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Boost Your Back to School Posts with These Hashtags

August is Back to School Month! Do you plan to post on your public social media platforms? Using hashtags is a great way to attract a wider audience. If you are searching for inspiration, check out the following hashtags for going back to school.

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General

  • #BacktoSchool
  • #BacktoSchoolMonth
  • #BacktoSchool2026
  • #School2026
  • #SchoolYearBegins
  • #2026to2027SchoolYear
  • #BringOnTheSchoolYear
  • #September
  • #August
  • #School
  • #EndofSummer
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School Shopping

  • #BacktoSchoolShopping
  • #SchoolSupplies
  • #BacktoSchoolHaul
  • #SchoolList
  • #NewClothes
  • #SchoolFashion
  • #SchoolStyle
  • #Style
  • #MySchoolStyle
  • #SchoolBag
  • #BackPack
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Teachers and Classes

  • #Education
  • #SchoolDay
  • #SchoolDaze
  • #SchoolTime
  • #SchoolLife
  • #Class
  • #BackInClasses
  • #BestClass
  • #Homework
  • #NoHomework
  • #SchoolVibes
  • #BackInSession
  • #Teacher
  • #TeacherLife
  • #BestTeacher
  • #TeachersOfInstagram
  • #Teach
  • #ClassroomDecor
  • #TeachersFollowTeachers
  • #TeachingTips
  • #EducationMatters
  • #Inspire
  • #Student
  • #Freshman
  • #Sophmore
  • #Junior
  • #Senior
  • #LastYear
  • #Classof2027
  • #SeniorYear
  • #GraduationYear
  • #Preschool
  • #Kindergarten
  • #1stGrade
  • #2ndGrade
  • #3rdGrade
  • #4thGrade
  • #5thGrade
  • #6thGrade
  • #7thGrade
  • #8thGrade
  • #9thGrade
  • #10thGrade
  • #11thGrade
  • #12thGrade
  • #Elementary
  • #MiddleSchool
  • #JuniorHigh
  • #HighSchool
  • #Homeschool
  • #College
  • #GradSchool
  • #VirtualLearning
  • #HomeSchool
  • #FirstDayofSchool
  • #FirstDayTeaching
  • #1stDayofSchool
  • #IGotThis
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Student Life

  • #SchoolLunch
  • #SchoolSpirit
  • #SchoolMemories
  • #SchoolCelebrations
  • #BacktoBooks
  • #SchoolFriends
  • #Friends
  • #BestFriends
  • #Friendship
  • #NoBullying
  • #BeAFriend
  • #SchoolFun
  • #FallReady
  • #NotReady
  • #SchoolSelfie
  • #SchoolActivities
  • #Sports
  • #MadeTheTeam
  • #Band
  • #DramaClub
  • #AfterSchoolActivities
  • #HighSchoolFootball
  • #Football
  • #Homecoming
  • #HomecomingDance
  • #ExtraCurricularActivities
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Parents and Children

  • #Memories
  • #SchoolMemories
  • #BacktoSchoolPhotos
  • #FirstDayPhotos
  • #BacktoSchoolSelfie
  • #MomLife
  • #DadLife
  • #ProudMom
  • #ProudDad
  • #QuietHouse
  • #PTA
  • #CarPool
  • #BusRide
  • #BusRideSquad
  • #BusStop
  • #BestYear
  • #ReadyForChristmasBreak

Enjoy your back-to-school time!

Essential Back to School Savings Strategies

Did you know August is Back to School Month? Are you ready? Sending your children back to class does not have to break the bank. Start with a plan to stay within your budget. If you are searching for tips, check out the following practical, family-friendly ways to save money while still setting your kids up for success.

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1. Shop What You Already Have

Before buying anything new, go through your supplies already on hand. Keep track of your inventory or supplies to focus on essentials.

