Do you use the bags from the store, or do you use reusable bags?.

Grocery Store Reusable Bags

L.L. Bean (r) tote Bags

Target (r) Method (r) reusable bags

When I was a freshman in college I purchased an L.L. Bean boat and tote bag to carry books back and forth to classes. Since that first purchase I have added many more to my collection in different sizes and colors, for my familyuse.

I carry a small or mini size everyday with extra stuff in in such as tissues, and all those shopper cards, just things I don't want to carry in my purse. I have used the L.L. Bean bags for a million different things, even ice and some drinks (as far as I know the original use of the bags were for ice). I have machine washed some bags even though spot cleaning is the recommendation from the company. These bags are strong canvas made in Maine. Most of my bags are stored in the garage along with the store tote bags.
Which brings me to the point of why do I have so many bags? I really do like tote bags, I used to buy one as souvenir on trips, got the free ones when I sent in a donation to organizations,went to special events in stores to get the free promotional bag. Now that the plastic bag movement is in full swing, I have accumulated reusable bags from Whole Foods, Wegmans, Trader Joe's, Target,and a few other stores. Some of these bags were give aways, some I purchased. The trick is remember to take the bag into the store. Target will take five cents off your purchase for each bag you bring in to use. I do use the bags (my youngest daughter always reminds me).

Since each store carries it's own bag naming the store, do we feel obligated to use the corresponding bag to the corresponding store? Probably not. Perhaps there can be a universal bag for all to use at any given store. The reusable bag movement is great to replace plastic bags it just seems there are more reusable bags around or is it just my house? By the way I still like tote bags...

Giveaway of New Soft Scrub® 4-in-1 Toliet Cleaner to three lucky winners.

Let's talk about cleaning toilets. Hmm, I'd rather not talk about that, or clean them. However, I don't want dirty toilets in our house, so I have to clean all three of them. I'd clean four or five because I really would like two downstairs bathrooms in my next house. We have one powder room on the first floor and two full baths upstairs.I'd like three full baths upstairs. Why in the world would I want to clean all that? Who knows, but having a product that can help out cleaning the three we currently have in my house is greatly appreciated. Soft Scrub ® is honestly amazing me with their new and improved products. I've learned about them in the past few months from trying them out and writing reviews. My kitchen sink has never shined so much, the bathrooms are cleaner, and now Soft Scrub 4-in-1 Toilet Care is now here! It is new, it smells nice, and it is so easy to use. Just clip it on the side of the bowl, make sure it is in the flow of water when the toil

Win an Ultimate prize pack from Betty Crocker Ultimate Meals and Mixes

So, how's the dinner time prep going? The kids are back in school, and then after school is sports, band practice. Do you have the taxi light on top your car on? Sound familiar? I can relate. Those nights of soccer practice and games kept us moving. I am the late afternoon here on the East Coast, and glad to have my dinner thoughts together. How did I do it? The ultimate way, with new Ultimate Hamburger Helper from Betty Crocker ®, that's how. I whipped up, I'm calling it that, because it was easy to prepare and cook. I made Ultimate Hamburger Helper Three Cheese Marinara. Easy to understand directions are on the back of the box, and don't forget to cut out the Box Tops For Education Label before you toss the cardboard into your recycling bin. How to make this warm hearty meal for your family: open a box of Ultimate Hamburger Helper Three Cheese Marinara Brown 1 pound ground beef in a skillet. I used organic ground beef. In that same skillet, add and stir in: 1 cup o

Giveaway of Three Copies of Les Misérables on Blu Ray DVD combo Pack

You know that part of a DVD that prompts you to select play, scenes, bonus, set up while bits of the movie play? I did not get past that for several plays through the song "Do you hear the people sing" with people of France waving their flag, and singing about they will not be slaves again. The song is so moving, so powerful. It can stir up your the strength within your soul, it can remind you of the freedom of being an American, and it can bring you to tears of sadness, happiness, and joy. Now on to select play: I saw Les Misérables at the preview screening last year and was captivated, motionless in my seat. The DVD has the same effect. You'll be taken back to another place, another time. The cast is perfect, the singing is moving, and the scenery is real old world "Paris". As I watched Les Misérables it's a reminder to myself, a wake up call for us all to be humble, be better. To forgive each other, let go of our egos, help each other at times of need,

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