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Back-to-School Giveaway for Moms

July 10, 2017     Keeper of the Home    128 Comments

UPDATE: Congratulations to our winner!

071717 Congratulations winner

Here we are, at the point in the summer when it’s time to start planning for the next school year! How is that even possible? In our area of the globe we are returning to school August 16…which means we only have about four weeks left!

It seems that every year that first day appears out of nowhere even though we’ve spent some time getting our (back-to-school) ducks in a row. Moms end up feeling overwhelmed, a little worn out, and a bit neglected during this time of the year.

That’s why we thought it would be amazing to create a giveaway specifically for all the razzled and frazzled mommas out there. This Keeper giveaway showcases some of our favorite and good-for-the-soul products.

Our Back-to-School Giveaway for Moms includes over $370 of goodies to help Mom stay sane in the chaos ahead including a Cleaning Essentials set, doTerra essential oil rollerball blends, Plan to Eat AND Fit2B memberships, Skinny Coconut Oil, and an AromaLove London essential oil diffuser necklace.

Whether your kids are going to public school, private school, or homeschooling, I’m sure you can identify with the amount of  stress of traversing the empty aisles to find last minute notebooks or the right kind of 11-pocket folders: two yellow, two blue, two green, two white, three purple, all with clasps and 3 holes!

Get some Momma Pampering while you control the back-to-school chaos so your family can win, thrive, and have the courage to face this school year together. Don’t miss these easy peasy back-to-school tips for the family… but only after you enter this giveaway! 🙂

This back-to-school giveaway is for you, moms. It’s something special to thank you for being a mom. Remember to take care of yourself and to take a minute to breathe. Don’t let the chaos drag you down: keep smiling, keep trusting God, and keep at the most important work you can do!

Our Back-to-School Giveaway for Moms includes over $360 of goodies to help Mom stay sane in the chaos ahead including a Cleaning Essentials set, doTerra essential oil rollerball blends, Plan to Eat AND Fit2B memberships, Skinny Coconut Oil, and an AromaLove London essential oil diffuser necklace.

Up Close with Our Back-to-School Giveaway for Moms

This Keeper of the Home Back-to-School Giveaway for Moms is worth $373.67!!! We’ve been working hard to find just the right combination of awesome and useful and fabulous, and we think we’ve done it!

Check out our favorite back-to-school essentials for moms and enter below for a chance to win.

HOW TO ENTER:

  • Check out the details about this giveaway below.
  • Enter up at the bottom of this post between today (July 10) and Sunday, July 16 at 11:59 PM EST.

AromaLove London Silver Tree of Life Necklace

Aroma Love London 2

Value: $24.00

AromaLove London’s Silver Tree Of Life Aromatherapy / Essential Oils Diffuser Necklace is beautifully constructed, high-quality lockets are specifically designed with ventilation holes to gently diffuse your favorite scent. These vents allow you to get the full effects of your aromatherapy oils throughout the day and night. Made of 100% surgical grade (316L) stainless steel with heavy locking magnets and a solid back, these lockets are built to last for everyday use without staining your skin or clothes.

  • What this includes:
    • Necklace
    • Chain
    • Pads for diffusing

One-Year Membership to Fit2b

Fit 2b 2

Value: $129.00

Fit2B Studio specializes in strengthening cores that have been through a lot… We know how abdominal trauma can have a domino-effect on your whole body. You can trust that all of our workouts – and we have a LOT of them – will restore, rebuild and reshape you without wrecking your progress. Your Warmup For Life: Streaming Tummy Safe Fitness Wherever You Are.

  • What this includes:
    • Access to all Fit2B workouts all of the time
    • Includes Fit2B Mobile app
    • Private Member Forum on Facebook
    • Discounts on Ecourses

One-Year Membership to Plan to Eat

Back-to-School Giveaway for Moms

Value: $39/year

Plan to Eat is an online menu planner that uses your recipes, scheduled for the days you want them. It automatically makes your grocery list, organized the way you like to shop, using the recipes you’ve selected. Plan to Eat makes it easier to eat real food, prepared at home, with your family gathered around your own table.

