BUT it is fun to see some crazy cool bags once in a while; so let’s start there. Next up look for mid-cost bag options.

Dream bag uses: Dream bags are not typical all-purpose grocery bags. In my opinion, you should have a normal collection of basic well-priced reusable grocery bags, and then one or two nice dreamy bags for everything else. The reason I like bags over purses, is because one, if you have kids they’re way handy for fitting all that kid stuff, and two, if you’re ever caught sans grocery bags you’re not totally out of luck, because a decent amount of items fit in a bag, which is impossible with a purse. I like the looks of bags more too, although of course that’s a personal decision.

Some super dream bags:

I love this Canvas Pocket Tote from Urban Outfitters. My best friend has a bag like this and I always want to steal it. Of course stealing is wrong and this bag is actually a good deal cost wise, so far as dream bags go, thus I could get my own:

If you’ve never heard of Little Odd Forest, you’ll fall into some sort of blissful love state when you visit. Items there are costly, but beautiful and handmade. If you’re a sewer, this is a spectacular place to visit for ideas of bags or clothing you might make yourself. This shop is cool also because there’s way more than bags (and it’s all amazing) plus there’s usually a nice clearance section happening and sale items. Following are some of my dream bag choices from Little Odd Forest:

A Walk In The Forest (Mungo Shrooms) and Forest Seedlings Tote (Dotty Blooms):

I also like the Leaf Couplet Bag (Lavish Beige), even though there is some red on there and the super cute Cheeky Monster bag. I wouldn’t carry the monster bag around daily, but know people who would. In any case, I still think it’s adorable.

There are many more styles of bags, including some killer wooden handle bags – visit Little Odd Forest to see them all.

I’ve got some more dream bags saved, but before that we’ll be looking at some mid-level and less expensive bags.

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This one is the first dream bag on the list, and it’s a heavy contender. Haiku Ultimate Messenger/Diaper Bag. Yeah, I know it’s a diaper bag, but it doesn’t look like one. It comes in various colors, but I’m obsessed with the bamboo green bag. It’s so me.

Ah. Look at the embroidery:

Stats:

• 16″w x 11″h x 5.5″ d – even fits most 15″ laptops, making it more that just a diaper bag!
• 7 pockets including:
• a padded pocket (for a laptop)
• a large center compartment,
• 2 side pockets for bottles and a zipper pocket for keys or a subway pass
• adjustable strap with an ergonomic shoulder pad
• rubber feet to protect the bottom
• spring clip to attach your keys

Just what I need want. Available at The Spotted Goose Company.

More dream bags to come this month. You could always tell me about your dream bag too.

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