Wednesday, March 11, 2009

MOManizer: Great Solution for any mom! {Review and Giveaway} **CLOSED**

Congratulations to the winner, MaddyRu! Thanks to everyone for entering and check back soon for more great giveaways and articles!

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Okay, it's no secret that I love my BlackBerry! But, sometimes it's so nice to see all the lists, things you need, calendar, etc. on paper, all together, all at once. This is where the MOManizer by Cindy at Polka Dot Monkey comes in handy. What is a MOManizer you ask? It's a full-size, stylish binder organizer designed specifically for moms, by a mom. On the front and back inside cover there is a space for sticky notes; a pocket for coupons, cards, etc.; an at-a-glance monthly calendar; and a clip for other important items. Clipped in the rings are full page versions of a to-do list (sectioned into e-mails, calls, errands, projects, misc., and at-a-glance weekly meals), weekly schedule, weekly meal plan, and grocery list (sectioned by category for easy shopping!). All pages are printed on cardstock and, since they are in a binder, can easily be removed (and put back too...a feature not common with many organizers!). All the things mom needs to schedule each week can be taken care of with this beautiful organizer!



I had an opportunity to try out the MOManizer and LOVE it! First of all, as I said above, it's beautiful! It has a padded fabric cover on the outside, and a nice coordinating lining on the inside. It can be made in a variety of fabrics and all are very pretty (the giveaway winner will win the one pictured!). The next feature I love is that it is a full-size binder that fits standard paper size (8.5 x 11). This makes it so the organizer can easily be added to, if you think of something else you'd like to have in there (not sure what that would be!), and pages can be removed. This is especially great for the grocery list, which you will definitely need to remove and take to the store. Finally, the lists that are included are very relevant for moms, are organized nicely into categories, and are separated by easy to read dividers. And...Polka Dot Monkey offers refills of all of the lists! I don't know about you, but I can't stand to use something that doesn't have refills! Another note on the lists...I particularly love that the weekly schedule is not dated (you write in the date at the top) and is organized into morning, afternoon, and evening rather than specific times. I know on dated weekly calendars there I times waste a whole page because I haven't gotten around to even making a calendar for the week! And on hour by hour calendars there are inevitably chunks of time that are rarely or never scheduled events. Thus, the morning, afternoon, evening format works great for me! I can write in my own times and there is no wasted space or paper. I have thoroughly enjoyed using the MOManizer and hope you'll check it out for yourself! See details below for how YOU can WIN the MOManizer pictured! Thanks to Cindy for offering such a great product!

To enter this giveaway follow the rules below (US ONLY):
1. For your initial, required entry visit Polka Dot Monkey and check out the other great items they have to offer (other than MOManizer). Then come back here and leave me a comment telling me your favorite product they offer and why, or how you will use the MOManizer if you win.
To earn extra entries you may do one or more of the following and leave me additional comments here telling me which you have done:
2. Follow me on Twitter and leave a tweet about this contest. Leave me a link to your tweet as well as your Twitter name.
3. Blog about this contest to earn TWO extra entries and leave me a comment with the link to your post. **Be sure to leave TWO separate comments if you do this**
4. Follow my blog through Blogger.

5. Subscribe to my blog via e-mail.
6. Grab my button and place it on your site (w/ link to site in comment) for THREE extra entries. **Be sure to leave me THREE separate comments indicating that you have my button so that they will all be counted**

7. Enter another one of my giveaways. Leave me a comment(s) telling me which one(s).


**Be sure to leave me your e-mail address, if there is not a visible one in your profile, so that I can contact you if you win. Winners also submitted via PRIZEYWinners if you would prefer not to leave an e-mail address. This contest will end at 11:59 PM CST on Saturday March 21. The winner will be randomly chosen via Random.org and notified on or around Sunday, March 22.**

89 comments:

  1. She has a very cute shop! The organizer is my favorite item! http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=22174251 I would use it to keep track of church, work, and home stuff so that I could keep it all organized in one spot!

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  2. Just adorable!! I'm such the paper girl still....i have notebooks and lists everywhere...i love "digital" but i'm still all about the paper and organizers!! love this giveaway

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  3. I already follow you on twitter!

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  4. I'm a follower on your blog too.... ♥

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  5. Oops forgot to finish my "comment" above... I love the organizer...top pick for sure...but the diaper to go thing is VERY CUTE! very cute gift ideas!! and i love the T-shirts too!! love them all!

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  6. Tweeted

    http://twitter.com/cherishbound176/status/1316561329

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  7. awwww! Seeing the initialed onesies make me sentimental! I had several of those for my son when he was small. I love them! I'd use the organizer as a general catchall of my life! Mommy life, blog life, work life... here's to organization!

    Michelle
    http://www.everydaycelebrating.com

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  8. I love the eva tee.

    =) melanie
    http://melaniescrafts.blogspot.com
    melanieadey at hotmail dot com

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  9. The Jackson - Boys Initial Onesie or T-shirt is adorable.

    lesjoujou AT gmail DOT com

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  10. My children are no longer in diapers but the "Diapers-to-Go" are cute! The MoManizer is awesome! I would so totally use it to help me organize my PR for Root & Sprout, my article deadlines, coupons to be used at the next grocery trip, all my PLT duties, and as a task manager!

