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Laptop Bag Giveaway - the Kailo Chic from Kolobags

I think I've mentioned before that I live in Vancouver. And most of the time that is quite delightful, but this year, well, summer still hasn't really quite started. We actually haven't had more than two days of sunshine together at a time.

So, I've needed to find my own sunshine-substitute and I'm pleased to say that Kolobags has brought a little sunshine into my life with the Chloe Dao by Nuo Laptop Tote they sent over for review.

And this month, they are bringing YOU a little sunshine by giving away a Kailo Chic Casual Laptop Tote in the summer-friendly Orange Flower pattern.

iSkin is Having a Back to School Contest - Chance to Win an iPad

I adore my iSkin Solo case for my iPhone (I have the bright blue one).  I'll bet their cases for iPads are just as delightful. Well they are having a back to school contest where they are giving away an iPad case AND an iPad. Open to Canadian and US residents. Closes Sept 30, 2010.  Go. Enter. Now.

   

 

Win a One-of-a-Kind Laptop Bag from Skooba Design

I just got word of this VERY COOL contest from Skooba Design. They are looking for the Master of the Digital Universe. And when they find her (or him) they want to design a one-of-a-kind laptop bag for them.

I know - awesome, right?!

Here are the deets ...

We are on the hunt for the Master of the Digital Universe, the gadget freak to end all gadget freaks. The Master might have the most gadgets, or the coolest gadgets, or both. The Master might rack up 200,000 frequent flier miles a year and do business in 25 countries, while traveling with an extraordinary tech arsenal. The Master might have drawers and closets full of more retired gadgets than anyone else. The Master might have all of the above.

If you think you deserve to be named Master of the Digital Universe, we want to hear from you. We want your story. It's not necessarily just about a laundry list of all the stuff you own (although if that's what you want to send, that's OK too). It's about the big picture. This is a subjective contest, to be judged by the product designers, marketing and management team at Skooba Design. So if you think you've got a story, sell it. Tell us what you've got, what you carry, how you travel, how you use your tech, why you're always 2 steps ahead of every technology development, whatever it may be. The better picture you paint, with words, images or video (more info on entry page), the better we can judge your story.

They are encouraging really great stories and not just a picture of your gear which I think is smart. You can also submit a video regaling the judges with your digital gear mastery.

Deadline for entry is Friday, November 20, 2009 at 11PM Eastern time. 

Chance to Win a Mac Package for Back to School from iSkin!

Why should kids get all the back-to-school fun? I may be a bit old to go into raptures over the 64-box of Crayolas, but who says I can't still get the tingles over the shiny and the colourful? What I need, obviously, is the grown-up equivalent of wax crayons.

iSkin to the rescue! More than overcompensating for the loss of acceptability of crayons in the classroom or workplace, their back-to-school contest prize package is a doozy - MacBook, Mighty Mouse, iPod Touch and a selection of accessories all designed to send your inner kindergartener into a swoon.

Hop on over to the iSkin contest page and put your name in today! Note - contest is open to residents of the US and Canada. And you don't have to be a student :)

What's Better Than a Bag with Butterflies?

A FREE bag with butterflies! Ellen over at CareerBags.com has announced their monthly giveaway, and this one's an lepidopterist's dream come true!

Head over to the giveaway page and enter your name for a chance at a free Butterfly Touch Vintage Tapestry Bag.

The Vote is in for the Name of the new Rainebrooke Laptop Bag!

Congratulations to Shannon (@zchamu on Twitter; Shannon’s blog) for winning Rainebrooke's laptop bag naming contest with the name “Black Candy”.

The name Black Candy won the popular vote with 62% of the votes.

Here’s the final vote (Name, % of vote):

• Black Candy (62%)
• Roxy (17%)
• Soda Shoppe (12%)
• Cityglide (7%)
• Patent Plush (3%)

Thanks to everyone who submitted names and voted.  Look for the new Black Candy laptop bag sometime in May!  To make sure you know when it's available, sign-up for the Rainebrooke newsletter.

