ULTIMATE Back-to-School Prep: Closet Cleanouts, Outfit Ideas, Teacher Gifts, Meal Plans & More!

Get ready to conquer the back-to-school chaos with me in this jam-packed video! Join me, Amy Darley, as I guide you through a whirlwind of preparation that'll leave you totally prepped for the school year ahead. From decluttering and organizing kids' closets to getting their clothes organized for the first week, labeling school supplies, crafting thoughtful teacher gifts, and even whipping up an easy crockpot meal - we've got it all covered. But that's not all! Dive into snack prep strategies, and don't miss our heartwarming back-to-school breakfast tradition. Get inspired, stay organized, and make this school year your best one yet! 🎒📚
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Crockpot Chicken Spaghetti Recipe:
RECIPE:
2 chicken breast
2 cans cream of chicken
1 can rotel
1 can stewed tomatoes
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
1 tsp paprika
salt and pepper to taste
1/4 cup sour cream
2 cups shredded colby jack (if you shred it yourself it will melt so much easier)
1 pound spaghetti noodles
add chicken, seasonings, cream of chicken, and rotel to crockpot and cook on low for 6 hours. Shred chicken once cooked and add sour cream, shredded cheese, and cooked pasta and you’re ready to serve!
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[@MrsAlmaTrumble]

Thank you, everyone who has been praying for our daughter-in-law and granddaughter. Our granddaughter was born this past Tuesday. 7lbs 10 oz 19 3/ 4 long. They are home and doing well. Asking y'all to please pray for her big brother, Alex. He's having a hard time getting used to baby sister. He's use to being the only baby. We appreciate all the prayers for them.

[@christineadams796]

Congratulations on the new grandbaby I'm glad all is well your grandson will be all right he just needs a little time take care and God bless you

[@danazzimmerman5534]

Congratulations! Praise the Lord!

[@MrsAlmaTrumble]

@christineadams796 thank you. God Bless you and your family, too.

[@MrsAlmaTrumble]

@@danazzimmerman5534 thank you.

[@trinitypettie5104]

Congratulations on the grandbaby I’m so little brother will get used to her in no time ❤

[@christineadams796]

Gracie June did a wonderful job helping you clean her room and I hope your kids have a wonderful first day of School 🎒

[@Amy.Darley]

Thank you so much!!!

[@nevergonnagiveyouup1104]

My son goes back to school August 31 and my daughter goes back after Labor Day. I also go through my kids clothes before school starts to see what I can donate and what I need to buy. Great back school motivation 😊.

[@Amy.Darley]

Thanks for watching!!

[@stephanielayson7769]

1. Recess in elementary...lunch in middle and high. 2. If I have to pack the lunch, I pick school lunch 😜 3. Car ride 4. Reading all day long!!! This or that was too much fun! I know your kids appreciate all that you do for them...hope school rocks for them both! 🎆

[@ElizabethAiken-wh4gu]

I homeschool our 5 year old and 3 year old (the 1 year old tags along 😂) and we started back last week. I prep and go through our curriculum before starting, I look through our homeschool co op activities to plan out field trips, get lots of snacks for during the day, I go through their clothes to see what doesn't fit, and get stocked up on basic school supplies. School only takes us 1 hour during the day so I don't have to prep a ton 😊

[@mdmarti1]

You are every teacher’s dream!!! Gifts are so thoughtful and cute!!😍😍😍🥰🥰🥰

[@Amy.Darley]

Awe thank you so much!!!!

[@nataliemccabe496]

BTS video is always one of my favourites! Such great ideas you've shared with all of us. And THANK YOU for not being a perfectionist and keeping it real 🎉!!! All us Mama's need more of that in our lives. ❤

[@Amy.Darley]

Awe thank you!!! I appreciate that!

[@lornasheets8447]

I prefer math over any reading material that is required for school! Now if it’s books I get to pick to read at home, definitely reading! I think your pencils turned out great! I hope your kids are enjoying school so far! ❤

[@darcy7965]

Yes I'm watching this late- sorry was away with Hubby for our Anniversary!! You did a Great job Helping Mom Gracie June!! School Lunch, Reading and Math (sorry love them Both) Recess. Wait till yours are as old as mine - My oldest is 35 and He's a Funeral Director, Son #2 is going to become a Doctor and he's 33. Our only Daughter is almost 29 and she's a teacher!! She did all the Cheer and dance things as well. Love all of your ideas for Back to School. I usually did the morning breakfast for first day untill they all became teenagers and doing the really mom phrases LOL But NEVER EVER doubt what a wonderful, creative mom you are! Much Love Amy ♥♥

[@Amy.Darley]

So sweet!! Thank you so much!!!

