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Showing posts with label #BackToSchoolBlogParty. Show all posts
Showing posts with label #BackToSchoolBlogParty. Show all posts

Saturday, July 5, 2014

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Wednesday, August 14, 2013

Frecklebox Giveaway!! Great for #BackToSchool


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Sponsored by Frecklebox
Hosted  by NYSavingSpecials

Co-Hosted by:

One lucky winner will win a
$30 Electronic Gift Card


This Giveaway runs from:
August 15  to September 5

US only - 18+
We appreciate the support of our sponsor, please show your support by following them on their social media pages.

All entries are optional

Good-Luck!

a Rafflecopter giveaway



Disclaimer:  My Kind Of Introduction is not responsible for prize shipment.  Sponsor is responsible for prize fulfillment.  If you have any question about this giveaway, please email the host at nysavingspecials@gmail.com

Monday, August 12, 2013

Ultimate Back-To-School Bash - #BloggerOpp


ATTENTION BLOGGERS!!!!!

The Ultimate Back-To-School Bash will begin on August 18th at 12:01 am and run through August 31st at 11:59 pm
Sign up to enter the Ultimate Back to School Bash Giveaway Event sponsored by 3 Boys and a Dog and SPONSOR COMING SOON.
Back to School Bash 20131 300x290 The Ultimate Back to School Bash: Blogger Signups #BTS2013
The winner will have a chance to win (currently at $202 value, but growing quickly!):
**More prizes being added daily!
This is a free event! Each blogger will get 1 free link, either Facebook or Twitter.
To enter the giveaway you will need to post the announcement post (this post is NOT required, but is requested – it helps get the word out to other bloggers), post the giveaway post ( will email it to all participants a few days prior to the event), and also promote the giveaway 3x per week via social media channels or email.
The giveaway will run from August 18th at 12:01 am and run through August 31st at 11:59 pm.
Bloggers can sign up to be in the giveaway through August 10th.
Want more than 1 link?  No problem!  You can purchase as many extra links as you want for $5.00 or purchase 5 extras for $20.00

Please mention that Autumn Banks referred you!


MySoyL "Mommy Time" Back-To-School Giveaway!

Welcome to the
MySoyL "Mommy Time"
Back-To-School Giveaway!!
Sponsored By Mommies Point of View


It's time to realize that...
Back-To-School spells RELAX with NO-KIDS in Grown-Up Talk!!! :)

Now that school is just days away.... Us parents start to realize that after the commotion of getting everything ready for our kids to start school, dies down... We get 8 hours of peace and quiet time where the kids are in the hands of trained teachers and the parents get to do what ever we want to need to get done! RELAX! You deserve it! You've taken care of those kids non-stop throughout those hot Summer days! Your being rewarded by having kid-free time to yourself! 


In honor of the #BackToSchoolBlogParty, My Kind Of Introduction has teamed up with a great blogger who sales MySoyL Products and is offering up $25 worth of products in a Relaxing Back-To-School Giveaway!!

This giveaway will last for 1 week and end on August 19, 2013 at 11:59pm EST

Find the Official Rules at the 


Disclaimer:
In accordance with FTC guidelines - NO PURCHASE NECESSARY to enter The participating bloggers were not compensated for this post. We are not associated with any of the companies named above. Void where prohibited by law. The odds of winning are based on the number of entries received. ** This promotion is no way sponsored, endorsed/administered by, or associated with ANY Social Media Network.** Must be aged 18+ to enter and win. US Only. Bloggers are NOT responsible for delivery of prize.
*Void Where Prohibited*

Make-A-Plate for Back-To-School

#Sponsored By
Make-A-Plate & USFG

I was recently recieved the wonderful opportunity to review the Make-A-Plate Art Project and I can't wait to receive it and let you all know what I think! If you like - My readers will save 30% off on their Prepaid Art Plate Kit Using the
Promo Code -- USFAMILY at Make-A-Plate

Makit has been a popular business for over 40 years!! The Make-A-Plate kits allow kids to use their imagination and be creative! My daughters LOVE painting and being creative so I know they will LOVE this project more than ever!

These plates would make great keepsake gifts for Mom, Dad, Granny/Papaw or even your favorite teacher!!
All plates are non-toxic, BPA-Free, dishwasher safe and make in the USA!


