Get Back To School All Boxed Up GIVEAWAY CLOSED

by Christy on August 20, 2008 · 147 comments

in Coupons & Codes,Giveaways,Launch Party,Reviews

 

 

If your child is headed to school this year, I’m sure you are familiar with the shopping lists some schools / teachers provide at certain stores or that your child gets on the first day of school (some even as late as Open House evening, after school has been in session and those supplies already needed).  There’s even a chance you have dealt with the frustration of some of the supplies being sold out if it is an item in particularly high demand. 

 

There’s an alternative to this frustration, to the searching for the specific, sometimes hard to find items the teacher or school insists the student needs, to dealing with items being sold out, to standing in long checkout lines during the back to school rush. 

 

Enter EZ School Supplies, a Denver, Colorado based company, specializing in simplifying school supply shopping and supporting your local schools.  There are two methods of shopping for school supplies using EZ School Supplies.  The first is to treat it like any online store, visit, choose your items, check out, and your items are on their way.  The second method is really what makes EZ School Supplies… well, easy.

 

First, your child’s school will need to be registered at EZ School Supplies.  Second, teachers are able to submit their supplies list.  Third, parents are able to log-in, locate their school / class and purchase the kit. The kit, known as the EZ Pack, comes in an 18“x12“x5” cardboard box created to be re-purposed as storage for your child’s schoolwork & artwork.

 

BTW, once your child’s school is registered, they will receive 10% of all purchases made through their lists as a check or in school supplies.  Great fundraiser!

 

EZ School Supplies sent over a sample EZ Pack, and on top of loving the concept, I love that they used high quality products.  The sample pack included: 

 

50 Sheets of 12”x18” construction paper

1 inch 3-ring binder

8 tabbed dividers for 3-ring binder

70 Sheet one-subject spiral notebook

50 Sheet pad of 8 1/2 x 11 graph paper

Plastic heavy-duty 2 pocket folder punched for 3-ring binder

2-pocket folder with prongs

2-pocket plastic folder with prongs (lighter weight than heavy duty plastic folder)

12” Plastic ruler

Crayola markers, 10-pack, fine line, classic colors

Blank CD-Rom disk

Fiskars safety edge scissors, includes blade cap with eraser

100 Lined index cards

Black ink pen

Hi-Liter

Dry-erase marker

Sanford magic Rub eraser

Plastic pencil box

6 extra name labels

School Memories box

 

I want to tell you a little about the box, because I just love the idea.  We throw away a lot of packaging and this will be one less thing that has to be tossed.  You are going to need something to put school memories in and let’s face it, it is hard to find something that will accommodate the larger pieces and still function in your space.  These boxes are very sturdy and stack nicely and easily fit in most spaces.  Now, all that all the need-to-know stuff is out of the way, these boxes are geared to look and be fun!  They come in colors (green and white, orange and white, etc), they have places to write in the student’s name, grade, teacher, school info for easy reference, plus they also have places to write in the student’s favorites (food, teacher, subject, song, etc) as well as likes and dislikes.  The box is also designed so that the student can color directly on it to make it more colorful & personal.  It even has a handle!  OK, tat’s a heck of a lot of talk about a cardboard box for crying out loud, but it just screams organization and creativity!

 

 

EZ School Supplies is offering 10% off your total purchase using code EZMB045.

 

Now… the part that you have been waiting for…  I bet you would like to get your hands on one of these sample EZ Packs, wouldn’t you?  I’m not going to let you down, because they sent over an extra Pack for me to give to one of you! 

 

For your first entry, go check out the EZ School Supplies website, browse around, then come back and tell us how this system would make your life simpler.  

 

For your second entry, as with all of the Launch Party giveaways, sub to my RSS Feed and let me know.

