It's The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year . . .

TAX PREPARATION TIME!!

What did you think I was going to say?

Yes, now is the time when many of us are organizing our receipts, bills and other paperwork in preparation for TAX DAY!! Some of us (myself included), have our work cut out for us.  (I am so glad I am not Vlogging so that you can hear comments from my husband!).  I am a terribly disorganized person so tax time is very stressful for me.

So, I was extremely excited when I was contacted by Carolina Pad about trying out their organizational products to help me with this year's tax preparation.  When I think of organizational products I think of those beautiful manila folders, the glistening stainless paper clips...those brown cardboard accordian files.

What a surprise I had when I opened my box.  I received several items from the Carolina Pad 2009 Hot Chocolate collection.  Gone are the days of drab office supplies.  These products are very trendy and very sturdy.  Carolina Pad products have been featured on "Glee", ABC's "Extreme Makeover-Home Edition" and on Oprah when Carrie Underwood showed how she uses a Notebound Notebook as a food diary.
I received:

 
a 13 pocket expanding file with tabs.  This file is being used to sort out my receipts, bills, etc by category. (I said I was disorganized-I have simply been throwing all paperwork into a basket).

an 8 pocket Organizational Folder-great for keeping track of my reports needed when I get ready to start my tax return online.

a 26 Pocket Expanding File:  Get ready 2010 Tax Year, I will not be disorganized.  I have already labeled each section and will be putting receipts in the appropriate pockets.

12 File Folders:  I am using these to store workshop paperwork and affiliate paperwork.

 
10 Fashion Paper Clips and 6 Large Binder Clips.







I was surprised to learn that Carolina Pad products are sold at many retail stores that I already shop at like Kroger, CVS and Walgreens.  See the great list here.

Now, for the fun part. Carolina Pad is offering ClipperGirl's Saving Spot readers a 10% discount when you shop at their online store. Just use the promotional code Tax_Relief at checkout. (I already have my eye on a laptop sleeve).

They are also offering one lucky ClipperGirl's Saving Spot reader a Carolina Pad product set to help you get ready for the Tax Man.

In order to enter the giveaway.  Go "shopping"  at Carolina Pad and choose the one item that will be the most helpful during tax season. Come back and tell me which it is and make sure leave your email address.

For additional entries:

(1)  Become a Fan of Carolina Pad on Facebook. Let them know that you have entered the contest here. 

(2) Follow Carolina Pad on Twitter.

(3) Subscribe to ClipperGirl's Saving Spot by RSS feed or email.

(4) Follow ClipperGirl on Twitter

(5) Bloggers for an additional entry blog about the giveway.

Remember for each entry that you complete, you will need to leave a separate comment.

The giveaway will end on Thursday, March 4 at 11:59 PM EST.  The winner will be chosen by random.org on Friday, March 5 by 11:59 PM EST.


Disclosure:  I received a free product set from Carolina Pad.  Receipt of these products did not affect my opinion of the products.