Thirty-One Product Review
October 17, 2013 in Reviews by Anna
I recently met an independent director with Thirty-One Gifts. She provided me with this Thirty-One product to conduct this review.
Prepare for a collective gasp, as I have to admit that I’ve never used nor owned any Thirty-One product! (And…there’s the gasp I’m imagining!) Having said that, I would be living under a rock if I had never seen the products before. I most definitely have and I’m certain most of you have too. You know, Thirty-One, people! The decorative bags of all shapes and sizes that serve every purpose imaginable!
Before we get to the review, let me share a few things she told me about Thirty-One!
First of all, it’s appropriate that we’re doing this now because the first catalog came out ten years ago in October of 2003! Happy 10th year, Thirty-One!
The first “office” was in Scott and Cindy Monroe’s basement!
If you wonder where the name Thirty-One came from (like I did), wonder no more! It came from Proverbs 31!
Now, on to the review!
I was given free products to conduct this review, but as always my opinions are my own.
I decided to give my Thirty-One product a thirty-one day challenge. Don’t worry, I didn’t take 31 pictures, but I took a few. I chose to review this organizing utility tote!
I used this tote in a variety of ways. For a week, I replaced my diaper bag with the tote. I found there were reasons that this is not a diaper bag…nor is it meant to be one. I also used the tote when we went to church, but since there is no cover, I couldn’t keep the boys out of my stuff and slowly provide them with entertainment. Instead, they just wanted everything all at once.
One of the very first things I noticed about this Thirty-One tote was that on one side, there were three pockets, but on the other, only two. At first I thought, “Why not have three on each side?” But then I tried it on. Ah-ha! There’s a spot for me! I liked how the space between the pockets allowed the bag to rest nicely against my body. And, if you didn’t know it, Thirty-One allows you to get personal with your purchase! This spot also provides a place for such personalization.
When I packed for a short family road trip to a relative’s house for a pool party, the tote held a change of clothes for four people, two beach towels, bottles of water, regular and swimming diapers, all sorts of sunblock, my wallet, some toiletries, and my camera (which is obviously not in the picture.)
When I went to a writer’s conference, the tote held all of the books I had purchased, my notebook, several handouts and folders, my business cards, and a cardigan to keep me warm.
What I have found myself using the tote for the most often is hauling books to and from the library for all of my reading roundups. (If you missed the last one, it was about firefighters and fire safety.) This bag is deceiving because it can hold more than you think, before you even fill the outside pockets! If I was still teaching, it would be my teacher bag.
The only thing I would add would be an interior pocket so I could slip my keys, phone, or cash and credit cards inside it. That way they wouldn’t fall out the top or be on display in the exterior pockets. Other than that, I think I’m in love!
In addition to the totes, I like some of their thermals, the collegiate spirit gear, and the Free to Be Collection.
What Thirty-One Gifts product do you like the best?
ohh the large utility totes.
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Oh! I have seen those around town for sure! Seem to be very popular! Good luck!
Don’t worry, Anna…I have seen Thirty-One stuff around, but don’t own any and have never made it to a party either. ;o) But looking at Katie’s site, that Retro Metro Bag in Plum Awesome Blossom looks…awesome!
Hey Lisa! I am not alone, I guess. Apparently there’s a nice file box that fits inside the tote in this post that is perfect for teachers to carry things back and forth too. Good luck!
I’ve never heard of thirty-one before but I can really use that tote.
Oh yes, Melissa…With Homeschooling and taking things here and there, the tote would be great for you, I’m sure. Good luck!
I love the City Weekender!
Nice choice, Karen! Good luck!
I love the hang up family organizer!
Thanks for linking up at the Friday giveaway linky at Satisfaction Through Christ! I’ve also pinned your giveaway to my giveaway board and pray that it brings you some extra traffic and entries!
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Awe, Christie, You are so nice! Whenever I have a giveaway I’ll be sure to link to you again since you’re going the extra mile to pay me a visit here and pray for me too! Oh, and we could all use more organization in our families, am I right? Good luck!
I like the large utility tote in island damask.
Good choice and good luck! Thanks for entering and stop by again some time!
I like the Large Utilty Tote!
Good Luck and come by often! I love getting comments from new readers! You’d get a lot of use out of that large utility tote, I’m sure!
I love the large utility tote. I need a place to put all these toys.
Rachel, toys have taken over our house too! I put them all in the boys’ rooms, and yet they become scattered everywhere in no time! Good luck and come back to visit!
I love the utility totes. I think we ALL do!
Yes, Stephanie. I agree! A lot of people seem to like those large utility totes! Good luck and come back!
