Thank you to JoTotes for partnering with me for this giveaway. I did not receive compensation or free merchandise in exchange for writing this post. I just REALLY love my camera bag and was excited to share a JoTotes giveaway with you. This post contains affiliate links. I earn a small commission each time someone makes a purchase through one of my links, which helps to support the blog.
As a blogger, I never know when inspiration will strike, so I bring my camera with me everywhere, When I used my iPhone as my primary camera, this was an easy task – I always had my phone in my purse. Things became a little more interesting last year when I upgraded to a DSLR camera (a Canon T3i ) I LOVE my camera but it no longer fits conveniently inside of my purse. Especially since I usually carry an itty bitty purse.
My quest for the perfect camera bag led me straight to Jo Totes. They design stylish camera bags exclusively for women and I am in LOVE with every single bag they create. And I have great news for you! The Jo Totes team is giving away a $125 gift card to their online store to one lucky Kinder-Craze fan!
I own the Rose Coral bag and my friend Marsha owns from A Differentiated Kindergarten owns the Gracie Mustard bag. I love anything feminine and girly and the pink tote with a leather rosette accent was the perfect bag for me. It is large enough to hold my camera, additional lenses, and my purse contents so I don’t need to carry two separate bags when I leave the house. The inside has customizable compartments that can be arranged to suit any woman’s needs. Here is a peek inside the teal version of my Jo Tote.
I am obsessed with the rich coral color of my bag. As you can see, the stitching and and hardware details are all top-quality as well.
I usually carry my Jo Tote as a purse and use two straps that are always attached. I get compliments on the bag EVERY single time I take it somewhere with me. Women are always gushing “I love your purse!” I always reply with “Thanks! It’s actually my camera bag!” Seriously, what’s not to love?
My Jo Tote also comes with a detachable shoulder strap. Women always seem to have so many bags to carry. Especially teachers. Sometimes the shoulder strap is a great alternative. This top-quality strap is made from the same gorgeous leather as the bag.
I love, love, LOVE my Jo Tote!
The giveaway has ended and Cecile Henderson is the lucky winner! Congratulations Cecile and thanks to everyone that entered the giveaway!
Which Jo Tote is on YOUR wish list?
PS – want to know more about my camera and how I learned to shoot with a DSLR? One of my biggest FAQs gets answered in a new blog post!
Say cheese!
I’m a former kindergarten teacher turned work-from-home mom. I still love sharing ideas and resources to make teaching easier, so you can focus on what really matters in the classroom. When I’m not working on the blog, you’ll find me chasing kids around the house with a cold cup of coffee in my hand (some things never change even once you’re out of the classroom!)
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72 Responses
I would love the rose bag in coral! Don’t want to be a copy cat, but that is just too cute!!
I like the rose bag in teal!
I love the yellow bag! Thanks for the opportunity to win!
Karen Rowland
Adventures With Firsties
karenrowland112677@yahoo.com
What a super giveaway! Thanks so much for the chance to win! Currently I still just have my ugly black nylon cannon bag. It would be so awesome to have a cute and fashionable one. I did not even know these were available. Even if I don’t win I think this might be a great Christmas gift to myself…lol. I loved many of them but I would have to go with the Missy black or Betsy Teal. That way I can take my iPad along too!
~Laura
I totally need this! What an awesome giveaway!! I would LOVEEEE the missy mint!! 🙂
Caitli0225@aol.com
Rose Sugarplum
I love them all! I desperately need an upgrade from my large black generic camera bag! Thanks for the offer!
– Michelle
I love the retro look of the Missy Mint!
These are soooo cute!! I LOVE the rose sugarplum!
-Jodi
Maybe the Betsy Teal?
Jennifer
First Grade Blue SKies
I LOVE the Rose in coral or sugarplum. I have been wanting a Jo Totes for over 2 years now! Love ALL of their bags…a camera bag that is beautiful too! Thanks for the giveaway!
Loving Rose Teal…what a GORGEOUS bag!!!!!!
Crossing fingers!
Lisa
Growing Firsties
I’d like the Rose Sugarplum.
Name on rafflecopter: Mary Happymommy
I love these! What a great idea! I love the yellow one. Thanks so much for the chance to win!
I really really love the Missy bag in black! It is such a cute camera satchel!
Thanks, keeping my fingers crossed!
I love them all!! Teal maybe??
I love all the bags but I especially love the Rose Pewter. What a great giveaway!
