One thing I’ve learned over the last five years is that when it comes to back to school preparations, the sooner, the better. Especially if you tend to procrastinate (guilty here!). Today I’m sharing a few things that I’m doing right now to beat the back to school rush! Keep reading for some ideas that you too can use as well.
Things You Can Do Right Now To Beat The Back To School Rush
This post is in collaboration with Mabel’s Labels and Indigo. All opinions are my own.
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Get Deal Alerts
Who doesn’t like a good deal? I know I do! A lot of my bulk shopping is done online, so I often sign up to the Newsletter list. That way, I get notifications when there’s a sale on things such as clothes, shoes, backpacks and of course, school supplies.
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Routine Reset
Get ready for back to school with Indigo and Mabel’s Labels.
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Shop for school supplies
When I was a kid, shopping for back to school supplies was by far my favorite thing about starting school. It’s been a long time since I’ve been in school and the school supplies are getting even better and better. Indigo is the perfect spot to pick up some cute and fun items for back to school. I’m swooning over the Yoobi collection! Yoobi is exclusive to Indigo this fall, and for every Yoobi school supply purchased, Yoobi donates a school supply to a Canadian classroom in need through the Indigo Love of Reading Foundation.
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Set up a homework station
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Order your Mabel’s Labels
I’m a HUGE fan of Mabel’s Labels. I still remember the year that I didn’t order labels in time for the first day of school. I ended up having to write his name on all his school supplies. It took me forever! At one point I got so fed up that I just put his initials lol. Every year it seems that the school supplies list is getting longer and longer. Using the labels saves me so much time! You can and should order your labels ASAP to avoid the back to school rush.
About Mabel’s Labels
Mabel’s Labels is the best-known brand of durable labels for families, and their growing line of products features baby labels, child safety products, sports labels, household organizational labels and seasonal items. They’re extremely durable, they’re laundry, dishwasher and microwave safe – and they’re 100% guaranteed.
Special Giveaway
The sweet folks at Mabel’s Labels are giving one of my readers the chance to win an Ultimate Back to School Label Combo ($42), just in time for back to school. This giveaway is open to USA and Canada.
Mabel’s Labels Ultimate Back to School Label Combo
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My tip would be to get your kidlets going to bed earlier a couple of weeks beforehand so they are used to doing it for school
Make lunch and prep the outfit the night before ! Save so much time in the morning
My tip is to be prepared with all of the school supplies the teacher needs before the 1st day of school or when you go to look for them they will all be gone.
Start getting the kids into the routine a week or two before school starts. Label everything. Prepare as much as possible the night beofre so that mornings can be relaxed.
I always buy extra pencils and crayons to keep at home. Thanks for the giveaway!
Try to get lunches and clothes ready the night before, makes for an easier morning
Don’t wait to the last week to get your back-to-school items. The stores will be very busy with other people doing the same, and the stock will be depleted.
Label everything!! 😉 I always find it easier in case the kids loose something.
My main tip is to be organized. Put everything on a calendar- due dates, tests, projects, conferences, etc.
Such a cute n useful products, i bet children loves these for school….??
Start a routine a few days before school starts
My best tip is to leave the shopping to the last minute, I find you get the best deals on school supplies on the Labour Day long weekend!
Meal planning & grab & go snacks ready in the fridge.
I would say to let them be a part of the planning. My son (starting JK) is more excited that I let him be involved and help with the preparing process.
I recommend starting to move back bedtime a week or two prior to the start of school.
Getting everything you can ready the night before a school day so you are not rushed in the mornings.
Pack lunches the night before to save time.
My tips are to have a budget, have a list of what you need and start early. Don’t wait until the last weekend before school. I start preparing in JULY (yes, right at the beginning of summer) so that I’m not stressed out and scrambling at the end of August.
My tip is to shop early for the best back to school deals.
Love this! Thank you for the giveaway!