For many mamas (myself included) getting the kids fed, dressed and out the door is the most challenging time of day. This Get Cool for School Giveaway should help to make your mornings a little easier. One lucky winner will get a Tasty Baker, some Post Cereal and a fantastic Keurig Platinum Brewer.

Tasty Baker
Make breakfast and other meals fun with products made by Pop Art Toaster. Want to surprise your kids or hubby? Toast a message onto their morning bagel or onto their sandwich for lunch with the Pop Art Toaster. Want to give your kiddos a good reason to get up and get done for school in the morning? Check out the 5-1 Tasty Baker where you can make multiple types of products (pancakes and muffins for instance) in cool shapes that are sure to make a kid’s morning brighter and more fun.

To Buy or Not to Buy… Read Victoria’s Tasty Baker review at Life Starring the Kids and Me.

Win! 5-in-1 Tasty Baker. The 5-1 Tasy Baker makes muffins, brownies, pancakes, breads and cakes all in fun shapes that are sure to amuse the kiddos; and it cooks them in less time that conventional methods.

Post
Post Shredded Wheat has partnered with Feeding America and they created Bowls of Hope. This program was launched June 1, 2009. For every purchase of Post Shredded Wheat, Post will donate one bowl of cereal to Feeding America, up to 15 million bowls. That’s a lot of cereal people so let’s get eating.

To Buy or Not to Buy… Check out Renee’s review at What Mommies Need.

Win! Post Honey Nut Shredded Wheat combines the delicious tastes of golden honey and real toasted almonds, baked to perfection so each bite has a crunch you can really sink your teeth into! Post Shredded Wheat cereals are made with 100% natural whole grain wheat and are an excellent source of fiber.

Keurig
Keurig is the leading maker of single cup coffee makers. With a single cup coffee maker you never have to worry about not having enough or about having too much coffee. And, with a single cup brewer you don’t need to worry about compromising your tastes in coffee with the tastes of others in your home or office; each person who brews a cup can pick their drink of choice. With the innovative K-Cup system set-up and clean-up is a breeze.

To Buy or Not to Buy… Check out the Keurig review at Life Starring the Kids and Me.

Win! Keurig Platinum Edition Brewing System and Selection of K-Cups. As a busy parent the worse thing that could happen is waking up in the morning and not having your morning joe (or tea or coffee). Don’t worry about it again with the Platinum System from Keurig. With this system everyone in the house, including the kiddos, can get their morning drink of choice without making you late for school!

WIN! 5-in-1 Tasty Baker, 2 Boxes of Post Honey Nut Shredded Wheat and Keurig Platinum Brewer and K-Cups. Plus, 3 Runner Up Winners will receive 2 Boxes of Post Honey Nut Shredded Wheat.

How to Enter - You MUST do ALL THREE to be eligible to win this contest, but leave one entry for each to increase your chances.
1. Go to Pop Art Toaster and look around, then come back and tell me what product you like the best.
2. Visit Post Cereal and tell me which one is your favorite cereal.
3. Visit Keurig and look around, then come back and tell me which K-Cup you would want or which brewing system would fit your family the best.

Get Cool for School Giveaway! To increase your chances of winning, visit and enter at all 8 participating blogs: Life Starring the Kids and Me, Momstart, Blessings Abound Mommy, Experimental Mommy, As They Grow Up, What Mommies Need, 3 Garnets & 2 Sapphires and The Shopping Mama.

*After you enter this giveaway, submit your entries for the Get Cool for School Grand Prize Giveaway! “I entered the Parents GCFS giveaway #21 at TSM.” *

The Fine Print: Entries accepted in the Google Document. Open to US mailing addresses. Giveaway ends August 31.

Back to school time also means cooler weather and lots of fun outdoor celebrations (think Labor Day, Halloween, etc.) and this prize package is perfect for enjoying the fall weather. Fall weather, which, by the way, cannot come soon enough, people. You can win a totally tricked out Radio Flyer Wagon built for 2, an outdoor blanket from Bunnytail Blankets and SafetyTats.

Radio Flyer
Radio Flyer, who has been delighting children since the year 1917, is a household name when it comes to outdoor toys. Whether you are purchasing a tricycle, a ride-on toy, a toy scooter, or a red wagon, you know to expect quality from Radio Flyer.

To Buy or Not to Buy… Check out Bridgette’s Radio Flyer Ultimate Comfort Wagon review at the Experimental Mommy.

Win! Radio Flyer Pack & Go Canopy Wagon! Here are some details: 2-in-1 Wagon: Seats fold flat for flatbed and fold up for child comfort while riding, Removable soft sided storage bag (includes insulated compartment for cold items), Exclusive storage bag is expandable and zips away for easy storage, 2 Child cup holders inside wagon and 2 adult cup holders in the front, Child seat belts, Fold over handle for easy storage, Front axles designed for non-tip turning, Soft quiet ride tires, UV protection canopy removes in seconds with quick-clip attachment system, for ages over 1.5 years.

