Totes Retro Review

This is the hardest blog post I've ever had to write but not because it's personal. I received a product I didn't know what to do with and, after wracking my brain, I think I finally figured out how to present you, my loyal readers, with an honest review that doesn't suck.

I was asked to review a hand-drawn tote bag from Totes Retro. I was given three options to choose from and I chose Space Invaders:

Source: Totes Retro

I was really excited when it came in the mail because I am a HUGE fan of canvas tote bags - Craig calls them my fun bags because when I travel with them, I always have fun stuff hidden inside. Well, when I received my bag, I was a little disappointed. 

The bad: I thought the drawings would be a little sharper and when the bag accidentally made its way into the washing machine, it came out half the size it was when I got it. Yeah, it shrunk.

Close up!

The good: It looks unique and I like that aspect. As a huge fan of the 80s, I like what the bag is all about (c'mon, I'm an nerd!). I like that every bag is unique and I think it's cool that someone took the time to draw on each bag. Also, the price is something that can't be beat: £2.50 ($4/15NIS) - which still makes this a winner in my book. 

Since the bag shrunk, I've found it to be really useful when I need to schelp Yoavi's diapers and wipes around - it's just big enough to fit 4 diapers, a box of wipes, a changing mat, one toy, a few pacifiers, and a ready-made bottle. I may add a zipper or a fastener on to the bag but it'll still be perfect when I need to change Yoav on the airplane. 

About the Company:Totes Retro creates light bags that come with one of three hand drawn images. You can choose between Tetris, Pac Man, or Space Invaders. To see the rest of what they have, visit their website. You can also interact with them on Twitter and Facebook!

Giveaway: Starting today, you can win your very own Totes Retro bag! From June 29 until 11:59 pm EST on July 15th, you can enter to win all three bags!!

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I received this product through Karma Media in exchange for my honest review.