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!
Teri says
I have a 4 month old son, and this would provide a hands (and shoulder) free option to carry essentials!
Charlene Uchtman says
I love having my hands free when shopping and doing yard sales.
Eugenia says
Recovering from broken right hip and torn rotator cuff on right shoulder. This limits the weight of a purse for me – SO this would be great!
Jennifer R. says
I just had a baby two months ago, and I’ve been looking for an alternative to my purse to carry the essentials. This would be great for running errands and when we go on our walks.
Laura says
I would love to have this while out running errands. I can’t always find everything in my purse! 🙂
Lizanne says
I was looking at a similar product recently to use while working out, running errands, etc., but the Bandi looks to be more adjustable, which I like.. I’m trying to learn how to ‘lighten my load’ by not carrying a heavy purse, so this would be great for my back and shoulders too.
Linda Shore says
I am a senior and have carried a huge purse all my life. I am trying to “downsize” and this looks pretty cool!
Sherri says
Simple answer…The Bandi Belt is stylish, and would allow me to be a “hands-free” mom!
Elyse says
I’m in the process of planning my wedding, buying a house, AND planning my brothers wedding! I am constantly running around to meetings, showings, and errands and this would be a huge help. I usually stuff everything into my wristlet and then have to fight with it to get the items out, so this would be a great way to free up my hands so I’m able to focus on who I’m meeting with!
Janis says
Been known to miss calls and texts because my phone is not glued to my hand 😉
Bandi Belt would help keep my phone close to me around the house, while taking walks,
and looks like a great travel partner….would keep money, credit card, passport, phone, and
other travel essentials in a more secure place than just a purse.
Patti Goins says
Would LOVE LOVE to have one of these- right now, I am using a crossover purse, but this belt would even be more effective for life on the go! Great product!
MaryBeth says
So convenient! I like to have easy access to a few essentials – phone, keys, Burt’s Bees balm and gum – this would certainly fit the bill without having to drag along a purse.
Courtney says
I think this would be fantastic for working out. I know that the last thing I want to do when I go on a walk or jog, is to have to carry my phone, keys, money, etc., in my hands.
Rebecca Schrimsher says
I would love to have one to wear when I would prefer not to carry my purse. I would like to use them when we go places that you have to walk a lot and purses get so heavy. Trying to keep up with my three kids it would help too.
Stephanie Heath says
This would be great to have! I frequently too am without pockets . My sons love to go to the park and I would love to have this instead of a big bag!
Bonnie says
From walking the dog to vacation travel, the bandi belt would be ideal!
Amy C. says
That would be so awesome to have. I think it would be great going to a amuzement park. I hate lugging my purse around all the time.
Trish says
Since I have to carry my cell phone EVERYWHERE and most really nice skirts don’t have pockets….this would be SUPER, SUPER handy.
Kerry says
My husband and I love to travel. He has his pockets, but I have nothing to put my stuff in! It would be great to have a hands-free solution
Deanne Simonson says
I love anything hands free, and this might help me keep it all together, while we are out walking our kids and dogs. Thank you for the chance.
Lauren says
Great idea! I would use it when grocery shopping with my toddler.
Angie McGeown says
This would be great for the gym. Workout pants do not have pockets, so this would be awesome!!
Susan Pelizzaro says
This is exactly what I need! Dropping my son off at one school for kindergarten, my daughter off at another for preschool, and carrying an infant my hands are tied but I like to bring my phone and wallet. This would be perfect!
Janis S says
WOW, great product which would be great for traveling (like you did) or when you don’t want to carry a purse. I’d love one!
Kiersten says
This would be awesome for every day trying to kept up with my little girl. Often I don’t have pockets so am trying to juggle phone and keys in one hand while running around with her.
Terry T says
What a great idea for traveling or just about town!
Anita Dickey says
I would like the bandi belt because things are always falling out my jean pockets, I guess I try and carry too much in them. great for going on walks.
Joanne says
Way cooler than a fanny pack! I would use this for travel and also for walks around my neighborhood.
Carrie says
Great gift for a new mommy!!
Vickie Poel says
Love this idea! Much smaller than the old fanny packs.
Larni says
I work with special needs children and carrying around a purse or tote is usually not ideal. This would be a great thing to have!
Debra Schramm says
I would use this for international travel! It’s sooo much cuter and functional than the ugly money belt I have.
Melinda says
I would love one of these. I wear yoga pants when I help my husband occasionally with our small business. I never have anything to put my phone, lipstick, keys, and small tools in. This would be perfect! Thank you for showing it to us.
Janna says
This would have come in handy soooo many times…when I’m out walking my dog in comfy pants and I have his leash in one hand and my phone/keys in the other. It’s so annoying! But none of my comfy pants have pockets and I never want to lug around my big purse while walking the neighborhood….this would be the perfect solution. Or for going to the gym and not wanting to leave my stuff in the locker….I could even wear this while working out and it wouldn’t be too cumbersome! Great idea…..thanks! I think this will be the Christmas gift I give out to hostesses this year! 🙂
Sarah says
What a great idea! There are so many functions for this and it’s cute. I love that it’s useful like a fannypack, but not as bulky and….uncool! haha I’d use this for traveling for sure!
Brenda says
I am a constant traveler. In addition, in the country where I live I wear skirts every day that don’t have pockets, so this would be very handy both for traveling and every day life.
Jessica says
My SAHM “uniform” seems to be yoga pants, so this belt would be great for quick trips to the store, etc., instead of lugging a big purse around.
Rebecca says
We live on 20 acres in the country and my husband travels quite a bit. I am always scared I’m going to forget to unlock the door before I go out to hang up laundry and get locked out. I would keep my phone in it, so I could always find it (my kids have a tendency to use my phone and then not put it back) and my keys so I would never be locked out.
Last year we actually did get locked out and I had to break a screen and lift my 5 year old through the window.
Luann says
I love hands free anything. Shopping, exercising, talking walking. As you said the options of use are endless.
Eric says
This would be great as a gift for an international traveler I know.