As a member of Master Lock’s Live Secure Safety Squad, I have been compensated for my time in writing this post and receive samples for review. Even though summer is here, many families are already dealing with some school anxiety in anticipation of the coming year. One source of anxiety for tweens who transition from elementary…
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Back to School Shopping at Office Depot {sponsored}
We’re in the final stretch before school starts and this is the week we’re enjoying last five days of summer while getting back into a normal bedtime routine and making sure we have all the school supplies we need for the start of the year. Over the years Office Depot has become our primary destination…
Office Depot Star Teacher Program: Recognizing Teachers for Commitment to Education {sponsored}
I was recently asked if I missed teaching. While there are things that I miss like watching my kids make incredible progress during the school year, there are things that I don’t miss. Like spending my own money on classroom supplies. The years that I had my own classroom it wasn’t uncommon for me to…
Office Depot Rewards Provides Flexible Member Benefits {sponsored}
As a savvy consumer, I like to maximize every dollar we spend by signing up for member rewards programs that help defray expenses on future shopping trips. I figure if I’m spending money, it’s always nice to get some back! I’ve always been a fan of program because it made it easy to accumulate points…
{sponsored} 3 Back to School Essentials for a Safe and Secure School Year
With 70% of college students owning a laptop and other mobile devices, it’s no surprise that they’re the most stolen items on college campuses. The high rate of theft for these devices can be a cause of concern because of compromised data, the inconvenience of not having much needed tech to complete assignments, but also…
AMD Back to School Twitter Party w. HP Giveaway (Monday)
It’s about time to start getting the kids ready for a new school year and it also is a time to think about new technology! AMD wants to make sure you’re buying products that are worth your time and money and invite you to join us for a back-to-school Twitter party. Join Michelle Geraty and…
Tiny Prints Back to School Essentials (w. giveaway)
It’s back to school time and your kids are ready but are you? Parents need to be prepared for the first day and beyond and Tiny Prints can help with great back to school items for you and your kids. Here are some of my favorites from Tiny Prints’ back to school line: Make new…
Back to School Shopping Guide for All Ages
The countdown is on for back to school! Rather than spending a boatload of money on all the things your kids want, invest in quality products that will last longer than a school year. Here are my picks that include must-have tech items, eco-friendly options, and those that allow for personalization but are flexible enough…
Works of Art from GapKids Shine On Saturdays
This post is sponsored by GapKids. Check out all the fun Shine On activities at your nearest Gap store. For event dates and locations, visit Gap’s Facebook page and join the conversation on Twitter with hashtag #ShineOn. Last weekend we visited our local GapKids to check out Shine On Saturday. The kids were thrilled to…
I’m Taking Over Scholastic’s Facebook Page to Talk eReading and eLearning (Wed, 8/15)
Scholastic Headquarters in SoHo, NYC 5 years ago when I started blogging, Scholastic was the very first brand that ever reached out to me so it was an honor to emcee their #eScholastic brunch at their SoHo headquarters in New York City recently. In a room full of familiar blogging friends, I shared how Scholastic…
