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Just in time for going back-to-school (or back-to-fun!) Ban.do has some of the cutest desk and personal accessories around. To celebrate, we've partnered with Ban.do to give away eight of my favorite pieces to one lucky reader. This includes: ooh la la keychainbusy pencil case, blah blah thermal mug, rebel bobbi, crystal crush bobbi, sticky note setgiant gem speakeripad sleeve, (a total value of $152). Now you can have a little Ban.do at home, work, or school with these favorites!

Ban.do Giveaway

To enter, simply visit the Ban.do website and then leave a comment here telling me your favorite piece from their new collection. Entries must be posted by this Friday, September 5th, at 8 a.m. PST, and one winner will be chosen at random*.

UPDATE: Congrats Jazmin B. from Brooklyn, NY for being our winner this time!

*Sorry, limited to readers in the U.S. only. Please do not leave your email or web address in the body of the comment, only in the allotted boxes. $152 USD approximate total value. Winner will be contacted by email once comments close, and announced at the bottom of this post soon after.

1,222 comments

  1. I’m loving the GET IT TOGETHER PENCIL POUCH – STAY FOCUSED. Sometimes you just need a friendly reminder…

  2. I like the Hot Stuff Thermal Mug – “But First, Coffee”. I always seem to be in need of another thermal cup and this one is so cute!

  3. I love all the thins you picked. I think my favorites are the “oh la la” key chain, the scribble ipad case with the yellow zipper, and the “but first coffee” mug! So much good stuff!

  4. I’m so in love with everything on that site, but my favorite from their new collection is definitely the “blah blah” iphone case!

  5. I love the Back Me Up mobile charger; because lets be real, I’m addicted to my phone and this is way cuter than carrying around my cord!

  6. The mug that says “But First Coffee” is too perfect, I’ve been so sad I can’t find the 2015 agenda anywhere either!

  7. I love the busy pouch! With a new baby on the way I’m sure I’ll need some pouches to keep all of her little things organized!
    Thanks for the great giveaway!

  8. i’m obsessed with the sweet talk assorted pen set! i have over 200 pens on my desk and can never get enough of pens! would love to add these to my collection!

  9. It is very hard to choose a favorite from their new collection but I’ll go with the Blah Blah Hot Stuff Thermal mug. Thanks for the giveaway!

  10. Hi Joy! I love the “but first coffee” cup. And lots of their other stuff too, so cute!
    Thanks!

  11. Ohh. From their new collection, I love their Blah Blah Sticky Note Set. I’ve also always loved their shoe clips!

  12. My favorite new favorite piece from Bando’s new collection would have to be the sticky notes because I am always jotting down something to remember around my house so I don’t forget!

  13. Ohhhh its real hard to choose! I love em all.
    But mostly the twisted scarf and the rebel bobbi pin.

  14. drinking the second cup this morning, i noticed the “but first coffee”. that would be my favorite.

  15. Loving the assorted pens and blah blah phone case and been wanting one of those bobby pins for a long time!! Pick me please!! Ahhhhhh!! Thank you!

  16. The Rough Draft Notebook- Stay Focused is my favorite. You can never have too many notebooks.

  17. I love the Hot Stuff Thermal Mug in But First Coffee, so cute! I would love to win! Thank you 🙂

  18. The “I Am Very Busy” pencil case would be perfect to stash some cartooning markers in! I’ve ordered the matching planner,and it should be in my hands soon! Love me some ban.do pretties!
    On another note, my friend’s daughter who’s the same age as Ruby is absolutely obsessed with your Oh Joy! for Target line. She picks out something new each week and says, “Ooh, BitBit, get it! So pretty!” Last week we got the stacking mugs.

  19. But First Coffee thermal mug! My 16 month old has decided 4:30am is a great time to start the day so this mug really speaks to me. 🙂

  20. I love the ‘I am very busy’ print – I need that on my desk so people don’t bug me so much!

  21. I love the “But First, Coffee” thermal mug–that’s me every morning! What a cute new collection… 🙂

  22. i want everything, the blah mug is amazing, but i mean come on – I AM VERY BUSY – hilarious.

  23. Everything with “I am very Busy” is the best! But also the But First Coffee mug… would be perfect for those early commutes.