 

For your THIRD entry (Yep! You are getting an additional shot at this one!): Check to see if your student’s school is registered (top right of main page of site) and if not, print a EZ School promotional kit (see bottom right of front page of site) to take to your child’s school to let them know about this program.  Come back here and comment.  (NOTE: No personal info on your child’s school is required, just a simple yes/no if it is registered and if you printed the promo info).

 

Open to US shipping addresses only (this is a heavy package, folks).

 

Deadline to enter: 11:59 PM EST August 25, 2008

 

For more giveaways, check out the left sidebar as we have lots going on during the Launch Party!! 

 

 

Click HERE to get bonus entries!!

 

 

 

 

 



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{ 146 comments… read them below or add one }

Shilo Beedy August 23, 2008 at 12:57 am

It would make it easier so I don’t have to go to Walmart and face the crowded isles. Theres always people standing around talking in the middle of the walk way. Would be great to find all the things I need in one place. Also I would save on gas and a headache.

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Darlene M August 23, 2008 at 2:32 am

This would make my life a whole lot easier because I hate shopping and when I do go I can only walk and stand for short periods of time. This would be the best give ever!

Marilyn Wons August 23, 2008 at 2:52 am

It is all inclusive, this would keep me from running from store to store for items – thank you for this contest!

toasters August 23, 2008 at 6:05 am

Not having to shop for all this stuff in a crowded store would definitely make my life easier.

Margaret Smith August 23, 2008 at 7:11 am

This would make my life easier, not having to run to this store and that store to see which items I can get and what is the best price. It’s great having everything that you really need in one package. What a convience. Thank you so much for this giveaway.

Adrienne Gordon August 23, 2008 at 7:13 am

Would save me a long drawn out trip to wal mart

Kirsten August 23, 2008 at 7:44 am

Are you kidding me? Have you gone shopping with my daughter? One less store with her and I am one happy camper. She HATES shopping and all those around her must suffer. LOL

Kathy Scott August 23, 2008 at 7:53 am

We live in a town of 5000 with no Target or Walmart. The teachers always add additional school supplies which means an hour drive. This would be a great time and money savings.

Kathy Scott August 23, 2008 at 7:53 am

I just subscribed. Thanks for all the great contests.

Sharon Jones August 23, 2008 at 9:37 am

I have been so busy…it is really tough to find the time to shop…this would be perfect to help with all the school needs.
THANKS

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Sharon Jones August 23, 2008 at 9:38 am

am a subscriber. THANKS AGAIN

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Denyse August 23, 2008 at 9:39 am

I’d get everything all at once! How cool!

rebecca snodgrass August 23, 2008 at 10:04 am

what a time saver, and my daughter would love this.

Steph August 23, 2008 at 10:38 am

It would make my life easier because the EZ Pack has everything you need. You dont have to go to 5 different stores to get all the school supplies you need. Very clever idea.

Denise B. August 23, 2008 at 11:12 am

It would make life easier, because it has everything I need to get started with homeschooling and keeping the portfolio of schoolwork all in order.

Kristyn August 23, 2008 at 11:25 am

I am a teacher and this would be awesome!

Staci A August 23, 2008 at 11:55 am

Having every think in one place would make my life so much easier. Plus, I can never remember to get everything we need. This would provide us with just about everything so we could actually be organized! Thanks for the giveaway!

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Julie August 23, 2008 at 12:15 pm

My kids could all pick out what they want without driving all over town!

amy August 23, 2008 at 12:26 pm

with 4 kids this would soooooooooooooooooo help out alot!!!! my school isn’t listed but i printed theform and im taking it to them

Meg August 23, 2008 at 3:55 pm

No long walmart lines with the kids! This site is pure convenience.

Meg August 23, 2008 at 3:55 pm

Im also a subscriber!

Carolyn Nedrow August 23, 2008 at 4:11 pm

It would be a real time-savor!!!
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charline s August 23, 2008 at 5:04 pm

We go through so many supplies from doing homework to all the art stuff. This would be wonderful.

Staci A August 23, 2008 at 7:27 pm

I’m a subscriber!

