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The Baby Cargo Georgi Bag: A fashionable & functional review

January 18, 2013 By brenna

Last month I told you all how excited I was to receive the new Baby Cargo Georgi “Stroller” bag…

I use the tern ‘stroller bag’ loosely because it’s been about four years since I’ve had to use a stroller, yet I still was insanely intent on getting this bag.

The main reason: POCKETS. I love purses with pockets:

Of course, it doesn’t hurt when the interior is one of my favorite colors…in this case, known as ‘fig’.

I removed the changing pad it came with and quickly filled it with a lovely assortment of pens, lip gloss, notebooks, my iPhone, frequent shopper cards, hand sanitizer, gum and the like…and I didn’t lose any of it thanks to the specially designed compartments.

Sometimes functional means it’s not fashionable, but as you can obviously see, this is not the case with the Georgi bag:

Though I haven’t had the chance to use the brass grommet rings for umbrella strollers…

or the attachment snaps for strollers with one handle, I’ve made it my must-have mom bag for when I’m on a mission. The lightweight (& easily cleanable) fabric with brass details makes it easy to keep clean, especially when keeping it with me while I’m saving the world, one recycling trip at a time:

In a way, I think of the Georgi bag as my mobile office, whether keeping my electronics close by for a business meeting on the run, or helping me sort my coupons when I’m at the grocery store or impromptu photo session with the kids:

If I had any complaint, it would be that sometimes I actually forget which of the many pockets I’ve stored something in!

I can’t wait to give this as a gift, since I have SO many friends having new babies right now. And with the variety of bright, eye-popping colors, I know I can please every one of my friend’s palates

Don’t let the brand name of ‘Baby Cargo’ throw you off, these bags are brilliantly beautiful. So whether you have a baby or simply want to benefit from some smart moms who created an amazing bag, this is one you have to look into!

Disclosure: I was provided this bag for the purpose of reviewing it, but all delightful comments are exclusively my own

Filed Under: Products, Reviews Tagged With: Baby, bag, georgi, mom, stroller

Georgi: A baby bag you’ll want…even if you’re not a mom!

December 11, 2012 By sami

My husband is always making fun of me because not only am I obsessed with bags, I’m constantly looking at baby bags.

NO – I’m not pregnant again.

It’s just that people who make baby bags get it. They know we have busy lives and that we carry around more than a pen and a phone. We need compartments, flexibility and most importantly, POCKETS!

Boy, do I need pockets…

So when I learned that there was a new kid on the baby bag block that said it was ok for those of us who don’t have babies to carry this bag, I was IN!

Just take a look at the Georgi bag. Of course, if you do have a baby, you’re in luck: with your ingenious Georgi bag on hand(le), your bottles are stowed, your hands are free, and your “put together” style quotient just went up. Brass details like grommets that slide smartly over your umbrella stroller handles and stylishly zippered seams lend heft and style, at once. But what transforms Georgi from fashion item to stroller bag “must” is versatility: beautiful lightweight fabric, a sturdy shoulder strap that snaps to your full-service stroller bar, and a wealth of pockets mean everything stays neatly in place.

Just take a look at all these features:
*Beautiful lightweight fabric, brass details & stylishly zippered seams
*Universal Handle Hooks
*Brass grommet rings for umbrella strollers
*Attachment snaps for strollers with one handle
*Detachable/adjustable shoulder strap
*2-side bottle pockets
*7 interior pockets (1 lipstick, 1 wallet, 1 phone, 1 sunglass, 2 diaper pockets and 1 changing pad pocket)
*5 exterior pockets (2 side bottle pockets, 1 zippered center front pocket, 2 front pockets)
*Zip closure to secure items

But who needs a baby to be this stylish and organized? I’d like to think I’ve learned from those years

If you’re half as excited to check out the Georgi bag as I am, then take a look at their Limited Time Holiday Offer: Enjoy no sales tax on the new Georgi Stroller Bag.

Once I get mine, you know I’ll be sharing pics with you of me and my bag all around the town!

Filed Under: Products, Reviews Tagged With: Baby, bag, georgi, mom, stroller

Walt Disney World Kids Travel Guide

April 26, 2012 By sami

I wish I had a Walt Disney World kids travel guide when my kids were small, so I wanted to share our Walt Disney travel tips with all of you as we leave today for the Disney Social Media Moms celebration!

Walt Disney World Kids Travel Guide

Disney Stroller Rental

Renting strollers at Disney can get pricey. Currently, single strollers are $15 per day with double strollers at $31 per day (there is a slight discount for multi-day rentals and you can go from park to park without paying extra). While they are easy to maneuver, there is nowhere to store bags or cups, which is a bummer. Also, if you need a stroller outside of the parks, this can become a problem. I recommend bringing your own or looking into a local Orlando stroller rental company that will deliver to your hotel.

Disney Babysitting

Yes, I know I just prefaced this post with the fact that most people travel to Disney with their kids, but that doesn’t mean mom and dad can’t enjoy a night out while at Disney World, does it? There are several different Disney babysitting options, ranging from in-room care to clubhouses for older kids. Clubhouses start at $11.50/hour for the first child and are only available at certain Disney Resorts. You can contact Kids Nite Out for in-room babysitting prices.

