It’s mid-August already and it’s almost time to send those little munchkins back to school. My son will be starting grade one this September and I have mixed emotions about it. I’m so proud at how far he’s progressed over the last year but now my “baby” will be in school for full days. I asked him “When are you going to play with me now that you’ll be in school all day?” and he responded with “I’ll stay home with you when I finish grade 12 and become a daddy.” Umm…we’ll discuss that plan later, kiddo. Ha!
My best friend (since kindergarten) lives down the street from me and we’re both a little sad that our kids will be heading off to school again soon. Her son will be entering preschool, my son grade one and her daughter grade two. Rather than sit at home and cry that our babies are growing up too fast, we turned the back-to-school preparation into a little playdate. I invited her and the kids over so the kids could play together while the moms used our Mabel’s Labels to label all those school supplies.
I started using Mabel’s Labels last year when my son was in kindergarten. The teacher requested that we label everything – backpacks, outdoor clothing, every single marker, every marker lid, lunch containers, etc. Needless to say, I went through a lot of labels last year! I’m happy to report that even after runs through the dishwasher, washing machine, dryer, microwave, cold winter weather and art projects, every single label stayed secured. We didn’t lose any of his school supplies – pretty impressive for a kindergartener, right?
Did you know that now when you purchase select Bear Paws in stores across Canada, you can get a $5 off coupon for Mabel’s Labels? Look for the Mabel’s Labels coupon offer displayed on the top right hand side of the Bear Paws package. Also, did you know that Bear Paws are safe for school because they are made in a peanut free/nut free facility? My son has severe nut allergies so we’ve been enjoying Bear Paws for years. There are so many varieties to choose from with morning snacks, mid-day treats, chocolate dipped cookies for dessert and much more. While my friend and I labeled all the school supplies, the kids had a playdate break and enjoyed some Bear Paw cookies. Yes, moms had some chocolate dipped Bear Paws as a treat too. Hey – we were working hard and we earned some chocolate! No one said Bear Paws are just for kids. {wink} And did you know that Bear Paws are made better with real chocolate or yogurt, whole grains, and no artificial flavours or colours?
Two things you’ll always find in my purse – lipgloss and Bear Paws. With my son’s allergies, it’s important that I always plan ahead and bring snacks when we’re on the go. From summer road trips to trips to the beach and all the fun adventures in between, Bear Paws are a great choice for an on-the-go snack. So when making your back-to-school shopping list, don’t forget to add specially marked Bear Paws for your $5 off Mabel’s Labels coupon!
Free Printable Lunch Notes For Kids:
Want to send a little something extra in your child’s lunchbox? These free printable bear lunch notes pair perfectly with the Bear Paws cookies!
Disclosure: I have partnered with YMC and Mabel’s Labels/ Bear Paws and have received compensation for this post. All opinions in the post are my own.