I {heart] Apera + Giveaway

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When it comes to fitness gear and accessories, I'm pretty well covered.  But I never ever stopped to think where was I going to those things.  I have bags.  Plenty of bags.  But they were never really appropriate.  I had dirt from my shoes in my gum, water bottles leaked over my clothes.  And finding anything in the bag was a chore.  I'd have to take everything out in search of my iPod or a shirt.  And then sweaty clothes?  They just went in the mix and I just washed it all when I got home.  



Then came the Apera Yoga Bag.  



And my fitness life has been forever changed.  Oh my!  

I went from a heap of stuff to...


 a place for everything!



What do I love about my new Apera Yoga Tote?  
- It's super versatile.  Yes.  It's a yoga bag, but it works for all gym activities.  I love being able to slide my yoga mat through the top and head out to yogalates.  
- There are pockets for everything!  I have a place for my shoes, water bottle, fuel, gum, shower wipes, and anything else I might want.  It even comes with a washable insert to put your wet/sweaty/muddy clothes.   
- It's a healthier bag.  Apera makes their bags from an antimicrobial bag that protects the bag and everything I put in it from bacteria and odors.  Apera's bags are also vented to allow for airflow which helps to keep everything in my bag dry and smelly free.  
- Apera is charitable.  Apera donates one Sprint Pack to the Special Olympics for every three Apera bags they sell.  As a special education teacher - this charity is at the top of my list.  Go Apera and Special Olympics!!!  

Apera has some additional exciting sales going on right now as well! 
40% OFF their entire BLUE line of bags



 and 40% off all of their Duffel Packs (any color).  



Also, each month, Apera hosts their own giveaway.  This month they are giving away the Yoga Tote. The style does change each month.  To enter all you do is sign up for their email newsletter and a winner is randomly drawn from the list of subscribers.  




As a happy Valentine's Day from myself and Apera bags - you get the chance to win your own
Sprint Pack.


The giveaway will run from today 2/14/14 and will end on 2/23/14 at midnight EST.  I will email the giveaway winner - be sure I can get in contact with you.  The winner will have 24 hours to respond to my email or another winner will be chosen.  Enter to win through the rafflecopter below.  






Disclaimer.  I was sent the Apera Yoga Tote for the purpose of a review. All opinions expressed on my blog are 100% my own.  



Comments

  1. Carrie Capps HughesFebruary 14, 2014 at 8:21 AM

    I love the pockets and the colors!

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  2. Jamie TheriaultFebruary 14, 2014 at 8:36 AM

    they are certainly more attractive than the average gym bag!

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  3. Ben JFebruary 14, 2014 at 9:34 AM

    I like how functional they seem to be. Looks like Apera really thinks about what you generally need from a gym bag.

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  4. VictoriaFebruary 14, 2014 at 9:43 AM

    I love how stylish they are. Great colors and pockets galore! My stuff currently gets lost in my old junky tote

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  5. RachelFebruary 14, 2014 at 10:16 AM

    I love the quality and the colors!

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  6. Liana RogueFebruary 14, 2014 at 11:53 AM

    I'm lvoing all the pockets!

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  7. PENNYFebruary 14, 2014 at 11:59 AM

    I LOVE THE ALL THE POCKETS

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  8. Neon Is My ColorFebruary 14, 2014 at 12:44 PM

    I LOVE lots of stash pockets! And of course, BRIGHT colors! Especially the pink!

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  9. BreeFebruary 14, 2014 at 3:17 PM

    I especially like the quantity of pockets!

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  10. Kris TerpeningFebruary 14, 2014 at 5:22 PM

    I really like that they are microbial and breathable. They seem to be what gym bags should be

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  11. Lindsay M.February 14, 2014 at 9:28 PM

    I really like the antibacterial layer

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  12. Kim NFebruary 15, 2014 at 9:10 AM

    I love how they line the inside and outside of the bag with anti microbial fabric.

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  13. Summer @Running with PixiesFebruary 15, 2014 at 2:18 PM

    I love the shoe compartment! I have the sling pack on my racecation wish list!!

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  14. Krysten @DarwinianFailFebruary 15, 2014 at 5:14 PM

    I like the extra compartment for shoes. I always have to put mine in a plastic bag!

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  15. TENNFebruary 15, 2014 at 7:15 PM

    I love the bag for your dirty clothes. I hate having to remember a plastic bag.

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  16. Laurel CFebruary 15, 2014 at 11:29 PM

    I think the organization possibilities are awesome!!

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  17. ChrissyFebruary 16, 2014 at 11:54 AM

    Love the style, and that they are antimicrobial.

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  18. MarleneFebruary 16, 2014 at 8:34 PM

    Love all the pockets & the size!

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  19. HayleyFebruary 17, 2014 at 9:54 AM

    The pockets to hold everything, and the pink colour are my favorite aspects of the bag

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  20. SusanJFebruary 17, 2014 at 11:47 AM

    I love the seperate shoe compartment and all of the pockets/slots for everything!

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  21. Sybil CFebruary 17, 2014 at 4:27 PM

    So much room!

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  22. Debbie @ healthy running momFebruary 18, 2014 at 7:26 PM

    Love that they are so spacious!

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  23. usnamom2014February 18, 2014 at 11:42 PM

    I like that it's a healthier bag. Apera makes their bags from an antimicrobial bag .

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  24. Liana RogueFebruary 20, 2014 at 9:44 AM

    I love all the pockets!

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  25. MikaylaFebruary 21, 2014 at 1:45 AM

    Pockets and fun colors!

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