Today’s giveaway is from Mamoo Kids, the small U.S. based business of mama, Anna Patty. I asked Anna to share the story behind her shop with you all today along with a little about the adorable child sized bags she has created. You can connect with Anna on Facebook | Twitter | Pinter
When I was a child, my mom and I would spend our summers together in Japan visiting family. I loved these summers. We would explore Tokyo by train, bus, and along the crowded sidewalks. Afternoons would be spent adventuring around town to find our way to a family member’s house or to a park where my mom and her sisters would sit and talk for hours while I played on my own.
It was during those times, as a little girl, while the adults were catching up with old friends and family, I first felt the earliest buds of confidence that came from doing and accomplishing small things on my own. This burgeoning self-confidence, sense of personal responsibility and independence came from the little bag my mom gave me before setting out for the day.
“Fill it with a few of your favorite toys,” my mom often told me. “You’ll be happy to have them when I am busy, so make sure you take care of them and the bag.” I would do as she said, and packed my favorite play-things in my bag and headed out for the day’s adventures. I remember how I would hold my bag tight while commuting on the busy trains and as I brushed past people on the sidewalks. I cherished having the select books and dolls during my travels each day.
When I started a family in San Francisco, I decided to give my children a similar gift that my mother once gave me. My boys were given a special everyday child-sized bag that they could use to hold the most treasured toys they collect as they journey through life.
Mamoo bags are special handmade kids bags made of 100% all-natural fibers, and offer a clean, modern design. We are committed to supporting our local community, therefore all of our children’s bags are made in San Francisco, California. With recent statistics pointing out that approximately 60% of today’s school children are carrying bags weighing more than 10% of their body weight, Mamoo Kids set out to create, lightweight, eco-friendly bags that are both captivating to the younger crowd and proportionate to their size. Mamoo’s all-natural cotton bags appeal directly to the 3-6 age group by being small enough to fit little kids’ bodies, yet still hold a book and folder, or special treasures without weighing them down. For every bag that’s sold, Mamoo gives 5% of net profits to a children’s literacy program, Reading Partners. Reading Partners is a national non-profit that works hard to elevate the literacy of children in low-income schools.
My mom trusted me to decide for myself what I put into my bag all those summers ago. In doing so she helped to give me my first feelings of independence, responsibility and confidence. Today Mamoo wants to help give your child the same wonderful feelings. I believe all this begins with something as simple as a bag. Please join our community and let Mamoo Kids bags help nurture and open up little worlds.
For today’s giveaway, Anna is offering one winner his or her bag of choice. In addition, receive 15% off all orders through August 15th. To receive the discount use coupon code SMALLTHINGS15 at checkout.
For a chance to win, simply leave a comment on this post. For a second chance to win, “like” Mamoo Kids on Facebook, and leave a second comment letting me know that you’ve done so. Comments will close and a winner will be randomly selected on Monday, August 11th. The winner will be notified via email and announced within this post.
Comments are closed and the winner is Alison, who commented, “These are lovely! I have made special bags for my older kids. I think my 5yr old guy would love this!
I really enjoyed the interview with Anna.
Thanks so much!”
Thanks, Anna and Mamoo Kids!
Andrea says
I also liked the Facebook page!
Andrea says
These are adorable!!!
~ joey ~ says
These bags are too cute!
Anna says
What beautiful bags! My daughter would love having her own ‘purse’ 🙂
Heather says
Oh, my daughter would love one of these. She just started yet another trinket box yesterday!
Susan J says
Great story and really cute bags. Love the VW and the ferry!
Alison says
I Liked this on Facebook!
Alison says
These are lovely! I have made special bags for my older kids. I think my 5yr old guy woul love this!
I really enjoyed the interview with Anna.
Thanks so much!
Vicki says
Love them! And the story behind how it all started.
deni says
So clever! great gift for grandchild.
Allison says
I liked her facebook page
Allison says
Wow, these are so cute, thanks for the giveaway!
lorena carlson says
liked on facebook!!!!
lorena carlson says
ooh hope its not too late to enter! beautiful bags!
Karen says
My pastor and his wife are adopting a little boy from China who loves animals… the giraffe bag would be perfect for him! 🙂
Nicky Blaber says
Wow!what lovely bags, faaarrrr to good just for the kids:) x
Beth says
Love, Love, Love these bags!
Lori Watson says
My 3yo would love one for his treasures!
Melia says
So cute – this would be great for my 7 year old as we are out and about!
Merry says
These bags are great!
Mary says
lovely story and great bags!
Tina says
So cute, thanks for the giveaway!
Erin says
Great designs! I would love one for my little boy (although at 8 months old it would be something for him to grwo into 🙂
anu says
These are adorable!!
Michele says
These bags are adorable! I love the idea of self confidence your mom created in you in such a simple yet lovely way! It would be hard to choose from all the cute choices. Blessings and thank you for the giveaway!
Cori says
I liked on FB also
Cori says
Really like these bags for kiddos. My daughter loves to tote around her special belongings in little cute bags. She would LOVE this…
JennM says
Great give away!
Caroline B. says
This is a sweet giveaway!
Jackie - Luna Grey Fiber Arts says
Very cute! My boys would love one of these little bags!
Dana says
Beautiful bag. I want one myself and for my littlest. Lol
Sally says
I hardly ever get on facebook, but i did to like this page. Thanks
Sally says
I love these bags. Great idea.
Amy DelaTerre says
Just liked on facebook too! 🙂
Amy DelaTerre says
The bags are beautiful and I love why she started making them. We are moving across the country and I was just about to go look at back packs for my two boys… I will go look at Mamoo Kids instead! Thanks for the chance to win, and for the discount too!
Tanya says
these are wonderful!
Sherry Lutz says
On my way to like it
Sherry Lutz says
On my way to ‘like’ it
Jolaine says
Glad to go and Like this page!
Jolaine says
Love the bags and love the background story.
Rosemary says
What a great idea. I love the story behind them!
Sue says
Great bags!
Mary Jo says
love these!
Waverley says
The art on these bags is beautiful. I would love a chance to win one.
Kate says
I know a couple of kiddos who would LOVE LOVE LOVE these.
linda says
This would make a cute gift!
Corrie says
These are so beautiful!
elicia says
Liked on Facebook.
elicia says
Love this!
Rosemarie says
So adorable.