this giveaway is now closed. congratulations to the winner & thanks for participating. thanks to Brooke for sponsoring!
Brooke Van Gory. Have you met her? ...I have. And she's fabulous. And her work is fabulous. I've been searching for a new tote bag, cause it's (almost, God willing) Spring time & I need new bags for new seasons. It's kind of like water... I require it. Anyway, I couldn't find one I really liked or that I felt was worth the money in my bank account, so I started chatting with Brooke. And guess what? She said she could make a tote! And after talking with my friend, Madison, I knew I needed a bag by Brooke!
We picked out some fabric & I decided it was worth some money in my bank account, so she got to work. Very quickly. I knew Brooke had a ton of orders that she was in the middle of, but she squeezed me in to her schedule. In the midst of other orders, she found time to complete my bag & showed me pictures! I was in love. I couldn't wait to get my hands on it. So she tossed it in the mail. And there we sat. For 8 days. 8 days. Did I mention, Brooke lives about 20 minutes from me? I spent the week anxiously running to the mailbox (best week of Tucker's life during this yucky Winter crap). And everyday I didn't see it. I began to assume that my mail lady had heard how great Brooke is & she'd obviously taken the bag for herself. Finally, on Friday (like I said, 8 days later) I opened my mailbox & saw the box. Hooray!
Here's the basics (directly from BvG on Etsy):
The Fundamental is a generously sized tote-style diaper bag. It is perfect for daily running around, for trips to the park, or to leave with a sitter. A bit smaller (not by much) then The Expedient this bag was bult to allow for plenty of room inside to allow for diapers, blankies, toys, and bibs, and 2 outer pockets for "mommy things".
This bag is also daddy friendly! How do I know? Because my diaper bag loathing husband carries one! And so does his brother, also a new daddy! I do find that with the male crowd, however, they tend to like solid colors of duck cloth for the whole bag.
This bag has 2 large flap pockets on the inside, and 2 smaller pockets on the outside. It is fully lined for durability, and can stand on it's own. Also on the inside, is a small zip pocket, to keep any items that you need to keep hidden. The bag closes with a tab closure and metal magnetic snaps.
Measurements:
Height: 13"
Length:13.5"
Width:4"
Strap length: 23"
Strap Drop: 13"
This bag is also daddy friendly! How do I know? Because my diaper bag loathing husband carries one! And so does his brother, also a new daddy! I do find that with the male crowd, however, they tend to like solid colors of duck cloth for the whole bag.
This bag has 2 large flap pockets on the inside, and 2 smaller pockets on the outside. It is fully lined for durability, and can stand on it's own. Also on the inside, is a small zip pocket, to keep any items that you need to keep hidden. The bag closes with a tab closure and metal magnetic snaps.
Measurements:
Height: 13"
Length:13.5"
Width:4"
Strap length: 23"
Strap Drop: 13"
I love that there's 3 sections on the inside- 1 for my wallet & other mama stuffs, the middle for food & snacks, B's water, & a change of clothes & the other side for wipes, wetbag, etc. Because I sell Cookie Lee Jewelry, I always have a few catalogs in my bag & whaddya know? The outside pockets seem to have been measured perfectly for them!
Update: Brooke has offered up a discount of 10% on any purchase from now through March 31st. Use the code "Big City Baby" in the notes to seller. That. is. truly. fabulous.
Want to get your hands on a faboo bag or other item? Here's how:
Update: Brooke has offered up a discount of 10% on any purchase from now through March 31st. Use the code "Big City Baby" in the notes to seller. That. is. truly. fabulous.
Or you can win a matching (to mine) tote bag here! Brooke has generously offered up a Fundamental Tote (in the same colors as mine) to one of my lovely readers!
This entry is mandatory & must be done to qualify to win: Go to Brooke's Etsy Shop & tell me your favorite item. Be sure to include your email address or another way for me to contact you. If I can't contact you, you can't win. Got it? Good :)
Extra Entries:
1. Subscribe to my blog. Be sure to confirm it; this will be verified (worth 2 entries- comment separately for each).
2. Follow my blog publicly via Google Friend Connect.
3. Grab my button; let me know where it is.
7. Follow @mandyw526 & @crossbones_inc on twitter. Leave your twitter name on the comment.
8. Tweet this twice daily (minimum 4 hours apart)- Win a fabulous BVG tote bag from @mandyw526 & @crossbones_inc: http://bit.ly/a8A8HT
9. Blog about this giveaway; let me know where the entry is.
Giveaway ends March 28th at 9pm CST. Winner will be drawn via random number generator & will be contacted via email/twitter/text. Winner has 24 hours to a respond before I will draw another winner. Thanks for participating & Thanks to Brooke Van Gory for sponsoring!!!
277 comments:
1 – 200 of 277 Newer› Newest»Love the expedient bag! And I love your bag as well! I am a sucker for stripes!\
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I love this giveaway!!! I am coveting an oversized Expedient bag with a outer clip on wetbag. (I have linked my husband up to the site and am keeping my fingers crossed he will get it for me for my b-day!!)
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Can'd decide between The Expedient Weekender and the fundamental tote! Would love either one!
I am really wanting to get one of her UP SIZED The Expedient Weekender or Diaper bag, because I think it would be perfect with 2 in cloth diapers.
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I'm totally loving the FUndamental bag. But for all things crafty since I don't have a baby :)
In houndstooth would be lovely too!
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I don't have yo button since I don't know how to work them but I have your blog linked in my blogroll on the website :)
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I would love to have one of her wet bags! I forget to pack one in the diaper bag at least once a week. If it's clipped on the outside I'll know it's there and besides, I never have room on the inside!
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i have had her shop hearted for a while now- saywah78 :o)
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Well I have really been eyeing a tote like yours =) but if money weren't an issue I would totally get the Expedient Weekender.
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I love the oversized Expedient bag
I really want her Birds of Norway diaper/weekender bag. I love Purple and Fushcia.
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I hearted the Birds of Norway bag.
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I really like the expedient bag!
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I love the UP SIZED The Expedient Weekender or Diaper bag!
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I added the UP SIZED expedient weekender to my favorites!
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i love all the bags but most of all the wet bag that matches!
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I love the birds of norway diaper bag.
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I bought a Tote and a Wetbag from BVG!!!
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I love the "UP SIZED The Expedient Weekender or Diaper bag" Green and pink...
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i am in LOVE with her custom expedient/diaper bag.
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My favorite item from Brooks shop is her awesome wet bag! But the fleece longies rock my socks hardcore Lillian loves hers!
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I am SO excited by this giveaway! I REALLY want a quintessential or an expedient bag w/ the wet bag accompaniment. It hasn't been in my budget, but maybe one day....
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