My boys needed a sling bag for a school camping trip. Now the really great thing about this, is that I tried to buy one of these for them at the beginning of the school year. They both said they didn’t really need one and could find something else to use. “Mom, we really don’t need that. Let’s not spend the money on it.” I sure hope they keep this attitude into their teen and adult years!
So what to do? Hmmm… wait! Those canvas bags that came with my TOMS shoes. Those would be perfect! I got some twine rope from the tool box, measured the proper length, cut and tied it to the bags. They already had grommets. Done!
This is a great use for these bags. So how did they hold up on the camping trip? Great! And they had them packed full. Water bottle, journal, flashlight, snacks, toys… I washed them when they returned home and they came out looking like new. They’re using them for school now.
What have you done with your TOMS bags?
I’m working on a fundraiser and I’m collecting as many of these bags as I can. If you have one or more you would like to donate, please comment here and I’ll send you the mailing address. The fundraiser will be for Casa Hogar Elim orphanage.
Now, to get one of these bags back from my kids to carry my iPad. It fits perfectly.