Moms Get Organized for Back to School {Giveaway} #countdownBTS

Not only do we have to get our children ready for back to school, but there are certain things that we as Moms need to do to get ready for the upcoming school year too!

Back to School Hilroy
Back to School Supplies featured in the image above:

  • Motherword Magnetic Calendar
  • Five Star Boomerang Binder
  • Perfect for your Purse Graphic Notebook
  • Enviro Recycled Notebook
  • Magazine Box
  • Five Star Storage Pocket & Dry Erase (magnetic for locker)
  • Five Star Tri-Pocket (magnetic for lockers)
  • Small Supply Pouch

ACCO Brands include Hilroy and many other popular school supply brands. Everything from calendars to binders to paper and organizational products and more are available to get you and your family ready for school this year!

The following items have helped me to get organized on the home front:

  • A magazine box to organize important documents.
  • Magnetic Storage Pockets on the side of th fridge to hold writing utensils.
  • Motherword Magnetic Calendar to organize all family member events, activities and appointments. Each family member receives a different coloured marker to easily keep track of all events at a quick glance.
  • These Back to School supplies are available at various stores including Staples, Target and Walmart.

    Back to School with Hilroy 1
    I accidentally discovered that my new EPIPEN fits perfectly into a small supply pouch from Hilroy. This protects the EPIPEN and also makes it easily accessible. For children who have allergies, parents can place an emergency card with all of their important information in the front slide in area.

    This year, I am excited to announce that Me to We back to school products from Acco Brands Canada are available exclusively at Staples. One lucky reader will receive a Me to We Prize Pack from Acco Brands Canada right here on Multi-Testing Mommy! This prize pack includes: 1 backpack, 1 zipper binder, 1 pencil pouch, 1 notebook, 3 pocket & prong portfolios, 1 pencil, 1 sticky notes, 1 water bottle and 1 lunch bag (total value of approximately $100).

    IT’S GIVEAWAY TIME!
    Back to School Prize Pack
    Prize: Me to We Prize Pack
    Open to: Canadian Residents only
    Giveaway ends: August 25, 2014 11:59pm EST


    Over the past few years, I have written a few other articles about Kindergarten parents that you may wish to read as this is a topic that I am very passionate about, having spent a number of years as a Kindergarten teacher and having two children of my own complete Kindergarten.
    Kindergarten Parent Support Group
    Getting Ready for Full Day Kindergarten
    Preparing for Kindergarten – Part 1
    Preparing for Kindergarten – Part 2
    A Kindergarten Visit – Who Needs More Preparation, Mom or Child?
    For all NEW Kindergarten Moms and Dads, This is For YOU!
    Back to School – Mommy, I Don’t Want to Go

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187 Responses to Moms Get Organized for Back to School {Giveaway} #countdownBTS

  1. Stephanie La Plante says:

    I would give this to my little cousins. There’s 4 of them. Grade 1, grade 3, grade 6 & grade 8. I’d love to help my family with their huge financial load this year.

  2. Jennifer Ripel says:

    What a fabulous giveaway! Love the items! I would give it to my two girls to share. Grades 3 and 2!

  3. Jennifer lachance says:

    my girlfriend down the hall who has a girl and just had a baby i would love to help her out 🙂

  4. Kelly Young says:

    my daughter grade 9

  5. Lisa Knox Neutel says:

    I’d give this to my daughter in grade 8 or my son in grade 11

  6. leanne m says:

    My daughter is going into grade 4.

  7. Steph BKN says:

    I would give this to my son, he’s starting school this year, if I can let the momma strings go a wee bit 😉 He will be entering JK

  8. fossie55 says:

    I would give it to the grandchildren. One is in grade two and one in grade five. They will have to share it.
    Florence C

  9. jemrah says:

    my daughter, who is going in to grade 8!

