December 4, 2009
THIS CONTEST IS NOW CLOSED
I'm pretty much a nut when it comes to organizing. I'm a Virgo and I guess that could explain some of it. I'm obsessed with notebooks, folders and whatever else I can buy to either make lists, store my lists or keep track of other important things (like lists!). Some of my favorite purchases have been products from Carolina Pad. I have dozens of notebooks and file folders from them. They are so pretty and it just makes it more fun to organize!Carolina Pad has a huge selection of products for home offices, teachers, students and everyone else. The designs range from cute and girly to soft and simple and even some that a boy or man would happily use. I have items from all the collections but, my favorite collection is the Simply Chic. The patterns are so sleek and I love the polka dot laptop sleeve.
This holiday season, Carolina Pad has tons of gift packages to choose from. Carolina Pad sent me a sample of some of the items in these gift packs and they are so amazing. I love the sticky notepads. With the cute design all the way around the edges I found the perfect use for them as adorable address labels. 
The Prints Charming 7 pocket hanging file folder is wonderful. It expands nicely so that I can fit all of my papers in it, comes with tabs I can label and I absolutely love that it has the elastic closure so that I can take it with me. 
The wire bound Executive Notebooks from Carolina Pad are fantastic. They are larger than regular notebooks, have beautiful patterns on the outside and even the inner pages have decorations on them. The paper inside is definitely a higher quality than other notebooks I've purchased. What's more, the pages are perforated so they are super easy to tear out. I doubt I'll use any other notebooks from now on.
The holiday gift packs now available at Carolina Pad are really a wonderful gift idea for so many people on your list. Whether it's a student, teacher, babysitter, coach or anyone else who loves their paper products (or loves organizing like I do!) you'll be happy with the selection and the prices on everything at Carolina Pad. 
Buy it!Head over to Carolina Pad, check out their gift packs and sales and then use code Blog_Holiday at checkout to get 20% off your order! Orders over $40 also qualify for free shipping!Win it!One reader will win one of the Executive Series Notebook 3-pack (Scrolling
Along, Prints Charming or Cotton Candy collections) valued at $20 retail!US onlyBe sure and fill out the form again if you complete any of the entries later on.To Enter: Visit Carolina Pad and fill out entry form belowExtra Entries: -Sign up to Follow the Lolidots Blog (publicly in the google friend connect)-Become a fan of Carolina Pad on Facebook-Follow Carolina Pad on Twitter-Follow Lolidots on Twitter-TweetWin a gift pack from @carolinapad and @lolidots http://lolidots.com/giveawaysYou can tweet once a day. Fill out the form with the link each time you do.10 entries- Make a purchase from Carolina Pad during this giveaway
Posted by Robin Haws. Posted In : Office
December 4, 2009
THIS CONTEST IS NOW CLOSED
I love music and I've definitely passed this love on to my kids. Honestly, I used to dread listening to children's music. It was all the same and so very boring. Recently I've been lucky enough to discover some amazing music for kids by artists who understand that it doesn't have to be the same old boring songs to make kids love to listen. Go Waggaloo is a new CD by Sarah Lee Guthrie and family. I love this cd! The folk music feel of the songs is comforting and enjoyable. The lyrics are fantastic, thoughtful and so much fun. My kids adore the Go Waggaloo cd and I have no problem at all listening to it over and over again.One of the really exciting things about this cd is that it includes three songs featuring lyrics by Woody Guthrie never
before put to music. Every one of the 13 songs on this disc are so very enjoyable. This is one of the first cd's that I reach for when we get in the car and the kids beg me to play it in their room while they play.
I highly recommend the Go Waggaloo album for you and your kids or for an awesome gift for other kids this holiday season! What a great stocking stuffer!
Buy it!
You can get the Go Waggaloo cd from Smithsonian Folkways Recordings and Amazon.
Win it!
One lucky reader will win their own copy of Go Waggaloo!
US only
To Enter: Check out Smithsonian Folkways Recordings and preview some of the tracks then fill out the entry form below.
Extra Entries:
-Follow the Lolidots Blog (publicly in the google friend connect)
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-Download the free track on the Go Waggaloo page and tell me what you think
Posted by Robin Haws. Posted In : Music
December 3, 2009
THIS CONTEST IS NOW CLOSED
It's no secret that I'm a huge fan of Crabtree Handbags. I'm something of a purse junkie and Crabtree has what I need to get my fix. The purses at Crabtree are really quite extraordinary and now that I have two of them I am absolutely hooked. Crabtree Handbags is one of those amazing companies that is still family owned and operated. For over 15 years, this admirable business has been producing high quality and affordable handbags for women. With their recent addition of offices in America, they are setting the handbag industry on fire with their widespreading popularity. I'm such a huge fan of these bags and this company. In talking with the President of US sales, Roy Garcia, I was struck by how much this company cares about their consumers and women worldwide. This is a company that knows how much women want high fashion but, also knows how important it is to not charge too much for products. They are a family business and truly care about the quality of the product they make. It's so heartwarming to know that there are businesses like this out there and my hope is that this type of business is the next wave of commerce in our economy. The promise of real leather is no joke. When I opened the box from Crabtree I was hit with that awesome smell and every time I grab my Medium Bucket Purse I can smell the leathery goodness. That has become my go-to bag. It's big enough to carry absolutely everything I could possibly need and keep me from needing a diaper bag but, it's not overwhelming on my tiny frame and it's certainly stylish. 
