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Baggu Reusable Eco-friendly Shopping Tote - 2 Pack (Navy/White Stripes)

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My children used to giggle when they saw older women walking around the malls, carrying those little black mesh shopping bags; they were like caricatures of happy, independent seniors pictured in so many cartoons. Even though I could see the convenience and practicality of those bags, I admit to a few chuckles myself. But I thought they were cute little old ladies, rather endearing, in fact.

As the years passed and styles changed, more and more people started carrying their own shopping bags, especially for fruits and veggies at Farmer's Markets. I never wanted one until I received some postcards from my friends vacationing in Paris, France: The cards pictured these charming outdoor cafes, fairs, and markets, with every mademoiselle in sight carrying colorful shopping bags with fresh vegetables and fruit peeking out the top ... topped by slender loaves of French bread. Suddenly those bags were tres chic!

Ooh-la-la! I had to have one ... or more!

Like a lot of thoughts, that one got relegated to the back of my mind where it sat for several years ... until I saw these bags--Baggu Reusable Eco-friendly Shopping Tote - 2 Pack--on Amazon!

Deja vu ...

Okay, now that the notion turned into an obsession, I learned that the shopping bags are sold in two-, three- and six-packs, and that's when my dilemma began. Since I like my garments and accessories to be color-coordinated, I needed at least one black one and one tan one (the basics), but I also WANTED a colorful one. OMG, the colors were so "Gay Paree," they were hard to choose from. The basic colors were easy because they had a 3-pack of neutrals. But out of the vast selection of colorful ones, I narrowed it down to blue, lime green, shocking pink, yellow or red. Since each pack is the same color, I couldn't have them all, so which did I want the most?

After much deliberation, I selected yet another color--the red/orange striped package--so now I have two real show-stoppers, plus three neutrals.

And, boy, do I love them all. Not only are they reusable, they suit my style and my eco-agenda. Each sturdy, rip-stop nylon bag holds the contents of two to three regular grocery bags. I feel so cool when I go into the bakery and whip my pretty bag out of its carrying pouch (whatever my color choice of the day may be) and place the bread in it. And now it's on to the Farmer's Market for fresh fruit and veggies.

Not only do I now sport a European flair, I'm doing my part for the environment too. With no more plastic to clog our dumps, I stroll around the shopping center head held high.

Now aren't I quite the stylish "little old lady?" I think I'll tell Maxine--of cartoon fame--about these. I'm sure her friends will soon be hitting the malls in all their colorful glory ... an army of women, carrying rainbows over their shoulders.

Reviewed by: Betty Dravis, 2008
author of "The Toonies Invade Silicon Valley"

I bought a few of these to try them out, and I LOVE them. I can fit like 6 of them in my purse, then they hold WAY more than regular plastic bags (and I love how you can put them over your shoulder... it makes it easer to carry a lot). I feel good every time I leave the grocery store with my own bags. I wish everyone would invest in some reusable bags!

Anyway, I loved them so much that I ordered some for my dad for Father's Day; my parents loved them so much that they ordered more!!

These bags are fantastic! I use them for many different purposes
and highly recommend them. They are strong, washable and easy to carry.

These bags are great! The fit in my purse without much added bulk. They are perfect to pull out when shopping at the mall or for grocery shopping!