Tuesday, March 23, 2010

O Yikes Review and Giveaway

Posted by Ellie-A Little of This and a Little of That at 10:31 PM

 I recently had the opportunity to review O Yikes.  If you don't know who O Yikes are, they are a company with products designed for active people with an on the go lifestyle.  Their products have versatile designs, inspirational colors, durable material, deliberate pockets, and matching accessories to keep everything organized while still looking stylish.  


The bags were created as stand alone products focusing on staying organized and although they have the many pockets and features they can be customized with the many matching accessories to meet the everyday demands to easily fit with your ever changing life from career and parenthood to school and play.

The bags are designed with a Unisex look so they can be carried by both males and females.  They can be filled with bottles and binkies, or books and papers, to laptops and iPods.   O Yikes have several different sets of bags.  They have the Slingback, Slingback X, Messenger, Messenger X, Square, Laptop, and Freelance.  


I was sent the Messenger which has 2 package options.  It has the 24.7 and the 9.2.5.  The 24.7 is aptly named given that parental duty is usually more than 24hours per day 7 days a week.  It includes the changing pad, wipes container, accessory case, and Insulated cylinder case for bottles.  
The 9.2.5 refers to the traditional work day 9 to 5, with focus on the working parent and non parent alike.  Can be used for school or work.  The Slingback also comes in the 24.7 and 9.2.5 options, however the Messenger and Slingback are the only 2 that you can get the 9.2.5 option.   

Color choices for the Messenger:
Blueberry Keylime 
Tangerine Raspberry
Purple Grape
Frosted Titanium


The Messenger Bag: 
Keep everything in the travel shoulder bag in place with the large main compartments, and many internal and external pockets.  
Brushed Aluminum Key ring
Have your electronic accessories within arms reach with our hidden double pocket.  
Adjustable wide nylon seat belt strap to wear over your shoulder or across your chest.
Comfortably fits most standard 15” computers. (The bag is padded, but does not have a padded
laptop pocket.)

Measurements: 12”h x 15”w x 4”d
 













Inside my Messenger 24.7 was:
Changing Pad:
Folded diaper changing pad with a Velcro closure.  
Soft lining and water resistant. 
Closed 8”h x 7”w x 1”d
Opened 24”h x 14”w x .25”d













Accessory Case: 
See-through Mesh pockets, 2 deep compartments to hold items like pacifiers and medicines.  
5”h x 6.5”w x 3”d 











Cylinder Case: Keep cold and hot drinks.  
 Perfect for bottles or bottled water.  
Measurements 9”h x 3.5”dia 













Wipes Case:  Durable plastic to keep the wipes moist.  
Holds up to 10 diaper wipes.  
Measurements 4.25”h x 8.25”w x 1”d
 






This is the set I was sent:










I sent my set to my friend who is due to have a new baby in about 3 weeks.  She LOVED it.  She's a very on the go person and the Messenger is going to come in handy.

Also O Yikes is holding a giveaway on their website to win a free bag.  All you have to do is help them name the newest color in their bag collection.  Enter here

 O Yikes is offering my readers a discount of 10% off just enter code Blog10 when you place an order.

You can purchase your own bag here

Now for the good part, O Yikes is giving one of my readers a onesie (fits size newborn to 13lbs) and a choice of an accessory ie: changing pad, cylinder case, wipes case, accessory case in their choice of color.  All you have to do is visit O Yikes and tell me which bag you like the best and if you would use the 24.7 or the 9.2.5. ( This entry must be completed for other entries to count)

EXTRA ENTRIES:
1) Follow my blog via Google Friend Connect
2) Follow my blog via Networked blogs
3) Follow me on Twitter
4) Fan my blog page on Facebook
5) Blog about the giveaway and link to O Yikes and me then return with the URL
6) Tweet the giveaway and return with the URL
7) Enter O Yikes contest and come back and tell me you did and what name you chose

Giveaway is open to Continetal US only
Giveaway ends April 6th
You must leave a way for me to contact you in your comments
You must follow mandatory entry for other entries to count

GIVEAWAY HAS ENDED AND WINNER CHOSEN AND CONTACTED!  #37 VIA RANDOM.ORG



DISCLOSURE:
I have not received any monetary compensation, however the company did send me the product to review which will be mine to keep, for my honest, unbiased opinion as seen in my full disclosure here


PRIVACY POLICY:
A Little of This and a Little of That holds all blog reader information collected for giveaways in strict confidence. I will not sell or share email addresses or mailing addresses with any other entity. All winner's information such as email address, mailing address, and at times phone numbers is collected for  companies honoring the giveaways. All photographs are my property and are not to be taken without my permission.





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39 comments:

lisanne on March 24, 2010 12:29 PM said... 25

I like the free lance.

