just for moms
Keeping kids’ items labeled to avoid germy mix-ups is going to be top of mind for both parents and schools. Mabel’s Labels are a great quality product and they really do help to keep items from getting lost or mixed up. If you’re like me, you have 62 types of skincare in your possession, half of which most likely reached their expiration date. Enter: Fresh Chemistry. Each set of the innovative skincare brand comes with a serum base and the active add-ins are kept separate. Once you mix them in, the super potent, high-performance skincare delivers maximum results with every use. Genius!
Surviving Back-to-School Season
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BY ZLATA FAERMAN
hile summer can be a relaxing experience for kids (hello, no school!), it can add a lot of stress on us parents. We fill the days with activities and coordinate schedules, while simultaneously working, cooking, housekeeping, and taking care of ourselves. No wonder back-to-school season is a welcomed event for us! This coveted fifth season is not for the faint of heart though. It takes a lot to prepare for the return to school. These picks are ways you can reduce the upcoming stress of sending your kids back to school…and look great doing it!
You can’t take care of your family unless you’re taking care of yourself (you know what I’m talking about, Moms!). Nurish by NatureMade offers a personalized assessment factoring in your age, diet, wellness goals, and more. Then, each month, a 30-day supply of your custom grab-and-go supplement packs are shipped to your door. It can’t get any easier than that! Homework can feel like a chore for kids, but supplemental learning shouldn’t. Osmo, the STEAM brand that builds hands-on play and learning experiences, helps nourish the minds of children by unleashing the power of imagination, so you’ll feel good about your kid on the iPad after school or on weekends.
Newly launched, Prep & Go is a full system of leakproof containers to take meals on the go. Perfect for school lunches, they come in a variety of sizes with unique features, divided containers (hello bento box!), and perfectly portioned snack sizes. The modular design makes them simple to stack in the fridge. When not in use, they are perfectly organized in my cabinets.
If getting your little ones to brush their teeth in the morning and at night is a huge hassle, consider a BURSTkids Sonic Toothbrush. My son loves how *fun* it is to brush, and I love how easily he can do it by himself.
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Keep bacteria and other pollutants at bay with Xlear, a saline nasal spray. The doctorbacked product contains xylitol, an ingredient in many fruits and veggies, which moisturizes, reduces tissue inflammation, and naturally opens airways. It’s a must-have for any mama and her family.
Staying nice and organized is half the battle when it comes to life, let alone the school year. I’m loving all of Erin Condren’s planners. Seriously, I can’t get enough! They offer complete customization, from layout to coil color. And the kids’ planners have stickers, colorful calendars, creativity spreads, and more to keep it interesting. They’re a great step in helping kids gain time management and organization skills.
