Do you have a set of girl tools you keep in a junk/tool/catch-all drawer in your house, or do you have to go rummage in the garage through the greasy man stuff to find the right tool? Someone gave me a set of my own tools at my bridal shower – many moons ago. It consisted of a small hammer, screwdriver and pliers. I’ve loved having my own tools and I always know right where they are. I thought it was such a great idea, that I’ve repeated giving that kind of gift when the occasion arises. A few times, I’ve even found some fun flowery print tools, and keep a supply on hand for future gift giving. I’ve often wished I had my own power drill, rather than have to use my husband’s hefty drill.
Well, This year, SKIL Power Tools has joined the fight against breast cancer by partnering with Susan G. Komen to launch their โTools for the Cureโ campaign. Ten percent of the unit price of every pink iXO sold between August 1, 2012 and December 31, 2012 will benefit Susan G. Komen for the Cureยฎ, providing a minimum donation of $100,000 to the organization.
You can go to www.SKILiXO.com and learn all about SKIL tools and view a short video to see this handy little cordless power drill in action.
Light weight and versatile, the SKIL iXO cordless screwdriver is the one tool you’ll never want to be without, whether you’re changing batteries in a toy, installing blinds, or hanging pictures.
The palm-sized pink SKIL iXO Power Screwdriver features:
Lithium-ion battery which holds a charge up to 18 months.
Battery fuel gauge that shows battery life.
SiteLight LED worklight for better visibility.
Forward/Reverse Indicators which shows drilling direction.
Multiple drill bits included for different uses.
The size is perfect to fit in your hand, and no matter how tough the job, you’ll feel your feminine lady power take charge with the pink color! I think the Pink SKIL power drill is a perfect gift for Christmas, a Bridal Shower, or for any special woman in your life.
One lucky reader will receive a pink SKIL iXO Palm-Sized Screwdriver kit complete with a 4V max palm-sized cordless screwdriver, right angle attachment for hard-to-reach places, five piece bit set, charger and pink carrying bag. The pink iXO comes with all the great features of the original iXO Cordless Screwdriver, but with the benefit of helping to support a great cause.
October is breast cancer awareness month, so show your support by getting on board with SKIL and the “Tools for the Cure” campaign, and order your Pink Power Drill today!
This giveaway will end at 12:01am ET, on 10/25. To enter, fill out the rafflecopter below.
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Be sure to follow SKIL in their efforts, on facebook and twitter.
I was provided with a SKIL iXO Palm-sized Screwdriver to facilitate my review. All opinions expressed are my own.
Bobbie says
Okay that is just to cute and in my favorite color, pink!
Amber Edwards says
I LOVE it!!! My husband has his own big manly power drill; but I want something for me! And this is SO my style! Plus I love that it’s pink and they support Breast Cancer awareness.
Kallie Greenly says
I’m not a fan of turning everything pink “for the cure”. I do think that every adult (regardless of gender), should have and know how to use basic tools and power tools.
Debi@ The Spring Mount 6 Pack says
I love when companies support a cause, and I agree with everyone should have basic tools and know how to use them.
Elizabeth Towns says
I can understand that kallie – not everything. But I do love pink tools. That keeps anybody from ‘borrowing’ my tools and the claiming them as there own. That happened to me – as a divorced mom I make sure I have the tools I need to do odd jobs around my house and that makes the men in my family think they can ‘borrow’ them and then just keep them because what do I need with those kind of tools? Yeah, I think I am gonna get pink ones. Lemme see ’em keep those! Woo hoo!
Brooke says
Nooooo, with this Mr. Determined might have an excuse to ask me to fix something! ๐
Alyssa Andrew says
I think its a good idea to know the basics with tools for home and cars etc ๐
Nancy says
How cute. I love it!
Mary Waters says
I have my own sets of screwdrivers and such – my honey works on bicycles a lot, so his tools are GROSS! I’d love to win this!
jessica hager says
I think all women need their own special colored tools. Atleast it might keep the men from borrowing them.
Deana Kneen says
Absolutley. Because they don’t always know how to put them away!
beth m says
I think that women should get their own tools if their husband doesn’t want to share his or if she is single and wants her own; it’s up to her.
Melody says
What a cute little drill. Thanks for sharing!
Amanda Seibert says
I love pink tools!
Maralea says
I have my own hammer and screwdriver! I like to keep mine nice and clean, hubby not so much! lol
Emily R says
Ohmigosh this is so cute! If I don’t win, it’s def going on my Christmas list!
Karen Knight says
I would like to have my own tools. They would be nice to grab when I needed and not have to deal with my husband’s dirty tools.
Fran says
Yes I do.
Nikki Kelley says
I can NEVER find my husband’s tools when I need them…. I need my own!!!! ๐
carol roberts says
no i think we can share well maybe
Kathy M says
i have been asking for my own tools for years! and if it’s pink, hubby wont want to use it!
