I’m so excited to be hosting a P&G Mom’s Back-to-School Checklist Event tomorrow in Philly!
My sons start school in 2 weeks, so we are literally in that crazy-back-to-school mode phase. I cannot believe the summer flew by so quickly! It seems like after we had Victoria, the rest of the summer was on true fast forward!
As we’re winding down towards Back-to-School, it’s ME who has been running around getting all the supplies, clothes, shoes, schedules and activities ironed out. It can be an overwhelming time, especially with 4 kids all heading to school. This year I have a Kindergartener, 1st grader, 2nd grader and 3rd grader! I’ve LOVED working with P&G on their Mom’s Back-to-School Checklist program because I think it’s so important for moms to share tips and advice with each other for Back-to-School, but for them also to take some time for themselves during this hectic time of year! Our P&G Mom’s Back-to-School Checklist goes beyond traditional BTS supplies and establishes P&G as a resource for arming mom with all the tools needed to prepare her family for the whole-home upheaval that is BTS.
Some of my fave tips from P&G for helping mom get her family and household back-to-school ready include:
Prepare Your Home – Carve out time to organize and deep clean your home before school starts. Ease the pain by tackling one room/area per day, and be sure to involve your kids.
Meal Planning – Create a meal plan and shop in advance for the first week of school. Get the kids involved in the planning and prep, making lunch packing easier, and alleviating the “what’s for dinner” question.
Choose to Celebrate – Get your kids excited about the new school year (vs. sad about the end of summer) by planning a fun outing or activity with some school friends they may not have seen recently.
Beyond helping prepare her family, (my fave fave fave) P&G encourages moms to uncover moments for themselves during the hectic back-to-school transition, and offers tips in the Mom’s Back-to-School Checklist, such as:
Pack lunches the night before and enjoy a morning cup of coffee or quick walk with a neighbor.
Sneak away for a manicure or pedicure after you drop your kids at an after-school activity.
Keep a book or e-reader with you to enjoy while waiting for your kids.
Grab a pedicure or a manicure on your lunch break.
With trusted products from Bounty®, Duracell®, Ivory® Pampers® and Puffs® (among others), P&G helps busy moms everywhere check items off her family’s back-to-school list.
I cannot wait for the Philly and Boston events!!!
