Motivational Quotes Monday: Those Weird Years Known As High School

Happy Monday, friends!! Where did the weekend go?? And why can’t it come back NOW?? I can’t believe that we haven’t done a motivational quotes post in almost two months!! Since we’re in the throes of the wonderful back-to-school season, let’s take it alllllllllll the way back, shall we??? I once thought that Facebook had rendered high school reunions irrelevant, but I just saw photos from my high school’s Class of 1999 reunion and, well, I must say…it brought up ALL the feelings!! And this wasn’t even my graduating class!! Maybe there is something to this whole reunion thing after all. Did you ever go to any of your high school reunions?? I was the Class of 2000, which means that our 20th reunion is NEXT YEAR. Gulp!!! Anyway, here are five super quotes about the wonders, weirdness and wildness of those four pivotal years known as high school…

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BIC Office Supplies Giveaway!

BICSuper exciting news, friends!! For the SEVENTH year in a row, BIC is joining us on the blog today for an office supplies giveaway!! Even though I haven’t been in school in, umm, quite awhile, I still get incredibly giddy over all things writing, and BIC is a writer’s paradise — full of pens, pencils, highlighters, markers and other accessories!

And the company is all about giving back with this year’s BIC Bucks for Teachers program, which directly supports public school teachers. Here’s how it works: BIC has donated $100,000 to DonorsChoose.org to make a difference in classrooms around the country. When you spend $10 or more on BIC stationery products, you can get a $10 BIC Bucks donation code that can help fund a project of your choosing on DonorsChoose.org, which provides a space for public school teachers in the United States to request funding for necessary classroom materials to elevate students’ learning. The program runs until September 15th.

“With BIC Bucks for Teachers, our presence in the classroom goes beyond our products,” said Janel Lewis, Director, Stationery Marketing for BIC USA Inc. “Teachers play such an influential role in students’ lives, so this program allows BIC and our customers the opportunity to give back and make an impact in the lives of teachers, classrooms and students.”

BIC BICFor today’s giveaway, BIC is giving one lucky reader a prize pack to up their writing game! Here’s what you’ll win…

• Gel-ocity Quick Dry Retractable Gel Pen: 2-pack in black ink.

• Cristal Xtra Bold Ball Pen: 8-pack in blue ink.

• Marking Permanent Markers: 12-pack in assorted colors

• Velocity Max Mechanical Pencils: Two 2-pack in 0.7 mm

• Velocity Mechanical Pencils: 5-pack in 0.7 mm

• Xtra-Fun Stripes #2 Pencils: 18-pack

BIC Office Supplies Giveaway 2018

We’ll be using Gleam this time around for entering. For your chance to win, simply visit BIC’s online store, and leave a comment below telling us your FAVE office supply. See above for LOTS of extra chances to win. A winner will be chosen at random on Tuesday, September 25th, so you’ve got a whole two weeks to enter. Have fun, friends! xoxo

**Please note: The giveaway is open to U.S. residents only.

(Thanks again to BIC for sending me an awesome office supplies package and thank you for continuing to support So About What I Said’s wonderful sponsors!)

Update: Congrats to winner Carol Sue! Thanks so much for entering!

BIC Office Supplies Giveaway!

Office Supplies Giveaway Office Supplies Giveaway Office Supplies GiveawayIf you’ve been reading So About What I Said for a few years now, you’ll know that I host an annual BIC office supplies giveaway around this time! Since 2012, I’ve partnered with the amazing people at BIC, which covers all your writing needs — everything from pens to pencils to highlighters to colorful erasers — and their entire product line is pretty spectacular!

BIC is also on a mission to celebrate handwriting, which, thanks to the wonders of technology, has fallen by the wayside over the years. I love the company’s Handwriting Hub — a place full of activities and writing tips! Did you know that handwriting engages abilities such as visual focusing, receptive language, memory recall and spacial perception?

As a writer, you can probably guess just how much I love all their products! And their Back-To-School 2017 collection doesn’t disappoint!

OK! On to the actual giveaway! Today, BIC is giving one lucky reader a prize pack of awesome office goodies! Here’s what you’ll win…

BIC’s Back-To-School 2017 Line Up:

• Gel-ocity Quick Dry: Comfortable full-grip barrel that comes in vibrant, fun colors. Also, provides a super-smooth writing experience!

• Intensity Fineliner: The perfect pens for writing, doodling, drafting and even adult coloring! The vibrant colors and bold, crisp writing won’t bleed through paper.

