6.30.2011

Scout Deano Bag

Happy Thursday!

Again, I'd like to reiterate from yesterday's post, I'm sorry for my lack of commenting this week.  It's been hard enough to get my posts written.  I am missing all of your blogs though and am hoping to catch up soon!

Today's post was inspired by Leigh, over at Hines-Sight Blog.  She recently wrote a post that was called "Packing a Boden Swimsuit and Much More in My Pool Bag" (see here).  I love reading all her funny antics as a busy, Southern mama and in this post she did not disappoint!

The phenomena she explained is one any mama or babysitter understands--going to the pool with kids involves a lot of PACKING!

When I go to the pool, river, or beach by myself I pack a cute little Pink & Green crab beach bag that perfectly holds a bottle of sunscreen, my towel, and a few magazines or books.  Once I started taking the Cuties to the pool, though, a few years ago, it quickly became clear that my cute little bag wouldn't cut it.

I, therefore, decided to purchase a much bigger cute bag:  The Scout Deano bag!  All the super cute moms at the Cuties' country club have them, so I fit right in!

Poolside with my Scout Deano!

This is my third summer of carrying the bag almost daily and it is still in great shape!

The thing is huge!

My Deano bag usually contains at least three beach towels, a few pairs of goggles, diving sticks, lots of sunscreen, sunglasses, magazines, books, a cosmetic bag, lunchbox and more!  It is literally HUGE!!

Scout also makes the cutest storage bins, coolers, trash bins, lunchboxes and more, always in bright, preppy prints!

I am loving some of this summer's prints and am thinking I might have to get myself another Scout something!

"Spirit Liftah" for $7?  YES, PLEASE!

"Packin' Heat"..I'll take that too!

An insulated "Cool Clutch" would also be a nice addition to my Scout collection!

Don't you just LOVE the print on this "Uptown Girl"?

Do you own anything made by Scout?  How do you keep track of all your pool gear?

Be sure to hop on over to my giveaway and 15% off Mary Kay sale if you haven't yet!  Click here!

Have a great Thursday..it's almost the HOLIDAY WEEKEND!
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29 comments:

  1. Let The Tide Pull Your Dreams AshoreJune 30, 2011 at 7:41 AM

    Awww...you look too CUTE!!! I am also loving that tunic. Today is the last day to vote in the Lilly Lovers contest...wish me luck! xx

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  2. Hilliary MeisnerJune 30, 2011 at 7:53 AM

    These bags are adorable!! I love the bright colors!

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  3. Emily | RecentlyJune 30, 2011 at 7:57 AM

    SUPER cute! Blogging is almost like a full time job isn't it? I love it so much, but some days it makes time management crazy difficult!

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  4. The enchanted homeJune 30, 2011 at 7:58 AM

    You look so chic poolside and it looks like you could fit into that bag, but what a great bag...love the size, I always have TONS of stuff, from towels to snacks to tons of sunblock and of course way too many magazines and books!

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  5. AbbyJune 30, 2011 at 7:59 AM

    I've never heard of that company, but it looks great! Your bag is huge! I love the prints ;)

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  6. EmilyJune 30, 2011 at 8:11 AM

    you're adorable, cute cover up and bag!

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  7. meganJune 30, 2011 at 8:36 AM

    you look so cute with that big ol' bag! :) i have a medium sized Scout bag to take on the boat and I love it!

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  8. UnknownJune 30, 2011 at 8:37 AM

    I need that bag!! You're adorable :)

    Have a fabulous Independence Day weekend!

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  9. ClaireJune 30, 2011 at 8:40 AM

    I gave Mr. C's mommy a Scout wine bag with a lovely bottle of wine the first time I visited their house and it makes the perfect hostess/I'm-staying-at-your-house-for-the-weekend gift!!!

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  10. AnnieJune 30, 2011 at 8:45 AM

    I've been looking for a big bag like this and this is just perfect!

    And PS - don't worry about commenting etc on everyone's blogs - you are so sweet to worry but all of us understand life gets in the way!

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  11. The Wanna-be Southern BelleJune 30, 2011 at 9:05 AM

    Love the pattern you have! And LOVE Scout bags!! Nothing better for the beach pool or travel in general :)

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  12. Peyton @ When All Else Fails SmileJune 30, 2011 at 9:14 AM

    Love the bag, I've never heard of it, I'll have to check it out!

