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Fitness Caddy and Giveaway!!!

[ 109 ] 01/14/2009 |

I was recently given the opportunity to try out the Fitness Caddy: a convenient little gym tote. I loved the fact that my 32-ounce SIGG bottle fit nicely inside. Not only that, but my iPod, lip gloss, and keys all fit in as well!

While I did not carry it with me from machine to machine at the gym, it did make it easy to keep all my “stuff” in one place on the journey to and from the YMCA. I would have loved to have this on my trip to the Mall of America last month to carry my water bottle, cell phone, and wallet around.

Whether you are a gym nut or not, you can use the Fitness Caddy while you are walking, attending sporting events, or whatever your heart desires. And it is SO much cooler than the awful fanny pack. I would love to have more of these for my children -we are always hauling our water bottles with us EVERYWHERE and it can be such a pain-in-the-butt.

And, thanks to BVT products, the Sisterhood is giving you the chance to win one of your very own!! Yup, you heard me right, our very first GIVEAWAY! What do you need to do? Leave a comment here. That’s it. Tell us something interesting, something to make us laugh, cry, just don’t say “pick me”. If you want an extra entry, Twitter about the giveaway, then come back and leave a comment letting us know.

The entry period to win the Fitness Caddy will end Wednesday, January 14th at 11:59 pm Central time. The winner will be randomly selected and we will announce the lucky person on the following day! Good luck!

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Category: Giveaways, LOVE IT, Melissa, Product Reviews

About Lissa: Melissa is the Co-Founder of Shrinking Kitchen and the Sisterhood of the Shrinking Jeans She has been married for a dozen years and is mother to four children (15,12, 8 and 8), with more soon coming her way through the foster care system. Melissa has a love/hate relationship with food (okay, mostly candy) and cooking. This isn't improved by the fact that her husband, the true family chef, works in another city half the year, leaving Melissa to figure out how to feed her growing family something other than Pop-Tarts. Melissa loves her camera, enjoys traveling, kickboxing, creating beautiful things she finds on Pinterest, and planning her dream home that will be built… someday. melissa@shrinkingjeans.net :: @lissajoy :: whereverimaywander.com :: pinning here View author profile.

  • http://www.complicatedsimplicty.blogspot.com Cori

    I could totally use this for the gym. I always feel akward carrying around my keys and ipod and water .

    What a great find! :)

  • http://www.complicatedsimplicty.blogspot.com Cori

    I could totally use this for the gym. I always feel akward carrying around my keys and ipod and water .

    What a great find! :)

  • http://jayesel.net Jen

    Is it FRIDAY YET???? :)

    (What a great little gadget!!)

  • http://jayesel.net Jen

    Is it FRIDAY YET???? :)

    (What a great little gadget!!)

  • Anonymous

    Would LOVE this! Also thought I would share that my 4 year old was angry at my husband for eating her Chocolate Reindeer (I did feel good being able to honestly tell her it wasn’t me who ate it), but took it out on my by telling me I had a “big butt”…hopefully not for long!!!

  • http://www.loadsofpink.blogspot.com Sue

    Would LOVE this! Also thought I would share that my 4 year old was angry at my husband for eating her Chocolate Reindeer (I did feel good being able to honestly tell her it wasn’t me who ate it), but took it out on my by telling me I had a “big butt”…hopefully not for long!!!

  • Anonymous

    This is not only great for the gym but for everyday use. I could use this for work as well. I am forever losing my keys and this would make a great key chain.

  • Carolyn G

    This is not only great for the gym but for everyday use. I could use this for work as well. I am forever losing my keys and this would make a great key chain.

  • http://www.whatjensays.blogspot.com Jen

    PERFECT for the gym! Don’t you think cute gym clothes and ACCESSORIES make it just a little easier to go!

  • http://www.whatjensays.blogspot.com Jen

    PERFECT for the gym! Don’t you think cute gym clothes and ACCESSORIES make it just a little easier to go!

