Thirty-One Organizing Utility Tote Review & Giveaway

by Dana on February 1, 2012

How many of you have heard of the company Thirty-One Gifts? I was first introduced to Thirty-One Gifts a couple of years ago but didn’t get a chance to try the products for myself until last Spring.

About Thirty-One:

Our stylish, affordable products are exclusive to Thirty-One. From our signature purses and totes to storage solutions that help organize your life, you’ll find something to fit every personality and situation. Each season, we develop new products built on the idea that our products must be functional AND fashionable (and, of course, make great gifts!).

My mother-in-law purchased LuLu a Thermal Totes during a promotion around Easter in 2011. I was so pleased with the thermal tote that I purchased a fantastic beach tote (called the Tote-Ally Awesome Tote) in the Circle Spirals print a couple months later.

LuLu uses her lunch tote daily at school. The size is perfect and it’s easy to clean (a huge plus for parents!) My beach tote held up well with all the abuse we put it through over the summer. I love the pattern and how easily all our gear and towels fit inside.

Adding to my Thirty-One collection, I received the Organizing Utility Tote in Black Parisian Pop from Rachel, an independent Thirty-One Consultant, based out of the Hampton Roads area of Virginia. The Organizing Utility Tote is great for just about anything. You can use it to store coupons and accessories, at the gym, carrying papers home from work and would even make a perfect diaper bag. I’m actually considering getting my sister-in-law one to use for my new nephew.

The new Spring Catalog was released today and it has even more gorgeous prints than when I choose my Tote. I love the Black Parisian Pop print but would have probably gone with the Awesome blossoms if it had been available last month. There is just something about the yellow and grey combination that I find appealing.

Now, you all know how much I love to save money! I couldn’t possibly have a post about Thirty-One products and not mention the February Monthly Special – for every $31 spent, get 1 item 31% off! The possibilities are endless on how to work this deal to get more of your favorite Thirty-One products for less!

It’s always fun to get friends, family & co-workers together for a show. Not only do you get an excuse to throw a party but hostess can earn:

FREE Products
Half Price Products
Exclusive Hostess Items

If you’re looking to make extra money for 2012, you can become a Thirty-One Consultant for just $99. The Spring 2012 Enrollment Kit includes everything pictured above!

If you’re interested in placing an order, becoming a consultant or hosting a show, you can get all of Rachel’s contact information from her website.

I have been extremely pleased with the quality and attractiveness of all my Thirty-One products and I think you will be too!

Win it:

One (1) winner will receive an Organizing Utility Tote in the print of their choice!

The Rules:

The winner will be selected at random. The winner will be contacted via email after the close of the giveaway. The winner will have 48hours to respond to my email or a new winner will be selected. Entry for this giveaway will close on February 14th at 8pm EST.

Please leave a separate comment for each method of entry. The mandatory entry must be completed before any extra entry methods.

Mandatory Entry:
Leave a comment on this post with your favorite Thirty-One product or print.

Entry Methods:

- Sign up for Rachel’s Thirty-One newsletter by sending Rachel an email from her site. Leave a comment telling me you subscribe.

- Follow The Coupon Challenge on Twitter. Leave a comment telling me you follow.

- Like The Coupon Challenge on Facebook. Leave a comment telling me you Like.

- Subscribe via RSS feed or by email feed (must be verified). Leave a comment letting me know how you subscribe.

- Follow me at Savings.com. Leave a comment and tell me you follower.

- Blog, post in your facebook status, or tweet about this giveaway. Leave a comment telling me how you’ve spread the word about the Thirty-One Organizing Utility Tote Giveaway. (You may choose 1 or all 3 methods)

*US Only

GOOD LUCK!

Disclosure: I received an Organizing Utility Tote to review and keep. No other compensation was received. All opinions are 100% my own and may differ from others.

Disclosure: This post may contain an affiliate link.