[@rianakrige8291]

U are such a cute momma. With all the fun things u do for them and the teachers and all. Well done all the way from South Africa 😘🦋💐

[@Amy.Darley]

Awe! Thanks for watching!!!

[@rianakrige8291]

@@Amy.Darley i Love watching you. U are awesome. Have a blessed week. 😘💐

[@kathleenfrost6563]

I'm a new subscriber. Happy to be here! This or that: I'd choose lunch, I'd pack my own, my mom would drive me to school, and I'd choose reading, Your daughter's clean-with-me segment was so creative! Our trail mix is sunflower seeds, cheerios, semi-sweet chocolate chips, and cinnamon toast crunch. When I scoop out my serving, I add unsweetened shredded coconut and raisins. We go through a ton on trail mix while camping. I love the idea of shredding the chicken using a mixer. Couldn't be easier and another bowl does not get dirty. Blessings for a smooth transition from summer vacation into the new school year.

[@stephaniegaskins7676]

Welcome😃

[@Amy.Darley]

Yummy!!! Welcome!! 😍 Thanks for watching!

[@4Home_with_Michelle]

I'd pick lunch because I love food!! Plus that's the only way you can sit and talk with your friends!

[@jaynecrews2778]

My oldest granddaughter left for her first day of college out of state on Friday. I purchased to plastic handled containers and filled one with first aid items and the second one with Tylenol, Advil, allergy medicine, cold and flu medicine, eye drops, saline solution, thermometer, Chapstick. She loved it! I would choose lunch, bring my lunch and Math.

[@amberlin8668]

This is my daughter’s first year of school, kindergarten. She went to preschool for about 6 months though. We still haven’t gotten a supply list, but on my to do list is buy her shoes, backpack, lunch box, do a Costco run for snacks, etc (I already bought most of her clothes). I’d also like to do teacher gifts, can’t wait to see your ideas. I’d love to organize and clean her room like you did here. Gracie June did such a good job helping!

[@Amy.Darley]

She was so helpful! The teacher gifts were so much fun!!!

[@amyembich518]

Gracie did very good job in her room,hope school is going good so far

[@Amy.Darley]

Yes!! Thank you!!!

[@vyktoriajenkins1501]

Twelfth time watching this, it seems I turn this on anytime I need to listen to something in the background while I get homeschool planning and homemaking stuff done. ❤

[@Amy.Darley]

12 times!! Wow! That's so sweet. Happy you enjoy this one!

[@casandratorres6830]

Please keep making crockpot meals I’m a busy mama and those help so much and the sliders and energy bites I made today and my kids loved em! Just waiting on the spaghetti to finish cooking 😂 Great job Gracie June with your room!😊 Thank you for showing us Amy that not everything has to be perfect and but still is! ❤️

[@Amy.Darley]

Awe! Love to hear that! Quick and easy meals are a must!!

[@maryjanemcaskile-zq8bh]

GJ is so tall! I can’t believe she has grown so fast. Hope they both have a great year.

[@Amy.Darley]

I know!!! Thank you so much!!

[@Taliam500]

Great video! You and the kids did a great job. I love the organizer with the school clothes. I'm going to do that with my daughter. My daughter is staying high school, 9th grade. Besides shopping for clothes and supplies, I schedule hair appt, stock up on snacks, prep my planner with the school and Extra curricular calendars, i check her school computer for any issues, then we Declutter and clean her room. Back to school is hard work. 😊 ❤This or that: 1. Lunch. 2. Pack lunch.

[@Amy.Darley]

The organizer is soo helpful! Hope you enjoy all of the back to school tasks!

[@erinpemberton9310]

Your back to school videos are my absolute favorite

[@Amy.Darley]

Awe thank you! They are so much fun!!!

[@chrissynes3553]

Good job Gracie June! Lunch! You can put plastic wrap over the top of the crockpot, poke a hole of the mixer and have at it. Less splatter.

[@Amy.Darley]

Thanks for sharing!!!

[@darrahcarroll2699]

I look forward to this video every year! I do a big first day breakfast too decorate and go all out.

[@heatherlea7540]

Love your back to school video and breakfast. Keep doing these first day back to school breakfast. I made number pancakes of the school year my son was all the way up to high school and took pictures of him. I also do that for his birthday. He was at home for his birthday from college in May and he requested for me to make him the number "20" pancake for a birthday breakfast. So when they grow up they will remember these traditions. I loved your pencil cookies. So adorable. Hope you and your kids have a great school year!