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  11. I'm following you in twitter (my email is available via my blog, I think) Oh, well, farmers.wife@ymail.com

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  12. i like the minky chenille onesie with the star because it is hard to find a simple and cute onesie for a boy without crazy animals or goofy sports stuff!

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  13. I now follow your blog.

    tscrapper.etsy.com

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  14. I subscribe to your feeds through email.

    tscrapper.etsy.com

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  15. I would love to win this momanizer, and I SO need it in my life! With a busy two-year old and an Etsy business that's becoming busier by the day, I could really use this to record her events (music class, playgroup, storytime, etc.), as well as my things (items to ship, supplies needed at store, etc.), dinner recipes, coupons, etc. I'm a tad anal-retentive, so I love the fact that everything would be organized and in one place for me!

    tscrapper.etsy.com

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  16. I don't know how to copy the tweet page, but I'm following you on Twitter now and did tweet about the contest. I'm tscrapper on there.

    tscrapper.etsy.com

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  17. I love the momanizer the most, and boy do I need one. I am a full time working mother of four and I seem to be getting more disorganized the older I get. I need to get a hold before all heck breaks lose. Great stuff!
    rwhaley@atlantic.k12.ia.us

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  18. I love the Diva Hearts Onesie w/ Booties

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  19. My favorite product is the Momanizer, but I also think the custom memory books are sweet. And how would I use it if I won? Well, hopefully it would help me figure out how to get organized! ;)

    catherineh_78@yahoo.com

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  20. Love the organizer! I also love, love the Custom Baby Memory Book - Bella Marie, it is beautiful! Very talented lady who runs that shop!
    www.playswithclay.etsy.com
    playswithclay3@yahoo.com

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  21. What a cool organizer! I would use it to keep track of my many daily appointments and business schedule. Who can't use extra help with life's moments?!
    The other item I love from the website is the custom Baby Memory Book! My dd would love that for her new baby!

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  22. I like the Diapers to go in Martini. It's all really cute!

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  23. I tweeted. TheShoppingMama http://twitter.com/TheShoppingMama/status/1318698582

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  24. I love this:
    http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=20814303

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  25. I totally love the look of this organizer. I could use a little organization with four kids, homeschooling and an Etsy shop. After visiting the shop I am wishing I would have had one of the diaper carriers. My last one is almost potty trained but will remember these for gift ideas. Very cute!

    mompotter.etsy.com

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  26. Following you on twitter and I posted but have no idea how to link to a post.

    mompotter.etsy.com

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  27. I am now following your blog. (Can you tell I really want this organizer? LOL)

    mompotter.etsy.com

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  28. Since my kiddo's are no longer lil' ones anymore, I really like her Organizers the best! This would be right up my alley, as I strive to be as organized as possible! I also luv Polka-Dots!

    I would use the MOManizer for everything from shopping lists for seperate stores to what's for dinner this week. There really are endless ways to use this MOManizer to your advantage!

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  29. Oh I like the Striped Tie Onesie-this is so cute for a little boy.
    flyergal82 at yahoo dot com

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  30. love the diapers to go pouch! definitely something i could use on a regular basis. nice neat AND super cute!

    longo436@yahoo.com

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  31. http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=22174251
    well, I like the mom-a-nizer I'll use it to get my s**** together Isn't that what its for? :)
    www.MagicIsland.etsy.com
    thanks

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  32. I like the ladybug custom baby memory book. The pages look nicely laid out and its uniquely pretty and practical. I would use the mommy organizer to get my life together I constantly have lists flying everywhere

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  33. I entered the nursing bracelet givewaway

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  34. I like the baby memory custom book because I think every baby should have one.

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  35. I like the Custom Baby Memory Book - Circles. If I won this giveaway I would give the MOManizer to my sister who's the mother of an almost two year old.

    http://kiddo47.etsy.com

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  36. I loved the Diapers To Go...especially the Martini version :)


    contact tiltcreations(at)gmail(dot)com

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  37. I tweeted the giveaway:
    http://twitter.com/tiltcreations/status/1321348003

    me on twitter: tiltcreations

    contact tiltcreations(at)gmail(dot)com

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  38. Custom Baby Memory Book - Ladybug

    that's my fav! I'd love to win this organizer :)

    dinnertimechimes@aol.com

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  39. I am a blogger follower now too :0

    contact tiltcreations(at)gmail(dot)com

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  40. Your button is on my blog at http://tilttreasures.blogspot.com (left sidebar)

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  41. The organizer is my favorite, but the Jeremiah - Boys Intial Onesie or T-shirt is cute too.

    I've been looking for something that was more mom friendly. The stores mostly carry appointment books or business planners, which don't help much trying to keep 5 kids' schedules on track.

    PS. I tried to post this a few seconds ago and got an error message, if it went through anyway, I'm sorry for the double post.

