Baton Rouge Parents Magazine

Real Simple File Tote.
Moms-on-the-go can’t take those bulky filing cabinets with them everywhere. Thankfully, Mead introduced a line of simple tote bags that act as a filing cabinet. The Real Simple File Tote has an interior of three hanging folders, pockets and penholders. Available in a variety of colors, this bag allows you to take your office with you wherever you go. For more information, visit www.meadonline.com

We want to know who has the best grandparents in the community.

Does your child light up when Nana or Papa enter the room? Do they learn the act of kindness with Mimi or Paw Paw as they volunteer in the community?

For many grandchildren, grandparents are fascinating and special. They often seem to have the answers to everything and are an inspiration to many. The stories of how they fell in love or how things were when they were little seem to captivate even the most rambunctious five-year-old or bored teenager.  

In 200 words or less, have your child share with us what makes their grandparents special. The winning grandparents will win a FREE night stay at the Astor Crown Plaza Hotel in New Orleans. The winning child will receive tickets to the Audubon Zoo.

The winning entry will be published in the September issue of Baton Rouge Parents Magazine.

Entry deadline is Tuesday, August 17th.
Email brpm@brparents.com

Jif Most Creative
Peanut Butter Sandwich Contest
Parents only need a jar of Jif peanut butter to help their children get a jump start on the new school year and develop the ultimate recipe for success. Families can foster creativity in their children and begin saving money for college by entering the 9th annual Jif Most Creative Peanut Butter Sandwich Contest.

Now through October 22nd, children ages six to twelve years old can enter their unique sandwich recipe for a chance to win money for college. One grand prize winner will be selected at a live judging event in New York City and earn a $25,000 scholarship fund. Four runners-up will each receive $2,500 scholarship funds.  Sandwiches will be judged on the following criteria: creativity, taste, appearance, nutritional balance and ease of preparation.

For more information, visit www.jif.com

Does your school want $500,000?

Kohl’s Cares is celebrating 10 years of supporting children’s health and education initiatives. For this occasion, the subsidiary of Kohl’s Department Stores is giving $500,000 to 20 schools each across the country.

Schools eligible for participation include: operating public schools in the United States (excluding Puerto Rico) serving grades kindergarten through twelfth and nonprofit private and charter schools, serving grades kindergarten through twelfth run by or supported by legal U.S. residents or a U.S. corporation. Private for-profit schools are not eligible to participate.

To vote, you must first be a member of Facebook, “like” Kohl’s on Facebook and “allow access” to the Kohl’s Cares contest application. You will be given 20 votes to cast for schools you support. Each person can cast up to five votes per school. The top 20 schools with the most votes win. To receive the donation, winning schools will be required to outline the ideas they would like to fund and give a detailed budget outline. The contest ends Friday, September 3rd. Winners will be notified in late September.