SafetyTats
It is never intentional, but adults do lose sight of their children now and then. . . especially in crowds. That is why SafetyTats came up with a way for adults to put their phone numbers or other important information on their child. These are a modern-day take on the ID bracelet, which are not flexible about what information you would like to include on them for your child’s identification.

To Buy or Not to Buy… Read a SafetyTats Review.

Win! SafetyTat Write-Ons for Emergency Phone Numbers and For Allergies: Quick Stick Write-On! Multi-Design 4-pack and Quick Stick Write-On! Allergy Alert 4-pack.

Bunnytail Blankets
Bunnytail Blankets is a Massachusetts-based business who offers kids outdoor blankets that are water resistant and wind resistant. These Polartec fleece blankets come in many fun colors and prints and bear a reflective strip on the outer nylon shell for add safety during evening outdoor activities.

To Buy or Not to Buy… Read Karen’s review at 3 Garnets & 2 Sapphires.

Win! Outdoor Blanket from Bunnytail Blankets. The winner will receive one in-stock blanket of their choice from Bunnytail Blankets. These washable Polartec fleece wind and water-resistant blankets measure 30” x 36”.

How to Enter – You MUST do ALL THREE to be eligible to win this contest, but leave one entry for each to increase your chances.
1. Browse the selection of items available on RadioFlyer.com and tell me about one item you would love for a child in your life.
2. Leave a comment telling me one example of when you think SafetyTats would come in handy.
3. Browse the selection of outdoor blankets on BunnytailBlankets.com and tell me which blanket you would choose if you win this contest.

* Follow The Shopping Mama on Twitter and Tweet about this giveaway. You may do this EVERY DAY – just leave a link every time you tweet! “Win an amazing Radio Flyer Wagon, SafetyTats and a Bunnytail Outdoor Blanket ($200 total value) @TheShoppingMama http://bit.ly/15LRxc”
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Get Cool for School Giveaway! To increase your chances of winning, visit and enter at all 8 participating blogs: Life Starring the Kids and Me, Momstart, Blessings Abound Mommy, Experimental Mommy, As They Grow Up, What Mommies Need, 3 Garnets & 2 Sapphires and The Shopping Mama.

*After you enter this giveaway, submit your entries for the Get Cool for School Grand Prize Giveaway! “I entered the Radio Flyer, SafetyTats, Bunnytail Blanket GCFS giveaway #20 at TSM.” *

The Fine Print: Entries accepted in the Google Document. Open to US mailing addresses. Giveaway ends August 31.

The Get Cool for School blog bash is nearing its end. And, whew, there are A LOT of amazing prizes up for grabs. Go here for the complete list of Get Cool for School giveaways and be sure to check out the awesome GRAND PRIZE worth over $600.

Thanks for linking up! I’d love if you help spread the word – the more the merrier. And, when you’ve linked up here, head over to Baby Loving Mama and list your giveaways there, too.

And yet another prize package intended for those going back to school but really perfect for the mamas. You can win a blinged out super cute Just Jen shirt, Envirosax to shop eco-friendly and totally fun office or school supplies from Carolina Pad. There are also three runner up prizes up for grabs.

Just Jen
Just Jen lets your personal style shine through with their custom Swarovski crystal shirts. If you can’t think of something on your own, Just Jen has many fun examples on their website for rhinestone adorned t-shirts, tank tops, hoodies, sweatpants, girls tees, and more. The maternity tees and the bridal party tees are perfect ways to celebrate two of the most important events in your life.

To Buy or Not to Buy… Read The Shopping Mama Just Jen review.

Win! A Custom Rhinestone Tee or Tank. The winner will be able to choose one tee or tank in your favorite color and size to be decorated with a custom rhinestone design.

Envirosax
Envirosax offers chic designer reusable tote bags that transform into a 4″ roll that can easily pop into a purse, diaper bag, glove compartment, or even your back pocket. The most recent addition to the Envirosax Organic Series is a line of organic cotton totes. Envirosax allows adults and children to go green in style.

To Buy or Not to Buy… Read The Shopping Mama Envirosax review.

Win! An Envirosax Reusable Tote Bag of your choice.

Carolina Pad
Carolina Pad is your place to find some of the coolest looking school and office gear around. Whether you are looking for back to school products for your teen or some neat looking notebooks where you can jot down your ideas and thoughts, Carolina Pad is your place to go. With multiple collections featuring everything from geometric patterns to florals, there is something for everyone.

Win! Back to School in Style Package in either the Kendall Collection or Sasquatch Collection – winner’s choice. Back to School in Style package includes 1 three ring binder, 1 notebook, a composition book, pocket folder and more.

WIN! One Just Jen Custom Rhinestone Tee or Tank, an Envirosax Tote and a Carolina Pad Back to School Package. PLUS, Three Runner Up Winners will receive a Carolina Pad Back to School Package.

