Back-to-School Picks & Giveaways 2008 - Day 6

[Edited to Add:  This giveaway has ended and WE HAVE OUR WINNER(S) - Congratulations, pal p., Deb, Laura, Rebecca, Mary and Sara B.!!!]

Welcome to Day 6 of our Back-to-School Picks & Giveaway sponsored by some awesomely generous people who have graciously agreed to provide some really cool stuff for you (yes, YOU!) and your...I mean, mine...okay, isn't it time we ALL kicked our kids...back-to-school!?!?

Seriously, I've got lots of great stuff to share with you.

Our kick-off giveaway drew 400 responses - Holy Craps! - what a great way to celebrate the last week of summer!

Having 4 kids, attending 4 different schools this year, we've got something for everyone and giving cool stuff away, everyday:

Day 1:  Coloring Fun - for my 2nd grader, Mini-me.

Day 2:  Sports and More - for my 4th grader, The Boy.

Day 3:  Street Smart Supplies - for my 7th grader, Thing Two.

Day 4:  A New Backpack - for my...GULP...9th grader, Thing One.

Day 5:  TGIF:  It's movie night.

Day 6:  Lunch Box Fun and Healthy Snacks.

Day 7:  Best Tressed for Pre-school.

Day 8:  Study Guides for Kids and Parents, too!

These picks, as always, are advertorial free.  No one is paying me, to talk about their product.  It's just some really nice stuff that I thought you guys would like, too.

Let's keep it rolling, okay?

The first day of kindergarten, I remember it well (I know, act surprised anyway) but, when my youngest (she's 7) started going to school full-time...well, it's sort like being granted three wishes...wetting your pants with excitement...and then staring out into space with a blank look on your face and not knowing just what in the world to wish for, first!

Then, about an hour into the morning, I started missing her and got a taste of what it would be like, when my kids would one day, go away...you know...for more than 6 hours.

How do you fit a hug in a lunch box?

I used to write my kids quick little notes of encouragement, that the lunch aides were kind enough to read to them (they are moms, too) so, I was excited to receive a samples of Kids Lunch Box Cards! Prettier (and funnier) than mine, these cards are one of my favorite picks for back-to-school and a fun way of letting your children know that, you know, you've sort of grown used to having them around, too.

Created by Kidsfuncards.com, a company owned by two moms (welcome to the Momprenuer Pack, Gina & Rose!) Kids Lunch Box Cards are blank on the back and perfect for the never-ending reminders to my teenager and can be used as a postcard for those special long-distance hugs!

[sniff]

Moving on.

If you're looking for great tips and ideas for packing a healthier lunch, I suggest you visit with the cool new online community at iLunchbox.com - you'll find:

• recipes and menu ideas with a focus on lunch and portability.
• tips and tricks to make lunch easier.
• best "off the shelf" items when making something from scratch is just NOT an option.
• best products to transport lunch.
• help and inspiration on improving your school's hot lunch program.
• articles and information on nutrition and children.
• links and resources for more information.
• featured gadgets and products that help us get the job done. [BTW - I am SO coveting the Home Bakery Supreme Bread Machine, you guys!]

So, what's OUR favorite go-to-lunch box snack?

Yoplait Kids Yogurt (featuring Dora, Diego and Backyardigans, of course!) is a healthy snack for anytime, really.  My kids love the creamy texture and taste and I like the fact that the 4-oz. cups fit very nicely into my kids' lunch boxes and bags - like, in the prize pack shown above.

Want some?

One winner will drawn (randomly) and shipped a lunch box prize pack, including a travel cooler, a coupon for free yogurt and an educational game inside, courtesy of Yoplait Kids.

Also, we will send one pack of Kids Lunch Box Cards (5 cards) and a $1.50 Yoplait Kids discount coupon to the next Lucky Five winners drawn, to sample for yourselves!

My sincerest thanks to Yoplait Kids and Kidsfuncards.com for sponsoring Day 6 of our Back-to-School Event!

(Retail Value: Lunch Box Prize Pack $25.00; Lucky Five $6.50)

FIND IT HERE: iLunchbox.com, Kidsfuncards.com, Yoplaitkids.com

WIN IT:  Just leave a comment on this post by 10:00 a.m. on September 5th (Friday) and you ARE automatically entered to WIN IT!   One winner will be picked (via random.org) and announced on September 6th (Saturday) via email and post on PRIZEYWinners!

HEY, you (yes, YOU!) are you a blogger? Excellent! Blog about this contest and get THREE chances (for a total of 4) to win! Check out the instructions to see how.

Remember, join us here August 25th - September 1st to celebrate our week long Back-to-School Event and get a chance to win something really cool each day!

Good luck and, you know, wake me when September ends!

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Comments

[Tamara Bennington]

1.

Excellent choices for a healthy luch box for my children, thank-you for the contest.

[Alyce (3)]

2.

We would love to win this! I love the lunch box cards, especially the riddles. My son would get a kick out of that.

[Nadia]

3.

We love Yoplait in our household. I sometimes hide my favorite flavors in the back of the fridge! =P

[Rebecca C (3)]

4.

