Absolutely! We use them at the supermarket and the beach, for traveling, for work stuff, for books, as a toys and supplies carrier or storage, as a mommy bag - basically, an everything and everyday kind of bag.As a mother, Kristin especially likes that she can put her and her son's things in one bag. Kristin have also given the out to friends and family as gifts, who have all expressed their satisfaction and joy with using them, for various things, over years.