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Back to School Guide for Lafayette!

By Jennifer Ercoli - Publisher Macaroni Kid Lafayette August 8, 2019

It's time for all things Back-to-School! Here is the 2019 Back-To-School Supply Guide to help you eliminate some of the stress of preparing for that first week of school starting. We've got school tips, and meal ideas to start this year strong! Check back often as we will be adding more information.

Tips & Tricks 


10 Books to Ease Back to School Fears

Back to School On a Budget

First Day of School Pictures

Pack a Smile for Lunch! 180 ways to send some love to school

7 Things You Can Do at Home to Make the First Day of School Easier

Back to School Tips: Simple things to do now to avoid a last minute rush

Coping with Back to School Anxiety

Back to School: Bus Safety

8 Things To Do Before Going Back To School

A Handy Checklist Makes After School Time Easier

Read This Before That First Day of School

Are YOU Ready for Parent-Teacher Conferences? 

Special Needs


Surprising Symptoms of ADHD You Need to Know About

Things I “Pack” For an IEP Meeting

The “Get To KNOW Me” Form for Back To School

To the Parent Who Just "Joined" the Special Needs Club

Is It Safe to Share the Truth About My Special Needs Child?

Helping Your Child with Special Needs Get Ready For Back to School

Special Kids...Special Needs for Back to School

Printables, Crafts, & More


Pack a Smile for Lunch! 180 ways to send some love to school

First Day of School Pictures

DIY Back To School Wreath

Make Sure Your Child Has An “OWL-some” Day at School

Pencil Vase - a Perfect Teacher Gift!

Macaroni Made: Pencil Magnets

Free Back to School Printables!

After School Snacks


Cool Treat - Frozen Yogurt Bites

Homemade Granola Bars

Peanut Butter Brownie Cupcakes (not so healthy snack!)

Ants on a Log

Yougurt Drops (a healthy snack!)

No-Bake Peanut Butter, Oatmeal and Chocolate Chip Energy Balls

Sweet Sticky Monkey Bread

Yogurt Covered Blueberries on a Stick

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Easy Weeknight Meals


Healthy, Easy and Kid-Approved: No-Fry Buffalo Chicken Wraps

Pineapple Chicken in the Slow Cooker

Taco Pockets: Your kids will love them!

Easy Enchiladas

10 Minute Parmesan Chicken & Pasta

Slow Cooker Pork Roast Chili

Easy Cheesy Please Me Chicken

Taco Cupcakes

Tortellini Sausage Soup in the Slow Cooker

Easiest Ever BBQ Pulled Pork

Chicken Biscuits

Bacon Wrapped Meatballs: So Easy, So Delicious ~ Fire Up the Grill!

Stuffed French Bread: Easy 30-Minute Meal

Shrimp with Zucchini Noodles

One Pan: Eggplant Parmigiana

Bacon-Wrapped Garlic & Herb Pork Tenderloin

Crockpot BBQ: Three Courses, One Pot Prep!

Basil Shrimp Pasta

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