When I prepare to head out of the house on any given day I have a huge list of items I need to make sure I have on hand. They range from regular purse items like my wallet and cell phone to things for the kiddos like wipes, EpiPens and inhalers. Then there is the in-between stuff that maybe not everyone carries with them, but I would not be caught without and that list includes my water bottle, a notebook, kleenex, mints and my tablet. If I am going anywhere for longer than a little jaunt that list grows to include a book or magazine and my computer and all of it’s trappings. So, a regular little purse is not ever going to cut it for me. Don’t you agree? 🙂
Earlier this year I was introduced to the answer to my prayers in the form of a great bag from Beside•U. First of all, any gal will tell you that she loves to look at bags, in all shapes and sizes and Beside•U has that part covered in spades. With 20 collections to choose from, housing bags in every shade you can image, there is quite literally something for everyone. I guarantee that you will find several somethings that suit your taste and style, not to mention compliment your existing wardrobe and lifestyle.
Along with a fabulous array of items to choose from, you can rest assured that Beside•U has made their bags to last. That is because they use a durable nylon that is lightweight and tear and water resistant. It is perfect for traveling or just for tossing in the car when you take the kids to their games. Your Beside•U bag will give you years of use and will continue to look great!
Many of the Beside•U bags have a really cool feature called RFID. In order to offer extra security, the RFID guarded technology is used on a full zippered pocket that blocks thieves from stealing your credit card information. Yes, it’s true. With special equipment a nefarious person just has to walk by to obtain your data and you would not even know it is happening! Having this feature is especially desirable if you travel a lot. It is worth paying attention to these things and having an RFID bag is a step in the right direction.
Beside•U recently sent me their beautiful Mya backpack from the CREED Collection. Aside from the RFID blocking zippered pocket that keeps my information safe, my favourite part of this bag is the interior pockets that let me keep items like my wallet safe, but handy. The main compartment also opens on the backside of the backpack to provide extra security for items like my laptop or tablet. The Mya is stylish and lightweight so I don’t feel like I am lugging a suitcase around and it fits all of my daily essentials! I have been hard pressed to keep this bag out of my teen’s hands. 🙂
The Giveaway & Coupon Code:
I am excited to share that one very lucky MapleMouseMama reader is going to win a beautiful bag from Beside•U! **Please note that the prize may vary from the one pictured above. We would also like to offer all readers the chance to save on both new and sale merchandise from Beside•U during the holiday season. Use the code MMM15 to save 15% on your purchases!!
Check out the Rafflecopter below to enter for your chance to win. This giveaway is open to Canadian residents over the age of 18. Please read our giveaway rules before entering. Please note that with the busy holiday season there is no guarantee the prize will arrive before Christmas, but we will do our best! This giveaway will end on December 23rd, 2015 . Good luck!
What collection from Beside•U are you most interested in? Have a look at the options here.
Merry Christmas
FT&PD
Suz
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Disclosure: I was provided with a Mya bag from Beside•U for the purposes of facilitating this review. All opinions expressed are my own.
Elaine G says
I like the Creed Collection.
Rosanne Robinson says
I like the Cross Collection, they’re all lovely.
tanyab79 says
I like the Gwen / BCRT04.
Elizabeth Matthiesen says
I’m afraid I’m not sure which would be best for me, a backpack for sure but it has to be big enough and with RFID if possible. If I was lucky enough to win I’d have to discuss it with them 🙂
Canadianmummum says
I’ve heard these bags are awesome.
Stephanie LaPlante says
I really like the Creed Collection.
Wendy hutton says
I like the Taylor bag in black
Tara Betterley says
I really like Madison in Blackberry Wine.
Dana Miller says
I am interested in the Unidentified Collection. I love the purple Aubrey tote and the purple Madison backpack too. The backpack has a reinforced compartment to protect my technology. I would use the Avery red saddle bag with RFID protection for every day use.
Joni W says
I love the crossbody collection. There are so many great ones, I’d love to have them all
KellyPC says
I love the Tuscon in Purple Rabbit!
Darlene Schuller says
I love the Breonna.
Florence Cochrane says
I like the Casandra handbags.
Carol Denny says
I like the Odalys (RFID)
Cathy Oppedisano says
I’m most interested in Camilla. It looks streamlined.
Jody D says
They have some great stuff! That Picardy Two-tone Crossbody Travel bag would be great for trips!
Shirley S says
I am most interested in the Cross Collection.
jan says
I think that the Bridport in char purple is gorgeous.
tammy ta says
The Gillingham looks big enough for what I would use it for-I think I might pick it-There are a lot of great looking bags-I could pick a half a dozen or so.
Travelbuds says
I like the Biker Collection.
Elizabeth Robinson says
I like Gwen.
DebP says
My favorite is the Atlanta.
Alison Braidwood says
I’m a crossbody girl, so I really like the Hailsham bag. Like the purple colour, too.
Judy Cowan says
I really like the Sophia bag, love crossbody and they have a great selection.
nicky says
I love the Taylor bag!
SweetPanda says
I like the Minneapolis
Jeannie says
I like the Harlow!
