Kids School Lunchbox Love Notes Positive Messages That Change One's Day Review

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Ah it is a lot more quiet around the house during the day now since your child went back to school at least a few weeks ago. Right? While we're on the subject of school I bet that if you've been sending him/her to school with lunch every day, boredom with the same-old lunch staples you pack may be setting in already.

My original PB&J Ricecake w/ a Lunchbox Love Note, MommyBlogExpert.com

As the mom of 4 kids born within a year, I've written about How to make creative food for kids lunch boxes before -- simple things like cutting out fun shapes + letters made with American Cheese using cookie cutters. So, I know from personal experience that keeping children's lunch boxes exciting and appetizing all year-round can definitely be challenging.

My 4 kids when they were little, MommyBlogExpert.com

I've found a product that takes an old-fashioned concept that's perfect for today's kids from Kindergarten through 12th Grade. One that can help brighten your son or daughter's day and their lunch box. It doesn't involve food or drink, either, and you can buy them ready-made online.

Some of the many Lunchbox Love products available, MommyBlogExpert.com

Introducing Lunchbox Love by Say Please -- a series of pre-printed positive messages, love notes and trivia cards for you to surprise your kids with something new each day. Inspired by their own children and family, this unique product concept was created by moms Judi Willard and Mary Fuller who both believe that positive words can change one's day, life and eventually the world.

12 colorful cards come in each box, MommyBlogExpert.com

If I were you I wouldn't limit these clever notes to a kid's lunch box. I'd suggest keeping some on hand for those times when you just want to show them some appreciation and positive reinforcement for a job well done to kids and grownups of all ages. Perhaps you might even send one of these little cards with your child to give to their teacher at school once in awhile. Why not pop one in your hubbie's brown bag lunch each day, too, to put a smile on his face?

A huge variety of Lunchbox Love Original Lunchbox Notes are available for $2.99 each or you can save by purchasing one of the many sets to buy multiple boxes of notes at one time. In addition to Lunchbox Love Sets, choose from Lunchbox Love for Kids, Lunchbox Love for Teens, Lunchbox Love for Everyone and Seasonal Lunchbox Love. There is something for everyone here for every ocassion -- each packaged in a cute little snap-close plastic box -- including Camp, Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, Hanukkah and more. 

Here's what's inside Lunchbox Love for Kids, MommyBlogExpert.com

Sign up now to get the Lunchbox Love newsletter and free printables. For more information and to purchase Lunchbox Love notes, visit SayPlease.com. You can also stay connected with the brand and get more lunch box inspiration by following Lunchbox Love on Twitter, Facebook and Pinterest.

A special set of notes just for Tweens & Teens, MommyBlogExpert.com

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Toyota 100 Cars for Good - Public Invited to Vote for Non Profits to Win New Vehicles

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I can't believe it's been over a whole year since the 2012 Toyota 100 Cars for Good giveaway campaign wrapped up. But the 250 finalists who will have a chance to win a new car for their non-profit through Toyota's 2013 Toyota 100 Cars for Good vehicle donation program have finally been announced.

Toyota Prius V hybrid, MommyBlogExpert.com

Now it's up to the public to vote and help choose the two most worthy organizations to receive new Toyota vehicles daily for the next 50 days, from October 1 through November 19, 2013. Additionally, Toyota is giving each of the three daily runner-ups a $1,000 grant to help them continue their noble efforts. So, every one of this year's 250 finalists is already a winner.

Watch this clip to learn more about how this Toyota effort is helping organizations that really need some extra help to serve the community...



Started in 2011, this corporate Toyota USA community responsibility program is now in its third year. Winning organizations get to choose between a car, SUV, mini van, and truck --ranging from the Highlander, Prius, and Sienna to a specially-equipped Sienna Mobility or Tundra. A six-year, 100,000-mile warranty is included with each vehicle prize that will be awarded.

Toyota 100 Cars for Good

Vote for 2 organizations per day 

From 10/1/13 to 11/19/13

Cast Your Ballots HERE

Tundra Truck that towed Space Shuttle Endeavor in L.A., MommyBlogExpert.com

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Jamba Juice Insider Coupon Deal - Get Any 16 Oz Fruit Smoothie Drink for Just $2

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Saving U.S. Drive-in Theaters - Campaign to Preserve a Vanishing Piece of Americana

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I'm a Baby Boomer who grew up on the family-friendly quintessential drive-in movie theater. As a little girl I've got many fond memories of watching on the big outdoor screen with my family in my dad's Chevy 4-door sedan and later in our station wagon. Then as I grew older, I went to outdoor showings with my friends. Who else remembers those good old days of seeing the latest films from the rooftop of your car under the stars?

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I guess you could say I'm hopelessly nostalgic. But seriously, I have a vested interest in saving U.S. drive-in theaters because I consider them an essential element of Americana. Sadly only 368 drive-ins remain and most are struggling to simply break even to stay open. Now they may all close forever before the end of this year because these outdoor theaters must convert to digital projectors but can't afford the $80,000 it requires to update their equipment.

That's why I'm sharing the news about Honda's current noble #SavetheDrivein campaign to do whatever it takes to save America's drive in theaters. I invite you to watch this short video and then share it with your friends and family to spread the word on how Honda is saving U.S. drive-ins one theater at a time.



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