After enjoying the summer sun and making memories, it’s time to prepare for back-to-school season. Discover our practical tips to ease your daily routine and manage the return to a busier schedule.

Set Up an Organized Entryway

  • Install wall hooks to hang keys, bags, and coats. Placing hooks at a height accessible for younger children encourages their independence.
  • Add a shoe rack to keep the entryway clear and tidy if space allows.
  • Assign each family member a small basket to store their hats, sunglasses, and other accessories to prevent them from being misplaced.
  • Put up a memo board with important reminders (signed permission slips, crafts to bring to school, schedule changes, etc.). This will help them prepare everything they need the night before and ensure stress-free mornings.

Prepare Everything to Take Along the Night Before

Gather everything near the entrance: school or work bags, musical instruments, sports bags, chargers, medications… This way, you can grab everything quickly and leave without wasting time!

Prepare lunches in advance to save precious time in the morning. For example, you can pre-cut fruits and vegetables, assemble sandwiches, prepare bags of nuts and other snacks, or simply put leftovers from dinner into a container for an easy grab-and-go the next day.

LC Tip: To prevent cut apples from browning, add lemon juice or soak them in ice water for a few minutes.

Our favourites to make school or work meals and snacks easier:

Bento Boxes

Water Bottles & Travel Mugs

Reusable Food Bags

Lunch Bags

Choose Healthy & Quick Breakfasts

Smoothies are an excellent quick, fresh, and nutritious breakfast. They are easy to prepare, customizable to your tastes, and rich in vitamins. Discover our easy smoothie recipes or our mango smoothie bowl recipe.

Chia pudding or overnight oats are quick and tasty solutions to kick-start the day. Rich in fibre and nutrients and easy to take on the go, they are perfect for busy mornings. Try this carrot cake inspired overnight oats recipe by Ricardo or this berry chia pudding by Trois fois par jour.

Breakfast burritos are perfect for a quick, hearty, on-the-go meal. Here are some suggestions on what to fill it with:

  • Omelette or scrambled eggs (you can add cottage cheese for extra protein)
  • Sautéed vegetables (mushrooms, peppers, spinach, onion, etc.)
  • Cold meats, breakfast sausages, bacon, grilled tofu
  • Shredded cheese
  • Hash browns
  • A drizzle of your favourite sauce

Roll the burrito as tightly as possible. For efficient mornings, prepare several in advance and freeze them. To reheat the morning of:

  • Microwave: Wrap the burrito in a damp paper towel and heat on high for 2 to 3 minutes or until hot.
  • Oven: Wrap burritos in aluminum foil before freezing. Heat the wrapped burrito on a baking sheet in a preheated 350°F oven for 20 to 25 minutes.
  • Stovetop: Reheat over medium heat for 5 to 7 minutes on each side until hot.
  • Air fryer: Preheat to 350°F and cook for 10 to 12 minutes, turning halfway through.

Create a Pleasant Work or Homework Area

Set yourself up comfortably. Choose an office chair and desk that promotes ergonomic positioning. An adjustable laptop stand will help improve comfort and posture, reducing neck and shoulder strain. This type of stand allows you to use your laptop while sitting or standing, reducing fatigue, improving circulation, and increasing productivity by avoiding prolonged periods of inactivity.

Ensure you have enough storage to keep everything within reach and reduce work interruptions when you need to find the cable or pair of scissors you need in the moment.

There might need to be more than ambient room lighting in your space. To avoid eye strain, use more localized lighting, such as a desk lamp, to ensure it illuminates the work area well without distracting shadows.

For productive and energizing work sessions, personalize your workspace with decorative accessories that inspire you, such as photos, wall art, and plants in aesthetic planters. Plants add a touch of greenery and can improve air quality, contributing to a healthier work environment.

Create an Environment Conducive to Deep Rest

Opt for quality bedding tailored to your specific comfort needs. Whether fresh and breathable cotton or bamboo sheets or a cozy duvet to keep you warm, choosing the right bedding is essential for quality sleep.

Eliminating as much light as possible can help you fall asleep faster and enjoy peaceful and restorative sleep. Exposure to light, especially blue light from electronic screens, can disrupt your circadian rhythm and affect your sleep-wake cycle. Turn off screens, cover electronic device lights, and block outside lights with blackout curtains.

To optimize light management in the bedroom, consider installing smart blinds that can be programmed to close and open at specific times. This way, you can wake up gently with natural morning light after a good night’s sleep.