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

[@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!!!

[@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 ❤

[@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! 🎆

[@mdmarti1]

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

[@Amy.Darley]

Awe thank you so much!!!!

[@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!!!

[@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!

[@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!

[@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! ❤

[@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!

[@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. 😘💐

[@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!!

[@amyembich518]

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

[@Amy.Darley]

Yes!! Thank you!!!

[@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!!

[@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!!!

[@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!!!

[@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!!

[@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 😊

[@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!

[@darrahcarroll2699]

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

[@DaynasPage]

Gracie June did so good love the little snap transition ❤

[@Amy.Darley]

She had a lot of fun directing this one!!

[@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!

[@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

[@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!!!

[@Enpemberton29]

Your back to school videos are my absolute favorite

[@Amy.Darley]

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

[@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!

[@abbie5492]

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

[@Amy.Darley]

Awe thank you!!!

[@Horror_Girl88]

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.

[@RachPlusFive]

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

[@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!!!

[@vbo9872]

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

[@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! ☺️

[@veronica3970]

I am like Gracie June, definitely prefer brining my on lunch, Hope first week of school went well for both of them. Thanks for the extra long video this week

[@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.

[@melindastogsdill3567]

Love your videos. Gracie June did a great job. Love the back to school ideas.

[@stephaniegaskins7676]

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

[@Amy.Darley]

Thanks for watching!!!

[@HeatherS459]

👍 Great Job on getting your room clean and organized 😊

[@brandybistor]

Just stopping by to say we love your channel! My 7 year old daughter likes to watch Amy “Darling” (for whatever reason I cannot get her to say Darley 😂) when she wants to “relax”… pretty funny, but so cute. Just thought I would share, we’ve been watching for quite some time now and never commented. Thanks again for all the great content, truly motivating! 😊

[@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!

[@izzypoo22]

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

[@ACGNikki]

Sweet parents 🤗 Nice to see. 💓

[@lisaowens5547]

Awesome back to school video. Choosing between school lunch and home lunch is a hard one, what if they’re serving something one day out of the week that you like but you can’t get it because you chose the home lunch option lol, as for reading or math, I’m definitely choosing the reading option, me and math do not work well together lol. Definitely gonna have to try your chicken spaghetti recipe, looked so good. Hope Caycen and Gracie June had an amazing first day of school.

[@Amy.Darley]

Thank you!!! Just added the recipe to the description box!

[@Itsabountifullife]

You are a wonderful momma.

[@kathleenroby3057]

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

[@Amy.Darley]

Lol yes! Thank you!

[@lornasheets8447]

I would definitely pick lunch for sure!

[@danicahonrado]

You’re kids are so lucky ❤

[@ambernabors2277]

Way to go Gracie June!!

[@TaniaCowling]

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

[@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 😊

[@stacyl2892]

Love the long vlogs. I watch you while I’m on the treadmill!

[@Amy.Darley]

Love it!! Thanks for watching!!

[@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!

[@AJ8828]

So fun!! Let's see...school lunch vs. pack (so I don't have to think about it and get a variety, lol). Ride with parent rather than bus. (These are the only 2 I could remember, haha.) That's great they had an awesome 1st day, no doubt the BTS breakfast was a big help! :) Our kids don't usually start until after Labor Day. We have a 6th grader, a 3rd grader, and a 1st grader this year, and I can't believe it! I was so emotional last year when our youngest finished Kindergarten 😭. Time sure does fly...Thank you for sharing!!

[@Amy.Darley]

Thanks for watching!! Hope you all have an amazing school year!

[@christierebe3134]

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

[@charlenepersiano7835]

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

[@Amy.Darley]

Awe thank you so much!!!

[@christinemichael3291]

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

[@Amy.Darley]

She is!! Thank you!!!

[@tiffanyloccisano]

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

[@lawdracolley3732]

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

[@tammyregester6032]

Definitely, Recess !!

[@hayleybrown8318]

I only have a 10 month old but I always love your back to school videos lol

[@Amy.Darley]

Lol thanks for watching!

[@michellelazarus7139]

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

[@sarahhouk]

The back to school gifts are so cute!

[@lisak5328]

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

[@piarelata7747]

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

[@Amy.Darley]

I love that!!!