Get this deal using the following link:


Saturday, August 10, 2013

The Little Passports "Traveling Back-To-School" Giveaway


Welcome to the Little Passports Giveaway!
Hosted By My Kind Of Introduction
Sponsored by Little Passports


With the monthly subscription program from Little Passports, your children can take a virtual trip around the USA as well as the World! There are 2 packages to chose from when you sign your kids up with Little Passports: You can chose the USA Edition or the World Edition. My daughters have received both packages and I would be lying if I said that we wasn't enjoying every piece of our Geography learning!
See what all each Month 1 Package contains with our World Edition Review and our USA Edition Review!


Now on to the Giveaway!
One Lucky Reader will receive a 3 Month Subscription of Little Passports for the child of their choice! That means the child will receive the Introduction Month 1 package as well as the next 2 months to continue your learning and help fill out your Passport/Field Journal!

To enter the Giveaway - Use the Giveaway form below!




Disclaimer: In accordance with FTC guidelines - NO PURCHASE NECESSARY to enter The participating bloggers were not compensated for this post. We are not associated with any of the companies named above. Void where prohibited by law. The odds of winning are based on the number of entries received. ** This promotion is no way sponsored, endorsed/administered by, or associated with ANY Social Media Network.** Must be aged 18+ to enter and win. US Only. Bloggers are NOT responsible for delivery of prize.
*Void Where Prohibited*

Traveling the 50 States with Little Passports - Our Review

#Sponsored By Little Passports

Disclaimer: I received the product(s) mentioned below complimentary from the sponsor in return for my honest thoughts and opinions. All opinions are all my own and may differ from your own. Even though some sort of compensation may have been received, I only write about products that I have personally used and/or believe my readers will enjoy or benefit from. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's 16 CFR, Part 255: "Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising."





You may remember from a week or so ago mentioned in my previous Little Passports - World Edition Review, that I was receiving the USA Edition soon, in honor of the #BackToSchoolBlogParty. I am very happy to say - We have received the USA package and are having tons of fun playing with everything that came in the folder! I noticed right from the beginning that the USA edition was quiet different from the World Edition. First off - The 1st Month of the World Edition comes in a small suitcase while the USA Edition comes in a Heavy Duty Plastic Folder! Inside the folder was where all the wonderful goodies were found: a Map of the USA, State Field Journal, Disposable Camera, USA Scratch Book, and a Letter from Sofia and Sam. In the letter, Sofia tells us that they are going to travel to 2 states each month and will be sending us their State Field Journals, Stickers as well pop-out Puzzles for each state! I was very happy to inform my daughters that we will also be receiving the next 2 months (September and October) of the Little Passports - USA Edition, so they will get to enjoy the gifts from 4 states that Sofia and Sam visit! In the Field Journal, the first few pages are made to fill out while your waiting on your next month! There is a Photo Scavenger Hunt.... The reason why we received a camera, where the girls get to take photos of their hometown to add to their journal.
They also have questions where the answers can be found on their map! This is a real learning experience and the package couldn't of came at a better time. Learning Geography at their young ages of 6 and 7 is interesting to them and knowing that my daughters are not only having fun but learning as well, puts a HUGE smile on my face and makes me worry a little less about them heading to school in just a couple weeks. I'm going to have 2 smart little girls and I can't wait to see the teachers faces when they hear what all these little girls know about the USA! We even created a game that used the maps, field journals, Sproutkin books (from an upcoming review) their Word Wall Words (from their last school year), hop on one foot while saying the ABC's among many other little activities. Having the big maps and fun Summer Learning game! Loran and Jade can't wait until we receive September's package from Sofia and Sam! They are full of questions! "I wonder what states Sam and Sofia will visit!", "What will the stickers have on them?" "Will we get a puzzle like Sofia said in the letter?" Their little brains are working overtime trying to guess the answers to all of their questions. No to mention all the fun they had with the USA Scratch Book! We're overjoyed with Little Passports! This is by far the coolest subscription program that I've been a part of!




Little Passports gets an A+ from The Dancing Diva's and FaerieMommy aka Autumn from My Kind Of Introduction. We'll be doing a video review within the next couple weeks! And don't miss out on the awesome giveaway as well!!!



Little Passports To learn more about Little Passports visit them on the Little Passports website!

You can find them on Twitter as well!



