This post is sponsored by Acorn Influence and Kleenex® Brand. All opinions are mine alone.

I never want the summer to end and this year is no exception. But whether we’re ready for it or not, the back-to-school season is here and in this time of uncertainty, only one thing is certain – school is going to look a little different this year and I want to be prepared.

No matter how the school year unfolds, Kleenex® Ultra Soft™, America’s #1 Ultra Tissue, helps me feel more confident that our teachers and students are prepared when it comes to fighting off germs and practicing good hygiene. I always like to donate several boxes throughout the year, knowing how important it is to keep those little hands as clean as possible. Designed with three layers, Kleenex® Ultra Soft™ is a perfect balance of softness and strength for everyday clean that I can feel good about.

So while this may be our new reality for a while, it’s important to do what we can, when we can. For me and my family, that means making smart decisions for the well-being of ourselves and those around us. I was able to pick up my Kleenex, along with all my other back-to-school needs, with minimal contact thanks to Walmart’s online pick-up. We are all trying to do our part and every little step helps.

After we’re done with a box of Kleenex, Iris has been known to turn it into a “gratitude box”. Whenever she feels thankful for something, she writes it down on a little piece of paper and slips it into the box. Then, whenever she might be feeling down, she empties the box and is reminded of all the things she is grateful for. She even started making them for family and friends, knowing that some of them may be feeling a little lonely these days.

Learn more and stock up on your own boxes at Walmart!

It happens to the very best of us. You finally fall asleep only to wake up in the middle of the night, struggling to fall back asleep again. Usually summer is a little more relaxing mentally for me, but this year obviously things are a little different. I find my mind swimming with thoughts, often waking up either remembering something I haven’t done or worrying about random things that can most certainly wait until morning.

One of the most stressful things about not being able to fall back to sleep is that you know it will affect your entire next day. That just adds more stress to the moment, compounding the problem. Sometimes I have gotten so desperate to doze off again that I consider taking something to help me sleep, but then realize that too would affect how I feel the next day, maybe leaving me groggy. Instead, I’ve resorted to just waking up and reading a book or catching up on a TV show. It’s my, “if you can’t beat ’em, join ’em” approach, but it doesn’t do much for the next day.

Enter, Natrol® 3 a.m. Melatonin to the rescue! I’ve come to really enjoy the comfort of knowing I have something I can take in the wee hours of the morning if I need it. Not only does it have a calming lavender vanilla flavor, but it’s 100% drug-free and non-habit forming. It’s peace of mind, and a peaceful night’s sleep, leaving me to wake up rested† and ready for another day.

Learn more by visiting the Natrol® website and share your own #3AMStories on social media (there’s even a chance to win a sample of new 3 a.m. Melatonin).

This post is sponsored by Natrol®, but the content and opinions expressed here are my own.

† These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any diseases.