When you have kids, it’s #totesbig or go home. Seriously, you’ll head back to the house because you forgot something essential. Here’s a view inside one of my go-to bags, a super huge Cath Kidston messenger bag (similar version here) that easily fits all the stuff I need for a quick trip out of the house. I gave up my nappy bag a long time ago and switch between bags depending on what we’re up to–this is my short trip everyday bag and I usually take a back pack if we’re bring along snacks and water bottles. I try to never leave without a colouring book and pencil case full of crayons in case we need to sit still for a while. For me, I always bring lip gloss, sun glasses, tissues, a little purse with our Luas cards, a pen and paper, and business cards (you never know when you might need them). And of course my keys after I learned a hard lesson. My Ruby & Ginger mini change bag is still an essential part of our kit since Alex is still in nappies. As the boys are getting bigger and more adventurous on the playground, fun band-aids (ok fine, plasters) are probably something I need to keep with me all the time. My DSLR and a spare lens fit perfectly in the bag with a protective insert. And of course, there’s bunny, Nate’s best friend and companion.
Cath Kidston are running a competition until the end of September to win their newest tote. All you have to do to enter is share what’s in your bag and whether you like it #totesbig or #totessmall (I know, I know). So are you going to show off what you got?