I don't have any school-age children yet. However, when I was growing up, my mom always had us put out school clothes out the night before we went to bed! That way, you aren't running around in the morning trying to match clothing and find matching socks and shoes and such.

For the older children, they can put their own clothing out...right down to the hats, hair bands, and everything. (Just check on their selections before bed to make sure they are what you want them to wear =) For the younger ones, it's a good way to get them involved and excited about the school. They can help you choose and it can be part of the bedtime routine!

I think this just saves alot of stress in the morning. I still sometimes put my clothing out the night before. For example, I always pick out what I'm going to wear to church and I pick out my daughter's clothing too.

Oh and to go along with it, it's also a good time to make sure backpacks are cleaned out, all permission slips, etc are signed and prepped to go in the morning!

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Bekah
Co-founder and CEO of the NOVITZKE FAMILY INC.