My diaper bag

Yes, I have a diaper bag. Two, in fact, but is my favorite one. Back in my undergrad days, I spent a lot of time at an area duck pond, feeding the snapping turtles and coaxing the yellow-billed white ducks to eat from my hand. (Same duck pond that Seymour calls home.) I noticed that many mothers had these marvelous, multi-pocketed bags. I especially loved the several exterior pockets, perfect for bottles and smaller items like keys and a phone. I replaced the bottles with two Nalgenes - one for tea and one for water. For school, the wide design held my oversized laptop and books perfectly. I still use it to tote work with me to a coffee house in the weekends. For trips with the dogs, the pockets were great for holding a water for the pups and me, plastic bags, treats, toys, and towels for wet Jacks and muddy paws. How convenient! Oh, and it's cotton and can be tossed in the wash, too. Why do moms get all the brilliantly designed products? :)

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I don't work for them, but I love Nalgene bottles. They last for years and don't crack or absorb most flavors. I've tried other brands, but Nalgene really is the best. I outfit mine with a spill-stopper guard, and swish with unflavored vodka if the bottle ever holds to a scent. If you're in the market for a water bottle, be wary of manufacturers that claim their bottles are "FDA approved." BPA is FDA-approved! If you want a BPA-free bottle, bypass the "FDA" language and just look for "BPA free."

Also, Scotch-gard your cotton handbags to keep them looking great.