Bags-by-the-Door

Here is a good idea --> take all of the interesting/stylish/unusual bags you buy in order to be green, and hang them on a hook by the door. On your way out the door, it is easy to grab one to help with whatever it is you are doing ... errands, grocery store, lacrosse practice, mall, picnic, library, and so on. And, if you are like me, I have started a medium-large collection of these bags. Addicted? Perhaps. Honestly, I have this type of bag on my radar more than a new handbag lately.

If you want to take it one step further, a mom shared this tip with me: attach a tag to each bag with its purpose and leave some staples inside it. Example "soccer" with water bottles, "pool" with towels and sunscreen, "restaurant & kids" with paper, crayons and small games. You get the idea!

Some of my favorite bags are Scout, Feed, Lands End, JCrew, and recycled sail bags. Also, I adore the ones lululemon gives me with a purchase. Are you a "bag lady"? I suspect it IS genetic as Grace seems to have a small collection already.

Tricia