I received a gift card from Fruit of the Loom in exchange for writing this blog post. Although this post is sponsored, all opinions are my own.
Thank Goodness It’s Back to School! That's the phase that's been running through my head since my daughter's first day last week. I admit, I was a bit teary-eyed while we were out shopping for school supplies and other necessities, but the moment that she was officially back in class, I felt like a huge weight had been lifted off of me.
There is so much that goes into preparing for the new school year that it's just as hard on the parents as it is the kids. Actually, come to think of it, the little ones have it easy. As each school year goes by, it seems that the requirements for BTS get more and more demanding— a ream of computer paper ... cleaning supplies ... jumbo packs of dry erase markers — sadly, the days of crayons and colored pencils are over!
The bright side to all this is that there are brands that make back to school shopping easier. Take Fruit of the Loom. For the second year in a row I've partnered with Fruit of the Loom and Walmart for our back to school shopping. I know that I can rely on Walmart to have almost everything we need at the best prices, and of course this includes basic necessities like underwear, socks and cami's. Once again, Fruit of the Loom is offering bonus packs with three FREE items for boys, girls and even men’s and women’s sizes. All Fruit of the Loom bonus packages are available at Walmart, both in-store and online.
My daughter and I picked up a bunch of back to school must-haves including several bonus backs of Fruit of the Loom. It's awesome to feel like you're getting a great deal during a time when you're constantly spending money! Plus, with all the current styles and colors, I know my daughter feels confident from the very start of her day!
Denise S
I like that its a fun break from the heat and monotony of summer.
Adrienne gordon
giving my kids new clothes for a new look.
Danielle D
their new friends
Margaret Smith
I like that my kids get excited with getting new clothes and shoes.
Marcia Goss
I love taking my granddaughter out for back to school shopping. We make a day of it, go to lunch, and have a really nice time!
Lisa Brown
my kids love shopping for new backpacks, lunchboxes and clothes for BTS.
steve weber
I like how excited they get to school supplies!
Melissa Teears
The bargains that I get on school supplies. I stock up because they always need something throughout the year and I have it on hand instead of paying full price.
teresa c
My daughter is excited about going back to school and even having homework. LOL. It would be nice if she, and all other kids, could take a little shopping excursion for supplies before school starts next week.
Kimmy Ripley
I really do enjoy buying my daughter new clothes!
Mary Happymommy
I like checking out the new fall fashions.
Mary Beth Elderton
I always love fresh school supplies--like a fresh beginning every year.
Sheila K.
Any opportunity to shop is always a fun time!
Heather Dawn
I love checking out the new trends!
Donna L
I like the sales on clothes and stationary items.
Nicole
What I like most about back to school shopping is being able to get together with my kids and have a fun day of finding new outfits, shoes, backpacks, and supplies for them. I love seeing the excitement in them for back to school and hearing everything they are excited for.
Mendy Dinsmore
All the sales is what I like most.
Sue Ellison
I like the time I get to spend with my kids and we usually do something extra while we are out, like eating at a new place or taking in a movie.
rich m
Well, not a fan of the price tag but it is a great deal when I can find good sales and clothes 'em.
HS
I like picking up outfits and back to school supplies with kids.
Elena
I like finding good deals and sales on clothes
Danielle
I like all the new designs in clothing.
courtney b
i like shopping with my kids and spending quality time with them !:) thats what i like about back to school shopping.
Sarah Griffin
I like taking the time to go shopping with my school aged daughters. We make a day or two of it and have a great time! I love it when they try on clothes and show them off.
CR Williams
The kids excitement is priceless.
Cindy
New clothes.
Kim Keithline
I love the school supplies it makes me remember my back to school times and they are good memories
Christina G.
What I like most about back-to-school shopping is all the bright new fall colors. Thanks for the giveaway!
Tari Lawson
I most like making a day of it, shopping then going to lunch with my boys.
Amy Pratt
I like the sales and the good deals I can get.
Don D
I hate the shopping, but I enjoy the time I get to spend with my kids.