  24. Also a big fan of the “I am very busy.” pouch 🙂 I was hoping to get the agenda but it’s already sold out.

  25. I love the super cute quote pens. Nothing like looking down to see that perfect little message to brighten your day!

  26. I love the super cute quote pens. Nothing like looking down to see that perfect little message to brighten your day!

  27. I love the super cute quote pens. Nothing like looking down to see that perfect little message to brighten your day!

  28. I love the super cute quote pens. Nothing like looking down to see that perfect little message to brighten your day!

  29. I love the super cute quote pens. Nothing like looking down to see that perfect little message to brighten your day!

  30. I love the super cute quote pens. Nothing like looking down to see that perfect little message to brighten your day!

  31. I love the super cute quote pens. Nothing like looking down to see that perfect little message to brighten your day!

  32. I love the super cute quote pens. Nothing like looking down to see that perfect little message to brighten your day!

  33. I love the super cute quote pens. Nothing like looking down to see that perfect little message to brighten your day!

  34. I love the super cute quote pens. Nothing like looking down to see that perfect little message to brighten your day!

  35. I love the blah blah blah and gem coffee mugs. I’ve also been eyeing that gem speaker for a while. I love it all!

  36. I love the the “but first, coffee” mug and the stay focused print. It would look perfect in my cube at work!

  37. I have to go with “ART PRINT – I AM VERY BUSY”, as that seems to be my life slogan. Thanks for posting this! Have a great day.

  38. I’m such a sucker for chic paper products! I NEED (love) The Mega Babe notebook!! As well as the sweet talk assorted pen set to make all my doodles <3

  39. Definitely the “But First, Coffee” Thermal Mug. Just so that my coworkers finally get the message!

  40. Obsessed with Ban.do and obsessed with the I AM VERY BUSY art print! Also, I’m pretty sure Jen Gotch is my spirit animal #shesprobablydrunkallthetime

  41. Ugh, everything is SO CUTE! I love ban.do.
    My favorite from the new collection: the ooh la la keychain.
    And the I Am Very Busy print – love the gold and mint.

  42. My favorite item is the keep it real print, because that’s what I like to do 😉
    This as an amazing giveaway! Thank you so much for hosting it, Joy!

  43. The I am Very Busy art print would be great in my classroom! Good luck and happy back to school, everyone!

  44. Oh, the “But first, coffee” mug is perfect! Everything in the collection is great, but for me that mug is the must-have item.

  45. My favorite is the “I am Busy” Phone case! All you have to do is put your phone up to your ear and im sure everyone will get the picture! LOL.

  46. So many cute items! What a great giveaway. I love everything on their site and in their new line but the “Keep it Real” art poster (and iPhone case) stood out. I know exactly where I would hang it up! 🙂

  47. I love the “But First, Coffee” thermal mug. I don’t actually drink coffee, but I would fill it with hot chocolate and pretend to be a normal person.

  48. This dream package curated to perfection. I have never won anything, so here is a try,
    Love both brands,
    Xoxox
    Kat

  49. “I AM VERY BUSY” iPhone case is hilarious. My favorite item from ban.do new arrivals. Love it!
    If I had to choose to gift a ban.do item to someone though, it would be the “mega babe” keychain. I know the perfect girl for it

  50. I love the Sticky Note Set Blah Blah – would get lots of use around the office! Everything is super cute!

  51. I love the “But First Coffee” cup. The I am very busy stuff is funny (because it’s my pet peeve when people say that).

  52. How to choose?? The coffee mugs are amazing, but I think I’d use the Blah Blah sticky note set pretty much all day long and am in love!

  53. “But First, Coffee” – that is the perfect sentiment to describe my life! Bando always has the most on-point designs. 🙂

  54. Really into the “Mega Babe” keychain and “I Am Very Busy” pouch because I am a mega babe who is also very busy.

  55. I adore the stay focused pencil pouch. I’m always getting distracted (look at that stellar gem speaker!)so I love that there’s a reminder to get some stuff done.

  56. Somehow that giant gem speaker keeps winding it’s way through my subconscious, I keep finding myself thinking about it! I’m pretty determined to pull the plug, but would love love love to win all of these goodies! Bando is the best!

