My “SCHOOL” Tote

I can’t tell you the ExCiTeMeNt I have had over THIS:

It is seriously a homeschool mom’s dream bag!  Actually, it is any mom’s dream bag!  The possibilities are bountiful!!  In fact, I love it so much I’m going to order another one & use it for a diaper bag. 

I first saw it here, but didn’t even think about using it for my homeschool needs . . . until I spotted this one.

Why not just use a file holder?  Well, for one it is pretty :)  But honestly I NEEDED this! (REALLY Big Daddy, I did.  I REALLY DID!)  I’m constantly carrying my files, Well Planned Day Binder, pens, books, etc.) back & forth from the school{barn} to the house.  Not to mention days that we take school on the road & I’m cramming it all into a traditional book bag & digging for pens & DVD’s.  This bag was the perfect solution! 

So where do you get this bag?

Let me introduce you to my latest obsession:  Thirty-one

This TOTE-ally awesome bag is the Organizing Utility Tote.

I purchased both the small & medium open top file boxes from the Company Store, but I ended up using the small one so my Well Planned Day binder would fit too (+ there is still a little extra room to fit a workbook or book inside).   

 

The SWEET STORAGE of this bad boy is approx 10"H x 15.5"W x 6.5"D!

It has 5 fabulous exterior pockets (more than big enough for my crazy pen collection, flashcards, & even a water bottle!!).  Plus it has 2 mesh side pockets.

There is so much storage space I’m not sure what all to put in there!!  LOVE IT!!!

*Black is not the only color option either – there are 10 color options to order this bag in!!  And it was a VERY hard decision to go with the black over the circle spirals.

On days we are on the go, I simply pull the file box out & add the kids work or whatever we will need.  I stash a couple DVD’s in the side mesh pocket & a book on audio case on the other.  AND there is still room for snacks!!  And technically a pocket for everyone – making it super easy to tote each of their personal items around (pencils, snacks, iPods, small toys, etc.)

Okay, so how much? 

TOTE-ally affordable!!!   Are you ready?  Wait for it . . .  It’s coming . . . $25!!  Yes ma’am.  That is it. 

*I also chose to add the lovely personalization for $7 (I wish I would have put HOME above the school) & the file box was only $5.  Total I spent $37.  And I LOVE it sooo much I am going to ROCK this bag with all the pink girly necessities I possibly can.  Isn’t this going to make a GREAT diaper bag?  Just wait until I show you!! 

This tote is just the beginning of my new found love with Thirty-one.  There are so many fabulous organizing products that will truly rock your world.  I am still drooling over the catalog. 

I am sooo NOT a sales person – in fact, I got fired from a telemarketing job when I was younger because I told the caller the sales pitch was a bad deal when he flat out asked me.  True story!  And I sold my first car for $1500 less than the asking price.  Not because it wasn’t worth what I had it listed for, but just because I have ZERO negotiating/sales skills! 

BUT, I have fallen head-over-hills in LOVE with so many of the Thirty-one products I am seriously considering becoming a consultant.  I mean, my 2 obsessions – organization + bags!  Just ask Big Daddy – it is a VERY dangerous combination.  Since I AM having a baby & am in the middle of an extremely busy season of life, I decided to put the consultant venture on hold & host a party instead.  Here is the best part – YOU are invited!  Yep, it is an ONLINE party!  Go ahead & click HERE to drool over the catalog, make your list, & follow my blog over the next week as I highlight all my fav’s on my wish list & share some of the fabulous ways others have used these “functional & stylish products that will truly simplify your life!!”

Are you ready to PARTY?

*There might even be a chance to win a FREE product for those of you that place an order during my party *Sept 1-5!