Tote for Pool/Beach/Kids???

GyrlLayney · Jun 21st, 2007, 02:54 PM

Hi all - I was going to buy something rattan, wicker or straw but was wondering if it'd be too fragile, plus I'd be concerned about it getting stolen! So I settled on this fun Juicy Couture clear tote which I ordered from Saks for $122.

What do you gals with kids carry to the pool and beach?

Kimmi · Jun 21st, 2007, 09:46 PM

I think it is very cute! I don't have anything yet for this year for the beach but I'm thinking of plastic too.

CherryFarmGirl · Jun 21st, 2007, 10:52 PM

I was using the large Longaberger Boardwalk, but it was heavy and not flexible. I bought a bunch of mesh beach bags from Old Navy for $2.50. They work great. Sometimes I use a LL Bean Boat and Tote. The mesh bags are nice because they don't soak up water. Yours is a cute bag!

GyrlLayney · Jun 22nd, 2007, 11:40 AM

Thanks Cherryfarmgirl and Kimmi! Great tip on the Old Navy bags - great for wet kids' suits and gear!

LVobsessed415 · Jun 22nd, 2007, 02:25 PM

I have a couple of gap totes which work great.

LAltiero85 · Jun 22nd, 2007, 02:35 PM

I love getting totes from Old Navy, the Gap, and Target for the beach....they serve their purpose, and are very cute!

andi · Jun 22nd, 2007, 02:45 PM

Huge monogrammed LLBean Tote- I LOVE IT!!!!

annemerrick · Jun 22nd, 2007, 04:23 PM

I bought the GREATEST beach bag at Wal-Mart the other day!!! ( I never thought I would be saying that!!) It is giant...and clear plastic, with a small velcro pocket on the inside...and it was on sale for $4.97. I have 3 kids...and it fits all of our stuff, with room left over. This is it in blue...I bought the clear!

Miss Sooky · Jun 22nd, 2007, 04:27 PM

I am feeling a gap here! Although I live in a City, when we go on holiday and head for the beach, I tend to rely on my good old arms to carry towels, swimming costumes, sunscreen, assorted equipment, water etc - a bag? Wow, why didn't I think of that?!

novosibirsk · Jun 22nd, 2007, 04:46 PM

I'm using bright orange nylon tote which is few times bigger than any of the bags mentioned here :) but can easily fit beach towels, swimsuits, water, sunscreen, sunglasses, toys, cookies, juice, kids spare clothes, hats, diapers, swimming diapers, first aid essentials (neosporin, band aid, etc.), any space left?

GyrlLayney · Jun 22nd, 2007, 04:55 PM

Got the Juicy tote today and it comes with a little coin purse and a huge beach towel! So stylish with cute details - it's big (16x12x6), PINK and I

love

it!

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HauteMama · Jun 22nd, 2007, 05:02 PM

Love the Juicy beach bag! That is very cute!

Because I leave a bag unattended for long periods of time at the beach or pool, I choose a cheaper route! I have this Gap tote. It is big enough to hold lots of towels, suits for everyone, sunscreen, drinks and snacks. The handles are long enough to go over the shoulder.

Jun 21st, 2007, 02:54 PM	#1
GyrlLayney Member Location: Pennsylvania	Tote for Pool/Beach/Kids??? Hi all - I was going to buy something rattan, wicker or straw but was wondering if it'd be too fragile, plus I'd be concerned about it getting stolen! So I settled on this fun Juicy Couture clear tote which I ordered from Saks for $122. What do you gals with kids carry to the pool and beach?

Jun 21st, 2007, 09:46 PM	#2
Kimmi Member	Re: Tote for Pool/Beach/Kids??? I think it is very cute! I don't have anything yet for this year for the beach but I'm thinking of plastic too.

Jun 21st, 2007, 10:52 PM	#3
CherryFarmGirl Member Location: Halloweentown	Re: Tote for Pool/Beach/Kids??? I was using the large Longaberger Boardwalk, but it was heavy and not flexible. I bought a bunch of mesh beach bags from Old Navy for $2.50. They work great. Sometimes I use a LL Bean Boat and Tote. The mesh bags are nice because they don't soak up water. Yours is a cute bag!

Jun 22nd, 2007, 11:40 AM	#4
GyrlLayney Member Location: Pennsylvania	Re: Tote for Pool/Beach/Kids??? Thanks Cherryfarmgirl and Kimmi! Great tip on the Old Navy bags - great for wet kids' suits and gear!

Jun 22nd, 2007, 02:25 PM	#5
LVobsessed415 Member Location: Novato, CA	Re: Tote for Pool/Beach/Kids??? I have a couple of gap totes which work great.

Jun 22nd, 2007, 02:35 PM	#6
LAltiero85 Team Edward ♥ Location: PA	Re: Tote for Pool/Beach/Kids??? I love getting totes from Old Navy, the Gap, and Target for the beach....they serve their purpose, and are very cute! __________________

Jun 22nd, 2007, 02:45 PM	#7
andi Member Location: NY	Re: Tote for Pool/Beach/Kids??? Huge monogrammed LLBean Tote- I LOVE IT!!!!

Jun 22nd, 2007, 04:23 PM	#8
annemerrick Member Location: Back in Dallas	Re: Tote for Pool/Beach/Kids??? I bought the GREATEST beach bag at Wal-Mart the other day!!! ( I never thought I would be saying that!!) It is giant...and clear plastic, with a small velcro pocket on the inside...and it was on sale for $4.97. I have 3 kids...and it fits all of our stuff, with room left over. This is it in blue...I bought the clear! __________________ WWW.MYBAG.NET

Jun 22nd, 2007, 04:27 PM	#9
Miss Sooky Member Location: Curled up with a book	Re: Tote for Pool/Beach/Kids??? I am feeling a gap here! Although I live in a City, when we go on holiday and head for the beach, I tend to rely on my good old arms to carry towels, swimming costumes, sunscreen, assorted equipment, water etc - a bag? Wow, why didn't I think of that?!

Jun 22nd, 2007, 04:46 PM	#10
novosibirsk Member Location: Washington, DC area	Re: Tote for Pool/Beach/Kids??? I'm using bright orange nylon tote which is few times bigger than any of the bags mentioned here :) but can easily fit beach towels, swimsuits, water, sunscreen, sunglasses, toys, cookies, juice, kids spare clothes, hats, diapers, swimming diapers, first aid essentials (neosporin, band aid, etc.), any space left?

Jun 22nd, 2007, 04:55 PM	#11
GyrlLayney Member Location: Pennsylvania	Re: Tote for Pool/Beach/Kids??? Got the Juicy tote today and it comes with a little coin purse and a huge beach towel! So stylish with cute details - it's big (16x12x6), PINK and I love it! [/quote]

Jun 22nd, 2007, 05:02 PM	#12
HauteMama Member	Re: Tote for Pool/Beach/Kids??? Love the Juicy beach bag! That is very cute! Because I leave a bag unattended for long periods of time at the beach or pool, I choose a cheaper route! I have this Gap tote. It is big enough to hold lots of towels, suits for everyone, sunscreen, drinks and snacks. The handles are long enough to go over the shoulder.