Back to School Sampling Event and Giveaway!

It’s mid-July already. How? I think surely the calendar must be wrong, but if it is correct, it’s time to start thinking about back to school supplies! I’m excited to tell you that we’ll be doing just that with a Back to School Sampling Event from July 15^th to 24^th!

If you’ve never taken part in a Sampling Event, you may have some questions. Let me tell you a bit about what we’re doing.

Understanding the Back to School Sampling Event

This is an event where you’ll get to learn about a great collection of brands and products that will make the transition back to school an easy one. There will be thousands of sampling products, as well as a giveaway for a gift basket of back to school supplies valued at over $250!

Getting Started

First things first: you need to RSVP for the event. Your RSVP is also your entry into the basket giveaway, and will also provide access to the Sampling Calendar of Events. The awesome brands in this Sampler Event will be holding their events at specific times on specific days, and the calendar will let you know exactly when those will happen.

How To Snag Some Samples

The Back to School Sampling Event will offer thousands of samples, given absolutely free! Instead of just signing up for samples you like, however, you have to play a little game. In the days leading up to the event, you’ll want to find a Sampling Buddy to play with. When you see a sample you’d like, you “Wish For It.” Your Sampling Buddy and Facebook friends will see your Wish List. When the events go live, you’ll be requesting samples for your friends Wish Lists, and they will be requesting samples for yours!

The Events

There will be several events each day, at the time and place listed on your calendar. When an event starts, samples will start to fly! Since there are a limited number of samples available, you’ll want to make sure you are on the right Facebook page the second it begins. (Links are below!) Remember, you need to RSVP to get access to that calendar.

Flash Giveaways

Maker sure you’re following me (Game On Mom), ConservaMom, Desert Chica, Mama of 3 Munchkins, Naptime Reviewer, Lindsey Blogs, and Kids Are A Trip on Facebook to get access to some really fun giveaways next week. What goodies will you be able to win? You’ll just have to stay tuned to find out. I wouldn’t want to ruin the surprise!

Participating Brands

You’ll be excited when you see all the brands offering samples this year. Check out this list:

Faber-Castell

If you’ve ever purchased art or school supplies, I bet you know the name Faber-Castell! They’ve been making high quality products for hundreds of years (literally), including some of the most awesome art sets you’ll find. Let your friends know by wishing for it.

Two Moms in the Raw

Two Moms in the Raw offers organic, non-GMO nut and granola products that are delicious and healthy, and make the perfect addition to your kiddo’s lunchbox or after-school snack. This year we’re sampling their nut bars, which come in a variety of yummy flavors that provide a sweet, nutty treat. Wish for it here.

Symbiotics

Sometimes sickness happens, despite our best attempts at keeping our family healthy. When the kids go back to school, they’re picking up a gazillion germs every day. Colds and sore throats and stomach bugs can run rampant, so it’s important to help boost your kids’ immune systems. Colostrum from Symbiotics is a great way to do that, as it supplies support for growth and immunity. Want to try it? Wish for it!

Pentel

Pentel is another well-respected brand with a ton of school and art supplies. This year you may get to sample some of their awesome pens and mechanical pencils. I am super picky about pens and pencils: they have to be just right. Luckily Pentel seems to have the power of telepathy, because pretty much everything they make is just right! Visit Pentel on Facebook to wish for it!

Raymond Geddes

Another school supply company, Raymond Geddes offers absolutely adorable supplies for the kids, including pencils with bold, fun colors, and erasers made to look like animals. They make school supplies fun, which means school itself will be a little more fun. I love that! Wish for it now!

Stonefire

Stonefire offers delicious artisan flatbreads and other products like naan crisps and pizza crusts. Their items are made with high-quality ingredients, and no artificial preservatives, flavors, or colors. For your older kids going back to school, you could make delicious flatbread sandwiches or mini pizzas for their lunchbox, or throw in some naan crisps to go with a different kind of sandwich. Yum! Make sur to tell your friends that you want this by wishing for it.

18 Rabbits

This brand makes some of the most delicious granola! Perfect for school lunches or snacktimes are the 18 Rabbits Jr. granola bars, which are a great bar for kids due to their yummy flavors and smaller sizes. All of the 18 Rabbits products are made with the purest ingredients from local-to-them producers. They’re good as breakfast, lunch, or snack foods, so they’re truly multi-purpose. Whether for you or your kids, you definitely want to make sure you wish for it.

Don’t Forget

Make sure you RSVP right away! It will get you immediate access to the Sampling Events Calendar and enter you into the contest for a free gift basket loaded with back to school supplies from your favorite brands, valued at over $250!
Find a Sampling Buddy soon! The sooner you make a game plan, the better!
Enjoy yourselves! Sampling events are super fun, and the game aspect makes them even better. Check out all the amazing brands participating in the Back to School Sampling Event and let me know which samples you’re most looking forward to!