I used to be the awkward girl on the bus who was neither comfortable standing or sitting because I had too many bags to either place between my legs or keep guarded under my feet while I clung to the rungs for dear life. I was the self proclaimed bag lady. I could never leave the house unless I was carrying a purse, a tote (aka a fancy grocery bag), and another tote (another, slightly fancier grocery bag) and of course my yoga mat stashed ever so neatly in total disarray under my free arm. I used get people’s attention, forcing them to look away from their iPhone or Kindle for a split second and usually just in time to duck from my flailing yoga mat or worse yet, guard themselves from my lunch tote (tupperware can be dangerous, y’all!).
But times have changed. Bag lady, no more. She is a thing of my past. I now have my hands free whether I’m commuting on the bus or walking to and from Flex & Flow. I’m so free, I could post a walking selfie or better yet, give a two thumbs up and a dancing lady emoji to a friend’s photo on Instagram. Yeah, life is that good. Because now, I’m a ONE bag lady, thanks to the Have It All Bag by Baggallini.
It’s seriously the perfect bag. It’s lightweight but still the perfect size for carrying all of your daily essentials – which for me usually includes, a change of workout clothes, ShowerPill Wipes, Wild Friends Peanut Butter packets (hey, peanut butter emergencies are a real thing), dog treats, my lunch, snacks, water bottle, laptop, phone, wallet, chapstick, keys, pens and sometimes even a Chuck-It (gotta be prepared for a puppy park trip at all times). And…with all of that, it even has a special place for my yoga mat.
Ok, sure, you could carry a trash bag full of all of those things and still say you’re carrying ONE bag. But this bag is not just great at carrying all your things, it also helps you look good while doing it. It has all the benefits of a gym bag without actually looking like one. It’s so cute that I use it even when I’m just running quick errands and not toting all my things. If I end up grabbing some groceries or a few things here and there, I never have to say yes to a bag. I’m a one bag kind of gal now, friends.
Oh, and let’s not even talk about travel. Ok, let’s. This bag is the most perfect carry-on or weekender bag EVER. You can pack all the essentials and zip it all safely up so you never have to worry about spillage…because I am the person who lost a cell phone on the plane and didn’t even know it until flight attendant was reading some of my contacts on the PA. True story. Travel and zippers are a really good thing.
So why oh why am I bragging and gushing about this amazing bag on a FRIDAY morning? BECAUSE I want y’all to have one too. The amazing folks over at Baggallini are offering one lucky reader their very own Have It All bag. Feeling lucky?
Enter to win one for yourself!
HAPPY FRIDAY SWEATIES!
And as always, stay sweaty friends!
XOXO
Jamie
Disclaimer: this post was sponsored by Baggallini, but all opinions expressed are my own. I truly appreciate all of the brands that support the Fit Approach (Sweat Pink) community.
Jessica Berry says
January 29, 2016 at 8:39 amWhat is in my gym bag at the moment is just a water bottle and a yoga mat.
Jamie says
January 29, 2016 at 9:11 amAll good things to be carrying! 🙂
Barbara Riffe says
January 29, 2016 at 8:44 amI need a bag that big enough for clothing and assessories , plus room for my purse.
Jamie says
January 29, 2016 at 9:12 amI hear that! Gotta have all the things! 🙂
Sunnie says
January 29, 2016 at 9:27 amI’m always so self conscious about taking too much space on public transportation. A few weeks ago, I had my work bag, gym bag, lunch bag and a full canvas painting (don’t ask) and somehow managed to take up 1 bus seat. Needless to say it was a SUPER uncomfortable ride. Glad you found something that works!! xoxo
Jamie says
January 29, 2016 at 9:44 amhahah thanks, so glad its not just me who gets awkkkkwwwarrddd on the bus with all my crap!
Nicole says
January 29, 2016 at 10:17 amI am always dragging around AT LEAST two totes and a purse! That doesn’t even include the days I use a grocery tote for gym stuff! ha ha
Nicole says
January 29, 2016 at 10:20 amOh! I DID NOT answer the prompt! I just got excited that I wasn’t the only one toting around so many totes! ha ha My gym bag (err, grocery tote) currently contains lip balm, hair ties and my running shoes.
Jamie says
January 29, 2016 at 2:24 pmhahahah, grocery totes….haha yes!
Jamie says
January 29, 2016 at 2:24 pmI hear you, girl!