Lucy Sinker says
yes I do. When my hubby comes home from work he sleeps all day so if something needs fixing I can do it. He works nights, so I can do somethings when he’s sleeping. Plus I won’t have him over my shoulder telling me how to do things ;).
Barrie says
I use my hubby’s tools for around the house but they are big, combersome and NOT MINE!! LOL! MINE would ALWAYS be charged and ready to use.
rebecca woodin says
I would love some tools that are MINE ๐
Suzanne B says
I used to have my own tools until my husband got a hold of them. He never puts them away in MY toolbox. LOL
jeanne jewett says
I think all women should have power tools and know how to use them. And just to note… I NEVER SHARE MY TOOLS OR TOYS! (It’s not just a testosterone issue!)
Thanks for the chance1
Motherhood on the Rocks says
Love the pink screwdriver! I actually had more tools than my husband when we moved in together though! lol
Amber Edwards says
I think husband and wife can Share tools, but it’s always more fun to have my own set, so I always know where they are. My husbands tools are never in the same place twice…I need my own so I can actually use them when I need them. ๐
Heather Thiel says
I think that both men and woman should know how to use tools. It doesn’t matter to me if we have our own set of tools. I share everything with my husband, and he wouldn’t care if the drill was pink or neon green!
Patricia Mohl says
I think having our own would encourage us more. That way we don’t feel like we would damage anyone tools because they belong to us only.
Jennifer Rote says
I just need ones my son won’t use! He is always losing them, lol
Lisa Brown says
Oh, yes. We need our own.
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Paula Okleshen says
This is adorable! Love the idea of having some of my own tools…then I will always know where they are.
Joyce Raymond says
I think that it’s nice to have “me size” power tools and I wouldn’t really care what color they are as long as they are powerful enough to do the job.. I feel like almost everything in the month of October is pink these days and it is starting to get to me.
Sandy VanHoey says
Yes, I definitely do. My daughter has to be the handywoman in her homne and her hubby doesn’t want to learn. My other daughter does also often because her hubby knows how, but doesn’t do it. So yes, we need our own that is ours
Arlene mullen says
Yes because my husband is always mis placing his when I need themlol
anne harris says
yes, i believe women should have their own tools!
Christina says
I don’t know about all women having their own tools, but I would love to have my own tools. Hubby always says I take “his stuff” and that I don’t put it back where “it belongs” and he can’t find it when he needs it LOL. I always put stuff back where I found it… its usually HIM that leaves it somewhere and doesn’t remember where he put it lol. So I’d love my own tools and tell him that he can’t touch them ๐
Tosh says
So I have to admit that I don’t have “My Own” tools! What a great idea to have tool just for women!
Ronni Keller says
I have a hammer & a screwdriver… and now, I need some POWER tools!!!
Kaitlin Miller says
Yes! My husband uses and loses them every time !
Rachel Robertson (Azrael) says
Of course we should! I would love to grab a tool that doesn’t have dirt or grease all over it!
Sara Mcconville says
yes bc they always misplace them
Sonya says
I don’t think the guys will use the pink ones….so they won’t go missing
Gina H. says
Yes women should have their own tools.
beth hoppe says
i guess woman should have their own
debbie says
Of course we should have our own tools.
Casie says
My husband is a Millwright and takes alotta the tools with him on the road. I dont think he would be taking this pink set with him!!! Would love to be able to find tools when needed.
Charlene says
I would *love* to have my own drill!! I could finally do some of the projects I’ve wanted to around the house without waiting for hubs to do it. And yes, it is a pain having to reach for his greasy tools to do it. Yay for SKIL for recognizing our needs while supporting a wonderful cause!!
debbie jackson says
Oh yea……..and the pink color might help keep them away LOL
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Leanne says
Yes!!! I like my own tools because I can keep the. Organized my way! Plus wt all the feet DIY projects on Pinterest, a girl needs her tools!!
amy pugmire says
sure! because my hubby likes to keep his together it would be nice to have my own.
K.Pugh says
I think All women have the tools they need to survive.
These happen to be adorable tools that can be used around the house.’\
Thanks for the chance.
Shawn says
I think it is great to have my own tools just for me.
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Brynn says
Sure why not haha! ๐
Karen Medlin says
yes, so we don’t hear the men grumble about us women using his tools
megan says
I’m all for women having their own tools, but can’t we share too?
missyj says
I have my own tool box & my household knows not to touch it. I love they mow have tools for women
Meagan Paullin says
I think that it’s definitely important for a women to know how to use basic tools. If making them pink help them get more interested in learning than that’s awesome!
Natasha Blair says
I love that this is for a good cause! And it is empowering to be giving away tools that are made for women! Love this!
Carla Coe says
I think that it’s a sweet thing to have “our” own tools. Years ago I got my single mother a set of pink tools for Christmas. She loved them!
Jeanette Mays says
The colors make it easier to keep track of what tools are yours, but I think everyone should know the basics for using tools. You never know when you might have to fix something quick.
