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Stencil Art Kit
Drawing Stencil Art Set, ideally for children between 4 to 8. It contains 12 stencils boards with a huge variety of themes (princess, transportation, space, animals, letters & numbers, circus, etc.), drawing paper sheets, coloured pencils and a sharpener. All the component are nicely store in an easy-to-carry little case. The perfect gift for any small artist that will bring fun and education at the same time.
Overall Opinion – My goal for prepping my 7 year old for back to school was to get him excited to sit down and focus on a task at hand. My son really enjoyed using this Stencil Art Kit. He is a very crafty and creative kid so this was perfect for him. This has been really helping him learn how to draw much better and stay focus for a long period of time. This was also perfect for travel on vacation or in the car as it has everything you need in a perfect carrying case.
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Remodeez
Keep your home stink-free this summer with Remodeez non-toxic products. These smart, safe, effective and odorless products come in four handy sizes (footwear, home, travel and auto). Remodeez’s sleek products come in four fun colors and use activated charcoal derived from coconut husks to absorb odor at the source. They are hypoallergenic and chemical-free. Remodeez last for up to one year and may be placed in the sun as needed to recharge. Also great for gym bags, athletic shoes, cars and luggage!
Overall opinion– I have a daughter in dance, boys who work in construction and two boys in baseball and their shoes stink most of the time. They are constantly working in the same shoes and I’ve tried other odor controls. Remodeez has got to be one of the best so far.
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Community Coffee
Nothing says back-to-school like a good cup of coffee! As the largest family-owned and operated coffee company in the U.S., Community Coffee Company offers high-quality blends featuring 100% select Arabica coffee beans in a variety of yummy flavors. From the intense, bold flavor of their French Roast to the smooth, velvety taste of their Private Reserve Sumatra blend, Community coffee is sure to help make mornings for mom and dad or the college student a little easier. Community also offers an annual Cash for Schools program that helps participating schools earn money by collecting UPC labels!
Overall Opinion– As a mom with 7 kids and with school starting up, it is going to be stressful. But what I am looking forward to most is when I drop my kids off at school, come home, and relax with a nice cup of coffee. Community Coffee gets me up and awake for the morning and ready for the day.
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Crunchies
Packed with nutrients and a satisfying crunch thanks to their unique freeze-drying method, Crunchies are an easy way for kids to enjoy their fruits & veggies. Unlike chips and other processed snack foods, these tasty single-ingredient snacks have zero sugar added and are gluten-free, vegan, non-GMO, and kosher and halal certified. They’re also the perfect size for school lunches and backpacks! Available in strawberry banana, mango, blueberries, beets, and more, Crunchies are great atop smoothies, sprinkled in oatmeal, or as a sweet treat straight from the bag.
Overall Opinion– With school starting, I don’t want to give my kids snacks that are full of sugar or artificial flavors and colors (my son is allergic to artificial colors). Crunchies gives them the nutrients that the need to get through the day with the taste that they crave and love – Totally kid approved. Crunchies are a great snack to just grab and go.
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Sheaffer ION Pen-
The Sheaffer Ion is a sleek, pocket sized pen that is modern and fun to write with anywhere. As a portable pen, the cap attaches to any key ring, lanyard or backpack. Available in an array of colors from lime green to bright lilac and red, this retractable gel pen maximizes fun in the classroom.
Overall opinion- My son has been using this pen for about a week now and he really likes it. Most other pens will run out of ink and then it won’t work, but we haven’t had a problem with this pen about that. This pen also comes with a cap so if you accidentally leave the pen tip out, it won’t get pen everywhere.
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The Sheaffer Pop:
The Pop is a bright, colorful pen armed with a bold, modern profile — perfect for making a statement in the workplace. With an eye-popping silhouette, this pen is available in a selection of vibrant colors highlighted by a high-gloss finish and chrome appointments. Available in twist-action ballpoint, rollerball and fountain pen the Pop has a multitude of options for the creative mind.
