The Organized Parent Review & Giveaway

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Galison - Galison Publishing was founded in 1979 to work with museums to make
their imagery widely available in the form of well-designed and manufactured paper
products. Galison began by publishing books and calendars, and then focused on
boxed notecards, fine art stationery, greeting cards, personalized Christmas cards (for
individuals and businesses), note cards, journals, and other gift products for writers.

Memo Mousepad by Galison - Brighten your work area with bold artwork from famous
artists and perhaps a little of your own. The memo mousepad features the work of well-
known designers and artists, like Paula Smail and Andy Warhol. But they’re more than
a mouse pad; they’re a notepad too. So you can keep notes while at the computer and
perhaps create a masterpiece of your own. The Organized Parent Price = $ 9.95

Review - I am a sucker for lists, notepads, or pretty much anything I can write on.  I make lists and write notes to myself all the time!  The Memo Mousepad by Galison was just what I needed for when I need to write something down while I’m on my computer!  I have song lists spread out around all over my desk.  I can never keep track of which ones I have downloaded and which I haven’t.  With the Memo Mousepad, I can keep all my lists together and know it will stay in the same place since it is also my mousepad!

Paperclip Robot - Founder Rob Mitchell found it was too difficult to share iPhone
toddler apps with his son, because his son constantly pressed the home button and
got into different apps. Rob discovered it was a common problem for iPhone and
iPad parents, and found there was no solution on the market. With that in mind, Rob
went from the seed of an idea to product sales in just 100 days, creating the Paperclip
Robot Brand and their star product BubCaps, the only accessory that works on all
Apple devices to restrict home button access.

BubCap Explorer 6 pk by Paperclip Robot - Help your youngest kids enjoy playing with
your iPhone or iPad with these ingenious covers. Designed to keep little fingers from
pushing the home button, exiting apps and placing phone calls, this six-pack comes
with three different strengths, letting you match your protection with your needs. The
Organized Parent Price = $7.95

Review - The BubCab Explorer was just what I needed for my 3-year-old!  With seven Apple devices in our home, he is always trying to download something!  Just last week, I got an email saying I had $17 worth of app charges.  I couldn’t figure out how since I have to type in my password every time!  I found out that when I type it in, for the next few minutes it says unlocked so after I let him get a free one, he would leave the room and download a few more that weren’t free!  The BubCabs have literally saved me money!  He was super frustrated the first few days, but after awhile, he realized I had figured out his trick and he wasn’t going to be able to get away with it anymore!  Plus, I can monitor which games he is playing and what he is watching!

LobotoMe - LobotoME is evidence that the American dream is still a reality. These
creative, quirky planners, notepads, and organizers are the creations of one designer,
her young family, and a small staff. But they’ll keep you smiling all day and organized
to boot. And LobotoME strives to create products that are eco-friendly–made locally
to minimize shipping and transportation related emissions–and made with recycled
materials and soy-based inks. So while you’re organizing your life so you don’t go
completely insane, you’ll know you’re helping mother earth do the same.

Me Pad by LobotoME - Who needs an iPad when you can have a MEpad. It’s always
connected, battery never runs out, and all you need is a lead or ink “stylus” to use it.
Makes a perfect gift for family members, coworkers, and friends. The Organized Parent
Price = $4.95

Review - The Me Pad is my new favorite notepad!  As much as I love the Memo Mousepad, the Me Pad is just too cute!  I keep it in my computer bag with my laptop and use it wherever I go to do my work.  Several people have commented on how cool it looks!  My girls always take a few pages when they can get their hands on it!  They draw pictures of different apps and write notes to each other.  I also love the size!  It’s bigger than a post it note, but smaller than a full sheet.

A Mom’s Take readers can get an exclusive 15% off during the month of September 2012. To
take advantage of this offer, please use the promotion code OP044 for Smead products,
OP058 for Paperclip Robot, and/or OP046 for LobotoMe products at checkout. This offer is only good through the month of September!

Win It!

One A Mom’s Take readers will win
a MePad, Memo Mousepad, and BubCap

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Disclosure: I received MePad, Memo Mousepad, and BubCap in exchange for my honest review. I was not compensated in any other manner. The opinions expressed above are my own and any claims should be verified on the sponsor’s site.


About Ashleigh

Ashleigh is a mom of five children ages 4-14. She loves to keep active by running, playing volleyball, P90X and chasing her kids around! She also enjoys Bunko, playing and teaching piano, cooking, ping-pong, getting packages, watching Netflix, and trying out new stuff! She loves being a mom and sometimes feels like a 12-year-old kid when she gets to try out new toys and games with her kiddos :)
  • Laurie Emerson

    The MePad would be the most useful.
    lauraemerson17 at yahoo dot com

  • Jessica A

    I love the MePad, it would be very helpful

  • http://www.facebook.com/sarah.yurga Sarah Elston Yurga

    the memo mousepad will be helpful
    sarahyurga@yahoo.com

  • kathy pease

    id love the mepad for writing myself notes

  • http://www.facebook.com/saver.sara Saver Sara

    The memo mousepad looks great!

  • Angela Hartness

    I think the Memo Mousepad would be the most useful in helping me keep notes.

  • Jennifer

    Memo Mousepad by Galison looks the most useful to me.

  • Shelley P

    The Me Pad would be very helpful! Great for when you are out and about and need to take notes : )

  • vicky boackle

    the memo mousepad would be helpful.

  • sibabe64

    MePad
    sibabe64 at ptd dot net

  • polly keintz

    i would love the mepad

  • http://www.facebook.com/carmen.vandeursen Carmen Van Deursen

    I like the MePad for my desk.

  • http://www.facebook.com/cassandra.eastman Cassandra Eastman

    I think the MePad would be great for my husband, he’s self employed to has to stay very organized!

  • Liz B.

    Mepad

  • http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1158514076 Kristina Best

    memo mouse pad

  • http://www.facebook.com/people/Ann-Fantom/100000524989747 Ann Fantom

    I think the Memo Mousepad would be very useful to me

    abfantom at yahoo dot com

  • Heather!

    I love the MePad!
    Thanks!
    h4schaffer at gmail dot com

  • http://twitter.com/JenniferYoung12 Jennifer Young

    Memo Mousepad!

  • Wendy g

    mepad ty

  • susan chew

    I think the Memo Mousepad would be the most useful because I work a lot at my computer.

  • Sue Hull

    The Mouse Pad. Thanks for the cool giveaway! :)

  • http://www.facebook.com/loftush Heather Loftus

    mepad!!

  • Bethany C.

    I think I’d like the mepad too.

  • Ruth V.

    MePad for sure.

  • @OnlyLaila

    I like the page flags, such a cute idea!

  • http://twitter.com/cmh512 cmh512

    The MePad!
    Thanks, Cindi

  • gahome2mom

    MePad. Thanks gahome2mom/gmail/com