The other bag that I have is the Hobo Crabtree Classic in gray. I love this bag. The patent shine makes it a little dressier of a purse but, it totally works for a quick trip to the store. I love the metal rings at the base of the straps and the inside is actually quite roomy. The hobo-type cinch at the top keeps it from opening too wide and there's a nice, strong magnetic closure as well. The Hobo Classic has a zippered pocket on the inside and an incredibly convenient attached key holder. I love the gray color that my purse came in. The other colors offered are amazing as well. This would truly be one of the best bags in your collection. I highly recommend it.
Crabtree is gearing up for even more fun this winter. On December 5th, they will launch their new Fall/Winter line of handbags. I've seen the sneak previews on their Facebook page and needed to push my jaw back up. I'm seriously itching to get one of these new bags. They are absolutely gorgeous. 
Crabtree takes Las Vegas by storm on December 5th with their stylish and exclusive launch party. They will be premiering their new line and keeping fans up to date throughout the event with Twitter, Facebook and You Tube. This new line marks Crabtree's major entrance into the American handbag market and I am confident in the unbelievable continued success of this company. Their bags are not only amazing to look at but, the quality is unsurpassed and the prices make them so accessible to so many. Forget about paying more for a bag than your car is worth! Crabtree Handbags is the only source you need for high fashion handbags and purses. 
Buy it!Head over to Crabtree Handbags and see what they have to offer. You'll be amazed at all the amazing leather bags they have for under $100.Win it!Crabtree Handbags is generously giving one of my readers their choice of handbag (in stock only)!US onlyTo Enter: Head over to Crabtree Handbags and tell me your top two choices if you win.Extra Entries:2 entries- Sign up to Follow the Lolidots Blog publicly in the google friend connect box-Become a fan of Crabtree on Facebook-Follow Crabtree on Twitter-Put the Lolidots.com button on your site (on our sidebar)-Follow Lolidots on Twitter-Tweet the followingWin a handbag of your choice from @CrabtreeHandbag and @lolidots http://lolidots.com/giveaways5 entries- Blog about this and link back here10 entries- Make a purchase from Crabtree during this giveawayIf you re-tweet any of the tweets that Crabtree sends out on Saturday December 5th regarding their Vegas event then you will get one extra entry for each tweet. Add @lolidots to your retweet so that I can see you did it and give you the entries.
Posted by Robin Haws. Posted In : Purses and Handbags
December 3, 2009
THIS CONTEST IS NOW CLOSED
My husband and I don't get out much. When we do, it's generally nothing fancy. So, when his Christmas party for work comes up, every year it's the same scramble for me to find something stylish, dressy and modest to wear. It's not an easy task. The stores are filled with "holiday clothing" but, for this event I really prefer to not be covered in sequins or have a three inch long skirt. This year I am really looking forward to the party because I have a new outfit from one of my new favorite places to shop for women's clothes! DownEast Basics is an absolutely wonderful place to find everything from a basic tee to a dress you'll be anxious to wear for your holiday parties. The prices are as modest as the clothing. I love everything about this place. The clothes are all incredibly chic and promise to become the classic pieces in your wardrobe that you'll wear for years to come. I love that everything is stylish without being too trendy. It's frustrating to make a clothing purchase only to find that it's gone out of style the next season. These pieces are classy and classic. 
DownEast Basics sent me their Black Tie Skirt and their One of a Kind Top. Oh, how I love both of these items. The top is dressy enough to pair with a skirt or dress pants but, also looks amazing with a nice pair of jeans. I love having tops like that in my closet because I'm a jeans wearing kind of girl. The fabric is soft and flowing and so very comfortable. The v-neckline and smocking detail make it very flattering on any body. Mine is the Snow color and I love it's creaminess. 
The Black Tie Skirt is lovely. My favorite thing about it is the low-rise. I'm a huge fan of anything low-rise because it's more comfortable for me and this skirt, while dressy and elegant, is certainly comfortable. The velvet red trim gives it just the right finishing touch to kick it up a notch and make it, in my eyes, "holiday dressy". I'm so excited that after two years of wearing pants, this year I have a skirt I like enough to wear to the Christmas party. 
There are so many other items at DownEast Basics that I adore. Really, I adore it all. The dresses are gorgeous and very reasonably priced. There are cute casual dresses and "knock 'em dead" dresses to choose from. 
DownEast Basics also has items for the little girls. I absolutely want every one of these pieces for my daughter. The dresses, skirts and tops for the little girls are way too precious. 
Once you've gotten your perfect outfit, don't forget that DownEast Basics also carries Outerwear and amazing Accessories. The Classic Cord Coat looks like the perfect coat for any outfit and all the jewelry, totes and other accessories are so fantastic. There are so many accessories that I'd love to add to my collection. 
DownEast Basics is definitely a place I recommend for women's clothing. Not only do I love their stylish clothing but, I love their affordable prices. The clothing fits perfectly and is really well made. I guarantee that every woman would be able to find something at DownEast Basics that would become a favorite item in her closet.Buy it!Head over to DownEast Basics and use coupon code FABTEN to get $10 off your purchase of $40 or more!Win it!DownEast Basics' new holiday line has recently been revealed on their website and everything (including the two items they sent me) is breathtaking. Head over to check it all out and while you are there, think about what you'd really love to have because...One reader will win any item from DownEast Basics' holiday line!US/Canada onlyTo Enter: Visit DownEast Basics and pick your top two faves then fill out entry form belowExtra Entries:2 entries-Sign up to Follow the Lolidots Blog publicly in the google friend connect-Become a fan of DownEast Basics on Facebook2 entries- Request a catalog from DownEast Basics (right hand side of their home page)-Follow Lolidots on Twitter-TweetWin clothing from DownEast Basics! @lolidots http://lolidots.com/giveaways5 entries- Blog about this and link back here10 entries- Make a purchase from DownEast Basics during this giveaway
Posted by Robin Haws. Posted In : Clothing
