Back to School Countdown - Aug 27

Back to School Countdown! Are you ready?

August 27, 2015

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Back to School Countdown, Week 3

It’s everywhere now – the commercials on TV, the specials at the grocery store, the banners in the windows of every shoe store ever. Don’t fret, we’re here for you. If you missed our first two weeks of suggestions, check out Back to School Countdown Weeks 1 and 2. Sleep on timeIt’s hard not to let those bedtimes slide. It’s light out so late, there are parties and BBQs and family visiting. But a gradual shift back to your school-time schedule will make those first two weeks less of a shock for everyone. We all know things get a bit hectic in the mornings, and while 10 minutes longer in bed seems like SUCH a good idea at the time, you will pay serious money to get those 10 minutes back when no one can find their shoes. Work with your kids to set up a schedule and try it out.Check it out >> Five Kindergarten Must-HavesSpeaking of shoesTime to take stock of those winter shoes and rain boots. The fall shoes are in the shops, so it’s a good time to get out there and try them on. There’s nothing fun about dashing out trying to find rain boots mid-September when the forecast is a day into a week-long deluge. I can tell you from experience. A great investment we made last year were rain-proof running shoes ... so very Vancouver!Download JellyBeen, the social mobile app to find the best places to shop, eat and play with kids.Cute video alert! Quaker - The Recital >> PlayWhat if you got the chance to do something you always wanted to do but you had to start today? Goodness Starts Today.

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September 25th.Early Bird tickets on sale now! This Week on VMPreparing for Kindergarten!We chatted with Global News about preparing the littles for school.Contest alert!Enter to win a $325 #VancityMemberDay Prize Pack!Back to SchoolAre you ready? Tips, gear and more! Featured Mom: Morgane OgerThis Leading Mom speaker and trans activist shares her favourite places around town.Four Cool Things... to do before school starts.