Those lunchbox cards are so cute! My mom always hand wrote notes, I am sure she would have appreciated these back then!

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[Kristie]

5.

I'm sure my kids would love to try Yoplait yogurt.

khmorgan_00 [at] yahoo [dot] com

[Cindi]

6.

Right now I am using post-it notes to leave my sons little before school messages. I love it when they answer back on it! Thanks for the healthy lunch tips list. Please enter me in your drawing. Many thanks, Cindi

[Kristinia-Loving Heart Mommy (3)]

7.

My son loves Yoplait yogurt and I'm glad cause its a good way to sneak in calcium!

phillipsonlygirl at gmail dot com

[Kam A]

8.

We love Yoplait!

[Cathy McCaughan]

9.

My 3-y-o is a "Yogi" addict.

[Linda2000]

10.

Please enter me. We love yogurt.

[mannequin]

11.

YoPlait is the ONLY yogurt my son will eat! He's a yogurt connoisseur. harumph.

[bonggamom]

12.

Great back-to-school giveaway, please enter me.

[melanie]

13.

How fun are those to put in a lunch box.

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melanieadey at hotmail dot com

[Michelle J]

14.

My oldest daughter loves riddles. I would love to win this for her.

[stacey moore]

15.

my little loves take their lunch each day so this would be awesome to win!
thanks!
moore.g@insideconnect.net

[Patricia Hill]

16.

My family loves Yoplait especially GoGurts. So handy and easy to use even for the very young.

[lorene]

17.

my daughter would love this, thanks

[judy brittle]

18.

My grandkids would love this. Thank you so much!

[Sara B.]

19.

We love yogurt, count me in.
bebemiqui82(at)yahoo(dot)com

[Mama Zen]

20.

My daughter loves their yogurt!

[Soha Molina]

21.

I'd love to win this.

eddiem1.1@dslextreme.com

[Shay]

22.

This is great! Thanks!

[Carolyn]

23.

Lunch cards and Yoplait! I'm in heaven!

[Heather C]

24.

Isn't it funny how yogurt is just a little more delicious if Dora is on the package? Odd. Anyway, thanks for the giveaway. Looking forward to the yogurty goodness.

[holly k]

25.

This would be great for my daughter. Thanks for the opportunity.

[sarah b]

26.

i love those scratch cards!

[Vickie Couturier]

27.

we love the Yoplait in anything they make,my grandsons are very small an its easy for me to get them to eat the yoplait for kids,thanks

[Cori Westphal]

28.

Sounds great for my kindergartener. Thanks!

[SANDY]

29.

we love yopliat

[Katie]

30.

My son LOVES that yogurt!

[Alice Hansen]

31.

I love Yoplait! Thanks for the giveaway!

[Patti]

32.

This looks great! Who doesn't love yogurt!

[pal p]

33.

My 2 yr old loves the yogurt and will love to have this. thank you !!!

[lisa b.]

34.

Would love this.

[Kimberly V.]

35.

GREAT giveaway!!! Thank you!!!

My kids consider yogurt it's own food group. LOL!!! They love yogurt.

[Julie]

36.

15 month old Suzi is already a yogurt lover. Please enter us.

jabwardlaw(at)yahoo.com

[Beth Y]

37.

My daughter loves the Dora yogurt!

[Michelle T]

38.

Thanks for the chance. This is a great prize.

[israel y]

39.

thanks for the giveaway

[rebecca]

40.

Great giveaway, thanks.

[stevie]

41.

Cool contest - great for the back to school bunch.

[Kathy Conley]

42.

What a great prize package - we love Yoplait and Brainquest!

[Marlena U.]

43.

Our household LOVES yogurt!
m_huston(at)hotmail(dot)com

[CanCan (Mom Most Traveled)]

44.

I feel like a good mom when I pack a good lunch!

[chris]

45.

can always use new lunchboxes and my kids love yoplait. thanks for the awesome giveaway

[Beth G. (3)]

46.

My son packs a lunch almost everyday and we'd love to win this especially for the cooler pack. He's sick of pb and j.

[Vicki Wurgler]

47.

I like the Kids Lunch Box Cards - thanks for the giveaway

[Donna C.]

48.

Cool giveaway. My daughter love yogurt.

[Sundi]

49.

I love the idea of the lunchbox cards -- cute! Would love to win -- thanks!

[Brenda S.]

50.

We would love to win this! I love the lunch box cards, especially the riddles.
Thank you.

[sandra kao]

51.

thanks!

[ellen cunningham]

52.

I'd like to win this for my niece, she loves yogurt. Thanks for the chance.

[LisaW]

53.

We love yogurt at our house too. And I love the idea of cards or activities in lunch boxes. Thanks for a great giveaway!

[Becca]

54.

I love ilunchbox.com! And the Lunchbox Cards are a fun idea.

[Belinda A.]

55.

We love yogurt in this house - delicious and good for you - yay!
belinda_streak(at)hotmail(dot)com

[Mary @ Adventures in Mommyland (3)]

56.

Great giveaway, thanks so much!

[Xenia]

57.

My daughter is a huge yogurt fan, she would love this prize. Thanks!

[bridget]

58.

These are great prizes and a great giveaway.