{ 147 comments }

1 jennifer tournear February 1, 2012 at 5:09 pm: i love the parisian pop color.

jen
2 sarah February 1, 2012 at 5:10 pm: My favorite is the purses
3 sarah February 1, 2012 at 5:12 pm: I follow you on FB
4 Kim February 1, 2012 at 5:14 pm: I love the totes and thermal lunch bags along with the make-up bag
5 Kim February 1, 2012 at 5:16 pm: i like u on the coupon challenge on facebook and savings.com
6 Kim February 1, 2012 at 5:17 pm: i shared this with my facebook friends
7 Christina February 1, 2012 at 5:40 pm: I love the organizing utility tote in black parisian pop!
8 Linda February 1, 2012 at 5:43 pm: I love the organizing utility totes. Use them for craft items and around my sewing machine.
9 Linda February 1, 2012 at 5:43 pm: I’m following you on twitter
10 Linda February 1, 2012 at 5:44 pm: I’m following you on facebook
11 Melissa Nassraway February 1, 2012 at 6:33 pm: i love their new FLutter buttrfly design.
12 Melissa Nassraway February 1, 2012 at 6:34 pm: i like coupon challenge on facebook.
13 Jessi February 1, 2012 at 6:52 pm: I use my utility tote for my coupon bag. LOVE LOVE it. The black is cute but there is a hot pink one that even donates to charity. Just love 31
14 Marlys Folly February 1, 2012 at 8:00 pm: I like the organizing utility tote in either Circle Spirals or
Harvest Floral — I think this would work great for my work bag. I like Coupon Challenger on facebook and follow you on twitter and also follow you on email feed. Thanks for this opportunity.
15 Tracy February 1, 2012 at 8:25 pm: Since I am an avid neat freak, I love the All-in-One Organizer in Harvest Plaid!!
16 Lori B February 1, 2012 at 8:29 pm: I love the lunch thermal tote!!!! My daughter uses it EVERYDAY and has so much room. I love how it keeps things really cold OR warm for her through out the day.
17 Tracy February 1, 2012 at 8:30 pm: I like the Coupon Challenge on FB!
18 Tracy February 1, 2012 at 8:34 pm: I subscribe by e-mail feed to the Coupon Challenge.
19 Tracy February 1, 2012 at 8:36 pm: I follow you on Savings.com.
20 Kris February 1, 2012 at 8:38 pm: I absolutely love the flutter !!!! It looks awesome!!
21 Julie February 1, 2012 at 8:44 pm: I love the Storage Tote. I use it for everything!
22 Julie February 1, 2012 at 8:45 pm: I am following you on Facebook.
23 Denise Weatherly February 1, 2012 at 8:46 pm: I follow you on facebook and I like the picnic awesome blossom tote.
24 Leanne M February 1, 2012 at 9:00 pm: I love the Utility Tote in circle spirals
25 Leanne M February 1, 2012 at 9:01 pm: Follow The Coupon Challenge on Twitter.
26 Leanne M February 1, 2012 at 9:01 pm: Like The Coupon Challenge on Facebook
27 Leanne M February 1, 2012 at 9:01 pm: email subscriber
28 Leanne M February 1, 2012 at 9:02 pm: https://twitter.com/#!/leanne_mac/status/164891326041686017
29 Heather Reid February 1, 2012 at 10:02 pm: I like #3401, Littles Carry All Case.
30 Heather Reid February 1, 2012 at 10:14 pm: Following on Twitter, ms_heather217
31 Heather Reid February 1, 2012 at 11:49 pm: Like u on FB
32 Heather Reid February 2, 2012 at 1:37 am: Email subscriber
33 Wendy Myers February 2, 2012 at 5:22 am: Of course I follow you on FB
34 Wendy Myers February 2, 2012 at 5:28 am: My favorite product is the skirt purse and awesome blossom is my new favorite pattern!
35 anna middlebrook February 2, 2012 at 8:20 am: my fav is the lunch bags!!!
36 anna middlebrook February 2, 2012 at 8:24 am: i love you on fb