  • http://www.whatsalwaysonyourmind.blogspot.com/ Carla

    I would love to have this for my walks and to take to the gym. I also coach a high school swim team and this would be PERFECT to bring to practice and meets. I hate bringing my whole purse and this would be so handy. Great find!

  • http://martinez-tablefor4.blogspot.com Jessi

    What a great product! And oh-so-cute! Maybe if I’d had one of these with me on Christmas break, I *still* wouldn’t be looking for my keys (a week later). And what’s sad….the key ring has my gym card on it!

  • http://www.whatsalwaysonyourmind.blogspot.com/ Carla

    I would love to have this for my walks and to take to the gym. I also coach a high school swim team and this would be PERFECT to bring to practice and meets. I hate bringing my whole purse and this would be so handy. Great find!

  • http://martinez-tablefor4.blogspot.com Jessi

    What a great product! And oh-so-cute! Maybe if I’d had one of these with me on Christmas break, I *still* wouldn’t be looking for my keys (a week later). And what’s sad….the key ring has my gym card on it!

  • Kelley

    I could really use this at my YMCA. It is a pain in the you know what to try and not fumble your keys, YMCA card, book, phone, water bottle, etc. when you are trying to get in to the gym at 5:00 a.m.! I would love to win this cool gadget.

    Kelley Palomino
    Arlington, TX

  • Kelley

    I could really use this at my YMCA. It is a pain in the you know what to try and not fumble your keys, YMCA card, book, phone, water bottle, etc. when you are trying to get in to the gym at 5:00 a.m.! I would love to win this cool gadget.

    Kelley Palomino
    Arlington, TX

  • http://mommysinatimeout.blogspot.com anniemcq

    This is fantastic! I would use this at school all the time. If I don’t win, I will be getting one of these for myself, and probably a couple other people I know!

  • http://mommysinatimeout.blogspot.com anniemcq

    This is fantastic! I would use this at school all the time. If I don’t win, I will be getting one of these for myself, and probably a couple other people I know!

  • http://www.simplychristel.blogspot.com Christel

    This would be perfect. I’m always shoving my water bottle into my purse so I don’t have to carry it around. With the Fitness Caddy, I can downgrade to a smaller purse. Thanks.

  • http://www.simplychristel.blogspot.com Christel

    This would be perfect. I’m always shoving my water bottle into my purse so I don’t have to carry it around. With the Fitness Caddy, I can downgrade to a smaller purse. Thanks.

  • http://bwwi.blogspot.com CPA Mom

    Something interesting, huh?

    Hmmm…how about this article I read this morning. Flies against all I ever thought about exercise:

    Physical Activity May Not Be Key To Obesity Epidemic
    http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/134551.php

  • http://bwwi.blogspot.com CPA Mom

    Something interesting, huh?

    Hmmm…how about this article I read this morning. Flies against all I ever thought about exercise:

    Physical Activity May Not Be Key To Obesity Epidemic
    http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/134551.php

  • http://bwwi.blogspot.com CPA Mom
  • http://bwwi.blogspot.com CPA Mom
  • Anonymous
  • http://www.loadsofpink.blogspot.com Sue
  • http://enosfamilyboise.blogspot.com/ Steph

    How do I Twitter?

    Not only would this be a fabulous product at the gym- I think this could be a must have for anyone who cares for children. Imagine taking the kids to the park on a nice hot day.. you could carry a squirt bottle to mist them as needed, the extra bandaids for the scraped knees, your keys, possibly even a smig of sunscreen.
    Oh, the possibilities :)

  • http://enosfamilyboise.blogspot.com/ Steph

    How do I Twitter?

    Not only would this be a fabulous product at the gym- I think this could be a must have for anyone who cares for children. Imagine taking the kids to the park on a nice hot day.. you could carry a squirt bottle to mist them as needed, the extra bandaids for the scraped knees, your keys, possibly even a smig of sunscreen.
    Oh, the possibilities :)

  • http://www.melrene.net Mel

    Why do I want to fitness caddy? Because I’m the annoying girl on the treadmill next to you who had to bring her big ol’ purse and giant sweatshirt in to fumble around with.