  • Supplies: Gather last year’s supplies. Find pencils, binders, folders, calculators, and backpacks.
  • Test: Take your time to test markers and pens instead of replacing everything. Check for tears and other
  • Reuse: Find last year’s lunchboxes and water bottles to reuse to start school.

2. Buy Smart

Carefully go over your inventory list with the school’s supply list for your child’s grade. Create a shopping list.

  • Ads: Check store flyers for weekly deals and specials. For example, search for 25¢ basic notebooks.
  • Price Comparison: Compare prices at different places like Walmart, Target, and your local dollar stores.
  • Off Brand: When possible, buy store brand items. In most cases, the items are just as good
  • Buy Bulk: Split bulk items with another parent.
  • Start With the Necessities: Buy your basic supplies early. Then wait until after school starts for clearance deals on extras items.
  •  Use the Teacher’s List: Avoid overspending by sticking to your teacher’s list.

3. Save on Clothes

Sort out your child’s clothes. Create a list of “must haves” to return to school. Donate any clothes that no longer fit. Discard stained or unusable clothing.

  • Pick From Your Closet: After sorting your child’s clothing, pick outfits to start the school year. Focus on mix-and-match basics instead of full outfits.
  • End of Summer Deals: Shop specials, clearance items, and end of summer deals. Summer clothing is still a great option to begin the school year.
  • Shop Secondhand: Thrift stores and consignment shops can be goldmines for back-to-school outfits. Visit your local thrift stores for the basics.  Let your kids pick 1–2 “fun” items to feel excited about going back to school.

4. Pack Lunches (and Snacks!)

  • School Lunches: Daily lunch costs quickly add up. Check with your child’s school to learn about free or reduced lunch programs.
  • Lunches From Home: Prep simple, budget-friendly meals. Consider peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, wraps, cut fruit or homemade lunches.
  • Reusable Containers: Use reusable containers to avoid waste and save money.  

5. Use Community Resources

Check for different events in your community to help with your back-to-school costs.

  • Community Events: Check local churches, your school district, and libraries for free supply drives,
  • Social Media: Join local Facebook Groups, Mom to Mom Groups or  Buy Nothing Groups. Post your needs within the groups. Many offer free or low-cost items.  
  • Ask: Do not be afraid to post your needs to your social media accounts. Often friends or relatives have extra supplies left over from older children who do not use them.
  • Backpack Events: Some areas offer backpack giveaways. Depending on the type of event, the backpacks may contain school supplies.

Kids do not need all brand-new items to succeed. Confidence, routine, and feeling prepared matter more than name brands.

Embrace August: 31 Self-Care Activities for a Healthier You

Welcome August!  Are you ready for a new month? The start of August is the perfect time to focus on taking care of yourself. Self-care is essential to your overall wellbeing. If you are searching for inspiration, consider the following self-care ideas for August.

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  1. Make an affirmation to take care of yourself. You deserve it! If needed, write your affirmation to self-care down. Tape your written pledge to your mirror.
  2. Stay hydrated. The last days of summer are usually warm. Staying hydrated is essential to your health.
  3. Get a haircut. You don’t have to get a new style. Go get a trim.
  4. Write all your thoughts down in a journal.
  5. Buy yourself flowers or anything that draws your attention. Purchasing small items is a great pick me up.
  6. Declutter a drawer, closet, or room.
  7. No screen time. For example, do not look at your phone at dinner or after 6 pm.  
  8. Volunteer at a dog shelter, rescue, or soup kitchen.
  9. Go for a walk.
  10. Go to lunch with friends or family.
  11. Visit an older relative.
  12. Call a friend to chat.
  13. Make a homemade meal.
  14. Do an in-home spa day.
  15. Get enough sleep. Go to bed earlier or take a nap.
  16. Take a long bubble bath.
  17. Go to the Farmer’s Market for fresh fruits and vegetables.
  18. Try a new recipe.
  19. Do crafts. (It’s never too early to start making Christmas ornaments,)
  20. Watch inspirational videos.
  21. Meditate or pray for at least 10 minutes a day.
  22. Create a vision board.
  23. Try a new exercise routine.
  24. Sip on a warm beverage and binge watch your favorite series.
  25. Indulge and eat your favorite dessert.
  26. Go for a hike. Many parks offer hiking trails for beginners.
  27. Create a new playlist.
  28. Go for a long drive. Take the scenic route.
  29. Take steps to be healthier . Eat more fruit and vegetables.
  30. Spend a day relaxing. Read a book.
  31. Celebrate! You made it through August.