  • What this includes: Access to the following:
    • Collect recipes from anywhere into your Recipe Book
    • Drag-and-drop your recipes onto your Planner
    • Print your shopping list or access it on your phone
    • Eat healthier food.
    • Save time & Money.
    • Know what‘s for dinner.

Cleaning Essentials Cleaning Kit

Cleaning Essentials for giveaway

Value: $76

Cleaning Essentials is a company dedicated to helping families replace store-bought household chemicals with safe, non-toxic homemade cleaning solutions powered by the natural antibacterial and aromatic properties of Essential Oils. They procure their own essential oils only from sustainable sources, and work closely with suppliers and distributors to ensure the purest Essential Oils for the most reasonable price.

  • Includes (such as size, product specs, etc)
    • Durable, refillable 16 oz amber glass sprayer bottle makes it easy to replace wasteful store-bought chemical cleaners with all-natural, non-toxic homemade cleaners you make yourself at home. Simply choose a recipe, add ingredients to the fill lines on the bottle, shake, and you’re ready to clean!
    • Aromatherapy Essential Oil Diffuser; Organic Cotton & Durable Glass; All-Natural, Non-Toxic DIY Air Freshener can be used anywhere
    • 16 oz. Cobalt Blue Glass Spray Bottle for DIY Cleaning with Essential Oils; 5 Non-Toxic, all-natural homemade cleaning recipes printed right on the side. Durability Guaranteed. Made in USA. Sprayer w/ stream, mist & off settings.
    • Cindy’s Blend 100% Pure Lavender & Lemon Essential Oil; ½ oz. Organic Steam-Distilled EO for use in aromatherapy, homemade cleaners, DIY body care, or diffuser
    • North Woods 100% Pure Essential Oil Blend: Pine, Mint & Wintergreen; ½ oz. Organic Steam-Distilled EO for use in aromatherapy, homemade cleaners, DIY body care, or diffuser
    • Reusable Wet Wipes- DIY Container for Reusable Cleaning Wipes – 32oz glass jar has instructions to make your own zero-waste, non-toxic, safe & effective eco-conscious wet wipes using essential oils.

Skinny EXTRA VIRGIN COCONUT OIL (8.5 FL. OZ. JAR)

KOTH skinny oil

Value: $20

Skinny Coconut offers high-grade coconut oil and beauty products that are free of toxins. Ingredients that are found 100 percent from the Earth with no preservatives and no artificial added ingredients – from tree to table. Coconuts are wild harvested and manually extracted at low temperatures near 80 degrees, preserving the delicate enzymes and maintaining a high nutritional value. Skinny & Co gives back 10% of proceeds to build schools, teach English and fund year-round farming in Vietnam.

Click here to learn more about coconut oil, my favorite tips for how to use coconut oil, and how I determine what kind of coconut oil is best. 

doTerra roller blends 

oils only BTS giveaway

Includes one each of the following:

doTERRA Breathe Roller Bottle (1) 10ml  Roller Bottle 

Value: $17.33

This is a remarkable blend of essential oils including Laurel Leaf, Peppermint, Eucalyptus, Melaleuca, Lemon, Cardamom, Ravintsara, and Ravensara. doTERRA Breathe maintains feelings of clear airways and easy breathing while minimizing the effects of seasonal threats. doTERRA Breathe can be applied topically to the chest, back, or bottom of feet, or diffused at nighttime to calm the senses and promote a restful sleep.

doTERRA PastTense® Roll-On Tension Blend (1) 10ml  Roller Bottle 

Value: $24.67

PastTense® provides calming comfort with the strength of CPTG® essential oils of Wintergreen, Lavender, Peppermint, Frankincense, Cilantro, Marjoram, Roman Chamomile, Basil, and Rosemary. These distinctive essential oils are known for their soothing effects and quickly promote feelings of relaxation and calm. PastTense comes in a convenient 10mL roll-on for easy application when at work, school, or home. Simply apply to the neck, shoulders, or behind the ears. For aromatic and topical use.