Overall opinion– My daughter really likes this pen because it has very bright and vivid colors. She is the type of girl who will doodle and color on anything so this pen was perfect for her. She has had these pens for a little while now and she really enjoys using them.
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Yum Earth
- USDA Organic
- Non-GMO
- Nut Free/Produced in a Nut Free Facility (in case schools have regulations)
- Gluten Free
- Free from high fructose corn syrup
- Free from most major food allergens
- Vegan
- Naturally colored and flavored
- And Delicious!
Products are sold nationwide in national chains, regional stores, local stores, and online at our website and through Amazon.
We also make gummy bears, sour beans, sour twists in our convenient snack packs.
Overall opinion- YumEarth fruit snacks are great for kids when starting school. They have all the vitamins and nutrients a kid needs. Not to mention that it tastes great, even I found myself packing a few pouches in my bag. They are an easy to pack for snacks whether it’s for school, sports or other after school activities.
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Texas Instrument:
I would love to send you one of Texas Instruments ’TI-84 Plus CE graphing calculators, available in brand-new colors like “Measure Mint” and “Count on Coral” for your back-to-school guide. Who knew STEM could be so stylish? This super-slim graphing calculator, available in an array of bold, math and science-themed colors, takes students from middle school math and science all the way through high school and college.
Overall opinion– My son is going to be a senior in high school and this will be very helpful for him during math. It works on studying for SAT’s and ACT’s so he will be sure to understand and comprehend how to solve the problems. It will help with everyday math for him also because it does algebra 1 and 2 problems.
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SodaStreamFizzi:
The Fizzi turns water into sparkling water in seconds and is designed to capture the essence of SodaStream’s original machines while incorporating a new slimmer design to fit beautifully into any space. With machines that come in both black and white while remaining under $100, this is an essential dorm room staple.
Overall Opinion– The sodastream was a great idea because sparkling water costs money, if you just use tap water for the soda stream then you will never have to buy sparkling water ever again. If you have sodastream you can make your own soda, lemonade or just regular sparkling water.
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Faber Castell:
50 vibrant colored markers in a convenient storage bucket. But these just aren’t any ordinary markers, Connector Pens have unique connector caps and clips to bring your art off the page! Create your drawings and use the Connector Pens to build and “sculpt” your pictures into dimensional creations! Connector Pens feature bright, washable colors, sturdy nibs and non-toxic food grade dyes in the inks. Connector Pens conform to ASTM D-4236 and are great for ages 6+
Overall Opinion- My son really enjoys using these connector pens because when you are writing or coloring with the same pens you can connect them and you won’t have to put a cap on every single time you put it down. It not only is easier for the kids it was easier for me so I didn’t have to clean up the mess of markers.
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Electro Dough Kit
Create shapes and sculptures using conductive dough then bring them to life with light and sound;Make your own conductive dough;Learn how electricity works;Play with lights, buzzers & switches;Hours of making with our additional online resources
Overall Opinion-The electro dough kit is pretty cool, my little boys really enjoy this. They thought it was interesting to learn how electricity works. With this kit they got to create their own dough and play with the dough with lights, buzzers and switches.
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Go Organically:
Go organically fruit snacks are USDA-certified organic, made with real fruit, GMO-free, gluten-free and preservative-free. Even better, these tasty and smart snacks are only 70 calories for each individual pack.
Overall Opinion- The first day of school was hard, we woke up late and didn’t make lunches yet. Go Organically was an easy part of a lunch to make. Not to mention
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Keratin Protein
Hask Cream Oil Stylers repair your lock while you style! These innovative cream-to-oil stylers protect against heat, breakage and UV damage, while leaving strands super-hydrated – without that greasy or heavy feeling. Looking for reviews on blogs, YouTube channels, social media and the Ulta.com website. Accepted Influencers will receive all products from the Cream Oil Stylers collection to review.
