BACK TO SCHOOL TIPS + TRICKS FROM A MOM OF 5 | BACK TO SCHOOL PREP

Hey guys! Today I am sharing my 2023 Back To School tips and tricks to make the first day (and whole school year) easier for you! These are the hacks and tips I use every year for back to school prep for my 5 kids!
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[@janiceh4521]

Happy Back to School for all the kiddos! Please know that the extra 10 mins is for everyone not just people with kids going back to school. Anyone who drive to work, appointments, is out and about in the morning rush (afternoon too) school buses stopping, moving slowly, kids standing waiting pick up all the things… changes our lives so leave 10 mins early to allow for these hiccups and keep our kids safe. What was a empty quiet street at 7am now has kids walking from home to bus stops, corners filled with kids excited, playing with friends, chatting waiting for the bus! Everyone please be safe!

[@RachPlusFive]

Yes! Thank you. I couldn’t have said that better myself! 😊❤️

[@fatimahdavila4465]

Thank you so much for the tips. My kids go back to school next week, and I needed this video. Thank you!! I pray that everyone's kids have a great school year.

[@RachPlusFive]

Thank you 😊

[@letiziagallinari222]

Omg what an amazing video….u r truly great…..I’m over 60 now but would have wished to have seen a video like this ….going to forward it to my daughters ❤

[@RachPlusFive]

Thank you so much 😊

[@thebrodabode73]

Rach, my boys are grown but I have 4 little grands who live nearby. The oldest 2 are in school; my oldest grandson started Kindergarten this year. He was my sidekick, my little bud, my sunshine and I cried like a baby thinking he had to go to school this year. Where had the time gone? I grieved when my two boys went back, and college, let's don't even go there. Yep, I'm THAT Mom and grandmom. I wish someone had suggested to me to do ice cream, booze, whatever instead of sitting at home being lonely and feeling sorry for myself, lol. What a great idea!!!! I'm sharing this on one of my FB pages because I have followers who have smalls and could use the advice. Thanks so much for making me laugh. xoxTXDeb

[@RachPlusFive]

Thank you so much! I am exactly like you and cried in the car dropping my baby off to preschool. It goes too fast.

[@carriecarrie5285]

My son started school last Thursday. By Saturday he started getting flu like symptoms. Sure enough, he tested positive for Covid today. Funny, or not so funny, he got Covid for the first time last year around the same time at new middle school orientation. I know people have pretty much forgotten about Covid, but it’s still pretty painful to watch your child suffer as a parent. I got Covid for the first time last year too after he got it. I’m really hoping I don’t catch it this time around. Sending well wishes to all the kids starting school. May they be healthy or recover quickly. Nice video, Rachel!

[@RachPlusFive]

That’s crazy, I’m so sorry and hope he feels better quickly!

[@deborah3055]

Great video lots of tips for families with kids going back to school. I hope all your kids have a wonderful school year.

[@RachPlusFive]

Thank you 😊

[@crystalmcmahon302]

Hello Rachel I say all of the advice you gave it really does work I did for years. My son always had deodorant in his backpack and he would always keep in his room with his shoes. Thank you for sharing and have a great day ❤

[@RachPlusFive]

Thank you 😊

[@pamwood3956]

Such good advice Rachel. I worked in a small medical office for 14 years. The first few weeks after school started was so busy with colds, flu and bugs raging through the schools. I don't even have kids, but I will watch absolutely any video you put out 😅

[@RachPlusFive]

Thank you so much! 😊

[@heatherrowe2979]

Rachel your back to school prep videos are the absolute best out there. Every tip is fantastic. Thanks to you, this is the first year I feel organized and confident about the school year. I got the extra water bottles and ice packs because yes, they get forgotten or lost. There is also always at least one teacher close to Christmas that sends out an email to parents asking for Christmas to get your child more pencils/pens/erasers/sharpener because they lost them. Purchasing them now means you won't be paying full price then, and even if you are not asked, you can use those supplies for next year. I hope the school year has been going well for your kids thus far, and you.

[@RachPlusFive]

Thank you so much!! I hope your little one(s) have a wonderful school year!

[@lindaclark2935]

What a nice Momma you are❤❤❤

[@RachPlusFive]

I try 😊

[@homewiththehibberts9457]

Love these videos of yours SO much! I always send them to my mama friends with kiddos going to school for the first time! So many great tips!

[@RachPlusFive]

Thank you so much 😊

[@thebusybees2006]

Thank you for the tips. I just shared your video on Twitter

[@RachPlusFive]

Thank you so much! 😊

[@thebusybees2006]

@@RachPlusFive You’re welcome

[@lorrainejones3600]

Great tips

[@RachPlusFive]

Thank you 😊

[@milce09]

This is such a good tips video, definitely helpful 👍🏼

[@RachPlusFive]

Thank you so much 😊

[@rachxxxx]

Thanks for this video Rach! Definitely going to need ice cream 😢 my son starts secondary school (high school) this year and im going to be so sad 😞 but excited for the new chapter in his life! Hope it all goes well for you guys!! 🙏 all the best xxxx

[@RachPlusFive]

Thank you! I hope your son has a great school year. 😊

[@lynnescaddan8919]

Thank you for the video. Your VERY lucky that your children can eat most things. My daughter has to spend a fortune on soyafree & dairyfree food for her youngest son also she makes a lot of it herself after going out to work.