doTERRA ClaryCalm® Roll-On  Monthly Blend for Women (1) 10ml  Roller Bottle 

Value: $32.67

dōTERRA ClaryCalm® is a proprietary blend of CPTG Certified Pure Therapeutic Grade® essential oils that provides a soothing and calming effect during a woman’s menstrual cycle. A topical blend of Clary Sage, Lavender, Bergamot, Roman Chamomile, Cedarwood, Ylang Ylang, Geranium, Fennel, Carrot Seed, Palmarosa and Vitex, ClaryCalm provides a cooling, soothing effect to the skin and helps balance emotions

Enter to Win Our Back-to-School Giveaway for Moms

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Our Back-to-School Giveaway for Moms includes over $370 of goodies to help Mom stay sane in the chaos ahead including a Cleaning Essentials set, doTerra essential oil rollerball blends, Plan to Eat AND Fit2B memberships, Skinny Coconut Oil, and an AromaLove London essential oil diffuser necklace.

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Comments

  1. Sarah M

    July 10, 2017 at 9:37 AM

    Yay, it’s working! We homeschool so although there is maybe less ‘back-to-school’ frenzy, I do take quite a bit of time in June and July to sift and purge old materials, reorganize our cabinet, make a curriculum doc for next year and check out new materials for the next year. It makes me feel like I have headspace to start over!

    Reply
  2. J

    July 10, 2017 at 10:42 AM

    I try to make it a fun treat to gather supplies and get organized so that back-to-school is something to look forward to!

    Reply
  3. Patti

    July 10, 2017 at 12:06 PM

    Because we homeschool basically year round, either at the end of August or the beginning of September (whenever I designate the “official” beginning of the new year – I try to slowly ease our teens back into their normal year routines. This includes introducing new subjects over a period of time and making sure we already have all necessary supplies and materials on hand.

    Reply
  4. Katie

    July 10, 2017 at 1:10 PM

    We have routines set up and I spend time teaching, reinforcing the routines and adjusting the routines as needed.

    Reply
  5. alanna

    July 10, 2017 at 1:12 PM

    I really need that cleaning essentials box. I’m trying so hard to detox our home and minimize waste at the same time, but it’s so overwhelming going through all the different suggestions on the internet.

    Reply
  6. Amy

    July 10, 2017 at 2:30 PM

    would be so nice… 🙂

    Reply
  7. Edye

    July 10, 2017 at 4:46 PM

    To try and make lists to keep organized!

    Reply
  8. Vanessa

    July 10, 2017 at 5:42 PM

    We homeschool on a relaxed almost unschooling schedule but I still LOVE “back to school” time. I loosely plan things for the coming fall during the summer and buy extra supplies for the year when the back to school supplies goes on sale. Our summers are busy and by August the kids are ready to get back into more of a routine and get tired of “all the school kids everywhere” LOL

    Reply
  9. Tracy

    July 10, 2017 at 8:25 PM

    What an awesome giveaway! Thanks for the opportunity!

    Reply
  10. Paula

    July 10, 2017 at 9:01 PM

    I try to start two weeks before school to getting back to the routine like going to sleep early. I also make a list of all that need to get done to have a smooth back to school week

    Reply
  11. Christina

    July 10, 2017 at 10:21 PM

    haha, I’m not sure I have tips for back to school chaos! I do like to plan ahead and be flexible (we homeschool).

    Reply
  12. Eliazabeth

    July 11, 2017 at 12:38 AM

    Two weeks prior to school start I make sure all the supplies and extras are bought and in their backpacks. I start making up the granola bars and snacks to freeze for lunches. Also try to get the bedtime routine back in the last week prior to school

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  13. Becky Raber

    July 11, 2017 at 6:16 AM

    Freezer meals!

    Reply
  14. Erin

    July 11, 2017 at 7:04 AM

    Since I homeschool, and I’m new to it, I try to have a plan and be flexible with it. Back to school is stressful to me, but I try to make it really fun for them by starting with shopping for new school supplies. That was my favorite thing to do as a child.

    Reply
  15. Tee Anderson

    July 11, 2017 at 9:07 AM

    I have my kids clothes laid out the night before and snacks packed.

    Reply
  16. Christine Smith

    July 11, 2017 at 9:52 AM

    I try to keep a daily routine to ensure everything that I need to get done and want to get done is completed. Doing the same things in a specific order everyday helps me to go on auto pilot because it then becomes a habit!

