Dear $$firstname$$,

from the editor

With yellow school buses dotting streets and school supplies filling stores, it’s easy to get caught up in the back-to-school anticipation. I live across the street from an elementary school, and it’s been such a joy to see the school and my neighborhood come back to life in the last few weeks.

But, with all of the excitement, there also comes so much more for already-busy families to do. So, creating simple yet delicious menus is a must. And that’s where we can help!

We hope you're finding lots of helpful back-to-school ideas in your September/October issue of Simple & Delicious! Please drop us a line at editors@bestsimplerecipes.com and let us know what you think!

In your Web Plus, you'll find even more practical tips for getting your kids out the door quickly as well as fast-and-easy snacks for kids and tasty sandwich recipes.

If you're pantry inventory is getting low, these three-ingredient recipes may do the trick. You can put together a tasty meal in no time (and with almost no ingredients)!

As schedules heat up, don’t forget to visit our Web site and search for quick and flavorful recipes on our Recipe Finder. There are thousands of recipes on our site, and we’re sure you’ll find several your family will request again and again. While you’re thinking of it, don’t forget to send us a few of your family’s favorites. Your fellow readers are always on the lookout for great new recipes…and we are, too!

Have a great September! —Mary

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Getting your kids out the door quickly!

Do your kids lag behind in the morning? Try these tips to get them fed and on their way in a dash.

Put on a peppy CD or song and encourage younger ones to finish dressing by the end of it. The winner can use the bathroom first.

For older kids, set a digital timer allowing 10 minutes for a beat-the-clock shower and shampoo for each.

Have shoes and backpacks with homework, supplies, library books and after-school sports gear all packed and waiting at the door the night before.

Let each child pick out a fun alarm clock and set it themselves each night.

Take Mom out of the morning madness and send in the family dog to wake everyone up!

Use your slow cooker to start a breakfast dish the night before…wake to a wonderful aroma and an out-the-door start.

For more quick-and-easy breakfast dish recipes, check out the Recipe Finder.

Get more back-to-school ideas

Prepare your kids for the school year with help from rd.com. You'll find a:

Get-organized checklist
23 lunchbox ideas
School supplies printable checklist
Secrets of A+ students
Preschool countdown and more

Go to www.rd.com/school

noteworthy

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