The event is hosted by The WIC Project and Barefoot Mommies and has a cash prize of $500 dollars from the event sponsor Save and Make Moola. Plus there are 24 participating bloggers each giving away prizes of $75 or more.
Sunshine Praises Sponsor
I am pleased to highlight my main sponsor EcoMom. EcoMom is an online retailer of natural and organic products. Each product on their website is tested and reviewed to make sure that it meets their strict guidelines to be healthy for your child and your home. They have a great selection of products for to enhance your child’s play and learning. EcoMom is generously providing a $30 gift certificate to their store.
I will also be giving away a $50.00 gift card to an Office Supply Store of your choice.
How to Enter!
Main Prize Entry: To be eligible for the $500 cash grand prize, all entrants must enter the $500 Cash Prize Giveaway FIRST! You can enter at one or both of the host sites for double entries. To enter just click on the links here The WiC Project and Barefoot Mommies.
Once you are done, just come back here and complete the Sunshine Praises giveaway entries for your chance to win a $30 gift certificate to EcoMom and a $50 gift card to an office supply store of your choice. Then click on any (or all) the links below to enter at each of the participating blogs. Each entry on the participating blogs will give you extra entries into the $500 cash prize. So make sure you visit all the blogs on the list to enter!
I know it’s a lot of work but DON’T worry. You have two weeks to enter at all the blogs!
Sunshine Praises Entries
Back 2 School Bloggie Boogie Giveaways
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Disclaimer: Sunshine Praises is not responsible if a company does not provide a prize mentioned in the packages above, from the event sponsor or on other participating blogs. This event is part of a giveaway hop and is sponsored by the above mentioned companies. I received no money in exchange for the post. All thoughts and opinions listed are mine and I was under no obligation to write this post.
Thanks for a great giveaway!
Melissa Lawler
mglawler at yahoo dot com
I try to save money by looking for coupons and pairing them with sales.
Melissa Lawler
mglawler at yahoo dot com
I would love to have one of the light stone organic soaps!
Melissa Lawler
mglawler at yahoo dot com
Online cash back shopping sites and coupon codes!
In store I use coupons and shop sales. On line I shop sales and use coupon codes
I’d like to try the Farmaesthetics Fine Herbal Cleanser
I try to save money on back to school items by looking for sales and using coupons when I can.
-Julie D.
luckyjd2k at gmail dot com
Well I look for coupons and in store specials and shop at Wal Mart which tends to be the cheapest.
hendymartin1 at yahoo dot com
I’d like to get this from Eco Mom: http://www.ecomom.com/eco-friendly-kids-products/winter-water-factory-long-sleeve-tee-paper-flower-cnf.html
-Julie D.
luckyjd2k at gmail dot com
I would love to have the Way Basics Madison Modern Bookcase – Black from Ecomom
hendymartin1 at yahoo dot com
Thank you for the chance to win!!!
sarahcoulsey03 at gmail dot com
I look for coupon codes as well as coupons. I also pass down backpacks as well as reuse them if they are in good condition. I also look for online sale as well as store ones.
wiseowldesignsinc at gmail dot com
Would love to have this
http://www.ecomom.com/eco-friendly-play-and-education/books/school-age/melissa-doug-responsibilities-chart.html
This way my kids can keep track of everything including chores.
wiseowldesignsinc at gmail dot com
I scour the store ads for the best deals on school supplies.
reklaw422 at hotmail dot com
I save money on school supplies by shopping both the sales (such as combing the ad flyers) and coupons!!! 🙂
empress (underscore) designs79 (at) yahoo (dot) com
I watch the sales to save money on back to school supplies.
humanecats at gmail dot com
I think I would use the bamboo notebooks and the eco art pads for back to school from EcoMom.
I’d like to have the Ecojot and Canopy Caribou Notebook from EcoMom.
humanecats at gmail dot com
would love to win:)
I like their bath products because my son has skin issuses badly!
I stock up when items go on sale. Pencils and paper don’t have an expiration date.
http://www.ecomom.com/eco-friendly-gear/school/lunch-boxes/ecolunchbox-three-in-one.html
We shop the sales and stock up!
schkinner at yahoo dot com
One way i like to save money on back to school items is signing up for rewards programs and following the sales!
I would love to have the Marie Veronique Organics Moisturizing Face Screen – SPF 30 for the back to school season.
I am trying to save money by hitting the sales.
I would also like to have Melissa & Doug Happy Handle Stamp Set for back to school! We are home schoolers and that would be great for some crafts.