(Jade and Loran decided that I needed a name too since they are The Dancing Diva's and their brother wants to be MJ the Rockstar) :)




Monday, August 5, 2013

The ThrifTee Gear "Back-To-School" Giveaway


Welcome to the
The ThrifTee Gear
"Back-To-School" Giveaway!
Hosted By My Kind Of Introduction
Sponsored By ThrifTee Gear


We've all had that one special shirt that means so much to us. The one that you wear all the time and dread the day that it becomes too little. When that day comes, and your favorite shirt no longer fits... don't throw it in the donation bin! Send it to ThrifTee Gear and have it transformed into a usable bag that has an insulated liner to keep drinks and food cold for hours! ThrifTee Gear is a company based in Boone, NC and made their name from making Eco-Cool Lunch bags for Teens!

There comes a time in every child's live when they become "to cool" for cartoonish lunchboxes and paper bags. That's when you turn to ThrifTee Gear! They have many styles of shirt designs to chose from or you can send them one of your own and create a custom bag. The best part is that ThrifTee Bags can be used for much more than simply holding your lunch! You can use them as a make-up bag, hold you child's on-the-go snacks or maybe you need a something to keep your phone and keys safe and dry in while your playing in the pool or relaxing on the beach.


For more ways to use your ThrifTee Gear:

15 Ways to use your ThrifTee Gear Bags

See what I did with my ThrifTee Gear Bag!

And now on to the...

ThrifTee Gear "Back-To-School" Giveaway!

This Giveaway runs from 8/5 - 8/19

Open to US Only 18+
View Terms and Conditions for full Giveaway Rules




Disclaimer: In accordance with FTC guidelines - NO PURCHASE NECESSARY to enter The participating bloggers were not compensated for this post. We are not associated with any of the companies named above. Void where prohibited by law. The odds of winning are based on the number of entries received. ** This promotion is no way sponsored, endorsed/administered by, or associated with ANY Social Media Network.** Must be aged 18+ to enter and win. US Only. Bloggers are NOT responsible for delivery of prize.
*Void Where Prohibited*

Saturday, August 3, 2013

Personalized School Supplies




19 Days until my little girls start heading back-to-school! I can't believe that time has flown by so fast! It seems like just yesterday that my fiance and I was walking Loran into my childhood elementary school for her very first day of Kindergarten! We're now less that a month away from walking her to 2nd grade and walking Jade into 1st! It's a bit sad when you stop and look at all the time that's passed us by...

With school just weeks away, everyone is scrambling to gather up all of the Back-To-School essentials before it's too late! Everyone knows that kids enjoy finding stuff that has their name on it, right? If your child's name is not an everyday popular name, then you know how hard it can be to find personalized items these days that have the right name, not to mention the right spelling as well! Not only have I struggled with finding personalized items in stores for my name but I haven't been able to find anything on retail shelves that match my daughters' names! I knew it was going to happen when I named my girls but personalized gifts were not important when I named my girls.
You can imagine how overjoyed I was when I ran across the company Frecklebox earlier this year!  At Frecklebox, every product is personalized and since your ordering them online... You get to type your child's name the way you want it spelled and the selections are out-of-this-world! You can purchase Personalized coloring books, Growth Charts, Notebooks, Piggy Banks, Stickers, Storybooks, Binders, even Personalized Lunchboxes!!

Personalized school supplies is such a wonderful idea since things end up getting lost soon after school gets underway.

A few of my favorite Personalized School Supplies available through FreckleBox are:

Lunchboxes
3 Ring Binders
Folders
Clipboards
Sight Words
Notebooks
even Chore Charts and Bookmarks!

I bought my girls each a personalized coloring book for their birthday's a few months ago and they were super excited! Personalized school supplies are sure to get the same reaction... maybe even a bit better :)

Put a smile on your child's face this school year with Personalized supplies and not only will you have happy kids but your wallet will also be happy when you realize that it's alot harder to lose something when it literately has your child's name written all over it!

Check them out for yourself at Frecklebox!
Did I mention the FREE SHIPPING?!


Shop for personalized gifts at Frecklebox.com now.

Friday, August 2, 2013

Funny and Vintage T-Shirts for Teens


funny t shirts

When it comes to teenagers, regular solid colored t-shirts just won't cut it anymore! They demand coolness and I believe I've found the perfect site for Teens and Collage students as well as adults. (My fiance LOVES these shirts!!) It's called Crazy Dog T-shirts and they sale some of the coolest t-shirts that I've ever seen!


