Practical Must- Haves For A New School Year (That Isn’t School Supplies!)
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When it comes to a new school year, there is so much anticipation! New activities, new groups & classes, new friends, and new playdates! With all the go-go-go that comes with a new school year, it can be easy to forget certain things – especially when they aren’t on the back to school list. I wanted to share with you some items that we gathered for back to school season and why we think everyone else should have them on hand as well!
Yipes! Wipes is the first thing on our must-haves list for this year. School aged kids are generally pretty independent and if they are anything like mine, they definitely do not want to be treated like a baby anymore! Yipes! are for the kids who have graduated from baby wipes, but whose parents still are teaching them self-motivated healthy habits. I, for one, love seeing my boys realize that they should wash their hands or faces off, without any prompting from me, and they love the easy-to-carry in their pocket or fanny pack individually wrapped wipes that are branded in a fun and enjoyable way. I’m picky with the products that I give my kids and one of the best ways to stay healthy is to ensure that you are using products without harsh ingredients. That’s why I personally love Yipes! as well – they are 99% plant-derived and never contain any parabens, phthalates or petrolatum – plus they are 98% water. Kids are messy and I love that about them. They don’t care about if they will get sweaty or get their shirt dirty, they just live in the moment and that’s a precious trait that I want them to keep for as long as they can. Teaching them healthy and independent habits is essential to allowing them to be themselves and grow up accordingly. Shop Yipes here!
I have a feeling – a motherly instinct if you will – that a new school year won’t come & go without the need for a new pair of sneakers. I actually love getting my kids new clothes and shoes to start off a fresh year. I feel like it gets everyone in the mindset that it’s a new beginning. This year, we got some new Stride Rite sneakers, the Made2Play Journey 2.0 Sneaker, to be exact. My kid’s love shoes that go with everything, so we got them in black and grey, but they have some other fun & beautiful colors as well. The first thing Landon said when he put them on was, “wow these have something comfy inside!” From the mouth of babes comes the honest truth. He loves running & playing in them with their topnotch comfort technology. I also have a tip for you, buy shoes that are machine washable! It will save you from dingy shoes and smelly shoes – thank me later! SHOP them here!
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When it comes to school time, kids can naturally be very curious and asking kids to sit still for hours on end has be shown to not be the most productive way to get their brains working. Personally, we homeschool and allow for a lot of movement and freedom, but whether you do or don’t, giving something to your kids that can help with their fidgets is very beneficial. My guys have been loving the Goo Jit Zu from SuperMoose Toys. The best part is that it is ALL THE GOOEY FUN without any mess. They are so fun to stretch and squeeze – my boys absolutely love them. That’s not all though, you can also crush their core to release their inner super power! Anything transformative is always a win with my kids. Shop them here!
If you have been around my blog or socials for any length of time, you know that I am always talking about natural ways to support our immunity as a family. With full lives, traveling, being in new places, meeting new people, and being active, it is so important to take care of our health each and every day – not just once you get sick. Standard Process has made a children’s formula, SP Children’sTM Immune, and it it now a part of our every day routine. Did you know that nutrient deficiencies are at an all-time high? Taking a kid’s supplement for immune support has always been priority for us and this one just makes it even easier. I trust the brand and the ingredients – and I’m thrilled that it contains organic elderberry! Shop for it here or search for where to buy in your area.
A new school year is a great time to set up new routines and priorities. If anything here stood out to you, be sure to click through and shop the brands. Our family can attest to how much we love them. Happy new school year, friends!
