Topics for Your August Editorial Calendar

For different parts of the country, August can either mean the last of beach vacations and road trips, or back to school is on the brain. But either way, there’s no shortage of blog topics to write about in August. Here is a list of what historically performs well in August for the SHE Media Partner Network, SheKnows, and StyleCaster.

1. Back to School

• 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

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