[@Amy.Darley]

So sweet!!! Love that!

[@RachPlusFive]

I love that you always go big for back to school. 😊

[@leannbetters5389]

Gracie June did a fantastic job helping you out…I would say that it is hard to choose with recess or lunch but I think I would go with recess

[@rachelgarbe3932]

I miss Lisa Frank stuff that my friends and I used to get for school. :::bring back the 90s::::

[@analyaguilar2278]

Your kids are so cute!!!!!! 😊 Love the school prep, you gave me tons of ideas. Thank you so much!! ❤

[@j.christian6801]

Great job Amy on making your children special treats for back to school - that is so sweet! Love the meal too!

[@christierebe3134]

What a great Mom. Hope the kids have a great school year. 🥰

[@mirandawhaley3822]

Good morning Amy!!! Hope to do my back to school prepping this week!!!!😁😁😁

[@Amy.Darley]

I hope this helps!!!

[@ambordx]

I always love your back to school videos. It's so nice to create special memories and moments.

[@terrisouza2692]

Hi Amy, I'm a little late with your video. We had an accident in the family so things have not been easy. What a way to end summer break. I always live your videos and the back to school ones, so inspiring! ❤. Mine start this Monday the 21st, and with all that's going on, needless to say, now it's rush, rush to get last minute things done. I do have a favor to ask and that's having prayers for my middle grandson. I know our church has reached out to us of course but I just want his leg and knee to be OK. Thank you for your videos I truly live them so much❤❤. See you next week.

[@Amy.Darley]

Praying for you and your grandson!! I hope this week is a little better for you!!!

[@adrianne550]

Love your back to school video Gracie June did an amazing job love your crock pot meal !❤

[@mikaylawitmer3888]

I love that all your videos! Thank you for being such an inspiration!!

[@DaynasPage]

Gracie June did so good love the little snap transition ❤

[@Amy.Darley]

She had a lot of fun directing this one!!

[@heathersaltsman6812]

👍 Great Job on getting your room clean and organized 😊

[@vbo9872]

Such a nice home you keep and fun memory creator for your children.

[@michellelazarus7139]

Love those energy bites !! Jamie’s journey showed them before and my kids are obsessed !!!

[@mandystambaugh5738]

I would keep doing the back to school breakfast for them through out their school career. That is an awesome memory for them and something for them to do for their own children one day.

[@lindat913]

Teachers (me) went back August 1st, kids came back August 8. I wish I had meal prepped for the first week!

[@alaynaweis94]

Those first day back to school gifts for your daughter's teachers are so cute and thoughtful! I hope that they enjoyed their gifts! 🥰❤️

[@Amy.Darley]

Awe thank you!!

[@alaynaweis94]

@@Amy.Darley you are so welcome! ☺️

[@piarelata7747]

Packed lunch. I always pack my daughters' lunches and snacks everyday.

[@Amy.Darley]

I love that!!!

[@danazzimmerman5534]

How cute! Your kids are blessed with such a wonderful mom❤❤

[@Amy.Darley]

Awe! Thank you!!!

[@danazzimmerman5534]

@@Amy.Darley❤

[@Itsabountifullife]

You are a wonderful momma.

[@carrieoliver8321]

Way to go Gracie- you did an awesome job directing the video and organizing and cleaning your closet!! Looks great!! 🎉

[@Amy.Darley]

Thank you!!!

[@lizc6194]

Good morning Amy! Always so nice to see a new video of yours 🌞❤❤❤

[@Amy.Darley]

Hello!! Thanks for watching!

[@Aneta-Elena]

Hi! I like your video very much, you did a lot of things. Very nice back to school preparations. Such lovely messages from the 2 of you for them. All kids would be lucky to have parents involved like you. Have a great week!

[@Amy.Darley]

You're so sweet!!! Thank you!!

[@sweetmomma6293]

Great video , love all that you did , first I’d pick lunch time and second I’d pick packing lunch everyday !

[@ACGNikki]

Sweet parents 🤗 Nice to see. 💓

[@amandadavis5658]

Hi Amy, fun to see your back to school video!! I make energy bites too, and if you cool the "dough" before working with it, it's less sticky😊

[@trinitypettie5104]

You are such an amazing mother and I love it I bet your children will be forever grateful for everything you have and continue to do for them

[@Amy.Darley]

You're so sweet! Thank you!!!

