School has started, pumpkin drinks are everywhere and Fall officially begins next week… so from fashions that transition with the season to streamlining studying, staying organized and more… we share our fall family checklist to make sure your semester goes smoothly.
FALL FAMILY FASHIONS
One of our favorite seasons is fall because it starts to cool down, and structure is brought back into life and there are school and sports events to attend… we curated a few looks on trend for the season. And we’re loving the new On 34th Collection that just dropped from Macy’s. It’s designed to mix and match with everything in your closet allowing for transitions from day to evening, carpool to events. Sweater blazers and relaxed button down shirts to car coats, sequins and the perfect purses or accessories to accent the outfit.
Growing up, I always remember the special shopping trip to go and pick out our schools before school started. One year, we happened to be visiting my grandma in New York and we got to go to Macy’s. It was like being in shoe heaven. I still remember to this day picking out a pair of pink high tops with velcro on the top. I wore those shoes on the first day of school with so much pride. Now, with our kids we love letting them pick out their shoes and Macy’s is a great option. Everyone loves getting a new pair of shoes! From Nike and Adidas to Converse and Skechers, they have lots of great options for your kids’ back to school and fall shoe needs. Especially for students at private schools it can be a fun way for them to express themselves. While we love going into the Macy’s store to try on shoes, we also love the ease and convenience of shopping online too.
And with temperatures cooling down, it is always great to get a couple of layers. We are loving this Ralph Lauren Varsity jean jacket. Perfect for cheering on the team and staying warm on those fall football nights. One of our fall favorites is pairing plaid with a puffer vest. That way when the kids get warm, they still look great.
ORGANIZE AND LABEL
You buy all these great fall outfits, or school uniforms so it’s a top priority to make sure you keep all of these items and they don’t end up in lost and found or another dorm closet! This is why we label everything with Mabel’s Labels. Their packages start as little as $12 and you can pick from new icons and 35+ colour options, you’re sure to find a label pack that work for your family.
Mabel’s Labels are waterproof, dishwasher-safe, and laundry-safe which make them a great choic for clothes, school supplies, shoes, water bottles, anything that leaves the house. Also fantastic for fall team sports — everyone has the same soccer ball, cleats, cheer uniforms, bags etc.
We also organize our homes with household labels for the pantry, it makes it easy to see what we need more of and to pack lunches. Plus it gives clear boundries so kids can access snack stations on their own. And we can’t forget the home office and kids study area. From subjects, to mediums, and more we label all our drawers, supplies and equipment!
STREAMLINE STUDYING & SNACKS
Backpacks and pencils, binders, notepads and markers… we’re confident you conquered your school checklist of the items needed for kids classroom boxes and lockers, but support at home is huge too. Organization is key for both kids and parents. Who else finds themselves asking, “Where are the caps to these markers?!” A must add to your list is the Marker Parker by Big Bee Little Bee. It keeps marker caps all in one place. So markers don’t get lost or dry out and helps save money too in the long run! It also serves as a caddy making it easy to see colors and take with you anywhere. The caddy is great for fall road trips or upcoming holiday travel too as it ensures that markers don’t roll away on the airplane tray. It fits a variety of cap sizes Made of 100% FDA grade silicone, the Marker Parker will last year after year. We also love that it was invented by Marlo, a student. You may have seen this fabulous mommy/daughter duo on Shark Tank. Read more about them here.
Another must have for the school supply list is reusable bags. We love this one from Big Bee Little Bee. These silicone bags are all the viral Tik Tok rage right now because they have this soft shell which snaps closed. It makes it easier to clean and dry than other reusable bags. Its also a lot less bulky than plastic containers. The Big Bee Little Bee SoftShell Snap-Close Silicone Food Storage Container also features Cool Edge technology for safe handling out of the microwave. You can store leftovers, reheat and eat right out of the bag. We also love that it is dishwasher safe! It even has removable panels for that occasional deep cleaning. These are especially good for a teen/tween that might not want to carry a lunch box anymore. It doubles as a plate and has no lids to mismatch or lose!
