GIFT IDEA -EXPO DRY ERASE PRODUCTS
It is the thought that counts whatever the gift. I stay away from candies, candles perfume, and ties for the most part. I like to find presents that are distinctive and different as opposed to what everyone else is buying.
Buying things for friends is easy; you know them, their likes, their habits. Purchasing for children is even easier; they tell everyone exactly what they want. Spending on the family is the ultimate easiest; you know exactly what they have and have not. The problem lies with courtesy gifts for those whose lives you touch out of the home, in work, at play, and elsewhere.
Every year my daughter and I discuss possibilities for the deliverymen, the bus drivers, the school teachers. I do not do either money or gift cards–too quantifiable with no meaning, thought or effort. Gloves often perhaps because they are so often lost. Candles and stationery maybe since they are personal but not intimate. Writing products, now that is something for everyone. That is my plan for 2009.
I admit I would never have considered it had not Stanford sent me some Expo Dry Erase Markers to review.
About Expo
At Expo, we are committed not simply to creating a new approach to writing, but to creating a new approach to communication. We understand that effective communication is dictated not just by what you say, but how you say it. We also believe in the power of consumer insight, our greatest asset. Gaining knowledge from studying people in their every day environment drives everything from new product development – creating products with relevant benefits to users – to merchandising and marketing. With this in mind, we’ve designed our writing systems with as much focus on great design and intuitive functionality as we have great form. This is why both the contemporary designs and colors of our products fit people’s daily surroundings so well, and why our products are made to integrate all types of information like important documents and photos. The end result is producing products that are as expressive as the people who use them. Whether using dry erase to learn, work, live, or play, Expo easily delivers the messages that matter most.
The dry erase markers set me thinking. That particular company grew into the largest writing product manufacturer in the world because everyone has to write. Going with that idea, I considered pens (too expensive for the good ones and too cheesy for the bad). Next I considered pencils but no one uses them anymore since companies started selling erasable pens. I took the easy way out, markers after trying the various ones I received to review:
- Expo Dry Erase Marker Set #81045, Chisel Tip 16 Pack Assorted Colors ($24.89 retail)
- Expo Click Retractable Low Odor Fine Dry Erase Markers, #1751667 Fashioned Colored Pack of 6 ($14.22 retail)
- Expo Vis-a-Vis Wet Erase Transparency Pens #16078, Fine Point, 8 Colors, 8 per Set ($12.42 retail)
- Expo Microfiber Cleaning Cloth ($4.99 retail)
All of Expo markers I used have vivid ink colors, nothing dull or common place. Eco-friendly, they can be used on the same whiteboard, glass, or non-porous surface over and over. Apply the cleaning cloth and it’s off with the old and on with the new. No dust with inks so no allergy problems like a slate board either.
Expo products can be found online at at office suppliers, stationary stores, and major retailers including Target. They make a great idea for coworkers, teachers, coaches and parents alike. I’m coupling them with erasable calendars and laminated goods. What a difference things are in color! Now no one will be able to find an excuse not to write. Right?
WIN IT!
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The product(s) featured in this review was provided free of cost to me for the sole purpose of product testing and review. This review has not been monetarily compensated and is based on the views and opinions of my family and/or self. Please note that the opinions reflected in this post have not been influenced by the sponsor in any way.
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on Dec 22nd, 2009 at 9:36 pm
I guess we’re getting to the point where we need to have a color coded calendar on the fridge, one color for each of us. Between church stuff, husband’s work stuff, and my son’s multiple dr. appointments, our schedule is getting pretty busy these days.
on Dec 22nd, 2009 at 9:36 pm
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on Dec 22nd, 2009 at 11:53 pm
I would make lists galore.
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on Dec 23rd, 2009 at 7:58 am
I have a huge dry erase board on my desk that we use to write messages but I never have a marker! Id love to have these.
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By using these dry erase markers on the board I have posted by my garage door, I can look quickly to see what is due or needed in advance.
on Dec 23rd, 2009 at 9:56 am
we could use them to manage our doctors’ appointments
on Dec 23rd, 2009 at 11:08 am
I think they would be great for color coding each member of the family. I do that now, but with plain old blue, red, black & green. These markers are bright and cheery, each person can pick their own bright color. I love the color choices! Great colorful giveaway, thanks.
on Dec 23rd, 2009 at 11:10 am
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on Dec 23rd, 2009 at 11:14 am
keepin my pantry stocked.. keep a board up and list the items I am getting low on
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on Dec 23rd, 2009 at 11:39 am
I have a white board up by my chest freezer to keep an inventory of what’s in the freezer, but I haven’t updated it in a while. A new set of markers might be the push I need!
