tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5936689144576366026.post670873481073361794..comments2023-07-22T03:40:53.311-04:00Comments on The Year of Less: Day 6: Making Reusable Produce BagsKelly Oribinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16490289723982475014noreply@blogger.comBlogger37125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5936689144576366026.post-54180484293248115382012-10-14T14:03:22.364-04:002012-10-14T14:03:22.364-04:00Thanks for the blog I have some reusable produce b...Thanks for the blog I have some <a href="http://www.re-sack.com" rel="nofollow">reusable produce bags</a> from Re-Sack but I need some more as I always are buying more fruits then I can carry with my produce bags.Thompsonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5936689144576366026.post-39824671598879840562012-09-07T13:20:00.210-04:002012-09-07T13:20:00.210-04:00This is definitely on my Christmas list as a great...This is definitely on my Christmas list as a great gift giving idea. I know my sisters will look at me strangely at first but once they figure out they can replace the produce plastic bags I think they will be delighted. Thanks so much for helping us to see beyond our habits.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00356699279060322622noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5936689144576366026.post-63153799078471339202012-09-07T13:16:47.582-04:002012-09-07T13:16:47.582-04:00My mom does this and it gave me a heart attack bec...My mom does this and it gave me a heart attack because I thought we were going to be accused of stealing. I decided to go to the service desk before my shop, show them my bags and ask if it was OK. What it did was give me peace of mind that if anyone questioned me I had cleared it with management first.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00356699279060322622noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5936689144576366026.post-71198944424565608162012-08-31T19:56:49.787-04:002012-08-31T19:56:49.787-04:00Like you I've been faithfully taking my cloth ...Like you I've been faithfully taking my cloth bags to the grocery store for over 15 years, but never thought to tackle the plastic produce bag problem. We often use them to pick up doggie doo, but still have way too many plastic bags. Off to JoAnn's with a coupon to make myself some mesh produce bags. Thanks for the tutorial.Susan@Organized31https://www.blogger.com/profile/09722165408374953902noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5936689144576366026.post-69453342463498623452012-08-24T14:00:29.971-04:002012-08-24T14:00:29.971-04:00Thanks for the tutorial! I linked to it on our bl...Thanks for the tutorial! I linked to it on our blog! Come check it out http://youpinspireme.blogspot.ca/2012/08/reusable-produce-bags.htmlMaryahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02019084009961487422noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5936689144576366026.post-15035433412892332392012-08-22T20:11:45.559-04:002012-08-22T20:11:45.559-04:00Why didn't I think of making these before? Sa...Why didn't I think of making these before? Saw them available on Amazon and liked the idea. Very interesting (and inspiring) challenge you are doing. I'm not sure I'm ready to do everything you are, but it's still a nudge in the right direction. I'm enjoying reading all your ideas and glad I clicked on the link my friend posted on Facebook!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5936689144576366026.post-16636014876232584822012-08-18T10:01:23.285-04:002012-08-18T10:01:23.285-04:00Loving this new blog and challenge!
I made a bunc...Loving this new blog and challenge!<br /><br />I made a bunch of these 3-4 years ago...about 12, in different sizes. (We're whole food vegetarians, so we eat a LOT of produce!)<br />Anyway, I used old sheer curtains bought at Goodwill, and they are lasting so well! I rinse them in the sink when they become empty, they dry on the line or towel rack in 30 minutes or less, and I only wash them in the washer when they have stains.<br /><br /> I also find that the produce lasts longer before going bad. The fabric lets the food "breathe", and lets moisture evaporate rather than stay on and make my veggies slimy. So, I save money another way, by not tossing away food that went bad before we ate it.<br /><br /> BUT wait, there's more! lol They make great gifts... SO easy to make, and (so far) always appreciated, and used. I use drawstrings to fit the personality of the givee (or use sheer bag fabric in colors..greens, blues, whites, etc) and I save money, shopping temptations, time and the land.Katenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5936689144576366026.post-39984138666230030822012-08-14T19:41:29.353-04:002012-08-14T19:41:29.353-04:00I want to make some of these, too - so brilliant! ...I want to make some of these, too - so brilliant! (I just love following your blog and your Year of Less - so many wonderful ideas). Laurenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17886654486394693424noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5936689144576366026.post-54173565518620697582012-08-06T13:31:14.469-04:002012-08-06T13:31:14.469-04:00This is something I've never thought about! We...This is something I've never thought about! We take reusable shopping bags with us, but use the plastic produce bags. This is definitely on my list of things to rectify. Thanks for sharing :)Katiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10798549799470172588noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5936689144576366026.post-1293584733204725492012-08-06T08:50:43.419-04:002012-08-06T08:50:43.419-04:00Oh hey look I figured it out! ha!Oh hey look I figured it out! ha!TheSimplySweetLifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12817692885906873650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5936689144576366026.post-66910902488285477322012-08-06T08:50:22.224-04:002012-08-06T08:50:22.224-04:00Well I didn't want to post anonymously, but I&...Well I didn't want to post anonymously, but I'm like, so not blog savvy yet. Anyway, this post is great! I am totally going to make some of these. And as someone who can sew just your very basic stitch, I love your sewing tutorials. Even I could do that! lol I found you a little while back through pinterest and loved you Imperfect homemaking blog, and now I excited to read this one as well. Have a great week :)TheSimplySweetLifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12817692885906873650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5936689144576366026.post-52701852153349565922012-08-02T06:48:52.211-04:002012-08-02T06:48:52.211-04:00count me in, moment i get some money for fabric im...count me in, moment i get some money for fabric im making these!! I actually just stopped using the bags and let me veggies roam free. Though I hate it, I hate those bags even more. Plus at my stores you can never find them when you need them! Love this blog, its so inspiring.Jessica Knapphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04704760542001361668noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5936689144576366026.post-71383858124278036122012-07-29T17:53:17.626-04:002012-07-29T17:53:17.626-04:00Love this!! Cannot wait to make them. Very inspi...Love this!! Cannot wait to make them. Very inspiring blog - love the ideas and I've even decided to do the dryer free month in August!!rinnace@gmail.