9 Tips for Easing Into the New School Year Like a Pro

With summer temperatures still soaring, it might be hard to believe, but the new school year is already right around the corner. Whether your kids are starting school for the very first time or they are well into their school careers, now is the time to plan ahead to make this school year your family’s best one yet. Here are nine tips for easing into the new school year like a pro.

9 Tips for Easing Into the New School Year Like a Pro

A Typical Day with ‘Seasonal’ Allergies

This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of ZYRTEC®. All opinions are my own.

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This year my allergies have been rough. I say ‘seasonal’ allergies questionably, because it hasn’t seemed as seasonal as in the past. Typically, in the spring my allergy symptoms are the worst. However, this year, they still haven’t gotten much better. At least not without medicine.

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A Summer of ‘Firsts’ + First Aid with Puracyn OTC Wound & Skin Care

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This summer has been flying by! July is already almost over and soon school will be starting. Before we start talking back-to-school already, I am still thinking about all the fun we have had so far this summer. It has been pretty eventful with lots of fun-loving moments with my boys.

Favorite Summer Firsts

It’s a Fab Five Friday! July 18th Edition

Who’s excited it’s Friday?

I am just glad this week is about over. It was slightly derailed (I’ll get to that at the end of the post) early on, making it a tough week. Since last Friday, most the memorable moments happened over the weekend into Monday.

Here’s a look back at this week’s happenings (mainly revolving around the little ones, again):

Happy boys with new haircuts

Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse in Downtown St. Louis

This is a sponsored post about Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse. All opinions are my own.

When my husband and I get a chance to have  date night, it always involves a nice dinner, typically at a steakhouse. It’s a good way to wind down, chat, and have some time kid-free. Last week I was invited to Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse in Downtown St. Louis with ALIVE Magazine to sample some delicious food and mingle.

Ruth's Chris Downtown St. Louis Sizzle Swizzle, & Swirl Appetizer Selection