2009 Back To School Essentials Picks
It seems like yesterday that Summer just begun. Now, back to school time is just around the corner, or already here depending on where you live. We’ve put together a list of our favorite back to school essentials. And, we’ve also got a cool back to school contest from the delicious Clif Kids company!
Fun Lunchboxes
Mimi The Sardine Eco-friendly Lunch Bags
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Motts For Tots Juice & A Celebrity Contest!
From the moment we introduced juice to our kids we added water. We watered the juice down for 2 reasons. One was to cut down on the sugar, and two was to simply make the juice go further with 2 boys. 
Now Motts offers this same thing in a convenient juice box called Motts for Tots. Motts for Tots are available in individual packs of 9 with 4 yummy flavors. You can also buy Motts for Tots in 64 oz bottles.
We were sent some samples to test out and I’m happy to report that my boys eagerly drank them up! What’s great is that they are convenient and have much less sugar than other popular juice boxes. My boys had no idea that the juice was diluted. Did you know that Motts for Tots contains 40% less sugar than regular juices AND no artificial sweeteners?
Overall, Motts for Tots individual juice drinks are great to take along on vacations, trips, play dates, shopping, and to put in your kids lunchboxes. We even took them along with us on our trip to a local amusement park. Since we don’t buy boxed juices on a regular basis in our home, Motts for Tots were a fun and healthy treat for my two boys! These products are available at most local grocery stores for $3.99 or less. Right now you can print off a $1 coupon from the Motts website here.
Now for The Contest:
Motts for Tots has teamed up with Celebrity Mom, Tori Spelling (btw I LOVED her on 90210) , to bring Moms a fun downloadable play date planner on the Motts website. This is a free planner filled with lots of fun ideas and activities for play dates. I really liked the play date themes for boys and girls complete with matching menus!
Now for the fun part…
We are giving away 1 real play date planner autographed by Tori Spelling along with a Motts tote bag filled with a slew of Motts for Tots goodies! You will have 3 ways to enter and win this contest. The one thing you must do is leave us a comment.
To enter this contest you must leave a comment telling us you favorite Motts product (a valid email address must be left in the comment form also)
For 2 more chances to win! Subscribe to our blog feed (over there in the sidebar. It’s easy!)Â and/or write a post about this contest and link back to A Mom’s Review.
Rules: US legal residents 18+, void where prohibited by law. Up to 3 entries allowed per person. The deadline to enter this contest is Friday September 5th, 2008.
Good luck!
Our 2008 Back To School Picks!
Are you ready for back to school? We’ve put together a simple back to school guide showcasing some of our favorite affordable Back To School items for parents. Enjoy! Most of our picks are for preschool through early elementary age kids…even homeschoolers!
A Cute Tee for The First Day of School
$24 from VeryMeri.com
 Personalized Backpack That Won’t Get Lost
$19 from PotteryBarn Kids
Fun Lunchboxes
$9.95 Built Kids from ReusableBags.com
 Durable & Cute Shoes for All Boys
$59.95 from Vincent Shoes
Fun Colorful Shoes for The Girls- Converse
$19.99 from Target, available in select colors
                                 Featured Cool School Supply Pick: Street Science - for kids that like stylish supplies
 
$2.99 + at Amazon and Kmart, Visit StreetSci.com
School Supplies Picks List:
- School Zone’s 3D Think & Blink Alphabet - a perfect game for pre-k and kindergarten age kids. Lots of fun! School Zone has lots of great products.
- School Zone’s Math Readiness Stickerbook. Check out our complete review here
- School Zone’s Big Science Workbook for grades 2-3. This is perfect for homeschooling families with hours of fun experiments!
- School Zone’s Big Alphabet Workbook. Great skill building activities for preschool kids. My 4 year old son loves his.
- Crayola Washable Squeeze Paint - One word - washable!
- Loveable Labels Press ‘N Stick Personalized Clothing Dots. Great for labeling kids clothes and school supplies so they are easy to find if they get lost or mixed up! From Lovable Labels.ca Shipping is free in Canada and only $2.50 to the US. WOW!
And, last but not least a few fun books to read to your kids the night before school starts back.
Two More Great Back To School Guides for Moms
Napkleen.. to the Rescue
Who needs stain remover when you have Napkleen?
As a Mom of three,  I am always looking for ways to keep my children’s clothes protected from spills. So when asked to try the new Napkleen disposable clothing protectors, we gladly accepted.                        Â
My 6 year old happily volunteered to be as messy as possible while eating. YAY!! To get started she pulled the adhesive backing away, and simply pressed the adult size Napkleen protector on to her shirt. It surprised me at the  list of spills that stayed off her clothes, and on the cloth protector. From juice, gravy, toast & chocolate cake, the Napkleen stood up to the test through liquid and crumbs. What didn’t make it to her mouth was caught in the fold out food catcher, which really saved some clean up from the floor also. The best part, was seeing how clean her clothes were after she finished.
Where to buy: In all, Napkleen was a sure hit in our house. Visit www.napkleen.com to choose from a variety of styles and sizes, and to see how many other ways the wear & toss protectors can be used.Â
For Parents Only Book Review & Giveaway!
A Mom’s Review is taking part in the For Parents Only blog tour today.
Before I get into the summary I wanted to point out a quote from the book that really
resonated with me (and is something I think parents really need to “get”) is:
“I wish I could really know that, no matter what stupid thing I did, my parents would be there to hear me out and support me”.
Read below for a complete summary and a chance to win this informative parenting book for parents of pre-teens & teens.
Shaunti Feldhahn is known for unlocking the mysteries of relationships for men and women. Now she turns to a parent’s relationship with a child, particularly a child of the opposite sex. Drawing on the results of a nationwide survey of kids and teenagers, she explores questions such as:
* What do moms need to understand about the “tough and tender” boy who values respect over love?
* What do dads need to understand about their daughter’s need for affirmation?
* What are the six biggest pet peeves teens have about their parents?
Understanding the answers to these and other important questions can help parents make the holidays a time of celebration and unity, not strife and friction.
For Parents Only offers a unique look into a child’s mind and frees readers to communicate in healthier ways as they discover that understanding their kids may not be as complicated as they think.
GIVEAWAY: A Mom’s Review is giving away 2 copies of For Parents only to 2 very lucky readers. If you want to win, all you have to do is leave a comment on this post.
Rules: legal US resident, 18+, void where prohibited and an email address must accompany your comment in the form (not in the comment itself). Deadline: December 5th,2007 11:59pm EST.
Where To Buy The Book: For Parents Only: Getting Inside the Head of Your Kid
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