The LoDo Satchel from Case Logic #LifeSimplified

The LoDo Satchel from Case Logic #LifeSimplified

Bags. I have many bags. Too many bags. Why? Because I carry around a lot of stuff. And when you have a kid, you carry around even more stuff. The problem is that many of my lovely bags just don’t cut it. Some are too small, some are too deep and most don’t have enough (or any) compartments. This means that I end up lugging around a few bags when we go out. You know the drill. The stylish Case Logic LoDo Satchel has totally simplified my life as it’s taken the place of many of my bags and proved itself as the perfect carry-all for work and play.

The LoDo Satchel from Case Logic, for a #LifeSimplified

Are you also looking for a bag that can do the job of a handbag, nappy bag, snack bag and laptop/tablet bag? Then the LoDo Satchel from Case Logic is the one you need.

Case Logic’s LoDo Collection is inspired by the hustle and bustle of downtown life and features a line of commuter bags and laptop sleeves that capture a balance of style and function while blending contemporary design with relevant features.

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The LoDo Satchel is a high quality cotton canvas bag that fits all your essentials and more. It’s ideal for work, school and travel. And perfect if you are a working mom (who also blogs on the side) like me.

This stylish bag is the perfect carry-all with a unique wide-mouth opening that provides easy access and visibility. It boasts leather-wrapped handles and zipper pulls as well as an adjustable and removable shoulder strap.

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The inside of the bag is perfectly designed and will help you organise like a pro. Everything has its place. The satchel sports a thickly padded laptop compartment, as well as a padded pocket for your (or the kiddo’s) tablet. The large compartment can easily store snacks, an extra set of clothing, a large pack of wet wipes and a camera, with loads of space to spare. That sounds very specific, I know, but that’s exactly what I packed for the school sports day last Friday. The inside also has another separate zipped pocket and two interior pockets for water bottles on each side of the large compartment. The interior is also easy to clean so no worries that a melted choccie or open yoghurt container will completely ruin your bag.

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The LoDo Satchel has two exterior water bottle pockets as well as two external pockets with magnetic snap-closure for easy access. The one pocket also has a little strap that you can attach your keys to. That may not sound like much, but Case Logic had me in mind when they added it – no more standing next to the car scratching around for ten minutes trying to find my keys. These guys really pay attention to detail.

My gorgeous graphite Case Logic LoDo Satchel is comfortable to carry, easy on the eyes, big enough to carry everything and made to last. I am super impressed with this bag and know that it will serve me well for years and years to come. Thanks Case Logic!

Want one? Of course you do. You can shop over HERE.

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Apothocary Laundry Salts

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This ocean- and skin-friendly product is top of my shopping list. I hate the sound of water going down the drain and the water crisis has made me more aware of how precious every drop really is. Apothocary Laundry Salts are free of chemicals which means that the water used for washing laundry can be used to water the garden. These laundry salts will give you clean, great-smelling laundry, without no harm to your family’s health or to the planet.

Dry Planet Flush Away

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It is quite shocking when you realise exactly how much water you flush away. We live by the ‘if it’s yellow, let it mellow’ motto in our house, but let’s be honest, you can only take it so far. That’s why I’m very keen to try Save-A-Flush. The envelope is filled with super absorbent beads which will absorb water when placed into the bottom of the toilet cistern. This will reduce the capacity of the cistern and can save up to 7000 litres annually in just one toilet! And it lasts 3-5 years. Add to cart…

Kuro-Bo 100% Natural Charcoal Water Filter

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Totally intrigued after I read this:

‘More and more South Africans are welcoming this special water filter into their health-conscious homes. Kuro-Bo Activated Charcoal is the first and only 100% plastic-free, natural and recyclable water filter in Africa. Activated charcoal, or Binchotan, has been used for centuries in Japanese culture to filter and purify water. The charcoal attracts positively-charged toxins and heavy metals, and draws them out of the water, while depositing beneficial minerals into the water. Activated charcoal also balances the water’s pH. A single stick of Kuro-Bo charcoal can give you up to 3 months of cleaner, healthier, better-tasting water.’

Sounds awesome, right? I am so keen on trying this. Plus it’s extremely cost effective.

Buzzy Wrap

blue-dot-buzzy-wrap-single-medium-largeBuzzy wraps are made from organic cotton, beeswax, organic jojoba oil and food grade tree resin and these wraps can be used in stead of plastic wrap and bags to keep your food fresh. It can be used to cover the top of an open bowl or it can be wrapped around cut open food. Or anything you want to keep fresh. What makes it so cool is the fact that you use your hands to warm the beeswax and the sheet will take the shape of whatever you are wrapping. Even cooler is the fact that Buzzy Wraps can be used over and over and over again.

Keeplifesimple Recycling Bags

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We’ve been recycling for a few years now and I have yet to put a real system in place. Our recycling ‘area’ consists of an old laundry basket hidden behind the bin. I think the Keeplifesimple recycling bags will make my life a lot easier. And a little prettier.

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