  57. The “Stay Focused” Notebook is my favorite out of the new collection! I love notebooks.

  58. “But First Coffee” – a moto to live by and definitely a must-have for the start of Fashion Week.

  59. I love their heart pins that I have so much!
    My fav is the pink jewel speaker and the iphone charger.

  60. I absolutely love the Hot Stuff Thermal Mug – But First Coffee! I always say in the morning “Less talky more coffee” then once I have my cup I am good to go!

  61. Aaagh so many great items to pick just one fave from… but I have to go with the sticky notes set. Love the “oui oui” notes on it and the “blah blah blah” ones the best. xoxo

  62. Just started grad school and my writing utensils would look perfect in the “I am very busy” pencil case!

  63. All the thermal mugs are hilarious! It’s hard to single out one thing when all te products have fun sayings and bright colors! Love it all!

  64. I love everything about the “I am very busy” collection. My sister has the adorable planner.

  65. I LOVE BAN.DO! All of their bobby pins are so cool but I love ooh lala and omg key chains!!!
    xx

  66. Of the new arrivals, I would pick the “I am very busy” iPhone case, but of course the gem speaker is the absolute best!

  67. My jam sesh’s would be 100 times better with the giant gem speaker which I am in love with ?

  68. I love it all but my fav is a toss up between the Hot Stuff Gem thermal mug, and the Sweet Talk pen set!

  69. I love EVERYTHING that says I am very busy. The phone case, pencil case, notebook. Gets the point across so hopefully people get the hint

  70. The “stay focused” print is a treasure! Would love to see it hanging above my desk, keeping me on track!

  71. omg love everything but this especially: Hot Stuff Thermal Mug – But First, Coffee
    thanks for the chance!!

  72. The hair pins are everything!!! I think the rebel pin takes the cake, if I have to choose just one. But I love them both!!

  73. But first coffee thermal mug! When is it acceptable to teach your 5 year old to make you coffee? 😉

  74. Oh man, how to pick just ONE fav?! I can think of some seriously sassy ways to use the blahblahblah sticky note set …

  75. I love the “But Coffee First” mug! It’s so totally me in the morning. I also love the “Mega Babe” keychain…also totally me! Ha! 😉

  76. I would just LOvE that blah blah blah mug for school. I can imagine my history teacher looking at me now with a funny face as I sip my coffee and pretend to be listening. 🙂 blah blah blah blah oh and that pencil pouch is perfect! ?? school is only fun when you have awesome stuff like this I swear!

  77. MEGA BABE keychain!!! My girlfriends and I would totally wear it. All their things are so fun and exciting, thanks for bringing Ban.do back in my radar and good luck to all the ladies!

  78. I´m a huge fan of stationary, for my 15th bday I asked my dad to buy me a stationary! I still dream of that. I have a huge pen-notebook-marker-collection!
    the sticky note set (oh lala) is awesome! =)

  79. I love their new collection!!
    My favorites are the notebooks, art prints, and thermal mugs!
    Thanks for the giveaway 🙂

  80. I’m pretty sure I need the “But First Coffee” thermal mug. Don’t we all feel that way most mornings?!? Ban.do is such a fun and colorful company!

  81. My favorite new item has to be the post its. I’m a huge believer in writing on your books, but you can’t really write all over your rented textbooks. I love the various sizes. Perfect for all ideas, great or small!

  82. I love the “I am very busy” art print – I would hang it in my office and point to it when coworkers asked me to do things 😉

  83. The “Girl Talk Bobbi Set- Oh Wow, Yay, Hurray” because sometimes my hair needs a little encouragement. 😉

  84. My mornings need the “But first COFFEE” thermal mug. It’ll say so much without me opening my mouth 😉

  85. As a college student that coffee mug is literally calling my name, so I can go to class stylish and ready with my mocha in one hand and my books in another!

  86. I adore the “I AM VERY BUSY” sign. It’d be perfect for my home office where I work remotely and am always concerned people will think I’m not busy even though I am!

  87. the sticky notes! I’m a sucker for fun and unique office every day products to bring more joy into my office.

  88. If I really had to narrow it down… I would say Sweet Talk Pen Set!I am such a sucker for Penssss!

  89. Sticky note set! As a full time engineering student and chocolatier my planner is a rainbow of sticky notes with assignments, deadlines, notes, projects, and reminders. Nothing makes being busy better than adorable accessories !

