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Does anyone in your family need new sneakers? Reebok is having a huge sale—50% off Outlet items with free shipping!

I love these pink and black YourFlex Trainette for Women. Can you believe they’re only $38.97? It’s also offered in 4 other colors if you’d prefer something different. Plus, if you buy the wrong size, Reebok is offering free returns!

This sale is good while supplies last, so if you see something you like, don’t wait!

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Calling all Eric Carle and Gymboree fans for a new collaboration that joins together two of my favorite things—books and clothes!

Eric Carle is the beloved illustrator of such children’s classics as Brown Bear, What Do You See, and The Very Hungry Caterpillar. Gymboree is an awesome children’s clothing company. Their partnership brings two iconic, parent-trusted brands together.

Little ones will be delighted with a wide assortment of play wear and sleepwear that corresponds with their favorite characters!

To celebrate this wonderful collaboration, Gymboree is hosting an in-store event on September 5th, from 10am-12pm! Families are invited to visit any one of the Gymboree retail locations (outlets excluded) for caterpillar crafts and story time. (Sounds super fun to me!)

If you can’t make it to the store today, there are many other goodies available like coloring sheets and daily giveaways all week!

 

What is your favorite Eric Carle book? Mine is The Very Hungry Caterpillar!

The wonderful folks at Liquid Chalkers generously sent me some to try. I had never heard of a chalk marker before, so I was very curious!

Liquid Chalkers were developed by Louise Fox. As a busy mom of 3, she understands what other moms need and will enjoy. She set out to create the ideal product to encourage creativity, and I think she has succeeded!

Liquid Chalkers come in a variety of colors. The ones I sampled are white and packaged in a set of four. They can be used like a regular marker on any non-porous surface, such as:

*  Glass

*  Ceramic

*  Metal

*  Mirrors

*  White Boards

*  Chalkboards

*  Plastic

I’m not a super-crafty person, and I wasn’t sure if I’d enjoy using these, but I definitely did! Liquid Chalkers would be great for an art project, decorating, home school, organization, or just doodling. Since I had an extra plastic tub hanging around, I decided to experiment—with great results!

It’s important to follow the package directions if you want the best results. Liquid Chalkers must be gently shaken. Then, you depress the tip and hold until it starts flowing. It took a little bit to get mine going, but once they were ready, it was fast! I do recommend tracing over the writing at least once. The color is especially bright and bold against dark backgrounds.

I found them to be precise, due to the 6mm chiseled tip. They’re not watery, nor drippy. Nothing rubbed off on my hands and the liquid sets quickly. If you don’t like the results, clean up is a breeze. You simply wipe it off with a damp cloth. (How nice is that? Love it!)

At the cost of $12.99, I think they’re affordable—and useful—for most families. Since I’m always on the lookout for deals, I was pleased to see that a 5% discount is instantly available when you join their “Arty People” Club. You will also receive a bonus guide, filled with tips and ideas for how to use the chalkers.

I can’t imagine being unsatisfied with Liquid Chalkers, but if you are, it’s comforting to know that they offer a 365 day return guarantee! When I have more time, I’m looking forward to decorating coffee mugs with my chalkers, and possibly popcorn bowls, too.

Calling all Hebrew School Moms, Soccer Moms, Girl Scout Moms, and PTA Moms!

Are you a group leader looking for a way to simplify communication, volunteering, and fundraising with other team moms?

In the old days, hours were wasted on individual calls and mailings. Email has greatly simplified the process, but BCC emails aren’t perfect (I have lost many emails to spam filters). CC emails aren’t great, either. The list is a mile long and sometimes inappropriate. Frequently, I end up having to chase someone and I really hate asking where their check is (so embarrassing)!

I’ve always wanted a better solution—something that will encourage maximum parental involvement with minimal effort on everyone’s part. Finally, we have a solution, Monday Envelope.

What is Monday Envelope? It’s an all-in-one communication solution that helps in numerous ways:

* Easier to access information

* Saves hours of time

* Builds support

* Better organization

* Simplifies involvement

* Encourages community

* Revitalizes fundraising so budgets are boosted (crowd funding and Amazon payments are utilized)

I love that I can use this app on the go. We’re all busy these days; wasting time searching for email addresses and/or phone numbers doesn’t make sense. If you’re anything like me, you too need a cure for the chaos.

With Monday Envelope, you have peace of mind knowing that a single notification will reach the entire group, whether or not they log on. It is free to use, the app works on any device, and there is no downloading or registration necessary.

I can’t begin to tell you how many headaches I’ve avoided by using Monday Envelope. All of the tools are awesome, but my personal favorite is the hassle-free Payment Collection (goodbye, embarrassing phone call follow-ups)!

While this simplifies things for the Group Leader, group members will certainly enjoy these wonderful features:

* A daily dashboard that allows you to see what’s happening

* Reminders so you never forget an event/deadline

* Take action

* Total transparency

* No more “Reply-All Emails”

Teachers and administrators will also love Monday Envelope since it preserves valuable classroom time and eases parent/teach interaction—all of which benefits the school and students.

By streamlining the process, we can increase membership across the board. Parental involvement is key to overall school success and individual student success. So many of our youngsters are slipping through the cracks, often because the parents think they don’t have the time or energy to participate. By introducing this system, we will have the ability to reach so many untapped resources!

I believe in the power of parents and teachers working together to provide first-class education and opportunities. Monday Envelope founder, Bryn Boughton, does too! She is just another mom trying to make a difference—not just for her daughter, but for all children. She has designed the tool to create the environment we all crave: an organized, involved community of parents and teachers.

We all need to spread the word about this incredible app! If you are a Group Leader, sign up now. If you’re a room or team mom, encourage the leadership by bringing Monday Envelope to their attention. Together, we can do this!

And what’s the best way to spread the word? By having a Giveaway, of course! Enter for a chance to win a $50 Amazon Gift Card, sponsored by the wonderful folks at Monday Envelope!

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