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Back to School with the Epson Expression ET-2750 EcoTank Printer

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It is that time of year again, Back to School for everyone. Epson has come up with printers that can fit into your family’s lifestyle. Whether your child is just starting out or heading off to college, a printer is essential. One of the new printer’s that Epson has is the Epson Expression ET-2750 Eco Tank Printer.

The Supertank:  is for the student who wants it all, convenience and quality, the Expression® ET-2750 EcoTank® All-in-One Supertank Printer ($299.99 MSRP) offers hassle-free printing with revolutionary cartridge-free printing. Using supersized ink tanks, this printer offers up to two years of ink in the box1, so students don’t have to worry about running out of ink at the worst times. Additional features to make any school life easier include simple wireless printing2, savings of up to 80 percent on low-cost ink replacements3, auto 2-sided printing, and borderless photo and document printing.

Let’s take a closer look at this printer.

On the box it states you get 2 years’ worth of ink, which Epson states are roughly equal to 6,500 text pages or 5,200 color pages. They also state this is equal to 30 sets of ink cartridges, so for us, it was around $60 a set of cartridges, meaning that’s equal to $1800 in ink cartridges for us. This is great since we do a lot of printing.

Scanning Area is easier to use – With the HP the User Interface was in the way, but now we can lay a book flat on the scanning bed.

Instructions – They were easy to follow and helped you set up the printer and fill it with ink easily.

Filling the Ink is Easy – We were nervous about filling the ink, but the auto-stop technology on the 502 ink bottles worked great and we didn’t spill any ink. You don’t even have to hold the bottle, just insert and wait for it to fill. I did have to hold the lid of the printer up during the filling though. The included ink bottles completely filled the ink tanks, so it appears 1 set of ink bottles is supposed to last for 2 years.

Easy Printer Setup – Everything went pretty seamlessly, and we only had the following 2 issues, which were resolved after going to maintenance and running a nozzle check after which the printer will do an automated self-cleaning if needed. Here are some before and after pictures.

Print Quality – The print quality overall was excellent.

Photos – The following are a few photos we printed. I would say there are comparable to what I would get from Walgreens. For home use this is great.

Reliability/Performance – I printed an entire textbook and it worked really well.

Mobile Printing – After downloading the Epson iPrint mobile app, I was able to easily find my printer and print photos from my phone.

PROS

  • Excellent Cost Effectiveness
  • Excellent Reliability
  • Easy to Use – Simple User Interface
  • Good Print/Photo Quality for Home Use
  • Easy Mobile Printing
  • Improved Scanning Bed Access (Compared to our previous HP printer)
  • Great All Around Home Printer
  • Built-in Duplex Printing

The Epson Expression ET-2750 Printer is the perfect printer for our needs  We have free printables, worksheets, and are always printing graphics, school work,  testing, and various assignments.  Having a reliable cost-effective printer helps us out a lot. The print quality is great.

If you need an all-around Copier, Scanner, and Printer, then this is a great option which does provide significant cost savings over ink cartridges and we highly recommend it.

 

 

 

 

Back To School: Featuring Armitron Watches- @ArmitronWatches

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We all know how heading back -to- school can be such a hassle. This means shopping for clothing, books, shoes, school supplies and much more. It’s a trip to the store that we sometimes dread, but we know it has to be done! Since 1956, Armitron has embodied and nurtured the spirit of individuality. Since pioneering many of the first affordable digital wrist watches, it has been Armitron’s mission to make stylish, functional timepieces accessible to every person.

Let me share with you our first Back-To-School feature for today which is the brand ARMITRON Watches.

Now the ARMITRON is a brand more so for your college student. We all know time is very important to a college student, they need to have a reliable watch so they can get to class on time. This is where the ARMITRON watches will come in handy for them.

Let me show you our first watch which is called the Silver Tone Day/Date Function Brown Leather Strap Watch.( https://www.armitron.com/collections/men-watches-occasion-casual/products/mens-day-date-function-leather-strap-watch?variant=21680965569)

 

While they may not be as traditional in appearance as white or black varieties, blue dial watches are a must-have accessory for gents. Whether a deep navy hue or a bright royal blue, these timepieces are sleek and cool in more ways than one. Thanks to their distinct and masculine color blue dial watches are also versatile. They’re stylish and sophisticated enough to wear with a suit to the office but also fashionable and contemporary enough to rock with chinos or jeans on the weekend. This elegant timepiece will offer your young college student far more than just a timepiece, it will offer many compliments when worn. His buddies will be amazed by the style and functions.

