2014 Back-to-School Trends

From the playground to math class, phys-ed to afterschool activities, here’s a look at some of the style trends for the 2014 back-to-school season:

• Among the key trends for 2014 is jeanswear. Jeans are everywhere – from tops to bottoms and dresses. All jeanswear looks sharp when paired with bold colors such as saturated hues of orange, pink and yellow. It’s a great backdrop for all the layering pieces this fall.
• Playing right into a child’s need for comfort, back-to-school shoppers will see “dressed-up comfort” with items such as sweatshirts, hoodies, sweatpants and track pants paired with dressier items such as poplin shirts.
• Flora- and Fauna-Inspired Prints, Designs - Much of kids’ fall fashion is taking its cue from nature. Woodland creatures including owls and foxes debut on intarsia sweaters for girls. More exotic animal prints can be seen on hoodies, cardigans and graphic tees.
• Tops Designed for Intentional Layering – Layering is a great way to build upon a back-to-school wardrobe. The good news is that the layered look is big this back-to-school season. So start with the basics like a tee and jeans, then add a button-up shirt and hoodie as the temps dip. Roll sleeves under
  cardigans and sweatshirts.

Prize : One lucky reader will win a $100 Lands’ End Gift Card from Lands’ End.

Removing America’s stains for over 100 years!

One winner each day for 10 days will win a year’s supply of Fels-Naptha!

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Since 1894, Purex Fels-Naptha laundry bar has been working overtime to remove greasy, oily stains, perspiration, and ring-around-the-collar. To celebrate we’ll be giving away a year’s supply each day from July 14 – 23.

• Trusted for over 100 years
• Powerful stain remover for greasy, oily stains
• Can also be used as a laundry booster

Give your baby a fresh start with Purex® & One Step Ahead®!

One grand prize winner will receive a gift certificate valued at $1,000 from One Step Ahead®, a year’s supply of Purex® Baby Detergent, and a year’s supply of Purex® Crystals™ for Baby.

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I’m so excited to bring this awesome giveaway to my readers! I know you’ll all be dreaming about the fun shopping spree you could have on Amazon with $500! Best of luck, little yams!

Amy over at This Mamas Life recently had a new little one and Kinsight.com is helping us Celebrate! One lucky reader will win an Amazon.com Gift Card

Hosted By: This Mamas Life
Co-Hosted by: Barbara’s Beat, StrangeDazeIndeed, Cherry Blossom Love and Joy of Momma Joyner
Sponsored by: Kinsights.com

A little about Kinsights: Kinsights is an online Pediatric Personal Health Record Keeper for parents. Gone are the days where you’re being held responsible for keeping track of slips of paper or lugging files and folders containing your children’s health information. And in the event of an emergency, you can even have the health records sent to the ER or out-of-town doctor in a snap. Organize your child’s growth and developmental milestones, immunizations, medications, allergies, and more. This tool is amazing and a godsend to parents. Kinsights is also a community where parents can safely seek and share answers to parenting questions. You can ask anything and Kinsights will find the right community members who can provide guidance. Kinsights even offers groups with similar interests their own pages, including single parents, grandparents, those interested in car seat safety, baby & kids fashion, potty training groups, and many more What’s really cool about this community is that it makes finding the best answers easy-community members vote up answers so the best content rises to the top.

*One Lucky Reader will receive the item shown above ( $500.00 Value)
*Giveaway starts July 14, 2014 at 12:01am est.
*Giveaway will end at 11:59pm est on July 31, 2014
*Giveaway is open to US only
* You must be 18 or over to enter
* Winner will be chosen at random via Giveaway Tools
* Winners will have 48 hours to respond before a new winner will be
chosen.
* The lucky winner will be notified by email at the end of the Giveaway.
* This Mamas Life and the other participating blogs are not responsible for prize shipment or fulfillment
*Prize will be fulfilled by the Sponsor.
BEST OF LUCK TO EVERYONE!

Disclosure: This blog did not receive financial compensation or product in exchange for this giveaway. Facebook, Twitter, & Pinterest are in no way associated with this giveaway. Prize fulfillment and shipping will be handled by the Sponsors

Hosted by: Queen of Savings, Moms and Crafters, Here We Go Again, Ready?, Michigan Saving & More, The World of ContestPatti, Tales From a Southern Mom, My Magnificent Obsession, Moms Who Save, Dividing by Zero & Coupon Crazy Mommy

Sponsor: Budsies

Choose a drawing for your Budsies either from the templates provided online or your child’s custom creation. Upload the artwork or take a picture with your smartphone and send it via text message or email. Receive your custom stuffed animal in approximately 5 weeks.

Prize: 1 Budsies RV $99

Dates: 6/21-7/5

Open to: US Residents 18+

Enter to win using the Giveaway Tools Widget below. Good luck!

These boxes of nerdy cuteness are so adorable, I almost can’t stand it! Good luck to all of my yammies!

Hosted by: Queen of Savings, Moms and Crafters, Here We Go Again, Ready?, Michigan Saving and More, The World of ContestPatti, Tales From a Southern Mom, Dividing by Zero & Coupon Crazy Mommy

Sponsor: Nerd Block

Pick your favorite theme and subscribe. Nerd Block curates great toys for you. You receive monthly surprise blocks. Open your block and let the fun begin.

