Top Ten:

1.Look around your house-I’ve found crayons, pens unopened in boxes that i put away. so always look around te house for useful BTS items

2 Use your gift cards up-I have ton of gift cards that i have not used yet, so need BTS items use up those gift cards that laying around.

3. Shop discount and thrift stores- I know a lot of people would disagree or be disgusted, but Thrift stores have a lot of great clothes and our very cheap, I always look their before hitting department stores. (Found Tommy Hilfiger Jeans with tags on $5.99)

4.Stock up-If you see a really good sale like 25 cent crayons, buy a lot you will be needing them in the future and their will always be a kid in need.

5.Take your child to school beforehand-take your child to school and show them around where there class is and a spot where you will be picking them up everyday. (specially kindergarten)

6. don’t brown bag it- buy a reuseable bag and sandwich container for lunches it will save money on bags and foil.

7.prepare your child-have them do some work before school starts look over old notes, that way they will remember what was taught last year.

8.Deals and coupons- always look around for the best deals, Staples usually has great deals. Cut coupons out too it’ll save tons of money.

9.clean out your childs backpack. before school starts, make sure there are only neccessary items in childs backpack. This probably should be done regularly to help maintain organization. 

10.designate a quite time area- Noises, tv and toys are all very distracting to children when homework needs to get done. make a area just for your child to have a small work space of their own distraction free.

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Schick Kiss and Tell party

Hanes Event

Team Mom dinner

I got to meet Elmo!

Dora!

Mrs. Potato Head

Ronald McDonald

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Here and There-Carolina Pad products/8/4/10

Here and there-Super Why DVD/8/6/10

Happily Blended-$50 to 1800 Flowers/8/7/10

Here and There-Band-Aid and Neosporin/8/8/10

Vals Views-Jack &  the Beanstock DVD/8/8/10

Katydid & Kid-laptop bag/8/11/10

Hip Tips 4 U-Kinderglo night light/8/13/10

Happily blended-Kidsrong energy drink/8/14/10

Melinda Joy-tickets to day in Cape May/8/18/10

Silver Lining Herbs-$100 dollar g.c./8/30/10

My Wee View-Toys R Us g.c and gift bag/7/30/10

Vals Kitchen-Guy Fieri prize pack/7/31/10

Happily Blended-Lets Grow safety dvd/8/1/10

My Wee View-Noko dress/8/6/10

Swim Town Pools-Hibachi Grill/8/18/10

Mom Knows It all-Radius intelligent toothbrush/7/23/10

Mom Spark-Kodak printer/7/25/10

SAHM Reviews-$25 American express card/7/27/10

Andreas Kitchen-pair of earrings/7/31/10

Life with 4 boys-191Unlimited men’s or boys shirt/8/2/10

Melinda Joy-Red Lobster gift card/8/15/10

manitou Patoon Boats-Gear for Manitou Patoon Boats/8/18/10

5 minutes for mom is holding a contest, and want to know how you would decorate your rice kripy treat.

Here is my daughters vision

rice krispy treat

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I was able to review some new Toy Story 3 games just in time for Toy Story  3 release(I am a little late).

Description:  Buzz Light Year Space Shooter Game where you can BE Buzz Light Year! Fire your blaster across the board and free the toys. This fast paced target game has rapid motorized firing action! Includes Targets, game board and 10 foam discs.

****This game is a blast, Jessie, and all the Toy Story gang are locked up and it’s your job to blast them out. My kids had so much fun playing with the blaster and freeing all the characters. It has now become one of there favorite games. They want to play it all the time.

Description: Join Buzz, Woody, Mr. Potato Head, and more for game night fun! Includes a shaker, dice, and everything you’ll need! Be a winner with Buzz and Woody! This great new version of Yahtzee Jr. includes images from Toy Story 3 and all your favorite characters. Make a match, roll the dice, and win!

****My daughter is still learning how to play Yahtzee, but so far she said she likes it. The funnest part for her would be mixing the dice in the cup. I’ve always loved that sound! Yahtzee is so much with the Toy Story 3 characters.

Retail: Yatzee-$19.99, Space shooter-$21.99

Disclosure: I did not receive any compensation for this post. A product was received from Hasbro for my review.

I will be out most of the afternoon today. I am heading to NYC for the Staples Back To School Blogging event. I will let everyone know the details, and I will even have giveaways. Check back for more details!