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Tuesday, August 19, 2008

Mom Has to Be Prepared, Too!



We all love Lee Jeans. We grew up wearing the, they are a classic! Lee has jeans for men, women and children. Lee Jeans offer amazing styles and are all about comfort.

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Each of us Mommies have found that using our Dymo Label Maker has been very helpful. We have been able to label all of the school supplies and even label things around the house. The Personal Label Maker LetraTag Plus LT-100H is small, sleek and super portable, the hand-held DYMO LetraTag Plus LT-100H is the ideal label maker for the home or small office. It prints on a variety of colored labels, plus adds popular text features like multiple font styles, underlining, bolding, text sizing and more .

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Scholastic's Parent Guide to Hassle-Free Homework Homework is an important part of a child's education; unfortunately, these daily assignments can easily become a daily hassle for families. The experts from the Research Institute for Learning and Development are here to help.

We have found this very helpful, especially for the kids who just hate doing their homework. Read this book, it can be very helpful.

The The Cupcake Courier is a new product designed to transport and/or store cupcakes and muffins in a stylish carrier. It was invented, developed, and designed by a mother of two in need of a product to safely transport the gazillions of cupcakes she takes to her children's parties, school gatherings, and all sorts of functions. The CUPCAKE COURIER is a rectangular, translucent plastic container that holds three stack able cupcake trays. Each tray has 12 deep cups to hold each cupcake secure. It has a comfortable handle, and 4 bottom latches that hold the base securely.

Need to label clothing, shoes and school items? Then check out Mabel's Labels. We love the Back to School pack. Labels in the Ultimate Back-to-School Combo pack offer playful ways to ID one’s personal belongings – jackets, uniforms, shoes, bags, pencil cases and more. It is available in four NEW colour combinations. True Blue: berry blue, ocean blue, sky blue. Juicy Citrus: orange, lemon, lime. Tickled Pink. Pack in Black. Available for a limited time only, until September 30, 2008.

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Enter to win:
  • Ten moms will each win a pair of Lee's jeans
  • Four winners will each receive a Banana Boat and Wet Ones gift pack, including 6 cans of spray-on sunscreen and plenty of Wet Ones
    • One winner will receive a full planner from Daily Home Planner
      • One winner will receive a Dymo Label Maker
      • One winner will receive a copy of the book I'm Not Your Friend, I'm Your Parent
      • One winner will receive a copy of the book Parent Guide to Hassle-Free Homework
      • One winner will receive a Cupcake Courier with Cookie Tray
      • One winner will receive the limited edition Ultimate Back to School Combo from Mabel's Labels

      To enter to win ONE of the above TWENTY prizes, just leave us a comment on this post telling us if you feel prepared for your kiddos to go back to school.

      (Invalid comments will not qualify - Make sure that you have read and are following our Contest Guidelines.)

      For extra entries you may do the following:

      • Blog about this giveaway, or the event, on your site and leave us an extra comment
      • Add our main banner to your sidebar and let us know!
      All giveaways will end on September 5th

      To see ALL the giveaways for the Back to School Event you can find them here.

      387 comments:

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      MOMFOREVERANDEVER said...

      Physically prepared yes- have it all- or to the best you can predict, buying sales now in case they need it later. EMotionally, its hard every year- I spend the summer hanging with them, all night movie parties with those of the right age, and being free to go pick berries or drive to the library, etc....the nights of sitting outside and catching fireflies are fewer now that school has started and in my heart I know they are growing and soon will be grown and on thier own, and I pray I do the best I can for them. So am I ready- backpacks are laid out each night, things are scheduled but my heart is not really ready but they are excited to learn and grown and I cannot hold onto them forever.

      chromiumman said...

      no, we're not prepared, we've still got a lot of purchases to make

      Diane Murphy said...

      School starts tomorrow, so I hope I'm ready! I'm sure we will be scrambling for the bus!

      noreen said...

      my daughter is ready for school but I am not!! My first baby starts school in 2 weeks. How did the last 5 years fly by!!
      If I get to pick I really, really want that cupcake carrier and cookie tray (is the cookie tray new?, I don't remember it from every cupcake carrier contest I have entered on your site!!)

      Anonymous said...

      I think we're ready. I know my kids are MORE than ready! What I'm not sure I'm ready for is everything that comes along with school - all of the activities and busy-ness. We've been rather lazy this summer, and I'm going to miss that! :)

      deb(at)momstakeonthings(dot)com

      Anonymous said...

