The Kids Are Back in School… Now What?! A Parent’s Guide to Reclaiming Your Sanity
August 6, 2025
Let’s all take a collective deep breath.
The kids are back in school, and for the first time in what feels like 127 years (aka summer), your house is relatively quiet. You might finally be able to hear your own thoughts—or at least finish a full coffee before it goes cold…maybe.
Self-Care Doesn’t Have to Be Fancy
Before we dive into all the dreamy local ways to treat yourself, let’s be real: self-care doesn’t always mean spending money or booking appointments, especially after a busy summer. Sometimes, self-care is:
- Sitting in your car after school drop-off in sacred silence.
- Reading one chapter of a book without someone yelling “MOOOOMMMM!”
- Eating your snack without sharing a single bite.
- Rewatching your favorite show because your brain cannot handle a new plot line right now.
If that’s where you’re at—celebrate it. You’re keeping tiny humans alive. That’s elite-level adulting.
But if you are ready for a little extra something (because, let’s be honest, summer was a full-contact sport), I’ve rounded up some local favorites that will help you feel like a person again….and yes, these are straight from my own personal to-do wish list!
Organize Your Life (Or Just That One Drawer)
You know that pile of mail, art projects, and Important Things™ that’s been migrating around the house since May? It’s time. Call in the calm from Plan & Place, a local organizing service that helps bring order to chaos (no judgment, just joyfully labeled bins).
Give Your Body Some Love
If your body feels like it’s been through a summer of Lego landmines and parkour parenting, a massage from Body, Soul, Massage Therapy is calling your name. It’s the reset button you didn’t know you needed.
And if your skin is still recovering from pool days and popsicle stickiness, book a facial at The Lassi. Your face deserves some TLC too!
Freshen Up Your Space (Because It’s Not a Snack Zone Anymore)
The couch has survived spilled juice, movie nights, and someone’s experimental glitter art. Celebrate its survival (or start fresh!) with some beautiful new finds from Houseworks.
If you’re feeling overwhelmed by your home in general, Polish Interiors can help you rethink your space with style and intention—making it feel more “magazine cover” and less “laundry explosion.”
Dress Your Crew for Fall Photo Season
Fall family sessions are just around the corner (📸 hi, it’s me again!), and if your kiddos grew three sizes since spring, you’re not alone. Check out Lunch Money Boutique for adorable, locally curated outfits perfect for photos and the playground.
Ready to Book Your Fall Session?
Last, but not least on your back-to-school checklist… family photos! Fall light. Crunchy leaves. Snuggly sweaters. You know these are the golden days for family photos. Whether you’re in for a full session or want to snag a mini, don’t wait too long—these spots go fast.
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