I first became a fan of Carolina Pad when my sister bought me a notebook from their Hot Chocolate collection. I was what you would call a non-traditional college student. The year I enrolled she put together a backpack with everything I would need to begin my school year. It was my first time to experience “cool” back to school supplies. I have to say though, every year when school would begin, it wasn’t the school clothes shopping I looked forward to. I have always been a bit of a fanatic when it comes to anything school or office supply related. Just ask my husband who knows if he needs a good apology, he better come bearing a pen, notebook or something close to it. (hey,it could be diamonds I asked for) Needless to say, when I saw Carolina Pad was looking for reviewers I couldn’t be more excited! I love when I can bring something to my readers that I know they will love as much as I do.
Though many of you have probably seen or heard of Carolina Pad by now, here are a few interesting facts you may not know. The company story began in 1945 in Charlotte, North Carolina. Joe Hall Jr., who we can thank for Carolina Pad, was known to sometimes sell supplies out of the back of his truck. I am sure he had no idea how far the company would come since then. Carolina Pad is currently the leader in fashionable school, office and organizational supplies. They not only carry notebooks and binders, but pens, journals, sticky notes and flags as well as student organizers. That only names a few of the amazing products you can pick up to send your kids back to school in style! Don’t believe me, just ask the cast of the new 90210 or Gossip Girl. Don’t forget, these products can also help to keep us as moms organized all throughout the school year too.
The products I was sent to review were everything I would have expected from the company I have grown to love. I received products from several of their collections, including Simply Chic, Chit-Chat, Eye Candy and Hot Chocolate. The quality of their products are far superior to what I am use to finding in school supplies. The products are so functional and easy to use, with durability being one of their key points. Anyone with a child knows the importance of that:) They pay attention to the small details that are missed by many companies. That makes them stand out above the rest.
Carolina Pad, knowing that it’s about that time of year to buy school supplies again is offering one of my readers their choice of either the Sasquatch or Kendall Kollection. So this year you can send your kids back to school with flair!
The Sasquatch Collection is a great collection for anyone, boy or girl. It is also made completely from recycled materials so it focuses on being green friendly. What a great way to teach our kids about going green. The Sasquatch Collection is good for the environment and fashionable at the same time. To learn more about this collection visit Carolina Pad’s Sasquatch Web site here.
This next Kollection (no I didn’t spell it wrong) is not only beautiful, but has a touching story to go with it. It is called the Kendall Kollection and it was inspired by a special little girl. One of the signature designers of Carolina Pad found out that her 2-year old cousin was diagnosed with leukemia. This was when the inspiration of the Kendall Kollection was born. This Kollection helps to raise funds and awareness for The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. Whether you have children or not, you can imagine what a parent must go through when their child is diagnosed with leukemia. Purchasing this Kollection is one of many ways to help fund research to find a cure. Kendall is now almost 6 and is currently in remission. Thank you Carolina Pad for donating to such a worthy cause.
Now, I know you are all wanting to know where to find these awesome products. Well, I am here to tell you. They are available at most mass retailers, including just to name a few, Wal-Mart, Target, Walgreens, Staples, Office Max and Office Depot. For more locations, you can look here. Carolina Pad can also be purchased online with free shipping on orders of over $30. But wait, there’s more…(I sound like an infomercial). August 1st-August 22nd you can also get a 15% discount by using code BTS2009. What more do you need to go and buy some great school supplies? Don’t forget while you are there, pick up a few things for yourself too. If you are anything like me, then you need things to help organize your life! 
It’s time now to talk about winning one of the two collections mentioned above. Here are the multiple ways to enter so you increase your chances at a great giveaway.
Do one or all of the following for extra entries:
1. Tell me which of the collections you would choose and why? (1 entry)
2. Become a Fan of Carolina Pad on Facebook (1 entry)
3. Visit their website and sign up for the Consumer Insights Panel (2 entries)
4. Follow Carolina Pad on Twitter and let me know you did. Leave your twitter id please (1 entry)
5. Follow my blog or let me know you already do (1 entry)
6. Follow me on twitter or let me know you already do (1 entry)
7. Enter any other current giveaway on my site (1 entry)
8. Post this giveaway on your blog, facebook, myspace..etc (3 entries)
9. Tweet this giveaway, just copy below *can be done daily* (1 entry per day)
Enter to win @carolinapad giveaway find details here http://bit.ly/70zNF
Alright, that is a lot of chances to win. So what are you waiting on:) Please make sure to leave a new comment for EACH entry. Good Luck to everybody and thanks for stopping by to support this giveaway!