37 anna middlebrook February 2, 2012 at 8:25 am: i follow you on saveings.com also can you email me about doing a pampered chef thing like this
38 Elizabeth G February 2, 2012 at 8:43 am: I love the utility totes! One can never have too many!!
39 Elizabeth G February 2, 2012 at 8:44 am: I follow you on facebook.
40 Elizabeth G February 2, 2012 at 8:45 am: You’re on my RSS feed!
41 JODI B February 2, 2012 at 1:53 pm: i like the demi purses
42 JODI B February 2, 2012 at 1:54 pm: i like you on facebook – jodi bradshaw
43 JODI B February 2, 2012 at 1:55 pm: i tweeted – https://twitter.com/#!/Joolz43344/status/165145102027726849
44 kelly sullivan February 2, 2012 at 2:27 pm: I just had a 31 party last night! I love the organizing shoulder bag.
45 kelly sullivan February 2, 2012 at 2:28 pm: I follow VIA email.
46 jessica todd February 2, 2012 at 3:42 pm: definitely a fan of the black parisian pop!
47 jessica todd February 2, 2012 at 3:43 pm: i like your facebook page!
48 Tabathia B February 2, 2012 at 8:22 pm: I like the square utility tote
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49 Tabathia B February 2, 2012 at 8:24 pm: email subscriber
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50 Tabathia B February 2, 2012 at 8:24 pm: like on facebook (michelle b)
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51 Tabathia B February 2, 2012 at 8:25 pm: twitter follower (chelleb36)
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52 Tabathia B February 2, 2012 at 8:28 pm: tweet
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53 Jennifer Chaisson February 3, 2012 at 10:18 am: I follow you on twitter @jenchaisson
54 Jennifer Chaisson February 3, 2012 at 10:19 am: I like you on FB (Jennifer Taylor Chaisson)
55 Jennifer Chaisson February 3, 2012 at 10:21 am: I subscribe via RSS feed
56 Jennifer Chaisson February 3, 2012 at 10:26 am: I like the lotsa dots weekender bag!
57 Kristin February 4, 2012 at 12:20 pm: I use the Organizing Utility Tote all the time as a diaper bag for my son! The many pockets are amazing for all the little stuff we carry. I really love my Retro Metro Bag too. So sad to see the painted floral plaid go!
58 Kristin February 4, 2012 at 12:21 pm: I like you on Facebook!
59 Katie February 4, 2012 at 12:29 pm: i follow you on facebook
60 Katie February 4, 2012 at 12:29 pm: i like the totes
61 Katie February 4, 2012 at 12:30 pm: i follow you on savings.com
62 Katy A. February 4, 2012 at 12:43 pm: I really like the 5th Avenue Bag!
63 angela February 4, 2012 at 12:45 pm: Love ALL of my 31 bags and looking forward to attending 2 parties in February
64 Katy A. February 4, 2012 at 12:46 pm: I like the Coupon Challenge on facebook!
65 Katy A. February 4, 2012 at 12:47 pm: I follow The Coupon Challenge on Twitter! KatyLMA
66 Katy A. February 4, 2012 at 12:52 pm: Tweeted! https://twitter.com/#!/KatyLMA/status/165855110159802370
67 Lynne Hendrick February 4, 2012 at 1:20 pm: I love my large utility tote!
68 Lynne Hendrick February 4, 2012 at 1:21 pm: I like you on FB and follow daily!
69 Lynne Hendrick February 4, 2012 at 1:22 pm: I get your email feed. thanks!
70 Christa B February 4, 2012 at 3:06 pm: I want the Tote-ally Awesome Tote so bad. I think it would be a great pool / beach bag.
71 Christa B February 4, 2012 at 3:06 pm: I folow The Coupon Challenge on Facebook.
72 Maureen February 5, 2012 at 11:11 pm: I emailed Rachel and requested to be signed up for her newsletter!

