This week I took the kids on our first school supply shopping trip. My girls love picking out their own notebooks, folders, pencil pouches, glue sticks, scissors and markers. Back to school shopping makes starting school more exciting! This year my girls needed new school gear, a few new outfits and some basic hygiene essentials. A great hygiene routine is a super smart way to get ready for back to school!
This post is sponsored by Tom’s of Maine® and all opinions are my own.
Start a Smart School Year Routine
It’s important for kids to get plenty of rest before going back to school. It’s also important for kids to be clean and tidy for each school day. While mud and grass stains may be permissible during summer days, I like to ensure my kids are cleaned up for each new school day. My kids brush their teeth morning and night, brush their hair and take regular baths & showers. I also like to choose natural products to use for our hygiene routine that promote healthy habits and are free of chemicals and dyes. It’s a great time to stock up on Tom’s of Maine® natural products from Sprouts Farmers Market for going back to school!
Tom’s of Maine oral care and natural personal care products are made without artificial colors, flavors, fragrances or preservatives, nor are they tested on animals. Tom’s of Maine has been a trusted name in natural products for over 48 years. The company donates 10% of profits to human and environmental goodness and all Tom’s of Maine packaging can be upcycled through TerraCycle®.
My kids love using Tom’s of Maine Silly Strawberry™ Fluoride Free Toothpaste. It has a slightly sweet taste and it gently cleans their teeth. This natural toothpaste is also a creamy white color that doesn’t leave residue behind on the sink, something I definitely appreciate!
Tom’s of Maine Fruitilicious Children’s Gel Toothpaste is another super smart oral care product. This clear gel with fluoride fights cavities, strengthens enamel and contains no artificial flavors, colors or preservatives. The smooth gel toothpaste has a mild fruity flavor kids will enjoy using as they learn to regularly brush their teeth.
Do you have tweens or teens? Next time you’re at Sprouts Farmers Market, pick up Tom’s of Maine Wicked Cool!™ fluoride toothpaste. This mildly minty natural toothpaste is formulated for older kids who have outgrown fruit or bubblegum flavors but don’t prefer the strong mint flavor of adult toothpastes. Wicked Cool! strengthens enamel and freshens kids’ breath. It’s also accepted by the American Dental Association to help prevent cavities.
Sprouts Farmers Market is a great destination for Tom’s of Maine products!
Teaching kids to take care of their teeth is a super smart way to begin the school year and prevent cavities.
Tom’s of Maine also partners with The Kids in Need Foundation for their Back to School Program. The Kids In Need Foundation works to ensure that every child is prepared to learn and succeed in the classroom by providing free school supplies nationally to students most in need.
How do you help your kids get ready for going back to school? After the fun days of summer, I look forward to getting back into a routine and helping my kids learn new school subjects, life skills and healthy habits.
Hi, I’m Katie! I live with my husband and 3 kids in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. I love Jesus, coffee, creative projects, taking photos and traveling. I’ve previously worked as a web designer, journalist and barista. I hope you enjoy our creative projects and family adventures!
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We love Tom’s brand products. They are a staple in our house. Now, to get back into the school routine!
Sucha creative product to get the kids into it! Mint is just too strong sometimes fo rthe little ones.
They sound like really healthy, good and child friendly products. Will look out for them. Thanks
My kids love Tom’s. The taste is so much more appealing to there tint taste buds.
I love Tom’s! It is super good for teeth, and the kid ones are great for little ones who don’t like the minty freshness LOL
I never knew they made kids products, but will have to look into trying some.
Teeth care is super important ever sinse your kid period. I am absolutely sure this paste is useful. And congrats with back to school!
I’m surprised at there’s a lot more choices when it comes to kids toothpaste. I remember there wasn’t a good variety of products back in the days
My middle daughter is totally feeling the middle child status. One of her recent complaints was that she’s never had toothpaste of her own. I don’t understand why that is so important, but it was an easy fix. She loves the Tom’s strawberry.
That looks like a nice brand to use by my kids, thank you for sharing this with us.
Having a good morning routine has been such a great thing for our fam. I love Tom’s toothpaste. we have been using the floride free and we love it. the kids have healthy cavity free teeth! love it!
It’s so important to get a solid morning routine! My nephews love Tom’s and I’ve been thinking about trying with my boys, too!
I had no idea that Tom’s made products specifically designed for children. Thats awesome for mom and dads that want a more natural product for their kids!
I have used Tom’s before but didnt know they made kid’s toothpaste. This is great news!
I have never heard of this brand before but it sounds like a really a good product to use for children.
Flouride is really important to our growing kids with their teeth and Tom’s is something that can help us. Love this brand so much.
Your daughter is a cutie and the toothpaste clearly works since she knows how to rock that smile. 🙂
Wow! I didn’t know Tom’s had all these different products. My area only has like the basic toothpaste. I do prefer fluoride in my toothpaste though – never had a cavity in my life and as long as you don’t swallow the toothpaste, there’s really no harm.
I’ve never heard of Tom’s of Maine as I think it’s not available where I am but will check it out! Sounds like a great tooth paste option!
Tom’s really is the way to go! This is my family’s toothpaste of choice as well, and I love that this particular one partners with The Kids in Need Foundation for their Back to School Program.
Its so important to have a routine for back to school.
my kids love TOMS toothpaste!!!