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Back to School Essential Must-Haves

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Back-to-School Already? My Tried-and-True Essentials (So You Don’t Lose a Minute of Summer) You know that feeling when you walk into a store in July for sunscreen and snacks… and there it is. An entire wall of back‑to‑school supplies. It happens every year — just as we’re hitting our stride with long summer days, the aisles remind us that the clock is ticking. But if you’re anything like me, you don’t want to waste one second of this season thinking about backpacks and pencil cases. I’m a mom of four girls, and for the first time in years, we’ve had a little breather from the constant sports shuffle. No sprinting from soccer to softball. No endless gear bags in the trunk. Instead, we’ve been spending our days exactly how summer should be spent: relaxing at the cabin, floating at the beach, lounging by the pool (once we actually get there), and ending our evenings catching up on our favorite shows. And while I’m still hustl...
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The Busy Mom Game Day Survival Kit Chaos? We don’t know her. (Okay, maybe we do — but we’ve learned how to hack it.) If you’ve ever sprinted from a Saturday morning carpool to a soccer field, juggling coffee, snacks, folding chairs, and a sibling meltdown, you know game day isn’t just for the players — it’s an Olympic event for us moms, too. As a mom of 4, I’ve been there: the spilled drinks, the sunburns, the “Mom, you forgot my cleats!” I’ve learned (the hard way) that having a Sideline Survival Kit makes game days 1000% smoother — and way more enjoyable. So here’s what I pack to keep our family comfortable, organized, and ready for whatever game day throws our way. Why Every Busy Mom Needs a Sideline Survival Kit Comfort: No more sitting on the ground. Organization: Gear, snacks, and entertainment in one place. Preparedness: Shade, drinks, and chargers ready for anything. My Must‑Have Game Day Essentials 1. A Chair That Feels Like an Upgrade Ski...
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