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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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287 comments:

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

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  2. I found this by getting your feed!

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  3. Very cool, I loved these postits!

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

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

    I forgot to put it in my last post.

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

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  6. 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.

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

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  8. I LOVE all the different designs! How cute!

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

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  10. I like the Kendall Kollection.

    bgcchs(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  11. I'm a regular Ramblings reader.

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  12. I subscribe via email.

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  13. I love the Simply Chic collection, especially the storage box

    decadent87@gmail.com

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

    decadent87@gmail.com

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  15. Following CarolinaPad on Twitter @jsoldham

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  16. Following your blog

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  17. Following your blog 2

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  18. subscribed via email

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  19. subscribed via email 2

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  20. Following you on Twitter @jsoldham

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  21. Following you on Twitter @jsoldham
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  22. Faved on Technorati - gidgie

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  23. Faved on Technorati - gidgie
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  24. I like the Graphic in Nature Poster Board

    tiramisu392 (at) yahoo.com

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  25. I follow Carolina Pad on twitter

    Bewitchinkitch

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  26. I follow you on Google Friend Connect

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  27. I found this giveaway through clicking through entrecards

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

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

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

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

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  32. I love the graphics in nature set!


    frogz60@hotmail.com

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  33. The Sasquatch collection is great! I love the composition notebook!
    Thanks for the giveaway :)
    hurdler4eva(at)gmail(dot)com

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

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  35. I already follow them on twitter Tx_Sweetie

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

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  37. I'm an email subscriber
    Entry 1

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  38. I'm an email subscriber
    Entry 2

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  39. I like the Graphic in Nature Planner

    pamela.callahan@sbcglobal.net

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

    pamela.callahan@sbcglobal.net

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

    pamela.callahan@sbcglobal.net

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

    pamela.callahan@sbcglobal.net

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  43. I subscribe (entry 1)

    pamela.callahan@sbcglobal.net

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  44. I subscribe (entry 2)

    pamela.callahan@sbcglobal.net

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

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  46. 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

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  47. I follow them on twitter as kmayans

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

    kerrie@mayansfamily.com

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  49. I am a follower on google friend conenct

    kerrie@mayansfamily.com

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  50. #2 I am a google friend connect follower
    kerrie@mayansfamily.com

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  51. 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

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  52. I subscribe in google reader

    kerrie@mayansfamily.com

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  53. I follow you on twitter as kmayans #1

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  54. I follow you on twitter as kmayans #2

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  55. I faved you in technorati as degood

    kerrie@mayansfamily.com

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

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

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  58. I like Hot Chocolate Accordion Folder

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  59. I like the Kendall Kollection Notebook.

    samsakara@twcny.rr.com

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  60. I follow CarolinaPad on Twitter as samsakara

    samsakara@twcny.rr.com

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

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  62. I am following Carolina Pad on Twitter as jlsc123.

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

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

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

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  66. I am following via Google Friends Connect #1.

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  67. I am following via Google Friends Connect #2.

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  68. I found your giveaway by being a subscriber via email.

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  69. 1) I follow you on twitter as samsakara

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  70. 2 ) I follow you on twitter as samsakara

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  71. I am following via Twitter as jlsc123 #1.

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  72. I am following via Twitter as jlsc123 #2.

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

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

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  75. Follow CarolinaPad on Twitter. -MrsCrazy

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  76. Follow u on Google Friend Connect

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  77. Found the giveaway on prizey.net

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  78. Button on my blog-1

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  79. Button on my blog-2

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  80. Fav you on technorati-1

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  81. Fav you on technorati-2

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  82. Blogged-1

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

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  88. 1 - Following with Google Friend Connect
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  89. 2 - Following with Google Friend Connect
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  90. I found this giveaway in a Google search
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  91. 1 - Subscribed by email
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  92. 2 - Subscribed by email
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  93. 1 - Blogged
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  95. 1 - Faved on Technorati
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  96. ALL The Earth Friendly Art Pads caught my immediate attention.

