Carolina Pad Review & Giveaway

08 October 2009
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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tawndam said...

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

tawndam said...

GFC follower 2

tawndam said...

I found this by getting your feed!

tawndam said...

see? rss subscriber 1

tawndam said...

rss subscriber 2 ;-)

One with many names said...

Very cool, I loved these postits!

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

One with many names said...

I am now following you on twitter! :)

One with many names said...

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

I forgot to put it in my last post.

One with many names said...

I found you because your entrecard was on the thetamom blog :)

Carmen said...

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.

Carmen said...

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

Donna said...

I LOVE all the different designs! How cute!

Donna said...

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

Anonymous said...

I like the Kendall Kollection.

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Anonymous said...

I'm a regular Ramblings reader.

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Anonymous said...

I subscribe via email.

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Janette said...

I love the Simply Chic collection, especially the storage box

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Janette said...

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

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Janette said...

Following CarolinaPad on Twitter @jsoldham

Janette said...

Following your blog

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Janette said...

Following your blog 2

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Janette said...

subscribed via email

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Janette said...

Following you on Twitter @jsoldham

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Janette said...

Faved on Technorati - gidgie

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bison61 said...

I like the Graphic in Nature Poster Board

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Randa Derkson said...

I like the hot chocolate journals.

Randa Derkson said...

I follow Carolina Pad on twitter

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Randa Derkson said...

I follow you on Google Friend Connect

Randa Derkson said...

I found this giveaway through clicking through entrecards

Randa Derkson said...

I follow on twitter

vrtish55 said...

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

Anonymous said...

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

vrtish55 said...

New subscriber via email. vickers_73460(at)yahoo(dot)com

Lim said...

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

Anonymous said...

I love the graphics in nature set!


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Amber said...

The Sasquatch collection is great! I love the composition notebook!
Thanks for the giveaway :)
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Amber said...

I follow you blog publicly!
Thanks for the giveaway :)
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Cheryl F said...

I like the hot chocolate line

Cheryl F said...

I already follow them on twitter Tx_Sweetie

peg42 said...

I love the Kendall Kollection Laptop Tote. Thanks so much.

peg42 said...

I'm an email subscriber
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I'm an email subscriber
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I'm a google follower
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I'm a google follower
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pamcallahan said...

I like the Graphic in Nature Planner

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pamcallahan said...

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

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pamcallahan said...

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

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pamcallahan said...

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

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pamcallahan said...

I subscribe (entry 1)

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pamcallahan said...

I subscribe (entry 2)

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Sharon Harmon said...

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 said...

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 said...

I follow them on twitter as kmayans

degood said...

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

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degood said...

I am a follower on google friend conenct

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degood said...

#2 I am a google friend connect follower
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degood said...

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

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degood said...

I subscribe in google reader

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degood said...

I subscribe in google reader #2

degood said...

I follow you on twitter as kmayans #1

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I follow you on twitter as kmayans #2

degood said...

I faved you in technorati as degood

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Elena said...

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

ky2here said...

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

ky2here said...

I found you on OLS.

llinda29 said...

I like Hot Chocolate Accordion Folder

Anonymous said...

I like the Kendall Kollection Notebook.

samsakara@twcny.rr.com

Anonymous said...

I follow CarolinaPad on Twitter as samsakara

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Jill Myrick (jsc123) said...

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

Jill Myrick (jsc123) said...

I am following Carolina Pad on Twitter as jlsc123.

Anonymous said...

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

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Jill Myrick (jsc123) said...

I am a fan of Carolina Pad on Facebook as Jill Myrick.

Anonymous said...

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

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Jill Myrick (jsc123) said...

I am following via Google Friends Connect #1.

Jill Myrick (jsc123) said...

I am following via Google Friends Connect #2.

Jill Myrick (jsc123) said...

I found your giveaway by being a subscriber via email.

Jill Myrick (jsc123) said...

I am subscribed via email #1.

Jill Myrick (jsc123) said...

I am subscribed via email #2.

Anonymous said...

1) I follow you on twitter as samsakara

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Anonymous said...

2 ) I follow you on twitter as samsakara

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Jill Myrick (jsc123) said...

I am following via Twitter as jlsc123 #1.

Jill Myrick (jsc123) said...

I am following via Twitter as jlsc123 #2.

Jill Myrick (jsc123) said...

I have favored your blog via Technorati as jsc123 #1.

Jill Myrick (jsc123) said...

I have favored your blog via Technorati as jsc123 #2.

Unknown said...

Kendall Kollection is my fav!

Unknown said...

Follow CarolinaPad on Twitter. -MrsCrazy

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fan of Carolina Pad on Facebook

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Follow u on Google Friend Connect

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Found the giveaway on prizey.net

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email subscriber

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Anonymous said...

I like the Kendall Kollection best :) *Thanks* for the giveaway!
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1 - Following with Google Friend Connect
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Anonymous said...

I found this giveaway in a Google search
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Mary Preston said...

ALL The Earth Friendly Art Pads caught my immediate attention.

