CLOSED: Stand out at School with Carolina Pad (+BTS Giveaway #20)

This post is a 'Back To School 2010 Carnival' feature on Energizer Bunny's Mommy Reports.

The Carnival runs from August 15-August 28 2010. For a list of all the live giveaways visit 'The BTS 2010 Stop!'


* Click here to view the name(s) of the winner(s)*

You know I love Carolina Pad (my posts scream that out!) and to be able to review more goodies from the Studio C Collection was nothing short of a treat!

The sub-collections reviewed this time around were:

• Hot Chocolate
• Techno
• Royal Twist
• Zensational
  
• Sasquatche and
  
• Dreamsicle

Product wise my favorites by far were the binder and the journal. The binder will be used to file Bunny girl's Pre K take home activity sheets and the journal is like my little black book that houses all my important resources like birth dates et al. (I prefer using my planner as my reminder bank than to schedule daily activities!)


Design wise I love the Dreamsicle collection.
Honestly, how could one not love those happy colored butterflies, flowers, stripes and cherries?


All the sub segments in the Studio C collection reflect youthfulness, zest and that sassy factor which, I'm sure, will draw your child to own each product with pride.

Carolina Pad's success recipe lies within the passion, research and attention to detail that has been put into each product in the collection. Their collections rock!

Trust Carolina Pad to help your child stand out at school with their 'happening' Studio C Collection.


Buy it:

You can buy Carolina Pad products in these stores at these prices:

• 1 subject notebook: 2.50 US$
• 18 month planner: 4.00 US$
• 2 pkt folder(3pack) : 2.50 US$
• 1" Binder: 2.50 US$
• Composition Book : 2.50 US$
• Ideal Book: 2.50 US$
• Pens: 2.50 US$
• Pencils :2.50 US$

Win it:

One reader will have the opportunity to win a collection of products from the Studio C Collection.

* NOTE: If you have won a prize from Carolina Pad in the last 90 days, you will not be eligible to win this package*


Here's how you can win it:

1. Mandatory entry (without this, all other entries will be disqualified)-

Tell me which Studio C Collection you'd pick if you had to buy these for school?


2. Love on the Sponsor-

- Follow Carolina Pad on Twitter

- Fan/Like Carolina Pad on Facebook

- Fan/Like the Studio C Collection on Facebook

- Follow me on Twitter and tweet once daily...

RT @ebmommy @carolinapad Win a rockin' Carolina Pad Studio C collection at EBMR's(9/11) http://bit.ly/caLdid #giveaway # win #bts #school


3. Four additional entries: (1 entry each)-

- Snag the Back To School Carnival button and leave the link to your site on which the same has been displayed.

-Follow my blog via Google Friend Connect, RSS feeds, email updates

- Fan me on Facebook.

-Snag my Blog button

-Blog about this giveaway (leave a comment with a link to your blog post)


* Please ensure your Blogger Profile holds your email address. If it's set to private or your email address does not show, please add the same in your comments*


This giveaway is open to US Residents only, 18 years and above. 1 winner will be chosen with the random.org generator on September 11 2010 at 10 pm Central time.





** EBMR Disclaimer: Carolina Pad sent us the featured products for review purposes only. This review has not been monetarily compensated and is based on the views and opinions of my family and/or self. Please note that the opinions reflected in this post have not been influenced by the sponsor in any way.**

Labels: Back to School Carnival 2010, Carolina Pad, More giveaways, Reviews / Giveaways

posted by Marina@EBMR @ 1:23 AM 174 Comments

CLOSED: Carolina Pad's Studio C = Cool ! (+ Giveaway)

* Click here to view the name(s) of the winner(s)*

Carolina Pad has it nailed with their slogan 'Everyday products. Extraordinary Designs' because, to put it simply, their products are just that...extraordinary especially when you compare them to other school products. I fell in love with their products the first time I set eyes on them (read more about that here) and since then the only notepads, books or planners you will see me carrying are Carolina Pad's.

The collections vary in spunk, vibrancy and personality. I'm sure if you asked your high school daughter or college going son to pick out some of their folders, books or planners, I'm sure you'd see them pick out designs that equal their personality.

The latest addition to the mainline collections is the Studio C collection

This includes the following sub-collections:

• Rock-on
• Graffiti
• Rising Sun
• Peace Out
• Free Spirit
• Eye Candy and
  
• Mo' Rockin

I received a pack that held a product from each of these collections. I'm one for florals and anything in blue and green hues so the Free Spirit Binder and the Rising Sun Book were my top favorites in terms of design.


But from the 'what works best for me work-wise' angle I'd go with the weekly/monthly Mo' Rockin Planner. My sister and I love this planner but since she has a lot of scheduling to do with regards to her profession we agreed she'd benefit by the same more. (I know she did a little happy dance when she officially gained its ownership!)


The prices are extremely affordable considering the quality, design and 'snazzy' appeal each product holds, so don't think twice! The Studio C collection is only available in Walmart and I'd say go pick up your 'loot' before the 'Back To School' mad rush hits the stores.


Buy it:

You can buy Carolina Pad products in these stores at these prices:

• 1 subject notebook: 2.50 US$
• 18 month planner: 4.00 US$
• 2 pkt folder(3pack) : 2.50 US$
• 1" Binder: 2.50 US$
• Composition Book : 2.50 US$
• Ideal Book: 2.50 US$
• Pens: 2.50 US$
• Pencils :2.50 US$
  

Win it:

One reader will have the opportunity to win a collection of products from the Studio C Collections.

* NOTE: If you have won a prize from Carolina Pad in the last 90 days, you will not be eligible to win this package*


Here's how you can win it:

1. Mandatory entry (without this, all other entries will be disqualified)-

Tell me which Studio C Collection is your absolute favorite.


