A little bit about Ragged Edge Gear before I get into the review (taken from their site):

RAGGEDedge started out as one of Susan’s wild hairs; one more way for her to use her sewing & design skills for an exciting new project. We started to sail, and she started to make bags for us out of used sails. By request, and by word of mouth, RAGGEDedge gained a following of people who wanted unique, colorful, one-of-a-kind gear. That “project” has long since outgrown its closet space and has evolved into the company that exists here before you today.

I was sent one of their 2 pocket folders and one of their portfolios to review.

I noticed right off what great quality their products are made of.  The folder is made from heavy duty sailcloth laminate.  With durability unlike any folders today it’s one that you can guarantee will last for years.  With my family we tend to have accidents with spills and one thing I loved is that the folder is water proof so no smeared ink here.  The charcoal gray color with the teal trim is not only eye catching it’s hip too.  Everyone in your child’s school will be wanting to know where they got the folder from.

The portfolio has the same construction, very durable and waterproof.  The big difference is the velcro closing (and of course it is only one pocket).  The velcro was so strong I had to put a little elbow grease into it to open it.   Which with children in school that’s a good thing, one less lost homework to complain about, there is no way any homework (or office papers if you want one for yourself) are getting out of this baby.  Keep important papers where you can find them and away from spills in this portfolio.  I love the color combination of the one they sent me, the dark charcoal gray with hot pink trim is absolutely the perfect pairing.  Now while your son or husband may not want to carry this particular color scheme they do have several others on Ragged Edge Gear you can choose from.

Now not only do they carry the above review items, Ragged Edge also carries wallets, purse handbags, tote bags, gear bags and all sorts of office/school gear.  They are perfect for  your school aged child, your office or just a place to keep your bills if home is your work.  Ragged Edge Gear is not only appealing visually (and we all know that is a big thing with school aged kids) but it is also sturdy to take on the toughest conditions, I should know I have Hurrican Bella living in my home and they survived her.

WIN IT:

Ragged Edge Gear has generously offered to giveaway to one of my readers 3 folders and 1 portfolio (a $60.00 value).  Whether you want to win for your kids or for yourself (hey it’s totally okay to be selfish with cool products like these, your kids don’t always have to get what you win right!)

REQUIRED ENTRY (must be done first for optional entries to count):

Head over to Ragged Edge Gear and browse around and the leave a comment  here with another item you love that they make.

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• 5 entries: Blog about this giveaway on your site with a link back to this post and leave the link in your comment.
• Daily Entries: Follow me on twitter @totally_toni and tweet this contest up to twice daily using #dailydosegiveaways in your tweet (leave the tweet link in your comment).

Please leave a SEPARATE  comment for EVERY entry you do so you don’t short yourself entries (Ex. if you do one of the optional entries that you get 2 entries for leave 2 comments for that entry). Please be sure before you do any extra entry you have done the required entry. The extra entries are optional and do not have to be done. Make sure the email you enter with is valid as that is how I will contact you, winners have 72 hours to respond or prize will be forfeited.

Giveaway will close on Sunday 10/10/09 at 5:00 p.m. CST.  For more on my review/giveaway/winner policies please see my disclosure.

~Product was provided for the review & giveaway by Ragged Edge Gear.

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To enter to win this wonderful prize pack simply leave a comment sharing a simple way you make dinner time easier when school is back in session.  This is all that is required to enter this giveaway but must be done if you want to have extra entries counted.

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Please be sure before you do any extra entry you have done the required entry. The extra entries are optional and do not have to be done.  Leave a SEPARATE  comment for EVERY entry you do so you don’t short yourself entries.  Make sure the email you enter with is valid as that is how I will contact you, winners have 72 hours to respond or prize will be forfeitted.

Giveaway will close on Sunday  10/4/09 at 5 p.m. CST.  For more on my review/giveaway/winner policies please see my disclosure.

*Giveaway provided by Nestle.