heartfelt message from one incredible mum, who has reached out to me for some help and advice, and I thought I would share her message with you in the hopes that it gives you comfort that you are just one mum of many who goes through the same thing on a daily basis. Plus I share some of my tips to help you be back to school organised!

Back to school is just around the corner for your kiddies, so it’s time to start thinking about preparing them for the new school year with some trendy new ‘back to school’ products!