Jake wrapped up his first week of Rock Camp at Austin School of Music. He had an absolutely fabulous time and can’t wait to go back next week. They ended the week with their first “live” performance for parents. Here’s a sneak peek of what to expect at the upcoming gig.
“Live” Performance

While we were at Party City, I came across a bargain find for my Halloween decorations: lawn bags with pumpkin faces. I got two packs of 10 for $2.00 because they were buy one get one free. We were able to create our own “pumpkin patch” while cleaning up our lawn at the same [...]

Oprah.com has an excellent section on Back to School Tips for families. They offer advice for:

Tips for morning routines & bedtime
Tips to help your child’s study habits
Tips to help your child in social settings

I especially liked the tips on how to speed up morning routines by making lunches and choosing clothes the night before. [...]