![]() Over a decade ago, the husband and I went to his cousin's wedding. Since we were out of town guests, our hotel room came with the standard welcome bag of goodies. The goodies I can't remember at all, but the bag is something I use all the time. At first, I didn't think much of this bag. It's a kind of loud, blue patchwork style. Each of the squares is a different striped tartan pattern. The bottom and straps are a denim blue. Honestly, the look is not my style in the least. It is, however, well-made in a sturdy, almost canvas-like fabric. It is also the perfect size. It's about two inches larger than letter-sized all around. There is also a tiny interior pocket ideal for holding Chapstick, business cards, and a hotel room key. Ever since that wedding, this bag has become my go-to conference tote. In fact, I find this bag so perfect that I always turn down the free totes they hand you at registration. Those bags are always far too large with too long a handle drop. My blue bag tucks perfectly under my arm and doesn't hit me when I walk. The main pocket can hold my work laptop (and power cord), conference program, water bottle, and the pashmina I carry when rooms are far too cold. I can even slip in a snack or two. There's just enough room leftover to stash freebies and handouts. I also use this bag for my D&D session days, as an airplane carry on (when I don't need my laptop bag), and for parenting days when I want something bigger than a purse but smaller than a diaper bag. This blue bag is perfect. At this point, it lives on my travel packing list because it works for so many things. And it's washable! I've sent this through the washer and air dried it several times with no issue. So, thank you husband's cousin, you've given me one of my hardest working accessories.
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