UPDATE: This giveaway is now closed.
Congrats to Lisa (lisarandy5@….)
We love our iPad… especially Nora!
We take it almost everywhere we go as it easily fits in the diaper bag or any other bag we take with us. Plus, it’s perfect clutter-free “toy” to occupy Nora if we end up waiting longer than we thought at the doctor, if she gets antsy at one of Dave’s basketball games, or if we have a longer than normal road trip.
There are enough games, coloring books, photos, videos, and TV programs to keep her entertained for a week if need be!
Recently, I was given one of the brand new Martha Stewart iPad cases to try… and I was immediately excited as I noticed how user-friendly it was AND that it easily attached to the back of a car headrest (why didn’t someone think of that sooner!)
Out of the three of us, I use the iPad the least (if you’re wondering, Dave uses it the most) and even I was impressed with this case. It’s quite thin, but still very durable and sturdy. It’s also extremely easy to operate and adjust for increased functionality and usability.
A few more reasons we love this case:
- It’s a smart case, so it automatically turns the iPad on and off
- It quickly and easily rotates vertically and horizontally without removing the case
- It easily attaches to a car headrest
- The outside is nice soft leather but the part that actually surronds the iPad is hard — so I feel like it’s really protected
- We can easily access the camera, the volume buttons and the charging port without taking the case off (you would think this should be obvious, but this is not always the case)
- It’s very sturdy, but light weight — and balances perfectly on a toddler’s lap 🙂
Spring break is just around the corner (it starts Friday for Dave’s school) and summer travels will be here before you know it. If you’d like a nice, new, protective case for your iPad (and an entertainment option for long road trips), you’ll definitely want to enter today’s giveaway!
Oh, and make sure you check out the other lovely Martha Stewart Home Office products, available exclusively at Staples.
The Giveaway::
Today, ONE lucky Simple Organized Living reader will win a Martha Stewart iPad Case in the signature Martha Stewart blue!
How to Enter:
1. {required} Leave a comment. What is your favorite way to use your iPad?
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Prize:
(1) Martha Stewart iPad case as described above.
This giveaway ends at 10:00 pm Friday, 3/29/2013 and is open to anyone 18 years or older. I will use And the Winner Is to select the winning comments at random. Winners will be notified by email and noted at the top of this post. Winners must respond within 48 hours of notification to claim their prize or I will choose a new winner. Please see my full disclosure policy and contact me with any questions you have. Good luck!
Michele says
My husband uses it all the time to read the news. My kids LOVE it.
Mary says
We don’t have one yet, but it should be arriving any day. Can’t wait to make use of all the great kids apps!
Joan says
I use my iPad to display my recipes while I cook. Then during the clean-up phase I put on a show to watch.
Rub says
Hi Andrea. let me start by saying that I first saw you on the HGTV magazine. I looked you up on my ipad. I bookmarked your page and from then on I am your super fan. I use my ipad mainly for reading, I allow my daughter to play with some fun apps. And I end up the night by reading your blog. I always find interesting ideas. Thank you! 🙂
Holly F. says
Recipes and e-mail! (But especially for recipes. I recently had to go gluten and dairy free and it is so nice to be able to find a recipe for whatever I am in the mood for.)
Rebecca G says
I use my iPad as a teaching device for my daughter – and myself!
Amy C. says
Reading and recipes.
Courtney says
Everyone loves the iPad in our house! I am constantly using it for my various mom duties and all the kiddos love the apps (especially PBS kids ). Having the ability to hook it to the car headrest would be extra awesome!
90milemissy says
I don’t get the chance to use our Ipad much. lol Dh uses it when
he teaches his classes. He is able to download his notes to
Dropbox and then use the Ipad in class. He loves it.
Laura says
For Christmas, the youngest and oldest people in our family, my 3 year old son and his 82 year old great aunt, both got iPads so they could Facetime together. We’re in Wisconsin and she’s in Florida with the rest of our relatives so it’s great they can communicate easily and frequently!