  10. Harmony Poisson says:

    I would give this to my daughter Bella going into grade 7. Its a tough year for us so every win helps:)

  11. jennifer capin says:

    I would give it to my Son who is going into grade 3

  12. Jenny Major says:

    my daughter who is going into SK

  13. Bernice says:

    I would give my son ,he’s going into grade 9

  14. mohammad anjum says:

    FOR MY SON

  15. Viv Sluys says:

    I’d share it with my daughter who starts grade 1

  16. Valerie Theberge says:

    My son, Grade 1

  17. Andrea Amy says:

    I would give this to my son who is going into grade 2.

  18. Natalie says:

    I would give it to my friend’s daughter (I’m the honorary auntie) who is just getting ready to start kindergarten

  19. Melinda Jana says:

    To my cousin who is going into grade 4

  20. Tammy Harrison says:

    I would give this to my niece who is entering grade primary.

  21. jonnieh says:

    This would be for my son entering grade 5

  22. ShariD says:

    This would be for my nephew entering grade five.

  23. Brenda Penton says:

    I’d give it to my son who is going to grade 6

  24. lori b says:

    my neighbors daughter going into grade 7

  25. Judy Cowan says:

    My friends daughter, entering grade 6

  26. Maureen says:

    My children are entering into 4th, 2nd and 1st grade! Wow…..time really is going by so fast! I would be so thrilled to give this to them.

  27. mongupp says:

    8TH, 6TH, 4TH AND SK. Wahhhhh!!! They are growing too fast!

  28. Rene says:

    I would split it with my daughter who is going to kindergarten!

  29. Robyn B. says:

    I would give to my daughter who is going into the 6th grade.

  30. Gillian Morgan says:

    Sophie and she’s starting pre-k this year

  31. disqus_TiF89YSMsu says:

    I’d give it to my son – he’s entering senior kindergarten this year.

  32. Lori Bazan says:

    I would give it to my son entering grade 3

  33. archy0050 says:

    I’d give this to my son who is starting kindergarten this year!

  34. Belinda McNabb says:

    my son who is going into grade 10

  35. suzquiz says:

    I would give it to my niece who is going into gr 8

  36. ToCo says:

    Kingston in Grade 3

  37. Darlene Schuller says:

    This would go to my daughter who is entering grade 3.. already all worked up over the grade 3 testing too.. really not happy with the school ugh….

    • That stinkin’ test jaded my daughter’s entire year last year, she was SO anxious about it. BUT in the end, she still had a great year. Here is a piece I wrote about handling the anxiety that comes with the EQAO testing.. http://www.multitestingmommy.com/2014/05/test-anxiety.html

      • Darlene Schuller says:

        thank you going to read it now.. I think I read it last year as well… but it never pertained to Miss K so it didn’t stick with me I’m sure. I’m just pee’d off this has over shadowed her entire summer. They made good and sure to tell them at the end of school LAST year.. stressing how important it is they do well.. we’ve been telling her it’s not different then any other test or exam she’s going to have to do in school, she should approach them all with such concern.. just not for 3 months before the fact………….. thanks for the link to the article, reading now!

      • Darlene Schuller says:

        Yes I had read it!! Re read it again and jotted down some tips.. thanks girlie..I had no idea it was 5 friggin’ days long…… ugh!

        • Yes, it was a LONG week!!!

          • Darlene Schuller says:

            it’s been a long 3 months.. this past week she has stepped up her game in chatting about it.. I told her last night while she was bathing that I do love she’s concerned, it shows me she cares, cares about how well she does, cares about doing well.. it’s important to approach every challenge with that same type of feeling.. but not to where she’s worrying about it months in advance. My girl doesn’t handle change or unorganization very well (except her room, it’s ok you can’t see the floor in there 1/2 the time). I just want to slap her teacher for this….this is not something that she should’ve had to have on her mind all summer long.

          • I fully agree that she shouldn’t have had to think about it all summer. I feel badly for her. I know my daughter spent her whole 2nd grade year with her teacher hanging EQAO over her head.

