i use my tote bag as my handbag. i really like the fact that i designed it myself. the one suggestion i would make is to offer a pocket inside the bag on the opposite side of the outside pocket. one that could be used for sunglasses or pens.
We have one of the XL bags and we use it for the beach in the summer and we use it to haul firewood in the house in the winter. I think we have used it for 4 years now and it is still going strong.
I love this bag! I am trying to do the "green" thing so I bought these bags and now use them instead of plastic bags at the stores. The small bag is great for carrying all those little or medium size items that always fall to the bottom of the bag. In the not to distant future I plan on buying some bigger bags so I can put all of my shopping in these bags.
We bought the XL with long shoulder straps so we can carry it at the beach with all the kids toys. GREAT! At the end of the day, just tip the bag over and the sand comes out. I have used it for a recycle grocery bag and with the zipper top it works out great so no groceries spill out during the drive. I love this bag! People have stopped me so many times asking me about it at the farmer's market and grocery store.