August

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Why it worked

The post likely performed well due to its highly relatable and actionable content for busy working mothers, offering a structured and organized approach to managing the transition from summer to the school year. The comprehensive checklist format across multiple life categories provides significant value and practical guidance.

Summary

This TikTok slideshow provides a comprehensive "August monthly reset" list for busy working moms, covering various aspects of life including life admin, home, money, shopping, food, end of summer activities, travel, outdoors, and kids. The content is presented as a series of actionable to-do lists designed to help viewers prepare for the upcoming school year and fall routines.

Structure

1Introduction to August monthly reset
2Life admin tasks
3Home organization tasks
4Money and budgeting for back-to-school
5Shopping and restocking for fall
6Food and planning for school nights
7End of summer activities
8Travel and outdoor preparations

Original caption

August always feels like the month where life shifts. 🌻 Summer isn’t quite over… but school, sports, routines, and schedules are right around the corner. Every month, I keep a running reset list of little things I like to tackle. Nothing fancy—just the things that make the next month feel easier. Has it changed over the years? Absolutely. This is actually our first real back-to-school August, so this year’s list has a little more food prep, school organization, and “let’s squeeze in a few more summer memories” before routines take over. My biggest tip? Keep your monthly reset list in your phone’s Notes app. Every year you can duplicate it, tweak it for your current season of life, delete what didn’t matter, add what did, and even leave yourself little notes about what worked. It’s like giving future you a head start instead of starting from scratch every August. If you’re more of a paper person, print it, laminate it, and check things off with a dry-erase marker. That’s actually how I used to do it. There isn’t a wrong way. But you already know… I’m team digital because I want my phone to carry the mental load instead of my brain. https://stan.store/theworkingmomroutine/p/the-working-mom-reset-august or head to the link in bio! 🌻 #workingmom #mentalload #homesystems #digitalsystems #monthlyreset

On-screen text

August Monthly reset All in one place for busy working moms Life admin Calendar review Add every school date to your calendar Request PTO for no-school days, conferences & early releases OR arrange childcare Create a shared Back-to-School note (in phone) Home Create a back-to-school drop zone Build your fall sports/activity bag Declutter the entryway before backpacks return Set up lunch box drawer/snack station Wash backpacks, lunch boxes & sports gear Deep clean one "hot spot" before routines start Money Set a back-to-school budget Buy supplies before last-minute shopping Review monthly subscriptions Add to Christmas sinking fund Budget for fall sports & activities Start planning for holiday travel expenses Shopping Go through past school supplies before buying new Go back to school shopping Check kids' fall/winter clothes (pants, sweatshirts, jackets, winter gear, boots, etc) Restock lunch containers & water bottles Restock school snacks & lunch supplies Order labels for school items Save family photo outfit inspiration Watch Labor Day sales list Food & Planning Have one freezer meal prep day Update your repeat meal list for school nights Stock easy breakfasts Refresh your grocery list for lunch packing Freeze a few grab-and-go meals Plan your Labor Day menu Get outside, less dishes, more backyard dinners End of Summer Finish your summer bucket list Have one more (or 10 more) beach, lake or pool day Plan one campfire or s'mores night Eat outside, less dishes, more backyard dinners Take one spontaneous family adventure Save your favorite summer memories & update your summer notes Travel Plan your Labor Day weekend Update packing lists after summer trips Restock your travel bin (toiletries, chargers, sunscreen) Save and organize your favorite summer photos Add any fall travel dates to your calendar Check passports/REAL ID if traveling later this year Outdoors Clean out the garage before fall Pick up dog Restock firewood for cooler nights Clean the stroller/wagon after summer Organize outdoor toys & donate what isn't used Trim landscaping before evening become chaotic Kids Confirm all sports schedules Check uniforms, cleats & gear Set up before and after school routines Build a homework or school supply station Double check paperwork is completed All physicals done Set reminders in phone for important 'to do's' Comment August