Author: Julie Meyers Pron

With school about to start, your child’s teacher is getting just as many butterflies as you and your child. Here’s a list of things you can do to prepare your child for the big first day. Fix your sleeping routine It’s so easy to allow the lazy days of summer to take over your routine. With just a few weeks left before school starts, try putting your kids to bed earlier so that they are alert and ready earlier in the morning. (You too!) If you have a few weeks, start moving bedtime up by 10-15 minutes a week until…

I simply cannot believe school has started in some parts of our country. We have another 4 weeks to go and I’m savoring every moment. Every. Single. Moment. Still, I’m starting to get ready for school because I know how busy it is when you aren’t ready in advance. Here’s a back-to-school checklist to help you prepare your children and yourself for the big first day. Get your school supplies now If you haven’t already, print out your list and run to Target, Walmart, Staples or, even, Amazon, with your list. Get everything today and pack it into a shoebox.…

Fridays in August are all about the gear! This week we’re looking at that essential item on a student checklist the Backpack. Heading back to school with a bag that is reliable ~ durable ~ as well as fashionable can be a tall order! So I thought I would give you a checklist you could refer to before making the big purchase. Weight This is a checklist item I often see get overlooked. Students are paying attention to the patterns while parents are paying attention to the price tag. No one really bothers to pick up the bag and think…

Bloggers get a lot of press releases, pitches and proposals. I’m fairly picky about what I share, I really want the information on Julieverse to benefit my readers, and to be relevant to my themes and topics. So, today, when I received an email titled “5 Back-to-School Supplies not to Buy” I was curious. What type of item would a website unrecommend for school? I’ll be first to share that I roll my eyes at some of the school supplies. Big’s second-grade list was bigger than all of the others in his school. He needed colored pencils and markers and…

Some people are naturally lucky with their health. But that’s not the case for most people. You have to work at it. The good news is that investing in your health is never something that you’ll regret. After all, by taking control of your well-being, you’ll be happier, fitter, and will be helping to keep your long-term health in check. It’s one of those things that has immediate and long-term benefits. So is this the year you take your well-being by the reins and steer it in the right direction? Take our handy tips, and you’ll have significantly improved your…

Have you recently started managing a business? Perhaps you have set up your own business which was born from a side hustle? If that’s the case, then it’s important to be aware of some of the key concerns, questions, and responsibilities that are going to fall on your shoulders during this time. Choosing The Right Suppliers First, regardless of your business, you are always going to need to find the right suppliers who you can depend on. This is important whether you are running a factory or an office business. To find the right supplier, you need to make sure…

With the US and Canadian construction sector poised for growth in 2024, meeting demand and expectations without avoiding falling victim to the ongoing labor shortage will serve you well and help you take advantage of the expected upward trend in the intraday this coming year. So, how can you put yourself in the right position to not only survive but thrive as a construction company? Know The Industry Keeping on top of industry changes and news, as well as cost fluctuations, materials are predicted to rise around 3-6%, and labor costs are looking to grow up to 5%. You can…

When you’re looking at starting a new job, regardless of the role, not knowing whether or not the new workplace is right for you can be a major stressor. However, some are able to find a way out of that dilemma by simply ensuring they never have to stay in one workplace for too long. If that sounds like the kind of working life you might enjoy, then here are a few careers that could see you always on the move. Au pair If you’re specifically hoping to travel overseas, there are a few ways that you can do it,…

Improving the quality of education can be difficult since there are many elements involved in running a successful school. Educational experience vastly influences the destiny of students and society at large. This is because schools lay the foundation for career development, social advancement, and personal achievement. Therefore, educators must ensure teaching and learning is of the highest quality. Here are some practical ways schools can raise the standards and create an environment that allows students to flourish. 1. Cultivate a Positive and Inclusive School Culture Effective learning hinges on a supportive and positive educational environment. It would be helpful if…

We’re not out of the cold yet. We have another month of winter, one that’s going to be bitterly cold for many, and following that, spring’s wet and blustery beginnings can still bring some problems for homeowners. Here, we’re going to look at some of the most common issues you should be keeping an eye out for, and what you can do to manage them so they don’t leave some costly repairs in their wake. Leaks The cold weather can mess with your plumbing in a wide range of ways. The most famous and disastrous is the freezing pipes that…