I love the Rose bags but I can’t decide what color! I like Teal, Mustard, Coral, and Black!
I love the Gracie Lilac.
My favorite is Betsy in Teal
I want the same one you have except in teal 🙂
Gorgeous bag! ….and I LOVE your mirror and headboard, too!!!!
Gracie Magenta for me!
I have the same bag as you, but in turquoise. I love it so much! I always get tons of compliments on it. I’ve had it for almost two years now, so it’s starting to get a bit worn… Might be time for a new one!! 🙂
Amanda
First Grade Garden
STOP! it with the adorable cuteness! I feel flat out frumpy!
There are so many cute ones! I think I want to start with the Abby in Black, but then move on and get a Betsy in teal or chocolate and a rose bag color tbd. 🙂
I’m loving the Gracie in magenta!
-Andrea
alwayskindergarten@gmail.com
I think I’d pick the Rose Teal…maybe the Betsy Teal!? Something teal!! 🙂
❤ -Stephanie
Falling Into First
Love the coral! Beautiful bag!
LOVE this giveaway! And from two bloggers I already follow. I would choose the Betsy in teal.
I love the bags and both of your blogs! I think I’d go with the Betsy in teal or the Rose in raspberry!
I love the rose bag in coral! So cute!
I would totally get the Siena bag. Love that brown leather!
I have had my eye on these bags and I NEED one!!!!!! I HOPE I win!
I would pick Gracie in Mint or Abby in Black. Touch choice.
I love the Abbey Bag in Black
This is the best giveaway yet! I love your bag!! Rose Coral 🙂
What a great giveaway! I love the Abby mint!
~ Amy
The Missy and the Rose bags seem to be the largest, and are adorable! I’d have to decide between the two 🙂
Just got myself a fancy schmancy camera!! I am BIG time hoping to win this!! 🙂
Amanda
Oh gosh! Got too excited and didn’t read the directions first! I like the Georgia Nautical! 🙂
I love love love these bags! I did not know such cute camera backs existed! I am loving the coral!!! Too Cute!! 🙂
I never heard of Jo’s Totes until your giveaways. They are beautiful. I think Betsy is my favorite. dbednarsk@yahoo.com
I love the Rose Coral bag! I’d never heard of Jo Totes. Thanks for sharing!
I just ordered my Christmas present… a new camera!! Love the look of these bags!
I love the Gracie Magenta bag and never heard of these bags before.
So many choices, Rose Coral is cute so it the Betsy.
I love Rose Raspberry, Gracie Teal, Rose Bronze, Missy Chocolate, Gracie Magenta… Too many choices! Soooo cute!
MIssy and Rose styles are my favorite in either blue or green.
Dilly Dabbles
Great pictures Maria!
I like the Rose Pewter bag. Think it would go with a lot of things.
What a great post! Thank you for sharing your thoughts on your camera.
Gracie Butterscotch
michelle riebeek
michellehaskell at gmail dot com
The Rose Moss is gorgeous! There really are so many great bags! I’ve always wanted a camera bag that didn’t look clunky, so I’m so glad I saw this post!
Gracie in black
tbarrettno1 at gmail dot com
I LOVE the Rose Coral bag! Thank you for sharing all about the camera you use! Your photos are gorgeous! Keeping my fingers crossed to win!
Linda
AroundtheKampfire
I’m thinking the Betsy in either brown or black!
I would love the Rose Teal bag!
Betsy in teal, for sure! :o)
Rose Sugarplum
I love the Gracie Teal
I love, love, love the Gracie Mint!! 🙂
I’ve been wanting the rose bag in teal forever!!
Wow! What an awesome give away! Thank you for this opportunity… someone is going to be HAPPY! So after spending well over 30 minutes on http://www.jototes.com/collections/all I would love the MISSY MINT!!
Thanks for a fantastic giveaway! I am loving the rose tote in pink- GORGEOUS! Although, the black is lovely, too. 🙂
Mandy
Caffeine and Lesson Plans
I love the misty mint!
I love the Teal Rose!!
Super fun giveaway, Maria!! Missy Mint is my favorite, but I also love Allison Mint! Precious!!
Laura
Thanks for the great giveaway. I love the Gracie in Butterscotch! 🙂
Amanda
Mrs. Pauley’s Kindergarten
I’m in love with the teal bag with the rosette…..They really are seriously beautiful bags….. Thanks for the opportunity to win!! 🙂
I like the Betsy. Not sure which color I would pick though.