9 Tricks to Make Back to School Shopping Fun (Rather Than a Battle!)

Before kids, Kara was the sort of gal who backpacked around Europe in heels (true story), rocked tiny hats and really big bows (sometimes at the same time), and liked to think she was always up for an adventure. After kids, she wore yoga pants. Lots and lots of yoga pants. And worked on creating a permanent indent in her couch. She succeeded. In an effort to get her groove back, she started the lifestyle blog Fabulistas, where she features glittery fabulousness for moms and their kids, brings adventure back into her life with the Fun Project, and generally makes other parents feel better about their housekeeping skills. Find her on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and Pinterest.