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Oct 8, 2009

Carolina Pad Review & Giveaway

I have a confession; I'm a school supply junkie. Nothing makes me happier than those wonderful sales when it's time to return to school. New pens, pencils, markers, woo hoo! And then there is my true love, the binders, planners, dividers, and all the other products that I am completely convinced will help get me organized. I seriously buy quite a bit of these products because I am on a constant quest for organization. The problem is that 1) thirty year old women should not have binders that sport Hannah Montana's face and 2) student planners do not work real well for mommies. So, when I was given the opportunity to do a review of Carolina Pad's products I was thrilled! This is what I was given from their Hot Chocolate Collection to review:

1-subject notebook

Ideal Book

Personal Book

3-ring binder

Tab dividers

File Folders

13-pocket expandable folder

Coupon expandable folder

19-month planner

Stick-on notes/flags



My first impression was that these products are so adorable. They work for kiddos as well as grown ups, featuring trendy designs and bright colors. Ashley quickly claimed the dividers for school use, as well as the coupon expandable folder for keeping her flash cards organized. As she was running off with her goodies, I was immediately setting up my planner; no more "class schedule" back to school student planners for this mama! I love the way the planner is organized, it is a joy to use. I've since put the expandable folder t good use and wonder how I ever lived without it! Oh, and the stick on note! They are handy for some many things from reminder notes to bookmarks! I can't even tell you how many ways I've used those. Miss Ashley and I are still debating over who gets what as far as the rest of the items. I think I passed on my love of all stationary/organizational products.

The verdict? These products are cute and practical. Plus, they are good quality products that are reasonably priced. They help you to get more organized and look good doing it. Carolina Pad products are great for at school or at home, and have many great uses. I've gotten more organized thanks to them. Ashley has the cutest dividers in her class. We say they get two thumbs up. You might want to click over and check Carolina Pad out for yourself.

How would you like to have some of these awesome products for yourself? One lucky winner will receive a set of products just like the ones I was given to review (MSRP approximately $38). Yep, all that stuff listed above!

This giveaway has been selected as a Prizey Pick!


How to enter:

Click on over to Carolina Pad and have a look around. Come back here and leave me a comment about something you found on the site that you like. *This is mandatory for entry.*

Bonus Entries:

*Follow CarolinaPad on Twitter. Please leave me your Twitter ID.

*Become a fan of Carolina Pad on Facebook. Leave a comment letting me know your Facebook ID.

*Follow me as a public follower on Google Friend Connect. This earns you two extra entries, so be sure to leave two comments.

*Leave a comment telling me how you found this giveaway. Are you a regular Ramblings reader? Did another site refer you? If so, which one? Inquiring minds want to know!

*Become an RSS or email subscriber. This earns you two extra entries, so be sure to leave two comments.

*Follow me on Twitter (link on left sidebar). This earns you two extra entries, so be sure to leave two comments.

*Grab my button and post it on your blog, then leave me a comment with your site url. This earns you two extra entries, so be sure to leave two comments.

*Blog about this giveaway with links back to this post. Be sure to leave me a link to your post. This earns you five extra entries, so be sure to leave five comments.

* Fave me on Technorati (button on left sidebar). Be sure to leave me your ID in the comment. This earns you two extra entries, so be sure to leave two comments.

Please be sure I have a way to contact you if you win! Contest runs from now until October 16th, 8:00pm CST. Winner will be selected using random.org on October 17th, then notified by email. Winner will have 72 hours after I email them to reply, after that time an alternate winner will be selected. Good luck!

Ramblings of a Texas Housewife Product Review and/or Giveaway Disclosure- I have received no compensation from Carolina Pad other than the offer of free product to review and/or giveaway. Any opinions expressed on Ramblings of a Texas Housewife are my own. My reviews are never reviewed or edited in any way by sponsors.

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323 comments:

tawnda October 9, 2009 5:55 AM

I love the eye candy collection! These notebooks are a must-have!

Chef Eureka October 9, 2009 11:36 AM

Very cool, I loved these postits!

http://carolinapad.com/our-brands/jackie/PearlStripeStickyNotesFlags.cfm

Chef Eureka October 9, 2009 11:38 AM

I'm a google follower now as well... oh yeah, my twitter is @twopeasinapie

I forgot to put it in my last post.