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lisanne on March 24, 2010 12:31 PM said... 25

I follow.

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lisanne on March 24, 2010 12:31 PM said... 25

I would use the 9.2.5

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Hannah on March 24, 2010 7:24 PM said... 25

I would want to 24.7 in slingback in purple grape!

Cindy on March 25, 2010 1:43 PM said... 25

i like slingback frosted titanium
would use 24x7
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Kimberly L on March 25, 2010 2:47 PM said... 25

The 247 Slingback in Tangerine Raspberry

Jen on March 25, 2010 9:47 PM said... 25

I like the 247 Slingback!

I'm a new follower from MBC. I hope to see you at my place. Have a great night!

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Emmy*Coffee on April 3, 2010 6:55 PM said... 25

I like the purple grape messenger bag. I would prefer the 24/7.

Emmy*Coffee on April 3, 2010 7:12 PM said... 25

Follower through GFC

blueviolet on April 4, 2010 1:28 PM said... 25

I like the square bag in chocolate and apricot!
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blueviolet on April 4, 2010 1:31 PM said... 25

I'm a Facebook fan (username doot65)

blueviolet on April 4, 2010 1:31 PM said... 25

I follow on networked blogs (username doot65)

blueviolet on April 4, 2010 1:31 PM said... 25

I follow on GFC

blueviolet on April 4, 2010 1:35 PM said... 25

I entered the O Yikes giveaway and put Blackest Black and Midnight.
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The Queen Of Free on April 4, 2010 3:45 PM said... 25

I love the messenger bag with the 24-7 style! I would choose the accessory bag too!

jennifercausby at hotmail dot com

The Queen Of Free on April 4, 2010 3:48 PM said... 25

I follow via Networked Blogs

jennifercausby at hotmail dot com

The Queen Of Free on April 4, 2010 3:48 PM said... 25

I follow via GFC

jennifercausby at hotmail dot com

The Queen Of Free on April 4, 2010 3:49 PM said... 25

I am your fan on Facebook.

jennifercausby at hotmail dot com

The Queen Of Free on April 4, 2010 3:50 PM said... 25

I entered the OYikes giveaway

My names were Carbon, and Blackout.

jennifercausby at hotmail dot com

Melissa B. on April 4, 2010 7:22 PM said... 25

I like the 925 Messenger in purple.

Deborah on April 5, 2010 11:29 AM said... 25

I like the 247 Slingback in Frosted Titanium. asthenight at gmail dot com

Gianna on April 5, 2010 1:36 PM said... 25

Messenger in frosted titanium and 24.7..w

Nancy on April 5, 2010 7:52 PM said... 25

I like the Black 24.7 Slingback in Black.

Nancy
allibrary (at) aol (dot) com

Nancy on April 5, 2010 7:53 PM said... 25

I entered the O Yikes contest.
My name was Stealth.

Nancy
allibrary (at) aol (dot) com

Nancy on April 5, 2010 7:53 PM said... 25

I follow via Google Friend.

Nancy
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Alison on April 5, 2010 10:46 PM said... 25

I'd choose the 247 Slingback in Tangerine Raspberry.

THANK YOU!! alisonad23 at gmail dot com

Alison on April 5, 2010 10:48 PM said... 25

Following via GFC!

THANK YOU!! alisonad23 at gmail dot com

Alison on April 5, 2010 10:49 PM said... 25

Fan of your blog on FB!

THANK YOU!! alisonad23 at gmail dot com

Alison on April 5, 2010 10:49 PM said... 25

Following on Twitter (@surromama2).

THANK YOU!! alisonad23 at gmail dot com

Alison on April 5, 2010 10:49 PM said... 25

Following via Networked Blogs!

THANK YOU!! alisonad23 at gmail dot com

Garner5 on April 5, 2010 11:33 PM said... 25

My favorite bag is the Messenger bag in blueberry/keylime.
I would use the 24.7 with a new baby girl.
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Garner5 on April 5, 2010 11:33 PM said... 25

I'm following your blog.
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Garner5 on April 5, 2010 11:34 PM said... 25

I'm following you on Networked blogs user Lisa G.
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Garner5 on April 5, 2010 11:34 PM said... 25

I'm also a fan of your blog fan page on facebook user Lisa G.
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Garner5 on April 5, 2010 11:34 PM said... 25

I'm following you on Twitter user lisalmg.
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Garner5 on April 5, 2010 11:36 PM said... 25

I Tweeted this giveaway. http://twitter.com/lisalmg/status/11678739159
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lilyk on April 6, 2010 12:52 AM said... 25

I love the Messenger bag! I would use the 9.2.5.

lilyk on April 6, 2010 12:56 AM said... 25

I follow you on Facebook Networked Blogs.

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lilyk on April 6, 2010 12:59 AM said... 25

I became your Facebook fan.

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