As summer comes to a close, it’s time to trade in flip-flops and beach bags for lunch boxes and backpacks! And Eight O’Clock Coffee has prepared a few tips to help get you and your kids through the craziness of back-to-school season.
TIP 1: Become Your Own Brewista – Save time, money and gas this back-to-school season by brewing your morning coffee at home. You can even set your coffee maker’s timer the night before to wake up to great-smelling Eight O’Clock Coffee.
TIP 2: Preplan Lunch – A few days before school starts, sit down with your kids and create a grocery list of healthy snacks and lunches they would like for school.  Rotate each of their selections throughout the week. Make Tuesday “Turkey Tuesday†or Wednesday “Wrap Wednesday†– adding variety to keep lunch exciting. When possible, pack their lunch the night before to reduce stress in the morning.
TIP 3: Assemble Weekly Wardrobes – Every Sunday check the upcoming weekly weather forecast with your kids. Then, have them pick out five outfits for the upcoming school week. Hang them in daily order in their closet to avoid the inevitable, “Mom, I can’t find my favorite blue shirt!â€
TIP 4: Be Prepared for School Projects – Avoid late night rushing around to complete school projects by having art supplies on hand. Create an arts and craft bin that includes more than just crayons and colored paper. Collect items like pipe cleaners, stickers, figurines, beads – even coffee beans – and other creative finds, and put the fun back in school projects.
Whatever your back to school schedule looks like be sure to take some time to sit down and have dinner as a family at least once per week!