  • http://themelodramatic.net/ Mel

    Why do I want to fitness caddy? Because I’m the annoying girl on the treadmill next to you who had to bring her big ol’ purse and giant sweatshirt in to fumble around with.

  • http://www.melrene.net Mel
  • http://themelodramatic.net/ Mel
  • http://worthfamily.blogspot.com Nancy Sabina

    Oh! That’s just what I need! I never shower or anything at the gym (I only have 45 minutes and I don’t want to waste that time in the locker room!) so I just tote my purse with me. Every time I set it down I think about the gross germs now lurking on the bottom of my purse – which I am then going to set in my car and then on the table at home. EWWWWWWWWWWWWW!

  • http://worthfamily.blogspot.com Nancy Sabina

    Oh! That’s just what I need! I never shower or anything at the gym (I only have 45 minutes and I don’t want to waste that time in the locker room!) so I just tote my purse with me. Every time I set it down I think about the gross germs now lurking on the bottom of my purse – which I am then going to set in my car and then on the table at home. EWWWWWWWWWWWWW!

  • http://www.grayandbecca.com/blog Becca

    That is such a neat gadget and a great idea. I keep my keys and stuff with me when I exercise, so it would be helpful to have one of those.

  • http://www.grayandbecca.com/blog Becca

    That is such a neat gadget and a great idea. I keep my keys and stuff with me when I exercise, so it would be helpful to have one of those.

  • http://alguires.blogspot.com Elaine

    Oh man, I just got back from the gym and could’ve TOTALLY used this!! What a great thing to have. Can I still say, “Pick me, Please?” ; )

  • http://alguires.blogspot.com Elaine

    Oh man, I just got back from the gym and could’ve TOTALLY used this!! What a great thing to have. Can I still say, “Pick me, Please?” ; )

  • http://roxymommy.wordpress.com Roxymommy

    Ok, I seriously need this! I can’t tell you how often I’ve left my keys in the cup holder of the machine and wandered off!

  • http://roxymommy.wordpress.com Roxymommy

    Ok, I seriously need this! I can’t tell you how often I’ve left my keys in the cup holder of the machine and wandered off!

  • http://alguires.blogspot.com Elaine
  • http://alguires.blogspot.com Elaine
  • http://www.larakretler.com larak

    What a cool and nifty gizmo – I am totally giving those away for xmas next year. I love to give fitness-related gifts that are not obnoxious! And yes, I’d love to win one. ;) Off to Tweet now… (@LaraK)

  • http://www.larakretler.com Lara Kretler

    What a cool and nifty gizmo – I am totally giving those away for xmas next year. I love to give fitness-related gifts that are not obnoxious! And yes, I’d love to win one. ;) Off to Tweet now… (@LaraK)

  • http://www.larakretler.com larak

    Okay, Tweeted it too:
    http://twitter.com/LaraK/statuses/1104776945
    Thanks!

  • http://www.larakretler.com Lara Kretler

    Okay, Tweeted it too:
    http://twitter.com/LaraK/statuses/1104776945
    Thanks!

  • http://fast-dogs.blogspot.com/ Jenn And The City

    Bah, I totally prefer to leave my G2 strategically in a far corner of the gym so that I have to make Helga the wonder trainer give me a break while I go hunt it down. And we all enjoy the great “key” hunt at the end of the hour – it’s like Easter at the gym. And if I’m really clever and leave my sweatshirt, Helga will take it home and wash it for me. I don’t need this, nope. Nada.

  • http://fast-dogs.blogspot.com/ Jenn And The City

    Bah, I totally prefer to leave my G2 strategically in a far corner of the gym so that I have to make Helga the wonder trainer give me a break while I go hunt it down. And we all enjoy the great “key” hunt at the end of the hour – it’s like Easter at the gym. And if I’m really clever and leave my sweatshirt, Helga will take it home and wash it for me. I don’t need this, nope. Nada.

  • Jen Tepe

    That is really cool…and I’ve decided if I am not the big winner, I am buying one anyway!!!