Self-care is not selfish. Remember if you need help, reach out to a professional. Have a great month!  

Photo Prompts for August 2026

Tomorrow is the start of a new month. Are you ready for August? Do you want to get out and take photos? If you are searching for inspiration, consider the following photo prompts for August.

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  1. August Selfie
  2. Letters
  3. Out of Focus
  4. Inspirational
  5. Time
  6. Patterns
  7. Something You Desire
  8. Green
  9. Eyes
  10. Hidden
  11. Strangers
  12. Unbalanced
  13. Silhouette
  14. Routine
  15. Haze
  16. Black & White
  17. Together
  18. Nature
  19. Sunset
  20. Something Yellow
  21. Below
  22. Obsession
  23. Detailed
  24. Faceless Self-Portrait
  25. Upclose
  26. Childhood Memory
  27. Cannot Live Without
  28. Waterscape
  29. Street Photography
  30. Summer’s Ending
  31. Photographer’s Choice

Have a great month!

Drawing Prompts for August 2026

Are you ready to create art in August? Drawing is a simple and fun way to let your imagination soar. Do you need drawing ideas? Check out the following drawing prompts for August for inspiration.

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  1. August Self-Portrait
  2. Beach Scene
  3. Current Mood
  4. Flowers
  5. Clouds and Skyline
  6. Sunset Scene
  7. Friendship
  8. Need
  9. Letters
  10. Childhood Memory
  11. Music
  12. Green
  13. Hidden
  14. Nature
  15. Colorful
  16. Stairway
  17. Inspirational
  18. Water Scene
  19. Time
  20. Note
  21. Eyes
  22. Streets
  23. Patterns
  24. Morning
  25. Someone You Love
  26. Whimsical
  27. Dream
  28. Smiles
  29. Family
  30. Summer’s End
  31. Artist’s Choice

Have a fantastic month! Happy drawing!

Top Vegetables to Freeze for Quick Meals

The local Farmer’s Markets are already going strong. It’s the perfect time to stock up on vegetables. Freezing vegetables is a great way to save money, reduce waste, and make quick meals easier. Some veggies freeze beautifully, while others need a little prep (like blanching) to keep their texture and flavor.

Best All-Around Freezer Vegetables

The following vegetables hold up well in both taste and texture. These vegetables are perfect for soups, stir-fries, and casseroles.

  • Broccoli: Cut your broccoli into florets. Then blanch broccoli and freeze.
  • Carrots: Slice or dice your carrots to the desired size. Next blanch your carrots and freeze.
  • Green Beans: Trim off the ends of your green beans. Snap or cut to desired size. Then blanch your green beans and freeze.
  • Peas: Shell your peas. Then blanch briefly and freeze.
  • Corn: Freeze your corn either on or off the cob but blanch first.
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Vegetables You Can Freeze Without Blanching

The following vegetables are super easy to prepare. Just chop and freeze. Consider freezing in smaller portions depending on the use.

  • Onions
  • Garlic
  • Bell Peppers (Great for cooking but will lose their crispness)
  • Celery
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Leafy Greens

The following vegetables are best for cooking later. They do not hold their crispness to use in salads after thawing. They are best for soups or pastas. Blanch these vegetables quickly, squeese out water, and freeze in desired potions.