Debbi Wellenstein
I love back to school shopping-it signals my favorite time of year-fall!
Stephanie
love buying new clothes
Rae L.
buying pens
Cheryl
I like buying school supplies the best -- especially new boxes of crayons.
April Brenay
knowing my kids will have everything they need for a great year
Gina M (Wild Orchid)
I love buying fresh new school supplies because they are fun and inspiring!
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Amanda Sakovitz
I love finding great deals!
Barbara Fox
Getting to see all the new school supplies.
Susan Christy
I love shopping for school supplies. The smell of crayons does something to me!
Mary Casper
I like the looks on the kids faces when they get something they want
Cathy Truman
Getting them new outfits and seeing how happy and cute they look in them.
Katherine
I love buying new crayons
Elle
I love picking out new school supplies.
Cynthia C
I liked letting them choose their own clothes and shoes for back to school.
Barbara Montag
Before we start shopping we go out for breakfast.
We have such a good time!
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Suzanne K
What I like most about back to school shopping is that I don't have to do it anymore!
Mary Cloud
Getting to see all the fun new items on the market for back to school
erica h
I really like picking out school supplies, especially new notebooks and pens
Thomas Murphy
I like getting new clothes.
meredith
I like shopping for sneakers
Crystal F
I love to buy the school supplies. They have such cute stuff for girls. Thank you!
Stephanie B
I love doing it online to avoid the drama and the crowds 🙂
harolde
I like the sales that go on all over.
Tabathia B
I love shopping for shoes for my girls
Kendra
I love the excitement of a new school year, getting brand new supplies and new clothes.
shaunie
Would love to say that it would be meeting new friends and teachers
Kristen
I always think it's fun picking out a new lunchbox.
Rae L.
choosing writing supples
Amy Orvin
I like the great deals and new styles.
Kelly D
I look forward to buying new clothing for my kids.
Charlene Drake
I like spending time with my grand kids, watching them grow over the summer and looking at all the cool new fashion trends. Times have changed over the years.
Valerie Taylor Mabrey
Seeing the kids in the new clothes and being excited about it.
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Danielle Papsis
I like seeing the new styles of clothing and accessories.
Joni Mason
I like that it is one on one time with my grandson and we get to eat out and get a little treat for him as well!
Brad
I like getting new clothes for the kids.
heather s
the cute new outfits
McKim
I like that the kids get excited about getting new school clothes and trying to decide what to wear the first day.
Birdiebee
I like seeing all of the cute clothes my granddaughters pick out for the new season.
Samantha
I remember being a kid and back to school shopping meant a new backpack, cute clothes and new shoes, so I love to give that same feeling to my kids, where they get something new for the new year.
Marissa Lynette
The shopping! LOL. One of my favorites things.
joni
I enjoy watching my daughter pick out her clothes and how her style changes year to year.
shelly peterson
I like finding nice clothes for my son to start back to school with at good prices.
Jenna D
I love shopping with my daughter, it;s a great bonding experience.
Geoff K
I like the excitement of watching the kids try on new outfits and shoes and start to get amped up for the start of the school year!
Rae L.
School shopping is fun.
tammy shelton
I like that my grandkids really like to shop for back to school stuff, if they're happy, I'm happy.
latanya
the tax free weekend
Melanie Montgomery
Trying on all the new styles.
Monique Rizzo
I like the great deals you can get!!
Lisa V.
I like getting new clothes.
Erica B.
I like the fun designs on notebooks.
Kelly H.
It's fun to get some new stuff.
beth shepherd
I love looking at the new school supplies and getting ready. Its so fun.
Karen Drake
I enjoy shopping for new clothes with my daughter.
mita
I like checking out the new fall fashion.
Mihaela Day
I like that my kids get excited with getting new clothes 🙂
Amy Z.
I like picking out new clothes and backpacks for my kids.
Lisa Weidknecht
I love the new fall boot styles!
livivua
I like seeing the new styles on my kids
Pat B
I like how excited the kids are to get ready for a new school year
Nicole C.
