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Simply-Bags {Review & Giveaway}

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Simply-Bags is an specialty online retailer with a vast, and I do mean vast selection of bags and totes. Their bags can personalized or monogrammed and work great for yourself or make a very special gift. You will find everything from photo bags to cosmetic bags to laptop bags and so much more.

When trying to pick a bag out to review, I was a little overwhelmed by such a wide variety and it was hard to narrow my choices to just one bag. In the end I finally decided on this fun pink and brown duffle, complete with my name in pink embroidered on the front. Not only did I love the color combination but I really thought the pink crocodile detailing was a lot of fun and I really needed another workout or weekender bag.

I didn’t know what to expect in terms of quality since I had never heard of Simply-Bags. I was afraid that the duffle would have a cheap, flimsy feel like many duffles I have had in the past. I was pleasantly surprised when I felt my new bag for the first time. The material is thick and soft and in no way feels cheap. There are two side pockets on the outside, perfect for holding small items like keys or a cell phone. There are also two zippered pockets on the inside. I love that there are 5 metal feet on the bottom and that added personal touch of my name. I couldn’t be more thrilled!
If you browse Simply-Bags I think you will understand why I had such a hard time narrowing my choices. Here are some of my other favorites:

Isn’t this lime green contemporary floral beach tote fun?
I would love this sassy red crocodile travel bag for weekend trips.

I thought this picnic cooler tote would come in very handy for trips to the beach or park with my family!

If you are a bride to be, be sure to check out their bridal section for some great options for you and your wedding party. If you are looking for something to honor a college student you don’t want to miss their college bags which currently features 16 colleges and more on the way!

Simply-Bags has offered to give one of my readers a bag of their choice up to $40!

Win it: Visit Simply-Bags and tell me which bag is your favorite.

Want more entries? (As if you don’t want more chances to win a bag!) After answering my question do any of the following and leave a comment telling me what you did. Each is worth one entry unless otherwise noted. Your comment is your entry so please leave the appropriate number of comments for each extra entry.

-Follow my blog publicly
-Subscribe to my feed in a reader or by email
-Follow me on twitter and tweet about this giveaway
-Fave me on Technorati
-Add my current button to your blog
-Add my Let’s Hear It for the Boys event button to your blog
-Blog about this contest and link back here and to Simply Bags (3 entries)
-Make any purchase from Simply Bags (10 entries)

This contest will end on 8/3/09 at 11:59 pm CST. U.S residents only. The winner will be drawn via random.org and contacted the next day. Please be sure to leave me a way to contact you if it is not available in your profile. The winner will have 72 hours to respond before I draw another winner.

About Emilie

Emilie is a mom of three boys ages 12, 11, and 7. She loves to share recipes and crafts along with stories about parenting, travel and awesome products. Favorite activities include watching football, cuddling with kids and spending time in the kitchen. Not a fan of laundry, nagging, or drama. Join her here and on her dessert blog, ohmysugarhigh.com where she shares her love of baking!

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  26. Night Owl Mama says

    July 20, 2009 at 5:04 am

    The sport duffle bag in black and white would be perfect for my dd who is in Baton/Pom Pom and needs a bag to carry all her things.

    nightowlmama at comcast dot net

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  34. andersonann48 says

    July 20, 2009 at 5:41 am

    I love the INSULATED LUNCH TOTE ! This would be perfect for my grandson who will starting Kindergarten this August.Thanks,A.Anderson

    Reply

  58. MOMFOREVERANDEVER says

    July 20, 2009 at 7:53 am

    mrs.mommyyatgmaildotcom

    count me in

    Everyone have a great week!Laptop Messenger Bag
    Item# MIL-02-3460

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  62. auntrene says

    July 20, 2009 at 11:31 am

    Wow, what a tough choice, I love the Photo bags, the college bags are great except I didn't see Ohio State.
    I really like the Cooler bags and The Canvas Travel Tote is my fave.