Eric says
I love all the child development apps available!
Ronnie says
My favorite use for the iPad is usng the kinde app to read e books. My kids really like the iPad too, sometimes I wish there were two 😉 Thanks for the giveaway.
Rosemary says
My whole family and I use our iPad for anything and everything…school, entertainment, scheduling, etc. You name it our iPad gets used for it…I do not know how we would function somedays without our iPad!
Meagan Cooper says
I would so use it on the headrest! That is so clever!!!
Cherie says
To play games, check emails and for homework.
MeLeah says
Love using it for cooking my Pinterest recipes! :o)
PW says
Oh my I could really use this. Just got a new Ipad and am using it for EVERYTHING. The best thing is I leave it on kitchen counter to use it for recipes. Since it is new I don’t have a case for it. But I am loving it. Thanks for the offer.
Ann says
In the classroom!
Jessica says
My favorite way we have utilized our ipad has been for occupying my 3 year old on plane rides or long car rides!
Amy says
Thanks for such a fun giveaway! I use my iPad for checking emails and watching TV programs that I missed.
Vicky C says
I love how easy it is for me to snap a picture and email it, post it to Facebook, or add the picture to my online journal (through Cozi) with out the hassle of uploading and saving.
Jenn Moore says
We use it to keep our kids busy on roadtrips- downloading movies, tv shows and apps!
I LOVE that it attaches to a headrest- a great way to keep the peace in the backseat over who gets to hold it!
Hope I win! 🙂
Jessie says
I’d say my favorite way to use my iPad would be to quickly check my email, reference specific documents conveniently, and also take attendance in my classroom each day. I’m hopeful that I’ll incorporate my iPad into more of my teaching and also allow students to use it more often as well.
Tiffany says
To distract baby during pumping time and FaceTime with the grandparents
Rhonda says
My grandson loves to use it for apps! He’s the same age as Nora.
Katherine says
I actually don’t use ours very often (mostly my husband does), but I love it for playing Sudoku on long trips. 🙂
Vera says
I use the iPad to surf the net at night next to my husband while he watches tv!
Janene A says
Love to use on the go!!, Entertaining kids while at relatives has been a huge perk..
Kristine E says
I use mine for everything, but I’m self-employed and I can access everything I need anywhere I go!
Lisa says
I don’t have an I-Pad but know several people that would love this case. I love to use my smartphone while I’m nursing. I would probably use an I-pad for similar reasons.
Lara S. says
I like it for two reasons – My 2 year old can watch a show or two while I’m still waking up or feeding baby in the morning & 2) I cruise pinterest/facebook while nursing.
Deanna says
I love using Pandora on my iPad for my child care kids to dance to!
Brenda J says
I am just learning how to use the Ipad, so I only do emails and web surfing right now. I am getting better though!
Tracy Yarborough says
To read Andrea Dekker’s blog of course!!! Love the color!!!
Maria says
I like to play games as well as take photos on my iPad.
Kristi says
I don’t have an iPad yet! 🙂 My MIL gave our kids one, and I use it to read digital magazines, etc. If I get an iPad, I would use it to store recipes (pictures of them) and other items that are paper, so they could be digitized and I would be able to reduce the paper clutter and the cookbooks in my kitchen (there are probably 2 dozen of them.
I love the name/branding and your photos are spectacular!!!
Kristi
Barb says
Beautiful cover! I use my iPad everyday for Pinterest AND reading the blogs I follow.
Juliet says
Great give away! I use mine in the kitchen for recipe making and also for reading kindle and library ebooks. 🙂
Dawn C says
I use mine more than my laptop! Easy to use and transport.
Becky says
we use r iPad for everything. R computer is located in the basement. Not a great place for me to log on if the kids r upstairs playing. I send most of my time running up and down the steps. The kids play games on it. I read on it. And my husband loves to surf the net on it.