I took pictures on the first day of school just like everybody else. This is the photo I wanted They had to go through various silly faces first He's headed off to middle school this year. ...so he'll be riding to school without his big brother. <Sniffle.> … [Read more...]
Command Center: a Useful Back to School Project
A new command center to catch the family's piles of stuff when they enter your house has been my most effective Back to School organization project so far. This unassuming shelf holds everything. A command center is a must-have for a family with school-aged kids. I have two … [Read more...]
Mabel’s Labels to Mark Your Stuff
Photo from Mabel's Labels Facebook page I prefer Mabel's Labels to any other way of labeling my kids' stuff for school, sleepovers, camp, or whatever they attend where their stuff can get left behind. I like them better than any other brand, better than permanent marker, better … [Read more...]
Create Confidence with Girls Club’s Back to School DIY Workshops
Health educator Cindy Williams recently started Girls' Club, a program in the Conejo Valley that helps girls find their inner strength, make good choices, and become confident. At first she led the groups as part of after-school enrichment classes, but now she's running fun arts … [Read more...]
How to Dress a Boy: French Toast Clothing
My 10-year-old son does not care what he wears as long as he can get dressed once and never change his clothes again. Unfortunately for him he is growing very quickly, so that a shirt or a pair of shorts that fit him fine one day looks ridiculous on him the next. Yes, he grows … [Read more...]