[@abbie5492]

You have the cutest back to school ideas! Your kids’ teachers must loveeee you

[@Amy.Darley]

Awe thank you!!!

[@amandasosa7248]

I put your videos on every time I clean. You’re my favorite to watch and get my cleaning motivation. I got my sisters and my older daughters (16 and 18) hooked on watching you and now my 3 year old daughter Ellieana ask me, “mommy can you put on Amy Darley?”. 😆 She even cleans her room all by herself! Thank you for making these videos!

[@Amy.Darley]

Awe!! That's so sweet!!

[@stephaniegaskins7676]

School lunch I only brought my lunch every once in a while during my school days .

[@gabbicurtis1086]

Another great video Amy! Hooe the kids have the best year. I recently learned that vinegar in washer can eat away at the rubber gaskets and hoses so be careful. ❤️

[@lauriemcbride426]

Excellent job Gracie June, praying for a blessed school year 😇

[@Amy.Darley]

Thank you so much!!!

[@TaniaCowling]

Awesome ideas. Wish I knew these when my kids were young.

[@aliosnrichardson1986]

I love your videos. When life feels out of hand, I sit down drink some coffee and watch a few of your videos. Watching what you do gives me motivation to do what I need to do. Hope the kids had a great first day back to school!

[@Amy.Darley]

So happy to hear that! Thank you!!

[@kathleenroby3057]

Gracie June is a natural....following in Mom's footsteps....Great job!!!!

[@Amy.Darley]

Lol yes! Thank you!

[@gladysrobado3684]

Hola amy que lindo verte tan feliz en todos los preparativos del cole de tus hijos 👏👏👧👨 que tengan un gran comienzo con lindos logros ❤👉 desde argentina 🇦🇷🤗

[@gwenseawell2426]

Gracie June you did a awesome job on organizing your closet and filming!! Amy you are so talented and creative in making teacher gifts so thoughtful.

[@Amy.Darley]

So sweet! Thank you!

[@michellelazarus7139]

My kids start September 6 ! We’re in jersey !! We have to get school Supplies each year and new lunchboxes! ❤

[@eileenhoffmann701]

YOUR KIDS GOT SO BIG! GOD BLESS THEM AND THEIR SCHOOL YEAR!!!!

[@Amy.Darley]

Right!? Thank you!!!

[@joanneyoung3995]

Such a great video! I love the back to school gifts and especially the breakfast! Your kids will always have beautiful memories of how you made their first day of school, and someday will tell their kids and probably do the same for them too. I hope they have a great school year and first day back!! ❤️🍎🚌📕📘

[@Amy.Darley]

Yes! So many great memories!!! Thank you!

[@danicahonrado]

You’re kids are so lucky ❤

[@jaenysaldana2400]

I love your back to school videos my daughter started 5th grade this year too😢 but there isn’t any content for older kids and that’s one of the reasons why I love your channel because I’m going through the same things with my 10 year old to yes please keep sharing

[@Amy.Darley]

Of course!! Thanks for sharing!

[@tiffanyloccisano8408]

Omgoodness, Gracie June is getting so big! Great job Gracie on cleaning your room! Looks amazing

[@debbieherrin9982]

Love the back to school breakfast!

[@lornasheets8447]

I would definitely pick lunch for sure!

[@poshbyjodygreeneisen5147]

How thoughtful and creative the back to school breakfast is! And notes ...so sweet! Love all of this! ❤ great job Mama!! I hope you're kids have a wonderful year back! 📚🙏

[@Amy.Darley]

You're so sweet! Thank you!!

[@poshbyjodygreeneisen5147]

@Amy.Darley awe thanks and you're welcome 😊

[@tiffanyable2647]

Amy you have the best cleaning and motivation videos! I made your trail mix for my kids and they loved it! Will definitely be continuing to make! I especially love how you explain what your doing in your videos or what products your using along with a little music here and there.

[@Amy.Darley]

So yummy!! Thanks for watching!!

[@sammyallen9152]

I wanted to give you a compliment I love the pencils with the icing And I think the name Gracie June is a beautiful name.❤

[@Amy.Darley]

Awe thank you Sammy!!!

[@brookepacheco2290]

Amy, this video was so fun to watch and gave me so much inspiration and ideas to do for my kiddos too! Thank you!!

[@Amy.Darley]

Thanks for watching!!

[@nyc10037]

Gracie June you did a fantastic job organizing your closet! Well done!

