Learning Resources Giveaway

Its that time again! Look at this great back to school giveaway!
Learning Resources is my go-to place for Educational purchases and resources. I am super excited to share this review and giveaway with you. It is simple and extremely useful too. It is a set of 4 Super Strong Magnetic Clips...each capable of holding up to 20 pounds! Since there were four and each was a different color, I let each child select one to be their own personal magnet. The last color left is being used for the baby in my belly! Right now the magnets are holding artwork and stuff, but come school time, you can easily see how useful they will be! Each child can clip their permission slips, homework assignments etc.. onto their OWN magnet! It will make the school year so much easier.

Now, obviously these are all holding lightweight items at the moment, but I have no doubt they can hold much more. These are powerful!! And the clips are easy enough for the kids to open. I love these!! Simple. Useful. Colorful. Love it! Disclosure: The product(s) offered for the giveaway are free of charge, no purchase necessary. Any opinions expressed are my own honest opinions and are not influenced by any form of compensation. This giveaway is not in any way endorsed by or affiliated with Facebook a Rafflecopter giveaway

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2 Cups of Sugar
2 Cups of Water
1 Package Sugar Free Jello
A candy Thermometer

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