Whenever our family travels, I have one souvenir for which I always look for. That souvenir is a tote bag. I have collected tote carryalls from Disneyland and Mexico. I have them from our weekend trips to the coast as well as cruise ships. This one souvenir is always used. No one would think of traveling without one or more tote bags.
When I travel, I always find that I need at least one more handbag to return home with than I brought with me. Often a tote case is the perfect size to grab those last minute items from the hotel for the return trip home. I always tuck one flat in the luggage, just in case I do not find a new one that I want to purchase for the trip. They are the perfect size for an additional carryon handbag for the plane. Apart from that, they are no where near as costly as d a designer handbag.
Most carryalls are about a foot wide and one and one-half feet tall. While they are made of many materials, canvas seems to be the most durable and it can be thrown into the washing machine if the case gets dirty.
Teachers can use totes to transport papers home to grade. Items needed for a demonstration can be gathered in a tote handbag so that you know you have everything needed before you leave home for the day.
Crafters will find that totes work well for keeping items needed for a craft in one place. There is no need to search your craft room for supplies when everything is contained in one tote case. They are a great size for three skeins of yarn and a pattern book. I would never travel without one of my trusted tote bags.
Tote handbags are also great re-usable shopping bags. They are much more interesting than those cheap bags sold by stores. They are also more durable. Each time you shop, you can be reminded of a fun family trip as you bring home the your supplies.