Debi Booth says
Love the pink…means I stand a chance of keeping it! =)
Crissy D. says
No, he lets me use his tools, so I would share mine with him
Seyma Shabbir says
No, it is better for him to do all the work. we have enough!
Julie says
nah we share the tools he does it mostly but I am a good helper
Karen says
Yes I do, most men don’t want anyone touching their tools including their spouse so I think woman need to have their own as we..
Sarah Welte says
no…TJ is pretty good with letting me use all his tools. But, I do love that it is pink ๐
Suzanne D. says
Love these tools. So cute. And great they are for a good cause!
Denise kunkle says
I think men and women can share tools. And why not make them pink ๐
Alison C says
I definitely think women should have their own tools. I used to have my own toolbox and tools. My husband is notorious for never putting his stuff away. He has taken over my toolbox and leaves those tools all over the place too. I should win the pink skil cordless screwdriver because maybe the colour would make him leave it alone! I have hidden my dremel from him so he can’t leave it out some where.
Thanks for the chance to win!
Jennifer Shelton says
I love the pink! If I had the money I would buy one just to support Breast Cancer Awareness. I lost my grandma to breast cancer years ago. ๐
Jennifer Shelton says
I definitely think women should have their own set of tools. If anyone else’s husband is like mine he is always losing his tools. I would hide this from him and it would only be for me!!
Cynthia R says
i think pink tools makes a woman more likely to use them
Kathy S says
I have had my own tools for many years!
FrancineS says
I have no problem sharing
Karly says
I don’t think women need to have their own special-colored tools.
Jessica Bagwell says
Yes, and they should be pink!!! =)
sarah banes says
oh yes then we can tell our husbands to leave them alone ๐
Lisa Elrod-Jones says
Absolutely! We have two daughters that I say are their fathers sons! lol Both of my girlss have mini pink tool sets and often times work on their own cars and put their own things together (computer desks etc)!
GIRLS ROCK!
Emily Lyon says
They sure do Lisa!!
Heather Wone says
Absolutely! ๐
LISA BLUMENSTEIN says
YES I DO THEN I WOULD NEVER LOSE THEM AND ALWAYS KNOW WHERE THEY ARE.
Elisabeth Wellington says
sure, why not? men always have tools they dont let women use!
Kat says
Would love love love to win this!!!
Betsy Rubendall Barnes says
I do think I should have my own tools, then I can fix something right away instead of 6 months later.lol ๐
Elizabeth Stocker says
Definitely! Then they will actually be where you left them!
Amy L. Norman says
I love tools that are designed for a woman’s use. I think it is nice for my husband and I to have our own tools. Some of his tools are bulky and difficult to use.
Krista, mother to 4 says
Nope – I like being able to steal his, but I don’t mind having my own for some things…
Ruth chu says
yes i hate using his
Andee says
My tools always get borrowed and never put back in my toolbox. I love this is pink (boys are afraid to touch pink) and supports a good cause at the same time!
Danielle Fouts says
YES because I can never find my husband’s tools! Although with my luck, he’d use it when he couldn’t find his and then I would never get it back lol
Tammy S says
I think women should have their own tools. but if he wants to help, I’m not stopping him. ๐
Tina Harris says
Yes I do believe women should have their own set of tools :0) In our house I’m the fixer so all the tools are Mom’s tools :0)
Sarah Muennix says
We all use the same tools in my house but I like the idea of the breast cancer support tools – a constant reminder to keep on top of your health!
Dan says
anyone that want to have tools, should have tools. ๐
Renee McBride says
Love the pink tools and see nothing wrong at all with tools for women separate from men.
Shelbie Johnston says
I have always had my owm tools, I have always been a fix it myself kinda gal, man or no man, doesnt matter to me ๐ But I do adore PINK!!!
Betty says
I do, I have my own tools and my husband always blames me for taking his!!
Cassandra Eastman says
If my husband keeps losing mine then yes! ๐
Teresa F says
Yes! I have a set of pink tools at work that are only for me. Guys seam to never return anything that they borrow but I’ve had pretty good luck keeping my pink ones ๐
gypsy thomas says
Sure he wouldn’t want to use my girl colored tools anyway ๐
Jaime R says
YES. Because He takes MINE and then I cant find them! haha
I try and stash a screwdriver somewhere for ME to use with out going to get one from the tool box, and he moves it All The Time, lol THANKS for the chance to WIN
Mary Diehl says
I think women should have their own tools and know how to use them. I have my own little tool box to help me out when I need a small job done and don’t have to wait on him. if he wants to help when there, I don’t stop him. lol
Carolyn says
Yes, because I can always find my stuff since I put it where it belongs after I use it.
Amanda Garvin says
These are adorable! I want to give them as Christmas gifts!
Christine Sinclair says
I could get a lot done around the house!!! ๐ Lots of projects here as a stay at home momma ๐
Tracy L says
I think women need their own set of tools as I can never find where my husband puts tools when I need them.