Packing and organising for back to school time can seem like a hassle at times. Something that can cause you to become frustrated and irritated, especially if you cannot find that one small item that your little one needs or if they dirtied their bag by accident at school and you have to figure out how to get it cleaned by the next day. Therefore, tote bags are a lifesaver not only for your little ones, but also for mommy.
Tote bags might seem like not much, but actually are quite versatile bags that come in various sizes and styles. A good example of one of these little versatile wonders is the Umbra Crunch Mini Tote, designed by the Umbra Design Group, of which got samples to review (a red and a grey one).
Features of the Umbra Crunch Mini Tote:
- 7 x 7 x 5 1/2″ (17.8 x 17.8 x 14 cm)
- Available in Blue, Red and Grey
- 100% strong cotton canvas bag with a laminated polypropylene liner
- Easy to clean which offers durability
- Two looped handles – makes transportation and carrying easy
- Versatile uses at the school, office, car or home
- Collapsible design ensures easy storage when not in use
These mini crunches can has a variety of uses, one being to organize your little one’s school things like toiletries, stationary and books which would make it a lot easier finding the things you need to pack for the next day, as life can sometimes be a bit of a rush. Another use for these little wonders is to pack your little one’s lunch in it for the day or important medicines they might need, that way they can easily reach it when they need it. It can also be used as a school bag, as many schools offer lockers or other storage spaces for children to store the things they do not immediately need to use the day, or it can be used to pack for school trips.
Not only do these mini tote bags make life a lot easier, but also the variety of colors it comes in means there is one for everyone and every use. The bright red one seems to be my little girl’s favorite, I have even found her packing some of her favorite toys into her mini tote, carrying it around from point A to point B at home. I have made the grey one my own, which I use to organize my shampoos, face cleansers and lotions in my bathroom. However the one feature of the Umbra Crunch Mini Tote that I am happy about is the laminated polypropylene liner that makes cleaning it a breeze, all you need is a damp cloth and voila, it is nice and clean. This feature is very important to me because as a mother of two, I have found that everything attracts dirt, no matter how hard you try to fight it.
In conclusion, I would recommend that you have a look at these mini totes, no matter who you are I am sure if you have no need for it as a parent, you will definitely find a creative use for it in your own life – that will surely make life a lot easier.
**Disclosure: I received a sample of the product to facilitate this post. No other compensation was provided and all views and opinions stated on this post are 100% my own.