A Halloween Adventure in Autism (11/12) New Thread Begun on TR Board!

[KathyRN137]

Here is my bag advice -

I hate things with flaps... and I wear my Baggallini over one shoulder A LOT...

Hey, Jaime!! So good to see you back!!
Cannot wait to read about your "fun on a boat!"

I wore mine on one shoulder, too, but it felt a bit uncomfortable. (Perhaps I carry more stuff than you do 'cuz of Billy.)

If I could get that strap to adjust, I'd be so happy! But since I can't, I'm shopping for a new bag!


Kathy

 

[mom2mek]

I don't know how much help this will be, but I carried an REI Overland Donner bag on our Thanksgiving trip in 2007 and again on our October trip in 2008. It had lots of pockets and worked out really great! (I even got lime green with a cute pattern on the inside). I didn't carry it with me on this last trip, since I didn't have to have as much junk with me - I was able to carry a Vera Bradley hipster that I was given on Mother's Day!

Anyways, here is a pic of the Donner bag - I wore it criss-crossed if I was juggling a lot, but it can also be worn over the shoulder.

(Not the best picture, but you can see it hanging there - my mom was also carrying one in black, but it's harder to see hers). I will look for a better pic.

(here's another one - the strap is adjustable so you could wear it over your shoulder like a regular purse if you wanted).

Sara

 

[mom2mek]

I knew the minute I posted those, I would find the stock pic....here it is.

Sara

 

[mousescrapper]

I knew the minute I posted those, I would find the stock pic....here it is.

Sara

that looks like a nice bag.....


OK KATHY>>>>

this bag discussion is going to get dangerous soon....

your QVC bag description sounds nice I like the magnetic front flap!

 

[Halloweenqueen]

I just make my husband carry a backpack.

 

[jcc0621]

Travelon Flap Front Messenger Bag

QVC Price:
$36.25
Shipping & Handling: $5.97

100% of customers would recommend this product to a friend
Overall Rating 5 out of 5

Description
Designed for a body-hugging fit, even when you lean forward or bend down, this messenger bag offers ample storage with its plentiful pockets and an expansion panel that provides an extra 2-1/2" of space. From Travelon.
Front flap: magnetic closure; two roomy pockets; organizer compartment with four card slots, pen and lipstick loop; travel center with pockets for ID, boarding pass and passport, removable LED light; zippered slash pocket
Main compartment: radius zipper, two slide pockets, zippered mesh pocket
Back panel: zippered slash pocket, external cell phone pocket
Adjustable shoulder strap
Quilted microfiber
Measures 13"H x 11"W x 4"D


Kathy

Love Travelon. I have a nother of thier bags, much smaller that was great when I didn't have kids Need to check out the messenger bag. My birthday is coming up...

 

[cjackearl]

Hi Kathy! I found a picture of your bag. It's tres cute. E-bags is running a sale, today only, 20% off, so the bag is 31.99, shipping is 7.95, so 39.94 total. You could save a couple bucks at least, and return shipping is free if you don't like it. Hope you find a bag you love.

 

[MinnieNurse]

I just make my husband carry a backpack.

Me too!

 

[KathyRN137]

I don't know how much help this will be, but I carried an REI Overland Donner bag on our Thanksgiving trip in 2007 and again on our October trip in 2008. It had lots of pockets and worked out really great! (I even got lime green with a cute pattern on the inside).
I wore it criss-crossed if I was juggling a lot, but it can also be worn over the shoulder.

(here's another one - the strap is adjustable so you could wear it over your shoulder like a regular purse if you wanted).

Sara

that looks like a nice bag.....

your QVC bag description sounds nice I like the magnetic front flap!

Love Travelon. I have a nother of thier bags, much smaller that was great when I didn't have kids Need to check out the messenger bag. My birthday is coming up...

I do like the look of that Donner bag...

Here's a link to a picture of the Travelon bag...
http://www.travelonbags.com/pages/XXXXX/2100/2143.html


Kathy

 

[KathyRN137]

I just make my husband carry a backpack.

Queenie, the sad thing is that Ed does carry his own backpack! Perhaps its b/c of the time of year (Nov.) but we need room for extra shirts or a sweatshirt for everyone...plus I need a change of clothes for Billy "just in case...in addition to all my stuff!!

Even Tricia carries a small backpack for her things.

I just don't like wearing a backpack b/c its so awkward getting on and off the rides...and it can be tough to store a big bag under the seat.


Kathy

 

[KathyRN137]

Hi Kathy! I found a picture of your bag. It's tres cute. E-bags is running a sale, today only, 20% off, so the bag is 31.99, shipping is 7.95, so 39.94 total. You could save a couple bucks at least, and return shipping is free if you don't like it. Hope you find a bag you love.

Hmmm. I didn't see it when I looked on e-bags the other day.
Thanks! I'll check it out!

