Haskill Lately: Back-to-School, Haskill Creek Wellness Bar & The Chlorophyll Water Hype

Back-to-school season always seems to arrive in a rush. One week it’s summer evenings and slow mornings, the next it’s early alarms, packed lunches, sports practices, and carpool coordination. The transition can feel overwhelming, but with a little planning and some intentional routines, it’s possible to move into the season with a sense of calm instead of chaos.

At Haskill Creek, we’ve been thinking a lot about what helps keep families grounded during this busy shift. Sometimes it’s the smallest systems—like setting aside a Sunday reset or carving out a few quiet minutes for yourself—that make the biggest difference. Here are a few simple ideas that can help you stay organized and sane this fall:

• Spend an hour on Sunday resetting—wash uniforms, prep snacks, and check the family calendar.
• Use color-coded calendars so each family member has a clear, quick-glance schedule. We love the skylight digital calendar that helps keep everyone’s schedules in one, easy-to-read place.
• Set up a snack station for grab-and-go healthy options after school. Granola bars and beef jerkey are some of our favorite, easy options.
• Coordinate carpool swaps with other parents (how else could you do it?!)
• Create a drop zone at home for backpacks, shoes, and sports bags.
• Simplify mealtime by making easy, fan-favorites that everyone will eat and are easy on time: think… tacos!
• Wake up earlier than the kids to try to get yourself organized before school drop off chaos (Colette’s still working on this one…)
• Keep an “emergency” bag in the car with socks, snacks, and water.
• Celebrate the small wins—sometimes that’s just getting everyone out the door on time.

This season isn’t only about managing schedules—it’s also about fueling yourself well. That’s why we’re so excited to share that the Haskill Creek Wellness Bar will be opening on September 1. We’ll start with a soft open next week, offering smoothies, coffee, and clean coffee alternatives to give you the energy you need for those busy mornings. We’ll be open Monday through Thursday from 8 AM to 4 PM, and we’d love for you to stop by and see us.

If you’ve been indulgent over the summer with lots of meals out, an extra glass or two of rose, and generally burning the candles at both ends, you’re not alone. We’ve been there too and we’re looking forward to more balance as the days get shorter. We’re planning to do the Kroma 5-Day reset again this fall, if you’re interested, definitely come in the store and check it out/ask us questions. We’re also detoxing in other ways… chlorophyll water has been all over our instagram feeds, so we decided to take a look at the research, and see what the hype is all about. If you’re curious too, check out our blog post here.

And if you want even more inspiration throughout the week, our Instagram community is the place to be. We share daily ingredient deep-dives, behind-the-scenes glimpses of life at the boutique, seasonal living tips, and real-time updates on what’s new in-store. Come join us at @haskillcreek
and be part of the conversation.

Here’s to a grounded and joyful start to the school year—we’ll be right here with you, coffee (or smoothie) in hand.