We shop for great back 2 school sales and use coupons if we have ’em
donnyandshelly at yahoo dot com
I look for sales. It can help save money.
strawberry_sweetheart39 at yahoo dot com
I like the Eco-Kids Crayons.
strawberry_sweetheart39 at yahoo dot com
I try to shop the sales to save money school supply shopping.
lenz.nicole(at)gmail(dot)com
I would like to have the eco-kids crayons.
lenz.nicole(at)gmail(dot)com
I buy items in bulk and split the cost with friends.
[email protected]
I’d like to have the ECOlunchbox Two Piece Stainless Steel Set.
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One way I try to save money on back to school items is to use coupons for items.
banks_family_5{at)yahoo{dot}com
I would love to get the picnic notebook
banks_family_5{at)yahoo{dot}com
i always match the sales w/ coupons.
I save money by buying items throughout the year. I buy off the clearance shelf and check all sales!
larajarrette at gmail dot com
I would get the Eco Kids Crayons
larajarrette at gmail dot com
Great giveaway. Thanks.
I try to save by stocking up when I find a really good sale.
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I went to Ecomoms and I’d like to try the avacado olive oil shampoo.
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I shop the best deals throughout the summer so that I can be ready when fall rolls around.
I think the Mermaid costume would be fun (and they could use it on weekends when they are missing school and need a creative outlet)!
I save on Back to School supplies by stocking up when Office Depot and Staples have their big sales in the summer.
janmessali (at) gmail.com
I’d like to get the To-Go Ware 3-Tier Action Pack – Plum Brown Bag, for my school lunches (I teach.)
janmessali (at) gmail.com
Clothes. I go to a lot of yard sales during the summer to find clothes for school.
tdlsfm(at)gmail(dot)com
CleanWell Orange and Vanilla 1 oz. Hand Sanitizer Spray would be nice to have.
tdlsfm(at)gmail(dot)com
i go when there are sales on certain school items and always use coupons to drive the price further down
I save money by shopping early.
I refill my own ink cartridges!
from Ecomom I would love to get Dabbawalla Eco Lunch Bag – Monkey Do for back to school
I’d like to try Ecomom’s Jammy Sammy Organic Blueberry & Oatmeal Bars
I really try to look through the office supply store circulars to save on school supplies and also look in the clothing store circulars for clothing coupons that will apply to regular and clearance sales.
christinaalmond at gmail dot com
I would love to have the Grammy Sammy Organic Cocoa Graham & Banana Yogurt Bars for back to school snacks! 🙂
christinaalmond at gmail dot com
i would love to have the Plum Organics Organic Apple Cinnamon Oats & Quinoa Mish Mash
I save money by shopping around for the best prices. For example, this week Crayola crayons are .40 at Wal-Mart, but only .25 at Dillons. So I bought them at Dillons!
crystalkirk at hotmail.com
I’d like the Beatrix New York Big Kid Pack – Dieter. So cute!
crystalkirk at hotmail.com
I try and hit the sales and look for the lowest prices
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I wait until there is a sale before getting them.
kathyluman@gmail dot com
I use coupons and watch the back to school sales
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I would like the Melissa and Doug Trunki Alphabet Stickers so my kids could put their names on items in a fun way
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we’re really trying to get healthy in our home – organic cleaning supplies are exactly the kind of thing we need.
As much as possible, we carry over items from last year
I would get the whole bon ami line
I shop sales as soon as they start ans store hop! [email protected]
From Ecomom would love the A-Z coloring pad and flashcards for my 3 year old that I plan to homeschool the other 3 days a week since I can only afford 2/wekk of Preschool. [email protected]
I try to save money by shopping around at different drug stores depending on the sales. This is the time of the year I totally stock up on all our arts and crafts supplies- $.50 markers, $.25 crayons, etc. 🙂 I buy enough to keep the kids happy all year.
childrenteachingmama at gmail dot com
i love all the art projects by Melissa and Doug at EcoMom. I’d love to get the piggy bank and race car bank for the kids
childrenteachingmama at gmail dot com
I try to get all of the school supplies when they go on sale before school year and stock up.
marysims810 at gmail dot com
there are so many wonderful items on the site but i think i would pick Eco cup on ice.
mawrysims810 at gmail dot com
I always try to stock up on school supplies when they go on sale before school… and I of course look for sales, coupons & coupon codes!
Thank you so much for the chance to win!!!
~Ola Jaggers
okj83 at live dot com
I always look for coupons and deals on blogs 🙂 plus most stores run a buy1 get 1 free sale of some kind before school combine all 3 and wow super savings!
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There are actually 2 things I really want from ecomom! The Melissa & Doug Dinosaur Stamp Set and Melissa & Doug Alphabet Sound Puzzle.