Tiara says
January 29, 2016 at 11:26 ami could really use a new gym bag!
Jamie says
January 29, 2016 at 2:24 pmI hear you, girl!
Stacy Giacosa-Bauer says
January 29, 2016 at 11:32 amI need a new bag large enough for my tennis shoes, yoga mat, purse and a change of clothes. Thank You for this fabulous giveaway!
Stacy Giacosa-Bauer says
January 29, 2016 at 11:34 amI need a new bag for my tennis shoes, purse, change of clothes and yoga mat. Thank You for this fabulous giveaway!
Jamie says
January 29, 2016 at 2:23 pmYAY, always gotta have a good bag for all the things! 🙂
Karen says
January 29, 2016 at 2:38 pmI so need this bag! And it needs ME! And all my STUFF!
Jamie says
January 29, 2016 at 2:44 pmhahah, I LOVE it, you and the bag….true love! 🙂
Kristen Jones says
January 29, 2016 at 6:15 pmI need this bag because I currently do not have a gym bag and my running clothes and gear are thrown everywhere when I pack my bag. It’s embarrassing actually!
Jamie says
January 29, 2016 at 6:23 pmI hear that…I was also in desperate need! 🙂 This bag is simply AMAZEBALLS!
Ann Peake says
January 29, 2016 at 9:21 pmEver since I saw this bagg I knew it was ideal for me to use for both my Senior yoga and water exercise class instead of the hassle of having a plastic bag for the pool and for yoga a towel wrapped around my mat!
Would love to win.
Jamie says
January 30, 2016 at 4:57 pmAhhh, a great bag for all of those activities!
sue t says
January 30, 2016 at 5:16 ama new bag gives me more motivation to stick to a gym routine
Jamie says
January 30, 2016 at 4:58 pmit’s funny how new bags, pants, etc can help with that!
sue t says
January 30, 2016 at 5:19 ameverything is in my current gym bag – so much so that it’s a mess – a better bag would bring some order into this chaos
Jamie says
January 30, 2016 at 4:57 pmmakes total sense!
Garelyn Williams says
January 30, 2016 at 7:01 amwater, extra shirt, and yoga mat, my gym bag stinks I need a new one
Jamie says
January 30, 2016 at 4:57 pmmust-haves for sure!
Kristen says
January 30, 2016 at 12:42 pmI bring deodorant and headphones!
Jamie says
January 30, 2016 at 4:57 pmalways good things to have on hand!
Kim Henrichs says
January 31, 2016 at 10:43 amI need this for my upcoming vacations! What a perfect travel-all!!
Jamie says
February 1, 2016 at 9:57 amIt’s sooooo great for travel!
gloria patterson says
January 31, 2016 at 1:10 pmI like your writing style! I could really see you with all your bags and turning and people moving back from your mat!
Jamie says
February 1, 2016 at 9:56 amhahah, thanks, it truly happened that way! Bag lady!
Eric Sanders says
January 31, 2016 at 8:15 pmI carry water and healthy snacks along with a xtra shirt in my bag
Jamie says
February 1, 2016 at 9:56 amSmart!
Erica B. says
January 31, 2016 at 10:28 pmI need this bag because I’ve just been using a grocery bag!
Jamie says
February 1, 2016 at 9:56 amwe all need an upgrade from grocery totes!
lee peck says
January 31, 2016 at 11:40 pmgreat bag! thanks for the chance
Jamie says
February 1, 2016 at 9:56 amof course, thanks for entering!
Ashley C says
February 1, 2016 at 3:49 amI need this because I don’t have a gym bag! If I did, it would consist of shower stuff and fresh clothes to wear afterwards! Also water, and maybe a snack! Right now, after I work out, I just go get all my stuff out of my car in like a grocery store style tote bag :/
Jamie says
February 1, 2016 at 9:55 amJust like me, I totally get why you’d want and need this bag! 🙂
Ruth McIver says
February 1, 2016 at 3:55 amMy gym bag has the essentials plus stuff I never use but “just in case” it’s in there type stuff. I need more space though. I can never find stuff right away.
Jamie says
February 1, 2016 at 9:55 amI know whatcha mean!
Natalie says
February 1, 2016 at 5:18 amI truly need an real gym bag because I am currently using a open top overnight cloth bag. It is pretty pathetic!
Jamie says
February 1, 2016 at 9:55 amhahah, like me and the grocery bags!
