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!
Barbara Hutchins says
This would be perfect!!! I am a runner, diabetic and facing cancer treatment (Breast Cancer) It would be a great way to keep safe on the run with my phone, my dibetes supplies hand sanitizer etc… It would so simplify my life 🙂
Terri says
This would be a huge help when travelling! Would also be great for walking the dog. Great for holding keys, phone, plastic bags and some training treats.
Mary says
I would love to have a Bandi Belt. I rarely carry a purse, but not all pants have pockets. Occasionally, I will use a hip pack, but this would look so much better!!
Janine Stafford says
I’m going on a cruise, and this would be just perfect to take with me!!
Linda Dietz says
Since God did not create me to be an octopus, this would be the next best thing to use when out on errands with grandchildren…who think they can somehow get away with more “stunts” with grandma than with parents. This would be wonderful & would even the playing field, so to speak!
Janna says
This product looks great!! I would love to use this when I’m out running errands.
Michelle H. says
I would use a Bandi Belt on our trip to Walt Disney World this December! We have 3 kids, so anything to simplify traveling sounds wonderful!
Heather Cracraft says
I would use this all the time but especially when I am running.
Tina H. says
I like to take my mp3 player/phone with me to my studio while I work. (glass lampwork).
This looks like it would work perfectly for that!
-Tina
Heidi says
What a perfect and practical item. I love it and would use it shopping, walking, biking and traveling. Everything i need can fit in the stylish pouch. Great gift idea too. Thanks for sharing this.
Callie says
This looks like a cool product! It would come in very handy for going to the park, museum anywhere!
Alissia Haig says
I would love a Bandi belt! I have been looking for an easy way to carry my cell phone, keys, lip gloss & money for when I go on walks, bike riding, and go to the gym. This would be PERFECT! Fingers crossed I win 😉 Thanks!
Janet V says
It is like a modern fanny pack! Hated the fanny pack, but love this! I want one for using at cedar point.
Karen Hoyt says
I would use it for when I am on my walks, hiking or anywhere where I don’t need to drag along a purse or backpack. I could have used one of them when our son and I went to Yellowstone last September, 2012. 😀
Janice says
Would be great for the walking trail, going garage saleing, and travel to see our g’kids.
Shannon says
This is great! Thank you so much for sharing! As the mom of a very busy very active family this is a great item that I can see my self using all the time!
Rachel R. says
That’s a Great idea!!!
I do “Mommy-to-be baby care packages for family, friends, and co-workers. And always try to find great finds on items they’d need most and can help them better multi-task and keep organized. This is a super cool idea!!!
Peggy says
This would be great for travelling, weekend shopping trips, long walks or hiking, outdoor projects, and even at work when you’re away from your desk for long periods of time!
Heather A says
I would wear this out anywhere. Make life easier handling two toddlers. 🙂
Beth B says
I would use this all the time! I hate having to take a bag when I run into the store. I would use it around the house too! I’m always misplacing my phone in another room of the house.
Cheryl says
I would use it when I walk my dogs. It would be so useful not to have to carry anything!
Janice says
This would be a great gift for my mom. She is constantly sticking things in her pockets and has lost so many things because they fall out……even her credit card! She would love it!
Laura says
Can’t wait to wear my Bandi belt!
kristen says
I have a 6 month and 3 year old. I don’t think I will ever run out of uses when running errands! Lol
Laura says
This would be great for travel… or while going to a theme park. 🙂
Stacey says
This is awesome! I would use it when walking or skating so I don’t have to carry my keys and other essentials and it would definitely come in handy on vacations!
Preety says
Perfect for everything…would love to walk around wearing this great belt..
Nohemi sochia says
Would be very helpful to use it everytime When I take walks with kids every morning!!
MotherMary says
I would love to have a bandi belt for lots of things…
-Walks
-Shopping (more secure then a purse)
-Visiting my children’s school and field trips ( no place to put a purse)
-Chores around the house (a place for my cellphone while hanging laundry etc)
-Travel
Library Momma says
I have kids…enough said!
Becky S says
I think that this would be so handy for walking and hiking!
Allison says
We travel a lot and this is perfect for the airport.
petra says
I would probably wear this when I run – because I struggle running with keys in my hand and when wearing skirts as they tend to not have many pockets if any. Oh and when I go out.. not a huge fan of carrying a big bag with me
Melissa says
This would be a perfect gift for my MIL who is retired and travels a lot! Chic and functional!!
Allison says
I would use it exercising, traveling or whenever I don’t want to carry a purse!
desi says
would be great for running!
Maryann says
I would use this all the time. I hate carrying a purse but don’t always have pockets to use.
Kelly Kriefall says
Another necessity I was unaware of until now! How perfect to store my phone and keys in during Cross Country practice.
heather says
I love this idea for when I don’t want to carry a purse but don’t want bulky pockets.
Kathryn Breuninger says
I would love to use this for walks to the park with my kids!