Let’s move on, now we come to the adventure ARMITRON Watch and once again, this watch is elegant, designed to turn heads no matter what occasion this watch is worn for. It’s their Digital Chronograph Square Dial Watch with Light Blue Resin Strap and Black Accents. (https://www.armitron.com/products/digital-watch-with-resin-strap-38mm?utm_medium=cpc&utm_source=googlepla&variant=41180633357)

This colorful square dial digital watches are guaranteed to fit your every mood, style, and workout. Which makes it a perfect back to school watch. Everyone is keeping track of everything and this watch does it in a beautiful way. It includes a 38mm square light blue case with gray accents and an LCD display. The Light Blue and Gray resin strap with a holed pattern and stainless steel buckle closure. Time, seconds, date/day, chronograph with lap time, alarm, countdown timer, 12/24 hour time and backlight with 3-second fade. That student in your life will never miss another class.

Finally, we have the Digital Chronograph Watch with Silver Strap and Silver Accents (https://www.armitron.com/collections/women/products/digital-chronograph-watch-30-5mm?variant=12303567421532)

The perfect everyday watch, this style can be taken from the classroom to the gym. This is a very fashionable, bold elegant style watch. No matter if you have a student or not in college this watch would make a perfect gift.

Whether if it’s the day they return to college for the first time or returning from college break they will definitely be wearing an elegant watch that will accent any outfit! Armitron provides quality and stylish timekeeping and has elegant timepieces to everyday functionality pieces. Check them out for your watch needs and purchase several for any occasion.

 

Back to School with Crayola Markers, Crayons, Colored Pencils & the New Silly Scents

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1903, Crayola produced the first box of eight crayons and sold them for 5 cents.

Since then, the Crayola brand has grown into a portfolio of innovative art tools, crafting activities, and creative toys that give kids the power to express all that inspires them as they explore, discover, play, pretend, and dream.

In 1984, Crayola became a wholly-owned subsidiary of Hallmark Cards and has since played a significant role in Hallmark’s personal development strategies.

The company carried the name of its founders, Binney & Smith, until 2007 when we changed our name to Crayola to reflect our No. 1 brand.

Crayola has called Lehigh Valley, Pennsylvania, its home since the turn of the century. Today, the company’s world headquarters and major manufacturing facilities are located there. Downtown Easton is the home of The Crayola EXPERIENCE®, our interactive brand experience where families can enjoy a day of creative fun and see how we make our iconic Crayola crayons and markers.

Great-Smelling Pencils Kids Will Love
This pack of 12 colored pencils features sweet scents, such as Cherry, Fruit Punch, Orange, Lemon, Green Apple, Beach, Blueberry, Grape, Cotton Candy, Licorice, Coconut, and Root Beer, that kids will recognize and enjoy. The pencils come in a whimsical pack adorned with Silly Scents characters.

No Need to Sharpen
Thanks to a convenient twistable design, these colored pencils never need to be sharpened. Simply twist the barrel to advance the pencil core and refresh the tip for clean, crisp lines without needing to use a pencil sharpener.

Plastic Barrels Provide Extra Strength
Crayola Silly Scents Scented Twistables Colored Pencils feature color cores encased in durable plastic barrels that offer added strength to keep both the pencil and the core from breaking.

Package Contents
12 Crayola Silly Scents Scented Twistables Colored Pencils.

Ideal for Home and School Projects

Colored pencils are an indispensable tool at home and in the classroom, ideal for creating and coloring maps, completing art or science projects, and making signs and labels. Crayola Colored Pencils have an easy-to-grip design for better control and are made with a thick, soft core, so they won’t break easily under pressure.
Smooth Colors for Mixing and Blending
Kids will love to use these durable, vividly colored pencils. Small enough to fit in a book bag, this portable box holds a variety of colors. The smooth colors are perfect for color mixing and blending as well as for practicing more detailed techniques.
Made from Reforested Wood
Crayola Colored Pencils are created from reforested wood instead of wood from old-growth forests. For every tree used in the manufacturing of Crayola Colored Pencils, a new tree is planted.
About Crayola: Art and Imagination
Crayola art supplies and activities help children express, create, and connect through colorful play.
Vibrant, High-Quality Results

