Doing My Part
I admit, I use paper or plastic.Go ahead. Hate me. Call me a polar-bear killer. Whatever you want. It's probably well deserved.
It's not that I didn't want to use cloth, it's more like, I want a bag that will be strong and actually be able to carry stuff for a family of eight. Not a wimpy bag.
When I recently bought some canvas bags, my mind started swirling. These bags would be heavy-duty enough for my needs. But, they were ugly. And plain. Then Christmas came and I really didn't have time to think about it anymore, so I pushed it aside. Until a trip to the store left me with a wad of plastic bags.
It was time.
I bought some canvas bags and personalized them with appliques. Some with L's. Some with fruit. Simple. Pretty. And quick. Since most of my shopping is done at the wholesale club (without bags), these will be for my trips to Walmart (don't criticize me -- I have a large family to take care of), Target, and my once-a-month-or-less trip to the actual grocery store. I think they'll be just fine.
Comments
I love your new "green" bags!
I have to admit to being a Wal-Mart shopper too - we only have Wal-Mart or way more expensive alternatives here (our closest Target is an hour away), so it's sort of a necessity. Plus, they have the least expensive ribbons, bias tape, trims, interfacing, etc...I have to admit to getting a fair bit of my sewing supplies there too!
I, too, confess to getting as many of my sewing supplies as possible at Walmart. We only have a Jo-Ann's and their selection can be pretty bleak sometimes.
I'm a walmart shopper too honey, so don't worry! Sometimes you just have to shop smart, and walmart does have some good items at good prices.
My Costcp sells groocery bags, about $1 a bag, and they;re AWESOME. Big enough to hold four gallons of milk...but I use mine to cart laundry around the house!
And Walmart is just one of those necessary evils. I don't want to shop there, but let's face it. It is the only place you can go when you need 12 items from groceries to hardware, and only have a half and hour to go to the store.
As for me, I'm off to the grocery store in about an hour.
I don't shop at Walmart, but only because there is not one near us. If there was one, I no doubt would shop there.
i'm pretty sure you know where i stand on the issue of man made global warming - so i'll just say that i need to make a few of these just so that i don't have to deal with the myriads of plastic bags tumbling out of my laundry room...
I am now trying very hard to say no to plastic bags while shopping at the malls! i.e. when I do have my tote bag with me! i.e. when they are not at home or in the car!
Your bags are adorable!