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Ultimate Stress Free Back To School Guide

This post was sponsored by Sabra as part of an Influencer Activation.  All opinions expressed in my post are my own.

As a work-from-home mom with two kids, I like to plan ahead and get organized for back-to-school season starting around early August.  To help prepare for the morning rush hour to school, and long afternoon study sessions when my kids get home, I have developed the Ultimate Stress Free Back To School Guide for Families.  Here are my top 5 ways to ease back into the new school year with less stress and more joy.

Is your child going back to school soon? Get ready for the transition from summer to fall with this Ultimate Stress Free Back To School Guide For Families!

Ultimate Stress Free Back To School Guide For Families

Set your kids school clothes out the night before.

I always ask my children to pick what out what they want to wear to school the night before and put it at the end of their beds.  This small act prevents arguments in the morning over what’s appropriate to wear to school and what’s not.  And if I’m really on the ball, I’ll have my kids pick out their clothes a week in advance and hang them in their closets.  Now all they have to do is get dressed and out the door!  The less chaos in the morning, the better for all of us.

Put a shoe rack near the front door.

My kids know that as soon as they get home from school, they have to take off their shoes and put them on the shoe rack.  It sounds like a simple task, but it saves us a lot of time in the morning.  Instead of looking for lost shoes, we have more time to eat breakfast together at the table.

Pack your kids’ backpacks the night before.

Just as I do with their clothes, I also ask my kids to pack their backpacks for school the night before and put them by the front door.  They put everything they need for the next day inside their backpacks including text books, permission slips, sports uniforms and more.  My philosophy is the more organized we are, the less chance of them leaving something important at home, and mom having to drive back to school to give it to them!

Is your child going back to school soon? Get ready for the transition from summer to fall with this Ultimate Stress Free Back To School Guide For Families!

Make a week’s worth of sandwiches on Sunday.

Every Sunday, I make a make a week’s worth of sandwiches for my kids school lunches and freeze them.  Did you know that you can make almost any type of sandwich ahead of time and freeze it?   For example, I make ham and cheese sandwiches, peanut butter and jelly squares and turkey roll ups for my kids lunches.  After I make the sandwiches, I pop them in the freezer and then pull out a few the next morning to defrost.  By the time my kids get to school, they have a nice cool sandwich just in time for the lunch bell!

Is your child going back to school soon? Get ready for the transition from summer to fall with this Ultimate Stress Free Back To School Guide For Families!

Stock your refrigerator with healthy lunchtime snacks. 

In addition to making sandwiches, I also like to stock my refrigerator full of healthy lunchtime snacks.  Since my kids love eating all sorts of fruits and vegetables (i.e. grapes, watermelon, cantaloupe, cucumbers and carrots), I prefer to cut them up in advance and put them in little snack baggies for the fridge.

Is your child going back to school soon? Get ready for the transition from summer to fall with this Ultimate Stress Free Back To School Guide For Families!

A healty lunchtime snack provides kids with nutrients needed for strong bodies and strong minds.  I serve my kids snacks that are both fun and tasty, while also nutritious.  That’s why I believe Sabra Hummus is the perfect lunchtime snack to pack in your child’s lunchbox!

Is your child going back to school soon? Get ready for the transition from summer to fall with this Ultimate Stress Free Back To School Guide For Families!

Since Sabra Hummus Dips come in a variety of bold flavors, including Sabra Hummus Roasted Red Pepper Dip, they’re perfect for snacking, cooking, and sharing with your favorite lunch mate.  Sabra Hummus Dip is made of a smooth blend of fresh chickpeas, tahini and a touch of garlic.  The taste is terrific too.  Furthermore, Sabra Singles are portable and can easily fit into any child’s lunch pail, cooler or backpack

Just in time for back-to-school season, Sabra Hummus are now available at Walmart stores nationwide.  Pick up a pack for your child’s lunch box adventure!

Is your child going back to school soon? Get ready for the transition from summer to fall with this Ultimate Stress Free Back To School Guide For Families!

Back to School at Walmart Sweepstakes

While shopping at Walmart, don’t forget to enter the Back to School at Walmart Sweepstakes for a chance to win a $50,000 College Scholarship for your child.  Every entry equals a chance to save money for college and more!

Back to School at Walmart Sweepstakes Details & Prizes

  • One (1) Grand Prize Up To $50,000: Chance to win a scholarship of $50,000
  • Ten (10) Second Prizes: Each winner to receive one (1) Chrome Notebook ARV $500 each.
  • One hundred (100) Third Prizes: Each winner to receive one (1) $100 Walmart Gift Card.
  • One hundred (100) Fourth Prizes: Each winner to receive one (1) $25 Walmart Gift Card.
  • LIMIT: One (1) prize per person or household.

I hope you have a wonderful school year!

Jilleen

Karen Stead

Monday 20th of August 2018

Sabra Hummus best tasting hummus for my family!!

Raquel

Friday 17th of August 2018

Sabra Hummus is our favorite! We love the single servings!

Lori Felix

Friday 17th of August 2018

We love Sabra hummus!