12 make-ahead breakfast ideas that will save your mornings {issue 46}

Plus, a $3000 family bathroom renovation that's bold and smart.

August 19, 2021 No. 46 After a summer of boundless freedom, I'm starting to think there's something reassuring about a steady routine. We'll be back in the swing of meal planning, getting-out-the-door prep, and all the many little things that keep life moving. —Thao     These 12 Make-Ahead Breakfast Ideas Will Save Your Mornings If your weekday mornings include everyone sitting down for a freshly made hot breakfast, please share your secrets. But, for many parents, the hour or so before school looks more like a frenzied scene of trying to get everyone's teeth brushed and bags packed and shoes found and heads screwed on straight before running out the door just in time for the school bus. And what about that breakfast? Yeah, we're talking about a granola bar or muffin somewhere in between the mayhem.   But it really doesn't have to be this way. Here are 12 recipes that some of our favorite cookbook authors and food bloggers — who are, of course, also parents — swear by. read more > cubby coloring page 🖍️ Print out our latest Cubby coloring page for the littles and get them excited about going back to school.   live     We Renovated Our Shared Family Bathroom for $3,000 — And the Result Is Super Bold We did a complete transformation ourselves, and our daughter loves it as much as we do! read more >     The Best Mud Room Organization Hacks I Learned from Designers Mud room organization, but make it really, really stylish. And there's even a ... dog bath?! read more > eat     9 Lunch Boxes and Bags That Work Too Well to Be This Cute These picks are all cute, functional, and back-to-school ready! read more >     We Tried 7 Methods for Storing Berries and the Winner Outlasted Them All Trust me: this is a gamechanger for our budget and nutrition. No spoiled berries here! read more > play     12 Books to Get Any Kid Excited to Go Back to School I'm a former English teacher, so I've personally read every single one of these — they are my must-haves. read more >     This New Target Collection Is Brilliant! Here Are Our 10 Favorite Items. Illustrator Christian Robinson designed every single product I could possibly want in a kid's room. read more > cubby finds: beanbag chairs striped adjustable pear starry night ask maxwell I always angst over kids using public restrooms while on the road! Do you have any tips? — Lizzie Dear Lizzie,   When I saw your question come in I felt really unprepared to deal with it. But since then I've had to stop a number of times and take a 3-year-old to the bathroom, and YES it gave me angst at first. read more > Maxwell Ryan is a father and was an elementary school teacher in NYC before founding Apartment Therapy. He'd love to answer your question: askmaxwell@cubbyathome.com ( trust us ) The Olympian Unsubscribe or Manage Your Preferences  View this email in your browser  Apartment Therapy is full of ideas for creating a warm, beautiful, healthy home. If we've inspired you, we may receive a share of purchases made through this email. Apartment Therapy Media 270 Lafayette Street, Suite 1300 New York, NY 10013 ABOUT | CONTACT US | PRIVACY POLICY | TERMS OF USE