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      deb(at)momstakeonthings(dot)com

      Anonymous said...

      I have no little chickens of my own, but I am not ready for my niece and nephew to go back. it is SO GREAT to pick them up and spend the day with them, have them for sleepovers. Once baseball was done we got to "party" whooowhooo! they grow up so fast. now I have turned into my mom. I must go take a shot of tequila to redeem myself.

      Unknown said...

      No. I homeschool so it will get busier for me in a couple of weeks. It's worth it, though and it's what works for my family. I will miss being able to sleep in :)

      HilLesha O'Nan said...

      My son is'nt in school yet, but to be honest... I'm not really looking forward to those days. :)

      lilacbutterfly [at] earthlink.net

      HilLesha O'Nan said...

      I added your giveaway here. :)

      Rebecca said...

      I am ready as far as we have all the stuff, and everything is ready. As far as being ready for a pretty much empty house (have one 3 year old hanging around still), I joked about not being able to wait until school started but now it will be so quiet :(. So, no I don't think I am really prepared!

      legacyofbrutalitysa{AT}gmail.com

      Rebecca said...

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      Rebecca said...

      I also blogged about this giveaway.

      http://mommyhoodisthankless.blogspot.com/2008/08/four-back-to-school-giveaways-at.html

      legacyofbrutalitysa{AT}gmail.com

      mar said...

      I can never be too prepared!

      Mysharona said...

      They have already started, so the answer is most definitely.

      peg42 said...

      We can't believe that it's almost time to go back to school already. It seems like the summer has just begun. We're not prepared yet, but this week the kids and I are out to back to school shopping. (boo-hoo)
      Thanks for this giveaway.

      Jennireesa/Jennifer W. said...

      We start shopping as soon as the school supplies are out at the store. Since school has already started for us, we are definately all set!

      Erica C. said...

      love the jeans and the label maker!
      I'm not sure if I'm ready for the kids to go back to school, but they sure are ready!

      abfantom said...

      Oh yeah! We have most of the back to school shopping done already

      Anonymous said...

      Well, I can speak freely here since my son is not in the habit of visiting mommy blogs. I am TERRIFIED; he starts middle school this year and he is a child that marches to a different drummer. That's okay in elementary but middle school is when crap hits the fan.

      Joanna said...

      Very perpared! We had Kayla's supplies bought back in July and I got her all her uniforms right after school ended last year!

      Unknown said...

      My son Devin is entering pre-k, and I do feel he is very well prepared! He's pretty advanced and I'm sure he'll have lots of fun while learning all the same!

      phillipsonlygirl at gmail dot com

      kristinialeanna at yahoo dot com

      Unknown said...

      Blogged:


      http://kristiniac.blogspot.com/2008/08/back-to-school-with-mommies-united.html

      phillipsonlygirl at gmail dot com

      kristinialeanna at yahoo dot com

      Unknown said...

      Your button is up:
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      denyse said...

      Their first day of school was yestwrday but it was cancelled due to hurricane Faye. I just came back from the bus stop and I think they and I were all ready!

      Dani' said...

      Prepared? yes, my kids have been in school since July 21. Their school supplies on the other hand were NOT prepared. I have yet another item to return this week!

      Mar said...

      We dont do much for the first day of school. It is still warm enough to wear summer clothes and we cant buy supplies until we know what is needed for each class. The kids have always wanted a school type lunch even in the summer so my larder is ready to pack their sacks. Yes I did buy the sacks.

      Dani' said...

      button up

      Dani' said...

      blogged here http://bee-mused.blogspot.com/2008/08/wednesday-giveaways.html

      Susan said...

      My son is on his 8th day of school and we were prepared. First grade is a much easier transition than Kindergarten was!

      Jara said...

      yes we are somewhat ready, my little boy will start kindergarten, I've been praying for his teacher for years so I know God will take care of it, but I will surely be one of those crying mommies that first day! I LOVE the cupcake courier, tried to go to the site to purchase one, they are completely sold out! Wow!

      Anonymous said...

      I'm almost ready for my kiddo to go back to school. We're trying homeschooling this year and it's going to be a fun adventure. Neat prizes!
      cbeargie at yahoo(dot)com

      Bebemiqui said...

