Every Wednesday in The Feed I talk with Susie Calabrese, Home Expert and Local Realtor here in Connecticut about home tips and life hacks. 

This week Susie shares tips for making the shift from summer to back-to-school smoother by combining emotional prep with practical home updates. She suggests clearing summer clutter, organizing spaces for school gear, adjusting schedules early, and creating family rituals to mark the change. Small maintenance tasks, fresh décor, and simple touches like flowers can help turn the seasonal transition into an exciting reset instead of a stressful rush.