PakNak review and giveaway
Written by valmg on September 26, 2008 – 10:30 pm
We didn’t use backpacks back when I was in school. (Did you know I was old?) When I was in elementary, middle and high school we all used those heavy canvas book bags with handles. Yes, much like backpacks, everybody’s book bag was basically the same. One might have had blue straps and another green, but they were the same. As time passed the book bags change and become individualized. The first thing everyone did on or before the first day was put their name on them. You had to use heavy marker to make it show up and last. Then people started to color things on them. Before long, everyone had a different book bag that was their own work of art, or at the very least, their own graffiti wall.
These days our kids start using backpacks at an early age because various books and they’re all heavy. Not many people use book bags anymore because they’re not ergonomically efficient. If TJ used a bookbag instead of a backpack to carry his 20 pounds of books he’d be a hunchback for life. And so our kids use backpacks. There are a lot of types of backpacks out there but they all sort of look the same to me. TJ told me sometimes the kids can’t even tell their own backpacks apart. And, they’re all made of stuff you can’t draw easily on so you have to find other ways to personalize them. That’s where PakNaks come in.
From the site: “PakNak ® is a company founded in Portland, Oregon by two energetic entrepreneurial moms, with a vision for empowering kids to turn plain backpacks into personalized, ever-changing, colorful works of art.“
PakNaks are soft, flexible, self adhesive rubber 3D backpack charms that attach using Velcro. They’re weather proof. What that means is that they can be used on more things than just backpacks. They could also be used on lunch boxes, lunch bags, binders, book covers, lockers and headbands. TJ and I were talking and think they’d work well on bike helmets too. There’s tons of places you could put one, the only thing they’re not recommended for use on is leather, suede and painted surfaces. PakNaks are patent pending and there are over thirty designs currently available including animals, flowers, nature, sports, and more. Each PakNak has a different name and comes with a trading card telling you about the design.
Thanks to the Family Review Network I got 4 PakNaks to review, JB and Sk8r for TJ and Mike and Grant for CJ. They look exactly like they do on the website. The charms were easy to apply and change. What an affordable and fun way to personalize your stuff! PakNaks are available for sale on the company website, which also offers coloring pages and games. They are also available for purchase in select locations within California, Oregon and Washington.
GIVEAWAY
Thanks to Anne at PakNak I’ve got a dozen PakNaks to giveaway!
One first prize winner will receive 4 PakNaks of their choice. Four runner ups will each receive 2 PakNaks of their choice. To enter, go to the PakNak website and take a good look around. Then come back here and leave a comment on this post stating what four Paknaks you’d want if you won. Only comments containing the requested information will be eligible for the contest. Contest ends Saturday 10/04/08 at 11:59 pm est. US addresses only please. Good luck to all who enter!
If you can’t wait until the giveaway is over, shop now and save 10% on your order by using discount code PAK10.
THIS GIVEAWAY IS OVER.
Ruby
September 27th, 2008 at 12:12 am
I just love Damsel, Rod, Pax, and Isaac. I have a little girl and boy who think these are just the coolest. LOL!!
Libby
September 27th, 2008 at 7:48 am
These look great! Here are the 4 I’d like if I won:
Donny
Bella
Kyla Jane
Bill Ball
Thanks for the chance to win!!
Heather
September 27th, 2008 at 9:09 am
I would want 2 Bill Balls (both boys would want a football!) and a Claire and a Birdy Bird for the girls. Very cute!
Marci
September 27th, 2008 at 12:22 pm
What a fun idea to decorate my daughters backpack! She would enjoy having: Damsel, Powder, Sprinkles and Claire.
Tracye
September 27th, 2008 at 1:00 pm
I think my girl would love the Sprinkles, Tabby, Minty and Pinky.
Thanks for the chance to win these!
I’ve seen these before, and have wanted to try them!
Kam A
September 27th, 2008 at 4:25 pm
I would choose:
Donny
Ralph
Isaac
Grant
My boys would love these!
Mary @ Adventures in Mommyland
September 27th, 2008 at 7:35 pm
I like Lago, Mona, Bill Ball, ans Sprinkles. Great giveaway, thanks!
Rebecca C
September 27th, 2008 at 11:47 pm
I like Mona, Sola, Kyla Jane and Sprinkles. Thanks
legacyofbrutalitysa{AT}gmail.com
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Rhonda Martin
September 28th, 2008 at 9:50 pm
I have a son that would love these for his music instrument case. It is made out of the same material as a backpack and lots of the other kids have the same case so they get them mixed up. He picked out the following 4 PakNaks
1.)Rod
2.)Sk8r
3.)Pax
4.)J.B
This would make it so much easier for him to find his own case much faster too~! Thanks for having this wonderful giveaway for the kids.
