Preparation Is Key

mm] — — Preparation is Key @ For Back To School (NAPSA)—Whenkids go back to school, parents are often challenged to squeeze school activities into an already busy day. Devel- oping a plan can help. Here are a few simple tips: e Eliminate the morning rush. Assemble outfits the night before and place shoes, backpacks, handbags, briefcases and jackets by the door. e Reduce car time. Organize a carpool to cut down the numberof days you need to drive the kids around. e Ask for help. Ask the kids to plan lunches and inform you of school activities. Keep a schedule on the refrigerator for easy reference. e Snack right. For nutritious on-the-go snacks, cut up veggies and package them in resealable bags and keep an all-natural ZonePerfect Nutrition Bar in your bag or briefcase. Nutritious snacks can give you the energy and nutrients you need for your busy schedule. Don’t forget yourself. Devote time just for you with a lunch- hour walk or an early-morning stretching session.