This giveaway is now closed. Congratulations to our winner, April Rose!
This review and giveaway is done in partnership with my newest advertiser, Kira Thomas of Thirty-One Gifts. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
I’m not sure when it happened, but at some point my vehicle stopped functioning as simply a place to get me from Point A to Point B and became more of a clubhouse on wheels. Where I could once just grab my purse and go, I found myself needing my purse, some snacks, drinks, books, markers, wet wipes, DSi, permission slips, and coupons. Mama turned into a pack mule, and the car turned into a rolling mess.
Enter the Square Utility Tote from Thirty-One. Kira Thomas, a local Thirty-One consultant, offered to let me try one for a few weeks. I wasn’t sure how I would use it, but it soon became apparent that it was destined to be me and my car’s best friend. It fit perfectly on my front passenger seat. Anything that needed to to come in and out of the car went in the tote. I’d gather things that needed to be brought in from the car and tote them into the house. After I emptied the tote, I’d leave it on the floor near the entrance to the garage. Anything that needed to go back in the car would get tossed in the tote, ready for the next errand.
The size is perfect – little things don’t get lost, but it easily handles a load of library books. The handles are sturdy and make it easy to sling on your arm and still carry a few other things. The fabric wipes clean easily and comes in a variety of cute designs. And as Eli is so helpfully demonstrating, it squishes down flat when not in use.
There are over 80 other products in the Thirty-One line to help keep you cute and organized. You can check out their online catalog and see the myriad of uses for each product. Kira has generously offered to give one reader their very own Square Utility Tote, valued at $24, in the fabric of their choice! To win, leave a comment telling us which Thirty-One product would make your life easier. You can earn additional entries by:
- Sign up for Kira’s Thirty-One email list.
- Liking Just Like The Number on Facebook. (There were some issues with the link earlier. It should work now!)
For extra entries to be counted, be sure to leave an additional comment telling us that you did so. The contest runs until Tuesday, October 25 at 11:59 p.m. Eastern. The winner will be notified by email on October 26 and have 48 hours to respond or a new winner will be chosen. Thanks and good luck!
Sacha says
My husband needs the Collapsible Cube in black, TYVM. He keeps a bunch of work-related gear in the car (safety shoes & glasses, hard hat, etc.) and it’s always such a hassle when we want to switch vehicles for the day. Although it would be for him, that Thirty-One product would make MY life easier.
Katie says
That bag would be perfect! I just bought my girls lunch bags from Thirty-One this summer and LOVE them. They are holding up so well and the girls love them.
punkinmama says
I really like the Retro Metro Bag. Though I can’t imagine any of those bags not making life easier!
punkinmama says
Your FB page isn’t working for me. When I click on your links, it sends me to my facebook wall. When I search for your page, it sends me to this link: http://justlikethenumber.com/page_six/
angie says
Ugh, I *think* I’ve fixed it. Your entry will still count since you tried to like me! Thanks.
Maureen says
I would love the organizing utility tote. That bag would totally make my life easier!!!
Maureen
maureen.tenney@gmail.com
Maureen says
I signed up for Kira’s thirty one email list!
Maureen
maureen.tenney@gmail.com
Maureen says
I also tried to find your page on facebook but didn’t have any luck when I clicked the link =(
Maureen
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angie says
Maureen, I *think* I’ve fixed the link. Thanks for letting me know. Your comment will still count as an entry since you tried!
Maureen says
Thank you!!!!!!!
Kelly says
I need that cube for my car! Between kids and all our crap, I usually have to make 2 trips. I’d also like the large utility tote for toy storage! 🙂
Kelly says
Also, your FB page is still messed up. 🙂
angie says
Grrr … still trying to fix the link. Again, your entry counts since you tried 🙂
Rebecca says
Now that I am working that utility tote would be awesome! I have work stuff, kid stuff, purse stuff and my car is turning into a pit! ME WANT! Miss you friend!!
Khakki says
The wristlet has been a lifesaver with a new baby! I don’t have to carry my purse as the wristlet fits in his diaper bag and keeps my keys handy and not lost at the bottom of the bag!
Lesley@houseofsawyer says
That square utility tote sounds perfect to me! I could fill it up with cupcake containers for delivery!
Kira Thomas says
Lesley, that is an AWESOME use! I’ve used it to carry brownie pans before. 🙂
Randi S says
All of them!! My house is in desperate need of organization and so many of these items would be handy!!!
Randi S says
I tried clicking to like you FB page and it’s not working? It just goes to my newsfeed. I tried searching also and couldn’t find it!!!
angie says
I was able to get it fixed last night, but your comment will count since you tried to “like” it. Thanks!
Randi S says
Signed up for the newsletter!
Erin Stephan says
Well, seeing as we just bought a farm, and we’ll be going back and forth between two houses for at least the next few months, anything with “utility tote” in the name would be a welcome addition to my household – especially if it’s free! (That’s my kinda price…) And I seem to be able to organize anything except my office, so if they have a fairy for that, I’ll take her, too. So, that’s my $.02!
Rachel B. says
I think the organizing utility tote would be great! I love all the prints it comes in.