[@Amy.Darley]

Thank you!!!

[@kathiecrider]

Great job getting those kiddos ready for back to school (where were you when my kids were younger?)!! Always a fun video to watch! Have a great week! 🩷

[@Amy.Darley]

Lol! Thank you so much!!

[@lisak5328]

Good job, Gracie June! I’d choose lunch over recess. Without food you wouldn’t have the energy for recess anyway.

[@stephaniegaskins7676]

Love your videos! Thank you for the recipe. As a single women. I love dinner ideas.

[@Amy.Darley]

Thanks for watching!!!

[@mandierobbins3931]

I am an elementary school teacher and my son will be a sophomore in HS. I like to make the turkey sandwiches, bag them, and then put them in the freezer. He has always taken his lunch so this makes it easy. I also like to declutter and make sure the house is clean and laundry is caught up. This is pretty much a Sunday reset too.

[@Amy.Darley]

That makes it soo easy! Thanks for sharing!

[@mandystambaugh5738]

Good job Gracie helping your mom!! I would totally choose lunch! Our school has some pretty good lunches for the kids and I used to work as a paraprofessional before becoming a stay at home mom. I really miss the kiddos and the lunches lol

[@kimberlylent2226]

Pack my lunch. I pick what I will really eat

[@jennifercrawford3572]

Awesome ideas❤

[@izzypoo22]

Great Job Gracie June! And I would totally choose LUNCH!!!!! 🥪

[@emmalane8076]

Love this video! The back to school pencils were so cute, you did great. I love this videos when you share recipes and cook.

[@Amy.Darley]

Awe thank you!!! I appreciate your support!

[@emilylloyd5477]

School lunch! They knew how to cook in the 90s-00s!🎉

[@Amy.Darley]

Lol!!

[@sarahhouk]

The back to school gifts are so cute!

[@kellyschorstein500]

Love love love your BTS videos! We have our little traditions here of taking each kid to get a treat after their first day of school (we have different treats each day because we have one in middle and one elementary school).

[@Amy.Darley]

Awe so sweet!

[@user-di8tj1wg2l]

I've been waiting for this video, ❤. You're back to school video last year inspired me so so much!

[@Amy.Darley]

Awe! Thank you!!!

[@tammyregester6032]

Definitely, Recess !!

[@kristymarie6065]

Love you Amy!!

[@christinemichael3291]

Gracie June you're a camera natural. Enjoy your school year

[@Amy.Darley]

She is!! Thank you!!!

[@belindagraves-stacey9512]

Amazing job Gracie june. Beautiful family and beautiful soul Amy xx

[@Amy.Darley]

You're too sweet!!! Thanks for watching!

[@mjs.2000]

Gracie June did a really great job 👏👍. I'm sure it was a fun time. I hope they have a fantastic start to the new school year. You're such a fun momma 😊

[@Amy.Darley]

We had a lot of fun! Thanks for watching!!!!

[@joanmisenheimer5894]

I love what you’ve done to your hair.

[@Amy.Darley]

Awe thank you!!

[@jbell4887]

I love what all you do! I have a 16 year old (my oldest) and he still lovesssssss all the “cute” things I do! He may not bring “cute” things with him to school but at home he loves it lol! ♥️ Hope you all have a blessed school year! 📚✏️🚌📓🙏💛

[@Amy.Darley]

Never too old for the "cute" things!!!

[@dianasimons4576]

Gracie June did a great job cleaning! And love the ideas for back to school my boys go back Monday and I have a 10th and 11th graders 😮😮 for me school was a little different so I think I would choose PE (recess) school lunch and reading 😊

[@jacquiebeattie649]

You're so awesome Amy!!! Great ideas. My 3 sons are grown, only one grandson in school. All the others have graduated and moved on to college.

[@Amy.Darley]

Thanks for watching!!!

[@meganevans8787]

In Wales 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 schools don’t go back until the first week in September and we don’t have to buy school workbooks or items for teachers/classrooms. The only thing kids do tend to buy are school bags and pencil cases and that’s generally only for secondary schools (high school).

[@Amy.Darley]

Oh wow! Thanks for sharing!

[@charlenepersiano7835]

My family KZbin family. Thank you for the inspo you are an amazing mama xx

[@Amy.Darley]

Awe thank you so much!!!

[@jodeehayhurst8475]

You are such a great mama! ♥️

[@Amy.Darley]

Awe thank you!!

[@lawdracolley3732]

This is my grandson’s last year of high school so it’s going to be pretty easy