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!
maren says
Oh, I’d love to use for my cell phone, which I currently drop 149 times a day!
Kimi Citrin says
I’m in the process of moving and this would be a lifesaver! I too wear yoga pants daily Andrea and keep my phone in my bras. After learning it could cause breast cancer I need another option. Let alone the fact that it falls out easily, like the time it fell into the mote in front of the castle my fiancee built on his property! 🙂 so ya, I could really use it!
Regina Fetherolf says
I could use a BANDI Belt when I go to the grocery and to my son’s sporting events! I hate carrying a purse!!! Thanks for the offer (chance to win) 🙂
Tamara Marchi says
Want one!
Shelly says
I could always use something to help me organize and simplify. Keeping up with three kids, including an infant requires several sets of hands. This product looks as if it could help with that.
LINDA says
I would love a bandi belt. So efficient.
Rebecca says
Neat!
Cori says
I would love to give this to my daughters preschool teacher. She wears a dorky fanny pack and this would be perfect for her!
Vicki F. says
These look so much sleeker than the old fanny packs. I travel a lot to visit family, and this would be perfect at the airport.
Deanne Schmidt says
Much more up-to-date than those fanny packs. Would work great for soccer games & volunteering, no purse needed.
Christie says
I would use this all the time! I travel worldwide for work, I also teach a women’s only aerobic class so this would be handy for a quick trip to the gym!
Jen says
I actually had a conversation with my cousin about bringing back the fanny pack! No joke!! I think something like this is perfect for a mom!! I can put my most needed things in a place that is secure and safe.
Christy says
There are so many ways this would come in handy. From wearing yoga pants on my days off, to hospital scrubs with limited pockets, when at work… i would get a lot of use out of one of these!
Alisha says
I would love it because I’m always losing my wallet in the diaper bag or my phone around the house and a lot of my maternity pants don’t have pockets.
Melissa S says
Love it! So much cooler than the old fanny packs! 🙂
Kim says
What a great product! I would love one for traveling.
Katrina says
What a great idea!
Stacey Karel says
I would love the Bandi for amusement park trips and excercising with my ipod
Jessica says
Awesome idea!! This would mean no more stuffing my phone in my bra and tying the house key to my shoe when taking the kids on our frequent walks and wagon rides!! Yay Bandi Belt!!
Taffee says
This would be so great to keep the essentials handy and hands free. It can be difficult balancing the purse with my 1 year old on my hip.
Danielle says
Where has this been all of my life?! I hate carrying a purse bc it gets filled with endless JUNK! This would be perfect to wear to the park with the kids or on shopping trips!
Stephanie says
To keep all my things close at hand. 🙂
Megan says
This looks perfect for staying organized and cute on the go! No more worrying about how to keep up with my phone and some cash while at the Farmer’s Market or at the park with my toddler. Thanks for sharing such great tips!
Amanda says
This looks like it would be super beneficial for people like me. I somehow always seem to misplace my keys, debit card, cell phone, Chapstick etc.
AnneSATX says
I’d love to have one for when we go shopping at Market Days and also for travelling. Seems that it would be MOST convenient!
michele ineson says
i have used something similar to this but only in plain black. these colours and patterns are amazing! (yes you know from my spelling, i’m canadian. i will pay the shipping LOL)
Patti Fox says
The Bandi would be great for my trip to Ukraine next week. Very stressful trying to keep track of all the things needed for an overseas flight.
Lora says
Great for playing outside with Beto.
Sara says
I would use it running errands with my 17 month old. or picking apples. or taking walks. looks so helpful!! she would probably like it too!
Lori says
I am a 1st grade teacher and too many dress pants don’t have pockets! I use my cell phone all day long and am constantly dropping it without somewhere to store it. I would love one!
Cindy says
I would be able to use my Bandi Belt on bike rides and picking strawberries and many other times I need to be hands free!
Esther Hershberger says
Because I just ABSOLUTELY love purses and pockets . This looks so handy .
Abbigail says
I loove this product idea!! It would come in handy on walks with my little one.
Bridget says
This would be perfect for my morning walks with my 18mo old!!
Renee says
The BANDI Belt would work great for playground supervisors like myself. Fill the belt with kleenex, bandaids, etc.
Tawny says
So Smart! I have a home daycare and this would be PERFECT for all those ‘little things’ you need and lose during the day! Keys, binkies, small pouch of wet wipes, WHATEVER! Perfect! And even More Perfect for taking the daycare babies on an outing! My clunky purse is just too much with all those toddlers and preschoolers!
Maria says
I don’t like to carry handbags, so the belt would be just right for me. Love it!
norma says
I would wear it to the gym. Its nice to not worry about your keys or phone while exercising.
Patti says
These would be great for me and my daughter-in-love when we travel to see my son in December. He is in the Army and left today to go to his new post in Turkey. 🙁 We are planning to go spend Christmas with him. These would be so nice to have on the plane, like you said, and also to keep our essentials secure while we play tourist while we are there. And what great colors they come in! 🙂 Love that they don’t add so much bulk like a fanny pack does.
Janet says
I often wear pants with pockets not big enough for my iPhone in its protective case. Yeah, I’m a clutz and really needed heavy duty protection so it wouldn’t smash. Perfect answer–a Bandi belt. I need a power w/c and carrying a purse can be pretty awkward, especially with a winter coat.
Janet
Kathi says
This would be great for shopping, hiking – anything where it’s nice to have my hands free.