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!!
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"?
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!
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
ReplyDeleteThese bags are adorable!! I love the bright colors!
ReplyDeleteSUPER 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!
ReplyDeleteYou 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!
ReplyDeleteI've never heard of that company, but it looks great! Your bag is huge! I love the prints ;)
ReplyDeleteyou're adorable, cute cover up and bag!
ReplyDeleteyou look so cute with that big ol' bag! :) i have a medium sized Scout bag to take on the boat and I love it!
ReplyDeleteI need that bag!! You're adorable :)
ReplyDeleteHave a fabulous Independence Day weekend!
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!!!
ReplyDeleteI've been looking for a big bag like this and this is just perfect!
ReplyDeleteAnd 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!
Love the pattern you have! And LOVE Scout bags!! Nothing better for the beach pool or travel in general :)
ReplyDeleteLove the bag, I've never heard of it, I'll have to check it out!
ReplyDeleteI 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.
ReplyDeleteI love it! so cute and such fun prints
ReplyDeleteI think you could fit in that bag, Allie! But very cute :)
ReplyDeleteI 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!
ReplyDeletethat is a huge pool bag!! My moms is probably the same size though- she uses the xxxxl LL Bean tote
ReplyDeleteI 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!
ReplyDeleteLove 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.
ReplyDeleteYou look so cute and pool ready!
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!
ReplyDeleteThat'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!
ReplyDeleteyou look adorable-love the tunic! Scout bags are the best!!!
ReplyDeleteCute 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.
ReplyDeleteHappy Thursday!
-Julie.
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.
ReplyDeleteoh dude, it that a gretchen scott tunic? If so I have it in aqua!
ReplyDeletexoxo emily
I love the 'Packin Heat' print! And look at you sportin that bag! Its bigger than you! :) Have a great weekend.
ReplyDeleteOMG I love it!! It's HUGE. I'm obsessed with Scout. So many cute patterns and everything holds up so well.
ReplyDeleteAllie,
ReplyDeleteA 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.
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.
ReplyDeleteXO,
Hannah
p.s. I've got a great giveaway going on right now!