It’s back to school time! Whether that strikes terror or joy in your heart probably depends on your age. For me I’m thrilled for back to school! It’s the first time in over 12 years of parenting that all my kids will be gone for part of the day. While I’m sure I will have some sentimental tears the first day of school, I am so thankful for some quiet time alone.
Back to school shopping is a whole other story though. It’s a crazy, busy time, and figuring out what backpack to get, finding clothes that fit, and getting all their school supplies can be stressful. This year I am teaming up with 7 amazing bloggers to bring you Fill The Backpack, a chance to win backpacks stuffed with goodies, and give away $500 to two deserving teachers!
Fill the Backpack
The Parent. The Student. The Teacher.
Fill the Backpack is an exciting back to school online event taking place across 8 blogs from August 16th – September 16th . We have partnered with Volunteer Spot and this event will be sponsored by Ziploc Brand and 20th Century Fox as well as other brands that have contributed to filling the backpack!
We will be giving away 16 backpacks overflowing with back to school surprises and hosting a Dream Classroom Contest for teachers and parents to submit a 200 word essay describing their dream classroom. TWO entries will receive $500 to classwish.org to help assist in the building of the classroom of their dreams.
For more details on how to enter the teacher giveaway head over to Fill the Backpack. You can also follow us on twitter and “like” us on Facebook to stay up to date on how to enter all of the 16 giveaways!
Meet the Bloggers behind Fill the Backpack!
Tech Savvy Mama – Leticia Barr
Just Precious – Julie Meyers Pron
The Centsible Life – Kelly Whalen
Detroit Mommies – Courtney Valasquez
It’s My Life – Jessica Rosenberg
Savvy Sassy Moms – Andrea Fellman
From Crib to Car Keys – Shannan Powell
Clueless Mama – Laurie Cooper
Meet Our Partners!
Volunteer Spot’s free online signup sheets save time, eliminate reply-all email, and make it easy for more parents to get involved at school. Register at Volunteer Spot before October 1, 2010 using promo code “TeachersSave” for a chance to win $100 in free classroom supplies for the teacher of your choice from ClassWish.org.
Meet the “Fill the Backpack” Official Sponsors
Disclosure: Fill the Backpack is sponsored by Ziploc and 20th Century Fox. Our sponsors generously donated compensation to help fund our Dream Classroom project. Other sponsors donated products to fill the 16 backpacks that we will be giving away.
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