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September 10, 2018 2 Comments

How To Get into a Better Back-to-School Routine

Do you hear that? It’s the sound of moms around the globe shouting praises that school is back in session. Not that we don’t adore those cuties and the whirlwinds they bring, we’re just ready for structure. And regaining structure after a free-for-all summer can be tough for everybody. So how do you transition from chaos to organized? Here are some helpful tips on how to get into a better back-to-school routine so that every minute counts.

How To Get into a Better Back-to-School Routine

1. Sit down and write out your recurring weekly schedule.

Piano lessons, gymnastics, soccer practice…sit down and write it all out to the very detail. Who needs to be where and when. You can even go so far as to color code everyone’s activities. I have a friend who keeps a white board calendar in her kitchen and every member of the family has a color. It’s the most effective calendar system I’ve ever seen—essentially a Google Calendar in your kitchen for every family member to see.

Once you the schedule of all recurring responsibilities, you can then see the spaces in your schedule you can pencil in extras like working out or meeting with friends.

2. Make exercise part of your routine.

The multitudinous benefits of exercise are tough to dispute. Simply put, make exercise a part of your routing and you will reap plenty of perks. Regular physical activity elevates your energy, boosts your mood, and helps you be more productive. I currently follow the LadyBoss app that includes workouts for the gym and/or at home!

If you prefer following along to a video, Jillian Michaels gives a great total body workout, along with Beach Body’s T25. No matter when or how you do it, make time to exercise.

3. Try waking up one hour earlier.

There are two types of people in this world: morning people and…not morning people. If you are the latter, you might want to try switching sides. Morning people tend to be more productive and science can prove it. Research has linked early risers to getting better grades, doing better in college, and being more proactive.

If you’re doubtful, try waking up just one hour earlier than you normally do. During that one hour, get a jump start on your work, home responsibilities, or exercise. You’ll be amazed at how much more you are able to accomplish while the kids are still sleeping. And for school-age children, waking up regularly with sufficient time to do homework, prepare lunches, and get ready for school is important. Here’s a great little alarm clock to help kids rise and shine.

4. Consistent bedtime routine is crucial.

Similarly, an effective back-to-school routine includes consistency at bedtime. For our family, that means starting at 7:00pm and to bed by 8:00pm. The kids take a bath, get jammies on, brush teeth, and then settle down to a book. The National Sleep Foundation recommends that school-age children (ages 6-13) get 9-11 hours of sleep per night.

And a bedtime routine isn’t just helpful for kids, it’s great for adults too! Unwinding to a book, a relaxing bath, or a beauty regimen will help normalize the craziness of a typical day.

5. Keeping all your ducks in a row…

Once school hits, life gets hectic. Johnny has a spelling test every Tuesday and Janie’s science project is due Friday. There are school activities, after-school activities, and a million other sports, clubs, and obligations. Keeping all that straight can make a person downright insane.

Here are some cool, creative ways you can help keep all those ducks in a row:

Jumbo Dry Erase Wall

Family Organizer

Do It All Mom Planner

 

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September 5, 2018 1 Comment

Guest Post: 3 Reasons I’m Switching to Plant Based Cleaning Products

Hi Kylee’s Korner!

This is Teryn, Kylee’s sister! Today I am talking about why I made the switch to plant based cleaning!

*this post contains affiliated links.

1. Plant-based cleaners works just as well as chemical cleaners.

They not only clean well, but they also smell amazing and have non of the potentially harmful side affects that come with chemical cleaners. I’m absolutely obsessed with this all purpose cleaner from Caldrea. The Pear Blossom Agave scent is amazing and it cleans so well! I dilute it to mix in a bucket and mop my floors squeaky clean! You can also dilute it to refill your countertop spray! My floors and counters look shiny and smell so good!

Right now, Grove is letting Kylee’s Korner friends try 2 Full size Caldrea cleaners and 2 Grove products FOR FREE ! This deal is automatically added to your cart when you spend just $20 on your first purchase with Grove! PLUS, they let you try their VIP membership which not only gets you free shipping, but you also get free price matching. So lowest prices on amazing products plus tons of free stuff is a huge WIN to me! Score your free stuff here! 

2. My kids don’t need to consume chemicals.

How many times have you fed your kids off the counter? Pour some goldfish out, cut up some cheese or grapes and let them have at it. Who has time to grab a plate?! I either don’t have time or I’m too lazy.. but I digress. My kids are also the little queens (I have 3 girls) of dropping food on the ground and picking it up and eating it. I say, “go for it! it’s building your immune system!” but not when they’re also dropping those foods into chemicals and ingesting those. YUCK! I feel so much better about my surfaces being cleaned with natural cleaners over chemicals and know they’re not accidentally ingesting potentially harmful chemicals into their growing bodies.

3. Chemicals are not good for septic systems.

Do you live on a septic system? We do! We have carved out a little piece of heaven in the country and all of our plumbing drains into a septic system! There, everything is broken down in the most natural way and actually fertilizes our ground for the most lush garden! When we flush tons of bleach and other chemicals down our drains (cleaners, laundry soap, etc) we are interrupting and hurting that natural process. Plant based cleaners don’t do that! They break down naturally just like everything else!

I’ve tried quite a few plant-based cleaners and so when Grove asked me to try Caldrea, I was super excited! I’ve been cleaning my home with it for a few weeks now and have to say I’m absolutely loving it! My surfaces end up being squeaky clean, they seriously smell amazing, and just the tiniest bit goes such a long way!! I’m impressed and so I’m willing to come on here and share my personal opinions! I absolutely think it’s worth trying it for free!

Try Grove and Caldrea today!

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Remember, Grove offers a wide selection of natural household cleaning and personal care products. They have cleaners, hair and skin care, laundry products, baby products and more! They also offer a super flexible (and optional) monthly shipment schedule so that you never run out of these products you use every day!

Extra Bonus!

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