    Thanks for the chance

    itsjustmerene2003 at yahoo dot com

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  78. Courtney C says

    July 20, 2009 at 1:13 pm

    There are so many cute ones to pick from, but I think I would pick the Ocean Blue Canvas Duffle Bag. I'm about to have a 3rd baby in Oct. and it would be great for baby's hospital bag!

    Reply

  84. peg42 says

    July 20, 2009 at 1:39 pm

    There's so many great bags to choose from. I kept changing my choice, but I finally narrowed it down to the Crocodile Tote Bag in Red! What an amazing looking bag. Thanks so much.

    Reply

  115. amanda says

    July 20, 2009 at 4:23 pm

    I like the monogrammed travel tote, the UNC college bag, and the nurse bag (my sister is a soon to be nurse)… so many to choose from!
    oheeyore at hotmail dot com

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  119. Migdalia says

    July 20, 2009 at 4:42 pm

    I like the Jute tote purse. So adorable and would fit my coupon bags perfectly!

    -Migdalia
    migdaliamart at gmail dot com

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  133. Shooting Stars Mag says

    July 20, 2009 at 8:46 pm

    so many options. I really liked the Classic Tote Bag for an example.

    -Lauren
    lauren51990 AT aol DOT com

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  142. Bill and Lorie Shewbridge says

    July 21, 2009 at 12:18 am

    I absolutely adore the pet tote in black, and I know Nano would love it, too.

    Thanks for the amazing giveaway.

    Reply

  160. marleenandlouie says

    July 21, 2009 at 6:54 am

    I narrowed it down to two totes. I really love both of them. The insulated cooler bag, PG2330 and the Picnic cooler tote, ASC308SC. I really like them both, and thanks for the intro. I will keep these in mind for after the draw. Thanks for the chance to win.

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  175. Stephanie says

    July 21, 2009 at 1:39 pm

    oh my gosh!! how in the world can i pick just one? i think my favorite is the large quilted tote bag…but don't bet money on it! there are soo many i love!!

    Reply

  180. AmandaSue says

    July 21, 2009 at 2:14 pm

    So many pretty bags! I like the Photo Diaper bag Pink and Brown Trim. Thanks for the chance!
    unforgetable_dreamer_always(at)hotmail(dot)com

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  212. Jessilyn82 says

    July 22, 2009 at 6:39 am

    The Picnic Cooler Tote Bag would be perfect to take a few sandwiches and a bottle of wine to the lake, very cute!

    Reply

  227. katie says

    July 22, 2009 at 4:30 pm

    Just ordered a tote to bring to work with me everyday!

    love the Stylish Diaper Bag in turquoise/ Brown with MCC on it….LOVE it!

    Reply

  236. grannyvon says

    July 22, 2009 at 10:00 pm

    Your right it is so hard to choose. I chose the Spice Patent Leather Handbag with Montegram 1st Y, Last P, Middle B. on it. This looks really expensive, I love this bag. Thank you for the entry. ybutler@oppcatv.com

    Reply

  245. savvytangerine says

    July 23, 2009 at 2:37 am

    I really like – and could use – the laptop tote, Item# AC-IMP038.

    savvytangerine(at)aol.com

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  259. Whimsical Creations says

    July 24, 2009 at 1:25 pm

    I would love the green floral beach tote with my last name in royal blue.

    melanieadey at hotmail dot com

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  268. "Miss" Anita says

    July 24, 2009 at 10:21 pm

    I don't know how to pick an absolute favorite, but I really like the Stylish Beach Tote (item #DEST-56148).

    roseinthemorning [at] gmail [dot] com

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  284. Terra H. says

    July 26, 2009 at 7:24 am

    I have the Let's Hear It for the Boys event button up on the right hand side of my blog.
    partymix25(at)hotmail(dot)com

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  297. Jackie says

    July 27, 2009 at 2:35 am

    My daughter will be leaving for college. I'd love to get her the Laptop Tote (Item# AC-IMP038) or the Polka Dot Tote (Item# BSKY-QSD2719)in brown/pink.
    Thanks for the review and giveaway!

