40 Fantastic Back-To-School Ideas

Summer is winding down and you know what that means…SCHOOL!  It’s bittersweet, no? I’m so ready for the routine of the school year. My productivity is pretty much off the low end of the chart these days.  We’ve had an awesome summer and I hope you have too.  Now let’s gear up for an awesome school year! I’ve round-up some of my favorite back-to-school ideas: lunches, after-school snacks, handy tips and more.  Check them out and have a FABULOUS new school year!

40 Fantastic Back-To-School Ideas

 

School Lunch

Packing a Zero-Waste School Lunch – See Mom Click

Homemade Uncrustables – Mission to Save

125+ Healthy Lunch Box Ideas – A Virtuous Woman

Frugal School Lunches – Simplee Thrifty

A Month of Kid-Approved School Lunches – Mom Endeavors

Easy Preschool Lunches – Really, Are You Serious?

Southwest Turkey Wrap – Thrifty Jinxy

Bento-Style Lunches – How to Have it All

Jack-O-Lantern Oranges – Mission to Save

Pinwheel Party Sandwiches – A Mom’s Take

Rio 2 Inspired Bento Box Lunch – Two Little Cavaliers

Free Printable Lunch Box Planner – A Virtuous Woman

 

After School Snacks

10 Easy After-School Snack Ideas – See Mom Click

After-School Cookies Round-Up – See Mom Click

No-Bake Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies – Ann’s Entitled Life

20 After-School Snack Ideas – Stockpiling Moms

Dino Fossil Cookies – A House Full of Sunshine

 

Tips and Tricks

6 Essential Back-to-School Items for Mom – See Mom Click

Back-To-School Time-Saving Tips – Couponing for Freebies

Back to School Bedtime Routine – Mess for Less

Back-To-School Time Management – Family Frugal Fun

Tips for Preventing Back-To-School Mishaps – Mom Endeavors

5 Tips to Make the First Day of School a Success – Stockpiling Moms

7 Things Your Child’s Teacher Wants to Tell You – A Worthey Read

Back-to-School Routines from A-Z – Sunshine and Sippy Cups

Back-to-School Routines – Family Frugal Fun

4 Creative Tips for Managing Your Busy Household During the School Year – Sunshine and Sippy Cups

How to Save Money on Extracurricular Activities – Couponing for Freebies

 

Crafts & DIY

Easy ABC Book Covers – A House Full of Sunshine

DIY Locker Accessories – Second Chance to Dream

 

Shopping

Ways to Save on School Supplies – Frugal Living Mom

Back to School Shopping Tips for Teens – Suburbia Unwrapped

Back to School Shopping Tips – How to Have it All

Back-to-School Books for Preschool – 6th Grade – See Mom Click

Saving on Back-to-School Shopping – Frugal Living Mom

 

Free Printables

15 Motivational Sports Printables – Second Chance to Dream

First Day of School Printables – Love Bakes Good Cakes

Free Printable 1st Day of School Picture Signs – Mission to Save

Printable Motivational Binder Covers – Second Chance to Dream

Back to School Water Bottle Printables – Mom Endeavors