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Parents, When You Travel - You Need Lunch Notes!

Our daughter began her first week of school last week and it has been a whirlwind of emotions for me. I am excited to get her out of the house during the day and for her to learn all of the things she needs to know this year. However, I realize that I only have a few more years with her and I have to maximize my time.

These years are especially important when I have to be away from her for weeks or months at a time. When I had to be away for two weeks this summer, I felt HORRIBLE and I made quick trip to the larger Dollar Tree in the next city to purchase 15 days of super small, but girly gifts for to connect with and entertain her while I was away. When I travel for work, I have to prepare in advance.

These connections are also important when she takes her tests and tries out for sports teams during the day. I try to make the best connections at lunch time, when she has a break. I used to write little notes for her on post-its, but I realize that this is A LOT to do when you have -all the things - to do around the house.

I found this brand to utilize as her daily lunch notes. She loves jokes and these are funny lunch notes for my daughter. She loves getting short, sweet and colorful lunch notes from mom. They are quick and easy to use and they are not super expensive. Also, there are several different varieties:

I actually made a comment to her last night that she has been using the same lunch kit from Land's End for the past six years! Talk about quality!

Even as the caregiver of two senior parents, I would have LOVED these notes. These are also great lunch notes for adults! Notes like these would make a huge difference in the lives of the seniors in our community. Show them that you care.

We know you LOVE these notes as much as we do! The price point in great and the colors are engaging! Check them out! Also, this post has a links that benefit our Amazon store!

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Finding Out About NEW Snacks Through the Great Kids Snacks Box!

Our family is always focused on finding new and innovative snacks for road trips. This mama does not have a lot of time to shop for new products, soo.. I love boxes like the the Great Kids Healthy Snacks Box, because it comes to my FRONT PORCH and enables me to discover new, healthy snacks for my family.

From snack time to road trip adventures, the Great Kids Healthy Snacks box has us covered from the planning period to the packing period. This box had several new snacks that we've never heard of before and it was great to try the snacks before we purchased the snacks from Amazon.

Here are some examples of the snacks! Again, great for travel!

Beanitos - Black Bean Chips - Honey Chipotle BBQ Flavor

R Bar - The Peanut Butter and Jelly Energy Bar (this received RAVE reviews from my husband)

The Soft Baked Organic Double-Chocolate Brownie

The Jimmy Bar - White Chocolate Cranberry Nut-Free Bar

Power Crunch - Snapstick - Protein Snack: Birthday Cake Flavor

Power Crunch - Snapstick - Protein Snack: Chocolate Lava Flavor

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Have a great week and plan for the weekend!

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The @WeekendsCount Family!

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Four Ways Busy Moms Can Prepare for Kindergarten

Tomorrow, my kid hits another milestone - kindergarten! I've had such a hard time with this transition after my mother passed away this summer, because SHE WAS SUPPOSED TO HELP ME.

I know that she is with us during this process and we think of her everyday, but it is still a very lonely process. So, I had to organize everything with the help of the internet! We ordered the back pack (that will last us for years to come), the Bento Box, kindergarten friendly fashion products, and parent school supplies (because we need them too).

The North Face Look - After visiting Canada at the beginning of the summer, I purchased a North Face backpack from the new kindergartener! It was incredibly expensive, but we will continue to use it until her second grade year. I hope!

Lunchtime Toddler Style - We also purchased a Boon Bento Box lunch kit. It had everything that I wanted at a fraction of the bento box price. Usually, you have to purchase the bento box, the lunch kit, and the individual containers, but this bento box has everything you need AND it functions as a lunch kit!

We also had to purchase lunch items for our bento box, plastic bags, and several individually packaged items. Now, I plan to incorporate reusable bags as well!

Kindergarten Fashion - I had to plan a funeral and handle various forms of my "new life" (life after my mom passed) and I did not have a chance to shop. So, I decided to browse and purchase items from Amazon and Ebay to build my kindergartener's new wardrobe. More to come about this!

Don't Forget Your Parent Gear Too! - Parents need accessories for signing documents and documenting memories! This is YOUR kit! Get your Weekends Count Parent Supply Kit. No, just kidding, it is Writing Essentials Kit from Sharpie, Papermate, Expo, but it is extremely inexpensive and helpful!

Have a great school year!

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Seven Ways to Make Allergen and Gluten Free Living Easier by Attending the Gluten Free and Allergen Free Expo

Each fall, we look forward to attending the Gluten and Allergen Free Expo in Dallas, Texas. This expo is a great way for you and your family new products for the fall (especially if you have gluten or allergen free needs).

Our family has various food allergies and this expo is the BEST thing that has happened to our family. Through this expo, we are able to discover new brands and get our questions answered! Plus, it is a great way to spend a Saturday or Sunday!

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Here are Seven Ways to Make Allergen and Gluten Free Living Easier
1 - Get Your Gluten and Allergen Free Questions Answered By a Company Representative.

2 - Compare Similar Gluten and Allergen Free Products

3 - Try/Taste the Products Before Purchasing

4 - Connect with Other Individuals at the Booths

5 - Discover New Gluten and Allergen Free Products

6 - Learn MORE about Living a Gluten and Allergen Free Lifestyle

7 - Discover New Gluten & Allergen Free Recipes

Where is the Gluten Free and Allergen Free Expo? When is it?
This year's expo will take place on Saturday, September 10th and Sunday, August 11th from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm at the Dallas Market Hall (North Hall). Here's the best thing...parking is free!

How much are the tickets? Is there a special code?
The normal price for adults is $15.00 a day, but use the code ADVANCE (until September 9th) to experience 20% off the list price! Amazing deal for you and your family! Use our special code (ADVANCE) at this link:
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Begin Your After School Conversations with Plum Mash-Ups! & A Back to School Giveaway!

We hope you are having a great week!

As we begin our journey to the beginning of the fall semester of school, I worry about key items that I need to have in my car at the end of each day to guide my conversation with my little one as we commute home.

Our commute usually includes pretzels or chips, but I found a new healthier addition to our preschool commute conversations. Our new conversation staple will include apple sauce, fruits, and vegetables! Sounds too good to be true? All of these can be accomplished with Plum Mashups!

We received four Organic Plum Mash-ups to review from BzzAgent! include the following flavors: Beetbox Berry, Berry, Blueberry Blitz, and Carroty Chop!

Beetbox Blitz - This flavor only has 50 calories, 5 mg of sodium, 105 mg of potassium, 13 carbs, and 9 grams of sugar!

Berry - This flavor only has 45 calories, 100 mg of potassium, 12 carbs, and 9 grams of sugar!

Blueberry Blitz - This flavor only has 50 calories, 10 mg of sodium, 105 mg of potassium, 13 carbs, and 9 grams of sugar!

Carroty Chop - This flavor only has 50 calories, 5 mg of sodium, 115 mg of potassium, 13 carbs, and 9 grams of sugar!

We loved Plum foods when my little one transitioned to food as a baby and we've been incorporating new Plum foods for the past few years as snack foods! Now, these are amazing! Our favorite one as the Blue Berry Blitz flavor!

This week, I will mail two of these coupons and a back to school pack to TWO READERS! Write a comment in the box below with the flavor that you are most interested in trying for a back to school conversation. This contest ends on Friday, August 19th at midnight.