--- title: MySchoolBucks Blog | For Families | Morgan Billings description: Get helpful tips, read about exclusive MySchoolBucks contests, and download activities for kids. --- - Help - [FAQ](https://www.myschoolbucks.com/ver2/help/gethelp) - [How-To Videos](https://www.myschoolbucks.com/ver2/help/gethelpvideos) - [Contact Us](https://www.myschoolbucks.com/ver2/etc/getcontacts) [![MySchoolBucks](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/hubfs/MySchoolBucks-June2017/Images/msb_logo.png)](https://www.myschoolbucks.com) # MySchoolBucks Blog | For Families # Product Spotlight | Grow with MySchoolBucks ## Morgan Billings ### Recent Posts ## [Celebrate the first day of the 2020-21 school year with #MSBFirstDay](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/msb/celebrate-the-first-day-of-the-2020-21-school-year-with-msbfirstday) Posted by [Morgan Billings](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/msb/author/morgan-billings) on Aug 3, 2020 12:32:53 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/hubfs/msbfirstday-blog-banner-v2.jpg)](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/msb/celebrate-the-first-day-of-the-2020-21-school-year-with-msbfirstday) The start of school may look a little different this year but that shouldn't stop you from celebrating the new school year! Whether it’s in the classroom or at the kitchen table, let’s celebrate your student's first day of school with **#MSBFirstDay**. [Read More](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/msb/celebrate-the-first-day-of-the-2020-21-school-year-with-msbfirstday) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/msb/celebrate-the-first-day-of-the-2020-21-school-year-with-msbfirstday#comments-listing) ## [Shopping for school supplies has never been easier | TeacherLists](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/msb/shopping-for-school-supplies-has-never-been-easier) Posted by [Morgan Billings](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/msb/author/morgan-billings) on Jul 24, 2020 11:20:56 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/hubfs/msb-teacherlist-blog-header.jpg)](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/msb/shopping-for-school-supplies-has-never-been-easier) Get all your school supply shopping done online! This school year, we're teaming up with **TeacherLists** to make back-to-school shopping easy, convenient, and digital. [Read More](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/msb/shopping-for-school-supplies-has-never-been-easier) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/msb/shopping-for-school-supplies-has-never-been-easier#comments-listing) ## [Let's celebrate our graduates! Share a photo of your student and be entered to win $100](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/msb/msbcelebrateourgrads) Posted by [Morgan Billings](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/msb/author/morgan-billings) on May 26, 2020 11:25:01 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/hubfs/Grad%20Contest%20Header.jpg)](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/msb/msbcelebrateourgrads)   Even though the end of the school year looks a little different than we expected, we want to celebrate all of the hard work our students accomplished this year, especially our seniors! Whether your student is graduating high school, just completed kindergarten, or is simply moving up from 4th to 5th grade, let's have some fun recognizing their accomplishments as we celebrate the last day of school. From May 26, 2020 to June 19, 2020,  you can participate in our **#MSBCelebrateOurGrads** contest on Facebook or Instagram to be entered to win a $100 Amazon gift card. [Read More](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/msb/msbcelebrateourgrads) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/msb/msbcelebrateourgrads#comments-listing) ## [Fun Virtual Field Trips To Do From Home](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/msb/fun-virtual-field-trips-to-do-from-home) Posted by [Morgan Billings](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/msb/author/morgan-billings) on Apr 21, 2020 2:47:29 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/hubfs/Virtual%20Field%20Trips%20-%20Blog%20Header.jpg)](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/msb/fun-virtual-field-trips-to-do-from-home)   You may not be able to visit in person but you can still go on a little adventure with your kids from the comfort of your own home! Many attractions across the country are opening up virtually for you and your family to go on a field trip without having to leave the house. Take a virtual field trip to the Cincinnati zoo, virtually tour the Grand Canyon, or have storytime with your favorite celebrity. It will feel like you're there in person! [Read More](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/msb/fun-virtual-field-trips-to-do-from-home) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/msb/fun-virtual-field-trips-to-do-from-home#comments-listing) Topics: [Activities](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/msb/topic/activities) ## [16 Free Activities You Can Do With Your Kids At Home](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/msb/16-free-activities-you-can-do-with-your-kids-at-home) Posted by [Morgan Billings](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/msb/author/morgan-billings) on Apr 8, 2020 2:44:59 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/hubfs/Free%20Activities%20Blog%20Header.jpg)](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/msb/16-free-activities-you-can-do-with-your-kids-at-home) With many kids at home full time during school closures, you may be looking for activities to keep them occupied! We have rounded up some fun and educational activities that your student can enjoy. From printables to math games to a virtual library, these activities are perfect for keeping them busy and learning at the same time. [Read More](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/msb/16-free-activities-you-can-do-with-your-kids-at-home) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/msb/16-free-activities-you-can-do-with-your-kids-at-home#comments-listing) Topics: [free downloads](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/msb/topic/free-downloads) ## [Making Your Work Week Easier With School Lunch](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/msb/the-myschoolbucks-app-is-here-to-help-0) Posted by [Morgan Billings](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/msb/author/morgan-billings) on Mar 4, 2020 8:10:06 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/hubfs/gettyimages-174790858-170667a-2.jpg)](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/msb/the-myschoolbucks-app-is-here-to-help-0) You’ve probably seen a variety of posts online from parents who’ve packed the most picture-perfect lunch for their kid to bring to school. Maybe you’ve even put together a few yourself! You may even be thinking about how school lunch was for you, and don’t want your kids eating the same cardboard pizza you were accustomed to. A packed lunch means you know exactly what your child is eating everyday.  [Read More](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/msb/the-myschoolbucks-app-is-here-to-help-0) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/msb/the-myschoolbucks-app-is-here-to-help-0#comments-listing) Topics: [School Payments](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/msb/topic/school-payments), [School Lunch](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/msb/topic/school-lunch), [MySchoolBucks](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/msb/topic/myschoolbucks) ## [Check Out These Fun and FREE Color-And-Cut Bookmarks!](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/msb/check-out-these-fun-and-free-color-and-cut-bookmarks) Posted by [Morgan Billings](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/msb/author/morgan-billings) on Jan 28, 2020 4:14:51 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/hubfs/Color-and-Cut%20thumbnail-01.jpg)](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/msb/check-out-these-fun-and-free-color-and-cut-bookmarks) Do snow flurries and cold weather have your family cooped up indoors? If so, now is the perfect time to encourage your student(s) to snuggle up with a good book. [Read More](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/msb/check-out-these-fun-and-free-color-and-cut-bookmarks) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/msb/check-out-these-fun-and-free-color-and-cut-bookmarks#comments-listing) Topics: [free downloads](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/msb/topic/free-downloads) ## [\[Free Download\] Let Us Know What Your Child is Thankful For This Year](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/msb/free-download-let-us-know-what-your-child-is-thankful-for-this-year) Posted by [Morgan Billings](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/msb/author/morgan-billings) on Nov 11, 2019 11:13:23 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/hubfs/MSB%20Thanksgiving%20Activities-CTA.png)](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/msb/free-download-let-us-know-what-your-child-is-thankful-for-this-year) Thanksgiving is right around the corner and we can almost taste the turkey and mashed potatoes! But before we sit down to enjoy a family meal, we want to know what your student is thankful for this year. Download a #MSBGivesThanks printable and spend some time with your kids talking about what their grateful for. Share a picture of your child holding the sign with us on [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/mySchoolBucks/) and [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/myschoolbucks/) using #MSBGivesThanks for a chance to win lunch money on us!\* [Read More](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/msb/free-download-let-us-know-what-your-child-is-thankful-for-this-year) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/msb/free-download-let-us-know-what-your-child-is-thankful-for-this-year#comments-listing) Topics: [free downloads](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/msb/topic/free-downloads) [![New call-to-action](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/434266/fe659302-ae39-480a-8586-b307c8f860c1.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/434266/fe659302-ae39-480a-8586-b307c8f860c1)   ### Recent Posts ### Posts by Topic - [free downloads (12)](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/msb/tag/free-downloads) - [MySchoolBucks (9)](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/msb/tag/myschoolbucks) - [How to (6)](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/msb/tag/how-to) - [MSB | Greenlight (5)](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/msb/tag/msb-greenlight) - [Sweepstakes (5)](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/msb/tag/sweepstakes) - [Partnerships (4)](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/msb/tag/partnerships) - [School Lunch (4)](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/msb/tag/school-lunch) - [Donations (3)](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/msb/tag/donations) - [Family Money Management (3)](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/msb/tag/family-money-management) - [MySchoolBucks App (3)](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/msb/tag/myschoolbucks-app) - [back to school (3)](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/msb/tag/back-to-school) - [School Payments (2)](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/msb/tag/school-payments) - [Activities (1)](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/msb/tag/activities) - [Allowances (1)](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/msb/tag/allowances) - [Chores (1)](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/msb/tag/chores) - [Debit Card for Kids (1)](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/msb/tag/debit-card-for-kids) - [GiftCrowd (1)](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/msb/tag/giftcrowd) - [National School Lunch Week (1)](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/msb/tag/national-school-lunch-week) - [New Features and Enhancements (1)](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/msb/tag/new-features-and-enhancements) See All » #### Mobile Apps [![App Store](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/hubfs/MySchoolBucks-June2017/Images/msb-mobile-app-store.png)](https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/myschoolbucks/id661878685?mt=8) [![Google Play](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/hubfs/MySchoolBucks-June2017/Images/msb-google-play.png)](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.hss.msb&feature=search_result) #### Get Social - - - - #### Quick Links [Home](https://www.myschoolbucks.com/ver2/login/getmain?requestAction=home)[For Parents](https://www.myschoolbucks.com/ver2/login/getmain?requestAction=home#for_parents)[For Schools](https://www.myschoolbucks.com/ver2/login/getmain?requestAction=home#for_schools)[Mobile Apps](https://www.myschoolbucks.com/ver2/login/getmain?requestAction=home#mobile_apps)[Security](https://www.myschoolbucks.com/ver2/login/getmain?requestAction=home#security) #### About MySchoolBucks [About Us](https://www.myschoolbucks.com/ver2/etc/getaboutus)[Contact Us](https://www.myschoolbucks.com/ver2/etc/getcontacts)[Help](https://www.myschoolbucks.com/ver2/help/gethelp)[Privacy Policy](https://www.myschoolbucks.com/ver2/etc/getprivacy)[Terms of Service](https://www.myschoolbucks.com/ver2/etc/getterms) [![Heartland](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/hubfs/MySchoolBucks-June2017/Images/heartland-logo.png)](http://www.heartlandpaymentsystems.com/School-Solutions/Home) © 2023 Heartland School Solutions, a division of Heartland Payment Systems, Inc. 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