Educational Resources California Dreamin sweepstakes on Facebook will be ending August 31st.
They are offering 2 free tickets to sunny Southern California for a 3 day 2 night stay to view a live taping of the Jeopardy Show! (www.facebook.com/educationalinsights) – They have weekly contests and giveaway products all the time, so it is a good page to know about if you have Little Ones!
SANDUSKY, Ohio – Trucks, cars, interactive displays and special appearances by drivers await race
fans as Wheels of Thunder returns to Cedar Point for the fourth consecutive year from Tuesday
through Thursday, Aug. 16-18 at the Sandusky, Ohio, amusement park/resort.
Different drivers will be visiting the park every day with public appearances planned for each day
of the three-day event. Guests may also be able to win a special ride with their favorite driver.
There will also be vehicles and exhibits on display all three days near the Dodgem bumper cars on
the park’s main midway.
The event opens with ThorSport Racing Day on Tuesday, Aug. 16 when drivers from the NASCAR
Camping World Truck Series will be at the park. Visiting the park that day will be Johnny Sauter,
who is in second place in Driver Championship Points, two-time winner Matt Crafton and another
recent winner, Dakoda Armstrong, who won the Winchester 200 in Winchester, Va., earlier this
In addition to the driver appearances, there will also be three ThorSport trucks and the Michigan
International Speedway’s (MIS) interactive racing-themed trailer that features simulators, race
video, helmets and driver suits.
On Wednesday, Aug. 17, NASCAR driver Juan Pablo Montoya will be at the park to meet fans
and sign autographs. Afterward, 34 lucky contest-winners will be able to take a ride on the
Millennium Force roller coaster with him. Currently, he ranks 17th in the NASCAR Sprint Cup
Series standings and [Read more…]
This is a cross- post from Closer to Lucy.
I participated in this My Moment for Elmers Bag It Forward campaign, a program that helps kids who need it get the school supplies they need. As a teacher, and as a mother- you know I have to love this.
Kids will feel better, more empowered, and more prepared if they have all the things they need for the year. They won’t be comparing themselves to other kids in the class, or worrying about what they DON’T have- they can just focus on learning.
We volunteer at a local shelter, and I knew who I wanted to give our bags to. I had bought most of Kamikaze’s supplies already, and gave a few things to the shelter- but I don’t have a whole lot of disposable income- so I did what I could, and that was it. The ability to give 2 kids just what they needed, made me feel thrilled. I asked a brother and sister duo I have gotten close to for their “list” of supplies, and I went for those in particular. I also picked up crayons for Kamikaze, because I am a terrible mom and forgot them, LOL.
It was a nice feeling to be able to get the kids just what they needed- and I want to thank Elmers for that. They both needed Glue Sticks– and I also got them a few extras, like Disappearing Purple Glue Sticks, and the traditional Glue All, for just about every project that will be done this year.
Here is a bit more info on Bag it Forward-
“Elmer’s is teaming up with bloggers across the country to kickoff the Bag it Forward movement. These bloggers are gathering school supply bags for families, organizations and teachers, and encouraging others to join in. In addition, Elmer’s is donating one product for every “Like” on the Elmer’s Facebook page to the Kids In Need foundation, and an additional item for every view the video on the Kids In Need tab receives.
Join us in the #BagItForward movement and give someone you know a bag of school supplies! Together we can make a difference.”
I hope that you guys can help out in any way that you can as well- from a carton of pencils to a whole backpack- we can all do a little something, I again, want to thank Elmers for letting me do more then I would have been able to do on my own- sincerely.
From July 25 through Sept. 1, for each “like” on the Elmer’s Facebook page, the company will donate a product to the Foundation’s national network of free stores, where teachers from disadvantaged schools can “shop” for free for school supplies. Products to be donated include a variety of glues, foam board, project supplies and pencil sharpeners. If you already like the page, we’ll make a contribution on your behalf, but you can donate again by watching a video on the Elmer’s Kids In Need Facebook tab and sharing it with your friends and family. ( You are going to “like” them, right? It’s a small thing, for a good cause!)
Elmer’s is a Upromise partner and that every time you purchase an Elmer’s or Krazy Glue product with your registered drug or grocery card, a percentage of your purchase will be put into your Upromise account. More information can be found here – http://www.elmers.com/about/
This project has been compensated as part of a social shopper insights study for Elmer’s #bagitforward #collectivebias. All opinions are my own.
Hey Bloggy Buddies!
Sorry for the wild week- it’s been crazy around here!
I am working late tonight, but bringing my laptop with me- so I will have tons of new things up for you tonight and tomorrow. It was just one of “those” weeks, know what I mean? LOL, thanks for hanging in there with me!
By the way- don’t forget to check out the current running giveaways- there is a Glide Bike, Thomas the Train set, these fantastic Cleavits woman’s clothing accessory- and so much more you will just love. I’ll be back later Tonight! TGIF!
~Samantha
