Honest Review: Callie's Personalized Birth Flower Duffle Bag and Makeup Bag
I'm a sucker for a good personalized gift, so when I got the chance to try two pieces from Callie, a personalized gifts brand, I went with a pink travel duffel and a matching makeup bag, both customized with my birth flower (November's is the Chrysanthemum) and "@trainitright" for the lettering. Here's my honest take on both, the good and the one thing that needs work.
The Duffle Bag
This one is a genuine win. The Personalized Birth Flower Nylon Travel Duffel Bag ($40 CAD) comes in pink with the November Chrysanthemum design front and center, and "@trainitright" personalized on it in pink lettering. Callie gives you 7 font colours and 4 bag colours to choose from, so you can really make it your own.
It's made from a lightweight, wear-resistant nylon that feels sturdy without being bulky, with multiple internal compartments so you can actually stay organized instead of digging through one giant pocket for your keys. At just over 14 inches long, it's the right size for a gym bag, an overnight trip, or just a bag you throw your everyday essentials into. The shoulder strap is solid and doesn't dig in, even when the bag is loaded up.
Honestly, this is the kind of piece I'd recommend as a gift without hesitation. It feels personal, it's useful, and the birth flower detail makes it feel thoughtful rather than generic. If you're stuck on what to get someone, this duffle checks every box.
The Makeup Bag
The Personalized Birth Flower PU Leather Makeup Bag ($26 CAD) came in the same pink, with the November birth flower design and "@trainitright" done in the third font option. Visually, this thing is lovely. The PU leather has a nice soft feel, the color is exactly as shown, and the wide-mouth opening design makes it easy to actually see what's inside instead of digging around blind, which is a small detail that matters a lot with makeup bags.
My one real complaint is the zipper. The wide-mouth opening is great in theory, but I found the zipper itself difficult to work with, it took more effort than it should to open and close smoothly, especially when the bag was full. For a bag I'm reaching into daily, that's the kind of friction that gets old fast.
The Bottom Line
The duffle bag is a clear favorite and one I'd genuinely recommend as a gift, personalized, well-made, and practical. The makeup bag has the color and the personalization right, but the zipper needs to be smoother for daily use. If you're deciding between the two, the duffle is the safer bet, but if you love the birth flower design as much as I do, the makeup bag is still worth it for the look alone, just go in knowing the zipper takes a little extra patience.
Train It Right,
Alicia Bell BSc Kinesiology, IFBB Pro, Performance Coach
We all have a friend who’s constantly in the gym. In fact, the gym might be the only thing they ever talk about! When it comes to your gym-bunny friends’ birthdays, you may be a bit stumped for gift ideas. There’s no point buying them chocolates or candies; how about buying them something they can use for their training sessions? Here are some fab gift ideas for your gym-obsessed mates!
An awesome gym bag
We all get bored of carrying the same old bag with us each time we head to the gym. I’m sure your friend will love a change! Especially if it’s a good quality, trustworthy bag. That means one that isn’t going to break after a couple of uses. It needs to be large enough for the days he or she has their yoga, spinning and pilloxing classes one after another. And that means plenty of space for a spare change of clothes!
A new foam roller
You can’t have too many foam rollers after a hard gym session! Using one of these can help with all those aches and pains. We’re sure your friend will be over the moon when they unwrap their roller. If they haven’t used one before, their workout life will be changed forever! Simply rolling one over post-workout muscles helps relieve any painful exercising aches.
New gym clothes
You can never have too many clothes – this also includes gym clothes! From chic yoga tops to a pair of stylish leggings, your friend will appreciate some stylish clothes. Make sure you know buy some gear that fits in with their workout of choice. There’s no point buying a swimmer a new pair of running shoes!
Some new weights
If your gym bunny friend loves pumping iron in the gym, buy them some dumbbells or kettlebells so they can start training at home. You’ll need to get an idea of the kinds of weight they are already lifting, so you can buy yours accordingly. There’ll be no point buying weights that are either too light or way too heavy, as it could cause an injury.
