Monthly Musings ~ Back to School/Fall August 2021

 Good morning!  I am joining this month's Monthly Musings with Patty and Holly.  This month's topic is Back to School/Fall Planning.

1.  Do you meal plan and prep?

I go through phases of doing this.  The first part of August, I didn't do so well, but the last 2 weeks, I have tried to meal plan over the weekend for the week ahead.  Any prep work is done usually the morning of, unless if I defrost something the night prior to cooking.

2.  How do you buy and organize school supplies?

These days, I don't buy or organize hardly anything.  With a junior in college and a senior in high school, they do their own things.  I did buy a few things over tax free weekend, but with as little as I had to buy, we didn't worry much about the tax free savings to avoid the crowds.

3.  Any back to school traditions?

Typically, I would ask the girls for their input on a meal of choice.  This year, we went out to eat at our favorite Mexican restaurant the first day of school.  I always take a picture the first day as well.

Homeschoo co-op days

This is from my senior's year this year and the picture below was 2 years ago for my oldest's first day of college, via Facetime.

4.  Bring or buy lunch?  Favorite lunchbox item?

My daughter takes her lunch to school, which is usally just a bar of some type with a bagged snack.  She has just spent 2 1/2 years at a traditional school, but she has always brought her lunch.

5.  Favorite thing about back to school then and now?

I do love a routine.  Even when we homeschooled, it was so nice to get in to a schedule during the week.  As a kid, I loved seeing my friends back to school.

6.  Pumpkin spice....love or hate?

Just within the last 7 years did I like the pumpkin flavor.  Now, I like it in almost anything!

7.  Do you decorate for fall?

Why of course!  I usually start September 1st, even though it doesn't cool off until October.  I will probably start mid September, or at least wait until after Labor Day, to display some fall things.  In October, I pull out pumpkins. These are some pictures from last year.

8.  How do you transition your wardrobe to fall?

I add cardigans, since the weather can be cooler or warmer on a moment's notice.  

9.  Favorite fall fashion staples?

I love my lightweight, long sleeve shirts to pair with jeans or pants.  

10.  When does school start where you live?

My daughter attends public school and she started 3 weeks ago.  When we homeschooled, we usually followed the typical school calendar as well.  

Thanks for reading and have a great day!