But... now I kind of like the Donner one too!


Kathy

 

[DisMomAmy]

I always have bag issues. 2006 and before, I always went with the fanny pack. Last year I bought a baggallini - it lasted a day or so and I had to buy a fanny pack because I hadn't brought one along. This year I had my new Vera hipster. I used it for the first day and a half then my shoulders hurt (actually my collar bones hurt) so I went back to the old stand by - the ugly fanny pack! Nothing else is as comfortable for me... After two days of that I was able to switch back to Vera and I was fine - sometimes I did the across the body thing and other times I did the over the shoulder thing. I think my heavy camera may have contributed to my problem this year. When I switched back to the Vera later in the week I made sure to pack it much lighter.

I understand that backpacks aren't the most convenient - especially since I change between my regular glasses and sunglasses frequently all day long - but I'm wondering if a backpack may be the way to go for me in the future...

 

[moparop]

Hmmm. I didn't see it when I looked on e-bags the other day.
Thanks! I'll check it out!

But... now I kind of like the Donner one too!


Kathy

I was going to link you to the ebags sale, but it looks like someone beat me to the punch. That Donner bag is kickin too! I think you need to get both and alternate days while you are there. In the name of Market research for me of course!

 

[nu2wdisneyw]

I am so glad that it worked out so you don't have to change resorts!!! And for only $145!!
I wish I could help with the bag situation...I think am am going to get a baggalini.
Disney mail is so fun...I enjoy having physical information as opposed to the net too!!

 

[KathyRN137]

I understand that backpacks aren't the most convenient... but I'm wondering if a backpack may be the way to go for me in the future...

The sling-style backpack that Ed carries is actually the bag I carried on a previous trip, then decided I didn't like because of the way it rubbed on my shoulder and bra strap. (Sorry for TMI!)

But he thinks it's perfect for him, so at least the purchase wasn't a waste.

I was going to link you to the ebags sale, but it looks like someone beat me to the punch. That Donner bag is kickin too! I think you need to get both and alternate days while you are there. In the name of Market research for me of course!

Great idea! Now if only my budget could support the research!!

I wish I could help with the bag situation...I think am am going to get a baggalini.

I would be quite content with my baggalini were it not for my lanyard and pins situation! Hope you enjoy yours!


Kathy

 

[MinnieNurse]

Hey Kathy,

I just found this thread for nurses and thought you might want to hop over and take a peep. Maybe give the new nurses and nurses to be a little of your knowledge as well.

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2178389

 

[HappyPeach]

I'm glad to have found your post. I'll be at WDW a month earlier than you. You inspired me to make my ressies for the MNSSHP. Thank you! Also, that donner bag is discounted for 2 discontinued colors on ebags.com.

 

[KathyRN137]

Hey Kathy,

I just found this thread for nurses and thought you might want to hop over and take a peep. Maybe give the new nurses and nurses to be a little of your knowledge as well.

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2178389

Great! There's a lot of "us" who love Disney!! Thanks!

I'm glad to have found your post. I'll be at WDW a month earlier than you. You inspired me to make my ressies for the MNSSHP. Thank you! Also, that donner bag is discounted for 2 discontinued colors on ebags.com.

So glad you could join me in the planning! I think you will love the MNSSHP... the after-hours parties are great! We've done the Christmas Party and the Pirate & Princess Party, so I know how much fun they can be!!

Thanks for the bag info... I'm still undecided. I found another Overland Equipment bag I'm interested in that's a bit bigger than the travelon and the Donner bags....

http://www.ebags.com/overland_equip...olors/product_detail/index.cfm?modelid=125543


I guess that the more you look, the more you find!!


Kathy

 

[KathyRN137]

We're Havin' a Party!!


I was on the phone with DSis Eileen, mom to DNiece Catie who will be joining us on our trip this year, and we were thinking it might be fun to have a little "party" for the girls when we reach double digits, or 99 days 'til Disney!!

That should be July 22, if I'm not mistaken.

I figure we can make Disney foods, use Disney-themed partyware, play some Disney games and use the occasion to pre-plan for the trip. I'd also like to really talk over some of the nitty-gritty and make sure that Dsis and I are on the same page when it comes to all the parenting stuff... rules... discipline... stuff I probably won't need, but will want to have talked out ahead of time just in case. Good to have it all out on the table with both girls and both sets of parents!

(But really, I just want an excuse to have a party and talk a lot about Disney!!)


Kathy

 

[mom2mek]

Woo-hoo! Gotta love a Disney party! Great idea to get all that "parenting" stuff on the table too!

Allears has so many of the Disney food recipes! I'm meeting some DIS friends for a girls trip to the mountains in a couple of weeks, and we are doing a Disney food night one of the nights! They have cheddar cheese soup, the cornbread from the HDDR, Pina Colavas, even the Main St Bakery Chocolate Chunk Cookies! Yummo!

Sara