  • http://www.myspace/noahmomma.com Jen Tepe

    That is really cool…and I’ve decided if I am not the big winner, I am buying one anyway!!!

  • http://dalewis2.blogspot.com Audrey

    Ok I love it. I’m an Avon lady so I’m in the car with the kids a lot and would love to have this to tote my water, keys, etc.

    Something to make you cry or laugh? Hmmmm. It’s below zero where I live. That’s enough to me ME cry. Oh and I discovered today that my 14 month old loves zucchini. Yeah for the healthy baby! :)

    Off to tweet about it at http://www.twitter.com/roobug

  • http://dalewis2.blogspot.com Audrey

    Ok I love it. I’m an Avon lady so I’m in the car with the kids a lot and would love to have this to tote my water, keys, etc.

    Something to make you cry or laugh? Hmmmm. It’s below zero where I live. That’s enough to me ME cry. Oh and I discovered today that my 14 month old loves zucchini. Yeah for the healthy baby! :)

    Off to tweet about it at http://www.twitter.com/roobug

  • Gina

    That is definitely something to go to the gym with. I hate having to go and stash my bag in a locker on days when I just want to run in and get a quick workout.

  • Gina

    That is definitely something to go to the gym with. I hate having to go and stash my bag in a locker on days when I just want to run in and get a quick workout.

  • http://www.staciesmadness.blogspot.com staciesmadness

    this would be perfect when I go walking…right now I am carrying two bottles along with me to pretend they are weights….cause I have no where else to put my bottle.

    :)

  • http://www.staciesmadness.blogspot.com staciesmadness

    this would be perfect when I go walking…right now I am carrying two bottles along with me to pretend they are weights….cause I have no where else to put my bottle.

    :)

  • http://www.staciesmadness.blogspot.com staciesmadness
  • http://www.staciesmadness.blogspot.com staciesmadness
  • http://dabbledabbledo.blogspot.com/ Cassie

    Cute little caddy! I’m new here…HI!

  • http://dabbledabbledo.blogspot.com/ Cassie

    Cute little caddy! I’m new here…HI!

  • http://www.mommyfromthemidwest.com Midwest Mommy

    Maybe if I had one of these cute little things I might enjoy drinking water more :-)

  • http://www.mommyfromthemidwest.com Midwest Mommy

    Maybe if I had one of these cute little things I might enjoy drinking water more :-)

  • http://penguinsandladybugs-allrolledintoone.blogspot.com Jamie/penguinsandladybugs

    That is really a great idea…one of those “why didn’t I think of that” ideas…

  • http://penguinsandladybugs-allrolledintoone.blogspot.com Jamie/penguinsandladybugs

    That is really a great idea…one of those “why didn’t I think of that” ideas…

  • http://snipssnailsandpigtails.blogspot.com/ Kristen

    That’s JUST what I need. Fabulous invention. Thanks for the entry!

  • http://snipssnailsandpigtails.blogspot.com/ Kristen

    That’s JUST what I need. Fabulous invention. Thanks for the entry!

  • Heather

    Just what I need… a gadget that will help me remember to bring my water and ipod and everything, so that I don’t have to go back to my car before even getting on the treadmill!

  • Heather

    Just what I need… a gadget that will help me remember to bring my water and ipod and everything, so that I don’t have to go back to my car before even getting on the treadmill!

  • Lucia

    This would be great to have for so many different occasion, if I could just keep my boys hands off it.

  • Lucia

    This would be great to have for so many different occasion, if I could just keep my boys hands off it.

  • Starla

    Looks like a great alternative to the fanny pack – Love this blog!

  • Starla

    Looks like a great alternative to the fanny pack – Love this blog!

  • http://mylifeatthirty.blogspot.com April

    I have an African Grey Parrot. When I get on my elliptical, she exercises too. She rocks back and forth on her perch, and when she’s bored of that, she hangs upside down and rocks. When I stop, she stops. :o)

  • http://mylifeatthirty.blogspot.com April

    I have an African Grey Parrot. When I get on my elliptical, she exercises too. She rocks back and forth on her perch, and when she’s bored of that, she hangs upside down and rocks. When I stop, she stops. :o)

  • Robin

    This looks perfect for taking with me to walk the dog, I can hook my house key on it and leave my phone in the pocket and not be so worried about losing them.