Carmen7351 October 9, 2009 1:31 PM

I can't believe I found someone else who is a school supply junkie! And I'm older!!!

I love the chocolate selection, but since I'm a flower lover, I really love the Graphic in Nature and Whimsical Flowers.
Please enter me. Thanks.

Carmen7351 October 9, 2009 1:32 PM

I think I may have forgotten my email.
desertrose5173 at gmail dot com
Got too excited about the supplies!!!

Donna October 9, 2009 1:33 PM

Since I subscribe I received your email about this giveaway!
Thanks!

Anonymous,  October 9, 2009 3:43 PM

I like the Kendall Kollection.

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Anonymous,  October 9, 2009 3:43 PM

I'm a regular Ramblings reader.

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Janette October 9, 2009 9:24 PM

I love the Simply Chic collection, especially the storage box

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Janette October 9, 2009 9:29 PM

I found your blog after seeing your Cult Insanity giveaway on Online Sweepstakes.

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bison61 October 10, 2009 8:25 AM

I like the Graphic in Nature Poster Board

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vrtish55 October 10, 2009 6:15 PM

Graphic in Nature Notebook are so pretty. It was hard to choose.

Anonymous,  October 10, 2009 6:18 PM

I'd like the Ghostline poster board, listed under arts& crafts, writer61@yahoo.com

Lim October 10, 2009 7:04 PM

Kendall Kollection Desk Calendar, I'm not sure what I'd do with that much room to organize, though.

Anonymous,  October 10, 2009 8:09 PM

I love the graphics in nature set!


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Amber October 10, 2009 9:22 PM

The Sasquatch collection is great! I love the composition notebook!
Thanks for the giveaway :)
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Amber October 10, 2009 9:22 PM

I follow you blog publicly!
Thanks for the giveaway :)
hurdler4eva(at)gmail(dot)com

pamcallahan October 11, 2009 7:10 AM

I follow on Friend Connect as "Pam" (entry 1)

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pamcallahan October 11, 2009 7:11 AM

I follow on Friend Connect as "Pam" (entry 2)

pamela.callahan@sbcglobal.net

pamcallahan October 11, 2009 7:11 AM

I found your blog through online-sweepstakes.com. I love it!

pamela.callahan@sbcglobal.net

Sharon Harmon,  October 11, 2009 7:22 AM

The Words & Pictures Project Book
would be perfect for me, because I'm always conjuring up new creative projects!
Happy Fall!
txgigggles@yahoo.com

degood October 11, 2009 10:27 AM

I like their sasquatch brand products which are mostly made with recycle materials. I also like that they give a portion of sales from their Kendall Collection to the Leukemia and lymphoma society.

kerrie@mayansfamily.com

degood October 11, 2009 10:30 AM

I am a facebook fan of carolina pad - id is degood

kerrie@mayansfamily.com

degood October 11, 2009 10:32 AM

I found your site via a listing on Sweepstakes-online. com a couple months ago and have been following off and on ever since.

kerrie@mayansfamily.com

Elena October 11, 2009 10:51 AM

The Pearl Pinstripe composition book is really cute! Thanks for the contest!

ky2here October 11, 2009 12:43 PM

I like their Sasquatch line - both for the aesthetics and the purpose behind it.

samsakara October 11, 2009 6:14 PM

I follow CarolinaPad on Twitter as samsakara

samsakara@twcny.rr.com

jsc123 October 11, 2009 6:15 PM

My favorite item at Carolina Pad is the Graphic In Nature Journal.
Thank you so much for the chance to win.

samsakara October 11, 2009 6:16 PM

1) I follow you on google friend connect as Shilo Beedy

samsakara@twcny.rr.com

samsakara October 11, 2009 6:16 PM

2) I follow you on google friend connect as Shilo Beedy

samsakara@twcny.rr.com

Michelle Underwood October 11, 2009 11:33 PM

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Cheryl F. (The Lucky Ladybug) October 12, 2009 2:16 AM

I like the Kendall Kollection best :) *Thanks* for the giveaway!
blog[at]theluckyladybug[dot]org

marybelle October 12, 2009 6:55 AM

ALL The Earth Friendly Art Pads caught my immediate attention.

marypres(at)gmail(dot)com

Nicole October 12, 2009 8:06 AM

I like the Graphic in Nature Binder!!