If your teen is into the vintage tee's or funny tee's then you have to check this site out!
My favorite shirts have to be the Flip Up Shirts... At first they look like regular t-shirts but when you flip the bottom of the shirts over your head... You become something different! For example: One shirt says "Ask me about my ninja disguise", Once you flip the bottom of the shirt over your face, You end up with a ninja head over your face! The flip up shirts come in many designs including a Zombie, Bear, Pig ("Ask about Bacon"), Pirate and much more! My favorite is "Ask me about my Stache"!!


The Flip Up Shirts are just the beginning! You can find all kinds of shirts with Zombies, Bacon, T-Rex... The list goes on and on and on! You're sure to find the perfect shirts to match your teen or collage students style!

My fiance even enjoys the shirts from Crazy Dog Tshirts!!!
(His favorite is the Ninja Flip Up Shirt!)


Get 20% off of your order at CrazyDogTshirts.com using the coupon code: SHADE 


Find more Back-To-School ideas using the hashtag #BackToSchoolBlogParty or visit our Back-To-School Blog Party Event Page!

15 ways to use your ThrifTee Gear Bag



What can you use your
ThrifTee Gear Bags for??

ThrifTee Gear Eco-Cool Lunchbags are insulated to keep your lunch cool for hours but they can be used for many other things as well! The insulated liner gives the contents an extra layer of protection so your items will be safe from water damage and much more!
Not to mention that you can get a custom bag made from your favorite T-Shirt and cherish it forever! (Custom bags are only $29.95!)


15 ways to Use your ThrifTee Gear Bag

  • A Unique Purse for Back-To-School Teens
  • Diaper-Bag (They make great Daddy-Diaper bags! Check out the Daddy-Diaper Bag that I made my uncle!)
  • Shaving Kit
  • Make-Up Bag
  • Travel Bag for small items
  • For the Pool/Beach/Lake - Keep your phone, keys & money dry
  • Small Picnic Lunch
  • Kids Snacks for the car
  • Small Toys for On-The-Go
  • Work-Out Clothes
  • Wet Bathing-Suits
  • Small Camping Gear
  • Get a Custom Bag made with your Event Shirt
  • Turn your Favorite Shirt that you recently grew out of, into an Eco-Cool Bag to carry all of your goodies in!
  • Hiking Bag - For your phone, snacks, drinks, camera, etc.
  • The Perfect Back-To-School Lunch Bag for Teens who have out-grown the Lunchbox phase 
You can also check out the Top 10 List from the ThrifTee Gear Website
A few of my ideas are from the Top 10 List but some are my own!



Don't forget to take a peek at what I did with ThrifTee Gear!


Find more Back-To-School ideas using the hashtag #BackToSchoolBlogParty or visit our Back-To-School Blog Party Event Page!

Thursday, August 1, 2013

Back-To-School Lunch Ideas


Do you ever struggle with lunch ideas for your kids to take to school with them?
Every school offers lunch for our kids but it's nice to pack them a lunch at times so you know that they're having a healthy meal.


I've searched up and down and come up with a great collection of healthy, fast and easy lunch box ideas and sites that are to make your Back-To-School Mornings a bit less hectic!

Lets Get to Lunchboxin'!

Have you ever heard of RockTheLunchbox.com?
They have all kinds of awesome ideas like Cream Cheese Lettuce Wraps and PB&J Sushi!
Find these ideas and more at Rock The Lunchbox


Keeley Mcguire has some great ideas for School Lunches!
Check out my 3 favorite recipes from the Keeley Mcguire Blog







I also found a Lunchbox Idea List from Wendolonia that has TONS of wonderful ideas! The list includes Carbs/Tummy Fillers, Fruits, Veggies, Proteins and Diary! It's a wonderful resource and would be a great asset to hang up in the kitchen on the refrigerator! You can find a printable PDF file of the whole list!
Find the Lunchbox Idea Lists at Wendolonia





Time to get to packing those lunchboxes! The 1st day of school is on it's way!


Join me during the Back-To-School Blog Party to get ready for those early mornings and late homework nights! Use the hashtag #BackToSchoolBlogParty on Facebook, Twitter, Google+ and Pinterest to keep up with all the deals, info and Back-To-School fun! I hope to see you there!

Our Traveling Review of Little Passports - World Edition


#Sponsored By Little Passports
There is a time in every child's life where they start wondering how other people are living in other countries as well as other states. It's something that crosses all of our minds every now and then. The view outside of your back porch may be quiet different than the view in another state. What about Asia? If your child asks you what it's like to live in China... Could you answer their question without doing an internet search?