*Contest will end on Sunday Aug. 16th at Midnight. The winner will be announced on Monday August 17th. I will contact the winner by email. They will have 48 hours to contact me with their information. If I have not heard from them, a new winner will be chosen.
I like the Sasquatch Collection because it's good for the environment and so adorable! Thanks for commenting on my blog last night, but I think you may have missed missed the first post because I've given you an award!
I wanted to be sure you saw it because you and and your blog are awesome!!! 
I would choose the Kendall Collection because it supports a worthwhile cause and because it is so colorful and uplifting.
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My daughter loves the Pattern Play and Hot Chocolate, but I have to say I love the Sasquatch collection of course.
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i like the whimisical flower collection. thanks
I would choose the Sasquatch.. although the Kendall Kollection is beaustiful.. My boys will like the designs and ny oldest can appreciate its .."green"..Hugs..Natalee
I like the Eye Candy collection. I love the way the colors p-o-p !
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Love this whole group!!! I love then all
I like the pretty flower design on the Kendall but love the earthiness of the Sasquash collection too. I'm useless at making decisions like this, lol. If I win, just surprise me
I like the Sasquatch Collection the best because this is something my wife would love. She is a sucker for school supplies. Love the contests, I just want to finally win something.
I, too, would choose the Kendall collection! What a fun way to kick of the gloom and doom that is back to school season!
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I would choose the Sasquatch collection as it's eco-friendly! But any of the notebooks would be great to have, so cute!
Thanks for the chance to win
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I like Eye Candy collection. Love the colors and polk a dots.
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I would choose the Sasquatch collection because it is 100% recycled, and it's lovely!
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I would choose the Sasquatch Collection, I love that its made from recycled materials and its cute going green can still be fashionable!
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I love all of Carolina Pad's collections but I like the Chit Chat collections because it reminds me of my chatty-social-butterflies tween daughters.
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I would choose the Kendall collection becuase it is so fun to look at.
I would definitely go for the Sasquatch one! That's my hubby's "tag" on some sites he is part of. Too funny!!
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I love the Kendall Kollection. I love that they raise money for Leukemia and Lymphoma!
Thanks so much for the chance to win!
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I love the Eye Candy collection. It's so bright and cheerful!
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I really love the kendall kollection and the simply chic is cute too!why b/c I really love the print designs they used!
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I would choose the Sasquatch collection because it's very eco-friendly.
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heheh me again! Joined … RT'ed you and following! I liked the Simply Chic … very moi! Yea!
I love love love Simply Chic because it is simple and timeless. And I'm a big fan of anything black and white with a splash of another color.
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I would choose the Kendall collection
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LOVE the Kendall Kollection, so bright and cheerful!
I would say the Kendall Kollection b/c it's so bright and pretty.mavans@scottsboro.org
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I would choose Sasquatch. It would look pretty silly for me to carry around the other one!
I'd choose the Kendall Kollection – it's cute and a great cause! Thanks for the chance to win!
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I would have to choose the Sasquatch collection since it seems to be gorgeous and enviro friendly!
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I would go with the Sasquatch collection because it seems more adult than the others, but is still girly enough that my husband won't steal it.
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I like the sasquatch collection, because it is environmentally friendly and esthetically pleasing!
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The sasquatch is nice, I am a new
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I love the colors in the Eye Candy collection!
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I like the Sasquatch. It just seems more versatile.
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I love both collections from Carolina Pad! But, I think I would love to win the Kendall Kollection since it was invited for a very special person.
I love your blog and the new "face lift" you have given it!
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I love the Kendall Kollection! It is cute and supports a great cause! Would love to win this!
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I subscribe via email to your blog! Great products and blog!
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I love the Kendall Kollection- and the story behind it. Thanks for sharing!
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i like the color sof the Kendall collection
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I'd choose the Kendall Kollection because the design is beautiful.
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I would choose Kendall because it's a lot more girly
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I love CarolinaPad! I great up in NC and remember them from school!
I love the Kendell Kollection for the simple fact that it gives back to the community. I am happy to hear that Kendell is in remission still!
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I like the Kendall Collection-my daughter loves the colors
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Love the Kendall Kollection. I lost my dad to AML 2 years ago and I continue to try to be a part of things that support the Leukemia Society.
Plus, the stuff is just CUTE!
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