I want to thank Oriental Trading for sending me several items at no charge to try out for the following review.
In May, we moved from our home in Oklahoma. In Oklahoma, we had a dedicated schoolroom where we could spread out during the school day, and when the day was over, we could simply close the door and transition from school to home. Now, we are back to schooling in the dining room. It has been a hard transition, but several of the items that Oriental Trading sent me has made organizing our school area much more simple and clean.
To start off with, Oriental trading sent me some DIY Cardboard Memory Boxes ($9.25 for 6). There are two each of three different sizes. These boxes are white cardboard, so we covered them in construction paper and used stickers and stampers to decorate them.
Here are my daughter’s finished boxes. I LOVE these memory boxes! A few things have already been added to the boxes, and the kids enjoy having one place to store things that are important to them.
The Classroom Book Organizer Storage Bins ($27.50) are my favorite things in the box! These have really helped us organize our school books in our small cabinet. When it is time for history, we just grab that bin of books.
The Dry Erase Sleeves in bright colors ($12.75 for 12) is another big hit! I have not found a good place to hang my white board, yet, so these Dry Erase Sleeves are acting as my white board, DD13’s sheet to work math problems, and DS10’s drawing space. These have a lot of uses that I’m sure we haven’t discovered, yet. Now, the Dry Erase Markers ($6.25 per set)… I found these to be on the dry side, and they didn’t seem to work as well as some dry erase markers that I already had on hand. Since I already had lots of dry erase markers, I didn’t say anything to Oriental Trading about it, so I’m not sure if I just got a bad set or not.
Finally, I got to try out the Clear File Folder Pocket Chart ($16,50). I used my favorite sticky product to attach the pocket chart to the side of my book cabinet. I’m hoping that this will help keep our homeschool on track. (No, it’s not quite in full-swing, yet.) Right now, both kids have therapy appointments on separate days, and one is usually left at home with their dad. This way, I hope to leave work to do for the one who is at home, so the school time can continue even though I’m not home.
I want to thank Oriental Trading for helping to organize our homeschool in our new home. I couldn’t have done it so neatly and concisely without their products! Oriental Trading has offered a $25 gift card to one of my readers! Whether you homeschool or not, Oriental Trading has lots of products to organize your homeschool or crafts to keep your kids occupied. Things to do in groups or just in the family. If you’d like to enter, read the rules below and enter on the Rafflecopter widget below.
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Disclosure: I received several items free of charge for the purpose of this review. I received no other communication, nor was I required to give a positive review. All opinions are mine.
I would buy stuff like the temporary tattoos. I have a niece and nephew that are 3 and 2 and they both are in love with them things. They’re daddy has a tattoo on his back and my nephew thinks he’s just like daddy. They are too cute.
crafts, school supplies & love the stocking stuffers
I would buy tons of back to school supplies and some fun art supplies for art at home. My son would love it.
I would first buy some of the dry erase sheets that you have, because we need something like that for math. Then, I’d buy some coloring books and some of the dinosaur toys I’ve seen on their site
I would get craft and party things for my granddaughters.
I would buy some toys and also I like the Great Geometric Stickers.
Looks so organized! I love organizing!
I would buy a couple craft kits for my daughter – she just loves to make things these days.
Considering I didn’t know Oriwntal Trading had stuff like you reviewed….. I don’t know! I do know I’ll be looking at their website closer!
I would buy the porcupine balls.
I would buy partie supplies for my son’s pool party!
party items for my sons 3rd birthday..thanks!
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supplies for my daughters bday party
I might choose some beading supplies. Maybe the simple bookmarks to bead.
Thanks for the review on the Dry Erase Sleeves, I was wondering if they were worth the $13. If I win the gift card I will be ordering Dry Erase Sleeves and some more wall charts from OT, I love their wall charts for our homeschool room.
What wouldn’t I get! Loving the memory boxes!
I would get the carnival supplies and games…we’re always needing things for the fun days at the kids’ school 🙂
I’d probably get some awesome goodies for the halloween trick or treat bags and maybe those straw like mats (awesome for camping, such as putting in the tent or outside the tent) and they are really cheap but durable.
I would buy the Personalized Floating Crystals Knife & Cake Server Set!
baby shower decorations for my sister!
Crafts of all kinds
I would get something for my little boy’s birthday party.
Bible Story Crafts
Oh goodness! I have a whole wish list on that site! Haha First things first, I need those organizer bins! I would keep my kids’ notebook and folders in there so that we stay organized and they know what subject to work on. (I have 3 kids homeschooling this year for our first time!) Thank you for this exciting contest!
I would buy some storage drawers!
I can’t decide–maybe some of their awesome theme candy! Thanks for the giveaway 🙂