Back to School Essentials for a Successful Year

It is that time of year and I have been thinking about everything my children will need for back to school. If you are like me, then you like to plan ahead. This year, with inflation at a record high, I have been thinking about the essentials without buying what we don't already have on hand. For example, both of my kids have very nice backpacks that have warranties, so I won't be buying new ones this year. I also have a variety of lunch boxes that they can choose from, so again I won't be buying them new ones. And with our school district no longer providing free lunches county wide, that money is allocated towards our grocery budget. But their feet are ever growing, so new shoes will be on the list.
You can think smart while still sending your children off to a successful school year.




Here are some of my favorite essentials but be smart!
Organize and prioritize for a budget friendly back to school season!

Tips For Choosing ADHD Toys For Super Active Kids at Home and School

Seeing your child with special needs might make you want to do everything to help them. Getting them special needs learning toys is a part of making them feel better. However, finding the most suitable toy for them can sometimes feel nerve-racking. One has to find a perfect pick for children with ADHD (attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder).


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However, considering a few tips, you could find the best ADHD toys for your child. This guide to picking a perfect toy for a special needs child will give you the best tips.

Stressed About Moving? Learn How to Simplify the Process

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Moving house can be a long and tiring process, especially if you are moving long distance. When you have children, as well as a job, you may feel like you are being stretched in too many different directions. This is why it can be useful to think about how best to simplify your move. Not only can this allow you to gain back some of your time, but it may also reduce the likelihood of you feeling burned out.

Natural Defense Against Airborne Pathogens

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With cold and flu season coming up, I was really excited to try FEND which is a safe, natural, and drug free way to boost your body's natural ability to clean the air you breathe. FEND (Fast emergency nasal defense) is the world’s first 100% natural way to filter airborne allergens, pathogens, and other harmful particles from the air you breathe. FEND is a natural mist solution made from a precise blend of hydrating salts. The mist helps your upper airways flush out billions of tiny particles in the air by capturing them on a watery layer as you breathe them in. It is clinically and scientifically proven, and doctor recommended.




Dry airways don’t breathe well. Dryness promotes the generation of respiratory droplets, and our airways fail to clean and filter the contaminants we breathe in. To keep us healthy, our airways need to stay hydrated. That's why airway hydration is the missing link to better health. Using a proprietary mist of perfectly sized droplets and a precise blend of hydrating salts, FEND delivers hydration exactly where it needs to go - from your nose and sinuses to the end of your windpipe. This strengthens your upper airways’ natural ability to clean and filter the air you breathe and keeps dirty air from traveling deep into your lungs or back out into the environment. Fend is not intended to be a simple nasal saline spray. It's supposed to be much more than that - Fend claims it cleanses the upper respiratory airways and boosts your body’s natural immune response by keeping the lungs and the respiratory system cleaner and healthier.


What to Do If You Get Sick While on Vacation

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If you or a family member get sick while on vacation, this can be a worrying time, especially if you’re travelling to an unknown country or one without a well-structured healthcare system. For your kids, it can also be nerve-racking to see a parent having health difficulties, as they might not always be able to identify how serious an illness is. Depending on the severity of your sickness, you might even need to return home, so it’s best to plan ahead before you go on vacation to prevent any nasty surprises. In this article, we’ll be giving you our top tips for what to do if you get sick while on vacation, so that you and your family can be prepared for any eventuality.