How to Enter – You MUST do ALL THREE to be eligible to win this contest, but leave one entry for each to increase your chances.
1. Think of something cool you would like to see on a custom shirt from JustJen.com. Then leave an entry telling me your idea. (You may do this as often as you wish for 1 additional entry per idea provided you leave a separate comment each time.) **If the random drawing winner does not claim their prize within 48 hours of being contacted, we will choose our favorite custom design idea to be the new winner.**
2. Take a look around Envirosax and tell me a style that catches your eye.
3. Go to Carolina Pad and look around and then come back and tell me what collection is your favorite.

Bonus Entries:

Get Cool for School Giveaway! To increase your chances of winning, visit and enter at all 8 participating blogs: Life Starring the Kids and Me, Momstart, Blessings Abound Mommy, Experimental Mommy, As They Grow Up, What Mommies Need, 3 Garnets & 2 Sapphires and The Shopping Mama.

*After you enter this giveaway, submit your entries for the Get Cool for School Grand Prize Giveaway! “I entered the High School GCFS giveaway #19 at TSM.” *

The Fine Print: Entries accepted in the Google Document. Open to US mailing addresses. Giveaway ends August 27.

You’ve gotta love a prize package that covers two extremes of back to school: study and play. Up for grabs in this giveaway is a JumpStart Nintendo game to help your grade-schooler’s math skills AND an awesome PlasmaCar – a toy that is just pure fun for kids of all ages.

JumpStart
JumpStart has recently branched out from their boxed learning software and their virtual online world for kids into console gaming. This fall, you can expect to see new JumpStart console games for the Nintento Wii and DS. Meanwhile the new and interesting places are popping up on the JumpStart World Map.

Win! JumpStart Math Blaster for Nintendo DS. The ultimate math game has come to the Nintendo DS –Math Blaster in the Prime Adventure! With a variety of different challenges, Math Blaster inspires kids to use their adventuring instincts and curiosity to become a math master and save the universe! Games like Number Smash and Chain Reactor will keep players coming back for more, and the competitive multi-player mode means that kids can play with up to 3 of their friends at the same time!

Improve math fluency by playing games that emphasize quick thinking in addition, subtraction, multiplication and division. Foster algebraic logic by solving math puzzles. Zip, zoom and blast your way through hundreds of math problems, and gain the confidence it takes to be a math master! For kids ages 9 to 12.

PlasmaCar
PlaSmart is a international toy distributor located in Ottawa, Canada. It is the home of the innovative PlasmaCar, as well as many other fine toys!

To Buy or Not to Buy… Read (and watch) The Shopping Mama PlasmaCar review.

Win! A PlasmaCar! The PlasmaCar is pure fun! This kid (and adult) friendly ride on toy has no pedals, no gears and no batteries. Instead, it uses inertia, centrifugal force, gravity and friction to move across smooth flat surfaces. It’s super easy to operate and a complete blast for the whole family.

How to Enter - You MUST do BOTH to be eligible to win this contest, but leave one entry for each to increase your chances:
1.Visit PlaSmart and leave comment with your favorite color or favorite feature of the PlasmaCar.
2. Leave an entry telling me what type math your child was learning at the end of this past school year.

* Follow PlasmaCar on Twitter
* Follow The Shopping Mama on Twitter and Tweet about this giveaway. You may do this EVERY DAY – just leave a link every time you tweet! “Just entered to win a PlasmaCar and JumpStart Mathblaster for DS @TheShoppingMama http://bit.ly/q4B7h”

While shopping around on Etsy for some car seat strap covers I came across this adorable shop that has many $10 Tuesday worthy listings.

Icing on the Cupcake is a shop run by two sisters who work to create sweet finishing touches. “We collaborate to offer an assortment of items for home decor, nursery and children’s artwork, baby items, children’s clothing and original outfits for specialty dolls. We are always finding new things to add our creative touch to!”

Like I said, I was shopping for car seat strap covers. I’ve never bought them for the kiddos before, but Toddler Boy’s car seat has them and they do seem super comfy compared to the regular straps. So, I decided that, obviously, Baby Girl must have them, too. I bought this little gem of a set called Penelope Birds for $6.00.
It wasn’t until I was looking around some more at Icing on the Cupcake for this post that I realized that Icing on the Cupcake gear uses Pottery Barn Kids sheeting on a few of their sweet items. The Penelope Birds I bought is the same as PBK Penelope bedding. And, Icing on the Cupcake also uses another of my favorites from PBK – Brooke Owls. So cute!

There are over 20 different car seat strap covers to pick from and they are all super cute. I just love the bright colorful fabrics and here are two more of my faves.

I also love the bibs at Icing on the Cupcake. They snap in the front, which I’ve found to be totally convenient with Baby Girl, and have crumb catchers. And, they’re only $9.

Connect! Follow Icing on the Cupcake on Twitter and keep up with them on Facebook.

Shop! Icing on the Cupcake has TONS of great shopping for baby gear including blankets, burp cloths and of course bibs and car seat strap covers. They’re currently having a sale, too.