Back to School Shopping Guide – PakNak

My baby is going to Kindergarten in the Fall. Hard to believe, and so absolutely wonderful, yet sad at the same time. It seems like just yesterday that she was born. Now she’s heading off to school. In celebration of this milestone I decided to have a mini-event, featuring 5 amazing products to put on your gotta get it list for back to school 2009.

Today I present to you PakNak.

What makes the PakNak a must have? Its a quick and easy, interchangeable way to add that extra little oomph to your children’s stuff. You can update anything. Headbands, coats, backpacks, notebooks, light switch covers. The possibilities are endless. According to PakNak’s website the only thing standing in the way is your own imagination!

PakNaks are 3-D decorations made out of soft rubber. They come complete with super sticky velcro that adheres to the item with a super strong adhesive. They are weather resistant too, which is so important in the wet Fall months!

PakNak currently boasts 38 designs, so the options are endless. Decorations can easily be swapped out as need be, which makes them even more valuable. Kids’ preferences change, and having the option of updating without replacing is a huge benefit. They have designs suitable for kids (or adults) of all ages, right from the youngest heading off to school for the first time, to the school veterans.

Tala absolutely adores her PakNaks and has been busy on the website picking out the next round.

This little snail has found a new home on our family lunch bag.

I love PakNak's website, and I also love the fact that PakNak gives you the choice of paying with PayPal. PayPal is my preferred way to pay for everything, and I go out of my way to find retailers who give me this option.

PakNak creates a high quality product, that is both immensely cute, but also economical. Being from a small town where everyone seems to have basically the same items having the ability to change things up with ease is awesome. Thank you Anne for introducing me to these amazing little guys!

Anne has generously offered 4 lucky Optimistic Beauty readers the opportunity to bring home their choice of 3 PakNaks! That's right, there will be 4 lucky winners in this giveaway!

To enter simply head on over to www.PakNak.com and have a look around. Then come back here and let me know know in a comment what your 3 favourite designs are. Its that easy! (You must complete this requirement in order to receive your entries).

Looking for more ways to win this amazing prize? Your wish is my command. Additional entries will be granted for each of the following that you complete. Please be sure to leave an additional comment for each to ensure you receive all your entries.

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That’s right, you can receive up to 7 entries into this giveaway!

This giveaway will run through till July 31st/2009 at 11:59 pm est. Winners will be announced August 1st. Giveaway is open to Canadian and US Residents.

Good luck!

On your mark, get set, Go!