Training technology
In today’s modern world, you can buy many accessories which are great for tracking workout sessions. Why not opt for a Fitbit so your friend can track their diet as well as how many calories they are burning on a daily basis. If your budget can’t stretch to a Fitbit, there are cheaper alternatives. You can keep it very basic and buy accessories that simply track how many steps the wearer does in a day.
A slap-up meal
What does every trainer want after a gruelling gym session? Loads of protein and carbs! Why not take your friend out for a meal in their favourite restaurant? As well as tucking into an amazing meal, you can both enjoy a long overdue catch-up and compare your gym stories. So now you know exactly what to buy your gym-obsessed friend, you’ll be wishing birthdays came around more often than just once a year!
Wojo Nutrition Brings Health Home for the Holidays
Whether you’re looking for on-the-go energy or the perfect gift, the Wojo Holiday Gift Set has a carefully crafted pick-me-up that’s right for you.
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Each of their supplements are crafted with ingredients that support one’s overall health and metabolism. Depending on its intended use, its base formula of 6 B vitamins is then enhanced with a blend of herbal extracts, or naturally derived amino acids and vitamins. As an added bonus, their creations are free of sugar, artificial sweeteners and flavorings, and chemical masking agents.
Not only are Wojo Nutrition's liquid supplements an easy way to stay healthy during the busy holiday season, but also a gift that will keep on giving.
They have recently released their Wojo Holiday Gift Set, featuring one pack of each of their three current offerings: wojoENERGY, wojoCALM, and wojoFOCUS. From students to office workers to marathon runners, there’s something for everyone hiding behind its fun trimmings.
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Wojo Nutrition spent over two years developing their special formulations before bringing them to market in January 2015, and have only continued to improve on them. Carol Knowles, CEO, launched the brand as a way to provide men and women with a supplement that lets them focus on their journey—not just surviving from day to day. Sometimes that means harnessing more energy, focus, or a better mood to face what’s ahead, and that’s where Wojo gives the body and mind a gentle nudge in the right direction.
Today I received a very special gift from TOMS - The gift of sight. The package came right to my door with a cute note in it. "Enjoy summer in these traveler shades from TOMS!" So cute!
The TRAVELER is a resilient frame designed to endure outdoor excursions (perfect for my lifestyle), world travel and life on the move! I am pretty sure that is a perfect description of me. These special Toms sunglasses are constructed in SOLAFLEX™, TOMS unique rubberized material used for its Traveler collection is designed to provide long-lasting durability, comfort and fit.
With every pair of TOMS eyewear purchased, TOMS will help restore sight by providing the necessary surgery, medical treatments or prescription glasses, allowing patients to return to work or school and live independent lives. To date, TOMS has restored vision to over 325,000 people in 13 countries around the world.
Do you have someone on your holiday gift list that loves health and fitness? Not sure what to get them? Here is your solution. Well here are the Train It Right Top 10 gifts for the fitness enthusiast this holiday season. Happy Holidays! Train It Right!
This juicer is quiet, easy to clean, No heat build up, allowing for no loss of enzymes so that you can enjoy nutrient-rich juice full of live enzymes, doesn't foam or clog, and User friendly - easy to assemble, operate and clean.
You can't go wrong with a set of wireless headphones for your fitness enthusiast because if they workout hard they don't what any messy wires getting in the way of their workout. Freedom to move is a blessing during a tough sweaty workout.
These are available for both men and women and they are one of the most comfortable workout pants out there. Your workout will love to get a pair of these as a holiday present. They also are available in many colours and patterns.
This is a great bag for the fitness competition or the business man who is always on the go. It allows them to pack their food in a stylish backpack and bring it with them wherever they go.
This Protein shaker allows you to store protein or other supplements right inside the core. It saves space and lets you bring protein or supplements with you all day long.
Alicia Bell at Train It Right provides a great online personal training program that you can access anywhere. The workouts are personalized for at home or in the gym. You have access to videos from apps to see the exact exercises and it is completely affordable.
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