Super Organizing Tote! It is zippered which I love!
Cara, I almost wish this bag had a zipper or a zippered section. I guess you like the zipper because you want the organizing tote to stay organized! Good luck!
Hi Anna- The “Super Organizing Tote” Item Code: 3893, actually does have a zipper! I liked it because If I can remember to keep the zipper closed- all my stuff won’t fall out in the car 🙂 Nice to know you read the comments! Great Giveaway 😀
Thanks for the tip, Cara! (and, yep…I try to interact on here and all my other social media platforms as much as I can. Just have to make the time for it!)
I’d love to try the little caddies.
Good luck and come back for a visit often!
I love the Fold N File. I’m very eager to get one!!! Thanks for the chance to win!
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Well, Hello Shirley! I’ve heard the fold n file goes well with the tote I reviewed. I guess a lot of teachers like the combo. Can’t wait to check out your blog and come back often! Good luck!
I really like the retro metro weekender in teal mod dot!
You’re the second one to say you like the weekender, Jennifer. Maybe you’re ready for a weekend away! Good luck and come back to visit often!
I love the Cindy Tote and the Retro Metro Bag!
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Looks like you have a few bags in mind if you win! Good luck and hope to see you back here often!
I love the retro metro bag. I want one in every print!
These retro metro bags look to be a popular item! You’re funny…every print!? Gotta love that! Good luck!
I love the Fold n Go Organizer!
Anything to help us (try and) stay organized, right? Good luck!
the keep it caddy is tooo cute and useful looking
Smart, practical, and attractive…I get it! Good luck and come back often!
Car Essentials set would be perfect!
Good choice and good luck! Hope you come back often!
I love the Vary You Versatile Bag in Jade
Nice choice. I wish you luck and hope to see you around here often!
I really like the Large Utility Tote in Sea Plaid.
A lot of people seem to like those large utility totes! Good luck!
I love so many products! I really like the Metro Retro bag
It is hard to choose, isn’t it? They have so many different styles, but they all seem so practical. Good luck!
I like the casual cargo purse and the metro retro bags. I need something to carry all minE and baby’s stuff!
At least you are thinking ahead of what you’re going to be carrying! Good luck!
I like the utility totes.
Those are very popular…just saw some in use today while trunk or treating. Good luck!
What’s not to love?! i really like the totes, organizers and the weekender!
You are not alone, Erin. There seems to be a lot of people that can’t get enough of Thirty-One! Good luck!
I love the casual cargo purse
You sure narrowed it down. Well, I wish you luck and hope to see you around here again!
The free to be carryall is nice.
It is nice! Good luck and we’ll see you around here I hope!
The organizing utility tote looks perfect!
Yes, I keep seeing those everywhere it seems! Good luck!
I like the Retro Metro Weekender in plum awesome
I like that color too. I wish you luck!
Lunch Break Thermal
When I met Katie, that was the one thing everyone kept asking about. Very popular at the sale! Good luck!
My fav: https://www.mythirtyone.com/shop/productdetail.aspx?prod=4226. Vary you versatile bag. In jade.
Who doesn’t like something versatile, right? 😉 Good luck!
Free to Be Crossbody
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Good choice and good luck to you! (I’ll have to check out that mom planner…I feel like I have several different planners for all sorts of things these days!)
Anything in the “Hoo’s Chilly” pattern. It is so adorable. I love 31! Thanks for the review and opportunity.
You are welcome! I’m glad you found me here doing this review! It’s nice to come across something you love and even better when someone’s giving it away right? 😉 Good luck!
I have been wanting a large utility tote for awhile
If you’re like me, you’ve seen several people using them for all sorts of things! Good luck!
when you have one child, you lug around a diaper bag. When you have two, you no longer need a diaper bag. You need something more like this. It holds water bottles, snacks, change of clothes, diapers, artwork, etc. I would love this bag.
I like to organizing tote in Woodblock Floral
Good choice! Good luck!
Sometimes you feel like you need a rolling suitcase! LOL. Oftentimes I barely take anythng with me anymore and it’ll be my luck I get stuck on the side of the road with nothing!
I love the vary you
Good luck Andrea and come back often!
My favorite is the Retro Metro Crossbody purse in Jade.
Good choice April and good luck to you!
I like the Retro Metro Wallet. It looks fun and functional. 🙂
I like fun and functional too! Good luck!
I like the organizing shoulder bag in the big dot print from the fall collection.
Vary You Backpack Purse
I would love to have the Super Organizing Tote
I would pick the vary you backpack purse.
I like the thermal tote
The Retro Metro Bag is adorable and looks big!
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