The beginning of a new school year is an exciting time, but it’s also an expensive time. Buying all the lunch gear, clothing, school supplies and backpacks your kids need for the new school year can really add up quickly. On average, families spend around $510 per child on school shopping. That’s a lot, especially if you have multiple children to buy for.
Julie Cole is the co-founder of the award-winning children’s label company, Mabel’s Labels, parenting blogger and mom of six.
All of her children were born via Cesarean Section. Here, Julie shares her story and talks about what it was like to have her C-Sections, how she recovered and how she managed siblings during each recovery.
Choosing a name for your baby is no easy task. Do you choose something super classic and old-school, or do you go with something modern and fresh? Do you play it safe with a popular name, or take a chance with something unique? There are so many things to consider.
You can find just about anything on Amazon these days. From toilet paper to tablets, the mega-popular e-commerce site has every item on your list and has quickly become everyone’s favourite one-stop shop. Heck, for some of us, perusing the site has started to feel like more of a hobby than a necessity.
Here at Mabel’s Labels, we know the importance of a good book. And, because so many of us are parents, we also know the importance of relaxing “mom time”.
So, with lazy summer days on our minds, we asked our staff to each reveal their favourite book and tell us why other moms would love it, too.
Put the kids to bed, pour that glass of wine and get cozy in your favourite armchair. We’ve got a few things for you to add to your summer must-read list!
So, you’re thinking about sending your kids to camp, but where do you start? Where do you find information on camps? What kind of camp is right for your kid? And what stuff should you be buying and packing in preparation?
Chocolate bars, wrapping paper, spaghetti dinners. Been there, done that.
Does the start of the school year have you mourning summer, or are you jumping for joy? Before you break out the champagne, remember to squeeze in any last appointments, get the new backpacks, and label all the things! Oh, and a photo-op! Don’t forget the photo-op!
Here at Mabel’s Labels, we love a friendly competition, especially when it involves food and charity!