Go Buy a Diaper Bag

This one goes out to the fellow celiacs.

Go buy a diaper bag.  Sounds silly I know but hear me out…

It all started with an email from my mother and a picture of a super cute Kate Spade “purse”.  You see she lives in an apartment building in Boston with the most amazing neighbors.  I’m always hearing stories of her mingling with the neighbors.  So different to the experiences we have in our apartment buildings that leave us longing for that atmosphere of community that Boston so embraces.  So it’s not uncommon for her building to look out for each other, or leave presents for each other.  

She went on with excitement of all the “cool pockets and zippers”.  She mailed it to me “fast” so I could enjoy it more during the summer.  ​

I got the package and was so excited to open it.  I pulled it out and looked at it and fell in love with the color.  I went to text her thank you, and let her know at that point, that it was a diaper bag.  Her response, “I’m so sorry”.

Sorry for what?!  This is awesome.  This will be great for keeping diabetic supplies the right temperature but also super awesome for carrying our own meals everywhere.  There are sections for everything!  I can have ice packs in certain areas to help temperature control.  There are spots for cold food items, pockets for other food items, pockets for my wallet, a easy access pocket for my phone, and a zippered pocket for my keys.  And the best part, if anything happens to leak or spill, easy wipe up.

It so happened that our family reunion was that following weekend.  Special dietary needs were overlooked for the event and there were no gluten free foods.  Luckily, we planned ahead, packed up our diaper bag and when food was served we pulled ours out of my “purse”.  

I’m sure we will get much use out of this bag and hope others will heed our advice - go buy a diaper bag!