Wednesday, August 8, 2012

Hallmark Back To School Products - Review and Giveaway


I absolutely believe that positive reinforcement is a factor to raising confident kids.  It's not the only factor, but it's a big one.  Kids want to know that you love them and you are proud of their successes.  I have six kids, some who are academically better than others.  One is better in sports while another does well in general studies.  I don't compare one to the other but want each kid to know how I feel about their individual achievements. 

Hallmark can help you stock kids up with the support they need to refuel their emotional well being as they head back to class.  Hallmark has back-to-school merchandise that adds "confidence" and "encouragement" next to those necessary classroom supplies.

Hallmark Kids Collection greeting cards feature kid-appropriate topics from managing difficult academic or social situations, to achieving a personal goal in the classroom or on the field.  Hallmark also has "any day" greeting cards for kids, some featuring music sensation Justin Bieber.  Bug'Em is a pint-sized plush that can hold cards and other tokens of encouragement and give an unexpected lift to any youngter's day.

I may be old-fashioned but I still like to send cards to acknowledge occasions and achievements.  The Kids Collection greeting cards are a fantastic way to let your child know you're thinking of them and care about their success.  I'll be using the cards I received throughout the school year to let my kids know what I think of them.  Emma, my youngest step-daughter, is a fan of Justin Bieber so she'll be super excited to receive cards with a picture of him on front.   

Bug'Em is a plush ladybug that holds a card in front with its hands and its backside is a zippered pouch that opens to put trinkets and goodies inside.  It's super cute and a thoughtful way to show someone you're thinking of them.
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One person will win a pack of Hallmark's Kids Collection greeting cards, Hallmark "any day" greeting cards, and a Bug'Em plush.

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I received products for review.  The opinions within this post are of my own and I was not influenced in any way.  Please do your own research before purchasing products.  Your opinions and results may differ.
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69 comments:

theladya said...

I always tell my son to never listen to negative comments because he can accomplish anything he sets his mind to. ~ Angie PreciselyMine

strawberry said...

I try to teach my kids to think positive and not negative. And to accomplish goals in your life.

Benita said...

I always give them praise, positive reinforcement and kind words.

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Benita said...

I'd like the Foldover Photo cards.

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strawberry said...

I like the library classics and favorites storybooks.

rubynreba said...

I always tell my small grandchildren "good job" when they do good work. I tell them to do their best at everything they do.

aperry said...

great job, I love you, you are so smart, way to go,

eclairre said...

great job!!

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janetfaye said...

I tell my grandchildren that I love them and how happy they make me feel.

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Alexis AKA MOM said...

Ahh I love it! I love to tell him to have a great day, to be nice and to listen and we love him. :)

Alexis AKA MOM said...

Cole would love Amazing Excuses
Folded Greeting Card
$3.49

debijackson said...

Do your best and that's all I ask
debbie jackson,
djackson1958 at hotmail dot com

debijackson said...

i want a hallmark recordable storybook and plush
debbie jackson,
djackson1958 at hotmail dot com

jakiesmom said...

i tell him he's smart and i'm proud of him, he's brave and that all he can ever do is his best
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ababe28 said...

I always tell my kids they can do whatever they set their minds to...
and I tell them to learn from my mistakes....so far, the older 2 have been successful, and the younger one I'm still working on!

ababe28 at hotmail dot com

ababe28 said...

I'd like Bigsby the interactive story buddy.

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Kim C. said...

There is nothing that is to hard for you to accomplish, set your mind to it and work hard for it :)

Kim C. said...

Birthday personalized plates!

Michelle Gregory said...

I always remind my niece how pretty and smart she is.

Anonymous said...

I am so proud of you, you did your best and that's what really counts wilcarvic
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Anonymous said...

I tell them great job and you did your best
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Anonymous said...

Recordeable Treasure Keeper
Rock A Bye Bear
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Jenna Wood said...

I believe in you!

Jackie said...

My daughter loves to perform....I always tell her I am her #1 Fan!
Thanks!

bison61 said...

I always tell them in sports or school try-do your best, enjoy life and that I love them

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pmj said...

I tell them to stay away from the bullies and to be themselves.

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pmj said...

Jokin' in the John Ghost
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VickeC said...

I always tell them how proud I am of anything they try to do

VickeC said...

You're a Hero! All the Ways You Save the Day
Recordable Storybook

Jessica To said...

I tell my son to let the negative stuff go and focus on the positive. I also tell him how much I love him.

Sarah said...

I sing him that song from Karate Kid!

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Sarah said...

I'd love a recordable storybook!

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MELINA said...

love you, do your best, take care

manthas24 said...

Wow! There are quite a few since my kids do everything just to hear how amazing they are. I'll just stick with amazing.

manthas24 said...

We have lots of things from Hallmark since it is one of my daughters favorite places. My favorites are the singing christmas collection items - a new one each year!

DEBIJOT said...

I tell them to live life well and enjoy themselves.

DEBIJOT said...

I would like to have several of their cute Halloween cards.

Paul T / Pauline T said...

"believe in yourself because i believe in you" - - - Paul T/Pauline T aka Paul Tran..... emscout9 at Hotmail dot com

Melanie Ski said...

God made you in His image and you are his child.

Joy Harris said...

We use positive words of encouragement even when they arent being good.

aperry said...

On the night you were born recordable story book

Kerry said...

I always let them know that I love them and am proud of them. But there's a lot of "way to go" "great job" "that's fantastic" and high fives!

Renee G said...

I usually tell them I am proud of how hard they are working on a project.
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Miranda Ward said...

Do their best and I love them


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Anonymous said...

Great job and keep up the good work

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Lynette Paige said...

To never give up. If you want something, go for it because nothing is unachievable if you try hard enough!

Lynette Paige said...

Text bands for my niece.

Amy Delong said...

I am proud of you
great work keep it up!
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Leslie S. said...

I tell my 4 kids that they can do or be anything if they put effort into it.

Sarah G. said...

I try to help them see that if they put real effort forth for whatever they are working on, then that is what counts. For instance, my daughter "kicks" herself for what she thinks is a bad grade on a test (when it's never a bad grade to me).

polly said...

i taught my kids to always say something nice and i always encouraged them in positive ways by saying they did a great job etc.

Megan said...

I don't have kids, but I do try to say something nice to everyone in my life once in a while. :)

polly said...

i would love their guess how much i love you recordable storybook

HOA143 said...

"If You Dont Get It The First Time Just Try Again"


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Robert Pyszk said...

"Way to Go"

degood said...

I tell them I am proud of them.

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Harold D said...

Thank You, Good Job

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Chrissy Nestor said...

I tell my daughter all the time that I love her and am proud of her :)

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Chisum Crew said...

I always tell them how special and loved they are by us and God. Rafflecopter; happi shopr

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Jenny18286 said...

I have a new nephew...I would tell him "be proud of YOU...because there is only one in the world" :)

susansmoaks said...

i tell them to be themselves and not worry about what other people think
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Valerie Taylor Mabrey said...

way to go
you are so special
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Erica C. said...

I always say way to go, you're very special, and try your best!
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Kasi Hill Erwin said...

I tell her how smart she is and praise her when she does things independently
Beth Ann Erwin

Tylerpants said...

I tell my kids "Way to go Buddy!" and "You're so smart!" a lot =) tylerpants(at)gmail.com

/\Heather/\ said...

I let her know we love her and that any negativity toward her needs to roll off, like water on a duck.

trixx said...

I tell my daughter how proud I am of her and what a good job she does on her homework

laurasloves said...

I tell my children that they make everyday of my life the best day of my life just by being in it.
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