Toybox Thursday: Educational Insights Smens Scented Pens Review & Giveaway

The Lil Divas love to write and draw. We have a writing table/corner in our house where I keep all kinds of paper, pens, pencils, markers, stamps, stickers, etc on hand to encourage them to sit and write and/or draw. The key is to make the space inviting and I have found that adding a few fun tools or materials definitely keeps them coming back for more.

I am always adding to, taking away and changing what is at the table - to keep things fresh so when Educational Insights asked me to review their Smens Scented Pens - I jumped at the chance.


What are Smens Pens?
They are gourmet scented pens made from recycled newspapers.


We received a 10 pack with scents which included Red Licorice, Creamsicle, Aloha, Mystery Scent, Banana FoFana, Mocha, Passion Fruit, Ninja Berry, Pink Lemonade, and Black Licorice. Each Smen came individually wrapped in a stay-fresh biodegradable plastic tube and is guaranteed to keep its scent for two years (when stored properly).


I love that they are made using recycled newspaper and biodegrable plastic. The Lil Divas loved how they smelled! They sniffed every pen (over and over again) and got a kick out of how they left their paper smelling so fruity and delicious.

They loved it so much we decided to use them to make Father's Day cards! The only complaint the Lil Divas had was that they do not have colored ink to match their fruity scents - they were all black pens. We had to use our crayons and markers to jazz up our cards but they really do smell terrific thanks to our Smens Pens. I'm sure Daddy will be pleased with his sweet smelling cards this year.



I wish I had known these even existed - I would have definitely gotten the Lil Divas the Smencils Colored Pencils for our writing area! These are scented and colored pencils - how perfect for creating masterpieces! Those are definitely now on our wish list.

I am so excited that the kind people at Educational Insights will be giving the same Smens Pens 10 pack of scented pens we reviewed to one lucky Mom to 2 Posh Lil Divas follower! I just know you will love it!


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Buy It: Purchase Smens Pens at the Educational Insights website.

Win It: Educational Insights has graciously agreed to giveaway
One (1) 10 pack of Smens Pens
to One (1) lucky Mom to 2 Posh Lil Divas Reader!

How to Enter:

**Contest ends on 6/3o/11**
 One (1) lucky Mom to 2 Posh Lil Divas reader
(US Residents Only!) is going to receive:
(1) 10 pack of Smens Scented Pens

Mandatory Entry:
Visit Educational Insights and tell me which
Top Rated Products you would like to try!
**This must be completed for extra entries to count**

Extra Entries (Optional)
Please leave a seperate comment for each entry &
please include your e-mail so I can get back to you if you win! 
*If you are already a follower leave a comment - that counts as an entry*
  1. Follow Mom to 2 Posh Lil Divas Publicly via Google Friend Connect 

  2. "Like" Educational Insights on facebook 

  3. Follow Mom to 2 Posh Lil Divas on Twitter 

  4. Subscribe to Mom to 2 Posh Lil Divas emails 

  5. Make a comment on any non-giveaway post on Mom to 2 Posh Lil Divas Blog and leave a link.  You can do this for up to 5 posts but please note that comment must be dated after the start date of this post - not valid on previous comments.

  6. Tweet about this giveaway and leave a link - can be done once a day

    Tweet:

  7. #Win Earth Friendly Smens Scented Pens w/@ed_insights & @Momto2PoshDivas ends 6/30   #giveaway #homeschool #recycle

Giveaway Rules:

Giveaway ends 6/30/2011 at 11:59 (PDT)
Winner will be chosen via random.org. 
& contacted via email if an email is given .
Winner will have 48 hours to claim their prize.
Please note any entries that can not be verified will be disqualified.
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Disclaimer: I received Smens Scented Pens for the purposes of trying them out for this review. That being said, this review is my 100% honest opinion of this product - I  am not paid for my reviews or optinions! They are 100% mine! Please remember that your opinions and tastes might differ from mine. 

Good Luck,
Bern