We know how busy life can get—kids, work, family, friends … sometimes just getting dinner on
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the table is a Herculean feat! So in an effort to save our readers some time, effort, and money here are a few tips, tricks, and hacks that might come in handy in your busy world!
Staying On Top of Things Try these handy apps: myHomework Student Planner is a favorite among students and lets you track upcoming assignments, grades, projects, etc. Similarly, My Study Life app enables you to keep track of all your classes, tasks, assignments, and exams. Remember the Milk is a cool app that lets you organize your todo lists any way you want with colorful tags and other organizational features.
Back-to-School Breakfasts Try avocado or Nutella toast; perk up oatmeal by drizzling with melted peanut butter and honey; wrap ham and Swiss cheese in tortilla and zap in microwave for 30 seconds.
TIPS, & HACKS
N BA CK -T O -S CH O O L ED IT IO Lunchtime Freeze a clean, wet sponge inside a resealable bag to use as an ice pack before lunch and refreshing face cleaner after. Make a week’s worth of sandwiches and freeze them in Ziploc bags— straight from freezer to lunchbox and they’re ready to eat by lunchtime.
Oh, Snap! Take a photo of your schedule and make it your lock screen.
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Getting Crafty Repurpose an empty Starbucks cup for a handy no-spill paint cup; soak old or dried-out markers in water, then use the new paint for watercolors or even a fun spray paint for kids. w
