Welcome to the 'Keep Your Cool For Back To School' Giveaway Event:
Hosted by: Southern Mom Loves
Co-Hosted By: The Unextreme, A Life In Balance, Swanky Point Of View,
Thrifty Momma Tips, & Mommy By Nurture
Sponsors: School Tool Box | Mabel's Labels | Kahootie Co. | Good For You Girls | Moonjar | Tervis | Order Out Of Chaos | FunBites
Co-Hosted By: The Unextreme, A Life In Balance, Swanky Point Of View,
Thrifty Momma Tips, & Mommy By Nurture
Sponsors: School Tool Box | Mabel's Labels | Kahootie Co. | Good For You Girls | Moonjar | Tervis | Order Out Of Chaos | FunBites
One of the happiest days is coming in less than a month. Both of my kids are going back to school. Brad currently is in ESY but ESY ends in a week. Then, the real fun begins. 2-3 weeks off until school starts back. A few days before school will be another adventure: A cruise to the Bahamas. First time, I am cruising with my children. First time for my sisters, nephew, and nieces as well.
I remember how my mother used to shop for Back to school: We would put our school clothes on layaway during the summer, in hopes the clothes would still fit. Then, she would buy supplies as needed based on sales. Sometimes, she would buy the pre-packaged bag based on school and grade.
For me, it's been different. I only had 3 years of school experience. My oldest son, started school with his father because we was separated. He only been living with me, alone, for the last 3 years. When he got here, I had two weeks to scramble to get him in school. I had to transfer his medicaid, his SSI, hunt down shot records because his father forgot to include them. I had to fill out the free lunch forms and the transportation forms. Not to mention, a last-minute ARD/IEP meeting because he is special needs.
Then we have school supplies. I had to wait for school to start to get his school supplies. The special needs list is different than the regular school list. You have his personal care items on top of the school supply items.
And on to Kalen. Kalen started school in May, 2014. He is enrolled in the Preschool for Children with Developmental Disabilities. Since he started late, he did not qualify for ESY during the summer. August, 2014 will be his first full year of school. I didn't buy supplies earlier because he started so late, but now, I have to buy double supplies for both kids.
One lucky winner is going to take home a prize pack worth $560 to help you get Back To School without breaking a sweat!
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The Prize Package includes:
A Pimsleur Approach Spanish I Gold Edition language course boxed set, ARV $345! Get ahead of the class with your very own Gold Edition Spanish language-learning set based on the proven language-teaching methods of Dr. Paul Pimsleur, and Sponsored by Southern Mom Loves!
A huge package of custom labels from Mabel's Labels! The winner will choose between the Stylish Scholars Combo and the Ultimate Back to School Combo, and design their own custom labels and tags for Back To School.
A Mom's Daily Planner and a Weekly Schedule Notepad, generously Sponsored by Kahootie Co.!
Read the review here.
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A big sample box of school supplies from School Tool Box worth $47! School Tool Box works with your school's supply lists to get you everything in one box without the hassle of shopping for it!
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A huge package of custom labels from Mabel's Labels! The winner will choose between the Stylish Scholars Combo and the Ultimate Back to School Combo, and design their own custom labels and tags for Back To School.
Visit the Mabel's Label's Sponsor Spotlight.
Read the review here.
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A Mom's Daily Planner and a Weekly Schedule Notepad, generously Sponsored by Kahootie Co.!
Visit the Kahootie Co.Sponsor Spotlight.
Read the review here.
A 2014-15 Academic Planner from Order Out Of Chaos to help keep your school assignments on track and organized this year. The winner will choose their favorite design from Blue Kaleidoscope, White Out, Orange Crush, and Green Plaid.
A FunBite of the winner's choice! The winner can choose between Squares, Triangles, and Hearts to entice even the pickiest eater!
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A Classic International Moonjar Moneybox. This durable moneybox will teach your children to save, spend and share wisely for a lifetime. A great Allowance tool!
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A 3-Step Skincare Starter Kit from Good For You Girls! The kit will last from 4-6 months and is an all-natural, organic, chemical-free way to care for your child's delicate skin!
Visit the Good For You Girls Sponsor Spotlight and Review here.
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A double-wall tumbler with travel lid from Tervis to help get you out the door in the mornings! The winner will choose between the 10 oz. wavy Disney Fairies or the 16 oz. Yoda Star Wars designs. Thanks Tervis!
Visit the Tervis Sponsor Spotlight and Review with a quick, healthy Breakfast Shake recipe here.
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A 2014-15 Academic Planner from Order Out Of Chaos to help keep your school assignments on track and organized this year. The winner will choose their favorite design from Blue Kaleidoscope, White Out, Orange Crush, and Green Plaid.
Visit the Order Out Of Chaos Sponsor Spotlight and Review here.
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A FunBite of the winner's choice! The winner can choose between Squares, Triangles, and Hearts to entice even the pickiest eater!
Visit the FunBites Sponsor Spotlight.
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Giveaway ends August 15th at 11:59pm CST. Open to Continental US residents, ages 18+. Excludes AK & HI. Only one entrant per household. All entries are subject to verification. Enter using the giveaway form below. Good luck!
Disclaimer: Southern Mom Loves and the participating bloggers were not compensated for this post. No purchase is necessary to enter. One entrant per household. Void where prohibited by law. Winner will be contacted by email and have 24 hours to respond before a new winner is chosen. The sponsors will be responsible for product shipment to the winner of this giveaway. This event is in no way administered, sponsored, or endorsed by, or associated with, Facebook and/or Twitter, Google, Pinterest. Contact Holly at southernmomloves@gmail.com if you are a company interested in having your product reviewed and/or holding a giveaway, or if you have any additional questions or comments.