I love buying new clothes and shoes with my daughter!
christine j
i like the break it gives me afterwards
kyl neusch
their new friends
Daniel M
getting all the new clothes
James Robert
It's a fun day for my kids and I and they get really excited to pick out some new things for school
Karen Martin
I love shopping for the new school supplies. It's exciting to see all the new things and designs. Thanks
Sarah C
I like letting my children pick out their own backpacks every year. Its always fun seeing what they choose.
Jill Myrick
I like seeing the different styles that my children choose each year and how their styles have changed from one year to the next.
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brandy c
I love the wide colorful selection of notebook designs.
BILL HOFF
I get to relax at home while my wife takes the kids shopping for socks and underwear
joe gersch
i like the deals i get
Kim H
That the kids are going back to school
Jennifer
Honestly, I love checking out all of the new school supplies.
amy pugmire
spending one on one time with my kids.
Angela Cisco
Spending time as a family plus I love shopping so any excuse is great!
Samantha
I love shopping the sales and seeing new clothes out!
Kristi
I love helping pick out all of the clothes!
Tara
I like buying folders!
Caroline Wampler
I like shopping for new pens and pencils! So fun!
Susan Smith
I like how excited the kids are to get ready for a new school year and seeing them try on clothes.
Katherine H
I like the sales and watching the kids get excited!
shawna
Seeing my kids get excited!
Christina Sparks
I like all the great sales.
RICHARD HICKS
I like the thrill of finding great bargains.
Rebecca Lock
I like the school supply sales.
Laurie Emerson
My favorite part is the memories it makes with my children. It reminds me of going with my own mom.
Roxann
I like all the excitement of choosing new supplies and clothes. All of the kids get so excited.
Tim
I like watching the different tastes as they get older.
tina reynolds
I love getting the kids new clothes so much fun for them and me.
Kim Smith
I like adding new items to the kids wardrobe
Shirley Hicks
what I like about back to school shopping is seeing the excitement of the grandkids picking out their stuff
Brittney House
I like that the kids get to pick out their own supplies. They love doing that.
Samii Meyer
I love the great deals you can get on office supplies that you might need outside of school
Sonya
I love the awesome deals you can get!
Karen Deva
I like the feeling of accomplishment when everything on the required school list is purchased and checked off!
danielle Marie
i like the whole back to school part. not a big fan of the shopping part.
Brandi B
I love buying all the new clothes.
Peter G
Spending time together because each school year is one less year I have with the kids as kids.
Breanne
The cute backpacks.
jules m.
buying pencils, notebooks, etc. 🙂 my daughter loves shopping for those kind of supplies. clothes shopping is a nightmare though.
Francine Anchondo
Getting new clothes for the kids.
Carolyn Daley
An excuse to buy new shoes and socks.
Shannon
It's fun to get new clothes.
Kendra W.
Growing up Back to School shopping was my most favorite thing. My brother and I loved notebooks, pens, pencils, clothing, new shoes, everything! It was always such a great experience and as an adult now it feels amazing to be able to have that impact and share the memorable experience with others!
Cindy Ray
I like getting new shoes and all the little supplies!!
Claire McKeon
I like seeing them in their new outfits!
Sharon
Getting new clothes, shoes,accessories etc or my daughter! Seeing all the new styles and saving money with the Back To School Sales!!
Tina M
I have fun shopping with my kids.
Ellie W
I like all the great sales and tax free weekend.
Caitlin Tull
I love fall fashions.
Terry Cross
I like the sales and good deals you can find.
AEKZ2
I like all sales for school supplies and clothing.
Candie L
I like buying new clothes and seeing how much the boys have grown. Thank you
CharityS
I love to shop with my son.
Melinda
Back to school sales!
Christian Alejandro
Shopping for a new backpack is always an adventure.
Bryan E.
Thanks for the giveaway…BTS shopping signals the transition from vacation to schoolwork for our kids.
Connie Tucker
Fun new clothing!
Trisha McKee
I love the time spent with my daughter.
Abby C.
I like the SALES 🙂