Hallmark's Back to School Package Review and Giveaway


In our community school starts tomorrow.  I have children entering third, first, and pre-k.  Just like any other mom out there, I can't believe they are old enough for these grades.  
When I was little, I loved school, but I was always a little nervous.  It would have been nice to have a little something extra in my bookbag that would have surprised me when I opened up that bookbag. Well, Hallmark has a few items that you can give your kids to help them smile and feel a little at ease on that first big day of the year!!!


Bug 'Em

If you love 'em, bug 'em. Delivers pocket-size surprises to celebrate the little things that make being a kid a special occasion.  

The back of this bug is a little zippered pocket that you can put things in.  I am going to write a little not note and put a little special snack in it for my son's first day of school.  I am all about a healthy snack, but when he sees cookies in the bug, he will be happy. I also have been thinking with a name like Bug'Em, I could put things in there to sort of "bug him" to remember something.  For instance, I could put money in the bug as sort of a reminder on bake sale days to not forget his money!!


Lunch Notes for Kids

It's easy to pack a little love in your child's lunch with these fun, heartwarming notes. The 50 tear-off notes are perfect for tucking in a lunch box or leaving on a pillow.

When I was in grade school, I remember my friend Margo's mom putting  little notes in her lunchbox.  I told my mom about it, but when she finally put a note in my lunchbox, it didn't have the same effect.  You know I wanted her to think of it on her own!

Hallmark has tons of different notes to choose from in this pack.  Example: Just wanted to let you know that this lunch is packed with love.  Yes, there's food too, but its food with love!  I remember how cool Margo's mom was, maybe you can score some points with these cards!!!

 
Hallmark would like to offer one lucky reader a Back to School Package.
Want to win? 
Here's how:
Tell me how you encourage your child.
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Like me on facebook and leave a comment saying that you do.
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Please leave separate comments, and direct all other comments or questions to my email.
  Contest will end on Sunday September 2nd  at 8pm.
  
Thank you to Hallmark for my samples used in this review.  My opinions are my own and honest.
 
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104 comments:

Country Cookin' Mama said...

I leave them notes telling them how great they are.
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Regina D said...

I praise her every chance i get and when she shows discouragement i just try to talk her up or show her we are all not perfect

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Tami Vollenweider said...

I've always told my Son he could do anything,that he put his mind to!

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Unknown said...

We are always trying to do activities together and let her know how great she is doing. I also praise her when she does good things without being asked + when she has a positive attitude when I ask :)

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I tell my kids how great they did and remind them that everyone is different and good at different things
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I tell them every morning how very proud i am of them.

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Anne N. said...

I do special activities or let them eat something special.

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Debbi said...

I like to point out good things that my children do or things that make them special/different from others. I also try to show them how their 'negative' qualities can be used in a good way (ie stubbornness=bad but perseverance to do right=good)

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Chastity M. said...

I always tell my kids that everyone starts a new beginning and it maybe scarey but everything will be fine.

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I always tell my kids that everyone starts a new beginning and it maybe scarey but everything will be fine.

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kellyr78 said...

I encourage my child by telling him he'll do fine and reminding him of all the fun he had in the past.
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I put notes in their lunches

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Unknown said...

I encourage my daughter to do her best.I preaise her and tell her how proud I am of her.I tell her everyday I love her.I tell her she can be anything she wants to be with a little hard work.Thanks for this awesome giveaway!
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Unknown said...

Well I'm a staying home mom so we have plenty time we play a lot and one of the things we always do is learn that you cannot always win but you need to do your best effort, my kids always find notes inside their launches with a little messages like food for champions or princess no always need to be rescue silly things we all love

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latanya t said...

with hugs and kisses and words of encouragement

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Nikki Lynn Hanna said...

We constantly congratulate my daughter when she makes something in class,she's in 4k and if she had a good day and didn't get in trouble for talking in class

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Diana said...

I like encouraging my granddaughters by noticing the good things they do
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Holly S. said...

Lots of "I love you!" and "I'm so proud!" Hugs and kisses and "You can do it!" Thanks!
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John Joseph said...

I encourage them by rewards but also let them know i am proud of them as long as they do their best

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Pam said...

I encourage my child with lunchbox notes on her napkin. My mom did it for me, and I enjoy doing it for her. I also am sure to praise her for the good things she does, not just scold her when she misbehaves. Thanks for the giveaway.

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[Whatever U are, be a good one!] said...

I tell them try the best to do anything, so they can have more confidence in their minds!
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Heather R said...

I make sure to give her lots of praise when she does well

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Nancy said...

We talk about their achievements and tell them how proud of them we are.

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Jodi said...

I encourage my kids with praise and lots of snuggles. They do not read yet, but I love the idea of leaving notes in their lunch box when they do.

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Jenny18286 said...

I encourage by reminding about their strengths...sometimes kids and people in general get so stuck on their weaknesses that they forget about their strengths

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Jenny said...

I encourage my child by leaving notes in his lunch and just supporting everything he wants to do.

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I encourage them by letting them know how special they are to me.

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