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I love the Terracylce Denim Laptop Sleeve…. love it!
Thank You
~Ola Jaggers
okj83 at live dot com
I shop at walmart to save money
7-17 http://twitter.com/simplydab/status/92771643268677632
Buy early and get the good deals or little by little in the summer so you don’t have so much to get right before school.
Nicole Carter
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My daughter would love to have the Sarah’s Silks Fairy Skirt Pink Lavender
Nicole Carter
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One way I try to save money on back to school items is to shop for good bargains throughout the year and stockpile them. I also pay close attention to sale ads and compare to find the best deals on things that are still on my list.
bakergurl02 (at) yahoo (dot) com
Shopping for supplies when they offer sales & use coupons
ctymice at gmail dot com
I’d love to have the Ecolunchbox 3 in 1 for back to school lunch packing 🙂
bakergurl02 (at) yahoo (dot) com
I`d like to get the Open Sesame Password Reminder Book
ctymice at gmail dot com
I try to watch the sales and go and pick up some stuff ;.)
I love to save on back to school items by stocking up whenever I can. My family has a cabinet dedicated to school supplies. Most of the time, we can find anything we need in the cabinet. And of course, COUPONS! I just got free sharpies and pens at Target last week 🙂
shannoneck (at) gmail (dot) com
Just got back from the EcoMom site. Is “all of it” an acceptable answer?
I would probably say the Skin and Bones Therapy just because it has SO MANY uses. I also love the All Nighter All Over Shimmer Powder, the Beautiful Life Pre Game Texturizing Spray, and the Tea Lovers Eco Cups are ADORABLE!!!
shannoneck (at) gmail (dot) com
I try to save by watching ads for the best deals around and recycling anything that wasn’t used/barely used from the previous year
My husband has a part time job at Shopko (Kinda like a Target) and he gets 15% off school supplies, so we always go when prices are at their lowest and use the discount!
I would get some art supplies. I can never have too many with school projects and such!
buying back to school items at costco saves big money!
Don’t buy anything until school’s started and the stores are trying to get rid of their extras!
I check the sale papers and see who has the best prices and coupons for school supplies.
rhoneygtn at yahoo dot com
I would like to have the Eco-Kids crayons for back to school.
rhoneygtn at yahoo dot com
I comparison shop and use coupons.
[email protected]
I would like to have the Grammy Sammy Yogurt Bars for Back to School.
[email protected]
Shop sales and stock up.
cjwallace43 at gmail dot com
Eco-Kids crayons for back to school.
cjwallace43 at gmail dot com
I shop during no tax weekend
tbarrettno1 at gmail dot com
from ecomom I would like the Babo Lavender Meadowseet Moisturizing Lotion
tbarrettno1 at gmail dot com
I wait till the stores have their back to school sales. Can save tons. I also stock up on things while the prices are low for the whole school year.
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I like the Ecojot picnic notebook. My daughter would love it.
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I shop school supplies when they are on the lowest sale price
jmatek AT wi DOT rr DOT com
I always buy on sale. I scour all the ads each week and match the items on sale with coupons available. Cheryl [email protected]
I’d try Farmaestetics Midnight Honey Bath.
I buy items in bulk.
amybrown16 at insightbb dot com
My little girls love the plum organics pouches to go in their lunchboxes for school.
7-19 http://twitter.com/simplydab/status/93509282804416512
I shop during the back to school sales and I stock up for the school year.
the eco kids crayons
I like to buy school products at walgreens and cvs when they are on sale.
hellrzr(at)juno(dot)com
I would like to buy the Mudpuppy Monsters Flip & Draw product on ecomom.
hellrzr(at)juno(dot)com
Super give-away!
wifeofworldsbesthusband at hotmail dot com
Super give-away!
wifeofworldsbesthusband at hotmail dot com
i try to follow the sales and use coupons.
i like the ecomom crayons
I love to shop end of season clearances. I buy things that are pretty contemporary and buy them a size bigger. I have 3 boys so I know if nothing else, eventually one of them will be able to wear it. I also wait for back to school sales flyers for more trendy items.
angiewith3 at live dot com
I think the Melissa and Doug Responsibilities chart would be great for back to school. help them keep track of everything from homework, practice, chores, and such
angiewith3 at live dot com
I always shop the back to school clearance sales at the end of the season for what I think my kids will need the following year.