    Reply
  17. Amanda Alvarado

    July 11, 2017 at 11:11 AM

    I start shopping early…like now! LOL I have already started shopping for supplies and have almost half of dd’s looooong list done!

    Reply
  18. Melissa

    July 11, 2017 at 11:43 AM

    We clean out our dressers and closets in the summer for clothes we know won’t fit into the new school year. Then we dontate them to local charities. This helps my kids learn that donating clothes they have grown out of can help other kids get ready for school too.

    Reply
  19. Caroline Bange

    July 11, 2017 at 12:08 PM

    Make a plan, try to stick to it, and PRAY every day!

    Reply
  20. Chris

    July 11, 2017 at 12:38 PM

    Our church is having a backpack drive for a school near us. I’m checking Amazon Prime Day deals today.

    Reply
  21. Becky

    July 11, 2017 at 12:44 PM

    I love that the name of the coconut oil is “Skinny”. Makes me giggle: skinny fat!

    Reply
  22. Melinda Mason

    July 11, 2017 at 1:23 PM

    While I am a Grandmother now, 4 of our grandchildren live with us and 3 are school age!
    All of our children and their families transitioned from California to rural Oklahoma 3 years ago!
    Every August the school shopping starts! I’m blessed to be a part of their everyday lives!
    It’s hectic but I wouldn’t have it any other way!
    This giveaway is such a blessing!

    Reply
  23. Birdie

    July 11, 2017 at 2:27 PM

    WOW!! What nice treats to get started for the new school year!

    Reply
  24. Heidi

    July 11, 2017 at 2:37 PM

    I try to have the schedule complete and the supplies ready, then we start the year with a special “first day breakfast” and pictures for an official start to the year.

    Reply
  25. nicole deardorf

    July 11, 2017 at 3:17 PM

    My little guy just turned 3 so he’s not in school yet. We are working on pre-school workbooks though. I am thinking we are probably going to homeschool. 🙂

    Reply
  26. Ashlee

    July 11, 2017 at 3:45 PM

    My kiddos started back today as we are a year round school. This year is my first year in 10 years that all of my kiddos are in school and I have 4 hours to myself. I don’t even know what to do it was overwhelming to think I can get all my housework done without any mommy guilt!

    Reply
  27. Tami Lewis

    July 11, 2017 at 4:26 PM

    A written schedule is my way of staying sane!

    Reply
  28. Petula

    July 11, 2017 at 3:58 PM

    My main tip is make lists! I add the to-dos to my calendar – you know, schedule them right in there so that they are marked as important. Then I make lists of what the children need like shirts, jeans, socks, etc. Then there’s a list of the things I need to do before school starts: doctor and dentist appointments. Then there’s the random list like hair appointments, etc.

    Reply
  29. Lynda Hitt

    July 11, 2017 at 5:40 PM

    Thanks for the opportunity to win wonderful products

    Reply
  30. Tamara

    July 11, 2017 at 6:57 PM

    Fun giveaway and blog!

    Reply
  31. Denise

    July 11, 2017 at 8:05 PM

    These would definitely boost my school year beginnings!

    Reply
  32. Cheryl Russell

    July 11, 2017 at 8:06 PM

    I make lists the year before (as I’m prepping). This takes away some of the stress.

    Reply
  33. Carla Garcia

    July 11, 2017 at 8:28 PM

    What are your tips for dealing with the chaos and crazy of back-to-school? Preparing Weeks ahead of time to get our Family back in the School Routine!!

    Reply
  34. Bethany Hollander

    July 11, 2017 at 9:00 PM

    I try and keep things simple, get the basics done and don’t worry so much about the rest.

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  35. AmyBeth

    July 11, 2017 at 9:02 PM

    I pull up the school calendar and put everything into my phone calendar & a large calendar on our front door as soon as the school sends it. You can’t leave the house without seeing the calendar, so it makes it harder to forget school events/project due dates, etc.

    Reply
  36. dedriann

    July 11, 2017 at 9:08 PM

    I always buy a few extra items at the beginning of the year so I check my on hand before shopping…I also donate to the teachers wish list from my surplus.