Tina F says
I really like the Andover bag.
Cheryl says
I am most interested in the Norma.
Tricia Cooper says
I like the Endeavor Collection!
Brenda Lacourciere says
I really like the Gwen Bag. It would be great for overnight or for an everyday bag.
lori butler says
i like the bellamy bag
Ira says
I like the Nutopia collection and Indianapolis back pack in particular.
Andrea Williams says
I like the Creed Trim collection and especially the Beatrice bag.
Amy C says
The Creed Collection looks interesting.
Jana Liu says
Gertrude is my style
Juliee Fitze says
I’m interested in the Breonna in black.
Shelley Nelson says
I like many of the bags in the Endeavor collection
Sarah De Diego says
My husband would love the Paola.
Besos Sarah
Journeys of The Zoo
Brenda Witherspoon-Bedard says
I like MADISON
erin mcsweeney says
nice bags i like the REIGATE
Sarah Alexis says
I love the MEGHAN backpack!
Krista M says
The Creed Collection is the line I’m most interested in, thanks!
Melinda says
I like the Gwen.
Nancy says
Most interested in the Azusa.
Jonnie says
I love the look of the Lindsey (RFID)
Kristy R says
I like the biker collection (although there’s only a couple of choices!). BRaaap!
Karla Sceviour says
I love the AVERY (RFID) bag–actually I love many on the site!
Viv Sluys says
I really like the Gwen bag, the Norma and the Harlow.
Heidi C. says
The Madison in Blackberrys Wine is really nice.
Linda says
i think my favourite Beside-U bag is the Ella.
Debbie White Beattie says
I like the Flapping Collection in particular the CHIPPING SODBURY
Melissa L. says
The Beatrice looks like a great work bag. What a great collection!
angela m says
I am most excited for the Forever Young collection
missbobloblaw says
I like the look of the Beatrice bag.
Lucy says
I like the Biker collection.
Wanda Bee says
My favourite is the Gertrude collection.
Won says
I like the Belmont / BNU47R
kim says
I like the Beatrice.
ducky says
The crossbody collection is the one I’m most interested in.
Anne Derkat says
I like the Adeline bag.
LILLIAN BROWN says
I really like the Creed Collection
SarahJ says
I like the Mya
Wanda jean p says
I like the Odile Cross Body Bag
Nancy says
I like the Cora bag.
Marlene V says
I love the MADISON bag
Sandy Couzens says
I Love the Harlow Bag !! It was hard to choose. thank you for another Great Giveaway and Happy Holidays 🙂
Vanessa L. says
The platinum collection is my fave!
Kathy Thorn says
I really like the dark red BREONNA
Shannon says
I love the look of the Mia / BCT-04 in RED!!
Tainan Lu says
I’m interested in the MADISON
Edith Rennes says
I really like the Norma (RFID)
Mary warner says
The Little Hampton
Tabby72 says
I think the Gertrude would be perfect for me.
Catherine Robichaud says
I like the Cross Collection
Rosa Cross says
The Madison in Blackberry Wine is nice.
Kristi says
I like the Norma bag.
carrie l says
http://www.beside-u.ca/Beside-U-Tube-Connection-RFID-Travel-Tote-p/bto101r.htm
maria says
I like the Madison
Clare O'Brien says
My favourite is Avery.
Sandi Tymchuk says
I like the Hailsham series.
Karen Thaeter says
I liked the meghan backpack
June says
I like the Westlake
crystal porter says
I like the Mya and the Makayla
Stephanie says
I really like the Little Hampton backpack!
Tina L. says
I like the Endeavor collection
Andrea says
I like the Creed Collection!
M james says
I like the MYA bag !!
l p says
Gertrude . thanks
Marla P says
I like the azusa
Carole Dube says
I like the Taylor bag in black
Aarone Mawdsley says
i like the breonna
Katrina says
I like this one – http://www.beside-u.ca/Beside-U-City-Trek-Nylon-Travel-Crossbody-p/bct01.htm
Monique L.S. says
I like so many – Hailsham, Madison and San Jose
Morgan Stewart says
I love the Nanette the best!
nicolthepickle says
I like the Mia bag. I had no idea they had such nice bags.
Wanda Tracey says
I really like the Harlow Bet-07
http://www.beside-u.ca/Beside-U-Sensing-Matter-Nylon-Travel-Satchel-p/bet07.htm
These bags are all beautiful!
Valerie Mallette says
I really like the Gwen collection.
Laurie W. says
I think I am most interested in the Platinum collection.
suzi says
The collection I like the most is the SAN JOSE
Jennifer I says
I like the Harlow bag. I think it would be great for traveling.
Marcie says
The Creed collection is my favourite.
jan semotiuk says
i like the Gwen Collection best but all are really nice
Caryn Coates says
I really like Gwen
Jennifer L. says
I like the Belmont.
Margaret H says
I like them all but the San Jose is very nice
Judy Hunting says
I love the Casandra bags
Nate Fuller says
The Minniapolis backpack is really awesome!
Aimee says
I like them all, hard to pick just one but I’m going to say the Cassandra bag
Colette S says
I like the Fiona hobo