  90. I’ve always been big fan of their hair accessories, but I love the new “but first, coffee” mug. So cute

  91. I absolutely love the Mega Babe Rough Draft Notebook! I had to get one for myself for school! And the all the Get Around keychains are so cute too!

  92. SWEET TALK ASSORTED PEN SET. U will always find a piece of paper or where to doodle, but taking the notes with a cutier pen is a master move.

  93. I love the Sweet Talk pens and the “But first, Coffee” mug! Waiting for the pens to be in stock again so I can order them!

  94. I love everything Ban.do and was so excited to hear when they came out with drink ware and office supplies. After looking at the new collection I fell in love with the sweet talk pen set! I could see myself bringing these to class and the office. Cute things make the day go quicker! 😉

  95. I love “First Coffee” mug! I’m really glad I came across this giveaway, it’s my first time checking out this blog, and it is now on my list of dailies! The merch is absolutely adorable as well 🙂

  96. LOVE the “I am very busy” pencil case. When my toddler son plays, he says, “I have a lot of important work to do.” 🙂

  97. My favorite item is the giant gem speaker! I am a caseworker for Dallas county and this would look and sound awesome on my desk!! Ban.do is awesome. Thanks for having a giveaway! Awesome blog btw!!! #newsubscriber ?

  98. I LOVE the new “But First, Coffee” mug! I have enough coffee mugs to open a coffee shop, but that one is SO cute!

  99. The entire new collection at Bando is amazing! I was so sad that I couldn’t get the I am very busy Agenda, but then decided to order a bunch of other stuff from the website :p. Other than what I had already ordered, I adore the blahblahblah thermal mug and the keep it real art print!

  100. Whoo hoo! This is exciting! Found your blog via Instagram @shopbando and I had to enter ☺️
    I’m dying for… Well it’s a tie between the “get it together” pencil pouch and anything with Blah, Blah, Blah.

  101. I would love/ need the ooh la la key chain . It’s adorable and I’m always losing my keys. I just recently lost my car keys but thank goodness I had made copies of it

  102. The “but first, coffee” thermal mug is perfection! I would totally bring that to work with me every day.

  103. The “blah, blah, blah” sticky note set is adorable and would love to use it with my co-workers.

  104. How to choose,…it’s gotta be the thermal mugs. I’m especially digging the But First Coffee mug! ?

  105. Love love love all this. The “busy” pencil pouch is my absolute fav!! I’m a huge fan of bando and I’m so glad they caused me to stumble upon your blog! It’s so great!!

  106. My favorite new item is the but first coffee mug, my local store is out and i am waiting for their new shipment!

  107. I am very busy art print for no other rsason than what??? I am very busy! From class to work to sleeping & eating. I am always on the go! & when I get home at night all I need is a sweet and simple reminder of how busy I am… so busy that chances are I forgot to do something else.

  108. Great giveaway! Fave pieces are: I am very busy pencil case, But First Coffee mug, love Bobbi, sticky note set, flash Bobbi gold glitter/cantaloupe, ear buddies, etc etc!! (I wish the agenda wasn’t sold out!)

  109. I NEED the “I am very busy” art print for my new studio! (I AM very busy, and that comes out of my mouth at least 10 times a day).
    xoxo to you cheeky ladies.

  110. My favorite has to be the “but first coffee” tumblr. I am completely addicted to coffee and when I first saw this I went crazy a haha. I love this website and I’m happy to be entering, i hope I win! Fingers crossed big time!! 😀

  111. I am love with the new Hot Stuff Thermal Mug that reads ‘But first, coffee’- so appropriate! Thanks for offering this great giveaway, Joy, I love ban.do!

  112. Obsessed with the blah blah blah thermal coffee mug. Need my morning fix fame that cutie cup is perfect for it 🙂

  113. I love the “I AM VERY BUSY.” pencil pouch. It is a great item for my friends entering graduate school.

  114. The Rough Draft Notebook is too cute! I feel like it’s something I would have doodled myself.

  115. Love see the But First coffee thermal mug. Total white girl coffee mug and I cant get enkugh of it lol.

  116. The “I am very busy” print would be so perfect above my desk! I need a reminder to not take on more projects than I can handle. 🙂

  117. I like the Stay Focused pencil case, as well as the giant gem speaker. I just started a new job as a professor, and some desk accessories would be greatly appreciated to dress up my drab office!

