UPDATE: This giveaway is now closed.
Congrats to Lauren (lauren_rider@…) and Linda (bierce349@…)
When it comes to my every-day life, I’m ALWAYS on the lookout for products that not only help me to simplify and organize my busy life… but also are really easy to use.
Nothing bugs me more than a product that claims to help me simplify, but takes a full afternoon (and a Google or YouTube search) to figure out how to actually use it. I have so many examples of these types of products… seriously!!
So when Bev and Beth — the founders of BANDIwear — contacted me, I knew immediately that I would have no trouble promoting their new business and amazingly simple (yet super useful) products.
What is BANDI?
BANDI is a brand of super functional pocketed belts that hold all of your basic essentials so you can be on-the-go without lugging a heavy purse around.
It’s one of the most simplified products I’ve come across in a long time — so simple, Nora immediately knew what it was and what to do with it.
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The BANDI belts have two larger pockets that fit almost any smart phone, cash, ID’s, credit cards, tissues, and even a point and shoot camera. Then there’s a smaller pocket to the side for keys, lip gloss, gum, ear buds, baby pacifier, etc.
So like I said, the most basic essentials.
And if you’re like me, you frequently wear clothing without pockets (a.k.a. yoga pants every day) so this belt is actually perfect for playing outside with the kids, going for a walk, doing yard work, or even just wearing around the house so I don’t have to constantly look for my phone when I hear it ringing.
Yes, it fits even though I’m growing, and it’s almost invisible when my shirt hangs down over it.
Here are just a FEW of the many many BANDI color and fabric options you can choose from for your belt.
Of course you know me — I opted for the very neutral Mini Check in Black and Grey 🙂
Isn’t it cool!
I’ve been using my BANDI daily and am loving it!
I wore it on the airplane and to the Evernote conference I went to 2 weeks ago — and seriously, it was SO handy. I could keep my ID, boarding pass, cell phone, lip gloss, and gum handy while everything else could stay zipped up in my carry-on bag.
So many people asked me about my belt — and I hope some of them went back and made a purchase (especially if they were frequent travelers).
If you ask me, I’d say the uses for the BANDI belt are practically endless — and I honestly feel like this product could help almost anyone to simplify and organize.
Because of that, I’m SOOOOO excited to share this new product with you (and offer a couple of giveaways!)
The Giveaway:
Today, 2 lucky readers will win a BANDI belt. Winner can choose their choice of fabric.
Also, all readers will get FREE SHIPPING on orders placed from now through 10/16/13. Simply use the code: FREESHIPAD at checkout!
How to Enter:
{required} Leave a comment on this post. Why would you love a BANDI belt?
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Prizes:
(2) BANDI belts as described above.
This giveaway ends at 10:00 pm on Friday, 10/11/2013 and is open to US residents, 18 years or older. I will use And the Winner Is to select the winning comments at random. Winners will be notified by email and noted at the top of this post. Winners must respond within 48 hours of notification to claim their prize or I will choose a new winner. Please see my full disclosure policy and contact me with any questions you have. Good luck!
Jessica K. says
I would love the bandi belt when I go on walks or runs with our dog Loki. I’m in the same boat where I’m typically wearing yoga pants or pants without pockets when I take him on a walk and I would normally have a fanny pack that carries just my phone or keys. On a run, my fanny pack keeps moving around. The bandi belt would be perfect!
Ronnie says
It would be a great way to keep hands free when out and about with the kids! Thanks for the giveaway
Sara Austin says
I would love a Bandi for when I go Disney because I wouldn’t have to go through bag check! It would also be great during food and wine because my hands would be free for my food and wine:)
Erin says
It would be perfect for quick errands
Kim Church says
It would be great for long walks!
Misty says
This is amazing! With 4 kids this would be so much more practical and much easier then lugging a purse around everywhere! You could have all you need on you while still being hands free and no shoulder pain from a heavy bulky purse! Great idea!
Becky Yoder says
I would like it because I do not like carrying a purse.
Linda says
I would love the Bandi belt to wear while my husband and I walk every morning. Most of my sweat pants do not have pockets and my cell phone (aka lap counter) would be so much easier to manage. Plus it so cute!
Tanna says
I’m sure I would use it quite often but our kids gave us a Bahama cruise for our 30th Anniversary and I’ve been concerned about carrying things around the ship and to shore. This is perfect!!