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  37. Mrs. Kelley Forrester

    July 11, 2017 at 9:14 PM

    I have been following you for years and absolutely LOVE all of your posts. You have helped me and my family so much. I truly appreciate you!!

    Reply
  38. Sarah Seidel

    July 11, 2017 at 9:22 PM

    We order all our school supplies online (Amazon or Staples) to avoid craziness in the stores.

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  39. April Ching

    July 11, 2017 at 9:33 PM

    Love the tips and comments! I need to do more for organizing healthy food so I’m ready for the year. Already gone througlast year’s school supplies to reuse/recycle.

    Reply
  40. Priscilla W

    July 11, 2017 at 9:45 PM

    Proper amounts of sleep for everyone’s is helpful. Working of staying as close as possible to the normal schedule also helps.

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  41. Melissa Storms

    July 11, 2017 at 9:49 PM

    I try to nail down exactly what we are looking fr before we hit the stores. I also try to be as prepared as possible before school starts.

    Reply
  42. kelly m.

    July 11, 2017 at 10:00 PM

    Getting enough sleep! And schedule, schedule, schedule

    Reply
  43. Joellyn

    July 11, 2017 at 10:12 PM

    Back to school shopping and started filling the freezer with lunches

    Reply
  44. Virgin

    July 11, 2017 at 10:13 PM

    Fantastic giveaway

    Reply
  45. Shawn Snow

    July 11, 2017 at 10:16 PM

    Try to plan in advance all that needs to be done, what needs to be bought, a good night’s sleep & try to tackle it all during the weekend of our no tax holiday for back to school. Rarely does it go as planned but much better than winging it. Thank you for the chance to win this amazing giveaway.

    Reply
  46. Jessica Carter

    July 11, 2017 at 10:35 PM

    Early bedtime a week before!

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  47. Rachel T

    July 11, 2017 at 10:42 PM

    We go shopping early to beat the crowds. Always pick out clothes and pack bags the night before and get to bed early! The giveaway sounds amazing!

    Reply
  48. Nicole

    July 11, 2017 at 10:48 PM

    Shop early and use apps/ blogs to find deals.

    Reply
  49. Sue

    July 11, 2017 at 10:11 PM

    My advice is to lower expectations. We take first day pictures in an outfit of her choice (often not even one she chose for back to school). We don’t do a bunch of shopping, etc. until after school starts because the first year we read the list, bought all the stuff and then found out that we weren’t really going to need ALL the stuff. 🙁 My DD has pretty high anxiety, so the less we can make it a big deal, the better. 🙂

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  50. Shannon morris

    July 11, 2017 at 11:34 PM

    Yay

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  51. Karla

    July 11, 2017 at 11:48 PM

    Plan ahead. Shop ahead. Stay positive.

    Reply
  52. Dom

    July 12, 2017 at 6:06 AM

    Getting enough sleep and shopping on internet to be ready

    Reply
  53. Diana

    July 12, 2017 at 7:09 AM

    Trying to be calm and relaxed, more schedules, less stress! Amazing giveaway! 🙂

    Reply
  54. Rachel S

    July 12, 2017 at 7:24 AM

    Don’t stress, go slow adding a few things in as you go. Our first day back is a day of gifts – something fun to use for school and fun stuff (headphones, books, etc.).

    Reply
  55. Fajr

    July 12, 2017 at 7:35 AM

    Plan ahead, write things down, try not to stress

    Reply
  56. Pam

    July 12, 2017 at 7:39 AM

    Keep everything as simple as ypu can.
    Simple lunches with healthy food, one or no after school activities, just enough school supplies and clothes for each kiddo, and no rushing! . Plan ahead and give yourselves 15 extra minutes in the morning. Everything takes longer than expected. If it truly is extra time, use it to pray together or sing a song or just hug them an extra few times before you get out the door or pull out the books at home.

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  57. Susan Baughman

    July 12, 2017 at 7:47 AM

    The color coded calendar. Everyone has a color and once school starts, the calendar starts filling up quickly. We all sit down every Sunday night and look ahead at our week.

    Reply
  58. Ashley

    July 12, 2017 at 8:01 AM

    My advice is to embrace the crazy! There are only so many years of school for your little. Let them lead and hang on for the ride.