  • Spinach
  • Kale
  • Swiss Chard
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Vegetables Best Frozen for Use in Recipes

The texture of these vegetables will change when they are frozen. Most will soften but they are still very useful for soups, sauces, casserole or baking recipes.

  • Tomatoes: Freeze your tomatoes whole or chopped. If you have your own garden with abundance of tomatoes, freeze them to can later. For example, frozen tomatoes are perfect for canning spaghetti sauce.
  • Zucchini and Other Squashes: Slice and blanch your vegetables.
  • Eggplants: Cook your eggplant first for the best results. You can simply blanch the eggplant. But their texture is better if cooked.

Quick Freezing Tips

Pinterest has all sorts of recipes for freezing vegetables. The site is a wonderful resource. But here is the basic terminology.

  • Blanching: This is a key step for most vegetables. Briefly boil your vegetables then place them in an ice bath. The process helps preserve the flavor.
  • Dry: To prevent ice crystals forming on your vegetables, dry well before freezing.
  • Flash Freeze: Spread your vegetables out on a tray then place them in your freezer. Flash freezing prevents clumping.
  • Proper Containers: Use freezer bags or containers to properly preserve your vegetables. Laying your freezer bags flat allows you to save space in your freezer. Remember to label your containers with dates.

Freezing vegetables is a great way to stock up for the winter months.

Journal Writing Prompts for August 2026

August is almost here. Are you looking forward to writing in your journal as summer slowly comes to a close? If you are searching for inspiration, consider the following journal writing prompts for August.

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  1. How did July go for you, your family, work, and community? List the highs and lows of the month?
  2. Write out your goals for August 2026.
  3. Write out your goals for the rest of the year.
  4. Create an action plan to accomplish your goals. Is there anything holding you back from achieving these goals?
  5. What is your proudest moment to date? Go into detail.
  6. What events or activities do you want to do before summer ends? Create a list.
  7. What in your life brings you the most happiness and joy? Why?
  8. Describe your day in 20 words or less.
  9. What are you doing to prioritize self-care in your life? Do you need to work on taking care of yourself?
  10. What is your favorite time of day? Why is this time important to you?
  11. How has your life changed since last August?
  12. How do you like to spend a rainy day?
  13. Write a letter to your future self.
  14. Write about forgiveness. Do you need to forgive someone? Or forgive yourself for past actions? Go into detail.
  15. Create a restaurant review.
  16. Free write for 15 minutes.
  17. What made you laugh today? Why was this incident so funny?
  18. What worries do you have right now? What steps can you take to alleviate these concerns?
  19. Who was the last person to give you a compliment? What did they say?
  20. Write out songs that would be the soundtrack of your life.
  21. What is one thing you could change about yourself right now?
  22. What are your current values? How have they changed over the years?
  23. What currently inspires you?
  24. What do you think makes you unique?
  25. If you could travel anywhere in the world, where would you go? Why?
  26. Write about something in your life that you have never told anyone.
  27. Who do you admire? Why?
  28. Write about your favorite book from your childhood.
  29. Write about the last dream you remember.
  30. Write about the last time someone helped you. What was the situation?
  31. Write about the last photo you took. Go into detail.

Happy August! Keep writing!

25 Quotes for August 2026

August is just around the corner! Are you looking for the perfect words to convey your emotions about the upcoming month? Incorporating quotes is an excellent way to articulate your feelings in your social media posts. If you are searching for inspiration, check out the following quotes for August.