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73 Maureen February 5, 2012 at 11:12 pm: I follow The Coupon Challenge on Twitter.

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74 Maureen February 5, 2012 at 11:13 pm: I liked The Coupon Challenge on Facebook

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75 Maureen February 5, 2012 at 11:16 pm: Oh, I missed posting the mandatory entry first….

My favorite bag is the large utility tote in circle spirals!

Maureen
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76 Maureen February 5, 2012 at 11:17 pm: I am an email subscriber!

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77 Maureen February 5, 2012 at 11:18 pm: I follow you on Savings.com

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78 Maureen February 5, 2012 at 11:20 pm: I tweeted:

https://twitter.com/#!/MoReenie24/status/166373225712988160

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79 Dawn Valentine February 7, 2012 at 9:36 am: I like the Hangup Home Organizer
80 Dawn Valentine February 7, 2012 at 9:40 am: I like you on FB, follow you on Twitter and I signed up for your email.
81 Kara February 8, 2012 at 1:50 pm: I love Awesome Blossom.
82 Kara February 8, 2012 at 1:51 pm: I’m following The Coupon Challenge on FB!
83 Cathy Boatright February 8, 2012 at 1:51 pm: I love the utility totes!
84 christina yoder February 8, 2012 at 1:56 pm: I love the grey quilted poppy design and I have been drooling at the dbl. zipper cosmetic case and the xxl utility tote.
85 Cathy Boatright February 8, 2012 at 1:56 pm: I follow on Twitter!
86 Shannon February 8, 2012 at 1:56 pm: I actually have a utility tote i use everyday and LOVE! Would love another! we have 2 insulated bags we use for picnics tons too!
87 Cathy Boatright February 8, 2012 at 1:56 pm: I follow on Facebook!
88 Cathy Boatright February 8, 2012 at 1:57 pm: I subscribe to emails!
89 Cathy Boatright February 8, 2012 at 1:57 pm: I follow you on savings.com!
90 Shannon February 8, 2012 at 1:58 pm: i folllow on FB!
91 Cathy Boatright February 8, 2012 at 1:58 pm: I tweeted the giveaway!
https://twitter.com/#!/CathyBoat25/status/167321365769236480
92 Jennifer Schod February 8, 2012 at 2:04 pm: I follow on Facebook. I LOVE Thirty-One and would love to win one of these larger totes for all the stuff I have to carry around as a mom.
93 Wendy Blair February 8, 2012 at 2:11 pm: My Favorite is the Skirt Purse! It is so cute and you can change the skirt to match ANY outfit! The totes are also great for your Sunday school Teaching material or organization at home. Love Love Love 31 Products!

Wendy
94 Lyn Cunningham February 8, 2012 at 2:29 pm: I follow you on FB and LOVE Thirty-one!
95 Denise Kasbohm February 8, 2012 at 2:37 pm: My favorite is definitely the Parisian Pop Print!!
96 Denise Kasbohm February 8, 2012 at 2:42 pm: I Like and follow you on Facebook!
97 Denise Kasbohm February 8, 2012 at 2:45 pm: I am a follower of Savings.com
98 Denise Kasbohm February 8, 2012 at 2:48 pm: I subscribe to your emails too.
99 Wendy Myers February 8, 2012 at 4:20 pm: I follow the coupon. Challenge on FB
100 Billie Jean LaBombard February 8, 2012 at 8:45 pm: LOVE me some Thirty-one of everything !!!!!!
101 Meg s February 8, 2012 at 10:55 pm: I like the organizing utility tote in black Parisian pop
102 Meg s February 8, 2012 at 10:57 pm: I like the coupon challenge on facebook
103 liz February 10, 2012 at 10:00 am: I would love one, don’t own any 31 products at all!
104 Missy Lynnh February 10, 2012 at 2:00 pm: I like the Market Tote in Harvest Floral

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105 Missy Lynnh February 10, 2012 at 2:00 pm: I follow you on Twitter. I’m mlynnh8

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106 Missy Lynnh February 10, 2012 at 2:01 pm: I liked your page on Facebook. I’m Missy Lynnh

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107 Missy Lynnh February 10, 2012 at 2:02 pm: I subscribed to your emails

