Earlier today, I was super excited to unveil that Houseful of Nicholes was chosen, along with six other blogs, to help spread the word about the Box Tops for Education program. I was contacted about a month ago, and had been anxiously getting ready for the experience at the General Mills World Headquarters in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
The other blogs represented were:
Black and Married With Kids – Official Box Tops for Education Spokesbloggers
and
Double Saving Divas
All of these bloggers are active in their community with the Box Tops for Education program and collect for their child(ren) on a regular basis. The purpose of this particular panel is to make the collecting effort in African American communities stronger. As a coordinator, my heart literally swells with pride at the fact that General Mills recognizes how great the program is, and wants schools to be able to earn their fair share of the funds available. They also recognized the fact that statistically, African American schools lag greatly behind their counterparts.
We’re earning, but we could be earning more.
Talk about a fire being lit underneath me to strive to do even better than the amount we raised this year.
Facts about the Box Tops for Education Program
- There are more than 240 Box Tops for Education brands, including Cheerios, Betty Crocker, Pillsbury, Kleenex, Ziploc, Hefty, Juicy Juice, Avery, Land’O Lakes, Brita, Hanes and Boise
- There are more than 75,000 coordinators involved (and I’m one of them!)
- Every clipped coupon is worth 10 cents and you can clip and earn up to $20,000 each school year.
- You can also earn online at the Marketplace and through partners such as 2 Ways 2 Earn, Growing Local Learning, and Earn More for Your School
- Every year, look out for your favorite stores to have Bonus Box Tops promotions including back to school, and summer time.
Yeah, that’s the back of my head, and a piece of art made from elephant dung. I think that it’s quite awesome (both my hair and the art piece). Shout out to Mor Mor (my mom) for her artistic hands and patience. I was also told by the ladybug that I stole HER hairstyle (I don’t care if it’s true or not!) There were lots of places that we couldn’t take flash photography, so no more photos of pieces.
Lamar Tyler of Tyler Media – One half of Black and Married with Kids – and also one half of the Box Tops Spokes Blogger pair. His wife Ronnie, wasn’t able to be with us.
Keonte Smith of Mommy2K – awesome spirit, awesome presence, fantastic person. She shared so much with me that will help me bring you all the best.
Renee Ross of Cutie Booty Cakes – Runner of marathonS, half marathonS and lover of all things social media. She’s a trailblazer, and she despises bugs. I like her!
Tara Jefferson of The Young Mommy Life – I’ve cyber stalked her for a minute now. It was SO fun hanging out with her. She knows so much about social media, and how to connect, it would take DAYS to glean just a percentage of what she knows. Great resource!
Tai of Double Saving Divas – Coupon QUEEN! She even worked deals out at the General Mills Company store! Talk about talking the talk and walking the walk!
Fred Goodall of the Mocha Dad. Hilarious. Knowledgeable. Techy. You should follow him on twitter.
Yours truly. A little nervous (yeah, I get nervous) but so honored to be among those I was with.
Photos: Andrea Ellen Reed Photography www.andreaellenreed.com
Yahoo! I’m super excited for you. Congrats!
Yeah! Our elementary school uses BTFE to fund the art program with extras and it is very exciting to clip and know that it is making a difference in the schools. All the best to you and the other bloggers serving as ambassadors and bringing awareness to this program.