Hi friends! ♡
Welcome to the very first issue of A Little More Lovely! I created this newsletter as a place to share the things I’ve always loved most about One Creative Mommy: creative projects, favorite recipes, simple ways to make life easier, fun finds, and plenty of freebies.
I hope that each week you’ll find a few ideas here that inspire you, help you out, and make everyday life feel a little more lovely.
What better time to begin than back-to-school season? This week is all about fresh starts, easier routines, and a little fun to help everyone head into the new school year on a happy note.
Helping Kids Make Friends this School Year
Starting a new school year can be exciting, but it can also feel a little overwhelming—especially for kids who are walking into a new classroom or a new school.
One of the best gifts we can give our children is the confidence to reach out, start conversations, and include others.
In this week's featured article, I'm sharing practical, age-appropriate ideas to help kids make new friends and feel more comfortable during those first few days of school.
➡️ Read the article: How to Help Kids Make Friends at School
MAKE THIS
A simple note or joke tucked into a lunchbox can brighten a child's day and even become an easy conversation starter with a new friend.
Make your own, or download these free notes and jokes.
LIFE MADE EASIER
Create a School-Day Launch Pad
Pick one spot near the door where each child can keep everything they need to grab on the way out: backpack, shoes, jacket, water bottle, sports gear, or anything else that needs to make it to school.
Before bed, take two minutes to reset the space and add anything needed for the next day. No more morning scavenger hunts for the missing backpack, library book, or left shoe.
FROM MY KITCHEN
Quick Breakfast Ideas
School mornings are busy enough without having to figure out breakfast. A little prep can make all the difference! Try make-ahead breakfast sandwiches, yogurt parfaits, freezer waffles, egg muffins, or smoothie packs. Prep a couple of options over the weekend, keep a few easy grab-and-go favorites on hand, and you've got one less thing to think about during that hectic first week back.
MY FAVORITE FIND
If there’s one thing I’ve learned about back-to-school season, it’s this: label everything! Water bottles, lunchboxes, jackets, notebooks—you name it. A few cute labels now can save a whole lot of digging through the lost-and-found later.
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A LITTLE SOMETHING FREE
This week’s free printable is a little something to make back-to-school week easier! This week’s freebie is a First Week of School Checklist to help you remember all those little things that make Day 1 run more smoothly.
Thanks for being here! I hope these ideas bring a little more lovely to your week.
xo, Heidi ♡