It’s here! It’s finally here!!
#BTSBash has officially begun, so get your posts linked up and get ready to win some fabulous stuff! The link will open Monday, August 20th and will close at midnight on Sept. 1st. Each giveaway from our 12 sponsors will have a separate entry widget. So be sure to come back each day to see what’s happening here at The Mommy Mess. You can also follow the event on twitter @TheMommyMess and hashtag #BTSBash, subsribe to RSS feeds, or stalk us on Facebook. We’ll be hanging out all over talking about this fabulous list of giveaways, so connect!
Linky and Giveaway Requirements:
1. Grab the #BTSBash button from my sidebar and display it somewhere is your post or blog.
2. Click on the button below to link your back-to-school inspired post. (Posts that are not relevant to back-to-school will be removed.) Please enter the permalink to your post and NOT the URL of your blog’s home page.
3. Use the rafflecopter widget for any prizes you hope to win! Good luck!
Share pictures, stories, whatever!
I will be sharing bits of pieces of our homeschool life here at the blog, but you DO NOT have to be a homeschooler to participate in this event. Basically, if you have the phrase “back-to-school” somewhere in your post, then you’re good. I don’t care if your kids go to school at Mcdonald’s! Just come over and join the fun!
To see a full list of all the amazing prizes up for grabs head over to the #BTSBash announcement post or check out the #BTSBash sponsor list in the sidebar.
So, are you ready for today’s GIVEAWAY?
Today’s Event Sponsor is Erie Drive!
Erie Drive has some of the coolest products I’ve seen anywhere! If you’re looking for something unique that you’re not going to find at some of the average retail chains, than Erie Drive is the place to start! They have gifts, home decor, and much more. Today they are graciously awarding one of you with a $40 gift certificate toward to the purchase of anything on their back-to-school line, Alexandra’s Picks!
Just look at some of this stuff…

I love this messenger bag!
These are just a few of the adorable Back-to-School items at Erie Drive.
Here’s how to win $40 to spend on whatever you wish!
Be sure to check out the other prizes up for grabs!
The Ultimate Homeschool Planner
Mabel’s Labels Ultimate Back-to-School Combo Pack
Custom cards from Creative Kristi Designs
$40 Erie Drive Gift Certificate
Explorer Backpack from Company Kids
Zazoo Kids Digital Photo Clock ($89 value)
$30 Jewelry Gift Certificate from Guy & Eva
One month subscription to MOMables
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Twitter: experbadmom
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This is awesome! You might inspire me one day to do a link-up.

Katy @ Experienced Bad Mom recently posted..Back to School? Yes, please!
Twitter: themommymess
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Awww! I’m glad you came! I hope the linky goes well! Don’t forget to spread the word.
Twitter: simplyAKM
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Ugh those bags are adorable! Excited I found your blog through miss Katy up there!
xoxo
Twitter: themommymess
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I love that red apple messenger bag! SO cute!
I love this giveaway! Thanks for sponsoring it!
I like all the cute stuff on Erie Drive!
Teresa recently posted..Back to school SOON!
Twitter: themommymess
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Don’t they have cool stuff? Glad you could make it!
Twitter: themommymess
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You are welcome! Good luck!
Can’t wait to link up! Love that pic of you guys!
Missy | The Literal Mom recently posted..Back to School Week and a Vacation
Twitter: themommymess
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Can’t wait to see you!!
Twitter: NutHouseShannon
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I’m linked… thanks for the tweet about this event!
As for the stuff on Erie Drive… oh my stars it is the CUTEST STUFF EVER. I love the maptote hobo bags, the Union Jack lunch bag, the bicycle cooler bag… and more!
Shannon recently posted..Friday Favorites #7
LOVE the red apple messenger bag
Twitter: themommymess
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Isn’t it adorable!?
I would buy the Homemade Wire Trap
What a fun link-up!
I love the sealife Starfish tray!
TheBargainBabe recently posted..1st Day Gift for Teacher
Uncle Goose Alphabet Blocks with Uppercase and Lowercase Letters
I like the Peek-a-Boo Vase
I love this cooler bag! http://www.eriedrive.com/collections/alexandras-picks/products/small-cooler-bag-blue-bicycle#.UDUvh92PXVU
Greta @gfunkified recently posted..This Parenting Gig #iPPP
Thank you, Experienced Bad Mom, for letting me know about the link-up here. Looking forward to exploring the site.

Coco @ The Shiny Butter Blog recently posted..The Only Back-To-School Guide You Need- 29 Things I Think It’s Only Fair That You Know
Twitter: ismilefirst
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What a great giveaway and link up opportunity. Thanks Katy@ Experienced Bad Mom for letting me know about this.
Linda Kinsman recently posted..JAFRA Product of The Week
Twitter: themommymess
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So glad you could make it!
Izola laundry bag.
I love the Union Jack lunchbox!
omg I love this: Play Puzzle – City
my #btsbash post https://twitter.com/tamarsw/status/240207270686908416
so many great choices – I really like the messenger bags!