Thanks for the giveaway!
eswright18 at gmail dot com
From Eco Mom I’d like the Beatrix New York Big Kid Pack – Dieter for back to school.
eswright18 at gmail dot com
Sales flyers
http://www.ecomom.com/eco-friendly-gear/school/backpacks/beatrix-new-york-little-eco-packs-peace-design.html
i check her supplies from last year first to see whats still good
sherricrawford70/at/yahoo/dot/com
7-20 http://twitter.com/simplydab/status/93884419571593217
I shop around to see which store has it just a little cheaper for supplies.
I watch sales and take inventory of what we already have before hitting the stores.
[email protected]
My daughter would love:
Mudpuppy Monsters Flip & Draw
from ecomom.
sounds good to me!
Julie
riverloke at yahoo dot com
Shopping the sales really helps me to save money at back to school time. shreve_mary(at)yahoo(dot)com
I love the Eco-Kids Eco-Fingerpaint Tube Gluten Free. So fun. shreve_mary(at)yahoo(dot)com
We start watching for sales now (mid July) and start taking advantage of those. It does take some careful planning so as not to spend a ton on gas running around. Sometimes we have other parents pick up things WE need, and they will pick up things for us to save time and travel.
thanks!
ejrichter60 at gmail dot com
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Back to school hair care would be nice without working out the tangles of my youngest last minute. This product might be nice!
http://www.ecomom.com/natural-bath-and-skincare-products/hair/detangle/sparklehearts-peace-out-no-knots-hair-detangler.html
thanks!
ejrichter60 at gmail dot com
I save money by buying the supplies when they are on sale. I check the circulars every week and then buy what’s on sale. Thanks.
partymix25(at)hotmail(dot)com
to save money for back to school, i am couponing, couponing and couponing to try to get items as cheaply as possible. [email protected]
i would love to try the Marie Veronique Organic Eye Serum, i’m getting up there in age and need something for dark circles
The Office Supply GC would be really great for school supplies. Thanks!
Looking for freebies with coupons!
wait until school starts to see if you actually NEED the items
deannalw47 AT hotmail DOT com
xoxoxo
fave item: Camp Smock Dress
deannalw47 AT hotmail DOT com
xoxoxo
I tend to shop at Walmart to save money. I also scope out all the circulars.
Kkrasowski at comcast dot net
I would like 3 Sprouts Organic Hooded Towel – Hippo
Kkrasowski at comcast dot net
I look for the weekly sales ads in my newspaper and then stock up.
I try to shop for back to school when items are super cheap like 10 cents! So by the time school starts I am ready.
littleumbrella (at) wow (dot) com
I like the Winter Water Factory Long Sleeve Tee – Paper Flower
littleumbrella (at) wow (dot) com
I usually stock up all year, when I find stuff on clearance. I have so many pens and markers and highlighters and looseleaf, etc., I almost need my own supply closet.
wowknk at gmail dot com
The Clementine Natural Paint.
wowknk at gmail dot com
I combine sales and coupons to get the best deals possible for supplies.
Thanks, Karen
lemontart5kb at gmail dot com
I would like the Preserve Toothbrush in Mail Back Pack from Ecomom.
Thanks, karen
lemontart5kb at gmail dot com
I try to stock up when things are on sale. But I don’t go crazy. I know $1 for a glue stick is still astronomical. Sale doesn’t always mean Sale]
domima1098 at msn dot com
I entered the main contest. Thanks so much!
I love to save money by shopping the sales.
I would love to buy some of the HABA toys
…save money on back to school items?I like to buy mix and match clothing
.Sugar Booger Lunch Sack
stock up during sales and after sales and coupon match and price match and rebates oh my
ticklemetiffy[at]gmail[dot]com
love the eco kid crayons
ticklemetiffy]at]gmail[dot]com
I stock up when there is a good deal, and try to buy things a little at a time.
Lona728@ yahoo dot com
I save money on school supplies by buying during sales and promotions all year long.
hiwendyhi at yahoo dot com
I’ve been wanting to try the Pangea Organics Egyptian Geranium with Adzuki Bean & Cranberry Facial Scrub.
hiwendyhi at yahoo dot com
I shop sales. Probably the only time of the year when I spend money at WalMart is when they have school supplies for 10 cents.
carriethegood(at)gmail(dotcom)
For back to school, I’d like the long sleeve paper flower tee at Ecomom.
carriethegood(at)gmail(dotcom)
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I buy alot of school supplies at the dollar stores, and buy clothes throughout the year when they are on sale.
theblackat at hotmail dot com
I’d like to have an EcoMom lunch box for each of the boys.
theblackat at hotmail dot com
I hit the sales
robinblankenship at gmail dot com
We stock up on school supplies when there are clearance sales. hmcnaron at gmail dot com
i love ecomom’s light stone organic soap- perfect for back to school grime!
