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?
If you are reading this in your email or feed reader, please visit the actual blog post to enter. Email entries, Facebook comments, and Twitter messages will NOT be counted.
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!
Nohemi says
I would love this because it looks very helpful!!
Carmen says
I need the Bandi Belt for when I go walking/running!
April says
Goodbye purse hello Bandi 🙂
Christy says
This is the answer for our Disney trip in a couple of weeks!! I was trying to figure out how to easily carry a few things. This is the answer. Ordering one NOW!!
Mary says
Using a Bandi would make shopping with an active family much easier and safer. I love the idea that I could hide it under my shirt and have my hands free!!!!
Ashton says
I hate taking a wristlet with my to carry my phone and keys with me when I take my son to the park. This would be sooo awesome!!
Jill says
What a great idea! Anyone with teenagers knows that using a fanny pack is out of the question if you want your kids to been seen with you and this looks so much better! Would love one!
Shawnita Mack says
I would love a BANDI belt! I’m in the process of downsizing from my big BULKY purse, needing relief on my shoulders from years on carrying the heavy loads… It would be AWESOME to not carry anything!
Suzanne says
I think this is a great idea! With a child and diaper bag in tow, having a purse is one more thing to worry about. I love that you can have all your necessary items right around your waist – no fear in losing anything.
Jill s says
Would be great to use at sporting events
Jennifer Ott says
I would love this! I chase 4 kids around all day; just today I could have used one when we were at the Apple Orchard and I had no where to put my wallet and keys! Not to mention that I fly with the kiddos on my own at least 4 times a year, cross-country. Yeah. Anything to save my sanity then would be appreciated!
Brenda says
I think I would use it for grocery shopping with the kids, then I don’t have to keep an eye on my purse!
June Bennett says
I have several Bandi and I love them. My first one I bought was for running only. I could carry my ID, keys and music it will even hold my pepper spray. But now I use them all the time shopping and traveling. there great!
Jackie says
Would love this because I don’t want to carry a bulky purse and now I just stuff all I need in my pockets LOL!
Katherine says
This would be so handy for walks with my kids, and great for travel!
Audrey says
I would wear the Bandi Belt constantly! With a toddler and infant, I practically live in yoga pants and can’t stand dragging around multiple bags. I can only imagine the bliss a Bandi would bring me!
Elsie says
Would love to have a Bandi Belt to wear when my husband and I take our early morning walks and I would not have to carry a backpack for my drivers license, keys, cell and emergency money.
Also it will be hidden as not to attract unwanted attention.
Patti says
I help out at my kids’ school a lot and never know what to do with my purse. This would be great!
julie says
A GREAT way to organize, simplify, especially when traveling and for me a mom thats going to all 3 of my son’s sporting events. Such a great idea rather than carrying around a purse!!
jacquie says
I would love to have one of these. I am always looking to simplify and this would easily hold my essentials when running errands with my kids and help keep me hands-free and lose-my-stuff-proof!
Sherri says
I would love this for travelling or even just going to the store so you don’t have to lug a purse around. Very handy!
Tari says
I’d love to win this for a Christmas gift for my family member who travels often!
Michelle F says
I’d love this for when we travel!!
Teresa Murphy says
I would love to use it for when I go running. Thanks for the giveaway!
Michelle says
I have a 4 year-old that I often take on long walks to run errands at the grocery store, etc. It is a lot to handle, making sure he keeps close, taking care of what we need to do, and juggling my purse, which constantly falls off of my arm. This would be ideal, since all I really need for most trips are a phone and money/cards, and our house key.
natasha says
Baby #4 will be here soon and although I will again be carrying a diaper bag, I can never find things like keys and my phone in the bottom of those bottomless pits! It will be nice to have a waist again and this would be super handy!
Cat says
I would love to wear this with my yoga pants so I stop missing calls when I’m roaming the house and yard!
Shaunna says
This would be great to keep my hands and shoulders purse or wallet free at the farmers market.
Darlene says
Neat! Luv the different colors. Would luv to win one.
Dana says
Like you said, it would be perfect to wear with yoga pants while running errands around town.
Susan M. says
So I can wear my favorite yoga pants and stop having to shove my phone in my pants/bra/etc! 🙂
Samantha says
I think this belt would be great while running to hold all those essentials, like my keys, cell phone, and debit card.
Kerri says
I am currently pregnant with my 4th child. This would be great to have, especially when my hands are full of baby!
Cathy Holden says
Would really love one of these as I’m using a very old leather ‘bum bag’ when I go walking – shamelessly uncool!
Marsha says
I would love to have the BANDI – it would help when I have three kids running around me and I am carrying nothing but that around my waist and not having to carry a purse. Great Idea!
Jacque says
I have 5 kids, one husband, and no pockets. I would love a way to carry my cell phone with me so I won’t lose it anymore.
Melissa W. says
Wish I had thought of the BANDI belt! I dislike carrying any kind of purse and like to be hands free yet have a secure place for those few necessary items. Love the practical, simple, sporty & stylish look. Thank you for the opportunity to win a BANDI belt.
Amy Jones says
This would be perfect on my bike rides. I use an app on my phone to track my mileage, and usually have my phone strapped awkwardly to the handlebars!
Michelle Smith says
Last week I lost my phone on the bike path because my little guy was holding it in the bike seat. Would love this instead of using a fanny pack. I often do not have pockets on my clothes.
Darlene R. says
Would love this when taking the grandchildren to the park, zoo or just a day adventure with them.