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mean mom productions October 12, 2009 8:59 AM

I found out about the give away from this crazy life by Michelle underwood.

Omg love this set. I will be following your blog.

socmama October 12, 2009 1:57 PM

I love the Simply Chic collection--and the fact that the style of their site matches their fun products!

Nelsby October 12, 2009 2:02 PM

Such a tough decision! I believe my favorite is the Sasquatch Collection. I appreciate that this collection is made from recycled materials.
Thanks!
Aimee
sierranelsby (at) gmail (dot) com

Nelsby October 12, 2009 2:02 PM

I am following Carolina Pad on Twitter (username Nelsby).
Thanks!
Aimee
sierranelsby (at) gmail (dot) com

Nelsby October 12, 2009 2:03 PM

I am a Facebook fan of Carolina Pad (Aimee Waerhouse).
Thanks!
Aimee
sierranelsby (at) gmail (dot) com

Nelsby October 12, 2009 2:03 PM

I am following your blog on Google Friend Connect (username Nelsby).
Thanks!
Aimee
sierranelsby (at) gmail (dot) com

Nelsby October 12, 2009 2:03 PM

#2...I am following your blog on Google Friend Connect (username Nelsby).
Thanks!
Aimee
sierranelsby (at) gmail (dot) com

Nelsby October 12, 2009 2:04 PM

I found this giveaway on Prizey.
Thanks!
Aimee
sierranelsby (at) gmail (dot) com

Nelsby October 12, 2009 2:11 PM

I subscribe to your blog's RSS feed.
Thanks!
Aimee
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Nelsby October 12, 2009 2:11 PM

#2...I subscribe to your blog's RSS feed.
Thanks!
Aimee
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Nelsby October 12, 2009 2:12 PM

I am following you on Twitter (username Nelsby).
Thanks!
Aimee
sierranelsby (at) gmail (dot) com

Nelsby October 12, 2009 2:12 PM

#2...I am following you on Twitter (username Nelsby).
Thanks!
Aimee
sierranelsby (at) gmail (dot) com

Nelsby October 12, 2009 2:12 PM

I faved your blog on Technorati (username Nelsby).
Thanks!
Aimee
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Nelsby October 12, 2009 2:13 PM

#2...I faved your blog on Technorati (username Nelsby).
Thanks!
Aimee
sierranelsby (at) gmail (dot) com

Nelsby October 12, 2009 2:13 PM

#2...I faved your blog on Technorati (username Nelsby).
Thanks!
Aimee
sierranelsby (at) gmail (dot) com

Jaime October 12, 2009 9:29 PM

I really like the Pearl Stripe Binder
copperllama at yahoo dot com

Jaime October 12, 2009 9:32 PM

found your site through The Lucky Ladybug
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Jaime October 12, 2009 9:37 PM

button is on blog
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Jaime October 12, 2009 9:37 PM

2 button is on blog
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Jenna Z October 14, 2009 3:40 PM

I LOVE the Hot Chocolate collection but Whimsical Flowers is a close second in my book!

Alicia October 15, 2009 12:24 AM

i like the hot chocolate pens

Thanks for the giveaway >^..^<

bloggyig at gmail dot com

jennem October 15, 2009 12:02 PM

I like the Whimsical Flower binder.
Jennifer, jennem22 at yahoo dot com

sharonjo October 15, 2009 12:55 PM

I like the Graphic in Nature Collection especially the journal! Great giveaway! Thanks! senekers@comcast.net

Julie October 15, 2009 5:59 PM

I absolutely love the Whimsical Flowers collection

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Julie October 15, 2009 6:00 PM

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Julie October 15, 2009 6:00 PM

# 2 follow blog through Google Friends as jelaws5

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amyd October 15, 2009 6:13 PM

I like the hot chocolate desk calender

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The Tulloss Family October 15, 2009 8:48 PM

I found this site through www.online-sweepstakes.com


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