2. Love on the Sponsor-

- Follow Carolina Pad on Twitter

- Fan/Like Carolina Pad on Facebook

- Fan/Like the Studio C Collection on Facebook

- Follow Mama Buzz on Twitter

- Follow me on Twitter and tweet once daily...

RT @ebmommy Win a pack of Carolina Pad's Studio C Collection at EBMR's (8/14)http://bit.ly/a0VbKe #giveaway #win #school @carolinapad


3. Four additional entries: (1 entry each)-

-Follow my blog via Google Friend Connect, RSS feeds, email updates

- Fan me on Facebook.

-Snag my Blog button

-Blog about this giveaway (leave a comment with a link to your blog post)


* Please ensure your Blogger Profile holds your email address. If it's set to private or your email address does not show, please add the same in your comments*


This giveaway is open to US and Canada Residents only, 18 years and above. 1 winner will be chosen with the random.org generator on August 14 2010 at 10 pm Central time.




** EBMR Disclaimer: This is a Mama Buzz review. These products were provided by Carolina Pad for review purposes only. This review has not been monetarily compensated and is based on the views and opinions of my family and/or self. Please note that the opinions reflected in this post have not been influenced by the sponsor in any way.**

Labels: Carolina Pad, Mama Buzz, More giveaways, Reviews / Giveaways, School, Studio C

posted by Marina@EBMR @ 4:13 PM 343 Comments

CLOSED: Carolina Pads Review and Giveaway (BTSC- Day 15)

The winner for the giveaway has been chosen by Random.org and is announced on this post.


Starting up as an ordinary school supply business in 1945, Carolina Pad offered the market everything from composition books, notebooks, pencils, crayons and more. To get an edge over large school supply companies, the founder- Joseph K Hall Jr- sold the supplies directly to schools from the back of his truck. As the years went by, Carolina Pad continued to grow, blossom, flourish and soon catapulted to 'school supply fame'. The reason for their success was simple- they offered a quality product at a price that was affordable to the customer. That's the same policy that continues to drive Carolina Pad's success today.

What's my take on Carolina Pad?

Three words came to mind when I opened my box of Carolina Pad supplies......COLORFUL, TRENDY and QUALITY! Just looking at the picture above, aren't those the same words that swim to your mind?

I remember the sort of files I had while growing up- one solid color, drab and flimsy. Looking at the beautiful 12 pack of file folders (ref: the black and white motif print on the first picture) I secretly wished I had funky designs like these to carry to college. Honestly you can color coordinate clothes to your binders and notebooks with these designs!

The Notebooks are presently being treated like gold. I have a thing about pretty notebooks and I know they are meant to be used, but I use my pretty notebooks sparingly lest I end up writing on all the pages and not be able to use the same again! The Pattern Play notebook has been set apart for my Sunday morning church and Bible study jot downs...I think the notebook deserves that special role! ;>

I love my Hot Chocolate brown polka dotted binder - tres chic, right? 'Hot Chocolate' has the important task of holding papers relating to the products reviewed on the blog...again deserving its special role!

Products from both the Sasquatch collection and the Kendall Kollection can qualify to be solid eye candy. You know you want to buy atleast one product when you just look at those beautiful mod designs!


Want to get to know a little more?

With the 'Go Green, Stay Green' campaign moving around the world, the Sasquatch Collection joins the ranks as a 'Green' supporter. The Sasquatch motto could not be any more apt.... ' Eco friendly products for a greener tomorrow'

The Sasquatch products are made of mostly recycled paper and propound its eco friendly stand with its nature oriented designs. The Sasquatch website complements the products with its interactive educational site, green team tips and games.

* Products from The Sasquatch Collection can be found in these stores and online. (use discount code BTS2009)


The Kendall Kollection has been inspired by a brave little girl-Kendall Sierens-who is fighting leukemia. Her cousin, Carolina Pad's signature designer- Jacqueline Savage McFee- developed this collection in Kendall's honor. A portion of the sales made from this collection is donated to the Leukemia and Lymphoma society.
(Kendall is now in remission but there are young children like her who are still fighting the illness. You can read more about this beautiful little girl from Jacqueline's website.)

* Products from The Kendall Kollection can be found in these stores and online. (use discount code BTS2009)


Win it:

One reader will get to win one of the 2 collections (The Sasquatch Collection or The Kendall Kollection)- a 35$ value on each.


Here's how you can win it:

1. Mandatory entry (without this, all other entries will be disqualified)-

Leave a comment telling me which collection you would choose if you win- the Sasquatch Collection or the Kendall Kollection

Additional BTSC entries:

- 2. Sign up for the Carolina Pad Consumer Insights Panel

- 3. Follow Carolina Pad on Twitter

- 4. Join Carolina Pad's group on Facebook

- 5. Subscribe to my blog (remember you need to activate the subscription if you subscribe via email) or Follow my blog & leave a comment stating that you subscribe or follow.

- 6. Blog about this giveaway (leave a comment with a link to your blog post)

- 7. Add the link to this giveaway on a Mr Linky on a blog giveaway site, forum, carnival. (leave a comment with the link)

-8. Snag my Blog button (the cute little bunny on the right!) and leave a comment with the link

- 9. Snag the Back to School Carnival button (the cute little bunny on the left!) and leave a comment with the link


This giveaway is open to US residents, 18 years and above.

1 winner will be chosen with the random.org generator on August 29 2009 at 10 pm Central time, so enter before that. The winner's name will be posted thereafter. Please note if the winner does not get back to me 48 hours after his/her name has been posted, I will pick a new winner.

Labels: Back to School Carnival, BTSC Giveaways, Carolina Pad, Reviews / Giveaways

posted by Marina@EBMR @ 6:28 AM 352 Comments