Crayola Crayons provide color-loving kids with 24 hues that feature vibrant, long-lasting color. Amp up school projects and artistic endeavors with high-quality results. The variety of bright colors in this pack invites imaginative expression.
24 Classic and Fun Colors
Kids will love to use these vividly colored, durable crayons at home or at school. Small enough to fit in a book bag, this portable box is large enough to hold a wide variety of colors. In addition to classic Crayola colors, this 24-count box contains fun shades such as carnation pink, dandelion, indigo, and scarlet, so you can mix and match to create colorful drawings and bold signs.
Durable, Long-Lasting Crayons
Crayola Crayons can last 35 percent longer, based on square foot coverage against key competitors. Children can enjoy drawing more pictures and filling coloring books even longer.
About Crayola: Art and Imagination
Crayola art supplies and activities help children express, create, and connect through colorful play.
Package Contents
Crayola Crayons, 24 Count
Great-Smelling Crayons Kids Will Love

This pack of 12 crayons features sweet scents, such as Cherry, Orange, Lemon, Green Apple, Beach, Blueberry, Grape, Fruit Punch, Cotton Candy, Licorice, Coconut, and Root Beer, that kids will recognize and enjoy. The crayons come in a whimsical pack adorned with Silly Scents characters.
No Need to Sharpen
Thanks to a convenient twistable design, these crayons never need to be sharpened. Simply twist the barrel to advance the crayon and refresh the tip for crisp lines. You won’t need to use a crayon sharpener or peel off paper labels.
Plastic Barrels Provide Extra Strength
Crayola Silly Scents Scented Mini Twistables Crayons feature durable plastic barrels encasing the crayon core, offering added strength to keep the crayon from breaking if too much pressure is applied while coloring.
Package Contents
12 Crayola Silly Scents Scented Mini Twistables Crayons.
Great-Smelling Crayons Kids Will Love
This pack of 24 crayons features sweet scents, such as Cherry, Strawberry, Cinnamon, Orange, Popcorn, Lemon, Banana, Lime, Watermelon, Green Apple, Pine, Ocean, Blueberry, Cola, Wild Berry, Grape, Fruit Smoothie, Fruit Punch, Cotton Candy, Licorice, Coconut, Fresh Air, Root Beer, and Flower, that kids will recognize and enjoy. The crayons come in a whimsical pack adorned with Silly Scents characters.
No Need to Sharpen
Thanks to a convenient twistable design, these crayons never need to be sharpened. Simply twist the barrel to advance the crayon and refresh the tip for crisp lines. You won’t need to use a crayon sharpener or peel off paper labels.
Plastic Barrels Provide Extra Strength
Crayola Silly Scents Scented Mini Twistables Crayons feature durable plastic barrels encasing the crayon core, offering added strength to keep the crayon from breaking if too much pressure is applied while coloring.
Package Contents
24 Crayola Silly Scents Scented Mini Twistables Crayons.
Great-Smelling Markers Kids Will Love

This pack of 10 markers features sweet scents, including Strawberry, Lemon, Lime, Watermelon, Fresh Air, Blueberry, Cotton Candy, Marshmallow, Root Beer, and Caramel, that kids will recognize and enjoy. The markers come in a whimsical pack adorned with Silly Scents characters.
Slim Markers Ideal for Drawing and Coloring
These Silly Scents colored markers feature a thin barrel design. The markers are ideal for creating detailed lines, writing colorful notes, as well as coloring in larger areas.
Safe, Nontoxic, and Washable Formula
These nontoxic markers are safe for artists of any age. The formula washes easily from skin and out of most fabrics used to make children’s clothing for easy cleanup.
Package Contents
10 Crayola Silly Scents Slim Scented Washable Markers.
Back to school fun with Crayola markers, crayons, colored pencils and the new Silly Scents! Crayola has my favorite items for back to school. When I was a kid, Crayola supplies were my all time favorite because my mom let me use them as soon as she bought them and she stocked up because they always seem to be on sale around back to school time. My kids are homeschooled, but I still want them to experience back to school excitement which is why I love stocking up on crayola supplies just like my mom used to. We received these Crayola items and my kid’s eyes lit up just like mine used to as a kid when I got my Crayola back to school items. My kids quickly dug into these items and began coloring the day away. My youngest daughter handed me her coloring and I noticed right away that it smelled really good. It was only later that I discovered that it was because she had colored with the Silly Scent Markers from Crayola. Crayola’s new Silly Scent markers, crayons and  colored pencils are the perfect way to not only have beautiful artwork, but great smelling art work as well. My kids love testing out all the Silly Scents from Crayola and I love watching them create memories that are sure to last a lifetime! For a sure fire way to make back to school time fun and exciting for your kiddos, make sure you add Crayola to your back to school shopping list!