Back to School

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!

Do you ever get stuck as a parent when it comes to buying your children’s teacher an appreciation gift at Christmas? After all the work they do for our kids, it’s really hard to find the right words to thank a teacher and coach. They usually receive an abundance of candles and chocolates, but here are some unique Teacher Gift Ideas.

ABC Reading Eggs is the multi-award winning online reading program, featuring self-paced lessons, interactive activities and e-books, the program is proven to help children aged 2–13 develop the literacy skills needed for a lifetime of reading success + enter to win the Reading Eggs Mega Prize Pack.

Book Week is coming! This year’s theme is “Find Your Treasure” and I’ve put together a list of costume ideas to save you from the last minute stress of finding a costume.

With the help of my community, I have a variety of after school snack ideas.

This DIY Homemade Detangler recipe will cleanse the scalp and promote strong and healthy hair.  It’s moisturising and soothing with enriching properties that will make your hair smell beautiful all day!

Printable list of After School Snack Ideas for you to put on your fridge or back of your pantry door to help you plan ahead to fill the fridge and pantry, ready to feed your hungry kids.

It is a tough decision to decide if you want to put your child into child care, emotionally and financially. But with the never-ending number of tasks that pile up when you don’t get a moment to yourself, who can blame parents for wanting some time to focus on other aspects of their lives? I’ve put together some tips to help you and your child feel more at ease when the time comes + soon the Child Care Rebate and Child Care Benefit will be replaced by the single Child Care Subsidy, check out how these changes are going to help your family.