    Reply
  59. Jamie Littleton

    July 12, 2017 at 9:27 AM

    Organization is the key in our home! Prep in advance and stay organized.

    Reply
  60. Cathy

    July 12, 2017 at 9:34 AM

    Thank you for this wonderful giveaway!

    Reply
  61. Christine

    July 12, 2017 at 9:35 AM

    Organization is key in our house and kids knowing what is expected of them!

    Reply
  62. Amy Willard

    July 12, 2017 at 10:00 AM

    Last year my kids were in charge of making their own lunches…2 veggies, 1 fruit and a protein. They loved it and took to it well. So much less for me to do in the evenings and they feel in charge of choosing their own foods. I’m also a big fan of giving ourselves an extra 10-15 minutes in the morning.

    Reply
    • Lori Haley

      July 12, 2017 at 11:05 PM

      Now this is a GREAT idea. Delegate is key. I’m definitely going to try this out. Thank you so much for sharing. 🙂

      Reply
  63. Karolyn K

    July 12, 2017 at 11:23 AM

    Start each morning reading your Bible, seek The Lord’s guidance in all you do, and enjoy a cup of organic coffee.

    Reply
    • Lori Haley

      July 12, 2017 at 11:02 PM

      Amen to all of this. This is perfect for the soul. 🙂

      Reply
  64. Jennifer

    July 12, 2017 at 12:11 PM

    I keep the calendar as free as possible the week before school starts and for the first few weeks of school, especially Friday nights because everyone seems to be very tired by then.

    Reply
    • Lori Haley

      July 12, 2017 at 11:02 PM

      Yes, and each year we forget how tired we all are during this week; this is a great idea too. Thx for sharing. 🙂

      Reply
  65. Aimee

    July 12, 2017 at 12:47 PM

    Ask for help! It’s the only way I stay sane.

    Reply
    • Lori Haley

      July 12, 2017 at 11:01 PM

      A support system is everything. 🙂

      Reply
  66. Sylvia

    July 12, 2017 at 1:47 PM

    Taking time with God by taking walks in the evening memorizing Bible promises. Its not always easy find the time but what a boost when I do.

    Reply
    • Lori Haley

      July 12, 2017 at 11:00 PM

      This is always the best way. 100% 🙂 It feels amazing and truly refreshes the soul. Good stuff.

      Reply
  67. Kathy

    July 12, 2017 at 1:48 PM

    Plan ahead and have everything on hand for the big day. Pre-assembled lunch ingredients save a lot of time with lunch prep either the evening before or in the morning. Even pre-made breakfasts like instant oatmeal jars or egg muffins are really helpful.

    Reply
    • Lori Haley

      July 12, 2017 at 10:59 PM

      These are amazing ideas. Meals in a jar. Love this. Thx for sharing. 🙂

      Reply
  68. Doreen Walgren

    July 12, 2017 at 12:49 PM

    It would be great to have to help make changes in habits!

    Reply
  69. VIVIAN

    July 12, 2017 at 2:50 PM

    I PREP EVERYTHING THE NIGHT BEFORE! CLOTHES ARE PICKED OUT AND LUNCHES ARE PACKED. IT’S THE ONLY WAY TO GET OUT OF THE HOUSE IN A TIMELY MANNER 🙂

    Reply
    • Lori Haley

      July 12, 2017 at 10:58 PM

      I agree because when we set everything up the night before, the morning runs seamlessly and the rest of the day feels right. 🙂

      Reply
  70. Meghan

    July 12, 2017 at 3:17 PM

    Just being super organized!

    Reply
    • Lori Haley

      July 12, 2017 at 10:57 PM

      Amen to this. It really is all about being organized. 🙂

      Reply
  71. Anna

    July 12, 2017 at 3:36 PM

    Start planning in advance. Do a rough estimate of what your school year will look like. Plan for time off, especially if you know something will conflict with a daily schedule (e.g. having a baby!) Go with the flow and don’t stress too much:)

    Reply
    • Lori Haley

      July 12, 2017 at 10:57 PM

      Yes, exactly and we add every little event, moment, thing, and more into our family (sharing) calendar, so we are all prepared for what’s happening and coming up. We’re all about less stress. 🙂

      Reply
  72. Pam

    July 12, 2017 at 5:07 PM

    Be flexibility and pray!

