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Ranchlands Chico Tote, an Unboxing

Check for it here (Customizable!):  Chico Tote

Ranchlands Chico Tote, an Unboxing!

 

Hey Guys!

Sorry I’ve been away for  so long…life has been keeping my busy in the best way possible. Work is a challenge, but I’m glad to be a part of a great team.  My kiddo’s getting older (sniff, sniff) and so we’re exploring all sorts of new things together to see what interests her.  As for me, I’ve recently become super excited about NON city stuff. I’ve always had this insanely urban existence – think, it doesn’t even get dark at night because there’s just so many city lights that even night has a permanent soft glow.  For some reason, a few recent trips have really sparked my interest in more rural / country / nature type existences.

Today’s unboxing is an offshoot of my newfound interest in everything NON city.    I think it’s my own personal City Slickers moment (if that dates me, great because I’m loving this age).   Enter….Ranchlands.  They have the most thoughtful website and I’ve literally spent a few hours poring over it and reading about their connections to the land, how they’re caretakers of it and stewards of the animals.  Honestly, I’ve also secretly thought – how can I talk my husband into a working ranch vacation in the country side of Colorado?!  I’ve got to go.  Soon.

So, how do you get from a working ranch to a leather artisan? Aside from the literal access to cows, I thought they had the most thoughtful answer to this question – – they want to bridge the gap between urban settings and their connection to the land.  After my trip to Tennessee and then The Ranch in Laguna Beach, I really just want to spend more time outdoors and experience the land so this is like the mother ship calling me home.    Long story short, they have bridged the gap. In the search for the perfect bag, I’ve inadvertently learned about their ranching, and more importantly, their larger mission for education and conversation.  

I continue to try to be more a conscious consumer by knowing who made my bags and where they were made.  I watched the video on Madi Hester carefully crafting her leather pieces and I was sold on them.   So, here I am unboxing their Chico Tote in two – tone black.  I came home last night and it was waiting for me.  I did the unboxing video the same night and took the bag with me today – – it’s that alluring.  I’ve already gotten a bunch of compliments on it…. it’s just that kind of bag. It’s a thoughtful, unique design with lots of finishing touches that I haven’t come across before.   Can’t wait to do the video with my full review!  Fingers crossed that I’ll find myself in Colorado at Ranchlands starring in my very own City Slickers.  Cheers Ranchlands; thanks for taking care of our land.

MEET THE MAKER

TAKE ME ON A WORKING RANCH VACATION

FTC Disclaimer:  This bag was sent to me for my review.  All opinions are 100% my own.

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Rugged Material Mommie Daughter Combo Unboxing

Check for it here (Lightweight Leather Totes!):  Mommie Daughter Combo

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Mommie Daughter Combo Classic Leather Tote, an Unboxing!

I discovered Rugged Material when someone posted a link to their Cord Keeper – get it for free (you pay shipping and handling) if you watch a video about their philosophy.  That video did just the trick!  Rugged Material is the type of company I want to support – American made, hand made and a respect for making things that last, not just last, but they’re guaranteed for life.  Tyler’s story is a good one and I don’t want to attempt to paraphrase, but read it here for yourself…it’s the kind of passion that makes for a good story and a good story makes for a great company.

Here’s what I’m loving so far about this Mommie / Daughter combo:

1. It’s original!  I love that somebody did matching full size and mini bags…hilarious to me that it came from a man’s company (I would’ve thought a woman would have thought of this first), but hey, why not?  I’m not so matchy matchy with my daughter (we’re not wearing the same clothes), but this is a fun and sophisticated way to coordinate with your kiddo!

2. The proportions and specs of the full purse – flawless.  I’m on the petite side (5’2″) and realize that some of my bags just don’t look appropriate on me.  This bag still has the full sizing (i.e., I can fit my laptop, wallet, cords, keys, phone, etc.), but the shorter drop and the clean exterior (no pockets, no cross-body strap, etc.) make it look proportional on me.  Since it’s still a full size purse, I think this would still look great on taller women as well.

3.  The LIGHT weight  – finally! I carry obscene amounts of things in my purses.  Seriously, I am so hard on my bags I’m going to give you a run for your money with that Guaranteed-for-Life thing.  That said, I appreciate that the bag itself isn’t adding to the weight…maybe I need to think about carrying less stuff, but I’ll save that for another day.

4.  The Daughter / Lunch Purse – Okay, there’s a chance I might need to order another one so my kiddo can actually use hers.  I “borrowed” it for our trip to the park today and it was the perfect lightweight carry for my keys, phone and slim wallet.  It’s the smallest tote I’ve ever seen and frankly, it’s adorable!

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FTC Disclaimer: Rugged Material sent me these bags for review, but I was not compensated for my opinions. The opinions are my own and I specifically chose these bags to review.