          • Darlene Schuller says:

            Such nonsense… I told her it’s more of a test for the teachers and the school.. to make sure they are teaching the children properly and they are learning as they should… I don’t know what more to do about it.. I don’t even know when it is… my luck at the END of the freakin year

  38. Tiffany Steadman-Collins says:

    This would be for my son as he is entering into grade 3:)

  39. kathy downey says:

    This would be for my grandson as he is entering into grade 5

  40. M S Thompson says:

    I would give this to a nephew who is going into grade 7

  41. Lucy says:

    I would give this to my niece who is entering grade 5

  42. Susan Dillman says:

    This would be a great addition to some things I am donating to various charities. Thankyou for the opportunity.

  43. raynebow12 says:

    i would give my daughter who is entering grade 7

  44. BobbiJo Pentney says:

    I would give this to my daughter who is entering grade three.

  45. Wobbles says:

    to my niece who is entering grade 2

  46. Cathy Canton says:

    I would give it to my niece entering grade 3

  47. Kim G. says:

    My son who is going into grade 3

  48. piroska says:

    My niece would get this.

  49. Heidi C. says:

    I would give this to my girls going into Grade 4.

  50. HaylieL says:

    My daughter starts grade 5 next month and I would give this to her.

  51. Amy says:

    I would give this to my daughter going into grade 6

  52. Darwin says:

    I would give this to my son who’s entering grade 2

  53. Victoria Ess says:

    I’d give it to my niece who is going into grade 5.

  54. wwcd23 says:

    My son is off to kindergarten this year-sob

    • It is so hard as a parent to watch our children move on to the next step in their lives. I’ve written a few articles about handling your child going off to Kindergarten, email me and I will send you the links – OR you can search for Kindergarten in my search bar on the side 🙂 Good luck!

  55. dewinner says:

    My niece is in grade 7 and nephew is in grade 5

  56. mimishumblepieamy says:

    My niece is turning seven and going into grade 2, she would love this

  57. Amy Lovell says:

    I would give it to my daughters besties family. The eldest in their family is going into grade 7

  58. Laurie Bolduc-Cadieux says:

    I would give it to my son. He is taking a big leap this year, going into junior high. This is going to be a big change for him as he has special needs and doesn’t adjust to changes very well. New school, new teachers, new students…hoping for the best!

  59. Lynn Mathieu says:

    I would give this to my boys who are both going into second grade this year,I would just divide them out.One would get the backpack n lunch box, and pencil holder and my other son would get the rest!

  60. Athena says:

    My daughter who is entering grade 5

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  62. WisteriaGirl says:

    I would give this to my daughter…she is starting college this September! She has had a rough couple of years but I am so proud of her…she turns 26 on September 8th…

  63. Carol Denny says:

    My grandaughter.She is going into grade 7 at a new school!

  64. Shelley Prince says:

    My daughter – going into Grade 3 🙂

  65. Christine D says:

    I would donate it to our church. Lots of little ones in need of new school supplies! Mine isn’t in school yet.

  66. Erin says:

    I’d give this to my niece who’s going into grade 3!

  67. Josie says:

    My daughter who us going to grade 6

  68. karla says:

    This is nice,,I would give it to my neice who is going to grade 6!

  69. caryn s says:

    I would use this for my kids!

  70. Pat Drouillard says:

    my grandchildren,grade 1,4

  71. Dreena says:

    I’d give it to my boy who is entering Grade 6.
    Thanks.

  72. Julie G. says:

    I’d give it to my grandson who is entering grade one this fall.

  73. Christina Ferguson says:

    I would donate it to our local SOS program. There are lower income families in our area in need of school supplies for their children.

  74. Journeysof TheZoo says:

    Love the Me to We program. I would give these to my kids but whatever we didn’t need I would donate to our local foodbank “House of Lazarus”.

    Besos, Sarah
    Blogger at Journeys of The Zoo

  75. Ashleigh Swerdfeger says:

    I would give it to my little brother- he is entering grade 4.