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  13. LindseyJune 30, 2011 at 9:16 AM

    I love that tote! I think you could carry the kids to the pool in it! Everything from Scout is so cute, but I have yet to actually buy anything.

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  14. alexis @ bloomed in juneJune 30, 2011 at 9:43 AM

    I love it! so cute and such fun prints

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  15. AmandaJune 30, 2011 at 9:46 AM

    I think you could fit in that bag, Allie! But very cute :)

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  16. Caitlin C.June 30, 2011 at 9:52 AM

    I LOVE that bag!!! Seriously! My birthday is coming up in about a week and I was thinking of asking for one, and you pretty much just made my decision for me. I love the size, too.. it's HUGE but that way you can fit everything inside!

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  17. Life Through Preppy GlassesJune 30, 2011 at 9:54 AM

    that is a huge pool bag!! My moms is probably the same size though- she uses the xxxxl LL Bean tote

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  18. RuthieJune 30, 2011 at 10:12 AM

    I love the bag, and you look so cute poolside! I know what you mean about a big bag, I used to take my cousins to the pool and found that if I didn't carry their stuff it would get left/ lost!

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  19. Elizabeth | The Blush MagnoliaJune 30, 2011 at 10:55 AM

    Love your bag! I had one about that size during my student teaching for all of the stuff I had to carry back and forth every day.

    You look so cute and pool ready!

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  20. MadelineJune 30, 2011 at 11:05 AM

    Allie you are so cute! First off, love the new layout. Sad that I haven't been to your blog in the last week but this final week of institute has been insane. Today was my last day teaching and I am missing my students already. Also, I got hired! Ask me about that later. Anyway, back to the cuteness of this post - this bag is so cool. I love how big it is. How great would it be for teaching? I need something to carry all my stuff in and I feel silly carrying a backpack. It looks like you're having an awesome summer!

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  21. NatalieJune 30, 2011 at 11:40 AM

    That's a super cute bag! I definitely need one for all the stuff my little guy will need to go to the beach and pool!

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  22. Portuguese PrepsterJune 30, 2011 at 12:26 PM

    you look adorable-love the tunic! Scout bags are the best!!!

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  23. Julie (Little Pink Rain Boots)June 30, 2011 at 12:31 PM

    Cute outfit, Love your sunnies. I'd never heard of these bags before, but seeing the size of them makes me want one for summer trips.

    Happy Thursday!
    -Julie.

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  24. Lauren HoneaJune 30, 2011 at 3:26 PM

    Ok....I absolutely LOVE THIS BAG!!!! I went to the website and I didn't see your pattern...did you customize it to look like that? Love your cover up too! You look precious.

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  25. AnonymousJune 30, 2011 at 3:45 PM

    oh dude, it that a gretchen scott tunic? If so I have it in aqua!
    xoxo emily

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  26. BrittanyJuly 1, 2011 at 1:02 AM

    I love the 'Packin Heat' print! And look at you sportin that bag! Its bigger than you! :) Have a great weekend.

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  27. Lindsay // Vineyard LoveknotsJuly 1, 2011 at 7:16 AM

    OMG I love it!! It's HUGE. I'm obsessed with Scout. So many cute patterns and everything holds up so well.

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  28. Leigh Powell HinesJuly 3, 2011 at 2:42 PM

    Allie,

    A little late reading. I'm sure you know why with the kids. Thanks for your kind words about my blog. I appreciate it. I had seen the headline in my dashboard, and had wanted to go back because you are not going to believe this, but my sister-in-law had a Scout Deano at the beach last week. It was the first one I had ever seen. Hers is in stripes. Great bag!

    Also, if you get the chance and want to do so, friend me on FB. I love to ineract with people. I found the "like" page was two one-sided. I still have it, but I"m enjoying the friend page. It's Leigh Hines-Sight.

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  29. HannahJuly 6, 2011 at 3:53 PM

    I have that Scout bag, but in pink and green! You're right, it is huge, but so wonderful when you need to haul a lot of stuff around.
    XO,
    Hannah

    p.s. I've got a great giveaway going on right now!

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