[@emilylloyd5477]

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

[@Amy.Darley]

Lol!!

[@joanmisenheimer5894]

I love what you’ve done to your hair.

[@Amy.Darley]

Awe thank you!!

[@RobynRyan-p5x]

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!!!

[@belindagraves-stacey9512]

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

[@Amy.Darley]

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

[@Horror_Girl88]

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

[@dorrienford5363]

I just love your BTS videos! Also, it was good to hear your opinion on the L.L. Bean backpacks. My oldest is going to 7th grade and his Jansport was too small to hold his chromebook and other books. So I got him an L.L. Bean for this year! I hope the kids have a great school year!💜

[@Amy.Darley]

Yay!! Thank you! Hope your kids have a great year too!

[@lisaveenstra7098]

the teacher cups are so cute:)

[@Amy.Darley]

Thank you!!

[@michellelazarus7139]

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

[@cherylgerwe9243]

Amy, you are so talented ! Wonderful ideas and was to get ready for back to school ! Where did you get Gracie June picture sign above her bed ? Love that !

[@lornasheets8447]

Finishing up the video this morning! I would rather eat school lunch! We always had the option of a cheeseburger, pizza, or a salad bar if we didn’t like what the main entree was! My high school cafeteria food was actually really good!

[@lindat913]

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

[@mikaylawitmer3888]

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

[@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!!

[@JimHarrington-k1o]

I love reading over math. I enjoy thriller and suspense books. Amy, did you enjoy the ending of Survive the Night? It got pretty wild.

[@adrianne550]

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

[@sammyallen9152]

Hi, Amy Gracie June did a great job on her calls at epic recess.❤

[@maryjanemcaskile-zq8bh]

You are the hardest worker on youtube

[@karenpruitt321]

Gracie June did an awesome job dusting, cleaning and organization ❤❤❤

[@Amy.Darley]

I loved having her with me!

[@karenpruitt321]

@@Amy.Darley making memories Gracie June will never forget!! ❤️❤️❤️

[@karenpruitt321]

Pack my lunch!! Of course I’m sure school lunches have changed a lot since 1980 haha 😂

[@toshiamonsonmonson2356]

I cant believe its that time of year again. Where did the summer go. I hope you guys had an awesome summer.

[@Amy.Darley]

I know!!! We did enjoy our summer! Thank you!!

[@ambordx]

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

[@cleopatrastanford1877]

Hi Amy 😊, 1.Recess 2.Pack your lunch and Study Snacks 3. Car Rider Trail Mix Cranberries, Pecans , Dark Chocolate, Plain Chex,and Almond Slivers 😋I appreciate you sharing and teaching me to be better for my family routine. 4. Reading.

[@Amy.Darley]

Hello! Thanks for watching!!!

[@eileenhoffmann701]

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

[@Amy.Darley]

Right!? Thank you!!!

[@ShneiceB]

VINEGAR.....use it as well...been using since before Covid...especially for my towels.....glad to see you, have dropped off a bit from youtube...😊

[@sarasmires]

Mine starts school on Monday it seems like summer has gone so fast this year! and lunch

[@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!!!!

[@lauradelea3518]

Loved this video. My kids are all grown and out of school but you are very organized. Me - not so much LOL. Wish I had these videos when my kids where in school. Love your back to school teacher gifts - so creative. My answers to This or That are: Lunch Pack Lunches Car Rider Reading Gracie June did a great job organizing in her room and so did Caycen!!!

[@Amy.Darley]

Yes, they did!!! Thanks for watching!!

[@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 🇦🇷🤗

[@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!!!

[@Joanna-qv6cz]

Awesome back to school..I miss those days😊

[@Amy.Darley]

So much fun! Thanks for watching!

[@andreastruchen9635]

She did amazing job

[@Amy.Darley]

She did!!

[@venitawilliams3731]

Great job Gracie June!😁

[@meandmygirls8786]

Always enjoy your back to school videos 😊

[@Amy.Darley]

Yay!! Thanks for watching!!

[@sweetmomma6293]

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

[@rachelgarbe3932]

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

[@brandyharris7239]

That’s tough! When I was younger, definitely recess. But in high school, lunch bc that was our social hour. So I suppose it really depends on your age!

[@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!