Lisa V. says
February 1, 2016 at 5:43 amI usually have a change of clothes, shoes, towel and water bottle.
Jamie says
February 1, 2016 at 9:54 amMust haves!
Michelle Garrity says
February 1, 2016 at 5:58 amI could use this as a workout bag and put my change of clothes and deodorant in there, but I am going to Europe this spring and this bag would be great for the plane too.
Jamie says
February 1, 2016 at 9:54 amYES! Great for workouts & travel!
Diana Cote says
February 1, 2016 at 6:42 amMy phone, headphones, a towel, antibacterial wipes, water bottle, snack bar, flip flops, spare top and shorts & a lip balm. haha
Jamie says
February 1, 2016 at 9:54 amwhat kind of wipes are you using? I’m also allll about those…Showerpill all the way for me!
Tina Reynolds says
February 1, 2016 at 7:20 amChange of clothes water bottle, headphones
Jamie says
February 1, 2016 at 9:54 amAll good things to have!
jeremy mclaughlin says
February 1, 2016 at 7:57 ammy wife could really use this bag!!
Jamie says
February 1, 2016 at 9:53 amWhat a nice husband, entering for your wife!
Meghan B says
February 1, 2016 at 8:34 amI always have chapstick and waterbottle
Jamie says
February 1, 2016 at 9:53 amSmart things to keep on hand!
Cindy Peterson says
February 1, 2016 at 8:55 amI have a towel, water, headphones, ID, and a few dollars.
Jamie says
February 1, 2016 at 9:53 amAnd maybe if you get this bag, you can carry even more!
Wehaf says
February 1, 2016 at 10:05 amMy gym bag is pretty simple – shoes, a change of clothes, a towel, toiletries, and my wallet and keys.
Jamie says
February 1, 2016 at 12:29 pmSimple is always a good thing!
C says
February 1, 2016 at 11:00 amI keep my headphones and a towel, thank you!!
Jamie says
February 1, 2016 at 12:29 pmNecessary items!
chickie brewer says
February 1, 2016 at 11:33 amYes, I do need this bag.. What I have now is ugly!
Jamie says
February 1, 2016 at 12:29 pmAhhh, that needs to change!
Carrie Jenkins says
February 1, 2016 at 11:53 amAn extra change of clothes, padlock, shower stuff and deodorant! 😛
Jamie says
February 1, 2016 at 12:28 pmAll good things to carry – yes!
Angela Martini says
February 1, 2016 at 12:39 pmWhat mommy DOESN”T need this
Jamie says
February 1, 2016 at 12:47 pmSo true!!
Debbi Wellenstein says
February 1, 2016 at 1:20 pmI need this bag because my current bag is just too small for all the junk I have crammed in there. Plus, it’s ugly!
Jamie says
February 1, 2016 at 1:38 pmI hear you!
Kaytie says
February 1, 2016 at 1:55 pmGreat bag to carry extra stuff and items for the day in!
Just had my first baby also so good to cary extra diapers in! 😉
Jamie says
February 1, 2016 at 9:43 pmTotally! Would also make a great diaper bag!
Barbara Lima says
February 1, 2016 at 2:33 pmI NEED this bag. I presently use a plastic grocery bag!
Jamie says
February 1, 2016 at 9:43 pmYES!
Lorena Keech says
February 1, 2016 at 2:51 pmI’d love to have a bag to carry my thermos, lunch, Kindle and a million other things I seem to think are essential for work everyday.
Jamie says
February 1, 2016 at 9:44 pmIt would be a great bag for all of those things! 🙂
Julie says
February 1, 2016 at 3:02 pmI actually don’t have anything in my gym bag right now because I don’t have one. That’s why I need the Have It All bag from Baggallini.
Jamie says
February 1, 2016 at 9:45 pmHa, yes, that’s a great reason!
Meghan Malicoat says
February 1, 2016 at 4:40 pmI love this bag, it would be perfect for me and all of my gym gear.
Jamie says
February 1, 2016 at 9:45 pmBest of luck then!
Bobbie Smith says
February 1, 2016 at 5:38 pmYou ask what’s in my gym bag right now, well a change of clothes, and a water bottle, and a pair of sneakers, and deodorant, definitely need that after the gym
Jamie says
February 1, 2016 at 9:45 pmFor sure!
Holden Humphreys says
February 1, 2016 at 8:31 pmMy wife started working out a month ago and she still doesn’t have a bag. I hope to win this one for her.
