Hey Mama, Are you navigating the sometimes-rough and usually-choppy waters of back-to-school season?

My kids are grown and flown. But this season is still a lot - even without the school supplies, new teachers, first-day jitters and photos. Because it’s still a new season.

Whether we’re in the thick of momming or not, late summer and early fall often mean more. More structured schedules, more activities on the calendar, more work assignments (whether we work from home or outside the home).

I’ve learned a few things over these many years that have helped me remain calm despite the disruption. I hope they help you too!

1. Be kind to you and your kids! Acknowledge this busier season to each other and extend grace as the whole family starts to get back into the swing of a busier life.

2. Release pressure wherever possible! Everyone feels the stress. What can you do to make it easier on them (and you)?

• Do a little meal planning that includes simple dinners and maybe takeout.
• Put together a checklist of musts that will help everyone get out the door in the morning (and likely involves prep in the evening).
• Don’t add anything new to an already busy schedule(to all you “yes moms” out there, this may require you to say “no”).

3. Remember this is only a season! The newness of back-to-school doesn’t last long. In a matter of a few weeks, life will settle down and everyone will be used to new schedules.

I hope and pray you can enjoy some of the excitement of this new season. Maybe, just maybe, you will be surprised by how smoothly the transition goes.

Check out the Back-to-School Giveaway below. If you enter before Friday, August 25, at midnight, you could win some pretty amazing prizes.

Don’t forget to breathe!

Blessings, Elise

Back-to-School Giveaway! Hurry - Enter TODAY!!

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CALLING ALL MOMS! I’ve teamed up with some amazing friends who want to bless fellow moms in this busy back-to-school season. You’ve worked hard getting your kids back to school and we want to reward you!

We’re giving away three incredible prizes to three lucky moms.

• Grand Prize: A $400 Amazon Gift Card
• Help for Busy Moms Bundle (worth $300+)
• Book Bundle (worth $250+)

ENTER THE GIVEAWAY HERE: https://kingsumo.com/g/qnhwtb/back-to-school-giveaway-for-moms​

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You can earn additional entries! Here’s how:

• Enter daily 8/21-8/25 for more entries
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Please share with your mom friends who need to know about this amazing giveaway!

Thank you so much for entering! We can’t wait to announce the winners.

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IMPORTANT DETAILS:

The Back-to-School Giveaway for Moms runs August 21st through August 25th at midnight. Winners will be randomly selected through KingSumo on August 26th and will be notified within 48 hours. You must be 18 or older to participate. The giveaway is open to United States residents only.

This giveaway is not sponsored by any organization or social media platform. By entering the giveaway, you consent to receive emails from each giveaway contributor as part of her email list. You can unsubscribe at any time. No purchase is necessary. Void where prohibited.

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