Winning, A Good Thing

I actually won a contest on one of my favorite blogs; Purple Pink and Orange last week. Yes, me. The one who never wins, so never enters anything. But I did and I did. Go figure. So what did I win? So fitting that because I’m trying to eliminate wastefulness in my life, that I believe it was destiny to win three re-usable ripstop nylon Kootsac bulk food bags. And just as it happens, they just opened one of my favorite markets this past weekend that carries many bulk food items so I’ll try them out today.

Am I Acting Like My Mom?

I was trying to think of how to blog regularly when I really didn’t have anything exciting going on in my life and very little motivation to do anything on a daily basis. So a fleeting thought came to me when my son told me “you act just like grandma”. I act like my mom? God forbid. But why does he think that? (And how can I change that?) What are the things my mom and I have in common. Well stretching it a bit, she always has a BETTER way of doing things (every thing) than I have decided to do them and tells me so, often, well always. I on the other hand am happy to share the ways I have found to make my life easier, and the products and techniques for getting there. I personally don’t care if you choose to do them/use them, but I have found them helpful and we aren’t inventing the wheel here. I think that was a rather insightful admission, though some may think I am rationalizing a bit. I hope those of you that know me, know that I’m not.

So here goes tip number one. I have really been trying to do my part with recycling and repurposing to help save the planet. I am starting slowly but I am proud of myself for it. I started keeping the paper Trader Joe’s bags in my trunk so that when I go to Trader Joe’s I can re-use them. That resulted in getting to the checkout line each and every time realizing I left the damn bags in the trunk. Every time! Could not remember. I thought “ok, forgot this time, but next time I won’t.” Boy was that a wrong thought. But it was my intention. So if you are good at remembering bags in trunk, do that.

I then was reading Daily Buss newsletter and they had featured Neela Bags. OMG they are so cute and for only $5 each these lightweight, reusable market bags are portable but nice and roomy. I got several in a cute giraffe print. They fold up and Velcro pocket size and so I can fit several in my purse which I load up prior to my trip to the store. I have got compliments on these bags each and every time I use them, by people wanting to know where to get them. They should do well. I should do well with carrying out my intention and I hope I’m not acting like my mom here. If you use any bags, or no bags at all, that’s your business, I’m not being pushy.

So I hope you like tip number one. That was easy enough.

Celebrate Earth Day, Everyday

Moondrop Clothiers, an indie business, is celebrating Earth Day by discounting their sustainable market bags today. They come in many different sizes. From the small re-useable cotton bags for produce all the way up to being able to carry your entire grocery purchase. It doesn't take much to help save our resources and with this sale, it really doesn't take much green.