• Velocity Max Pencils: The soft gel grip molds to your hand for the smoothest, darkest writing. Includes extra lead and erasers.

Whether you’re heading back to the classroom this fall or need to restock your office supplies for work, BIC surely has something for everyone!
BIC Office Supplies Giveaway 2017

We’ll be using Gleam this time around for entering. For your chance to win, simply visit BIC, and leave a comment below telling us your FAVE office supply. See above for LOTS of extra chances to win. A winner will be chosen at random on Wednesday, September 20th, so you’ve got a whole two weeks to enter. Have fun, friends! xoxo

**Please note: The giveaway is open to U.S. residents only.

(Thanks again to BIC for sending me an awesome Back-To-School package and thank you for continuing to support So About What I Said’s wonderful sponsors!)

Update: Congrats to winner Shareena! Thanks so much!!!

BIC Office Supplies Giveaway!

Oh, friends!! I’ve been dying to share today’s giveaway with you! For the fifth year in a row, I’m partnering with BIC for an Office Supplies Extravaganza Giveaway! BIC has become synonymous with all things writing, from pens to pencils to highlighters to colorful erasers, but it’s their Fight For Your Write campaign, which highlights and celebrates the importance of handwriting and writing in general — obviously, something I hold VERY near and dear to my heart! Where would I be — or, who would I be — without writing in my life?? Scary thought.

Writing is an important vehicle for communication because it distinguishes us and promotes individuality. Did you know that writing is also a critical learning tool for children? Writing helps kids become better readers, boosts their confidence and sparks their creativity. Together, we want to show children just how great writing can be…and how great they can be!

So, to encourage the writer in you (we’ve ALL got one, trust me!), BIC is giving one lucky reader a bonanza of office goodies! Check out everything you’ll win…

BIC’s 2016 Back-To-School Line Up:

–BIC XTRA Fun #2 Pencils with Stripes: The latest #2 pencils from BIC now come in a variety of bright, two-toned color barrels with stripes!

–BIC Velocity Side Clic Mechanical Pencils: BIC’s newest Velocity pencils feature smooth, dark leads and come in variety of translucent, vibrant colors.


–BIC Atlantis (Color, black and blue ink packs): Comfortable, rubber grip offers a bold, vivid writing experience. Even smoother than BIC classic ink system!


–BIC 4-Color Stylus and Pen: The beloved BIC 4-Color Pen is getting an upgrade in 2016 with the addition of a lightweight stylus!

–BIC Brite Liner Flex Tip Highlighter: The new, flexible tip technology makes highlighting fun and easy!

BIC Office Supplies Giveaway!

We’ll be using Gleam this time around for entering. For your chance to win, simply visit BIC, and leave a comment below telling us your FAVE office supply. See above for LOTS of extra chances to win. A winner will be chosen at random on Thursday, October 20th, so you’ve got a whole two weeks to enter. Have fun, friends! xoxo


**Please note: The giveaway is open to U.S. residents only.


(Thanks again to BIC for sending me an awesome Back-To-School package and thank you for continuing to support So About What I Said’s wonderful sponsors!)


Update: Congrats to winner Tiesha! Thanks so much! 🙂

My Favorite Things With Groupon Coupons

(This is a sponsored post, though all opinions are mine. Thanks so much for continuing to support So About What I Said’s wonderful sponsors!)

I’m excited to share more finds from Groupon Coupons today, friends! One of the things I’ve realized in all my years of being a semi-shopaholic? My “fun” purchases usually revolve around three things: Lip balm, school supplies and candy.

That’s it! After all my essential expenses are paid for the month, I’ve been know to treat myself on one of my classic Target Trips. My mom always used to call it “fun money” and I think she’s right! And what’s even better than shopping, you ask? Saving money while shopping for the things you love.

That’s where the wonders of Groupon Coupons comes in! It’s a great way to save, with coupons to some of my favorite stores — everything from Target to Walmart to ULTA Beauty to Walgreens. Just for fun, here’s a mini round-up of the lip balm, school supplies and candy I’d buy with those lovely coupons…

LIP BALMS — Chapstick’s Total Hydration in Honey Blossom, Lip Smacker’s Juicy Jelly Bean and NIVEA’s Mint and Minerals.

SCHOOL SUPPLIES — Sharpie pens, colorful binders and daily planner.

CANDY — PEZ, Sour Patch Kids and M&Ms.

Which ones are your favorites?? Any treats you’re dying to indulge in?? Make sure you celebrate with some savings today! xoxo