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.
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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.
I like the Creed Collection.
I like the Cross Collection, they’re all lovely.
I like the Gwen / BCRT04.
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
I’ve heard these bags are awesome.
I really like the Creed Collection.
I like the Taylor bag in black
I really like Madison in Blackberry Wine.
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.
I love the crossbody collection. There are so many great ones, I’d love to have them all
I love the Tuscon in Purple Rabbit!
I love the Breonna.
I like the Casandra handbags.
I like the Odalys (RFID)
I’m most interested in Camilla. It looks streamlined.
They have some great stuff! That Picardy Two-tone Crossbody Travel bag would be great for trips!
I am most interested in the Cross Collection.
I think that the Bridport in char purple is gorgeous.
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.
I like the Biker Collection.
I like Gwen.
My favorite is the Atlanta.
I’m a crossbody girl, so I really like the Hailsham bag. Like the purple colour, too.
I really like the Sophia bag, love crossbody and they have a great selection.
I love the Taylor bag!
I like the Minneapolis
I like the Harlow!
I really like the Andover bag.
I am most interested in the Norma.
I like the Endeavor Collection!
I really like the Gwen Bag. It would be great for overnight or for an everyday bag.
i like the bellamy bag
I like the Nutopia collection and Indianapolis back pack in particular.
I like the Creed Trim collection and especially the Beatrice bag.
The Creed Collection looks interesting.
Gertrude is my style
I’m interested in the Breonna in black.
I like many of the bags in the Endeavor collection
My husband would love the Paola.
Besos Sarah
Journeys of The Zoo
I like MADISON
nice bags i like the REIGATE
I love the MEGHAN backpack!
The Creed Collection is the line I’m most interested in, thanks!
I like the Gwen.
Most interested in the Azusa.
I love the look of the Lindsey (RFID)
I like the biker collection (although there’s only a couple of choices!). BRaaap!
I love the AVERY (RFID) bag–actually I love many on the site!
I really like the Gwen bag, the Norma and the Harlow.
The Madison in Blackberrys Wine is really nice.
i think my favourite Beside-U bag is the Ella.
I like the Flapping Collection in particular the CHIPPING SODBURY
The Beatrice looks like a great work bag. What a great collection!
I am most excited for the Forever Young collection
I like the look of the Beatrice bag.
I like the Biker collection.
My favourite is the Gertrude collection.
I like the Belmont / BNU47R
I like the Beatrice.
The crossbody collection is the one I’m most interested in.
I like the Adeline bag.
I really like the Creed Collection
I like the Mya
I like the Odile Cross Body Bag
I like the Cora bag.
I love the MADISON bag
I Love the Harlow Bag !! It was hard to choose. thank you for another Great Giveaway and Happy Holidays
The platinum collection is my fave!
I really like the dark red BREONNA
I love the look of the Mia / BCT-04 in RED!!
I’m interested in the MADISON
I really like the Norma (RFID)
The Little Hampton
I think the Gertrude would be perfect for me.
I like the Cross Collection
The Madison in Blackberry Wine is nice.
I like the Norma bag.
http://www.beside-u.ca/Beside-U-Tube-Connection-RFID-Travel-Tote-p/bto101r.htm
I like the Madison
My favourite is Avery.
I like the Hailsham series.
I liked the meghan backpack
I like the Westlake
I like the Mya and the Makayla
I really like the Little Hampton backpack!
I like the Endeavor collection
I like the Creed Collection!
I like the MYA bag !!
Gertrude . thanks
I like the azusa
I like the Taylor bag in black
i like the breonna
I like this one – http://www.beside-u.ca/Beside-U-City-Trek-Nylon-Travel-Crossbody-p/bct01.htm
I like so many – Hailsham, Madison and San Jose
I love the Nanette the best!
I like the Mia bag. I had no idea they had such nice bags.
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!
I really like the Gwen collection.
I think I am most interested in the Platinum collection.
The collection I like the most is the SAN JOSE
I like the Harlow bag. I think it would be great for traveling.
The Creed collection is my favourite.
i like the Gwen Collection best but all are really nice
I really like Gwen
I like the Belmont.
I like them all but the San Jose is very nice
I love the Casandra bags
The Minniapolis backpack is really awesome!
I like them all, hard to pick just one but I’m going to say the Cassandra bag
I like the Fiona hobo