Little Passports has changed the way that kids learn about the world we live in. Through their Discovery Packs, your child can travel to another State or Country each month, simply by checking the mail!


I recently got the opportunity to receive Month 1 of the World Edition Discovery Kit from Little Passports for my daughters. They love getting mail with their name on it so I was overjoyed when I was able to get the package delivered with both of my daughters name on the label. You can imagine how excited they were when they returned home from their Maw-Maw's house to a box that was addressed to them both. I hadn't opened the box yet since I wanted them to be the ones to pop the top and discover what was inside.

When we opened the box, Loran and Jade found a cute, green and blue suitcase. Inside the suitcase was all sorts of goodies including a World map, a passport, A Letter and photo from Sofia and Sam (The 2 kids that take your kids throughout the world), as well as stickers and a couple other things. The girls have a mild obsession for maps, so of course, the World Map was the first thing they investigated  It's huge! You can see all of the countries on the map, just like any other world map. The girls like to find America and seeing how many of the other countries they can name without asking for help. Jade and Loran sat in the hallway for about an hour with their new map pressed against the wall. They used their feet to hold it up so their hands could be free to point to each country.
The passport is Jade's favorite from the Little Passport suitcase! It has room for a photo as well as room for travel stickers that come in each package and are themed to the Country that Sofia and Sam are visiting that month. We haven't filled out their passport yet but I'm planning on printing off pictures of the girls soon, so they can have their very own passport photos :) Loran and I share a sticker obsession... I wasn't surprised when she went for the 2 stickers of Sofia and Sam first. She let her sister help her find the perfect spot on the suitcase for each sticker. They also enjoyed the photo of Sam and Sofia on their magic scooter in the garage. The photo looks 100% real, everything but the cartoon like kids. I was very amused by this photo! My family couldn't be happier with our Little Passports suitcase and I can't wait until we receive our USA Edition Discovery Kit that Little Passports so kindly offered us, in honor of The Back-School-Blog Party!

Little Passports make wonderful Back-To-School gifts for kids of any age! They enhance learning while taking your children on trips that most kids can only dream about. The extra packages even contain souvenirs from the selected country or state! What else could a kid ask for? You'll be surprised at how excited your kids get when the mailman shows up with their package from Little Passports!



The Little Passports Review for the USA Edition will run beside a wonderful giveaway that Little Passports has also agreed to sponsor, in honor of our Back-To-School Blog Party!!! Keep an eye out for our USA Discovery Kit review as well as the Little Passports giveaway that will be going live next weekend (August 10)!

Gift a Free 3-Month Little Passports Subscription to a Teacher when you place an order of $75 or more.
Use Promo code: TEACHERLP and then Email Little Passports soon after :)


Find more Back-To-School ideas using the hashtag #BackToSchoolBlogParty



Walmart Back-To-School Bundles for just $25



Wal-Mart.com USA, LLC

Walmart School Supplies

Did you know that you can purchase a K-3 Bundle online from Walmart for just $25 that includes: 

1 Eastsports Backpack with Lunchpack Combo (Blue or Pink)
1 Pencil
One Glue (Stick or Liquid)
1 Binder
1 Notebook
1 Pack of Erasers
1 Pack of Crayons
1 Pack of Markers

When choosing the contents for your Backpack Bundle, you don't have to stop at the contents above, you can add anything else that your child may need for this upcoming school year. The Bundle price is $25 and includes the items above, the price will go up once you add more supplies but not bad. You can also buy these bundles for any grade, not just K-3, They are available for all grade and come with supplies that are needed for your child's upcoming school year!

I've made a list of the most common school supplies that all schools call for. I've also added the most common price that I've found at Walmart.com
Prices may vary but I've realized that Walmart is the cheapest place to get everything you need and my job for these next few weeks is to bring you the very best of Back-To-School during the #BackToSchoolBlogParty

Happy Shopping!!

Pencils - $2.27 (Pack of 12)
Crayons - $1.97 (24 pack)
Markers - $1.97
Erasers - $1.48
School Glue - $1.77
Glue Stick - $2.68 (4 Pack)
Scissors - $2.25
Backpack - $9 - $20
Colored Pencils - $0.97 (Rollback Price)
Spiral Notebooks - $6 - Pack of 4
Marbled Notebooks - $3.87
TI-15 Calculator - $16.13  


Even get your little ones a Personalized Backpack to make them feel part of the Back-To-School rush!