If you haven’t read “Booties in my Briefcase by Amanda”, you don’t want to miss it! We love her sense of humor and we’re thrilled to have her doing a guest post series with us! Amanda has been kind enough to arrange our next giveaway with her 31 consultant, Becky Schappacher, for a FREE Thermal Tote from 31! Keep reading to find out more about Amanda’s favorite 31 products and how to enter into this great giveaway! Thanks Amanda!
In the spring, I had a “Ladies Day Out” party with massages, cocktails, a 31 consultant, and a Premier Jewelry consultant. Once all the orders were in and I received all my hostess credits I studied the 31 catalog day in and day out. I wanted everything in it! I have to say I am happy with my choices, and I got everything I wanted, some gifts for my mom, sisters, and MIL. The sick part is… I still want more!! I have used the Tote-Ally Awesome Tote as my pool bag all summer. I am “Tote-Ally” IN LOVE with this bag. It has a pouch that hangs at the top of the bag for money, your pool pass; your keys hang right at the top on this cool little hook so you don’t have to rummage through wet towels for them…
…with your two screaming kids in tow (b/c they don’t want to leave to pool or because you were too busy enjoying the sun that you passed the window for nap time!).
I am sorry for that trying image! Welcome to my life.
OK back to the bag… There are two side pockets for sun screen. I can fit 4 towels (actually could fit more but I haven’t needed to) in this bag, pool toys, sunscreen, dry clothes, my diaper pouch (which is the Zipper Pouch from 31), and my Lunch Tote (the Thermal Tote from 31). I can’t say enough about this bag. I LOVE LOVE LOVE IT!!! It is made of this awesome material, which does not absorb water. I can set the bag down in a HUGE puddle by the pool and it doesn’t soak up the water!! I can keep my wet towels in the bag and the bag does not stink with that nasty wet towel smell.
My favorite bags!
My diaper “Diapes and Wipes” pouch is made of the same type of material. I can fit 3 diapers, two swimming diapers, and a travel pack of wipes in this little zipper pouch. I love it! I throw it in my purse, the pool bag, glove department in our vehicles, etc. It is great to have this on the go! I bought so much stuff there is no way I can blog about all of my “carefully thought out purchases” in one post. I have been completely satisfied with the quality of each item.
Adorable bags for the kids!
My daughter, Ava, sporting her backpack!
The last bag I want to tell you about is the Lunch Tote (Thermal Tote)! Everyone ordered one of these totes from my party. The Ladies at work talk about our love for this tote almost daily at lunch time. I can fit my breakfast and lunch in it for work. When I am out and about with the kiddos I fit two drinks for each of us and snacks in it! I do not go to the pool or anywhere without it!
Another thing I love is that you can get anything and everything Personalized… I mostly use my monogram or my last name. I have however done some cute sayings like “Mamaw’s Goodies” for my mom’s Thermal Tote, and “Wash Me” on the Tall Utility Bin for my sister’s dirty laundry.
Love how organized this keeps everything!
If you have not ventured into the world of 31 yet… check it out! WARNING: be careful… you will get addicted! If you would like to place an online order you can go to Becky’s website! If you decided to reap the benefits and host a party please contact Becky Schappacher at: beckyschap@cinci.rr.com.
What you need to do to get an entry for the giveaway: Please take a look at the website and leave us a comment telling us what your favorite 31 product is or one you’d like to try! We will use random.org to pick the winner at Noon on Sunday, August 28th . Happy browsing ladies!!! (If you’d like an extra entry – you can post about this giveaway with a link, on your facebook page!)
The August special is 15% off everything in the catalog! This has never before been offered!
Oh the temptations! I may just do some early Christmas shopping!
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I love the skirt purse with the new denim skirt!
Funny! The picture of Ava was not planned! I was taking pics of the bags and her and Austin kept jumping in the pics! HAMS! Thought you would enjoy that!
I like the xxl Everyday Tote and the Retro Metro bags.
I love the crossbody bags! :-)
I have the square utility tote in the kids number pattern. It is GREAT for holding all of Connor’s Cars cars. Especially Mack the semi that is too big to fit in anything else! I love the magazine basket for toilet paper idea & love the wall home organizer!! Boy do I need that!!
I posted on my Facebook page too!
everyday tote
I really want the hang up organizer in the parisian black
I like the xxl Everyday Tote and the Retro Metro bags.
My kids each have their own All-In-one organizers to keep their toys/books organized in the car when we are out and about and for trips. It helps to eliminate messes building up!
Great review of the Thirty One bags… I don’t have any yet but think after your review I must get one. Sound like they make awesome bags that keep a mom organized!!! Hope I get the opportunity to try one out. Especiallyu the Tote-Ally Awesome Tote
Thanks Julie
I'd love to have an organizing wallet in Hampton Taupe Jaquard!
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Everyone ordered one of these totes from my party??
My first order came in the mail yesterday…lots of great stuff. Now I still need the retro metro bag and some zipper pouches!
I like the retro metro bag in herringbone thanks
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Can you let me know if the pockets on the tote-ally awesome bag could hold sippy cups and how does the bag close?
Hi Heidi – Yes, the pockets will hold sippy's!! The bag closes by a tie. It also has a pocket inside that hangs from the top and that zips. It has an option for a shoulder strap. Very fun tote!! I'd love to help you out…my email address is beckyschap@cinci.rr.com and my Thirty-One website is mythirtyone.com/86055.
Question from Heidi: Can you let me know if the pockets on the tote-ally awesome bag could hold sippy cups and how does the bag close?
Yes there are two huge side pockets that would hold sippys perfectly. The bage has a two strings you tie to close it or you can purchase a scarf and loop it through the holes and close it that way as well. I didn't purchase the scarf. The ties work fine for me… Half the time you don't even really need to tie it… nothing will fall out it is a deep bag! I LOVE IT! I you need a rep Becky's info is above! Take Care! Hope you love your purchases as much as I do!