Cathy August 23, 2008 at 7:36 pm

It would make my life simpler not to have to make midnight runs to the store for something a child forgets to tell me he needs until bedtime.

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Cathy August 23, 2008 at 7:37 pm

I subscribed to your feed.

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Julie August 23, 2008 at 7:50 pm

It would be nice to have most, if not all of the supplies in one place. Back to school shopping gets crazy around here.

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Julie August 23, 2008 at 7:51 pm

I subscribe.

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Beverley Justice August 23, 2008 at 8:25 pm

WOW! Everything you need in one package. Cool!

Megan August 23, 2008 at 9:53 pm

I’m a subscriber!

Erica August 23, 2008 at 10:44 pm

I have 4 daughters. Enough said!!

Brooke Allen August 23, 2008 at 11:34 pm

This is a cool idea. I homeschool so I make my own supply lists, but this site is helpful because everything is together and you can order it all at one place. I like the memory box idea too!

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Karen Gonyea August 23, 2008 at 11:46 pm

All the school supplies in one place !!

Kathleen August 24, 2008 at 12:26 am

Ok, seriously, how COULDN’T this help someone? The only thing that would make it even better would be if you could choose a greener package for a little bit more.

My daughter’s school isn’t listed, but I have printed out the enrollment page and the FAQ to give to her teacher!

I have also sub’d to your RSS :)

Jessica August 24, 2008 at 2:39 am

One stop shopping for school supplies would be so helpful to all the parents I know.

Darcy August 24, 2008 at 4:57 am

This would be great for us as we are a very busy family. Shopping for school supplies this way would be so convenient! Thank you for the giveaway!

Elizabeth M. August 24, 2008 at 6:53 am

The best part is the convenience of one-stop shopping! With gas prices….it’d be great to do it this way.

Elizabeth M. August 24, 2008 at 6:53 am

I’m subscribed too.

Elizabeth M. August 24, 2008 at 6:55 am

None of the schools in my district are listed but I’m bringing the printout to the office tomorrow.

Darcy August 24, 2008 at 7:04 am

I subscribe to your RSS feed. Thank you.

julie August 24, 2008 at 8:00 am

I love the teacher list…as a teacher it is so cool
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Paula Harmon August 24, 2008 at 11:18 am

This would make my life more simple because I have 3 out of 4 kids going to school and this kit would pretty much take one of them off my shopping list! Great prize, something we sure can use.

Erma Hurtt August 24, 2008 at 12:30 pm

I l ove being able to get it all in one trip..no leaving the house. I am a homebodie.

Linda Lansford August 24, 2008 at 12:57 pm

This would simplify shopping

Terry C August 24, 2008 at 1:15 pm

One stop shopping is great! I can avoid the maddening back to school shopper crowd! Thanks for the giveaway!

amandasue August 24, 2008 at 1:27 pm

This would make my life easier because I wouldn’t have to go out into the stores and deal with crowds and trying to keep my kids behaved, ordering online I could do it while the kids are asleep.

Vicki Wurgler August 24, 2008 at 3:00 pm

this would make it so much easier shopping for school supplies for three boys

Stacie Ruyle August 24, 2008 at 3:47 pm

My son is starting kindergarten this year and this would make my life simpler by knowing that he is using all of the tools that he needs to learn and grow… and not just the items that are on his teacher’s list.

Cassie M August 24, 2008 at 6:16 pm

This system would be very appreciated in our house! I have two children returning to school this year who both seem to need many new supplies. It would help us out alot to recieve this in the mail and not have to worry that we forgot anything! Thank you so much for your generous offer. We are really hoping to win this one, please consider us! Thanks and God Bless!

bwaybabe912@yahoo.com

Tammy August 24, 2008 at 6:20 pm

I think it is great to find the supplies you need here when they are no longer on the store shelves, often we find half way through the year the teacher wants something that the stores no longer stock because it is now February!

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