Seasonal Topics For Your August Editorial Calendar

August is typically when back to school is on the brain. The same applies to this year, but in a much different way. With much of the country still quarantining and the continuation of a worldwide pandemic, schools are scrambling to release official plans for the 2020-2021 school year.

Search trends will look different this year as well, but here is a list of what historically performs well in August for the SHE Media Partner Network, SheKnows and StyleCaster..

1. Back to School

• tips for virtual schooling

• how to connect with kids online

• box tops

• school supplies

• dorm decor

• dorm room ideas

• college packing lists

• learning activities for kids

• helping kids prepare for school

• math worksheets

• school printables

• fun lunch ideas for kids

• crayon crafts

2. Labor Day

• bbq recipes (main dish, sides, grilling)

• road trips

• outdoor lighting/decor

• movies for kids

• long weekend getaways

3. Beauty & Fashion

• fall fashion trends

• transition outfits/transitioning your wardrobe for fall

• fall makeup trends

• fall hairstyles

• beauty routines

• nightstand must-haves

• travel outfits

• cowboy aesthetic

• western boots

• minimalist straw hats

• panama straw hats

• women’s summer wetsuits

4. Food & Recipes

• healthy eating tips for summer

• cinnamon

• ice pops/popsicles

• ribs/unique bbq sauces

• eggplant

• fennel

• pomegranate

• bbq/grilling recipes

• vegetarian bbq ideas

• cherries

• summer squash/zucchini

• peaches

• asparagus

• coleslaw

• pasta salads

• elote corn

• jalapeno poppers

• campfire cooking

• how to smoke salmon

• lavender lemonade

5. Lifestyle

• fall weddings

• fall/winter cruises

• last minute summer trips

• shoulder-season travel

• late summer camping

• weekend getaways

• financial investments

• photography

6. Career & Finance

• how to stay inspired

• tips to build a brand

• steps to financial success

• how to find community

• work hacks

• career changes

7. Health & Wellness

• self-care

• feng shui

• how to ease anxiety

• tips for posture

• tips for better sleep

• personalized nutrition

8. Home

• concrete houses & concrete floors

• cement planters

• diy cement crafts

• rustic outdoor baths

• luxury outdoor baths

• greece aesthetic

Originally published on August 1, 2019