Jamie says
February 1, 2016 at 9:45 pmThat’s so sweet of you! Best of luck!
Jessica K. says
February 1, 2016 at 9:10 pmI need this bag because it is big and cute! I have a toddler so my purse pretty much doubles as a diaper bag!
Jamie says
February 1, 2016 at 9:46 pmIt would be GREAT for that!
Trish F says
February 1, 2016 at 11:07 pmYoga mat, reusable water bottle, wipes, iPad and sweatshirt. Thanks!
Jamie says
February 2, 2016 at 3:49 pmAll good things to carry!
Ed says
February 2, 2016 at 9:14 amTighty whities and fresh socks!
Jamie says
February 2, 2016 at 3:48 pmhahaha!
Bethann says
February 2, 2016 at 11:26 amI need a bag big enough for me not to have to carry multiple bags of stuff!
Jamie says
February 2, 2016 at 3:48 pmThe best part of this bag is all the room!
Cat says
February 2, 2016 at 11:34 amThis would be perfect for taking lunch, snacks, notebooks, everything back and forth to work! I’m currently using a reusable grocery bag with logos all over it … not too classy!
Jamie says
February 2, 2016 at 3:48 pmhahah I was in the same boat!!
Elizabeth C says
February 2, 2016 at 2:00 pmI started to LOL at the self proclaimed ‘Bag Lady’ comment because so am I! I always say those of us from NY invented the recycle tote long before they sold them in every store. As you said, it’s the nice shopping bag we reused until we needed to move to another when it falls apart. This bagg looks like the perfect answer I have yet to find. Thnx for the chance!
Jamie says
February 2, 2016 at 3:48 pmOf course, glad its not just me! 🙂
rajee says
February 2, 2016 at 2:34 pmkeep my wet clothes and lotion organized
Jamie says
February 2, 2016 at 3:47 pmMost definitely a great way to use this bag!
Jean F says
February 2, 2016 at 3:34 pmI need this bag to avoid looking tacky when I need to carry a bunch of things at once.
Jamie says
February 2, 2016 at 3:47 pmA great reason for this amazing bag!
Jackie OGorman says
February 2, 2016 at 4:40 pmI desperately need a new bag – my yoga bag is way too small.
kathy pease says
February 2, 2016 at 4:45 pmI would love this for the beach
Jamie says
February 2, 2016 at 4:55 pmWould make a super cute beach bag!
S. Carter says
February 2, 2016 at 6:46 pmMy gym bag has all the usuals..shoes, clothes, toiletries, etc. I love the organization of Baggallini bags. This would be a great gift to help me keep my New Year Resolution.
Jamie says
February 3, 2016 at 10:14 amYes, it’s a great bag!
liz l says
February 2, 2016 at 6:58 pmDry shampoo, deodorant, and gum
Jamie says
February 3, 2016 at 10:14 amAww, gotta love dry shampoo!
Jane McGregor says
February 2, 2016 at 8:26 pmI’d go to the gym if I had this bag!
Jamie says
February 3, 2016 at 10:14 amIt definitely helps!
Sarah L says
February 2, 2016 at 8:58 pmI swim 3 times a week and this bag would be perfect for carrying all my stuff.
Thanks for the contest.
Jamie says
February 3, 2016 at 10:14 amOf course!
Melissa says
February 2, 2016 at 11:09 pmI could use Baggallini in my life;)
Jamie says
February 3, 2016 at 10:14 amIt’s such a great life addition!
Jerry Marquardt says
February 2, 2016 at 11:48 pmMy whole workout clothes are in my gym bag. This bag looks of utmost quality to help keep everything together.
Jamie says
February 3, 2016 at 10:13 amMakes sense!
jmahurin40 says
February 3, 2016 at 12:08 amI have a bit of everything in my gym bag. clothes, deo, snacks, brush,etc
Jamie says
February 3, 2016 at 10:13 amSounds like my bag!
joe gersch says
February 3, 2016 at 1:25 amI have soap and a towel in my bag. I need this to give to my wife,who needs a bag
Jamie says
February 3, 2016 at 10:13 amAwww, that’s very sweet of you!
Ruy M. says
February 3, 2016 at 2:17 amMy current “gym bag” is overstuffed with too much of everything including a wet bag, my own shower shoes and blow dryer, makeup, a change of clothes… It might be a bit much.
Jamie says
February 3, 2016 at 10:13 amTime for an upgrade!