  118. I love the pen set, and ooh la la keychain! They would make school much cuter, and more fun!

  119. Oh my gosh, I love the I am Very Busy Agenda and was going to order it, but it’s sold out already! Oh well. I think I’ll be ordering the print instead. 🙂

  120. Although I’m a huge fan of the GEM speaker, a close second is those adorable post-it notes! I work in an office and would love to spice up my notes with a little Ban.do love. Thanks Joy and Ban.do!!! #fingerscrossed

  121. Ahhhhh! It is so hard to pick only one! I love any of the “I am very busy” items because I am, in fact, “very busy” as well as the “But first, coffee” mug because every busy girl needs her coffee! Disclaimer: I am entering this contest while responding to work emails and drinking coffee!

  122. I’ve always loved Ban.do bobbi pins. They make bad hair days into super great hair days. But my favorite from the new collection is definitely the “I Am Very Busy” pencil pouch. Perfect for days working at the library.

  123. I have been wanting that gem speaker for so long, but from their new collection I must say I love the I am very busy pencil case <3<3!!!

  124. I love the Girl Talk headbands. The New Years one is cute, but the “Oh Yeah” one is my favorite.

  125. I’m growing out my bangs, so I love all of the bobbi pins! Especially the black and white dots/mermaid set!

  126. I love the blah blah blah coffee cup. I haven’t had coffee or tea since Jan 22nd this year. Found out my hubby and I were having a bundle of joy! I would LOVE to enjoy my first post-delivery cup of tea in this cup to celebrate this baby on a cool Fall night. ?

  127. I love Ban.do! They are so fun to follow on Instragram. My favorite is the Keep it Real art print. A good every day reminder.

  128. I loooove the planner/agenda (that they’re sold out of)! The sticky notes are a close runner up.

  129. I love all of ban.do’s adorable things! If I had to chose 1 item, I choose the Stripe w/a Heart Canvas Tote <3 🙂

  130. Between the blah blah blah cup and the I am very busy pouch, I’d be ready to tackle any snarky co-worker!

  131. Haha oh man the “but coffee first” mug is at the top of my list. Especially considering I’ve had 3 cups today and now at 6:00pm in the evening am seriously considering my fourth!

  132. As a teacher, I’m always looking for fresh ways to add some pizzazz for my “back to school” wardrobe. Those crystal crush bobbi pins are just the thing–adorable!

  133. Everything is sooooo cute! However, I’m totally obsessed with the ‘Rebel’ Bobby Pin. It’s so unique and lovely.

  134. ******Hot Stuff Thermal Mug******
    I already have it! I also bought some hair pins and bags and many stuff from this website! So bummed I didn’t get “I’m very busy agenda”…..:(
    I <3 shop ban do!!!
    I also love your new collection at target!

  135. I really enjoy all ban.do products! But if I had to choose one, I would stick to the back to school theme and go with all of their note taking products, notebooks, and planners. School can be a really dark place, if you are stuck at a desk all day in a dark classroom. I enjoy using all of ban.do’s colorful and fun designs on their products as it makes school a more fun and optimistic place! Every time that I pull my handy-dandy ban.do planner/agenda out I always get comments on it or asked were it is from! I just love ban.do products and would love to have some for my back to school supplies collection!

  136. I was just looking at Ban.do’s stuff a few nights ago! I’ve always been a huge fan of their products and love the Keep it Real print!

  137. Oh I just couldn’t possibly pick only one item as my favorite. I just adore them all!!

  138. My favorite is the flip side clutch in pink blush…it would go deliciously with my polka dot planner!

  139. Love the “blah blah blah” thermal mug… this would be perfect to take to work some days 🙂

  140. I lurvvvv the I AM VERY BUSY art print and I want to hang it up in my new (window) office ASAP! <3

  141. i go through sticky notes like crazy, so i love the blah blah version. happy back to school! i know i’m glad to be back. 🙂
    cheers!

