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Is Your Home Ready for the Fast-Approaching School Year?
As summer winds down and school bells start ringing, Tennessee families are getting ready for a new academic year. Preparing your home ahead of time can ease the transition and create a smooth start for everyone in your household. Here are five tips to help you get your home back-to-school ready:
1. Create a Dedicated Homework Station: Designate a quiet, clutter-free space in your home where kids can focus on their schoolwork. Whether it’s a corner of the kitchen or a desk in their bedroom, stock it with essentials like pencils, paper, and a calendar to keep track of assignments.
2. Organize Entryways for Efficiency: Keep busy mornings stress-free by organizing your entryway with hooks for backpacks, bins for shoes, and a spot for lunchboxes. Adding a dry erase board or calendar near the door can help keep track of sports practices, school events, and permission slips.
3. Refresh Closets and Clothing: Go through your children’s wardrobes to remove outgrown clothes and take note of what’s needed. Tennessee’s back-to-school season can be warm, so keep summer outfits accessible while slowly transitioning to fall clothing.
4. Meal Prep for Busy Weeks: Plan and prep meals ahead of time to keep weeknight chaos at bay. Prepping snacks and lunches in bulk—or even cooking a few freezer meals—can make it easier to balance school, extracurriculars, and work schedules.
5. Adjust Sleep Schedules Early: Start easing kids into earlier bedtimes at least a week before school starts. A consistent evening routine helps reset their internal clocks and ensures they're rested and ready to learn.
By tackling these simple steps, your Tennessee home will be ready to welcome the school year with less stress and more structure. Here’s to a successful and smooth back-to-school season!
To buy or sell real estate this coming season, contact Southern Lifestyle Properties at (731) 613-2354.