Can you all believe we’re already talking about back-to-school prep? It’s crazy how quickly this summer break flew by for us.
What is the Back to School Sampler Event?
We’ve teamed up with a bunch of amazing brands and blogs for a Back To School Sampler Event! If you participated in any of the Ultimate Online Baby Shower Sampler events, you’re already familiar with how this will work. If not, prepare for an overload of IMPORTANT information!
This Sampler event is a week long event that consists of flash giveaways and freebie events on various blogger and brand Facebook pages. This even will offer thousands of free samples from Faber-Castell, Two Moms in the Raw, Symbiotics, Pentel, Raymond Geddes, Stonefire and 18 Rabbits.
How to Participate
Step One – RSVP for the event! Click here or use the button below to let us know you plan on participating in this event. By doing so, you’ll be entered to win a grand prize gift basket valued at over $250.
Step Two – Mark Your Calendars for FLASH GIVEAWAYS! As I mentioned, there will be lots of fun flash giveaways throughout the week. When you RSVP for the event, you will be given access to the full calendar of flash giveaways. These flash giveaways will be held multiple times per day on the participating bloggers’ Facebook pages. Print this calendar, put it on your fridge, next to your bed, on your bathroom mirror… memorize it!
Step Three – Wish For It! What’s unique about a Sampler event is that only a Facebook FRIEND can send you a sample from the participating brands. You will not be able to send one to yourself so you’ve got to WISH FOR IT! After RSVP’ing for the event, you will not only receive the calendar of events but the links to wish for each sample! Let your friends know that you would LOVE to receive a sample from each participating brand. I’ve included an example of what a Wish for It Page will look like:
| Hint: Buddy up with Facebook friends to send each other sample from the participating brands. |
Step Four – Send Samples to Friends! This is the most exciting time of the whole event. You have to act at the exact moment that the sampling events begin because thousands of samples will be gone in a matter of minutes. Be ready Monday, July 20th – Friday July 24th for these events. We will be announcing the event updates on our Facebook page, so make sure you follow us!
Important – Be sure to follow all of our participating brands and bloggers on Facebook!
Lots of parents have been getting back-to-school supplies checklists from their children’s teachers and schools but there are quite a few who have not received a list. To help refresh your memory of the supplies needed, we’ve supplied a basic back-to-school checklist for you to reference.
| Click for the printable version. |
School Supplies from our Sponsors
Geddes School Supplies
Geddes School Supplies offers adorable erasers, novelty pens and other cool school supplies. Looking to do a school fundraiser? Check out raymondgeddes.com to explore their competitive fundraiser program.
Be sure to WISH for your own Raymond Geddes samples here.
Pentel
Pentel has been an iconic brand for over 70 years. You’ve most likely used one of their pens, pencils, correction or art supplies at some point in your life. They’re the only writing instrument company to receive the Deming Award for recognition of the highest standard of quality.
Be sure to WISH for your Pentel goodies here!
Faber-Castell
Faber-Castell’s Premium Children’s Art Products are recommended by Art Educators for their Quality, Innovation, Safety and Respect for the Environment. 100% of their Children’s Pencils are produced with reforested wood that comes from the over 1 million seedlings that are planted each year! Faber-Castell Pencils, Crayons, Pastels, Markers and Gift Sets are products you can feel good about!
Wish for your Faber-Castell samples here.
School Lunches and After School Snack Ideas
Stonefire Naan Bread
Stonefire provides authentic, worldly flatbreads that celebrate a distinct regional taste and honor traditional baking methods. Their original Naan bread has so many uses. From pizza to paninis, Stonefire Naan bread makes an awesome after-school snack.
Be sure to WISH for some Stonefire goodies here.
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Turkey Pesto Naan Panini
– Stonefire Naan Bread
– Jarred Pesto
– Avocado
– Sharp Cheddar
– Turkey
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18 Rabbits Jr. Granola Bars
18 Rabbits is bringing food back to its roots with their non-GMO granola and bars for the entire family. Pop a couple of their Jr. granola bars in your kid’s school lunch and they’re set!
Be sure to wish for your 18 Rabbits Jr. samples here.
Two Moms in the Raw
Two Moms in the Raw makes 100% organic, raw snacks that are nutritious, handmade and filled with flavor. Not only do these bars work great for during school or after school snacks, they’re great for study sessions or breakfast, too.
Have you wished for you Two Moms in the Raw samples, yet? Do it here!
Symbiotics
The Symbiotics Colostrum Plus collection is a line of natural products designed to help support the immune system and digestive health system, for vitality and overall wellness in people of all ages. Since school season is always a germ fest, a little extra immune boost can’t hurt, right?
Wish for your Symbiotics samples here.
