BTSB: Hallmark Confidence Care Package Review & Giveaway

Back to school is exciting but it can also make your child nervous and doubting themselves. We want our children to know how special they are. Hallmark knows that sometimes kids need more than just school supplies which is why Hallmark has created a back-to-school confidence check list.

Hallmark’s Back to School Confidence Checklist

o Let them hold onto your words. Kids often get embarrassed when parents say “I love you” in front of their friends. Think about sticking a card in their backpack or inside a textbook, so they can find it later and hold onto it all day.

o Surprise your child with a lunchtime delight. Fruits and veggies will help a kid be physically fit, but don’t forget about a child’s emotional wellness. The unexpected “I love you” or “good luck” will let your child know you’re by their side, even after they get on the school bus.

o Pass the encouragement bug around your family. Challenge the entire family to support each other by passing around the encouragement bug — Hallmark’s Bug ‘Em. One person starts by filling Bug ‘Em with treats, a coupon to do something nice (e.g., make their sibling’s bed) or a kind note of encouragement, and then leaves Bug ‘Em where the recipient will find it. Once the recipient finds Bug ‘Em, he or she is charged with surprising another family member and spreading the encouragement bug.

We received a Hallmark Confidence Care Package to review which included:

-Hallmark’s Kids Collection three-card pack, which feature topics for young kids, including nerves about school and positive reinforcement for hard work, as well as topics for tweens/teens, such as peer pressure and choosing friends wisely.

-Lunchbox Notes — 50 ways to add a little love to lunchtime.

-Bug’Em — a pint-sized plush that can hold cards and other tokens of encouragement.

The cards are very cute and perfect for back-to-school. They are perfect for first day of school jitters, having a bad day, and just for telling your child you love them. I could have definitely used some of these cards when I was going to school and it would have definitely brightened my day.

The Lunchbox Notes are such a great idea! My mom would sometimes put little notes in our lunchboxes and it always brightened my day. I can't wait to put these little notes in Tobin's lunchbox so he knows that I am thinking of him.

I love the Bug'Em and I think it's such a great idea! You can put candy, cards, and other little treats and surprises in it. It's really cute too! Tobin loved the bug and when I put some little treats in it and left it for him to find one morning, he was so excited! I love the idea of everyone in the family taking turns to fill the bug and then leaves it for another family member. I can't wait until Tobin's older and understands so we can do this as a family.

So while you are back-to-school shopping, be sure to check out Hallmark's products so you can be sure to start your child's school year off right!

GIVEAWAY: Thanks to Hallmark, one LUCKY winner will receive a Hallmark Confidence Care Package like the one I reviewed.

MANDATORY: To enter, you MUST visit Hallmark and either tell me another product you would love to try or tell me another back to school tip that you found on their site..
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**I received the products I reviewed free of charge in order to do an honest review. No other compensation was received. My thoughts are 100% my own and others may have different opinions. A BIG thanks to Hallmark for the opportunity to review and host this great giveaway.**