    Great site- I’m learning many new things!

  • Robin

    This looks perfect for taking with me to walk the dog, I can hook my house key on it and leave my phone in the pocket and not be so worried about losing them.

    Great site- I’m learning many new things!

  • http://www.musingsfromme.com/ MusingsfromMe

    I don’t listen to music at the gym. Instead I watch at least 5 shows at a time. I go from The History Channel to ESPN to CNN to Judge Judy to whatever is on TV no. 5. I also like watching people…the lady with the perfectly made up face and Iron Girl t-shirt or the burly white haired guy with the smoker’s cough and a bag from a tobacco shop. The gym is a great place to people watch.

  • http://www.writingmylifeoneblogatatime.blogspot.com Mom on the Run

    I don’t listen to music at the gym. Instead I watch at least 5 shows at a time. I go from The History Channel to ESPN to CNN to Judge Judy to whatever is on TV no. 5. I also like watching people…the lady with the perfectly made up face and Iron Girl t-shirt or the burly white haired guy with the smoker’s cough and a bag from a tobacco shop. The gym is a great place to people watch.

  • http://www.musingsfromme.com/ MusingsfromMe

    I twittered about the giveaway.

  • http://www.writingmylifeoneblogatatime.blogspot.com Mom on the Run

    I twittered about the giveaway.

  • http://adrienneshouse.blogspot.com Adrienne

    This would make a great gift for my sister, who goes to the gym, me not so much.

  • http://adrienneshouse.blogspot.com Adrienne

    This would make a great gift for my sister, who goes to the gym, me not so much.

  • http://adrienneshouse.blogspot.com Adrienne
  • http://adrienneshouse.blogspot.com Adrienne
  • http://polypaisley.blogspot.com Paisley Raven

    This must be meant to be. Me & the Mates recently joined a 24hr (torture!) fitness center. I took the 2 elder Tribe-lings last week to work out.
    Now, I just turned 34. Elder Boy is 16, Tweety (yup, that’s what I call her) is 14. I did a total of 15 total actual work out minutes during our hour there.
    I started calling Elder Boy Carl Lewis. He hit the treadmill like he thought it was gonna hit him back.
    Tweety was beside me on the elliptical. Luv that machine. I felt pretty good doing my 70-74 strides per minute. I glance over at her and she’s doing ***140-147***
    *gasp*
    I won’t even get into the weight machines. I just won’t.
    They did (and how) but me, I’m afraid of blowing my knees out (again) so I’m taking it slow.
    The whole time there, I was carrying the keys, the teeny purse, and water. This lil gadget would free my hands up so I can cover my eyes when my kids are putting me to shame.
    Groovy.

    ~Raven

  • http://polypaisley.blogspot.com Paisley Raven

    This must be meant to be. Me & the Mates recently joined a 24hr (torture!) fitness center. I took the 2 elder Tribe-lings last week to work out.
    Now, I just turned 34. Elder Boy is 16, Tweety (yup, that’s what I call her) is 14. I did a total of 15 total actual work out minutes during our hour there.
    I started calling Elder Boy Carl Lewis. He hit the treadmill like he thought it was gonna hit him back.
    Tweety was beside me on the elliptical. Luv that machine. I felt pretty good doing my 70-74 strides per minute. I glance over at her and she’s doing ***140-147***
    *gasp*
    I won’t even get into the weight machines. I just won’t.
    They did (and how) but me, I’m afraid of blowing my knees out (again) so I’m taking it slow.
    The whole time there, I was carrying the keys, the teeny purse, and water. This lil gadget would free my hands up so I can cover my eyes when my kids are putting me to shame.
    Groovy.

    ~Raven

  • http://polypaisley.blogspot.com Paisley Raven
  • http://polypaisley.blogspot.com Paisley Raven

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  • http://momslittlehearts.blogspot.com/ Lisa G

    I could really use this at the fitness classes that I am going to start next week. Im new to all this healthy lifestyle and this would be great!

