Snacks, on snacks, on snacks

Lily Jade x Caitlyn Torres

The following post is sponsored by Lily Jade.

I used to be cool.

Now I'm two tiny human's personal vending machine complete with snacks, on snacks, on snacks. I pack, I pack them snacks. (Yes, I’m a mom and I’m singing to a 2011 rap tune 😂). That's okay because now I have the perfect and stylish way to tote around all my goods with my new Rosie Diaper Bag from Lily Jade.

I mean, at some point since the baby was born the necessities I needed to take with us on the go went from extra blankets and pacifiers to tons of snacks ...and maybe a diaper or two thrown in there! Not only do I need snacks to feed the never-ending-pit of my little man cub, but big sister wants everything he's having too. Let's prevent the tantrums and pack two of everything! Am I right?

On top of snack holding, my diaper bag became the catch-all for everything. I mean, bottomless pit. I know you feel me, mama. I feel like it should be called the Mary Poppins bag. You want it? I got it. (Yep, that was another song reference.)

Meet Rosie. My dream bag. Truly, I am absolutely LOVING her! The bag was designed and built by a mom who saw the need to create a perfect diaper bag. Lily Jade bags comes with a removable, washable 12 pocket organizer with two small handles that tuck away when not in use. The snacks all have a place! Not only do I get to be super organized, but it also means I get to carry this diaper bag as a travel case or purse for nights out when I don't have the kids. I literally just have to pull two handles to remove all my baby gear! It's like two bags in one.

Let’s talk about the ways you can rock this bag. It can be worn as a messenger bag, on your shoulder and even as a backpack. I have worn my Rosie in every position and love how versatile it can be on the go with the kids. All the pockets are trimmed in the same fine leather as the shell of the bag and are great for quick access of my go-to mama needs. The naturally tanned leather is seriously amazing! Even the tassels are double sided leather instead of having one raw unfinished side. The beads are a natural Aventurine stone, individually crafted and selected specifically Lily Jade.

Stylish meets functional. I always say you can be wearing whatever you please, (leggings FTW!) but if you add a quality bag - you instantly look way more put together! Even if I am barely skating by that day, throwing on a bag that makes you feel confident and keeps your organized is the key to making you feel and appear put together.

Or the polar opposite, if you're ready for a gals night out - throw on your LBD and remove the organizer full of baby goods and take your beautifully handcrafted leather bag for a spin on the town.

Rosie saved me from myself! I seriously am a hot mess when it comes to having two kids organized and keeping things in an orderly fashion. This is my fool proof way to stay ahead of the game. I'm never letting go of her! Thank goodness Lily Jade is built to last. The leather on the handles, straps, and pocket edges are tucked in so that you don't have edge paint that will wear and crack over time. The stitching is reinforced at critical points to each bag will last through the baby years, at the office, or out with the girls.

Rosie's got my back. Figuratively and literally. It frees up some mental space by keeping me and all the kids things (ie: snacks) organized and she keeps me mommin' in style. Wearing her like a backpack frees both my hands so I can multitask without having to think when I'm out with my cute babes and it transitions to a purse when I'm kid-free (pass the margs!). The everyday, everywhere bag.

With grace & gratitude,

Caitlyn