Cool Gear: Must Haves #BacktoSchool Mason Jar & Bling Lunch Bag

Disclosure: Items were provided for review purposes only. All opinions are my own and honest. 

School started here last week, which was both good and bad. I love having the day to work on my posts, but I miss the munchkins. It means the end of summer, and fall is coming. Summer is my favorite, and I am so not ready for the winter (at all!!) Has school started for your kids yet?

Cool Gear has some of the most amazing items to add to your back to school (or back to work) list. Looking for a coffee/tea mug to take with you when you take your kids to school in the morning? What about a lunch box for work (or school for the kiddos)? Storage or containers for your food? No matter what you're looking for, you'll find it at Cool Gear.

I've always been a fan of Cool Gear Inc. They have the most unique styles and designs anywhere. The first thing I ever used from Cool Gear was the 16 oz. Cool Gear Can in pink leopard print, which I still have. I swear I packed this thing EVERYWHERE and caught the attention of tons, they wanted to know where to get one. They loved it, but they definitely weren't getting mine.. lol.

I was super excited to learn that they came out with a Plastic Double Wall Mason Jar. You know how we southerners like our Mason Jars. So you know I couldn't resist it! They had so many different colors and designs, that it was hard for me to choose! I mean... I want them all.. lol.

I ended up getting the Paisley design Mason Jar, which I don't see how I ever lived without. I fell in love with it as soon as I opened the box. The color is very vibrant, beautiful, and eye-popping. Of course I love the design (it has lime green in it). 

This is just like a real Mason Jar except it isn't glass (and it's decorated). This is made with double walled insulation to keep your drink super cold! The Mason Jar is an essential staple in the south. Whether we're drinking out of it, canning with it, or making our own candles with it. The Mason Jar is amazing for so many things. So, when i seen this look-a-like I was amazed (and no, you can't can with it.. lol).

These Mason Jars are made with recyclable plastic that is BPA and Phthalate free.. so no nasty chemical induced plastic. It's also dishwasher safe. So when you're done, you can just toss it in the dishwasher (top rack). I don't have a dishwasher, so I wash it by hand. I love that its super easy to clean! Makes it tons easier.

               

Unlike other Mason Jars, this one comes with a lid. It has 2 drinking options. You can either sip from the straw, or chug from the spout. Whichever you prefer. If you use the spout part, just take the straw out and plug the hole with the rubber insert. Easy peasy!

Which Mason Jar is your favorite?





































If you are looking for a variety of uniquely styled lunch bags, Cool Gear is where you need to be. They have a cool race car bag for boys, and a variety for girls (or yourself). My daughter Adisyn has always had her own unique style, and she loves picking her own clothes and stuff out. She started Kindergarten this year, and what better way to send her?

I let her choose which lunch bag she liked best and she chose the Bling Bag. There are 3 different colors to choose from, and each color has a different design. She ended up wanting the pink one, because she absolutely LOVES pink and she likes rocking skulls (I'm pretty sure she's half punk rocker/ half diva lol).









               

The Bling Lunch bag is very loved, as you can tell by the look on her face, She adores it, and tries to pack it everywhere. I told her it's just for lunch. She loves it because of the designs, I love it because it's practical. It is fully insulated and has 2 pockets!

It is fully insulated, so that I know her lunch is staying cold while she's at school. No worrying that her drink is going to be warm or her lunch spoiled. It has a Zip top closure to keep everything inside, yet easy for her to get to her lunch.

I love the unique, stylish designs of all Cool Gear items and this bag is no exception, Bright colors, cool designs, and bling. I mean-- what girl can resist that? Definitely not Adisyn (shhh and myself). It has lime green in it, so you know I love it! 

It has 2 outside pockets. A front pocket and a smaller side pocket. The larger pocket in the front is where I put little drawings for her, so that she doesn't get too home sick. (and I sneak in a little extra snack.) The side pocket is for drinks, but I put her drink in the big compartment to keep it cold until lunch time. 

It is designed with an easy clean EVA lining. It's a plastic like material that you can just wipe out if any spills or leaks are made. You could even throw it in the sink in some dishwater and let it soak in the dish rack after it's rinsed. You can't throw it in the wash because of the attached "bling" on the front. 

So, which is your favorite bling bag?

 Connect With Cool Gear

CoolGear website
Cool Gear facebook
Cool Gear  twitter
Cool Gear youtube
Cool Gear instagram
Cool Gear pinterest
Cool Gear G+

Disclosure: Items were provided for review purposes only. All opinions are my own and honest. 

Until next time, 

-Jess

Stay Cool During School with Cool Gear- CoolGearCan Review

Cool Gear has come out with an amazing product called the CoolGearCan. I was excited to get to work with them and try 2 of these bad boys out! Rethink your drink with the CoolGearCan! It doesn’t matter if you’re a mom, a teacher, or a student- this is an amazing alternative to can drinks!

The coolgearcan™ is portable, earth-friendly, reusable and fashionable! Available in lots of fun, bright colors and trendy prints. I was simply AMAZED by both of the coolgearcans that I received. They are very high quality and the designs are beautiful!

I am VERY guilty of grabbing a can drink from the refrigerator without thinking twice. Sodas, Coffee in a can, and Energy Drinks. Most of the day you’ll find me sitting at the computer working, working, and working some more. I need the caffeine to help me get the work completed, not only in a timely manner but great quality.

THERE is a problem with popping a top on a can though, after it has sit there for a second the condensation starts dripping. I have to either get paper towels or locate a coaster just so the condensation doesn’t run underneath my laptop. The coolgearcans DO NOT produce condensation at all, I love it.

Having a reusable can-like drink container is absolutely amazing, I tell ya! I have been packing mine Everywhere with me. Not only have I gotten asked “What are you drinking?”, but “Where can I find one of those?” Most people who see me with it think it’s some kind of new drink.. they don’t know what it is until I twist off the cap and SHOW them that it’s a reusable drink container.

“They work like any to-go cup, except they are 10x better.”

They have a twist-on cap, which makes them spill-proof. We’ve all had to-go drink containers and coffee cups.. but what happens when that lid pops off on you when you’re driving down the road? You’re going to soak your clothes AND your car. The twist on caps are AMAZING!

It is a double wall insulated beverage container which helps keep your drink icy cold for up to 6 hours! I went to rummage sales with my mom over the weekend and brought my coolgearcan along. It was HOT outside, really HOT. I was thankful to get in the car and find that my drink was still cold even with it sitting in a hot car! Ahh.. refreshment.

It has a sliding lid, no twisting and turning while driving! How cool is that? A push of a thumb and it’s open and closed again! I love this because when we go camping or out to the beach, I don’t have to worry about Ants or other bugs crawling into my drink. I would have to worry about it if I were drinking a regular can beverage! NO bugs in my drink!

The coolgearcan is sold in 50+ designs in 16 oz. and 12 oz. containers. They can be bought at the Cool Gear Website for $8.99 (16 oz.)

or CVS, Wal-Mart, & Bed, Bath, and Beyond

For more information on Cool Gear or the coolgearcan, please visit the website, Facebook page, Pinterest, Youtube, Instagram and (@coolgearinc).

 

-Jessica Renee