Michelle Hill says
February 3, 2016 at 5:21 amI need this bag because I have been so hard on my bag that it is embarrassing.
Jamie says
February 3, 2016 at 10:13 amhahah, I know the feeling!
Lily Kwan says
February 3, 2016 at 7:02 amI need this Have It All bag from Baggallini because my current one isn’t working very well.
Jamie says
February 3, 2016 at 10:12 amit’s a great bag!
Jessica Kaufman says
February 3, 2016 at 7:42 amI need this bag so I can carry around my yoga mat and waterbottle when I fit the gym.
Jamie says
February 3, 2016 at 10:12 amall great things to carry around!
natasha lamoreux says
February 3, 2016 at 9:00 amI do need this! Right now I dont have a designated bag, I just use whatever.
Jamie says
February 3, 2016 at 10:12 amtotally get it!
Philip Lawrence says
February 3, 2016 at 10:31 amI need this bag because I carry not only my workout clothes but also a change of clothes with me.
Grace says
February 3, 2016 at 11:40 amGreat bag!
Julie Waldron says
February 3, 2016 at 12:39 pmI need this to carry clothes to change into plus my shoes.
Kristen P says
February 3, 2016 at 1:07 pmI don’t currently own a gym bag, but I do have a gym membership and could really use this bag! It would be more more excuse to force my butt into the gym!
Jamie says
February 3, 2016 at 2:46 pmIt does make me want to get my butt to the gym, that’s for sure!
Laurie Emerson says
February 3, 2016 at 2:14 pmI need this bag as right now I am using an old backpack for a gym bag and not only is it too small for everything I carry, but is also kind of embarrassing.
Jamie says
February 3, 2016 at 2:46 pmtotally hear you!
Julie Hawkins says
February 3, 2016 at 2:18 pmI have to have this bag because I need to be stylish carrying my gym clothes!
Jamie says
February 3, 2016 at 2:45 pmIt does help with that! 🙂
Lori D. says
February 3, 2016 at 3:27 pmThat’s a great bag!
Lori D. says
February 3, 2016 at 3:29 pmThat’s a great bag, and I could sure use that to haul my and my dogs’ gear around! (Posted to soon on my earlier comment!)
Jamie says
February 3, 2016 at 3:31 pm🙂 it’s great for all the doggie things!
Sherry Conrad says
February 3, 2016 at 4:41 pmSad as it is to say, I am in the hospital a lot, and sometimes it is a I need to go now, no time to pack a bag – this would be great to keep in the car or at least somewhere we can keep it handy for a grab and go. Thanks for the chance to win.
Richard Hicks says
February 3, 2016 at 5:16 pmI want to win this for my wife who has a bag that has seen better days!
Mary M. says
February 3, 2016 at 5:51 pmI do not have a gym bag. I could use this bag to keep all my items together and look stylish at the same time.
Dana says
February 3, 2016 at 6:03 pmI keep everything in my bag:makeup, skincare, books
AnnJ says
February 3, 2016 at 6:35 pmI keep handy little foldable fabric bags in my one bag, which I think is so clever, but then I buy a few things and end up like the hilarious description of you on the bus, with too many bags. Actually, I’m on a train, and the bags go on the overhead rack, and then I worry that I won’t remember to take them all. So this is the bag I need!
Jenny Scheldberg says
February 3, 2016 at 6:41 pmI don’t have a gym bag at all 🙁 I usually throw everything in my purse.
Jennifer H. says
February 3, 2016 at 6:46 pmI carry water, gum, magazine and towel in my gym bag.
Buddy Garrett says
February 3, 2016 at 7:13 pmMy wife needs this bag to carry around everything she carries.
Leela says
February 3, 2016 at 7:32 pmTowels, a change of clothes, drinks and snacks.
Leah Shumack says
February 3, 2016 at 8:12 pmI do Zumba during my lunch break sometimes. I have a bag that’ll fit my sneakers, workout clothes would be great!
John H. says
February 3, 2016 at 8:47 pmI have change of clothes, tennis shoes, water and mp3.
james jenkins says
February 3, 2016 at 8:58 pmMy stuff is as thrown-together as the bags I carry it in.
Sandra Laflamme says
January 20, 2017 at 10:15 amI love bags and this one is super cute! Bummed I missed the giveaway but will have to check out Baggalini anyways 🙂
Jamie says
January 21, 2017 at 8:54 amI also LOVE a good bag!