  76. aly3360 says:

    I’d give this to my niece. She’s entering grade 7.

  77. Elizabeth Nicholson says:

    I would give them to my grandsons, they are entering grades 4 and 7.

  78. C Tavares says:

    I would give it to my son who is entering 2nd grade!

  79. Aarone M. says:

    I would donate the pack to a mother in need!

  80. Doris says:

    I would give it to my nephew, going to grade 3.

  81. Jennifer Lucas says:

    I would give it to my great neice she is entering grade 1

  82. Anna W says:

    My daughter will be in grade 3, this would be for her.

  83. DARLENE W says:

    My grandson, Sebastian , is entering grade 5. I would give this to him

  84. M Gibb says:

    I have 3 kids but I would give it to my daughter who is going to grade 7

  85. pinksuzanne says:

    I would give this to my granddaughter and she is entering Grade 1.

  86. Moongazing says:

    My cousins daughter who is entering grade 3.

  87. Sean M says:

    I think we would donate this prize

  88. Wendy Hutton says:

    I would donate this to the school for kids who can;t afford supplies

  89. Dawn Wiley-Rader says:

    I would give this to my son who is entering grade 5

  90. MrDPrize says:

    i would give this a friend who’s kids are entering grade 1 and 2

  91. J_numbers says:

    I would give it to a family friend whose child is entering grade 6, I believe.

  92. cheryl says:

    My son whose entering grade 4

  93. Tara @ Surburble says:

    My kiddo who is starting Kindergarten this fall! EEP!

  94. Tanis Sergeew says:

    I would give this to my nieces who are going into grade 5 and 3 (I think) ha ha!

  95. LILLIANM says:

    my granddaughter going into grade 6

  96. Juliee Fitze says:

    I would give this to my nephew , he is going into grade 5.

  97. Jay Nelson says:

    my eldest – grade 5.

  98. Lee-Ann says:

    my nephew – grade 3!!

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  100. zahra premji says:

    I would give it to my niece who is entering grade 2

  101. Shellie Clark says:

    I’d give this to my niece. She’s entering grade 1.

  102. Karine says:

    I’d give this to my nephew who’s starting grade 3!

  103. billiondollarprincesss says:

    This would be for my niece going into grade 7

  104. julie_bolduc says:

    I would give this to my daughter whos going into grade 6

  105. Pam Fontaine says:

    I’d give this to my great nephew. He’s going into grade 8.

  106. seham says:

    my daughter and gr11

  107. Jennifer P. says:

    I would give this to my daughter who will be starting grade 2.

  108. Audrey Skinner says:

    I would give this to my great-nephew who is entering Grade 1.

  109. Michelle K says:

    I would give this to our daughter whose going into grade 4

  110. sarah sar says:

    To my nephew who is entering grade 2!

  111. Mims Wilton says:

    i would give these to my niece. she is entering the 1st grade!

  112. marlibu says:

    To my daughter

  113. Theresajean says:

    I would give to my son who is going into grade 6.

  114. Surso S. says:

    i would give it to my cousin who is going into 7th grade

  115. Tammy D says:

    I would give it to my son hes entering grade 1

  116. Mel Borhi says:

    I would keep it for myself since I start college in sept 🙂

  117. Charlotte M.L. says:

    My daughter who is going into grade 9 !

  118. Anne Derkat says:

    This would go to my grandson who is going into Grade 7.

  119. lp says:

    would donate it to the local drive to equip students from homes that need support. any grade would be appreciated. thanks

  120. Nancy T says:

    I would give this to my 8 year old daughter that is entering grade 3 in her French Immersion program.

  121. Sandi Tymchuk says:

    I would give this to my niece who is going into Grade 7, I believe.

  122. Terri says:

    I would give it to my son who is starting Kindergarten

  123. Helisa Duplassie says:

    My daughter, she is entering grade 5

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  125. Sunshine g says:

    My friend’s daughter – grade 4.

  126. May says:

    I would give it to my cousin. He is entering 3rd grade!

