How are you preparing for the new school year?

I work also but not full time. I work 25 hours per week, 5 hour shifts 5 days a week. Plus I have young kids- a 6 year old and a 2 year old. The oldest will be in first grade so my day time hours will be a little more free and the 2 year old still naps for a couple hours in the afternoon *knock on wood*. I think she's going to be like me- likes her sleep!

That said, I am getting the house decluttered and minimizing down. I also plan menus and try to use the crockpot since I work evening hours and am not around for supper so this will just carry over.

I already changed my schedule with work to two specific days off, mondays and saturdays. I am taking 4 online classes and 1 at the school and that one is on monday so obviously I have to have it off. Saturdays are so I have time for family or any extra studying. I may decide to take an extra day off during the week later on if need be....

And I will be making up a daily list and EVERYONE, whether they like it or not, will be pitching in to help more. I already approached dh about taking over certain chores completely so we need to sit down and discuss who will do what.

Other then that, I made sure to get all my school related things done today so all I need to do now is get books (not available until the first week of august) and some supplies.

I don't work in the sense that I get a paycheck, but I will be managing our bills, household, three kids and my school work while my husband deploys to Iraq this coming fall.

I've already put together a tentative schedule on how I plan to get things done. It usually works best for me that way so I'm hoping it works out!

I'm going to start making and freezing meals so that I won't have to cook for my family too often once school starts :)

buying my books early and reading... :) I have three kids so it helps a ton to get ahead while I can...

I work 50-60 hrs a week. lucky i don't have kids so am hopeing that i can fit in 3 courses but it may end up being only 2. I need to get my meal plan in better order ( my wife does't cook ) that declutter idea is also a good one. Maybe i should do that instead of sitting hear writing posts

I empathize with you. I am single, no kids, and still have a difficult time juggling work, school, boyfriend, etc.! Kudo's to you. Just keep it up.

How much were your books this semester? Books are sooo expensive!

I work 3 days a week and my youngest is starting preschool and my oldest is going into 2nd grade. I also need to declutter my house. I need to find some crockpot recipes for my family. I will only be gone 3 evenings a week. Has anyone ever bought their books off ebay? I did for this summer and saved a lot of money. My books would have been over $300. On ebay, I paid $110. It is definitly worth it. I hope everyone has a good fall semester. Good luck to all. It will be here before we know it. Have a great day!!!