I haven’t even moved from my office chair in two hours and I’m exhausted.
Why am I exhausted?  Blame Gilt and Rue LaLa, two online sample sites that I’ve been glued to for the last couple of hours in hopes of snagging a Francesco Biasia or BCBGMAXAZRIA handbag, ultimately getting the BCBGMAXAZRIA Femme Fatale Medium Satchel, pictured below.  Yay!

In case you aren’t farmiliar with online sample sale sites like Gilt and Rue LaLa, the jist of it is that these sites provide shoppers (aka members) access, by invitation only, to luxury brands at prices up to 70% off retail.  Most online sample sales last 24-36 hours and feature hand selected styles from designers.  The catch is that there are only a select number of each item available so if you see something you like, you’d better put it in your shopping cart right away or you might lose any chance of buying it.. at up to 70% off!
That’s what happened to me in the case of the BCBGMAXAZRIA Femme Fatale Medium Satchel on Gilt.
I saw the bag, knew I liked it, but I didn’t put it in my cart and about 5 minutes later it was not available.  Luck for me, the shopper who had put it in her cart had 8 minutes to buy the handbag before it went back on sale.  I didn’t know when her 8 minutes started so I just hit refresh over and over waiting for the “Wait List” (you can be added to a wait list for items) button change to “Add to Cart” and it did!  What a relief!

I’ve been very happy with my two most used handbags, both Coach, but my favorite Coach bag is missing two pieces, my second favorite Coach handbag is not quite large enough for the trip, and I desperately wanted a black handbag so I went out on a serious and very time consuming search for the perfect handbag. The funny thing is though, I ended up with a tan handbag.

I gave up on The Sak Silverlake Bucket bag I was seriously considering buying because I couldn’t figure out what the true color of the bag was.. as you’ll see in this post.  I am going out of town next Thursday and wanted to find a handbag that could be delivered by Tuesday so please please let this bag be delivered by then!

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I’ve heard the phrase all-in-one a million times.  You have too right?  Well, the TEND-A-TOT™ is really really an all-in-one product for moms.  OK, so it doesn’t warm your baby’s food but it provides 6 essential functions that every moms uses (or wants to use!) every day.

TEND-A-TOT™, a product for infants through 3+ years old, has these 6 functions:

• Diaper bag
• Seat/chair cover
• Child carrier
• Shopping cart cover
• Stroller cover – Converts an umbrella stroller into a comfortable stroller eliminating the need for an expensive, plush stroller.
• Changing pad and coordinating bib
• and a matching clutch purse!

You can watch a TEND-A-TOT™ demo video here.  If you’re not a visual learner like me and prefer paper instructions you will find them on the web site.  The instructions are 2 pages long but I see them as not ‘complicated’ but really good, detailed instructions.  For a product that has so many functions and is really great at each one, I expect detailed instructions!  After you transform the TEND-A-TOT™ a few times, you can toss the instructions in your recycling bin and be declared a Tend-a-Tot pro!

What about washing the TEND-A-TOT™ you ask?
Products in the Premiere Line can be machine washed and can tumble-dry on low.  Urban and Elite Lines are dry clean only.

This is truly a one of a kind product that was created with busy moms in mind.  Moms can pick from lots of fabrics

TEND-A-TOT™ is available in many different colors/styles and ranges in price from $199 – $299.  The one you see here is the P1050 style and can be found on their catalog page here.  This style is sold out but there are 9 pages of styles/fabrics to browse on the Tend-a-Tot website.

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We are giving away the very Tend-a-Tot you see me wearing in the top photograph!
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Mia Bossi diaper bag sale at Gilt

“Diddly Darn!”.. as my mom would say.
I featured a Mia Bossi diaper bag earlier today and would you believe that Mia Bossi diaper bags are on sale at Gilt, one of my favorite online sample sale websites, now?
So, I guess you can temporarily ignore the $300 and over in my ‘3 designer diaper bags over $300‘ post when it comes to Mia Bossi.. for a day at least, while the Mia Bossi sale is on at Gilt.    As you may have seen in my 3 designer diaper bags over $300 post, Mia Bossi diaper bags are usually $300-$1000+. The Mia Bossi sale at Gilt is too good to pass up mom’s! Treat yourself to a great diaper bag for less than 1/2 the regular price.

Not a member of Gilt? Here is an invite link you can use to join free now.

Let me know if you’re able to get one.. they are selling out fast!an

Enjoy!

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Whether you want to treat yourself to a designer diaper bag (you deserve one!) or you want to add to your collection, you’ll find these three designer diaper bags to be well worth the money.

