Shopping for your loved ones can be fun and exciting.  Or it can be tiring, stressful, and difficult.  Sometimes you are just clueless about what to get that special someone or that person who seems to have everything.  You can either spend tons of time searching the web are wandering in and out of stores…or….you can take my advice.

Thirty-One Gifts was started in 2003 by Cindy Monroe, a full-time corporate world mommy who wanted more than anything to stay home with her children.  Like some families, Cindy could not afford to quit work.  Thirty-One was born right in her basement with three friends and one monogram machine.  Their products are unique, stylish, very affordable, top quality, and exclusive to just us!  In fact, their manufacturer also makes Victoria Secret and Justice!!  Another great thing about their products is most can be personalized, bringing that special touch to gifts.

Thirty-One Gifts has something for every one.  There are purses, picnic totes, rolling totes, baskets, storage bags, backpacks, YOU NAME IT!  There are things for the bathroom, the pantry, the car, the laundry room—I am not lying when I say you can find the PERFECT thing for your hard to shop for loved ones.

Sandi Herron, a director with Thirty-One Gifts, joined the company in early May 2010.  She NO idea this would turn into a career for her!!  But it has.  In January 2011, she went part-time at the accounting firm where she had worked as a CPA and tax manager for almost 13 years.  In August 2011, she retired from my professional career entirely and couldn’t be happier!  She just loves working for Thirty-One.

Sandi sent me some wonderful products to review.  I couldn’t believe the quality.  This isn’t just some cheap material that says “quality” on it.  These products are made of top of the line, heavy duty material.  I don’t know if you could ask for better material.

The About Town Blanket in Circle Spirals is the first item I received.  It is approximately 60″ H x 38″ w and is nylon back with fleece.  That means if the ground is little wet your picnic blanket resists the water and your bum stays dry, or when you are at the game and it starts to sprinkle you will stay dry underneath.  Now that was done with some thought!!  It also has a handle and a hook-and-loop fastened closure so you can easily roll it up and carry it with you.

The Large Utility Tote in Circle Spirals is approximately 11.75″ H x 21.5″ W x 10″ D …that means LARGE!!  This thing can carry tons!!  It isn’t overly large that it becomes awkward but it is just big enough that it can be used for anything.  It is made of nylon and has wire around the top to hold its shape.  It is also collapsible so it is easy to store when you aren’t using it.  Sandi had mine embroidered to say “Family Fun.”  This will be the bag that can carry anything that would help the family have fun!!

The Picnic Thermal Tote in Circle Spirals is approximately 13″ H x 11″ W x 6″ D.  It, too, is made of nylon with a water-resistant thermal lining.  It also has a pocket on the front that you could use to tuck ice packs in to help keep your food cold.  I like this because it is big enough that your food doesn’t get smashed but not too big that you look like you are taking your cooler to work or school with you.  Sandi had my tote embroidered to say “Keep it Cool!”  Clever huh!?

I just can’t say enough about Thirty-One!  I could just buy everything.  As I look through the Thirty-One catalog I just think, “Ooo!  I could use that.  Ooo!  I could give that to ____.”  Everything really is awesome.

For the next two weeks, Real Moms Real Views is hosting a Thirty-One Gifts online party!! Simply go to our party page and click SHOP NOW.  You can shop through all of the products and pick the perfect things for the perfect person.  Don’t know what they would like…NO WORRIES!  You can even get a gift card!  Also, for every $31 you spend you will get a $12 Littles Carry-All Caddy for on $1!!  BONUS!!

Lastly, if you would like more information on how you can make Thirty-One a career, please contact Sandi.  Thirty-One allows her to live the same lifestyle she was accustomed to while working full time.  Thirty-One provides her the flexibility to travel and spend more time with family and friends.  It also allows her to travel to amazing places for FREE!  She has been on all expense paid trips to New York City and Cancun, Mexico all courtesy of Thirty-One!  You could do the same, just ask Sandi how.

Today Thirty-One Gifts is giving one lucky reader…

a Picnic Thermal Tote, a Large Utility Tote, and an About Town Blanket!!  A  $104 value!!

You want to win this!  Here is how to enter:

1st entry-MANDATORY- Go to Thirty-One and tell me one thing, other than those mentioned above, that you would like to own

1 entry- If you won, how would you personalize your winnings?  Or would you leave them blank?

2 entries- “Like” Thirty-One on Facebook

1 entry per day- Follow RMRV and Thirty-One on Twitter and tweet the following: Win 3 amazing prizes with $104 ARV from Thirty-One Gifts! @agiveawaydaily @thirtyonegifts

2 entries- “Like” RMRV on Facebook

3 entries- Link this giveaway up to a giveaway link and leave us the link so we can find it

5 entries- Blog about this giveaway

5 entries- Make a purchase from Thirty-One using our party page

10 entries- Talk to Sandi about hosting an online party for your friends and family

{You have until November 21st @ 11:59 PM EDT to enter the giveaway. All giveaways are open to USA only. This site receives free products and other forms of compensation for posting. See the Real Moms Real Views disclosure here.}