  • http://momslittlehearts.blogspot.com/ Lisa G

    I could really use this at the fitness classes that I am going to start next week. Im new to all this healthy lifestyle and this would be great!

  • http://allysonlyonphotography.blogspot.com/ Allyson Lyon

    Oh this looks great!! This would be so helpful for the gym, my hands are already full of kids when I go. So one less thing to carry is great!!

  • http://allysonlyonphotography.blogspot.com/ Allyson Lyon

    Oh this looks great!! This would be so helpful for the gym, my hands are already full of kids when I go. So one less thing to carry is great!!

  • http://www.livinginagirlsworld.wordpress.com Kirsten

    I totally forgot about this giveaway. I think this would be great for just about any time…just to keep water handy where ever you go.

  • http://www.livinginagirlsworld.wordpress.com Kirsten

    I totally forgot about this giveaway. I think this would be great for just about any time…just to keep water handy where ever you go.

  • http://karisramblings.blogspot.com Kari

    This would be great to take to the gym. Thanks to you guys and a friend, I am actually going to the gym and working out!

  • http://karisramblings.blogspot.com Kari

    This would be great to take to the gym. Thanks to you guys and a friend, I am actually going to the gym and working out!

  • http://www.diaryofahungrymom.blogspot.com Kasey

    I want it so bad! It would be perfect for when I’m out walking. I hate when my keys are too heavy in my pocket!

  • http://www.diaryofahungrymom.blogspot.com Kasey

    I want it so bad! It would be perfect for when I’m out walking. I hate when my keys are too heavy in my pocket!

  • http://lifeofmine.net Priscilla

    I am a sucker for contests!! Just wanted to share that I decided to join the gym back in November when my son told me that my butt was so big that it could talk to people. I felt like smacking him but I couldn’t do anything because I was laughing so hard.

    I’m hoping to lose some weight in this Valentines challenge…maybe the caddy would help me!!!

  • http://www.rudemanor.blogspot.com Lisa

    so cute! I’d use it on walks, at school, at the Y…and I’m sure at some point I would find it in my daughter’s room or backpack.

  • http://lifeofmine.net Priscilla

    I am a sucker for contests!! Just wanted to share that I decided to join the gym back in November when my son told me that my butt was so big that it could talk to people. I felt like smacking him but I couldn’t do anything because I was laughing so hard.

    I’m hoping to lose some weight in this Valentines challenge…maybe the caddy would help me!!!

  • http://www.rudemanor.blogspot.com Lisa

    so cute! I’d use it on walks, at school, at the Y…and I’m sure at some point I would find it in my daughter’s room or backpack.

  • http://www.amysreachablegoal.blogspot.com Amy

    If I had this Gym caddy, I promise I would go!!! Really I would!!! Lol

  • http://www.amysreachablegoal.blogspot.com Amy

    If I had this Gym caddy, I promise I would go!!! Really I would!!! Lol

  • http://www.sjtksbgibbons.blogspot.com Sandi

    Hmmm…Do you think that this innovative new device will actually get my lazy a$$ to the gym? Doubt it, but would still like to have one. Especially for FREE!!

  • http://www.sjtksbgibbons.blogspot.com Sandi

    Hmmm…Do you think that this innovative new device will actually get my lazy a$$ to the gym? Doubt it, but would still like to have one. Especially for FREE!!

  • http://changingcareers.spaces.live.com/PersonalSpace.aspx?_c02_owner=1&_c= FC

    This is perfect! Most of my exercise clothes don’t have pockets so whenever I go out I don’t have a place for my keys, cell phone, or water. This is perfect for all of those things! I love this!

  • http://changingcareers.spaces.live.com/PersonalSpace.aspx?_c02_owner=1&_c= FC

    This is perfect! Most of my exercise clothes don’t have pockets so whenever I go out I don’t have a place for my keys, cell phone, or water. This is perfect for all of those things! I love this!