      Since one of mine has already started, I would say yes...I was a little sad/proud as she started her first year of all day school, but I'm loving the freedom.
      bebemiqui82(at)yahoo(dot)com

      Z said...

      School starts on Monday, and although my older daughter (now proud second-grader!) is very excited and can't wait to start, I am feeling a little jittery.

      We have all the school supplies, a special teacher's gift and a perfect back-to-school outfit ready, so I hope that qualifies :)

      Thank you so much for offering such a wonderful giveaway with awesome prizes! Keeping our fingers crossed :)
      zoechkin [at] gmail [dot] com

      Z said...

      I'm proud to display your button on my blog!

      Thanks :)

      Steph said...

      We have another year before my oldest starts school. I think it will go great for him when his time comes.

      Anonymous said...

      We are homeschoolers so my kids don't physically leave but usually I feel more prepared to start the school year, this year I'm behind and don't feel quite ready, we are starting Monday but I shopped last night to buy school supplies and it put me in the mood for sure so we will see how it goes. I have you in my sidebar, would love to win something.

      Angela

      Anonymous said...

      I've blogged about it all!

      http://fracturedtoy.blogspot.com/2008/08/giveaways-links-raves-and-thanks.html

      Anonymous said...

      And...
      Your forever button is in my sidebar!

      Thanks again!

      Kelley said...

      Are you ever really prepared? I would say, I am prepared and ready to 'punt' if needed.

      AmentsChick said...

      We're as prepared as we can be, I guess! LOL! Julia started Kindergarten yesterday. A whole new world of learning!!

      amentschick@gmail.com

      AmentsChick said...
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      Jenn S. said...

      No. I am happy my youngest is starting kindergarten but at the same time very sad. We have about 1/2 of the school supplies. I need to stop procrastinating and go buy them (at least before Monday :). )

      Ames Family said...

      My 2 year old is in preschool, and it is a great break for me with two one-year olds at home! I would love that book by ED Hill! Thanks!

      Anonymous said...

      Since this was my little man's first year of pre-school, I really didn't know what to expect! I soon found out that though I was physically ready, I was NOT AT ALL mentally ready for this!LOL! Seeing my little man walk cautiously into his classroom and then run back and attach himself to my legs was almost more than I could bear! I left with big tears in my eyes, and almost didn't make it to the car before the BIG, UGLY cry hit!LOL! We did make it through though and I think that once we get into the routine, we will both enjoy our days!
      sblilly14(@)yahoo(.)com

      Anonymous said...

      School days are over for mine, but I wish I had them back again!

      delilahhhhh@msn.com

      Belinda said...

      My daughter will start 'school' next year and no, I am not ready, not one bit. I've never even seen a school 'supply list', let alone had to meet its requirements and I have no idea how I'm going to handle not having her with me through the day - it's going to be awful!
      belinda_streak(at)hotmail(dot)com

      Belinda said...

      I have your main button up on my blog!
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      caseyshayne+3 said...

      Yes, prepared. I try not to stress about it. If I havent found one thing off the list, I dont sweat. I will find it adventually. And we dont do new clothes all before school starts. I find it easier to wait and then the kids have time to fall into their grove again and their styles and tastes change so quickly that its better to see what the new "in" thing will be.
      livingbyfaith@sasktel.net

      peony paperie said...

      My 3yo starts preschool next week. She's going to love school, so I'm not worried for her...I'm worried for me having to get us all up, fed, and out the door each morning. I'm going to have to start showering at night...and that a big change in routine for me. It's all about me, right?!?

      DePro said...

      As ready as can be.

      mogrill said...

      Yep I am all prepared. Got all the supplies and we are working on the bedtime ritual now.

      Sonya Cocherell said...

      We have all our school supplies bought and I really didn't have to buy a lot of clothes this year. So, basically we are ready. But honestly, I'm not ready in my "head". The summer just went by too fast. This last last month has just sped by and I'm still wanting to sleep in and play all day. I guess I'm a kid at heart. I'm going to miss Gracie all day.

      Sonya Cocherell said...

      I added your button to my sidebar. Thanks for the extra chance.

      Sky said...

      Johnny went back to school on Monday, and yes...we were prepared and ready! I don't know if he felt the same way...:)

      seeryusfam@msn.com

      susan1215 said...

      My kids have already gone back to school and so we started preparing a couple of weeks ago.

      said...