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  97. I like the Graphic in Nature Binder!!

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

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

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  99. I love the Kendall Kollection File Folders!

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  100. I love the Eye Candy collection

    lkish77123 at gmail dot com

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

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  102. 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

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

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  104. I am a Facebook fan of Carolina Pad (Aimee Waerhouse).
    Thanks!
    Aimee
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  105. I am following your blog on Google Friend Connect (username Nelsby).
    Thanks!
    Aimee
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  106. #2...I am following your blog on Google Friend Connect (username Nelsby).
    Thanks!
    Aimee
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  107. I found this giveaway on Prizey.
    Thanks!
    Aimee
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  108. #2...I subscribe to your blog's RSS feed.
    Thanks!
    Aimee
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  109. #2...I am following you on Twitter (username Nelsby).
    Thanks!
    Aimee
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  110. #2...I faved your blog on Technorati (username Nelsby).
    Thanks!
    Aimee
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  111. #2...I faved your blog on Technorati (username Nelsby).
    Thanks!
    Aimee
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  112. I especially like the Simply Chic collection!

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  113. I love the Whimsical Flower Ideal Book.

    hebert024 at aol dot com

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

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  115. I follow on Facebook
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  116. I am following blog
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  117. 2 I follow blog
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  118. found your site through The Lucky Ladybug
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  119. I am a email subscriber
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  120. 2 I am a email subscriber
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  121. button is on blog
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  122. 2 button is on blog
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  123. I follow on Twitter
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  124. I like Eye Candy Notebooks.
    melodyj(at)gmail(dot)com

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  125. I like the graphic in nature pens.

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  126. I love the whole Kendall Kollection, especially the notebooks.

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  127. i love the simply chic laptop cover

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  128. I like the Graphic in Nature collection.

    clynsg at yahoo.com

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  129. Found it be reviewing my dashboard items.

    clynsg at yahoo.com

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

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  131. I really like the Pearl Stripe Notebook.

    denyse_g@hotmail.com

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  132. i like the hot chocolate pens

    Thanks for the giveaway >^..^<

    bloggyig at gmail dot com

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  133. I love the eye candy collection.
    erma.hurtt@sbcglobal.net

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

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  135. My favorite item was the Pattern Play Journal.

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

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  137. the graphic in nature is SO cool!

    mzpaw@yahoo.com

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

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  139. I like the pearl stripe notebook.

    urchiken at gmail dot com

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  140. I like the Hot Chocolate Desk Calendar.

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

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  142. I absolutely love the Whimsical Flowers collection

    aunteegem@yahoo.com

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  143. # 1 follow blog through Google Friends as jelaws5

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  144. # 2 follow blog through Google Friends as jelaws5

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  145. # 1 email subscriber

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  146. # 2 email subscsriber

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  147. I originally found your site through
    Prizey

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  148. I like the hot chocolate desk calender

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  149. I follow on GFC (entry 2 - Tulloss Family)


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


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  151. I subscribe with google reader.


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  152. I subscribe with google reader - entry 2.


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  153. I faved you on technorati - entry 1 - frankandkatie


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  154. technorati 2 - frankandkatie


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

    macd82 at gmail dot com

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

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

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

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

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

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  161. 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

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  162. I love the Chit-Chat notebooks!

    jennylovesjeff (at) hotmail (dot) com

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  163. I really like the laptop bags. So cute!

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  164. I really like the Whimsical Flower collection!

    wowknk@gmail.com

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  165. I follow you on Google Friend Connect.

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  166. I follow you on Google Friend Connect (2).

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

    wowknk@gmail.com

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  168. I follow you on Twitter @kristinnw.

    wowknk@gmail.com

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  169. I follow you on Twitter @kristinnw (2).

    wowknk@gmail.com

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  170. I follow Carolina Pad on twitter (tornxnxfrayed).

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  171. I like the eye candy binder! Thank you!

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

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  173. Would enjoy the address book from the hot chocolate collection.

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