Oct 24 2008
Home Office: Tote bag is an important tool
A tote bag may be one of the most important home office items. There is hardly an evening that I do not produce some type of errand for myself to do the next day. Most errands require something to be taken somewhere else. It may be mail, a library book, a borrowed sweater or food coupons for grocery shopping.
How often are things forgotten? This is where the tote bag comes in. But, which tote bag is the best?
· The tote bag needs to large but not too large
· The tote bag needs to be fashionable but not expensive
· The tote bag should be easy to clean
A tote bag should be large enough to carry a few books, files or daily supplies. It should not be too large however. We all tend to load a bag with as much stuff as it will hold. That is not the point. You should be able to carry the bag without the bottom seam ripping out or the handles falling off.
There is no shortage of tote bags in most households. Often they are freebies from stores or organizations and are usually constructed from a light colored cotton fabric. There are usually slogans, names or one liners printed on them. Are these bags functional, yes – are these bags stylish, no. You will always meet people when you look your worst.
The fabric of the tote bag is important. It should be washable or easily wiped off. Tote bags are often set down on the floor, tossed onto a car floorboard or on the ground when we are unlocking doors.
A good example of a great tote bag is the Melange Tote from Crate&Barrel. All requirements are covered. It measures 17.5” x 5” x 18”. It is made of 100% woven vinyl and has understated colored stripes overall. It is suitable for work or for errands. The webbed straps fit over the shoulder and the bag is lightweight.
As the to-do-list grows items needed to fulfill them should be placed in the tote bag. As you hurriedly leave the home office just grab the tote bag and head out without trying to remember what you are forgetting.
