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!
Cheryl T. says
I would use this when I travel….I frequently fly, and a couple weeks ago I left my wallet in the seat pocket…YIKES!! (I got it back) This would make sure that never happened again!
Kim says
This would be awesome for those days your working around the house in lounge pants:) that don’t have pockets…if you want your cell, chapstick, etc close by!!!
Kathy C says
I would use it when shopping or traveling. I don’t like to carry a bag when I’m looking at stuff.
beth says
I’d wear this bicycling and whenever I wore skirts.
Faith Storms says
Awesome!
Audra says
This would be so handy for hands free shopping with a four year old!
Donna M says
This would be great around the house to keep up with my cell and room monitor. I
usually wear an apron just for the pockets.
Lauri P says
Perfect for walks around town!
Melissa Thorpe says
I SO NEED this!! 1) I love yoga pants, but barely wear them because there’s no pockets and 2) I need pockets because I wear medical devices 24/7, hence the reason I barely wear yoga pants.
I hope I win!
Joyce says
I would absolutely wear this every day of the week! I am a busy Paraprofessional who works with children with Autism. I can see myself carrying my I.D. badge/keys, visual activity cues, flash cards, timer and of course lip gloss in a Bandi belt. Sure hope I win one of them and our team mascot is the Leopard!
Rachel says
Travel! I would love this for travel.
Debbie says
3 Words…WORK< WORK< WORK! I need this bad. Would love to win!
Holly Thorne says
I think the BANDI belt would be extremely helpful as I chase after my two busy girls and try to be as active as I can be.
kathy viviano says
I currently use a cross-body bag to keep my hands free, but, I have yet to find one that is not literally a pain in the neck — the straps always end up on my neck no matter how much I adjust. The Bandi bag looks like the perfect solution for me.
Emily says
I would love one so I don’t have to lug a purse around!!
Christy Anderson says
I think the BANDI belt would work great to keep my stuff with me while I run.
Rachel S says
It would be perfect for my trip to Japan!
Portia says
Now that is a practical item!
Amy Schaffer says
I would love to win! I clean as a part time job so I cannot lug a purse around but having my phone and such with me would be so helpful. Thanks for a chance to win!
Crystal says
So many uses – while cleaning the house, dropping kids off at school, working in the yard, walking the dog!
Lee says
Two special needs children, two jobs (one full time, one per diem), one husband (two jobs for him too) and not enough deep pockets for the keys, smart phone, asst pieces of plastic (id, insurance, debit card and etc) & cash (what is that ?) I have to carry. I think that scratches the surface. I don’t carry a purse since it is one more thing to keep an eye on.
jennie says
I have been looking for something just like this to keep the keys and cell phone in when I walk the dog! Perfect!
Sophia says
I would love to have a BANDI belt when I am jogging. 🙂
Cheryl says
This is awesome. I travel frequently and this would be perfect,
Noel says
I would love one to take with me on long walks with my husband. So much easier than carrying a purse or a backpack. Thanks for the great giveaway!
Leigh says
three kids, two hands. I need to make up the difference some how.
Cheryl says
I would wear it to our public market so I would be hands free to carry all my fresh produce.
Rebecca G says
I would absolutely love this if it was available in camo or pink camo. I do like the prints they have, though – I’ve already been to the website and checked them out. It would be awesome to have because a preschooler and a brand new baby are hard enough to handle with a purse in tow – i could just throw my phone and wallet in and …. wow… i might just have to order without the camp option….
Rebecca says
The Bandi belt would be great to carry just what I need – I usually carry a large handbag and the weight can hurt my back. Having the Bandi belt would allow me to have the necessities on me at all times.
Erika z says
This would be great when doing things in the backyard and keeping everything close by. Not to mention trips to the park, store, walks etc
Michele M. says
I would love to try this! If I had one, I wouldn’t have to search for my keys, wondering if I put them in my purse (which I don’t like to carry most of the time) or my pocket. My teenage daughter read this post and she wants one too! Thanks for the chance!
Laura says
I think it would be great for going to the park with my kids
Barb says
This would be such a handy thing to have; I do walking and biking and never really have a place to put my phone, keys, etc.
Pam Mosher says
For one thing this is just too cute! And, I could really use it! Simple yet super functional!
Kristi V. says
I would absolutely love to win a Bandi belt!! This would be so helpful at my work. I have to wear business attire, but rarely have a pocket to hold my phone. This would solve my problem perfectly!! Thanks for the chance to win. I’m going to buy at least one style regardless if I win or not.
Sherry L says
I would love a Bandi belt! We have a small homestead and even when I have pockets, they are always full of tools, work gloves and eggs (yes, eggs). This would come in handy when I’m running errands, too. I have a hypermobility issue that prevents me from being able to carry a heavy purse. This would lighten my load!
Monica says
I would love it since I am a new mom I could use all the help I can get to have less stuff to keep up with!
Karen says
This would be so useful. I used to use my bra to hold my phone, but decided that wasn’t medically safe, so now I carry it in my hand if I don’t have pockets and it’s so inconvenient!!! what an awesome idea. Thanks for hosting a giveaway!
Julie Osmonson says
I love it because it’s not ugly like a fanny pack! (which I love – but my husband forbids me to wear!!)
nicole says
oh, i am obsessed with this! i need this! i have serious back issues, so i can’t carry a purse and the old “fanny packs” just don’t look good. i usually have my husband carry my stuff in a little bag (NOT a purse!). If i had this, he wouldn’t have to be emasculated!