Prepare for Back to School + Help Boys and Girls Club of America!

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Have you started your Back to School preparations yet? For parents and kids it’s an exciting time of year, with lots to look forward to. Preparation and having the necessary back to school supplies helps set kids up for academic success so Boys and Girls Club of America has come up with some very useful tools to help you with your Back to School planning, while also helping support and raise awareness for their organization and kids in their club programs!

supply drive game

First, take the Back To School Supply Drive Game pop quiz and Disney will donate needed school supplies to a Boys and Girls Club kid! That’s books, folders, and supply kits to help kids get a great start this school year! Be sure to also share it with friends and family…the more correct answers, the more school supplies will be donated!

quiz for school supplies

Next, snag these helpful FREE tip sheets just for parents with loads of advice and information for you and your kids. Topics include helping children set goals, time management tips, think college and more!

FREE Parent Tip Sheets for Back to School
Finally, when you are out shopping for school clothes, backpacks and other back to school items, be sure to visit JC Penney where they are partnering with Boys and Girls Club of America as well! During the month of August, you can join JCP Cares by rounding up at the register to help support programs that benefit the Club’s programs for kids.

Be sure to also check out this inspiring video featuring the kids and programs of the Boys and Girls Club of America in action!

Disclosure: I wrote this review while participating in a blog tour by Mom Central Consulting on behalf of Boys and Girls Club. I received a promotional item to thank me for taking the time to participate.

Meet Bamboo the Cat: An Interactive Yoga Story for Kids!

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Bamboo the Cat

Come meet Bamboo the Cat, the adorable star of a new interactive children’s book introducing kids to yoga! I’m so excited about this book by Denise Hitch, because not only is yoga fun and relaxing but its health benefits are well-known and this creative book is a great way to introduce young children to yoga through storytelling. Both parents and children can follow Bamboo the Cat on fun adventures while acting out the story with yoga poses.

Bamboo the Cat Yoga Book for Kids

As you probably already know if you are a yoga enthusiast, yoga develops flexibility and strength, improves concentration, and promotes relaxation. Now your child can learn to balance in tree pose or stay calm in savasana (corpse pose).

yoga book for kids

This book is especially geared towards children between the ages of 3-5 years old and provides a terrific early foundation to encourage lifelong habits of fitness, activity and wellness…at only $15 what a priceless gift for any kid! Learn more and order your copy of Bamboo the Cat here!

Giveaways and Sweepstakes for Mamas and Papas!

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In my never ending search to bring you pawsome pet deals and giveaways I sometimes find offers that aren’t pet related but that are SO good that I want to share! Here’s a quick roundup of some hot new giveaways and sweeps for parents of human kids:


From Lullaby Lane, enter to Win the complete Fisher-Price Zen Collection!


EBONYParent is giving away a BOB Revolution SE stroller in the color of your choice (orange, navy, black, plum)! I’ve seen people with these when I’m out walking with Daisy and they look so cool!


Enter to Win a $500 Melissa & Doug Shopping Spree from American Family!

 (and a FREE Magazine Offer just because the babies are so cute!)

Win an Adorable Animal Humidifier for Healthy Pets and Family!

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Win an adorable animal humidifier!

When we adopted Daisy from the shelter, she came home with a terrible case of Kennel Cough and since we didn’t have a humidifier, the vet said to put her in the bathroom filled with steam from the shower several times a day. When I saw the adorable animal humidifiers in this giveaway my first thought was how having one of these sure would have made me smile a little during a difficult and scary first week with our new rescue pup!

Humidifiers are also pediatrician recommended to help relieve cough, cold, and flu symptoms, as well as provide relief for dry skin. They can also help the entire family get a good night’s sleep! Register now to win an oh-so-cute Crane animal humidifier!!! The winner will select the animal of their choice.

*FREE* Personalized Placemat for your Dog, Cat or Human Kid – Add Your Own Photo and Text!

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Free printed placemat from InkGarden

Another Free Offer from InkGarden! This one is for a FREE custom placemat…just pay $3.99 for shipping. With this deal, you can create a cute personalized placemat for your fur (or human) kid’s eating area. Choose from the clip art provided or add your own photo and your kid’s name. These are completely laminated so they are easy to clean and designed to last a long time. Make sure to use promo code PLACEFREE when you order!

There are hundreds of design and color options to choose from. Here’s just a few to give you an idea, but be sure to Click Thru to InkGarden and browse them all for more themes and inspiration!

Custom Dog placemat

customize with kid or pet clip art or add photo

The family placemat

Also, don’t forget to check out the $2 Personalized Travel Mug or 10 Announcement Card offer I posted recently!