Rachel B. says
I signed up for your emails (schkinner at yahoo dot com)
Rachel B. says
I like you on FB (Schkinner Saves)
George says
I would love to get a market thermal tote to carry home all of our cold groceries!
George
scrapbookaholic24@gmail.com
George says
I signed up for Kira’s emails.
George
scrapbookaholic24@gmail.com
George says
I liked Just Like the Number on Facebook
George
scrapbookaholic24@gmail.com
Lesley@houseofsawyer says
I liked you on FB!
Michelle says
Would love to use the organizing utility tote in the back seat. Surely it has enough pockets so my daughter won’t keep losing pens/Barbie shoes/sunglasses in the floor.
Michelle says
Liked you on FB! (And looked for you at the Container Store today…..)
angie says
I wasn’t there, but I hope you found something good!
Julie Altizer says
I would love so many of these items, but if I had to pick just one, the most useful one to me would be the Organizing Shoulder Bag. Thank you for the opportunity to win!
Julie A. says
I like your page on FB
Julie A. says
I signed up for Kira’s email list.
Nikki Shannon says
Hey Angie!
I went to my first Thirty One party a few weeks ago and am really excited about my new purchases! I got a handful of Organizing Utility Totes for Christmas gifts, and mini versions of the Square Utility Totes for the kids to haul toys into (and hopefully out of) the car.
As an FYI, now that you have over 25 likes on your FB page, you should be able to “claim your name” so the link won’t look so crazy. I did that with my Energy Painter page… makes for a nice & clean link!
Still love your writing! Keep up the great work!! : )
angie says
Aww, thanks! As soon as the giveaway is over, I’m getting that vanity url. It’s a little embarrassing how excited that makes me. Thanks for entering!
designhermomma says
liked you on facebook. 🙂
designhermomma says
I’ve seen little kids with their lunch totes, and they look so cute. Also, I think this company has a great price point, which I love.
Briana says
Ummmm…I want what is in the picture! 🙂 I always see people with their cute 31 bags and I’ve never been to a party and don’t own any of the stuff. Want all of it! 🙂 I could use anything that will help my car stay a little more organized! The large utility tote would be nice!
Briana says
Facebook Fan!
Jaimie A says
I would love to have a Retro Metro Bag!
Jaimie A says
I like Just Like the Number on Facebook.
Kristy says
I would love to have the large utility tote!
Cheryl Denise Founder says
I LOVE Thirty One! I am in the process of organizing my home and would LOVE to win this!
Tracey Dykes says
I love the utility totes. I would love to try the square one.
Christine says
What’s in the picture! Perfect for a crock-pot!~
Would love something cute and functional to take my crockpot to parties of family functions! 🙂
Emily B says
I love the organizing utility tote and the circle spirals pattern is too cute!
Tracey Dykes says
I liked you on facebook. I would love a square utility tote to help organize my car!
Kelly H. says
I love the market thermal tote!
Emily B says
Liked on Facebook.
Kelly H. says
I liked you on Facebook.
Stacey Patton says
This would be a lifesaver for me! Between the kids and grandbaby, I need the help.
Kelly H. says
I signed up for the email list.
Emily says
I would love the square tote for library books & DVDs.
Emily says
I like you on Facebook.
Rachel Miller says
I’d love ANY of these bags…I really need to get organized!
Jennifer says
I agree that the square utility tote would be great for my car. My daughter has the retro metro bag and she loves it. She uses it to keep all of her band and P.E. stuff in for school.
April Rose says
Hello there,
I signed up for email, and “liked” on facebook. =) *crosses fingers*
Thank you!
Elizabeth says
Oh my word, do I need this!!!!! My minivan is such a rolling mess!!! My husband is about to disown me because of all clutter in my van! I am one of those folks who has to have every possible thing they might ever need with me at all times. (jackets, blankets, books, bandaids, kleenex, sunblock, bug spray, etc.) Every time we are going somewhere, I ask, “Are we going in your car or mine?” And if he says, “Yours”, I have to go clean out the passenger seat. 🙁 Please, oh please, oh please let me win this!!!! I can only hold out hope that I will win, and conquer the chaos!!
Elizabeth says
BTW, I did like your facebook page! 🙂
Ardith Cassell says
The large utility tote would be a perfect fit between carseats and would hold alot of toys, etc.
Ardith Cassell says
I Like them on facebook!
Deanna says
I love the mobile nurse..I like to keep all of the emergency stuff in one place and that tote looks greatly organized!
DeannaF00@gmail.com
pat a says
A retro metro bag….could carry all my stuff that I cram in my purse!
Ardith Cassell says
I signed up for her email.
Deanna says
I like “Just like the number” on facebook 🙂
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Deanna says
I signed up for the email list
DeannaF00@gmail.com
Courtenay says
I would love the organizing utility tote
Donna Y says
Pretty much everything on their site. 🙂
Courtenay says
I “liked” just like the number on fb
Donna Y says
Facebook fan!
kim kalusa says
I love all the bags…the utility bag would be awesome though ..I also like the harvest foral tote 🙂
Shannon carlsen says
The utility tote would make my car so happy. Penelope, the Altima, is so tired of having toys, wipes, coupons and snacks just haphazardly thrown everywhere. When I showed Penelope the catalog, the tote was and immediate request.
