606 IHeart: Getting Organized with Thirty-One and a GIVEAWAY!

Oh yeah, you heard read that right.  IHeart getting organized!  Did you know?  It's sort of a weakness for this gal.

So imagine my endless giddiness when my pal Erica, gave me the chance to do a product review for a Thirty-One Utility Tote!  I have a thing for totes in general, but a tote that can completely conquer a multitude of organizing tasks is a dream come true! 

The Organizing Utility Tote is the bag that can do it all!!   It is approx 10"H x 15.5"W x 6.5"D!

I chose to actually use it to organize all things I use for organizing!  Because an avid organizer should organize their organizing items right?  I mean really, it only makes sense!

I decided to really put this bag to work, inside and out!  I started by placing an open top file box inside of the tote to hold all of my organizing inspiration and printouts!

That's right, my favorite inspirational book, my stash of Storage magazines, a notebook, and files filled with items for my Etsy orders, organizing printables and store catalogs for Style Tile ideas!

I just love how much is contained in one place!  And it's even big enough to hold my clipboard as well {it could also easily hold three ring binders!}

But what iHeart the most is the fact that the pockets on this tote are on the OUTSIDE of the tote.  This allows them to really maximize the space on the inside and outside of the bag!  Pure genius!  And there are 7 total pockets to use!

Here is how I have used the pockets to my advantage!

My label maker!

My stash of Sharpie pens {best writing tools created!}

Misc office supplies such as extra label maker tape, Scotch tape, a calculator, etc...

And my tape measure!

Yeah, if you are as good at math as I am, that means I still have a couple of pockets as spares to fill up!  Wahoo!

The best part is that the straps on this tote are actually long enough to make toting this tote around, completely easy on you and your body!  I get so frustrated when I find the best tote, and then the straps aren't long enough, especially in winter months when I have bulky outwear on....  And they are attached with strong stitching and grommets! 

And I absolutely can not forget to mention that there is something extremely durable feeling about this tote.  It's definitely made for the long haul, the quality is extremely noticeable the second you touch it for the first time!

So my overall review of the product?  Love!  That's says it all!

I plan on keeping this tote at my toes while I work at my workspace on all things Etsy, blogging, style tile and organizing related, and am smitten that I can just pick it all up and go wherever I want, whenever I want, without having to pack up a thing!  It's like a portable office!

I also know that many of you may be thinking, "Well Jen, good for you!  But I am not an organizing obsessed gal with oodles of organizing items... what's in it for me?"

Great question, glad you asked!  Do you like to craft?  Perfect for on the go crafters!  How about cleaning?  This tote would work perfectly as a cleaning tote to take from room to room.  Run a side business as a consultant for one of the many amazing companies out there?  This tote is great for keeping everything you need organized and on the go!  Are you a mom?  Pretty sure there are another 101 ways you could use this tote as well!

Time to give you one!  One winner will be selected to win one Thirty-One Utility Tote, in their choice of pattern!  The tote can also be embroidered with up to 2 lines with 7 characters each.  It is one of Thirty-One's best selling products!!

Sound fabulous?  Here is how to enter:

•  Leave a comment on the giveaway post stating "IHeart Totes" and for fun, tell me the fun way you would put this bag to work for you! 
• For a second chance to win, "Like" Erica's Thirty-One page on Facebook and let me know you did!
•  Giveaway is open from Monday, 4/11 through 9 p.m. central time Monday, 4/18.  One winners will be selected using random.org and will be announced here on this post on Tuesday, 4/19.
• Leave your email or blog address so I have a way to contact you when you win.
• Anyone in the US is eligible to enter. 

****  Here is the best part!  Erica has her own personal Thirty-One website, that you can checkout at any time to view their online catalog and to place an order for any of their amazing products, MANY which will assist in organizing as well!!  And if you order with Erica this week, you will receive 10% off your entire order, just go HERE to browse the products and place your order!  {The 10% will not show in your cart, it will be applied manually at the time your card is charged for the order}  ****

Thanks everyone and good luck!