      I feel prepared school started already and I had everything ready to go had one day of school the Tropical Strorm Fay came for a visit so to felt like the first day of school again. Everything went great!

      tatertot374 said...

      Thank you for having this! I have 2 starting First Grade in a week. I am ready as far as having everything they need but to see them go. I am not ready. I will cry for a day or 2 then will enjoy some quiet time with my 2 year old. Thank you!
      tatertot374@sbcglobal.net

      Stacy said...

      Luckily my son is not at the school age yet, I am not ready for that.

      hetz-junk(at)hotmail(dot)com

      poppafarmer said...

      grandkids are already and anxious to grt started

      dpripps said...

      Well, we went back on Monday so I guess we were ready. I don't really like going back before Labor Day but my son seemed ready to head back to see his friends

      lace said...

      My niece is ready for school. She's only 4 but can't wait for her chance to go to school.

      kygirl said...

      Yes we are prepared for school starting back, supplies are all bought those new shoes and clothes. Even have the bedtime routine back. Yippee

      Beverley said...

      Yes, we are good to go here!

      Tonya said...

      We have a couple of things left on the list to pick up yet, but I am so ready for school to start! I hate summer vacation because we have to find sitters and juggle our schedules around so much. I personally think school should be years round! I am also ready for my 3 yo to start headstart this year. I have paid more than $60000 in daycare for my three kids over the past 8 years! She is the last one in daycare & I am thriled!

      Tonya said...
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      Karen said...

      Haven't even started !

      Julie Donahue said...

      Ready or not, school has started!
      Last Wednesday, my 5th grader started back.
      Last Friday, my Kindergartener started, sniff, sniff.
      On Monday, my 3 year old started preschool.

      candy67 said...

      School here started last Monday. We were ready physically. We have 4 children, so we started buying school clothes and supplies early in the summer. Emotionally, I wasn't ready, I never am! They're little for such a short time and I love having them around me.

      Mamalang said...

      My baby started kindergarten today. I was so ready. Not because I didn't want him around, but becaus I'm ready for this chapter.

      Anonymous said...

      Mother of three boys, I'll be doing cartwheels!! Tina
      tina6198@yahoo.com

      Linda said...

      No! I am definitely not prepared for school to start.

      Mandy said...

      All supplies have been bought, so we are ready in that sense. Are we ready for summer to end though NO!

      Amanda said...

      Ready for sure but so emotional about it. Thinking about the kids starting school always makes me so happy and sad all at once!

      silverhartgirl said...

      The school supplies are in the backpack everything ready to go but i am going to miss them

      Anonymous said...

      I sent my oldest son to the first day of the fourth grade today with new clothes and a new back back full of school supplies. I was prepared for that. Monday I send my middle son off to Kindergarten in new clothes and a back back full of school supplies. NO, I am not prepared for handing another one off to school! *wiping tears* But that cupcake carrier would sure be a SUPER win since I have signed up to help with EVERY party in the kindergarten class this year. :o) Or a new pair of jeans! Wow, I haven't had a new pair of jeans in quite a few years. Ya know how it goes, the boys come first!

      Anonymous said...

      I have a post up!!!

      http://my3wisemans.momblogcentral.com/2008/08/14/mommies-united/

      Anonymous said...

      And I have BOTH of your banners on my side bar!!! :o)

      Eryn said...

      hmm...i really thought I posted on here last night...i have this terrifying feeling that I posted it on another of the giveaways, making a double post :(

      HOPEFULLY that's not the case, but let's just say that I do NOT have a clue how summer vacation got away from us! Where did it go? Can we have it back? I am NOT ready for my baby to start kindergarten.

      At. All.

      Tarasview said...

      I am FULLY prepared for my kid's to go back to school... I really can't wait! oh for a couple hours to clean my house!

      Tammy said...

      We homeschool, and have actually been schooling since June - so we are more than prepared for the "back to school blitz"! lol -- I'm waiting for the school supplies to go on sale so we can RE-stock!

      Unknown said...

      I actually wasn't prepared at all! I just found out YESTERDAY that school started today!! Not one letter from the school to let me know either (nice huh?!). BUT we had most everything ready to go, I had to go pick up tissues and dry erase markers today so I guess that's not too bad. I still figured I had another week or two left.

      She also started second grade.. I was SO not prepared for this as I never really am. She's growing WAY too fast and the first day of school is always a huge reminder that time is just not on my side.