    Reply
    • Lori Haley

      July 12, 2017 at 10:55 PM

      haha Yes. 🙂 Amen

      Reply
  73. Heather S

    July 12, 2017 at 5:37 PM

    We try to get organized two weeks in advance. It helps tremendously!

    Reply
    • Lori Haley

      July 12, 2017 at 10:55 PM

      Brilliant because that gives you time to get everything planned and ready. 🙂

      Reply
  74. Lorie

    July 12, 2017 at 7:47 PM

    Best way to keep chaos at bay? Plan a daily routine and stick with it!

    Reply
    • Lori Haley

      July 12, 2017 at 10:54 PM

      Yes, this is so true. 🙂

      Reply
  75. Jess

    July 12, 2017 at 11:56 PM

    Breathe…

    Reply
  76. Kristina

    July 13, 2017 at 8:43 AM

    My tip is let my husband help as much as possible.

    Reply
  77. Kristy Goodson

    July 13, 2017 at 8:45 AM

    I really could use the fit2b membership.

    Reply
  78. Chy

    July 13, 2017 at 1:41 PM

    Thank you so much for sponsoring such a generous giveaway. I have always wanted to subscribe to Plan to Eat and the fitness site looks awesome too. And I love that you are including natural resources for my family’s health. Thanks again!

    Reply
  79. Star B

    July 13, 2017 at 2:20 PM

    Awesome! HOPE to win!

    Reply
  80. Blossom Buckley

    July 13, 2017 at 2:50 PM

    Good luck everyone, this is going to be so exciting.

    Ann,
    When i went to do the giveaway my phone blanked out and it wouldnt let me finish in puting my email. Now it wont let me change it. Is there anyway to update it? Thanks in advance.

    Reply
  81. Natalie B

    July 13, 2017 at 5:45 PM

    For me, keeping up with my morning devotions is key to surviving!

    Reply
  82. Peggy

    July 13, 2017 at 4:57 PM

    I’d love to win, but just as much I will love to see who DOES win!

    Reply
  83. Debra E

    July 13, 2017 at 6:05 PM

    Pare down! There is so much we think we “need” to do so I try to bring schooling back into focus and make essentials priority.

    Reply
  84. Toni

    July 13, 2017 at 6:47 PM

    Great prize! I hope to win!

    Reply
  85. Jenika Johnskn

    July 13, 2017 at 8:12 PM

    Wowsers! What a give-away!!!! To control chaos…PLAN!!!!!!!

    Reply
  86. Becky Jesse

    July 13, 2017 at 11:00 PM

    My tip for dealing with the chaos of back to school is this: buy a HUGR thing of papers plates and paper products for the first 3 weeks. Dont feel bad about it. Its a sanity saver. Have freezer meals put together so when yiu forget that “oh yeah we had the band meeting, or school meet and greet” or whatever..dinner will already be in the crockpot and ready and waiting for you when you get home. Also: feel free to say no to other things during that time frame.

    Reply
  87. Elizabeth McDowell

    July 13, 2017 at 11:39 PM

    Lots of park days and outdoor time

    Reply
  88. Tonja Lynch

    July 14, 2017 at 12:10 AM

    I have one more son with one more year of school! It’been a long time. My daughter is now pregnant with twins…I can’t wait to start teaching them too!

    Reply
  89. Renae

    July 14, 2017 at 12:36 AM

    I tend to over plan for the coming weeks. As in, I organize like crazy, knowing that something is going to go cablooey. For some reason, this gives me freedom to roll with the craziness that comes when something goes off plan (50% of the time).

    Reply
  90. Pamela Baker

    July 14, 2017 at 1:10 AM

    I just became a stay at home Mom (working very part time teaching music lessons and selling 31) and I am finally going to have time for me. The fit2b, meal plan, and oils would help me get back into shape to be healthy for my two boys and husband.

    Reply
  91. Lindsay Bade

    July 14, 2017 at 2:01 AM

    Lists keep me organized! Try to have a set schedule to make it easier on the kids and yourself.

    Reply
  92. Rachel K

    July 14, 2017 at 9:28 AM

    What a great giveaway!

