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“Attitude of Gratitude” Mother’s Day Video Contest gives entrants the opportunity to submit a short video answering the simple question: I’m grateful to my mom because ______________.” While the bulk of submissions will come from adult children honoring their mothers, the contest is also open to husbands and other family members wanting to recognize the moms in their lives. One lucky mom will take off for breathtaking Tucson, Arizona, where she and a guest will spend a relaxing three-day, all-inclusive stay at Canyon Ranch. The Grand Prize also includes complimentary treatments at the resort’s award-winning spa and two sets of eBags Mother Lode luggage. “Here at eBags, we live and breathe travel—and we know the important part that luggage plays in every great trip,” says eBags VP of Merchandizing, Nancy Behrendt. “We’re thrilled to get this chance to combine our expertise with a heartfelt message to moms everywhere: We love you, and you deserve an amazing escape!”

Where do you plan to take Percy?  

The kind folks at TrendyKid are giving away a set of their cute luggage for one of our lucky eBags  fans for the Holidays! Travel Buddies Percy Penguin set includes a 17″ wheelie suitcase and a matching 13″ backpack. Each piece features a lightweight ABS hard shell design and organizational amentites for compact packing. Giveaway starts today through December 5th 2011 and winner will be announced by TrendyKid on December 6th! Good Luck!

Check over at their Facebook page to enter! 

http://www.facebook.com/gotravelbuddies?sk=app_28134323652 

Cyber Monday is here. It’s the unofficial kickoff to online holiday shopping and that means websites are offering some of their best deals - including eBags of course. You’ll find incredible savings on handbags, luggage, backpacks, and more not to mention great Cyber Monday deals on diaper bags from top brands like Timi & Leslie and The Bumble Collection. So if you’re a new mom or you’ve got a new mom on your gift list this year, now is the best time to get a great deal on a new diaper bag.

Check out our favorite diaper bag savings good for today ONLY below:

Cyber Monday Diaper Bag Deals

timi & leslie Dawn $139.99 48% Off	The Bumble Collection Chloe Convertible $34.29 51% Off	Nunzia Designs Cecilia Baby Bag $66.49 51% Off
Vera Bradley Baby Bag-English Meadow $71.99 26% Off	Amy Michelle Azalea Baby Bag $41.99 58% Off	Amy Butler for Kalencom Wildflower Diaper Bag $159.99 36% Off

T’is the season to give and get…

Greetings eBags Nation!

Will here (picture below), speaking to you today on behalf of eBags.

I wanted to take a second to let you in on something pretty great.

We want to add a little color to your Black Friday and help us welcome 5 new flavors to the eBags Packing Cube family; Aquamarine, Eggplant, Peony, Tangerine, and Canary.

New Packing Cubes Colors

In correspondence with the new colors of our renowned Packing Cubes, we’re announcing the eBags Cube-A-Day Give Away just in time for the holidays. A catchy little title, we know. It’s easy to enter and best of all, free. All you have to do is:

• · Like Bags by eBags on Facebook
• · Follow on Twitter
• · Leave a comment here with what you would use your packing cubes for

Easy as pie… Pumpkin or Pecan Pie, given the season. We realize, too, that not everyone is on Facebook and Twitter. If that includes you, make your comment on this blog post EXTRA good! If you don’t win on a particular day, try again the next day for another chance!

Every day, I will pick one lucky winner AT RANDOM. So be ready with your shipping address.

We will be starting this giveaway on November 25, 2011 (Black Friday) and ends December 9th, 2011! See official rules below for more details.

Good luck! - Will

The Fine Print:

NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. INTERNET ACCESS, AND A VALID E-MAIL ADDRESS ARE REQUIRED TO ENTER. eBags Cube-A-Day Give Away (“Sweepstakes”) begins at 12:01:01 AM Eastern Standard Time (“EST”) November 25, 2011 and ends at 11:59:59 PM EST on December 9, 2011 (“Entry Period”).

ELIGIBILITY: Open only to legal residents of the fifty (50) United States and the District of Columbia who are 18 years of age or older at the time of entry, excluding employees of eBags.com (“Sponsor”), its respective parent companies, subsidiaries, affiliates, related companies and advertising and promotion agencies, and the families and/or household members of each of the above. Sweepstakes void where prohibited by law.

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UPDATE:

Thanks, all, for participating in the fist Cube-A-Day Give Away! All of our winners have been contacted. Please stick around and keep eyes peeled for our next Bags by eBags give away! We have some big plans in 2012!

Happy holidays and thanks again for making this one so much fun!

Will

We absolutely love our new line of kids luggage by TrendyKid! It’s super fun, functional, and perfect for little jet-setters, sleep-overs or visits to grandmas. What great gift these would make for any kiddo!

TrendyKid offers travel accessories for kids and tweens. Travel gear that stands out from the crowd. Don’t travel boring, Travel Kool!