Prize: Winners choice of Nerd Block Jr. for a boy or girl

Dates: 6/21-7/5

Open to: US Residents 18+

Enter to win using the Giveaway Tools Widget below. Good luck!

Disclosure: The Outspoken Yam did not receive compensation for this post and is not responsible for prize fulfillment.

Entering is super quick and easy, and the drawing is random!

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Such a perfect summer fun pack to get you started off on your warm-weather adventures! I admit I’m coveting that Crayola art set. I’d be tempted to “help” the kids play with it just so I could try it out! Good luck yammies!

Welcome to the Pampers Summer Fun Prize Pack Giveaway!

Hosted By: Sweet Southern Lovin

Co-Hosted By: Life of a Southern Mom

Sponsored By: Pampers

Pampers is the brand that most moms love and trust when it comes to their little ones. It’s hard to believe that Pampers was created by a grandpa, Victor Mills, who wanted an easy way to diaper his grandson. Back in the 1950′s he came up with the idea for Pampers while working at Procter & Gamble. From the 50′s until now Pampers has grown to the iconic brand it is today. It’s summer time, which for most mommies, means staying at home and playing with the kids. If you have a little one that is still wearing diapers, this is the best time for potty training. Pampers Easy Ups Trainers are the best training pant to use and here are a few reasons why:

~ Easy Ups provide outstanding leak protection – even overnight – so your toddler can have uninterrupted summer fun.

~ Easy Ups have an absorbent core that holds 25% more than the other leading training pant, which means fewer leaks!

~ Easy Ups have a more underwear-like look and feel, with fun graphics your toddler will love to wear!

Michelle over at Sweet Southern Lovin had the opportunity to work with Double Duty Divas and review a fun Pampers Easy Ups Summer Prize Pack. Head over here and check out her review and a few potty training tips.

**Giveaway Details**
June 10th – June 24th at 11:59PM EST
Open to Continental US residents only. Must be 18 years of age or older to participate.
Prize: One lucky reader will win a Pampers Summer Fun Prize Pack including a box of Pampers Easy Ups in their choice of size and boy or girl, Crayola 3D Deluxe Art Set, Little Tikes Octopus Party Machine, On The Go Potty Seat, Diaper Bag, and Potty Time with Elmo Little Sound Book. RV $100

**How to Enter**
Enter using the Entry Form below. By entering you agree to abide by the Terms and Conditions listed on the Entry Form. All winning entries will be verified. Winner will receive an email from Michelle@sweetsouthernlovin.com and will have 24 hours to respond or a new winner will be chosen.

Welcome to the Little Tikes Slam ‘n’ Curve Slide Sweepstakes!

This is one of the coolest giveaways of the summer! What kid doesn’t dream of their own little backyard water oasis during the scorching hot days of vacation? Watch out though! If you win, all the little ones in the neighborhood will soon be finding reasons to stop by!

Sponsored by: LittleTikes.com – Organized by: Mom to Bed by 8

Please take a moment to read Mom to Bed by 8′s Little Tikes Slam ‘n’ Curve Slide review and see how this single waterpark changed her #summerdreams!

Special thank you to our supporting co-host bloggers: Summer That, Finger Click Saver, The Chirping Moms, Our Piece of Earth, Memoirs of a Clueless Woman, Nest Full of New and The Deal Match Maker.

The Slam ‘n’ Curve Slide is the perfect backyard inflatable water slide! This amazing water slide by Little Tikes features a climbing wall, curved slide and large wading pool area. It is large enough for multiple children to use at once, but folds compactly for easy storage. Woot!

Little Tikes Slam ‘n Curve Inflatable Water Slide:

• Inflatable backyard water slide and pool built from puncture-resistant material
• Fun inflatable rock wall leads to a slippery slide
• Slide with a gentle curve at the end for a ride into the refreshing pool
• Roomy splash pool
• Includes: Inflatable basketball hoop and ball
• Step-down inside wall for easy entrance and exit
• Stakes anchor the bouncer firmly in place
• Large enough for several children
• Deflates and folds compactly for easier storage
• Blower required for inflation
• Heavy-duty blower with GFCI plug included
• Comes with stakes, repair kit and storage bag
• Maximum weight capacity: 350 lbs
• Accommodates up to 3 children
• Connect to your garden hose and turn on water flow
• Dimensions: 10’8″L x 13’1″W x 7’9″H

One winner will receive a Little Tikes Slam ‘n’ Curve Slide.

Giveaway ends June 30th at 11:59pm, open to US and Canadian residents, ages 18+. Excludes Quebec. Only one entrant per household, per address. Winner is subject to eligibility verification. Enter using the giveaway form below. Good luck!

Disclaimer: The participating bloggers were not compensated for this post. No purchase is necessary to enter. One entrant per household, per address. Void where prohibited by law. Winner(s) will be contacted by email and have 48 hours to respond before a new winner is chosen. The sponsor(s) will be responsible for product shipment to winner(s) of this sweepstakes. This event is in no way administered, sponsored, or endorsed by, or associated with, Facebook and/or Twitter, Google, Pinterest. Contact teri@mompoweredmedia.com if you have any additional questions or comments.