A “Sobriety Is My Jam” tote bag to mark a sobriety milestone. It's a lower-key choice than a shirt, which helps when you're buying for someone who keeps their recovery fairly private.
Why the tote rather than the shirt
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Lower key. Visible, but not a public announcement
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No clothing size to guess. Useful when a home group or a sponsor is buying
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Everyday use. It becomes the meeting bag, the shopping bag, the gym bag
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Reinforced handles. Built to still be around at the next anniversary
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Three styles. A light cotton tote (15″ x 15″), a larger gusseted tote (18″ x 15″) or a premium tote with black handles and base (17″ x 14″ x 6″).
Specifications
| Material |
Cotton canvas, reinforced stitched handles |
| Sizes |
Cotton 15″ x 15″ · Gusseted 18″ x 15″ · Premium 17″ x 14″ |
| Care |
Cold machine wash, hang to dry |
| Made in |
Louisville, Kentucky, USA |
| Production |
Made to order, 1 to 4 business days |
Who this is for
People marking their own milestone, sponsors and home group members, family and friends celebrating a sober anniversary, and recovery counselors and treatment center staff. It is the pick when you want to acknowledge the milestone without assuming how public someone is about it.
Related: all Sobriety gifts, the matching shirt if the person is open about their recovery, and our sobriety gift guide.
When people buy
Sober anniversaries fall year-round, so this has little seasonality. The exceptions are Dry January, which brings a wave of first-month milestones, and September, National Recovery Month.
Frequently asked questions
What is a good gift for a sobriety anniversary?
Something that marks the time without being solemn. A tote works whether or not the person talks openly about their recovery.
Is a tote better than a shirt for this?
If you are unsure how public someone is about being sober, yes. A shirt is a statement; a bag is not.
Do you have gifts for a sponsor?
Yes. It is a good pick for a sponsor or home group member.
Which size should I choose?
15″ x 15″ for everyday use; the gusseted 18″ x 15″ if it is going to be the main carry bag.
How should it be washed?
Cold machine wash and hang to dry.