hmcnaron at gmail
I do refunds through the year and save the money for back to school items.
micaela6955 at msn dot com
the bug off spritzer and the tea tree lice repellent shampoo
micaela6955 at msn dot com
I try to get alot of the staples and office max deals for under a dollar and the rest I look for other sales and coupons to match with them. wilcarvic
[at]gmail[dot[com]]
To save money, stock up on school supplies when there are sales and I also use coupons. Sometimes there are companies that offer free samples as well (pens, post its etc.)Thanks!
mandalarctic at gmail dot com
I try to use coupons and shop during the tax free weekend
I like the Repair Me Conditioning and Detangling Mist
I like EcoMom’s Ashley Watson Junco Bag for Back to school. thanks!
mandalarctic at gmail dot com
I save money by getting certain items at dollar stores, and shopping the sales ads for major retailers, like Target and Walmart.
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I try and save money by comparision shopping, cutting coupons, checking thrift stores/surplus stores/ and goodwills for stuff too, carawling(at)hotmail(dot)com
at ecomom I’d like to get one of their cute bags like Sugar Booger Kiddie Play Pack – Flutterby
carawling(at)hotmail(dot)com
waiting for sales
Babo Oatmilk Calendula Shampoo and Wash
I’d stock up on their lip glosses! They all look yummy!
daisydoo200 at yahoo dotcom
I save money on back to school supplies by going to the Office Supply Store sales! Thanks for the giveaway!
daisydoo200 at yahoo dotcom
coupons and sales
[email protected]
i would like the 100% Pure Ultra Lengthening Fruit Mascara
[email protected]
Definitely go for coupons and sales! Ebates too!
I love the Terracycle Recycled Billboard Tote from EcoMom.
No impulse buying!!! Only buy what’s on sale that week even if it means stopping at a couple of stores.
Great giveaway, thanks!
The Melissa & Doug Recorder would be great from EcoMom.
Both my kids have it on their list this year.
To save money I only buy a couple of new outfits and I purchase other outfits at second hand stores. I buy gently used named brand clothing for a fraction of the cost. Most items you cant even tell theyve ever been worn!
mnrquick at yahoo dot com
The item I would like to have for back to school is the Lunchskins Reusable Sandwich Bags – Navy Sharks
Product Code: 63-1001-SHARK
mnrquick at yahoo dot com
I play the drugstore game! I stock up through out the year.
The reusable sandwich baggies would come in handy!
shmilgah at yahoo.com
I have been price matching and using coupons…
We save money by reusing as much as possible. Binder and dividers and book cover can be used for more than one year.
We try to watch for sales throughout the year and stay stocked up on the basics.
My girls would love the Apple & Bee Giraffes Travel Bag.
I love to shop sales with coupons all year long in order to save money on school supplies.
sbaka3 at gmail dot com
I would love to get my son the Skip Hop Zoo Lunchies – Monkey luch box.
sbaka3 at gmail dot com
we save coupons and shop around b2s time when all the items are on sale. 🙂
abitnerdygirl at gmail dot com
i love the site, its a mom’s one stop shop for healthy eco-friendly items and snacks love it 🙂 i’d love to try Grammy Sammy Organic Cinnamon Graham & Vanilla Yogurt Bars hehhe and i do mean *I* hehe it sounds delish 😉
Sometimes looking for deals all-year round yields better savings!
All Terrain Poison Ivy – Poison Oak Cream is something we need around here~
I try to save by checking all the sales and compare to how the sales were the year before. Some stores have a trend of handling their markdowns as they did before. I just keep a spreadsheet of each store and when they marked down merchandise, some say it’s a lot of trouble, but I’m the one who saves year after year.
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I’d love to get the Mudpuppy Map Of The U.S.A Play Scene. Just love all Mudpuppy’s products, they hold up and are enjoyable.
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I make each of the children buy their school items when they are on sale, because most of them have limits.
chitownchicas at gmail dot com
I try to save money by using coupons and watching for sales.
I check the ads and the blogs before heading out
e.ringwald at yahoo.coom
I’d like a Melissa and Doug Trunki. I know it’s not “back to school”, but I’m obsessed with how cute they are!
e.ringwald at yahoo.coom
I entered at the Wic Project. I save money on school supplies by shopping in the spring and buying in bulk for my grandson.
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I clip coupons of the Sunday paper & print coupons of the net. Thank you.
I take advantage of all the great sales on bts supplies and in Florida we have a tax free holiday for school supplies which is an automatic 6% saving.
mybeachlife at gmail dot com