When so many diaper bags look like handbags, you know you can find bags that follow the latest trends. This fall is no exception. Right now you can find diaper bags in the latest colors and shapes featuring trend-right details from top brands including Timi & Leslie and Nest. Whether you like messenger style bags, visually interesting textures like quilting, or deep and rich colors like forest green, you’re sure to find a diaper bag this season that’ll have you looking great while you tote all those baby necessities.

At eBags we carry a wide selection of diaper bags of all styles. However, below are our picks in fall 2011 diaper bags.

Structured Style JP Lizzy Truffle Society Diaper Tote

Convertible Satchels timi & leslie Annette

Messenger Bags OiOi Blue Ikat Messenger

Green Sally Spicer Baby Bag Tote Dragonfly Jade

Cognac Color Nest Diaper Bags Grommet

Color Blocking Hoohobbers Messenger Diaper Bag - Boy

Quilting Nest Diaper Bags Quilted

Purple Vera Bradley Baby Bag-Boysenberry

Top Handle Bags Kipling New Baby L

It’s Back to School season and parents nationwide will be out searching for school supplies including new school backpacks. If you’re one of these parents and you’re looking for girls backpacks, you’re in luck. Today we’re featuring our favorite girls backpacks for Back to School. And if you think they’re all pink and covered in flowers, think again. Today’s backpacks for girls range from the cute to rocker to sporty and there’s a pack out there for just about any style.

High Sierra Swerve Laptop Backpack	Roxy Noble Trek	Wildkin Mermaids Sidekick Backpack
OGIO Convoy Pack	Three Lace Backpack	Sherpani SONOMA Backpack

Looking for a stylish diaper bag that ensures you’re ready for all of challenges of motherhood on-the-go? Look no further, The Bumble Collection is now available on eBags!

Popular among celebrity moms and mainstream moms alike, the Bumble Collection is totally immersed in fashion forward trends. These diaper bags are made for mothers who appreciate great style and who believe that motherhood shouldn’t be the exception when it comes to being fashionable and trendy. In addition to being chic and stylish, all new products are put through months of focus group testing to ensure safety, quality, and of course, “mommy approval”.

As far as style goes, these bags are made of unique prints resembling Vera Bradley or Emilie Sloan styled bags, and are all made from exclusive hand-designed print. Not only are they machine washable, but all products are also made from top of the line materials using an all-natural process without the use of synthetic preservatives. The vibrant colors of the bags do not fade from day-to-day use, allowing them to maintain their “new” look for years. With tons of different styles and matching accessories to choose from, it’s easy to keep your chic modern style and mix it with a little bit of mommy.

Check out our full inventory of The Bumble Collection on eBags.com, including two of our favorites: the Chloe Convertible in Peony Paradise and the Jennifer Weekender in Starry Sky.

Disney’s new Cars movie, Cars 2, is coming out June 24. That means the return of Mater and Lightning McQueen on the big screen. If you’ve got a kid who loves the Disney Cars movies and is excited about the new film, a Disney Cars bag or suitcase is the perfect gift.

From Heys USA, the name you know for lightweight, high-quality luggage with a serious sense of style, comes supercute rolling carry-ons, a duffel bag, and a backpack featuring the beloved Cars characters Mater and McQueen. Your child will love traveling with these bags whether it’s a weekend away, a plane trip across the country, or a trip to Disneyland. With tons of features designed to offer organization and comfort specifically for smaller bodies, these Disney Cars bags are the perfect way for your child to travel with their favorite Disney friends.

Heys Designer Disney 18″ Wheeled Kids Luggage

Heys Disney Collection Cars Blazing Trails 21″

Heys Disney Collection Cars Blazing Trails 16″ Hybrid Backpack

Heys Disney Collection Cars Blazing Trails 18″ Hybrid Duffle

Melissa & Doug, the name behind many kids toys and arts and crafts products, offers two super cute kids’ picnic baskets. The Melissa & Doug Happy Giddy Picnic Basket and the Melissa & Doug Bella Butterfly Picnic Set both have all the utensils and items needed for a picnic for four children.

Melissa & Doug Happy Giddy Picnic Basket: This set features a cute and colorful smiling creature and matching plates, cups, knives, forks, and spoons. Dishes and utensils are all dishwasher safe while the basket can be easily wiped clean.

Melissa & Doug Bella Butterfly Picnic Set: It’s adorable, pink, and perfect for little girls. This set features a butterfly with flower shaped plates and pink knives, forks, and spoons. Again, all dishes and utensils are dishwasher safe and the basket itself can be wiped clean.

At $34.99, these kids’ picnic sets make excellent gifts for birthdays, holidays, or anyday. Whether it’s in backyard or at the park, your kids are sure to love using these picnic baskets.