7 Easy Ways to Personalize A Tote Bag

Need a new bag for summer camp? A bag for a trip at the farmer’s market? A bag for the beach? You see where we’re going… something about summer makes us want more than a simple, blank tote bag. Well, friends, here are 7 styling ideas to jazz up a $1.99 tote bag you can get at the corner store.

by Veronica Brandy

Veronica Brandy

Veronica is the co-founder of Eatwell101. Veronica's culinary education started at 3 and came through hands-on experience—helping her mother and grand-mother running restaurants and catering services, cooking for friends and family. In 2011, Veronica and her husband joined forces to create Eatwell101, bonding over their shared love of food and cooking as a family.

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Updated Aug 12, 2025

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