      Unknown said...

      Girls ~ Are you kidding me? I am SO ready, they are SO ready, we are driving each other nutso this last week before school starts. So come on Monday!!

      Anonymous said...

      I am not mentally prepared for my kids to go back to school. I never have been. I love the quality time I get to have with them in the summer. Today I am going to buy the last of my daughter's school supplies, so the supply shopping will be done.
      -Terra
      partymix25(at)hotmail(dot)com

      Anonymous said...

      Yup. Since they are already in school, we're as prepared as we'll ever be.
      digicat AT sbcglobal.net

      Anonymous said...

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      Anonymous said...

      I am pretty prepared for my kids to go back to school. I do wish we could have done a few more things this summer and I haven't shopped for back to school supplies for my oldest as he still has not recieved a list of what he needs. Other than that, I am ready for them to go back.

      sweepmom@comcast.net

      miriama said...

      We have a couple of more weeks and all of a sudden I am thinking of all the things I wanted to do with her and didn't. We still have more shopping to do.

      Kathleen W. said...

      My son is too young for school, but I work in an art museum and will likely be putting in some part time hours there this fall. I do feel mentally prepared (and eager) for the students, even though our classroom could use some organizing and cleaning. No matter how well organized you are, it always seems like I forgot to do something.

      Kathleen W. said...

      I have your button on my sidebar too!

      Susanne said...

      My oldest is starting Kindergarten on Monday, so I know I'll be a little sad. But she's so excited about it that I can't be too sad. I think she'll have a fun year.

      Great giveaways!

      mom21 said...

      We're all set for school here! I find it easier as the years go by. My son is older and much more responsible so he is very proactive in getting ready for school.

      plhill2000 said...

      I try every year to help get my grandkids ready for school. I help with supplies and clothes. But, it seems like every year as soon as they get to class, they come home with another list of supplies beyond the one that is posted. So then it is back to the store and hoping everything is in stock.

      Andrea @ Momma in Flip Flops2 said...

      My son isn't going to preschool this year, we just didn't feel he was ready but we're going to do some things here - I don't feel ready. LOL!!!

      Andrea @ Momma in Flip Flops2 said...

      I have your button on my sidebar - both of them! http://mommainflipflops2.blogspot.com

      A Classic Tale said...

      Not prepared at all. I haven't even had time to do any shopping. I do have adorable Pedoodle shoes for my daughter, as I sell them at my webstore, but other than that......I have a large "to do" list!

      Sandra said...

      I am ready in the sense that I have her clothes, backpack, shoes and all of that. But I have been crying everyday, I miss my little baby that I brought home from the hospital. I guess I just feel like she is growing up so fast and I want to do it all over again.

      Kristie said...

      I'm ready, but my little ones aren't-they're too small yet :)

      khmorgan_00 [at] yahoo [dot] com

      Unknown said...

      Yes - as soon as we get the Lists from the teacher we are headed off to the store. We are in year round school so not too much preparation needed....

      Unknown said...

      http://misaacmom.blogspot.com/2008/08/back-to-school-giveaway.html

      blogged about it here!

      Unknown said...

      your button is in my sidebar!

      Kristie said...

      I have your button in my sidebar.

      Kay said...

      This year I got my kid's lists early and bought all of the loss leader sales that were on their lists at various stores. It took time and patience, but I got everything they needed for pennies on the dollar! They also used leftovers from last year such as backpacks and partially used composition books. Teachers always want composition books, and most of the time they are barely used. Why is that?

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      judybrittle said...

      Two of my grandchildren moved in with us and I am so ready for school to start. I love them dearly but could use a little quiet. Thank you so much for the giveaway!

      Anonymous said...

      very prepared! School started for us a couple days ago and it went smoothly

      Stephanie said...

      This will be my first year sending off my little one to preschool. I am so excited, but yet so scared. I am scared to take her from her friends and where she currently is going to school. I am prepared. I have bought all of the "cool" containers for her lunch bag and everything. WOW she is growing up.

      Stephanie said...

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      furygirl3132 said...

      No I don't feel as though she's prepared enough, although we have her backpack and school supplies, she still needs some clothes. Mentally, she's ready to go and learn, we've been working with her on some of the activities she needs to do for first grade. We'll be ready by September 2 I hope! Thanks for a great giveaway!