    Reply

  300. Kimberly says

    July 27, 2009 at 6:10 pm

    I've been looking for a good red purse for a while, so I'd like the crocodile tote bag in red. 🙂

    Reply

  315. Leane says

    July 28, 2009 at 5:39 pm

    My FAV bag at Simply-Bags is the Men's Travel Bag (in Black on Black color)….super sporty, yet chic. (Can you use the 'chic' term when discussing men's gear?!?)
    AND I LUV the Monogram…very nice touch. Plus, being personalized seems like it would make it easier to find if you are flying or traveling with a large group.

    my-bloggy-mind{dot}blogspot{dot}com
    webleane {at}yahoo{dot} com

    The Picnic Cooler Tote was my first choice, because I think I would use that bag the most. But, I chose the Men's Tote for my son so he can have a travel bag of his own, like we do. It is always nice when you are traveling–to have something personal.
    That Crocodile Travel Bag is so HOT, though….

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  316. Leane says

    July 28, 2009 at 5:41 pm

    I follow your blog publicly….

    Great giveaway!

    Thanks so much to you and to Simply bags for the chance to win!!

    my-bloggy-mind{dot}blogspot{dot}com
    webleane {at}yahoo{dot} com

    Reply

  317. Leane says

    July 28, 2009 at 5:41 pm

    I am an email subscriber….
    my-bloggy-mind{dot}blogspot{dot}com
    webleane {at}yahoo{dot} com

    Wonderful giveaway!
    Thanks for all you do!

    Reply

  318. Leane says

    July 28, 2009 at 5:43 pm

    I have your 'baby loving' button on my bloggy sidebar:
    my-bloggy-mind{dot}blogspot{dot}com
    webleane {at}yahoo{dot} com

    Reply

  319. Leane says

    July 28, 2009 at 5:43 pm

    I have your 'Let's Hear it for the Boys' event button featured on my bloggy sidebar:

    my-bloggy-mind{dot}blogspot{dot}com
    webleane {at}yahoo{dot} com

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  327. Alice H says

    July 29, 2009 at 1:53 pm

    The 'cool diaper bag' is my favorite – thanks for introducing this site to me! alicedemskehansen at gmail.com

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  338. Anonymous says

    July 31, 2009 at 5:37 am

    I adore the Crocodile Travel Bag, its so gorgeous! Thanks for the giveaway!

    luckymegs1981 AT yahoo DOT com

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  364. Linda says

    August 1, 2009 at 10:52 pm

    Really cute bags! I like the Trendy Business Bag; but it was sold out. My next favorite was the Shoulder Tote Bag.
    Lindad4 at cox dot net

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  367. coriwestphal says

    August 2, 2009 at 3:29 am

    I'd like to get my daughter the Stripe Canvas Tote. She wants a bag just like that for school this year instead of a backpack. Thanks!

    Reply

  382. makeetis says

    August 2, 2009 at 8:21 am

    I would get the Men's Travel Bag with my hubby's initials on it. He needs one for his trip he's taking.
    brewerchickey78(at)yahoo.com

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  425. Grandma Cat says

    August 3, 2009 at 6:30 am

    I was going to pick the red Betty Boop purse because my sister collects all things Betty. Then I saw the Quilted Paisley Back Pack. Gorgeous!

    Reply

  437. camper223 says

    August 3, 2009 at 7:52 pm

    This was hard choosing as they have so many great looking bags and totes to choose from

    Giraffe Travel Bag

    Thank you so very very much

    camper223[at]live[dot]com

    Reply

  446. joannaonthelake says

    August 3, 2009 at 9:44 pm

    I love so many of the wonderful bag designs and my favorite is the Isabella's Journey Bag. It is so unique, the fabric is gorgeous and I love the colors for the Fall Season which will quickly be approaching us! Thanks for the chance to enter.
    joannaonthelake@gmail.com

    Reply

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