Time to Vote on the Final Name for the New Rainebrooke Laptop Bag

Vote on Your Favourite Name for the new Rainebrooke Laptop Bag!

Before you vote, you can check out close-up pictures of both colours and full specs for the new Rainebrooke bag.

The finalist names came from these savvy and stylish folks:

• Black Candy from Shannon (blog, @zchamu on twitter)
• Soda Shoppe from Karen
• Cityglide from Iris
• Patent Plush from Jennie
• Roxy from Karyn

Voting closes Friday, April 24, 2009 at 5PM Pacific.

In case you're looking for it, the original contest page is here - it has all the gory details, fine print, etc.

Feeling Creative? Help Rainebrooke Name Their New Laptop Bag!

Rainebrooke is launching a new laptop tote in the next month or so and they need some help naming it!  The new bag is a two-compartment laptop tote that comes in both a pink and black version as well as a red and black version. 

You can get the full specs and larger pictures over at Rainebrooke's site.  Once you've got a sense of the bag, visit our contest page and submit your idea for a name for this kicky laptop tote.  The winner will get one for their very own!

Win your perfect laptop bag - share your 10 most memorable business moments

The fabulous folks at CareerBags.com are having a fun laptop bag contest on right now:

Here's the deal - between now and March 15, you tell us your occupation, laptop size (if you have one) and your 10 most memorable business experiences in the comments below.

Based on what you share with us, we'll send you an email recommendation for what we think would be your ideal career bag (plus a special discount code!).

After March 15, we'll pick our favorites of the lists you've submitted and give you all a week to vote for the one you like the best. Whoever gets the most votes wins their ideal career bag!

I love this for a couple of reasons:

First, it is always great to hear other stories about people's business triumphs and failures - makes me feel not so alone.

Second, there are a LOT of laptop bags out there.  Having someone who is as familiar with bags as Ellen is to make a personal recommendation - super helpful!

So take a few minutes, share your 10 most memorable business experiences and get a chance to win your ideal business laptop bag!

Valentine Laptop Bag Giveaway from CareerBags.com and Veronica London

I'm just about done with winter, aren't you?  And I can think of no better way to emphasize my done-ness than to start day dreaming about warmer, more pleasant topics.  Like Valentine's Day.

And what better way to celebrate Valentine's Day than with a laptop bag (yes, yes .. I'm totally biased).

Delightfully, Ellen Hart from CareerBags.com has given Funchico.com a red version of her snazzy Veronica London business tote to give away to one of our readers! So, here's the deal:

To enter ... leave a comment telling us your favourite romantic couple from history or literature. 

Make sure your email address in the comment field is accurate - it's the only way I have to get a hold of you (don't worry, it won't appear publicly). Contest closes at 5PM PST on Wednesday Feb 4, 2009.  After that time, I'll do a random draw and announce the winner here.  Prize includes a red Veronica London and shipping of the bag to you or your significant lady.

Oh, and guys, a special shout-out to you.  If you want to score points on Valentine's Day - there's no better way that with a snazzy laptop bag :)  Seriously.  Would I lie?  Enter the contest - win a bag for your special gal.

And ladies ... you enter to win one for YOUR special gal too! Besides, then you can borrow it - Rose borrows my laptop bags ALL THE TIME!

If you want to get the scoop on the VL, I wrote a review of it a few months ago. 

Recap:

• Win an awesome laptop bag
• To enter - leave a comment with fav romantic couple
• Deadline - 5PM PST on Wed Feb 4, 2009

Good luck!

Update: Our lucky winner is Lindsay from East York, ON!  She said that Bridget Jones and Mark Darcy were her fav romantic couple from literature.  That Mark Darcy - such a cutie!  Congrats, Lindsay!  And thanks to all of you who entered - I very much appreciated the comments and commentary on your favourite couples :)