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  1. “August is the slow, gentle month that stretches out the longest across the span of a year. It yawns and lingers on with the light in its palms.” — Victoria Erickson
  2. “August rain: the best of the summer gone, and the new fall not yet born. The odd uneven time.” — Sylvia Plath
  3. “August slipped away into a moment in time, ’cause it was never mine.” — Taylor Swift
  4. “This morning, the sun endures past dawn. I realize that it is August: the summer’s last stand.”— Sara Baume
  5. “Breathe the sweetness that hovers in August.” — Denise Levertov
  6. “In August, the large masses of berries, which, when in flower, had attracted many wild bees, gradually assumed their bright velvety crimson hue, and by their weight again bent down and broke their tender limbs.” — Henry David Thoreau
  7. “August is a time of growing up, of forgotten forever’s, full of the sweetest intent.” – Meka Boyle
  8. “Those late August mornings smelt of autumn from day-break till the hour when the sun-baked earth allowed the cool sea breezes to drive back the then less heavy aroma of threshed wheat, open furrows, and reeking manure.”— Colette
  9. “August is the border between summer and autumn; it is the most beautiful month I know.” — Tove Jansson
  10. “August is that last flicker of fun and heat before everything fades and dies. The final moments of fun before the freeze.”– Rasmenia Massoud
  11. “If June was the beginning of a hopeful summer, and July the juice middle, August was suddenly feeling like the bitter end.” — Sarah Dessen
  12. “Caught in the doldrums of August we may have regretted the departing summer.”– Denis Mackail
  13. “August was nearly over — the month of apples and falling stars, the last care-free month for the school children. The days were not hot, but sunny and limpidly clear — the first sign of advancing autumn.”— Viktor Někrasov
  14. “It was August, and the fields were high with corn.” ― Melanie Gideon
  15.  “Less than a month ago, all of August still stretched before us – long and golden and reassuring, like an endless period of delicious sleep.” ― Lauren Oliver
  16. “Some days in late August at home are like this, the air thin and eager like this, with something in it sad and nostalgic and familiar.”— William Faulkner
  17. “August used to be a sad month for me. As the days went on, the thought of school starting weighed heavily upon my young frame.” ― Henry Rollins
  18. “Today is the first day of August; it is no longer July. Summer passes, and Summer friends will melt away like snow in spring.” ― Rolf van der Wind
  19. “August creates as she slumbers, replete and satisfied.”— Joseph Wood Krutch
  20. “August of another summer, and once again I am drinking the sun and the lilies again are spread across the water.” — Mary Oliver
  21. “It is best to be born in April or August when the life-giving Sun is in its exaltation . . . for then we enter the sea of life on the crest-wave and are backed in the battle of existence by an abundant fund of vim and energy.” ― Max Heindel
  22. “August is the month of the high-sailing hawks.” – John Burroughs
  23. “That August time it was delight / To watch the red moons wane to white.” — Algernon Charles Swinburne
  24. “The sun was still all August, although calendar August was almost two weeks gone.”– Stephen King
  25. “No one can believe that God is not good when the August gardens are in their heyday.”– Gladys Taber

Cheers! Have a great month!

Hashtags for August 2026

August is almost here! Are you ready for the new month? Do you plan to post to your public personal or social media platforms? Using August themed hashtags is an excellent way to attract a wider audience. If you are searching for inspiration, check out the following hashtags for August.

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  1. #August
  2. #August2026
  3. #HappyAugust
  4. #WelcomeAugust
  5. #HappyAugust2026
  6. #WelcomeAugust2026
  7. #GoodbyeJuly
  8. #NewMonthNewGoals
  9. #NewMonth
  10. #NewGoals
  11. #AugustChallenge
  12. #AugustGoals
  13. #August1st
  14. #AugustSelfie
  15. #AugustMood
  16. #AugustVibes
  17. #AugustCelebrations
  18. #AugustBirthday
  19. #AugustBaby
  20. #BacktoSchool
  21. #BacktoSchool2026
  22. #BacktoSchoolVibes
  23. #BacktoSchoolMood
  24. #BacktoSchoolShopping
  25. #AugustFavorite
  26. #AugustWedding
  27. #AugustBride
  28. #AugustGroom
  29. #WeddingTime
  30. #AugustParty
  31. #AugustLove
  32. #Love
  33. #Family
  34. #Friends
  35. #GetOutdoors
  36. #AugustHike
  37. #1stAugustHike
  38. #AugustHiking
  39. #GoGeocaching
  40. #GeocachingAdventures
  41. #StillSummer
  42. #EndlessSummer
  43. #SummerVibes
  44. #AugustAdventure
  45. #AugustCamping
  46. #CampingAdventure
  47. #Nature
  48. #AugustPhotoChallenge
  49. #AugustSunrise
  50. #FirstAugustSunrise
  51. #FirstAugustSunset
  52. #AugustSunset
  53. #Travel
  54. #TravelAdventure
  55. #AugustTravels
  56. #AugustTravels2026
  57. #AugustVacation
  58. #Weekend
  59. #WeekendFun
  60. #LastAugustWeekend
  61. #AugustVacay
  62. #VacationTime
  63. #AugustFun
  64. #BestAugustEver
  65. #EpicAugust
  66. #AugustBlessings
  67. #Blessed
  68. #PrayforPeace
  69. #EndofSummer
  70. #BringonSeptember