Danielle says
I would probably use it in the car too! I dont have any of their products and I’ve never been to a thirty-one party, but this looks great!!
Monica says
All of the Thirty-One bags would come in handy in our household in some way I am sure! 🙂
Cindy says
I would love to win the utility tote!!! It would make things in my car look so much more organized.
Honey says
So many great things that could help keep my family with three little ones organized, but I actually love the simplicity of the Cindy Tote. Super cute!
Becky says
I definitely need the organizing utility tote.
Danielle says
I liked you on FB.
Becky says
I need the organizing utility tote.
Becky says
I signed up for email.
Becky says
I signed up for facebook. 🙂
Andrea Holloman says
Facebook Fan
Cindy says
I signed up for Kira’s email list.
Andrea Holloman says
I signed up for her Thirty-One Newsletter.
Megan says
I would Love the large rectangle basket 🙂 It’s a great size and would really organize my pantry better.
Andrea Holloman says
My favorite Thirty-One product is the Organizing Utility Tote. I LOVE all of the pockets. My favorite pattern is Black Parisian Pop.
Jen says
I’ve signed up for Kira’s newsletter.
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Jen says
I’ve also ‘like’d ‘Just Like The Number’ on facebook! I’m so excited.
Synthis Marsiglia says
This bag would work great in my truck! I am always in need of something to keep the stuff in the back organized. 😀
Synthis Marsiglia says
I liked Just Like The Number on Facebook.
SHARON says
I love these bags!!!!! The organized car tote is a great idea bc of all the little things that are left in the car. I have the small organizer in apple blossom for my hair and makeup accesories. I hope to be able to purchase the large tote for summer time pool trips and picnics.
Chelsea M says
I so want this!!! my car is a disaster because of my husband and his stinky clothes!! and with the all of my sons things (8 mos old you need there whole bedroom it seems) i need to be more organized and this looks like it will help!!!
Chelsea M says
Liked you on facebook = D
Chelsea M says
and subscribed !! Thhank you for the oppurtunity!! fingers crossed!!
Jane Barnes says
I love TOTES, esp when I go to scrapbooking events . I throw all kinds of supplies, i.e. paper, punches, inks, etc into them and GO… “LIKE”d on FB !!
Ann says
I would love to use it in my van to help organize all of my family’s “stuff”! I love the argyle print. Thanks!
Julie K says
I would LOVE the hang up home organizer. But there are a ton of other products that I would like too!
Julie K says
I like Just Like The Number on Facebook.
Shannon Nelson says
This utility tote would be awesome. We carry so much with us whenever we go places. All of my sons feeding supplies, toys, and diapers could all be in one neat and organized place instead of all over the car.
Michelle says
You just described my car perfectly! It’s constant. So, the utility tote would hel a lot but I could also use the thermo bag. I’ve had to change routes or plans because I realized I needed to stop at the store but then had to wait because I had other errands and couldn’t leave cold stuff in the hot car. I’ve also avoided buying perishables at teh Farmer’s Market , such as cheese, becaue I had other things to do and didn’t want it to spoil.
Danielle says
I love the large utility tote. I has gone with me to the beach, the park, the pool and various other places. I would love the square utility tote to keep my car clutter free by providing the perfect place for the many baby and preschool books that have taken over!
emma says
The hang-up home organizer would make my life easier!
Susane Yukon says
The Cindy Bag would work for me as I am looking for a job and could keep all my leads, resumes, search info inside and still look stylish. The Thirty-One line appears to be a great idea with many useful items. Thanks for the giveway chance.
Jennifer T says
I really like the skirt purse & the ability to change the look of your purse without having to switch all of your stuff from one purse to another.
Jennifer T says
I “liked” Just Like The Number on Facebook!
Melissa Smith says
I love the roll with it bag it is so cute. its listed as letter #x.
Jeanette Richards says
I would love to have a thermal market tote.
Deb T says
The organizing utility tote would be such blessing with my disorganization in the car!
Deb T says
I liked Just Like the Number on Facebook!
Vicki Schwab says
I just ordered the large rectangular one like this and I cant wait to use it as my new laundry basket. Finally handles for hauling the laundry to the laundromat!!!! And it’s definitely cuter than my old green plastic hamper.
Brittany says
The Tote-Ally awesome tote would make my life easier. I love thirty-one stuff!
Brittany says
I liked you on FB
Jenni K says
I want a bunch of those little carry all caddies to organize my desk!
Jessica Bedra says
I just purchased several ThirtyOne items and love them all. I am now looking at the Retro Metro Bag, although I could see many uses for most of the products.
Jessica Bedra says
I signed up for Kira’s email list.
Jessica Bedra says
I liked the facebook page.
Danielle says
I signed up for the email list!
Danielle says
I liked the page on FB!
Danielle says
I liked the page on Facebook!
Teresa scarborough says
Love it
Teresa scarborough says
Nice tote