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A registered dietitian and mom of 3 says keeping things simple is the key to surviving the back-to-school season.
Annessa Chumbley, a registered dietitian, said families don't need to overthink staying healthy during the school year.
"It's nice to keep a few things simple during what I call overthinking season. So, my big tip is to keep Clorox disinfecting wipes on your side because they're easy to transport."
Chumbley said the wipes kill 99.9% of germs and bacteria without a strong chemical smell, making them an easy way to keep families healthy without adding more to the to-do list.
For a back-to-school beauty essential, Chumbley said she has become a fan of the Luseta brand.
"I have become obsessed with the Luseta brand for their salon-quality hair care, so I'm thrilled to say that they just launched their first-ever Hair and Body Mist collection."
She said the mist is designed to refresh both hair and skin, delivering long-lasting fragrance without feeling heavy or sticky. It comes in 4 scents, ranging from tropical notes to florals. Chumbley said her personal favorite is Vibrant Blossom. More information is available at Luseta.com.
For families sending students off to college or abroad, Chumbley recommended looking into MedJet memberships.
"If you're hospitalized more than 150 miles from home, they bring you to a hospital at home. Most health and travel insurances don't do that. They only get you to the nearest adequate facility."
She described MedJet as the top-rated air medical transport and security response program for travelers. More information is available at MedJet.com.
For students living in small spaces, Chumbley said the Zebo compact flying insect trap is an overlooked essential.
"It uses blue and UV light to lure, trap, and kill those flying insects in a hidden cartridge that you can easily get rid of."
She said the device works 24/7 and is mess-free, odor-free, and worry-free. The Zebo compact flying insect trap is available at Target, Walmart, Amazon, and Home Depot.
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