Jessica
September 28th, 2008 at 9:59 pm
I would choose Mona, Pax, Sprinkles and Birdy-Birdy. Thanks
Sandy
September 28th, 2008 at 10:02 pm
mike, minty, earth and homer are the favorites
Angie
September 29th, 2008 at 12:38 am
These are so cute!
Mona
Claire
Donny
Isaac
Genevieve Larson
September 29th, 2008 at 2:34 am
My 4 favorites are SK8R, Rod, Earth and Isaac.
Thanks
jen62728@aol.com
Janet F
September 29th, 2008 at 5:20 am
I would pick: Donny, Ralph, The Squishes and Tabby.
janetfaye (at) gmail (dot) com
Victoria
September 29th, 2008 at 7:49 am
Squishes, Manfred, Mona, Lago. What a cute idea!
Sara Rose
September 29th, 2008 at 8:16 am
I would love Sola, Bella, Pinky and Ginger!
Jo
September 29th, 2008 at 8:52 am
Isaac, Minty, Betsy, and Sprinkles
jceko77@yahoo.com
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September 29th, 2008 at 10:03 am
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Sarah at themommylogues
September 29th, 2008 at 11:10 am
I love these! I’d definitely need Martin, Isaac, Joe the Bug and Birdy Birdy.
Deb - Mom of 3 Girls
September 29th, 2008 at 11:17 am
My girls would love the Claire, Ralph, Kyla Jane and Pinky ones!
melanie
September 29th, 2008 at 1:35 pm
I would choose bella, mike, issac and sola.
=) melanie
http://melaniescrafts.blogspot.com
melanieadey at hotmail dot com
magidraki
September 29th, 2008 at 1:56 pm
mike, robert, tabby and smitten
Crystal
September 29th, 2008 at 2:26 pm
I would love the Squishes, Damsel, William, and Mona.
Ann
September 29th, 2008 at 4:57 pm
I would love Robert, J.B., Bill ball and Grant. Thanks for this great giveaway!
AJ @ A Little bit Nutty
September 29th, 2008 at 5:32 pm
My kids would love these. I’m going to pick:
Kyla Jane
Martin
J.B.
Mona
Thanks
AJ1014@gmail.com
Colleen
September 29th, 2008 at 6:10 pm
I’d pick the Birdy-Birdy, Mike, and best friends Ralph and Claire. These are so cute!
Baba
September 29th, 2008 at 8:00 pm
Mona, Kyla Jane, Claire, Minty.
These are so adorable.
djsloan1953@yahoo.com
Gina Stratos
September 30th, 2008 at 11:03 am
I like Bela, Kyla Jane, Sk8r and Homer
gkstratos@yahoo.com
betty rood
October 1st, 2008 at 11:45 pm
bill balls,robert robot,manfred and joe the bug.
thank you and added you to my blog tonight as well..have a great evening
Noreen
October 2nd, 2008 at 1:49 am
Birdy Birdy
Damsel
Slappy, great name for a pumpkin
Boo
Elizabeth M.
October 2nd, 2008 at 6:30 am
I would pick:
Sola, Bella, Birdy-Birdy and Lago
kelly
October 2nd, 2008 at 12:37 pm
Blue, Bella, Joe and Sprinkles
These are too cute!
Mama Zen
October 2nd, 2008 at 1:11 pm
Birdy birdy, damsel, Boo, and Slappy!
kelli at pfrog dot net
Nadia
October 2nd, 2008 at 6:29 pm
Robert Robot and Tabby Penguin for my boy.
Birdy Birdy and Mona for my girl.
Those are my 4 faves!
Thanks!
Shelly
October 3rd, 2008 at 12:16 pm
Mona, Manfred, Sprinkles, Kyla Jane - but I want lots more!
Heather C
October 4th, 2008 at 3:30 am
I like these:
Bella
Sprinkles
William
Mona
Thanks!
Cindi
October 4th, 2008 at 3:54 pm
Hi, The PakNaks are so cute. I like “Kyla Jane”,
“the Squishes” and “Powder!” Please enter me in your fun drawing. Many thanks, Cindi
Mom Spark
October 4th, 2008 at 10:25 pm
Robert, Bill Ball, Rod & Mike!
Thank you!
momspark [at] gmail [dot] com