"Someone else...
Always seems to know the way"

Lovely Day by Bill Withers

Hi Reader,

Last week I started to write my email with updates on the state of public education funding in the US...then I stopped because I heard some rumblings.

I didn't want to stress you out if the game was about to change

And so I abandoned last week's email to see what would happen. And within a few days...

The funding was released!

The Department of Education (DoEd) froze $6.8 billion in education funding. Much of this funding was for "teacher training, after-school programs, summer programs and services for migrant students and English learners" (source)​

As the days ticked toward the 2025-26 school year a series of states and school districts opened lawsuits claiming the DoEd could not freeze these funds. Congress had to take action to freeze it. And thankfully, the pressure worked- the funding was released on July 25.

I'm so happy to see lawmakers from both parties could come together for education. Though, I fear this is the beginning of a cycle of funding squeezes and freezes.

Keep an eye on public education...and if there's a local nonprofit after school program you love, this is a great time to donate. Many of them rely significantly on grants from the DoEd for funding. My favorites are Our Bridge for Kids and The Boys and Girls Club​

What's New?

🫶 Let's have a check in call!: Debating if your child should start kindergarten "early or late?" Is your kiddo struggling in school? Debating between 2 schools? These 45 minute 1:1 calls are designed to get all your questions answered. Due to the amount of research I do to prep for these calls, I'm raising prices from $70 to $99 on August 1. Book your call now to get the lowest price ever- it does not expire, so you can schedule it whenever it works for you.

🌴 Secret Vacation: Last weekend I took Mike on a secret vacation for his belated birthday. I've been keeping the location secret since I booked it in March! We had a wonderful getaway at Trailborn Surf & Sound in Wrightsville Beach, NC. We swam all day while sipping on pina coladas. PS- this hotel was very family friendly!

Things I Love

💩 Your dishwasher stinks: Yeah I said it- time to clean it! Use this cleaner once a month to keep it fresh.

😍 Minis!: Minis are buy one get one free at Ulta this week! Perfect for travel and surprising the skincare obsessed tween in your life. I stocked up on Clinique's cleanser balm (breaks down thick sunscreen), purse sized Super Goop, and a mini tarte highlighter for a tween in my life who wants to shimmer but isn't ready for makeup.

Thanks for reading today! I hope to see some of you in check in calls- I always love getting to know you better :)