      Eloise
      furygirl3132@comcast.net

      soha said...

      mY DAUGHTER ALREADY STARTED SCHOOL last week and I was somewhat prepared.

      Anonymous said...

      I am so not ready for school. My son just turned 5 and this is his first school year. He could care less but I cannot believe my little guy is getting so big!

      Lemonade said...

      We have been prepared!! We have everything way before that tax-free weekend. We stay home and hang out that day.

      Lemonade said...

      We have been prepared!! We have everything way before that tax-free weekend. We stay home and hang out that day.

      Andee said...

      We still have a lot of clothing to buy. With gas costing so much it's really eaten a whole in our budget.

      Audrey B said...

      Ready or not, school started here already so it's done, school has begun and hopefully I am prepared

      VickieC said...

      I thought I was ready!But then they come home with another list an more stuff to get,grrrrrrrrr,an more checks to write out,wow,I wrote 7 checks out for one school out in one day for classes,I could sure use a reward,lol,thanks for the contest,I hope I answered the question,lol

      vlbelk(at)hotmail.com

      Anonymous said...

      I am not prepared emotionally, I will miss them...except maybe the noise!
      twincere[at]hotmail.com

      LINDALSHOT said...

      READY!

      Robyn Wright of Robyn's Online World said...

      I have no choice but to be prepared since I'm the teacher LOL - we are a homeschooling family. So yes, I'm prepared :)

      Robyn Wright of Robyn's Online World said...

      Extra entry please - I added your button to the lower right of my blog and I blogged about the giveaway here also:
      http://robynsonlineworld.blogspot.com/2008/08/thursdays-giveaway-finds.html

      wooby3 said...

      Well I actually went back to school shopping for the kiddos today. YEah I waited until the last minute but with our finances we had to wait until we could afford it. I feel mostly ready, just a few more things for middle son and I'm done!

      Anonymous said...

      We have year round school so our school year started in July. My kids just started a 4 week break. Love the year round schedule!

      Rachael Schirano \\ Rachael Schirano Photography said...

      i am never prepared to send my daughter off to school. it is always such a bittersweet moment to watch her make that jump inot a new grade, but i am also excited knowing all the she will discover!

      sabb266 said...

      As far as supplies goes, absolutely prepared, even have extas and I buy things for the classroom(s) so that if a child doesn't have something, the teacher can just give it to them. Emotionally, NO WAY! This was always hard for me with my children, I thought it would be easier with my grandchilfren but I was so wrong.

      silverbele said...

      My granddaughter is starting the second grade

      Teresa690 said...

      On one hand my kids have been at an all time high in the whining department this year, but on the other hand this will be the first year that all four go to school. I am a little torn, but I think a celebration nap will help me decide! Thanks!

      Anonymous said...

      I think we are pretty much ready, but I'm sure once school starts back up (I teach as well), we'll discover some things we forgot to take care of. I know September will be crazy with all the back to school nights and events, but it is very exciting.

      Anonymous said...

      I'm ready !!!!!

      luckydolls123[at]verizon[dot]net

      Stacey Moore said...

      we have been back in school for about a week and a half and we were prepared but not ready :(

      Stacey Moore said...

      we blogged it here:
      http://gseemoore.blogspot.com/2008/08/mommies-united-back-to-school-event.html

      Stacey Moore said...

      we have both buttons!

      Cindy said...

      No, I'm afraid I'm not prepared yet. I will have to do a ton of shopping this weekend and next week.

      Anonymous said...

      no not yet ... still have to buy some school supplies ...


      thanx bunches :)

      Anonymous said...

      uh not quite....maybe someday we will be ready...but not yet :)

      thriftynursewife.blogspot.com

      Vetstadium said...

      Everything is good to go except the haircuts.

      Kimberly said...

      I'm ready and not ready. My son is starting school and I'm going t o be his teacher. Homeschool here I come.

      Uniquely Yours said...

      I don't think you can ever be totally prepared especially if it is your child's first school experience.

      wigget said...

      my older son will start preschool in a week or so, and since we've haven't gone through this i don't know what to expect. we have a backpack and lunch bag so i feel moderately prepared.

      cltgrace said...

      We're good to go, so I'm sure there's something I'm forgetting. :o)

      Unknown said...

      we are so totally not prepared for school

      sweetsue said...

      I am the student in this house and I am not ready to go back to school and I don't think I ever will be! Wonderful prizes!

      Rockin' Mama said...

