If you’re a parent and you have kids in school, you’re probably starting the whole school routine process right now.
Insert an AHHHHHHHH here ____________.
If you haven’t started yet (it’s still August!), then enjoy every last bit of the Summer! (lucky)
But really, who else loves a Back to School Shopping List?
They’re kind of my favorite thing about school.
Today I’m sharing some of my favorite posts to help you Get Ready for the New School Year. ENJOY!
Hi Friends!
It’s Monday night. I’m home from our trip (you can see more of that here) I usually write these lists Sunday night but we were away and so my brain thinks it’s Sunday. We are slowly unpacking tonight. SLOWLY. I’ve already gone grocery shopping, gone through the mail and cuddled cats. They’re so happy we’re home. I AM SO HAPPY WE ARE HOME! There’s nothing like a trip away that helps you appreciate your home routine. Also, really happy to be reunited with my bed and my foot massager
I have a lot to get done this week. We’re also going to try to adjust to a new schedule because SCHOOL STARTS FOR MY 4th GRADER!!!
Let’s start with a list. Here are my Intentions for the Week!
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That makes me miss dance class.
Have a great week! Don’t forget to write down your Intentions for the Week, EVERY week to help get your head in the game!
xo
Tracy
Here’s what this past week looked like: My Everyday Life Week 33
This week we’ve been on the road! My family blew out the last week of Summer vacation on our yearly trip to Tahoe.
This was our first trip to Tahoe without my Mom.
She would be happy that we’ve carried on the tradition, I’m sure.
Been reading You’re on an Airplane
I’ve been staying off the computer to give my brain a reset.
We’ve been going out to eat & eating at home. I’ve had fish tacos twice this week.
Our family friends came to visit for part of the trip. It was wonderful!
Cheese plating with Eileen.
Caprese with burrata, forever and ever AMEN.
The view is unreal.
/ You’re on an Airplane
Cooper is entering 4th grade and that means he’s moving from using pencils solely to pens! He’s so excited about that. Welcome to the club, Cooper!
Whenever I’m posting lettering work on my Instagram account @thehandwritingclub (be sure to follow!) I am asked what pen I’m using, so here it is all in one place. These are my Current Favorite Pens! If I was to put together an ultimate pen case filled with all of my essentials, this is what it would have in it right now. I’ve written about my favorite pens here and here before!
THESE ARE MY FAVORITE PENS. Follow me as I show you how/why I love them.
This is my most used pen. It’s the pen I show everyone when they wonder how I write the way I do.
It takes a lot of finesse, but DANG IT’S GOOD.
This pen is a hot commodity in my pen case. The problem is, I usually wear out the brush pen side before I get to the other side. So it feels wasteful at times. My rules for this pen are: NEVER LET A CHILD USE IT UNLESS I LOVE THEM. But seriously though. When you love the brush pen and someone ruins it, you’re not happy.
This is the pen I like to use in my bullet journal system:
Happy Monday, friends!
This weekend we worked around the house. We went to a dinner party. We cleaned. We lounged. We watched The Great Outdoors. Remember that movie?
I made banana bread and Mediterranean Pasta Salad for my friends. I’m on a bartering plan right now. My friend did a ton of artwork scanning for me and I am repaying her with homemade food. We need more of this in our lives, don’t you think? You never know how you can help someone out unless you ask for help yourself!
This is the last week have before school starts and my family is taking a break from life and heading up north to Tahoe. This will be our first holiday up in Tahoe without my Mom. It’s also going to be my first birthday without her presence. It’s going to be heavy for a bit, but I’m focusing on the good and building some good Intentions for the Week.
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Here’s what this past week looked like: My Everyday Life Week 32
The highlight of the week! Sleepover at my friend Heather’s house with my friend Helen Jane!
My friend was on a trip and lent us her house. I am so grateful!
We did some drawing and brainstorming.
Much giggling!
IT WAS DELIGHTFUL!
The sun is being filtered through the smoke of all the California fires.
Perfection.