  142. This giveaway is awesome! I think my favorite from the new collection is the I Am Very Busy iPhone case. So clever!

  143. LOVE the “blah blah blah” phone case! It’s totally what I do with my best friend whenever we have a free moment away from the kids!! So cute!

  144. Everything is too stinking cute, I love it all! But the Sweet Talk Pen Set + the Get It Together Pencil Pouch are at the top of my wishlist! 🙂

  145. I am loving the sweet talk pens!! But so hard to choose, everything is so cute! I want it all! 🙂

  146. I love the “STAY FOCUSED” notebook and pencil case! I could use a friendly reminder every do often!

  147. My favorite is the blah blah sticky note set! But really if everything was an option to pick as my favorite, I would pick it. 🙂

  148. I’m loving the STICKY NOTE SET – BLAH BLAH. I have a slight addition to cute sticky notes. LOL

  149. Without a doubt, my favorite item in the new collection is the “But first, coffee” mug. It’s perfect! Thanks for this fun giveaway.

  150. The mint green “Ooh La La” keychain decoration is my favorite because I just bought a preppy sweater 3-4ish days ago from Old Navy that says “Ooh La La” and it would match so perfectly with it! I’m obsessed with matching. I couldn’t think of a better gift.

  151. Love the sticky note set! Looks great on a desk and definitely a sweet way to brighten the day of those who receive notes on ’em 🙂

  152. HA!! Love the post-its, OMG key ring, and the coffee travel mug (but first, coffee)… Those pretty much sum it all up for me!

  153. There are no words for how much I love this collection!! Would be an amazing collection for me with being back in school & preparing for medical school!! I absolutely LOVE the but first coffee thermal tumbler, and the stay focused notebook (how appropriate!)

  154. Ah, I’ve been a huge fan of Bando for a while now (the author Emma Straub totally , but I’ve yet to own anything by them! I love the Mega Babe keychain.

  155. I think the “blah blah blah” thermal mug is just great. That’s what everything sounds like before my morning coffee.

  156. Ban.do is so great! I love everything but my favorite would have to be the blah blah blah cup 🙂

  157. Thank you for providing this awesome giveaway! My favorite newest addition to Ban.do is the Hot Stuff Thermal, But First, Coffee. Seriously. Words. I. Live. By.
    Good luck everyone! Fingers crossed xo!

  158. The “I Am Very Busy” print would be a lovely and snarky addition to my office. Thanks for the contest!

  159. My favorite thing from Ban.do’s new collection is the “I am very busy” art print! Love the colors and it would look so cute in an office!

  160. Hmmm. Can you even pick a favorite between the Sweet Talk pens and I Am Very Busy planner?.. I guess I’ll have to go with the pens! Who wouldn’t love a cute pick-me-up like that 🙂

  161. I really love the Sweet Talk Assorted Pen Set! Plus I’m really into the bright colors in their products!

  162. I’m really digging the “I am very busy” phone case. If I win, it’s going to look GREAT on my work phone. 🙂

  163. Adore all of it, but the post-its for my new job would be great! First time back at work after being a SAHM after so many years….

  164. I have to say, the “rebel” bobbie pin is my favorite! It makes me think of Rebel Wilson, and of the Ever After High dolls, which I love!

  165. I have to go with the blah blah thermal mug. For those times when someone just won’t stop talking but you can’t be bothered to stop drinking your coffee.

  166. The twist scarves are super cute! I’d love the black and white striped one to help wrangle my hair during the still sweltering Florida “fall” season!

  167. “But First, Coffee” mug, for sure. Juggling a toddler, work, and a busy busy life means CAFFEINE!

  168. OMG, I NEED that fancy bobby pin! So cute. Fav thing from the new collection has to be the rough draft notebook that says “MEGA BABE” on the front. Adorable!

  169. Obsessed with I’m very busy pencil case! Planning to use it when not feeling like talking. Teheeee!

  170. I love all of the “I am very busy” items, as this is such an over used phrase in my generation, it is fun to see someone making fun of the phrase, finally! Love Ban do!!!

  171. I love all of the bobby pins! What a perfect way to spice up your style! Also love the “But First. Coffee.” mug – for my friend who needs coffee first thing in the morning to function.