tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18214825.post1904159391603252765..comments2023-10-12T04:44:01.547-05:00Comments on Save The Phillips: Works for the Earth: Reusable Grocery BagsPhillips Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14477867770142061901noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18214825.post-3431012779504573142008-07-10T21:17:00.000-05:002008-07-10T21:17:00.000-05:00This has honestly been tugging at my heart for awh...This has honestly been tugging at my heart for awhile now, so thank you for the small nudge...I'm anxious to see how the Sweetwater Wal-mart clerks react to my reusable bags...they aren't exactly known for their...um...cultural awareness.GPatyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04308531746481965363noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18214825.post-77279507985710838862008-07-10T14:21:00.000-05:002008-07-10T14:21:00.000-05:00Okay, I am finally writing about this too! Funny ...Okay, I am finally writing about this too! Funny enough, I told my hubby just the other day that I think store clerks are trained to only put 3 items in each plastic bag! For each plastic bag we do accept from Wal-mart, I definitely reuse them or take them back for recycling. My reusbale bags are from Whole Foods. I'll check out the Target ones as I like how they collapse. Thanks for the tip:)Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14111112794410833765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18214825.post-16661030157376318862008-07-10T13:43:00.000-05:002008-07-10T13:43:00.000-05:00I love that Green is the new Black. it just like ...I love that Green is the new Black. it just like this is the year of the accessory for me. Maybe next year will be the year of the environment....hmmmmm<BR/><BR/>Missed you guys on Sunday. I looked for you but figured you headed home early. Hope the family visit was goodAshleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04223421788005928243noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18214825.post-7042553427104262932008-07-10T00:49:00.000-05:002008-07-10T00:49:00.000-05:00Hello! We have never actually met, but I am Debra...Hello! We have never actually met, but I am Debra Hughey's (used to work with your hubby) daughter, Alison. My mom forwarded me your blog and it's been so much fun to keep up with your family through it! I also love that you cover everything from "go green" tips to the challenges and joys of parenting. You're really an inspiration for those of us considering motherhood in the (very distant!) future. <BR/><BR/>Oh, and since the post is about grocery bags, I am in South Korea right now where they charge 5-50 cents for every plastic bag you get to encourage bringing your own reusables. Wonder how that would go over in the States?Alisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09710755878009809002noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18214825.post-9211212168813460192008-07-09T22:22:00.000-05:002008-07-09T22:22:00.000-05:00I am trying to stop with so much of the plastic. I...I am trying to stop with so much of the plastic. I just forget my reuseable bags so often...<BR/>Thanks for this thoughtful post.<BR/><BR/>robin@heartofwisdom.com<BR/>http://www.heartofwisdom.com/heartathome/Heart of Wisdomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06035642773978521702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18214825.post-33028238455091868522008-07-09T22:07:00.000-05:002008-07-09T22:07:00.000-05:00I stopped using plastic as well and I am glad to s...I stopped using plastic as well and I am glad to see the fabric bags, but some aren't as strong as they should be so I am glad to see the target ones are strong.Marlene McGarrityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00732364637814124011noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18214825.post-4257736308357581232008-07-09T21:54:00.000-05:002008-07-09T21:54:00.000-05:00Currently, I have two large bags and four smaller ...Currently, I have two large bags and four smaller ones. This number seems to work for me. As a general rule, I never have the cashier bag milk, detergent, or diapers...they just use up too much room and are easy to carry in the house. Also, all meat is put in plastic bags. I don't want any icky raw meat juice to leak out onto my reusable bag. However, I do save these plastic bags which are reused at some point.Phillips Familyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14477867770142061901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18214825.post-1737774946671426452008-07-09T21:49:00.000-05:002008-07-09T21:49:00.000-05:00I love mine too! I got mine at Sprouts and they ...I love mine too! I got mine at Sprouts and they hold soooo much. I agree that the cashiers put much more in these. I've been really impressed at how well they hold up and how strong the handles are. I have 5-6 and it's a good number because sometimes I'll forget to put a few back in my car so I always tend to have some in there!Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11631568149292474693noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18214825.post-90099465685907955442008-07-09T21:34:00.000-05:002008-07-09T21:34:00.000-05:00Alright, alright, alright! I've been thinking for...Alright, alright, alright! I've been thinking for awhile I probably should do this, but you've finally motivated me. :) I have a Target trip planned soon, so I'll have to get some bags.<BR/><BR/>How many did you start with?Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15987958098391604146noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18214825.post-17118210266196733052008-07-09T21:04:00.000-05:002008-07-09T21:04:00.000-05:00Bravo! Thanks for sharing a great way to lessen o...Bravo! Thanks for sharing a great way to lessen our impact on the Earth. And both your children look fabulous in red. :)<BR/><BR/>My mom recently bought me a fabulous reusable bag at a farmers' market. It was made by a local mother/daughter team and would make a great birthday/Christmas/housewarming gift. They can be reached by e-mail at marketbagsATSYMBOLlive.com <BR/><BR/>RobinRobinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06797156338799943543noreply@blogger.com