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108 Sheri O. February 12, 2012 at 12:13 am: I love the Organizing Utility Tote in the circle spirals.
109 Sheri O. February 12, 2012 at 12:16 am: I follow the Coupon Challenge on Twitter.
110 Sheri O. February 12, 2012 at 12:17 am: I follow the Coupon Challenge on FB.
111 Sheri O. February 12, 2012 at 12:19 am: I subscribe via email!
112 Sheri O. February 12, 2012 at 12:27 am: I tweeted about the giveaway!
113 Sheri O. February 12, 2012 at 12:31 am: I posted on FB!
114 Sheri O. February 12, 2012 at 1:14 am: I signed up for Rachel’s newsletter!
115 Kristi Hayes February 12, 2012 at 3:41 pm: I like the Square Utility Tote and All in One Organizer.
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116 Kelly Marceau February 12, 2012 at 5:10 pm: I loke the organizing totes
117 Christina Burrell February 12, 2012 at 5:48 pm: I love the new flutter pattern.
118 Nancy February 12, 2012 at 6:03 pm: I lv e the Parision Pop ultra tote!
119 Cassandra Holdeman February 12, 2012 at 9:17 pm: My favorite product is the organizing utility tote. It was the first bag I bought from Thirty-One and it is my bag I carry everywhere!
120 Meridith W February 13, 2012 at 10:02 am: I like you Facebook, My favorite New item with Thirty One is the Mini Utility Bin and the Timeless Wallet, and the Casual Cargo Purse!!! I love the Black Parasian Pop, Lots-A-Dots, and Awesome Blossom!!! ALL of the items and Prints are GREAT!!! Thirty One rocks!
121 pamela jablonski February 13, 2012 at 10:07 am: I like the city weekender tote in quilted black poppy
122 pamela jablonski February 13, 2012 at 10:12 am: I signed up to be on rachael’s email newsletter
123 pamela jablonski February 13, 2012 at 10:14 am: I follow you on twitter
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124 Aimee Haywood February 13, 2012 at 10:14 am: I love the utility tote. My daughter has one to hold the gear for whatever activity she is doing at the time; from soccer to camping to dance class, I know she has everything right there AND it will be easy to find. I would love to have one of my own now!
125 pamela jablonski February 13, 2012 at 10:15 am: i like you on facebook
126 Aimee Haywood February 13, 2012 at 10:15 am: I like on facebook!
127 Jennifer Bell February 13, 2012 at 10:44 am: I LOVE THE COUPON CHALLENGE AND 31!!! I do not tweet, BUT follow you on FB and receive your e-mails…thank you a million times for how much you have saved my family of 6!!!
128 Lori Shad February 13, 2012 at 5:49 pm: I have the 31 purse with the interchangeable skirts. I love 31! I would buy it all if I was rich. I would love to win this tote!
129 Jamie February 13, 2012 at 8:23 pm: I really like the Tote-All Awesome Tote and the XXL Everyday Tote. So many great items and designs to choose from!
130 Christine February 13, 2012 at 10:09 pm: I like the black paisley parade
131 kerri February 13, 2012 at 11:13 pm: I love everything they offer, I have several items, a purse, large totes, small totes, even use a small pouch for my son’s diapers. Their products are great, and very functional!
132 laurie February 13, 2012 at 11:54 pm: i like the medium magazine basket
133 laurie February 13, 2012 at 11:55 pm: follow TCC on twitter-lmurley2000
134 laurie February 13, 2012 at 11:55 pm: like TCC on facebook-lmurley2000
135 laurie February 13, 2012 at 11:56 pm: email subscriber
136 laurie February 13, 2012 at 11:56 pm: tweeted

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137 Terra Heck February 14, 2012 at 5:00 am: My favorite is the Organizing Shoulder Bag in the dark denim print. Thanks.
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138 Terra Heck February 14, 2012 at 5:00 am: follow you on twitter, partymix25
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139 Terra Heck February 14, 2012 at 5:01 am: email subscriber
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140 danielle barone February 14, 2012 at 9:58 am: Love thirty-one bags!!
141 shelly reddinger February 14, 2012 at 10:03 am: I love the black parisian pop print
142 Billie Jean LaBombard February 14, 2012 at 10:10 am: Thirty one is the best for gifts or for a gift for yourself. Love ALL the prints and this tote is the best for just about anything !!!
143 amy February 14, 2012 at 10:26 am: My favorite is the polka dot bag my friend got me when I had my son. It is a thermal bag and I used it to keep his bottles cold! LOVE!
144 Kambrea February 14, 2012 at 10:26 am: I love the black quilted poppy print!
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145 amy February 14, 2012 at 10:26 am: Like you on facebook!
146 Kambrea February 14, 2012 at 10:27 am: I follow on twitter @desert_starr_57

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147 Teresa Phillips February 14, 2012 at 12:31 pm: I LOVE everything that I have purchased from Thirty One! My very favorite would probably be a tie between my Thermal Lunch Tote and my Organizational Tote. I use both of them everyday taking things to work with me. I follow you on Facebook and love all the helpful information that I get from you!