Use pilot pens to cover your books

Are you done with your back to school shopping or are you like me and kind of wait until the last minuet? We all know that Pilot Pen holds a special place in my heart. As we prepare for school a little different this year, I had Fallon make sure she had everything she needed. One thing that wasn’t done was the book coverings. Well, thanks to Pilot we can take care of that.

3Doodler helps kids with their imagination

“Everything that now exists was once imagined. So, if you want something to exist, you must first be able to imagine it.” ~Wayne Dyer I recently read this quote and it really spoke to me. Imagination is so important for kids and their development. Fallon imagined a Sun that is Yellow on the inside, Purple on the outside and orange. So now that sun exists, with the help of 3doodler she made that happen.

Save your kids project with a Epson scanner WorkForce ES-300W

Now that kids are starting to bring those school projects home, like coloring pages and everything else they want you to save. Do you have room for it all? What do you do with it? I know I can save it all. I just can’t. I feel bad that I throw almost all of it away, but what am I supposed to do right? Sometimes I take a picture of it to save it. Now, I have a much better way. Epson has a portable scanner, the WorkForce ES-300W that is perfect for this type of thing.

Lenovo Flex 14 Convertible Laptop for Back to School

Today pretty much every student older than middle school needs a laptop for school. It’s hard to know which one to get as there are so many options out there. I want to help so I have a really good option below. The Lenovo Flex 14”, AMD.

back to school essentials with Pilot and TastyKake

Back to school supplies are essential and shopping for them can be stressful. I get it. You finally get the list from you kids school and it’s long. Not only that, you have multiple lists. I want to share a a2 things here that you may not think go together but they kind of do. One is supplies From Pilot Pens and the other is, well a snack from TastyKake, because everyone needs a pick me up once in a while.

Slammers has Protein for Back to School Snacks

Are you looking for a great snack for school or part of the kiddos lunch? I know I’m always looking for great snacks and lunch additions that my kids not only like but are good for them. Slammers from Go Gourmet is one of those snacks that I can feel good about giving to my kids.

Go Back to School with Scribble Stuff and USA Gold

I can’t believe it’s already back to school time already. There are some great deals out there and so much to choose from. I wanted to share a couple of options for pens and pencils. That’s from USA Gold and Scribble Stuff. When the kids are picking out their school supplies you want them to have cute but affordable options, these two checks both boxes.

BunkTrunk Keeps your Valuables safe in College

Have you ever been in a dorm? If you, do you remember how tiny they were? Not only are they small, privacy and security are a big issue. BunkTrunk is a company that has come up with a way to store your valuables and to maximize on limited space. While we don’t live in a dorm, we do have kids in the house that like privacy. So I was excited when they agreed to send us the Masters to check out. 

Back to School shopping and fun at Mall of America

Living in central WI has it’s perks. One of those being living only a few hours from the Mall of America. A few weeks ago Dan and I decided to take the kids and spend the weekend at the mall. Even though both of us have nice cars, it’s always fun to drive something different. Kia was kind enough to send me their 2019 Kia Sorento to drive for a week (which was a blast).

Personal Planner Helps Your Kid Start the School Year Right

My oldest is going into her sophomore year in high school, so she needs to be super organized. That’s where Personal Planner comes into play. Together we created what will be her 2018/2019 assignment notebook.

Get a new Mattress from Brooklyn Bedding just in time for Back to School

Back to school time is a time of change for a lot of kids, especially high school to college. Finding the right staples for a dorm room or apartment is key. I’m here to help you with at least one of the staples; the mattress. Brooklyn Bedding is not only affordable, super comfortable, but also ships in a box. Making it easier for you.

give your sport lover a bag from The Northwest this School Season

Back to school shopping can be difficult and expensive, especially with the I wants of kids vrs the I needs. The smaller items aren’t bad but other’s get pricy like shoes, computers of course and backpacks. That’s where The Northwest Company comes into play with great bags at affordable pricing.

Mya is a sports kid. Even though she grew up in Wisconsin, she loves the LA Lakers. So when I saw The Northwest Company had duffle bags and other bags with the Lakers logo, I knew it would be perfect for her.

Back to School Snacks

Now that school is well underway, and routines are set, I wanted to share a few different options for snacks for both after school, or school lunch, or really, whenever. For my family protein is a huge part of our diets, and our favorite snack is popcorn. So, these three options are big in our house.

VTech Cordless Phone System with Wireless Monitoring System

I know most people are using only cell phones now, but there are still good reasons to have a home phone. We got rid of our home line, but when we moved to AZ last year we put it in again, for a better sense of security, and I’m so glad we did. VTech has come out with a new Smart Cordless Phone System that has Wireless Monitoring System with Cordless Telephone and Open/Closed and Garage Door Sensors.

KBB.com’s 10 Best Back-to-School Cars for 2016

Parents of kids 16 and older know how much they want a car.  Kelley Blue Book recently put together a list of the top 10 cars that are perfect for your kids. All the cars listed are under $20,000 ranging from Kia, Ford, Chevrolet and others. If you are looking for a new car for your teen or college kid, I would recommend taking a look at this list.

Get Your kids Back to School with Younique Makeup

Back to School supplies also include beauty supplies. One of the brands I love is Younique. I have been using their 3D Fiber Lash Mascara for a while now, so when I had the chance to check out their other makeup, I definitely said yes.

Skinny Pop Great for Back to School Lunches

My family and I are a little obsessed with popcorn, especially my teenager. Skinny pop is one of our favorite brands. There is just something about it, that takes so good. With back to school here, I’m sharing a ton of different products with you. Food, toys, technology and everything in between. Skinny Pop is one that I’m happy to share with you as I’m sure you will love it as much as we do.

Epson Eco Tank All-in-One Printer

I love technology, electronics and playing with new gadgets. Back to school is always a fun time for me as new products come out and I get to tell you about them. Epson sent me their Expression ET-2550 Eco Tank All-in-One Printer and I have to say, it’s really impressive.

Parmesan Cod over Angel Hair Pasta with Pesto

My kids are back in school. My oldest is in sports so our nights are crazy busy. I try to come up with new meals but sometimes they take so long. I need something fast and easy. Recently Sea Cuisine asked me to try out their fish in an easy back to school type recipe. We love fish, so it was an easy yes from me.

NixPlay Seed, Perfect Digital Frame for Back to School

Picture frames take up a lot of room, and when you don’t have space it can be a problem. NixPlay has a digital frame that solves all those problems. The Seed is a WiFi Cloud based system and all you need is a shelf, and Wifi. With kids moving into dorm rooms this month, this is perfect for them.