Using this tote is super easy. Just open it up and toss in your daily essentials like your phone, wallet, keys, and a book. It's great for shopping as you can pile in all your new purchases. When it comes to special occasions, fill it with gifts and you're good to go. Since it's made to order, please be patient during the 7 - 10 business - day processing time. To keep it in good shape, spot - clean it with a mild detergent if it gets dirty. Avoid machine - washing as it might damage the canvas and the design. Also, don't overstuff it to prevent the handles from breaking or the bag from losing its shape.