[@RachPlusFive]

I’m so sorry she has that situation. I wish her the best.

[@Peacefulh20]

Love these tips. Such great advice. Several don’t apply to us since we home school but the ones that do I have used for years or a similar version. I always had my son’s clothes ready for the week. He doesn’t care what he wears so he just goes and grabs the clothes for that day and throws them on. Since he is home schooled, he eats breakfast in his pjs, that way he doesn’t spill all over his school clothes. That was always one of the tips I gave friends..either have your kids eat in their pjs or have an extra outfit ready in case they spill all over their clothes. Hope your kids have an amazing school year :)

[@RachPlusFive]

Thank you! Have a great school year. 😊

[@ljke]

You do not look old enough to have a senior. My last one is a senior this year as well. 😥 You always have great tips! Those light up shoes are so neat! My sister just told me that my nephew is upset because his school banned light up shoes this year. The reason is because they draw attention if they are hiding in a dark classroom. It's so sad that's a concern these days.

[@RachPlusFive]

Thank you. I didn’t even think about that with the lights and now I want to save those shoes for the weekends and get new school shoes.

[@MamaRhiPlans]

You're a genius! What did you use to label the ice packs?

[@RachPlusFive]

Thank you. It’s a paint pen.

[@Danielaleno36_]

Hi Rachel where do you buy your label for kids clothes ?

[@RachPlusFive]

The stamps on the clothes are from The Name Stamp. I found them on Instagram. The stickers are from them too but I’ve seen stickers just like these all over the internet.

[@melissaortiz968]

What name labels would you recommend for clothing & lunch box water bottles ect. Can they be washed & still be visible?. Thankyou In advance..

[@RachPlusFive]

The ones I used in this video are from The Name Stamp (over on Instagram). They are dishwasher safe and I’ve put that to the test haha. I’ve seen ones on Amazon and Etsy too that all claim the same thing. Haven’t personally tried those though. 😊

[@melissaortiz968]

& which ones for water bottles would the stamp work?

[@RachPlusFive]

No. The stamp is for fabrics. The stickers are for water bottles, food containers, folders, notebooks, etc.

[@nicoletodd6]

My baby is going to Kindergarten this year! 😭 I need advice... so the school is a nut free zone here, all he eats is PB! And he's very picky, I don't know what to send him.

[@RachPlusFive]

We went through that and it’s rough! We had to move him to lunch meat and that took a lot of trial and error. Ended up sending mostly snacks and fruit in his lunchbox and gave him a pbj went he walked in the door.

[@nicoletodd6]

@@RachPlusFive Yes, lunch meat will be difficult for him. I don't want the school to think he doesn't eat, lol. But I don't wanna send stuff he won't eat like you said! How long did it take him to eat different foods.

[@RachPlusFive]

I had the same concern and I gave up worrying about the school and their opinions. Snacks (healthy and junk) made up the majority of his box for several weeks and I would throw in the lunch meat either in a sandwich or lunchable style. He got used to it eventually but it did take over a month before his lunchbox looked normal and not like a trip down the snack aisle of the grocery store. I also got a thermos and sent Mac and cheese or spaghettios on really rough days.

[@nicoletodd6]

@@RachPlusFive Noted!!! Thank you!

[@thebusybees2006]

Where did you find the name stamp

[@RachPlusFive]

The stamper and the stickers both came from The Name Stamp. I found them on Instagram. 😊

[@thebusybees2006]

@@RachPlusFive Thank you for letting me know

[@henla6559]

I wanna ask What do you do for lice?

[@RachPlusFive]

We actually had a issue with lice two years ago. It took us weeks to get rid of them until I found the right way to handle it. Over the counter lice treatment. Comb all lice and eggs. Wash hair and then blow dry completely on highest setting (lice and eggs can’t stand the heat). Wash all bedding in hot water. Repeat the blow dryer for the next 3 days. Check hair in 1 week after treatment. If anything is there, repeat all steps. It sucks and sounds like a lot but it works! I hope you don’t have to use these steps and avoid it all together. They have lice repellent shampoo and leave in conditioner. We used those after we got clear and they help.

[@katyping2704]

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[@RachPlusFive]

Of course! 😊

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[@katyping2704]

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[@RitaS0831]

With five children, you need to be organized. You would be pulling out your hair if you didn't. I thought your oldest was going away to college this year?

[@RachPlusFive]

Not yet. But next year I get to learn all about sending one off to college. 😊