Disney Rides for Little Ones

So you’re little one isn’t quite ready for Expedition Everest? (Don’t worry, my husband isn’t either!). Look at this list of Disney rides that are perfect for your Little Ones (and have FastPasses to boot! That means hardly any waiting in line!)

Disney Baby Care Centers

Looking for a place to change a diaper? Breast Feed? Buy those baby supplies you, I mean your spouse, left at home on accident? Just look for a Disney Baby Care Center in any of the parks. Here’s the full Baby Care Center list.

First Haircut

Did you know there’s a working Disney barber shop just inside the main gates of the Magic Kingdom? One of my favorite tips to share with families is to visit the Harmony Barber Shop for their child’s first haircut. For right around $15, kids not only get the authentic experience of a classic barbershop (and are usually coated in Mickey stickers!), but they also walk away with a special certificate commemorating the event, a lock of hair wrapped with Mickey confetti and a pair of Mickey ears with “First Haircut” stitched on the back! Even if your little one is too old for this, they can get their hair styled with some cool colors and Mickey confetti. A definite must!

Disney Playgrounds

One of my favorite Disney Freebies is all they playgrounds around Disney World Resort. What kid doesn’t love a playground? And when you mix it in with the different themed resorts, you can turn it into quite an adventure. Here is a list of all the different resorts with Disney Playgrounds.

A few other kids travel guide tips I’ve learned over the years:
For most families, traveling to Disney is a luxury that they have worked hard to achieve and have had to save lots of money in order to make it a reality. (Now here’s the tip). Most kids cannot grasp this fact. To them, Disney is the ultimate dream that they always knew they’d achieve. And while it’s fun, it can take the terms “excitement” & “exhaustion” to a new level!

So inevitably, you’ll find kids screaming and crying with parents hovering over them stressing out and yelling at them that they’re not allowed to cry at Disney.
Your kids don’t know that the average price of one of those twirly, spinning light things costs more than many of us make per hour.
Your kids don’t realize you’ve worked hours of overtime just to make this trip possible.
Your kids don’t understand that eating with Mickey Mouse costs more than you may spend on groceries in one week.

Don’t act like they should.

Instead, have a schedule so everyone knows what to expect, but at the same time, be flexible enough so that you can adapt when things don’t go exactly according to plan:
If it starts raining, don’t crowd under an awning for an hour: make a mad dash back to your hotel and take a nap.
If their favorite ride they absolutely must go on has a 60 minute wait, grab a fast pass and jump on the carousel instead.
If your bus doesn’t show up exactly when you thought it would, lead the line of fellow guests in a rousing rendition of “Be Our Guest”!

Most importantly, have fun & take lots of pictures!

What are your favorite kids travel guide tips and tricks that you would like to share when traveling to Disney with your little ones?

Filed Under: Reviews, Travel, Travel Tips, Walt Disney World Tagged With: Baby, guide, haircut, Kids, playground, stroller, Travel, walt disney world

Disney with Kids: Travel Guide

March 18, 2011 By sami

Granted, not everyone goes to Disney with their kids, but the majority of us do. So I only thought it fitting to provide you with a little travel guide for just that.

Before I feed you with info, I want to share an insight I’ve gleaned from traveling to Disney over the years:
For most families, traveling to Disney is a luxury that they have worked hard to achieve and have had to save lots of money in order to make it a reality. (Now here’s the tip). Most kids cannot grasp this fact. To them, Disney is the ultimate dream that they always knew they’d achieve. And while it’s fun, it can take the terms “excitement” & “exhaustion” to a new level!

So inevitable, you’ll find kids screaming and crying with parents hovering over them stressing out and yelling at them that they’re not allowed to cry at Disney.
Your kids don’t know that the average price of one of those twirly, spinning light things costs more than many of us make per hour.
Your kids don’t realize you’ve worked hours of overtime just to make this trip possible.
Your kids don’t understand that eating with Mickey Mouse costs more than you may spend on groceries in one week.

Don’t act like they should.

The most important thing to do at Disney with your kids is have fun! Honestly, my kids just like being on the buses here. The point is, it doesn’t take much to make them happy, but I guarantee they’ll be a lot happier when they see you joining in the fun instead of worrying about what you might be missing.

Now, on to the resources as promised

Disney Stroller Rental

Disney Babysitting

Disney Rides for Little Ones

Disney Baby Care Centers

First Haircut

Did you know there’s a working barber shop just inside the main gates of the Magic Kingdom? One of my favorite tips to share with families is to visit the Harmony Barber Shop for their child’s first haircut. For right around $15, kids not only get the authentic experience of a classic barbershop (and are usually coated in Mickey stickers!), but they also walk away with a special certificate commemorating the event, a lock of hair wrapped with Mickey confetti and a pair of Mickey ears with “First Haircut” stitched on the back! Even if your little one is too old for this, they can get their hair styled with some cool colors and Mickey confetti. A definite must!