  127. flowerchild23 says:

    I would give this to my daughter , she is going in grade 4

  128. Anna Johnson says:

    I have 3 boys in school, but will likely give it to my oldest going into gr.7

  129. Jenness Mills says:

    I would give this to my niece who is going into gr 8

  130. Jennifer Allen says:

    my daughter, going into Kindergarten

  131. Julie Ernst says:

    My grandson Silas preschool!

  132. Nicole says:

    My son – he’s going into kindergarten

  133. truckerofbc says:

    This would go to my son who is entering Grade 6 this year. This will be a challenging year for him as he should be starting Grade 5 this year and he has had difficulty every year in school due to the fact he is behind but the school boards wont allow leaving behind a grade. Hoping that it catches up to him so he doesnt feel like a failure in the higher grades. This would be great for his self esteem.

    • Oh dear, why is he ahead of where is supposed to be? My thoughts are with you. If you ever want an extra person to bounce ideas around for ways to support your son, please feel free to email me! I love to help parents help their children.

  134. Brandee H says:

    My son is not old enough to need these supplies yet so I would give it to a student in my class.

  135. Heidi Watts says:

    My daughter who is entering grade 11! She is high functioning autistic, honour roll student and loves to have all matching school supplies

  136. @nswdwmom says:

    My daughter (gr.11) is Me to We alumji having travelled to Kenya last March on a Me to We / Free the Children service trip. I would give her the prize pack & she would use it with great pride!

  137. janice budgell pollard says:

    I would give this to my daughter in grade 6

  138. beverly smith says:

    I would give this to my daughter. She is starting grade 2 at a new school this year and is very excited but very nervous of being in a new school again and having to make new friends

  139. Marlene says:

    would give to my grandson entering grade 7

  140. krystyl olson says:

    my Son, starting grade 3/4 (in the lower grade of a split class) … in Septemember, we hope! (BCTF strike)

  141. angela mitchell says:

    I would give this prize pack to my daughter who is entering grade 3.

  142. mommakoala says:

    I am going back to school. Upgrading my skills, so I would use this.

    • Wonderful! What are you taking?

      • mommakoala says:

        I’m a RPN, so I am expanding my skill set. I hope to each HCA’s in the near future. This will take me out of the front line and allow my body to take a break. I’ve been nursing for 35 years, and it’s getting harder to get up in the mornings. (I’m 55 now)

        • mommakoala says:

          I should be politically correct, they are now called PSW’s. My apologies. I’m still old school.

          • Well, well wishes to you in your studies! Nursing is a hard career! I have a lot of respect for you. I did a placement on a paediatric wing when I was at the University of Guelph, working with Child Life and I learned a whole new respect for nurses!!!

  143. Chantal A says:

    My son is going to grade 1. First time he will be in school all day

  144. Maegan Morin says:

    I would give this to my niece. She is 12 and she would love it 😀

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  146. teeslee says:

    I would give this to my niece as she’s going to be starting at a new school.

  147. lynn clayton says:

    My niece grade 8

  148. Tara Gauthier says:

    My daughter who is in grade 1!

  149. Kayla Gilbert says:

    I would give it to my little cousin who is starting grade 5.

  150. Steph M says:

    My daughter is starting Grade 3.

  151. sunshine says:

    My DD starts Kindergarten, so some of it would be good now, and some I would hold on to until she’s a little older.

  152. Jenn L says:

    My niece, she is starting grade 6!

  153. Tanya B says:

    my niece and grade 6 she is growing up way too fast

  154. Larker says:

    I would give it to my kid who is
    going into grade eight

  155. nikki robak says:

    I would give it to my grandson who is going into grade 4

  156. Wanda Perrier says:

    I would give this to my grandson he is going in to grade 3.

  157. Angele Francoeur says:

    I would give it to my daughter who is going in grade 4

  158. Isabelle Simard says:

    To my daughters. One is in second grade and the youngest is going to school for the first time

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