Don’t get me wrong by no means am I, as husband would say a “tree hugger”. But as time in my life goes by I think I could be making some better choices. So baby steps, here we go.

First step… reusable grocery bags. Love them!   I seem to have collected several of them. Some are just plain bags but a few of them are really great. It has been a nice change from having 9,000 of those dumb plastic bags around. Although my kids are getting tired of running out to the car while the grumpy checker lady glares at me for holding up her line. Of coarse I don’t remember the bags until I’m in line and see the other earth conscious people with their bags.    As the crab behind me is snorting, I give her the “Oh get off it lady, I’m saving the environment!” glare.

You should pick up a few. I’ve seen them for a little as two for a dollar.

The first one I bought was at Trader Joe’s. I don’t know if you’re familiar with TJ’s.  It is a great grocery store. Our closest store is in Seattle. On our last adventure to the area I decided I wanted to scope out good ole Trader Joe. Well due to circumstances out of my control Husband came with me. I guess I forgot to tell him TJ’s is mainly organic. Oh that went over well “What is this? Organic crap?”

All I heard for the two hour ride home is “I suppose now your gonna stop shaving your legs too.” One reusable grocery sack and a cart of organics and the man is so nervous he can hardly see straight.

Moral of that story… Next time husband will wait in the car.

Oh yeah, and I LOVE reusable bags!