Kate Spade Nylon Stevie Baby Bag – $425

Kate Spade Nylon Stevie Baby Bag - $425

This Kate Spade sporty-chic nylon baby bag is ideal for moms on the go.  Featuring a waterproof lining and changing pad, side pockets for toting bottles, and a roomy interior for mom’s magazines or fresh clothes for after the sandbox, you’ll have access to everything you need.

• lightweight durable nylon with vachetta cowhide trim
• short shoulder tote with zipper closure
• 2 exterior pockets; interior double slide pockets and zip pocket
• solid waterproof nassimi lining
• ksny blind embossed signature on trim leather license plate
• 7.8″ drop length
• 14″h x 5.1″w x 11.7″d

Where to buy: Kate Spade

Mia Bossi ‘Reese’ Messenger Diaper Bag – $365

Mia Bossi 'Reese' Messenger Diaper Bag - $365

A convertible tote fashioned with a cute polka dot print features adjustable straps that snap on and off for use as a shoulder or stroller bag. The roomy interior is large enough for a laptop, providing all-purpose versatility, and a waterproof polyester changing pad reverses to soft fleece.

• Magnetic flap closure
• Exterior magnetic-flap pockets
• Interior zip, wall and cell phone pockets; key clip
• Main compartment zips out
• Approx. dimensions of changing pad: 16″ W x 28″ L
• Waterproof polyester lining
• Polyester/laminated cotton canvas

Where to buy: Nordstrom

Ramalama Ava Caramel Diaper Bag -$365

Ramalama Ava Caramel Diaper Bag - $365

The Ramalama Ava Caramel diaper bag is modern and stylish yet ultimately practical and easy to use. This bag is functional luxury and each bag is handmade with care using superior quality fabrics and leather. Imported from Australia.

• 6 internal pockets including 1 with zip closure, four external pockets (2 on the front, 2 on the back) with magnetic closures
• 1 pacifier/key clip
• Adjustable straps
• 1 Machine washable changing pad
• Several internal pockets including a zippered pocket for your valuables and a key clip.
• Made from ultra soft leather
• Available in chocolate or caramel

Where to buy: Bliss Living

I hope you enjoy these designer diaper bags as much as I think I would enjoy them… even if it’s just to look at them through the shiny screen of my MacBook.. hmm.. maybe I should sell my MacBook.. and get another Mia Bossi diaper bag?   Oh shucks.. another moment of ‘crazy mom’ just came over me.

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I love to carry a brightly colored ‘mommy bag’ in the summer time.  Despite the changing seasons and the fact that I shouldn’t be wearing dark clothes in the Spring and Summer, chances are I’m still wearing a lot of black and dull browns and grays because that’s what I feel comfortable in and I like to spice (cha pow!) up my outfit with a little burst of color and picking out the right diaper bag (or mommy bag) is a great way to accomplish some ‘spice’ without looking like I just rolled out of a gumball machine.  Because, after all, you know that’s what I will look like if I try to wear more than one color at a time.

Check out these bursting-with-color designer diaper bags; and what’s best about them besides their colorful beauty of course, is the price.  All of these bags are in the $100-$200 range and speaking from experience; will last forever.

1. Flee
2. Fluerville
3. O! Yikes Messenger diaper bag

Colorful diaper bags in the $100-$150 range

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I am all about bags these days. I even try to match my bag with my outfit.. that is a big deal for me. I’ve been using a beautiful bag from Baby Kaed called the Jacey and what is really great is that because it’s black I can wear it with most outfits. My daughter is 3 years old so I don’t travel with diapers and bottles anymore but I still carry an extra outfit for her wherever we go and the size of this bag is perfect for those of us who have to carry extra outfits, snacks, drinks, a microwave, and a laptop with us wherever we go.

The Jacey from Baby Kaed is a great size at 15 inches wide and 14 inches deep and the large outside pocket holds my over-sized (not because I have too much money in it.. I wish!) wallet and other things I need easy access to like my compact, lipstick, pens, a little notebook, etc.., easily.

Features:

• Expandable pocket on either side of the Jacey that holds a sippy cup or phone.
• The Jacey and other Baby Kaed bags come with a changing mat, zippered pouch, drawstring bag, pacifier pouch, key clip, and a wipes case.
• Leather can be wiped clean easily
• Wide, adjustable shoulder strap
• Available in 4 colors

The Jacey is an affordable $138 at babykaed.com and because of it’s timeless style and durability, you’ll have it for years.. so don’t hesitate!

You’ll find a great selection of bags at babykaed.com for every budget and style. I particularly like the Shyla and Masala.. check them out!

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