    Reply
  93. Allison

    July 14, 2017 at 9:40 AM

    Wow! What an amazing giveaway! Thank you for the opportunity!

    Reply
  94. Jes Ronning

    July 14, 2017 at 10:14 AM

    What an awesome giveaway!

    Reply
  95. Kiel Lemon

    July 14, 2017 at 11:04 AM

    We homeschool, so for me, the most important thing to curb the chaos is just good planning, both for lessons and for meals.

    Reply
  96. Christine

    July 14, 2017 at 7:53 PM

    My tip is to start early.

    Reply
  97. Samantha

    July 14, 2017 at 8:58 PM

    My tip would be to start early and not wait till the weekend before…..sadly I need to follow my own advice.

    Reply
  98. Nicole Randall

    July 14, 2017 at 11:00 PM

    Stock the pantry with coffee and chocolate!

    In all seriousness, lots of prep list and organizing go into getting ready for back to school.

    Reply
  99. Carrie

    July 15, 2017 at 2:13 AM

    Start early, and also make sure we have lots of fun those last few weeks!

    Reply
  100. Tonya

    July 15, 2017 at 8:14 AM

    I prep before school and use a special school calendar of all open houses and when to shop for supplies

    Reply
  101. Dana Burkett

    July 15, 2017 at 10:38 AM

    I love Fit2B and that diffuser necklace is lovely!!

    Reply
  102. Sheri Clark

    July 15, 2017 at 3:09 PM

    I’m a veteran homeschooler. I homeschooler 5 and making menus helped keep mealtimes from being chaotic.

    I’m entering for my daughter who now homeschools her 4 children and just found out her youngest has cerebral palsy. Winning thus for her would be such an encouragement!

    Reply
  103. Judith Martinez

    July 15, 2017 at 4:21 PM

    My tip is to get kids used to getting up and going to bed at the right time several weeks ahead of time.

    Reply
  104. Sarah

    July 15, 2017 at 5:20 PM

    Start your day by singing a hymn with your children. What a blessing to hear their sweet voices lifted tim the Lord!

    Reply
  105. Rachel

    July 15, 2017 at 6:21 PM

    Start early. Shop the sales. And start when you’re ready ☺

    Reply
  106. Deidra F.

    July 15, 2017 at 9:02 PM

    My tip is to get as much done now as you can…don’t wait until the last minute. It always seems like you have more time than you do.

    Reply
  107. Melissa

    July 15, 2017 at 9:07 PM

    Start easing into routines early and give grace!

    Reply
  108. Jennifer Ridenour

    July 15, 2017 at 9:45 PM

    What a fantastic blessing for Mommas. Best tip I can think of is: Get plenty of rest! This is foundation!

    Reply
  109. Kahla Wier

    July 15, 2017 at 11:51 PM

    Start working on the earlier bedtime when August arrives. Lunch planning!

    Reply
  110. Wendy

    July 16, 2017 at 12:02 AM

    To handle craziness and chaos of back-to-school: Pray! and…Making a plan for the new schedule/new school year and work to diligently keep to it for a month, then evaluate and adjust. (I’m trying to do that this year!)

    Reply
  111. Crissie Woolard

    July 16, 2017 at 10:49 AM

    Don’t wait until last minute. I slowly gather my children’s school supplies throughout the summer

    Reply
  112. Destree

    July 16, 2017 at 12:10 PM

    A schedule!

    Reply
  113. Beth Ann

    July 16, 2017 at 2:38 PM

    I try to minimize back to school crazy by schooling year round. That way if something comes up, we can wait a week or so if we need to. Or we can bring it with us.

    Reply
  114. Michelle

    July 16, 2017 at 5:00 PM

    I always procrastinate getting ready for back to school. And then I suffer through the first couple weeks. Any tips to get started early would be great! Maybe I can make this year different…

    Reply
  115. Jen

    July 16, 2017 at 9:49 PM

    Definitely get on a schedule and have stuff ready the night before.

    Reply
  116. Rebekah Craycraft

    July 16, 2017 at 10:12 PM

    Starting kindergarten with my oldest after Labor Day….planning gives me anxiety but I’m trying to work on it!

    Reply

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