Angie W says
Wow, this would be so handy especially with twin 4 year olds. Going on walks, park or to the store would be so much easier. Great invention!
Amber says
This looks great! Would be so useful when out with the kids so I don’t need a purse or wristlet, & would even work while using the baby carrier. 🙂
Sue says
I would give it to my daughter who is expecting her second child in March. She is going to be busy with a 2 year old and newborn, so I know she’ll use it even after the pregnancy. Plus they do a lot of hiking and biking. Great idea!
Jamie says
The Bandi Belt would work perfectly for my keys and ID when I am running
Kim T says
Would love this – always running around and now that the baby is 2 don’t always carry diaper bag into stores!
Derondah Boothe says
Would definitely be handy while shopping, on vacations, and while exercising. Great little gadget!
Jessica Hanneman says
Hi, I have three boys soon to be four and often live in yoga style pants. It is frustrating to have to take my purse to the park when there are so many other things to carry. I could see this being a great help.
Angie says
I’m super paranoid about my purse getting stolen at the grocery store, you hear of it happening so often. I would definitely use it while grocery shopping.
Jackie says
This would make business trips easier!
missy says
what a great product. with kids and always on yhe go, this would be so helpful
Leslie says
I have three children 4 and under and I am constantly looking for my keys and cell phone. This would save me alot of time and keep me organized 🙂
Christina says
awesome! I am just now getting a smartphone and super worried about leaving it somewhere…this way I would always have it on me. Thanks!
Holly says
This would be awesome! I’m constantly digging for my phone/ID in my kids diaper bag!!
One note though is that since you are pregnant I would make sure that your phone is either “off” or in “airplane mode” if you’re going to be keeping it that close to your belly, to reduce any radio transmission. 🙂
Jill says
I would definitely use this for shopping, traveling (especially for touring museums, parks, etc.). and for everyday use as I walk during my lunch hour to local restaurants and hate lugging my purse.
Ivy says
This would be awesome for hands free shopping and for travel. My grandmother always wore something like this to keep her money in when we went on vacations, but it sure wasnt as pretty as these are!
Lee Cockrum says
These are really cute! They look comfy and useful. I’m trying to get out walking more with my dog, I could carry keys, phone and the “necessary” bags!
Laura says
Wow – this would be FABULOUS! I am already a super-minimalist when it comes to purses, diaper bags, etc. so this would cut down on what I needed to bring with me even more. In fact, it would probably eliminate my need to carry a purse at all – just bring the diaper bag for the kiddos!
Jenn L. says
No vitriol here, but this is truly just a slightly smaller, less obvious fanny pack. It isn’t revolutionary, just less awkward.
michelle says
I would use it on vacations. It would be so much easier to just travel with the essentials and leave the purse behind.
Danielle says
I’m trying to get more exercise with my three young boys. This would be fantastic for bike rides!
Becca says
Having two kids i’m always carrying around diaper bags and hardly have a free hand for a purse this would be an awesome solution!!
Katie says
Would love to go “hands free!”
Konnie Hansen says
I like that it is able to be adjusted size wise. I struggle in the summer with no pockets as well and hate carrying a purse everywhere for my cell phone. I do have a question though on if it is waterproof..??
Paulette Smith says
How awesome it would be to make a trip to the grocery store, Apple Festival, wherever, and be hands-free to shop and not have to worry about my purse?!? I could soo use this!
Ann says
Because a lack of pockets drives me nuts and my shoulder gets sore from lugging a purse around!
CindaZ says
Very cool! This would be perfect for walking and trips out where you don’t want to carry a heavy purse.
Jody says
I work with children with autism and this would be handy for all their reinforcers, timers, clickers, all the things we use at the Center on a daily basis
Gina Hammett says
It seems like an awesome travel accessory!
Maria Sanchez says
It seems very practical, easy to use and pretty!
Krysta Meyer says
These are so cute! I would love it because when I have my hands full with two kids, their bags and all their stuff – I don’t always want to take my whole purse. So it would be nice to just have the essentials with me.
Deni says
So many uses! I would use it for hands-free shopping, no worries about your handbag being stolen while shopping. For walking for exercise, quick errands, and trips to the vet when I need to be hands free. I like that it is not bulky and it looks soft.