      No...not yet...we're not there yet!

      I have your banner on my site!!!

      jasonncaryn at yahoo dot com

      http://rockinmama.net

      DOODLEGIRL said...

      Ready or not she we went back today. I think we're OK though

      Nessa said...

      We are sooooooo not ready yet!

      Nessa said...

      I have your button on my blog!

      Nessa said...

      I blogged about the event as well.

      http://nessatxmom.blogspot.com/2008/08/check-out-these-giveaways.html

      Sharon said...

      I am ready for my kids to go back to school but that doesn't mean I'm prepared. There are a lot of things I'd love to to with and for them if I just had the money to do it. But, it's been one of "those" months. Anyway, I would love any of the prizes your giving away. I also put your button on my blog and have posted about your contest.

      Anonymous said...

      yup, i'm so ready! i feel a bit guilty but i'll honestly say i've been dying for some peace and quiet around the house...


      texan_michael (at) yahoo (dot) com

      Amanda A said...

      I was prepared for my daughter to start first grade but my son starts preschool in a week and I am not sure that I am emotionally prepared for him to do that.
      andrusinaz@juno.com

      janetfaye said...

      I am helping to prepare my grandson for preschool.

      Thank you!

      janetfaye (at) gmail (dot) com

      janetfaye said...

      I blogged your giveaway
      http://grammyjanetsplace.blogspot.com/search/label/August%20%20Blog%20Giveaways%202

      janetfaye (at) gmail (dot) com

      janetfaye said...

      Your banner is on my sidebar.

      http://grammyjanetsplace.blogspot.com/search/label/August%20%20Blog%20Giveaways%202

      janetfaye (at) gmail (dot) com

      Sherri said...

      Thank you for a great contest!!! I am commenting - I have blogged -- and I have put a button on my blog!!!

      mom2boys said...

      y son started school this year and I was a little sad. But he's happy and doing very well. Thanks for the great giveaway!

      hottmomma_03(at)yahoo.com

      Staci A said...

      My son is so ready for school. He asks every day if it's time for him to go yet. Although I'll be sad when that day comes. Thanks for the giveaway!
      princess3sah(at)cs(dot)com

      Superdumb Supervillain said...

      not really. I am anxious for Roo to start all day school, mostly so Jasper can get into a decent nap routine. But I will probably miss her a lot next week!

      twinkle twinkle baby, twinkle twinkle said...

      im as ready as im going to get, but i wish i was totally prepared

      Anna said...

      I would love the jeans! Darling! It is crazy, my boys (11 & 9) have been back to school for four weeks and I am just starting my 2 1/2 year old in preschool! Are you ever prepared for school?

      Anna said...

      Your button is on my blog.

      Anonymous said...

      Our family is prepared. My twin boys are starting high school and football. Both made the team. But still...lots of nerves going on!!

      Denise S. said...

      I home school using a virtual public school and no, I am not prepared!

      Unknown said...

      As prepared as I'll ever be. We stopped today to get a new pair of tennis shoes for gym and one more folder. School starts Monday and neither one of us are prepared to get up early again; we've spent the summer sleeping in and staying up late. It's going to be rough getting back in the morning groove.

      llkent said...

      I thought I was, but on the first day both my kids came home and said they needed additional items for several classes. I am ready for the them to start into their routines and hopefully we won't have the fights we had last year with homework.

      April said...

      School started Aug 18 here and i think we were pretty well prepared. The county had some serious bus issues, but it seems things are fixed for the most part.

      April said...

      Got you button on my blog

      www.appleblossomfl.blogspot.com

      Anonymous said...

      Not at all!! He's only two!! But, I do plan to focus more on learning activities with him so that when the time comes, he will be ready (not sure that I'll be ready for that first day of school though!!).

      Maude Lynn said...

      I guess I'm as prepared as I'm likely to get!

      Stacey said...

      Yes. (I think!)

      ibeeeg said...

      Feel prepared? Yes and no. Yes because they have all that they need. No because I do not want them to be gone for hours and the grind of the school schedule which leads into the grind of evening schedule. I will miss them when they start school this coming week.

      Half-Redneck said...

      My daughter isn't school-age yet (but she's close). It's going to be one of the hardest things to do, dropping her off at kindergarten. I will bawl my eyes out.

      Wehaf said...

      Everyone I know is ready for the school year to start again!

      urchiken at gmail dot com

      Sams842 said...