Happy August! Have a fantastic month!

Rediscover Your Hometown: Local Adventure Ideas

July is almost over. Summer will slowly come to an end. Soon, school will start, schedules fill, and the weather grows colder. Time to get out and explore. You don’t need to travel a long distance to enjoy the last days of summer. Be a tourist in your hometown, which is a fun, budget-friendly way to rediscover the place you live! If you are searching for inspiration, check out the following tips and ideas to help you make the most of your local adventures.

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Plan Like a Tourist

  • Research: Check your town’s tourism website or Chamber of Commerce. Next find local Facebook Events for hidden gems and upcoming activities.
  • Online Resources or Apps: Use TripAdvisor, Yelp, or Google to find different areas to visit. See what travelers recommend in your area.
  • Theme: Pick a theme for the day or week. For example, one day is for historical sites in your area. Your next one is all about nature or food. Then a week or another day focuses on art in your area.

Explore Like a Newcomer

  • Guided Tours: Take a guided tour of museums, historic homes, or breweries. If your town offers walking tours of historical sites or ghost tours, check out the schedules and go.
  • Visit Local Landmarks: Even if you’ve passed the landmarks or monuments a hundred times, go visit.
  • Geocaching: Go Geocaching or do a scavenger hunt in your city. Use the Geocache app or print lists of different items to find.

Enjoy the Outdoors

  • Parks: Check out all your local or state parks.
  • Hiking: Go for a hike on local trails. Many venues offer beginners hiking trails which are easy to navigate and perfect for families.
  • Picnic: If you visit parks or go hiking, bring a picnic. Enjoy a simple meal outdoors.
  • Water Fun: Research beaches, lakes or rivers in your area. Spend time learning kayaking or paddleboard. Try a different beach, lake, or river each week. Go tubing down a local river. Or simply spend a day at beach. Go swimming, build sandcastles, and relax.
  • Community Events: Look for free concerts, outdoor plays, theater productions, or movie nights in the park. Bring a blanket or chair and enjoy the evening.
  • Look for Art: Explore public art installations, murals, or sculptures.

Eat Like You’re on Vacation

  • New Places: Try a new restaurant or café. Look for food trucks at pop-up events.
  • Go to More Than One: Do a “progressive dinner” on your afternoon out. Try appetizers at one spot, entrees at another, and a dessert somewhere else.
  • Farmer’s Market: Visit your farmer’s market or roadside stand. Try cooking a “local only” meal from your purchases.

Document Your Adventure

  • Bring a Camera: Take lots of photos. Or create videos like a real tourist to upload on social media.
  • Scrapbook: Create a scrapbook, digital album, or Instagram story series documenting your hometown tourist picks.
  • Review: Write reviews of the different places you visit.
  • Create a Travel Journal: Bring a small notebook or use an app to take notes. Create an entry for each stop.

Remember have fun! Enjoy these last days of summer.

Please note: I posted this same blog to my other site, Rebecca’s Travel Notes.