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on Dec 23rd, 2009 at 1:29 pm
I have a kitchen staples list…………these would be great for accenting which product we’re running low on, which is out, etc. In different colors so you know at a glance. These are some really cool colors and I love the Dry Erase Markers.
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on Dec 23rd, 2009 at 1:41 pm
I’m always more motivated to update my to do liss when I have new writing utensils!!
on Dec 23rd, 2009 at 6:40 pm
I love Expo Dry Erase Markers. I homeschool and use each color for a different subject to keep things organized. Just looking at the color lets me know which subjects we cover on which days.
on Dec 23rd, 2009 at 8:19 pm
I would love a board on my refidgerator to write down items I need as i run out.
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on Dec 23rd, 2009 at 9:56 pm
I have a thousand post-it notes around my desk/cubicle. These would be way easier!
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on Dec 26th, 2009 at 1:32 am
I love to organize and its would be nice to write everything down and I love that its eraserable because it cuts down on waste.
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I could use different color markers for different topics in my projects folder.
This would be a big help.
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on Dec 26th, 2009 at 3:02 am
It would help me in that we have a large family (7) so I could assign a color to a family member & that would make it easier to be able to spot whose schedule is where on the board super quick!
Great idea!!
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on Dec 26th, 2009 at 10:08 am
I have always wanted an expo dry erase board to put in our entry way of our home – we would use it to keep up with each other’s schedules… make lists of things we need… and even just leave notes to each other. Would def make my life easier!
on Dec 26th, 2009 at 10:23 am
Having a dry erase board in my kitchen would let me write down all the things I forget!
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on Dec 26th, 2009 at 10:30 am
i have a dry erase board on my fridge but no marker…it dried out…this would be great cause i could start using it again for quick reminders
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on Dec 26th, 2009 at 1:40 pm
This would really help my day as I home-school 4 children:) We are always using markers, pencils and crayons. Please enter me. Thanks!!
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I would have brand new markers for my white board abd be able to better color code duties, days and so fourth on my cant live without dayboard!
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on Dec 26th, 2009 at 7:21 pm
I’d use the dry erase pens to track my daughter’s homework assignments!
on Dec 27th, 2009 at 2:35 am
I would write more lists down to try to be more organized! Thanks!
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I’d be more organized if I had a write-on-wipe-off board on the kitchen wall so I could keep track of appointments and kids activities.
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I got my daughter a dry erase board for X-mas so she would love to have these markers-they probably won’t help me organize though if she has them, but it will help her with her reading
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I could be more organized because I could keep a dry erase calendar on my fridge for easy access and reminders for all family members!
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on Dec 27th, 2009 at 7:13 pm
We used to be color coded. Each person had a color … and now the only dry erase marker I can find is brown. It would be wonderful to put a green message up and know that it would catch my daughters eye again. My husband is red, son is blue and any notes to me are simply left on my keyboard where I never miss them.
So yes, we would be better organized
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I could get more organized using dry erase boards to write down appts and list of things to do.
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Oh! I have 6 children and homeschool. This would be great for schedules, chores, etc. Thanks for the chance to enter.
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on Dec 29th, 2009 at 4:04 pm
I would use the various colors of the Expo Markers for each child and activity to be more organized!
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on Dec 29th, 2009 at 9:50 pm
We use dry erase to leave notes written right on the fridge! It works great & the kids love it since it is kinda like writting on the walls, but without the yelling afterwards!
on Dec 30th, 2009 at 2:17 am
Because it’s an 85 mile drive from home to Costco, Target, etc. we need to keep lists for shopping at different places when we go to the big town! We keep a dry erase board for this and Expo markers in different colors would be perfect!! We also need to initiate a common calendar where we can both write appointments, etc. so we can keep track of what each other had going on. They would work for that, too!
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on Dec 30th, 2009 at 11:53 pm
I could be more organized by using different color expo markers for my husband & I. That way I could know who has to do what on any given day. Thanks!
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