Moments of Musing

Back to School Fall 2020

Filed Under: back to school, back to school 2020, fall 2020, motherhood //

This post is sponsored by Discount Glasses but all opinions are my own.

 
Whatever you decide regarding back to school this fall, I think the consensus is that this is a particularly more stressful back to school season. There’s no easy or best decision, really. We are still awaiting reopening guidelines for S’ preschool. That being said, my husband and I are torn but currently leaning one way… 

Before I discuss which way we are leaning in our decision-making process, I want to say that my (very involved) husband and I are both home full-time. Due to this, we are able to share household and parenting duties. I know many others do not have this and therefore school / activities serve multiple purposes in addition to education, i.e. provide the ability for parents to get work done; mental health breaks; etc.  

We trust that the preschool will take precautions to keep the kids safe. We also appreciate that the school is a nursery school, so only open to 2-4-year-olds. However, we are still worried about what fall will be like here in the NYC surrounding area. Cases have begun increasing again here, and while the number is low, I am worried it will continue rising as cold and flu season arrive. Also, the benefits of social interaction seem outweighed by the possibility of social distancing. 

Therefore,  we are leaning toward homeschooling, or virtual school if that is an option. We do know just how much S enjoyed school so we will wait until we receive reopening plans to make our final decision.

One less thing I, and everyone who needs glasses for school and work, have to worry about during this stressful BTS season is renewing my vision prescription and ordering new glasses. Discount Glasses offers the convenience of doing from the comfort and safety of your home! Plus, if you’re like me and have little ones who have broken your glasses, or have little ones who might break their own, you can appreciate the affordable prices. 

Discount Glasses’ virtual try-on is so helpful to help you decide which glasses to buy! Once you have decided on glasses, you can go ahead and take the Discount Glasses Online Vision Test if you need to renew your prescription. 

The Online Vision Test offers the following benefits:

  • Free
  • Quick Exam (about 15 minutes)
  • Fast results (within 24 hours)
  • No Appointment Needed
  • At Home
Though it might seem difficult, it is really simple. Here are Step-by-Step Instructions to help guide you through the process:


1. Go Through Checkout

Once you’ve added your eyeglasses to your cart, choose the “Renew Your Prescription” option during the “Prescription Step” of the Checkout.

2. Complete Order
Add payment information and complete your order. Don’t worry, your card will not be charged until after you’ve finished the test and your order is on the way.

3. Click the “Get Rx” Button
A link to renew your prescription will be shown on the order confirmation page or sent via your order confirmation email.

4. Enter State and Birthday
If your state and birthday are deemed to be eligible, the next questions will appear. If not, you will be sent to search for a doctor in your state.

5. Answer Health Questions
A few health questions will be asked to make sure you meet the qualifications to renew your prescription without seeing a doctor.

6. Take the Test
If you meet the qualifications, you will be guided through the test with video tutorials to help. You will need your smartphone, your computer, and 10 feet of space.

7. Receive New Prescription
Once you’ve completed the test, a doctor will review it within 24 hours. A PDF of your valid prescription will be sent to you via email and your package will be shipped!

Back-to-School Eyeglasses

Filed Under: back to school, eyeglasses, glasses //

This post is sponsored by Discountglasses.com but all opinions are my own. 

I’ve worn eyeglasses since I was a little kid— and by that I mean around four- or five-years-old. I vividly remember cheating on my first eye exam. It’s actually one of my earliest memories haha. The eye doctor and my mom were discussing something right outside of the exam room. Quickly, I turned around and memorized some of the pictures. I still remember one picture was a cake. 


Well, needless to say I had to get a different prescription after tripping on the stairs while wearing my purple Minnie glasses. That was my first lesson that cheating doesn’t pay off. It also started what would become a yearly tradition—eye doctor appointment and new glasses. 

I don’t remember really dreading the eye doctor until about freshman year of high school. I started feeling this uneasiness and anxiety. Somehow, getting my eye exam made me feel unintelligent because I felt like I failed every time. Kids think of bizarre stuff, huh? 

Fast forward to today and I love my glasses, especially my clear Missoni frames. They’re trendy and feel sturdy. As for my Revolution pair, they come with clip on sunglasses, which I wore in Florida. Usually, I get a headache in the sun because I wear sunglasses without prescription so it was a welcomed change to have prescription sunglasses on. 

If you or your kids are in need of back-to-school glasses or lenses, check out DiscountGlasses.com. You can get the same lenses you’d find at your eye doctor; from our free plastic lenses on up to Transitions lenses. DiscountContactLenses.com has the lowest prices guaranteed on contact lenses including a 20% new customer offer. Both offer 365-day free return shipping – don’t like it? No worries—pay for shipping back so there’s absolutely zero risk. 


Convenient and Affordable Kids Haircut + a $150 Great Clips Gift Card Giveaway

Filed Under: back to school, kids haircut, motherhood //

This blog post is sponsored by Great Clips but the content and opinions expressed here are my own.

We waited almost two years to take our toddler, S, for his first haircut. I didn’t know what to expect and I was nervous he would be afraid.  He did great then and has done so well since.
Recently, we took S to get his haircut at Great Clips in Islandia so he would be vacation-ready. The location just opened in May but judging from everyone there, they have many regular customers already. Thankfully, Great Clips offers the Online Check-in app so you can add your name to the list before you arrive and find out the estimated wait, enabling you to maximize your time. If you have a bit of time before your turn, you can run errands or get some shopping done.
Be sure to get the Great Clips Online Check-in app because this summer, Great Clips is donating $1[H for every download to deserving schools across the country to help with supplies, enrichment programs and other critical needs. 
Since the Islandia location just recently opened, it is still running its Grand Opening special: haircuts starting at $9.99! That is a price that can’t be beat. 
S got his hair trimmed from medium length to a shorter length, with bangs that we comb over. We describe it as a preppy boy cut. Seb’s hairstylist, Nicole, was so great with him. She spoke to him often, reassured him he was doing great and complimented him on sitting still. She asked us for our input and whether we wanted it shorter as she cut his hair. I really appreciated that because we had an issue a few months ago where a hairstylist cut his hair very short without our permission and without any notice. 
Overall, S remained calm throughout his haircut. I know the cute monsters apron and friendliness of staff certainly helped. I would highly recommend visiting Great Clips for kids’ haircuts as parents are thinking about back to school season, but it’s also a great fit for the whole family (my husband even got quick and easy haircut while we were waiting). The experience for the affordable price simply can’t be beat. 
In addition to the Great Clips salon in Islandia, there are two other Great Clips salons on Long Island so check them out – Parkway Plaza (215 Glen Cove Road, Suite B, Carle Place, NY 11514) and East Meadow Mall (1969 Front Street, East Meadow, NY 11554).
We had such a great experience, we’d love to gift one of you a $150 Great Clips gift card! Visit my Instagram post to find out how to win!