      Yes, we are ready (I think):)

      pam said...

      We're ready at our house. My sons are in 5th and 8th grades this year, and have already started back. The school year is off to a good start.

      Svr said...

      Five of the six have already started school but we only got the bare essentials. This would definitely be a real blessing! Thanks for the opportunity!!! :D

      Rachel said...

      I am always looking for great jeans and a good parental guide book! I would love to win!

      butterflyny said...

      i can't wait for her to start!!

      Lalycairn said...

      Ugh. No, I am never prepared for them to go back. Usually I'm prepared as far as "stuff" goes, but never emotionally prepared. We re-bond during the summer and then it's gone again during the school year. I hate it.

      indie said...

      Yes, I do feel prepared this year. We had a long summer break, and we really had time to relax and get everything ready.

      Anonymous said...

      As a homeschooling mom, I'm not ever sure if I'm completely prepared to start "officially" teaching my kiddos again. This year, I feel a bit more at peace than I have in the past. :)

      Thank you.

      roseinthemorning[at]comcast[dot]net

      Anonymous said...

      For a second entry, I blogged about this here: http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/Suzanne/574495/.

      Thank you.

      roseinthemorning[at]comcast[dot]net

      Anonymous said...

      For a third entry (as per your guidelines), I also added your banner/button to my sidebar.

      http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/Suzanne/ContestsGiveaways/#Giveaways

      Thank you, again!

      roseinthemorning[at]comcast[dot]net

      Crunchy Green Mom - Suzanne said...

      I am definitly ready. They have all been in school for two weeks now, and I'm so happy!

      Crunchy Green Mom - Suzanne said...

      I have your button on my blog!

      http://crunchygreenmom@blogspot.com

      Teresa said...

      Since this is our first year at school I think I am ready. I am currently working on organizing my house to help the day to day activities go smoothly at home. As far as school stuff, we have the items that her teacher has asked for and some cute school clothes...we will see if that works :)

      Michele P. said...

      With school starting next week, I can say that I am prepared to have them go back to school. All supplies, lunch money in their accounts, photo money (they are taking my sons photos the first day of school,yikes!) everything is ready and good to go. Thank goodness!

      micaela6955 at msn dot com

      Sarah said...

      We have almost all our supplies, but this is the kindergarten for my oldest and the first year of preschool for my baby. So technically I'm ready, but it's going to be rough for me at first!

      Fiddledeedee said...

      We school nearly year round. So, I'm most always prepared. But, really look forward to the breaks!

      Blessings Abound said...

      Even though we homeschool, I have to get all my school supplies ordered and here so I can feel confident to start this coming year off. I am mostly ready and we've been going strong for a month now but I always tend to add stuff like extra curricular activities like art supplies. Thanks!

      akblessingsabound[at]gmail.com

      Blessings Abound said...

      I have your main banner/button on my sidebar. Thanks!

      bison61 said...

      Yes-we are all ready except for shoes, school starts next Thursday

      tiramisu392 (at) yahoo.com

      Anonymous said...

      Prepared for him to in terms of supplies and his emotional readiness? Absolutely! Prepared in terms of filling the void while he's in Pre-K? Not a chance...I'm going to miss my little punkin', but I know he'll have a ball!

      Jolie Molino said...

      I will miss my boys but they were so ready to go back and have fun during the day instead of being with boring ole mom swimming all summer! Kids!

      Michelle said...

      we were pretty prepared for my daughter to start K (she started on Aug 11)

      Christi S said...

      My second grader has been back in school for over a week, and I felt pretty prepared for him to go back. My four year old is back in daycare for now, but preschool starts next week...prepared, but but can't believe this is his last year of preschool!!

      Surviving the Smiths said...

      I think so. Last year there was just one in school - this year there are 2. Things are more hectic but I feel that I got things organized enough the weekend before we started.

      ikkinlala said...

      May Canadians enter?

      I think we're about as prepared here as we're going to get, but we inevitably forget something.

      ikkinlala AT yahoo DOT ca

      Anonymous said...

      School is actually year-round for my 2-year-old daughter because she is in daycare. At first it was hard getting prepared for her first day there in terms of finding the right routine so we can get out of the apartment on time, but after a year or so of practice, I feel I have it down.
      liandxp@yahoo.com

      Donna said...

      Yes, they are ready to go back. I am ready too.

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