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Nicole C. said...

I like the Graphic in Nature Binder!!

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mean mom productions said...

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

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

Sheila said...

I love the Kendall Kollection File Folders!

Linda Kish said...

I love the Eye Candy collection

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miller lawn service said...

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

Nelsby said...

Such a tough decision! I believe my favorite is the Sasquatch Collection. I appreciate that this collection is made from recycled materials.
Thanks!
Aimee
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Nelsby said...

I am following Carolina Pad on Twitter (username Nelsby).
Thanks!
Aimee
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Nelsby said...

I am a Facebook fan of Carolina Pad (Aimee Waerhouse).
Thanks!
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Nelsby said...

I am following your blog on Google Friend Connect (username Nelsby).
Thanks!
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Nelsby said...

#2...I am following your blog on Google Friend Connect (username Nelsby).
Thanks!
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Nelsby said...

I found this giveaway on Prizey.
Thanks!
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Nelsby said...

#2...I subscribe to your blog's RSS feed.
Thanks!
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Nelsby said...

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Thanks!
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Thanks!
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Nelsby said...

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Thanks!
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Karen said...

I especially like the Simply Chic collection!

Anonymous said...

I love the Whimsical Flower Ideal Book.

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Metal Momma said...

I like the Simply Chic collection

Jaime said...

I really like the Pearl Stripe Binder
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Jaime said...

I follow on Facebook
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Jaime said...

found your site through The Lucky Ladybug
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I am a email subscriber
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Melody said...

I like Eye Candy Notebooks.
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AEKZ2 said...

I like the graphic in nature pens.

Mimi the kitten said...

I love the whole Kendall Kollection, especially the notebooks.

msrodeobrat said...

i love the simply chic laptop cover

clynsg said...

I like the Graphic in Nature collection.

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clynsg said...

Found it be reviewing my dashboard items.

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Jenna Z said...

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

Jenna Z said...

I follow you via blogger.

denyse said...

I really like the Pearl Stripe Notebook.

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Alicia said...

i like the hot chocolate pens

Thanks for the giveaway >^..^<

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erma said...

I love the eye candy collection.
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Kim said...

love their Sasquatch line!

Kim said...

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Unknown said...

I like the Pearl Stripe Notebook. garrettsambo@aol.com

Molly K said...

My favorite item was the Pattern Play Journal.

Molly K said...

I follow on Google Friends.

jennem said...

I like the Whimsical Flower binder.
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Anonymous said...

the graphic in nature is SO cool!

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Valancia said...

Eye candy flip-top notepad

sharonjo said...

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

Wehaf said...

I like the pearl stripe notebook.

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Angela said...

I like the Hot Chocolate Desk Calendar.

tesashel said...

I love the Eye Candy collection. It's so bright and cheery.

tesashel said...

I'm a subscriber.

Julie said...

I absolutely love the Whimsical Flowers collection

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Julie said...

# 1 email subscriber

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Julie said...

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Julie said...

I originally found your site through
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Amy delong said...

I like the hot chocolate desk calender

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Teaching Mommy said...

I follow on GFC (entry 2 - Tulloss Family)


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Teaching Mommy said...

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


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Teaching Mommy said...

I subscribe with google reader.


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I subscribe with google reader - entry 2.


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Amanda D. said...

I like the Learn to Letter: Grade 1. It's just right for my daughter right now.

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Pamela S said...

I like the Whimsical Flowers Accordion File. Thanks so much! pamelashockley(AT)netscape(DOT)net

Pamela S said...

I'm a follower on GFC #1. Thanks so much! pamelashockley(AT)netscape(DOT)net

Pamela S said...

I follow on GFC #2. Thanks so much! pamelashockley(AT)netscape(DOT)net

Pamela S said...

I'm subscribed via email. Thanks so much! pamelashockley(AT)netscape(DOT)net

Pamela S said...

I'm subscribed via email #2. Thanks so much! pamelashockley(AT)netscape(DOT)net

Pamela S said...

I've been a long time subscriber and visit periodically. Today I found the link to the giveaway at online sweepstakes. Thanks so much! pamelashockley(AT)netscape(DOT)net

Jennifer said...

I love the Chit-Chat notebooks!

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Susan said...

I really like the laptop bags. So cute!

Kristin said...

I really like the Whimsical Flower collection!

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Kristin said...

I follow you on Google Friend Connect.

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Kristin said...

I follow you on Google Friend Connect (2).

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Kristin said...

I arrived at your site after seeing you on Online-Sweepstakes.com!

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Kristin said...

I follow you on Twitter @kristinnw.

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Kristin said...

I follow you on Twitter @kristinnw (2).

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Mishia said...

I love the Kendall Collection!

Mishia said...

I follow Carolina Pad on twitter (tornxnxfrayed).

Crystal F said...

I like the eye candy binder! Thank you!

Crystal F said...

I'm a fan of Carolina Pad on facebook. thanks again!

momznite said...

Would enjoy the address book from the hot chocolate collection.

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