August Things: Healthy Routines + Back to School Recipes!

Late summer recipes, end-of-summer vibes, back-to-school, and getting ready for structure and routines. August is here! And it’s a hodgepodge of feels for me.

For starters, Ollie is starting Mother’s Day Out this fall. So all the feels there! But on the flip side, I love how this month always starts prepping me for fall and the upcoming change of seasons. By the end of this month, like so many others, I’m always BEYOND ready for the cooler weather. But I love how it brings on an excitement and anticipation of the things to come!

In the meantime, my focus for this month is to get organized and prepared as we head back to school and back to routines, while still simultaneously celebrating and embracing late summer produce and traditions. With that, I’m excited to live this month to the fullest and be present in the “waiting”!

RELATED: August Bucket List

What are you looking forward to this month? Here’s what’s going on in the month of August:

1. Late Summer Recipes
2. Back-to-School Meal Prep
3. Getting Organized
4. Establishing Healthy Routines
5. Q&A

1. Late Summer Recipes

Lemon Garlic Eggplant Mushroom Orzo

Cherry Plum & Goat Cheese Summer Salad

Sun-Dried Tomato & Arugula Lentil Salad

Homemade Creamy Peach Popsicles

Hot Honey Chicken Bowls

Spicy Southwest Salad Recipe (Chick-Fil-A Copycat)

Lemon Sweet Tea Popsicles

2. Back-to-School Meal Prep

Chicken Pesto Pasta Bake

30+ Healthy Mexican Food Recipes

Healthy Toddler Muffins (Blueberry & Banana)

100+ Quick Healthy Dinners (30 Minutes Or Less)

No-Bake Oatmeal Protein Bars

Homemade Peanut Butter Protein Bars

30+ Healthy Toddler Snack Ideas

3. Getting Organized

Make life easier and get prepared for the fall by getting organized! Here are a few ideas and resources for getting organized in the month of August:

• 11 Meal Planning Essentials to Make Healthy Eating a Breeze
• School Year Planner
• 25+ High-Protein Low-Carb Dinner Ideas
• Minimalist Daily Planner
• Meal and Grocery List Planner

4. Establishing Healthy Routines

One thing I’m looking forward to is establishing new and wholesome routines as we approach a new season. Who’s with me? Here are a few ideas to get started, but I’m thinking about revamping my morning routine as well as my workout routine this month. I’ll be sure to share the process!

• 5 Wellness Tips For Your Routine
• The Ultimate Guide To Self-Care (Mom Edition)
• 15 Brilliant Ways To Create A Healthy Home

5. Q&A

Ask me anything! Blogging, life, food, anything. I’d love to answer any of your questions and talk about them in next month’s newsletter. Be sure to leave your question in the comments below!