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00260993170865826801noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5936689144576366026.post-36294698962820263002012-07-29T10:06:00.361-04:002012-07-29T10:06:00.361-04:00I definitely do not live in civilization ;) Who kn...I definitely do not live in civilization ;) Who knows!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5936689144576366026.post-21131731140078329622012-07-29T09:13:23.186-04:002012-07-29T09:13:23.186-04:00Kelly, I just love this blog and I'm finding i...Kelly, I just love this blog and I'm finding it inspirational. I have been wondering how to stop using all those flimsy plastic bags in the fruit'n'veg section and woohoo here you have the answer. Thanks from Australia!The Haystack Mountain Hermitshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17049590230730307292noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5936689144576366026.post-75024781886655619522012-07-29T09:12:16.619-04:002012-07-29T09:12:16.619-04:00Kelly, I just love this blog and I'm finding i...Kelly, I just love this blog and I'm finding it inspirational. I have been wondering how to stop using all those flimsy plastic bags in the fruit'n'veg section and woohoo here you have the answer. Thanks from Australia!The Haystack Mountain Hermitshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17049590230730307292noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5936689144576366026.post-31715822846396571992012-07-28T14:10:02.905-04:002012-07-28T14:10:02.905-04:00Terrific! For those non sewers out there Etsy is a...Terrific! For those non sewers out there Etsy is another resource for finding produce bags. Also, I'm not a fan of dollar stores (cheap disposable foreign made goods = what's wrong with USA/Canada) but the Dollar Tree carries mesh bags made by Blink called Tidy Totes (they are bright green) - you get four mesh bags for a dollar and then you're done. <br /><br />Can't wait to see what tomorrow brings :)Missyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03209570813683511283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5936689144576366026.post-19031719408631516892012-07-28T14:09:03.134-04:002012-07-28T14:09:03.134-04:00Terrific! For those non sewers out there Etsy is a...Terrific! For those non sewers out there Etsy is another resource for finding produce bags. Also, I'm not a fan of dollar stores (cheap disposable foreign made goods = what's wrong with USA/Canada) but the Dollar Tree carries mesh bags made by Blink called Tidy Totes (they are bright green) - you get four mesh bags for a dollar and then you're done. <br /><br />Can't wait to see what tomorrow brings :)Missyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03209570813683511283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5936689144576366026.post-75212769638287703042012-07-27T23:57:49.840-04:002012-07-27T23:57:49.840-04:00I am so excited about this post!! I have two sets ...I am so excited about this post!! I have two sets of old, pretty sheer curtains (in both lavendar and sage), that have been sitting around for years on a box...I finally have a new use for them....making them next week or the week after during my sewing day!!! YAY!! (so they will also be free....I may even have enough to share with my sewing partner in crime!) Thanks for sharing:o)ameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12531693063083375306noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5936689144576366026.post-62097498498665025322012-07-27T22:07:04.462-04:002012-07-27T22:07:04.462-04:00I guess that would probably depend on where you li...I guess that would probably depend on where you live. Where I live, bags similar to these are available for purchase at some grocery stores, so no...there's nothing weird about using a reusable bag. But blogging has taught me that things are so different from city to city...so maybe if people in your grocery store have never seen a reusable produce bag before they'll look at you a bit funny. Or maybe they'll decide you're a genius! lol.Kelly Oribinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16490289723982475014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5936689144576366026.post-36179319639486003152012-07-27T22:00:09.499-04:002012-07-27T22:00:09.499-04:00I like your thinking! Lingerie bag, here I come!I like your thinking! Lingerie bag, here I come!Melanienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5936689144576366026.post-74168088568684436052012-07-27T20:44:13.930-04:002012-07-27T20:44:13.930-04:00Ah, thank you. I was wondering what produce bags ...Ah, thank you. I was wondering what produce bags would accomplish since my produce bag waste is from pre-bagged produce. You gotta assume that everything in the grocery store has been on the floor or touched by a kid with a runny nose anyway.Kelekonanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5936689144576366026.post-25210845278366158252012-07-27T20:15:48.753-04:002012-07-27T20:15:48.753-04:00Thanks, Kelly! I need some perpective on this - i...Thanks, Kelly! I need some perpective on this - it's a shopping bag not a prom dress. What's the worst that could happen? :)Robinhttp://www.frugalfamilytimes.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5936689144576366026.post-11020353421457963302012-07-27T20:00:18.354-04:002012-07-27T20:00:18.354-04:00I also like to use these for laundry use (make the...I also like to use these for laundry use (make them out of a little heavier material). It makes life so much simpler to have the kids put in their dirty socks and underwear. Just toss it in the washer and dryer and back to the drawer. Helps keep them together and for tiny socks, keeps them from getting lost.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5936689144576366026.post-68155099123504477982012-07-27T19:43:17.901-04:002012-07-27T19:43:17.901-04:00The stores don't look at you funny when you pu...The stores don't look at you funny when you put stuff in your own bag?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com