Overall Opinion- My daughter loves this spray. It makes her hair much shinier, smoother and beautiful. I’ve been noticing a huge difference with how it isn’t dry anymore. I am very happy and pleased with this outfit.
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Myself Belts:
As seen on ABC’s Shark Tank! Myself Belts offers a patented product that is the only one-handed belt on the market. This mom-invented product is the easiest belt on the market to fasten and makes dressing a cinch! •Potty training toddlers, preschoolers, and teens and adults with special needs and/or hand dexterity challenges can all benefit from the Myself Belts one-handed, easy to use belt closure. •Myself Belts promote independence and boost self-esteem by allowing children to easily fasten and unfasten their belt on their own. •Myself Belts help make a child’s (and parent’s!) school day a little easier and provide children with an “I did it by myself!” moment and parents with peace of mind. A frustrating problem is solved for both parent, child and teacher- No more droopy drawers! •Myself Belts offer fashion and function. Great for preschoolers, school uniforms, and kids who just love to accessorize. Even the littlest of hands can master Myself Belts! •With fun styles that kids love to wear, along with solid colors that fit school uniform requirements, Myself Belts assortment of styles appeal to all kids ages 2-12 and teens and adults of all ages.
Overall opinion- I think myself belts is a great idea, my 2nd grader is using the myself belts and it is a lot easier. I like how it gives kids independence and while at school if the belt comes undone, it is very easy to fix it.
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Mrs. renfros:
This spicy sweet-hot salsa can be used as salad dressing, marinade or party dip. Made from tomatoes, mango, pineapple juice, brown sugar and habanero peppers. Gluten Free
Overall opinion- I had a small get together with some family before school started and this salsa was perfect for a small snack for everyone. We had many different flavors for everyone to try with some chips. It has the perfect amount of spiciness and sweetness.
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Junkless:
If you worry about the health consequences associated with the JUNK in processed breakfast and snack foods, we offers an uncomplicated alternative for you. Every product is made without the confusing complexity of modern food science; this means no artificial flavors or colors, no questionable additives, no hydrogenated oils, and Non-GMOs (Genetically Modified Organisms.) We call this JUNKLESS®. Like a recipe, each food is made with just eight or fewer basic, real ingredients—ingredients that are not only pronounceable, but can be commonly found in most kitchen pantries. Unlike many other chewy granola bars, JUNKLESS® Chocolate Chip Chewy Granola Bar is truly moist and chewy … not dry and hard! Flavored naturally with chocolate chips with absolutely no added artificial chocolate flavors and no corn syrups of any kind – this includes high fructose corn syrup! Simply delicious … with only 5g of sugar per 1.1. oz bar!
Overall opinion-I really like these junkless chewy bars. My daughter does dance, and my boys do baseball so these are the perfect snacks for them. I like how there is nothing artificial in them so they are getting the perfect nutrients.
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Emmys
We took our beloved Coconut Vanilla macaroon and packed it with rich, dark chocolate morsels. It’s our homage to one of the most enjoyed cookie flavors in the world! Moist, chewy goodness in every bite!
Overall Opinion- After a long day of school, my kids love to choose Emmy’s as their after school treat. I love these because they are healthy and my kids look forward to eating them. They have so many different flavors to choose from.
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Thumb Things
Take a walk on the wild side with finger puppets . Take an incredible animal kingdom adventure with our finger puppets and let your imaginations run wild. These animal-themed finger puppets give kids a chance to travel far from their playroom and into the wilds of the world, creating play habitats that are anything but boring. With our selection of fair trade wild animal finger puppets, the great big world is only a child’s imagination away. We have over 200 different finger puppets to choose from, so be sure to check out our other exciting collections for great gift idea. There’s sure to be “thumb thing” for everyone
Overall opinion-My little boy enjoys putting on little puppet shows for the whole family with these finger puppets. This is a great way for little kids to learn about creativity. This will keep my kids busy for hours at a time.
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