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  42. My twitter name is ccswch and I tweeted... http://twitter.com/ccswch/status/1321605119

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  43. The onesie with the appliqued tie is absolutely adorable, but my little guys outgrew that long ago. I absolutely love the MOManizer. I have MS, so I try to write EVERYTHING down, but I have so many post it notes I can't seem to keep them in the same spot all the time. If I had something like this, I could stay organized with dr's appts, baseball practices & games, so I won't miss anything anymore!!!! My boys would love you for it, since mom's a bit forgetful now.

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  45. I have added your button to my blog as well; visit it at: http://mandasmindmeltdown.blogspot.com/

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  46. I have added your button to my blog as well; visit it at: http://mandasmindmeltdown.blogspot.com/

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  47. I have blogged about this giveaway on my site as well; visit it at: http://mandasmindmeltdown.blogspot.com/2009/03/winwinwin.html

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  48. I have blogged about this giveaway on my site as well; visit it at: http://mandasmindmeltdown.blogspot.com/2009/03/winwinwin.html

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  49. I like Custom Baby Memory Book - Circles.

    I would use the Momanizer to help me get organized with shopping and things to do.

    janetfaye (at) gmail (dot) com

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  50. I follow and I sent a tweet:
    http://twitter.com/Janetfaye/status/1322337898

    janetfaye (at) gmail (dot) com

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  51. 1. button here:
    http://luckygiveaways.blogspot.com/

    janetfaye (at) gmail (dot) com

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  52. 2. button here:
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    janetfaye (at) gmail (dot) com

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  53. 3. button here:
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    janetfaye (at) gmail (dot) com

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  54. My favorite product is the MOManizer Organizer Schedule Planner -- and I would use it to get better organized :) *Thanks* for the giveaway!
    blog[at]theluckyladybug[dot]org

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  55. TheLuckyLadybug is following you on Twitter and I Tweeted the giveaway :
    http://twitter.com/TheLuckyLadybug/status/1325385560
    blog[at]theluckyladybug[dot]org

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  56. I blogged about the giveaway :
    http://theluckyladybug.org/2009/03/13/321-momanizer-giveaway/
    blog[at]theluckyladybug[dot]org

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  57. I'm following you on Blogger :)
    blog[at]theluckyladybug[dot]org

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  58. I like the minky chenille onesie. It looks so soft and sweet!
    verytacky(at)hotmail.com

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  59. I like the Diapers To-Go - Retro Flowers.

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  60. I like the Diapers-to-Go in the Sports theme. Thanks!

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  61. I follow you on Twitter and I tweeted! Username-MaddyRu

    http://twitter.com/MaddyRu/statuses/1328519007

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  62. I love the Custom Baby Memory Book - Circles

    and if I win the womanizer would definitely help keep me on schedule and remind me of the events I have plan so they don't creep up on me

    calliemist@yahoo.com

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  63. you are so popular! i LOVE the new site design!!

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  64. I love the Lady Bug Baby Memory Book! I have piles everywhere. I could defiantly use something or organization.
    shan_da(at)hotmail(dot)com

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  65. I really like the Diapers To-Go - Cowboy Kids. What a cute print! Thank you!

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  66. I'm not a mom but I have a pretty crazy job. The MOManizer would be perfect for me! Love it! goodnessisinnate AT gmail DOT com

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  67. I like the diaper to go multidots. Thanks for the chance.

    sweetascandy579 at yahoo dot com

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  68. I would use the MOManizer to keep track of my son's schedule.

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  69. I love the diaper to go sets. What a great idea. I would use this organizer to keep all my to-dos in one place. Right now I use post-its and I keep losing them!
    jamielz@verizon.net

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  70. The organizer is my favorite: http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=22174251.
    I am not a mom, but I sure could use some help getting organized!

    Five O'Clock Somewhere
    tara[at!]fiveoclocksomewhere.us
    http://fiveoclocksomewherejewelry.blogspot.com/

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  71. I entered the Moja Creations Snack-A-Long giveaway.

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  72. I entered the Kid And Kaboodle Customized Crayon Roll giveaway.

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  73. I entered the Cinnamonsticks Hand Stamped Jewelry giveaway.

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  74. The momanizer is the bomb.com I so need that, because I am not with the program all the time!

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  75. I love the Custom Baby Memory Book - Ladybug. My granddaughter Lily is called Lilybug by all, and this would be perfect!

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  76. I follow you on Twitter as Sandym204. Tweeted!
    http://twitter.com/SandyM204/status/1368691624

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  77. Follow your blog as Saundra McKenzie.

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  78. My favorite is the Diapers To-Go - Pink Dots
    Bag.It would come in handy.I would use the
    MOManizer to keep track of doctor's appointments
    and church functions.I would keep track of bills
    and phone numbers,tax deductions and car repairs
    including oil changes.

    CharlieGurl57@aol.com

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  79. Following you on Tweeter and Tweet (Swtlilchick)

    http://twitter.com/Swtlilchick/status/1369389537

    CharlieGurl57@aol.com

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  80. Following you on blogger

    CharlieGurl57@aol.com

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  81. Subscribed via email

    CharlieGurl57@aol.com

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