I love these!!

Okay so I never jumped on the whole fabric shopping bag bandwagon, I admit it, it was the least of my ever-so-many growing concerns as of late. But, one day while finishing off another carton of Silk soymilk, and entering my green cap for another chance to win something.. sure enough, I won!! I've won 2 things in my life that I can remember, a red Cocoa Cola shirt when I was quite small (where is that shirt? hm), and a plastic Alf mug (yes that was obviously awhile ago too). So, I was naturally thrilled! I recieved a $50 gift card to this store: http://www.gaiam.com/

One of my purchases were these: http://www.gaiam.com/product/gift-guide/gifts-by-occasion/housewarming/chicobag+reusable+shopping+bags.do?search=basic&keyword=bags&sortby=bestSellers&page=1

Let me just say how much I LOVE these bags! I got 3 of them and on my largest of trips (which haven't been HUGE) thus far, I have only needed those 3. They hold quite a lot and seem rather sturdy too. I initially was worried I would forget I had them with me and use them at all (much like cash on the rare occasion it occupies my wallet) but since I received them several weeks ago, I've not used a single plastic bag! The downside is we have one of those bag sock things hanging up because I 'recycle' them as trash bags in the small cans around the house, so we tend to run extremely low thanks to me haha. So, I will rely on Chris's trips to replenish the plastic bag supply I guess.

Thinking I may get some more just to have for those trips I do need more than the 3. The cool thing about them unlike most reusable bags, is that they fold up into themsevles in this little pocket and take up like no space. They are also made to hang on a keychain or something. They're totally cute hehe. As I become more and more conscious of the environment and it's impact on the health of my family, I try to make minor changes as I'm able. I'm excited when I do!