Comments on: My Top 4 Reusable Ultra Compact Shopping Bags http://athome.kimvallee.com/2008/04/my-top-4-reusable-ultra-compact-shopping-bags/ Your guide to stylish living, everyday modern entertaining, and social media Sat, 21 Nov 2009 23:41:31 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=abc hourly 1 By: At Home with Kim Vallee http://athome.kimvallee.com/2008/04/my-top-4-reusable-ultra-compact-shopping-bags/comment-page-1/#comment-6204 At Home with Kim Vallee Fri, 02 Jan 2009 19:32:03 +0000 http://athome.kimvallee.com/?p=4734#comment-6204 Kandi: You will not regret those. Everyone who sees mines asked me where I got them. Kandi: You will not regret those. Everyone who sees mines asked me where I got them.

]]> By: Kandi http://athome.kimvallee.com/2008/04/my-top-4-reusable-ultra-compact-shopping-bags/comment-page-1/#comment-6203 Kandi Fri, 02 Jan 2009 04:41:54 +0000 http://athome.kimvallee.com/?p=4734#comment-6203 Thanks for the link to Flip and Tumble bags. I just ordered 3. Thanks for the link to Flip and Tumble bags. I just ordered 3.

]]> By: At Home with Kim Vallee http://athome.kimvallee.com/2008/04/my-top-4-reusable-ultra-compact-shopping-bags/comment-page-1/#comment-6202 At Home with Kim Vallee Fri, 23 May 2008 18:10:37 +0000 http://athome.kimvallee.com/?p=4734#comment-6202 Reinventing the Shopping Trolley Reinventing the Shopping Trolley

]]> By: Jessica http://athome.kimvallee.com/2008/04/my-top-4-reusable-ultra-compact-shopping-bags/comment-page-1/#comment-6201 Jessica Wed, 21 May 2008 15:08:11 +0000 http://athome.kimvallee.com/?p=4734#comment-6201 I love the Use It Again Sam bag, it's light and compact and carries a lot, you can carry it over your shoulder or by the handle. They have great colors and are affordable. The designer donates a portion of her proceeds to Operation Homefront too.<br />http://www.useitagainsam.com/ I love the Use It Again Sam bag, it’s light and compact and carries a lot, you can carry it over your shoulder or by the handle. They have great colors and are affordable. The designer donates a portion of her proceeds to Operation Homefront too.
http://www.useitagainsam.com/

]]> By: At Home with Kim Vallee http://athome.kimvallee.com/2008/04/my-top-4-reusable-ultra-compact-shopping-bags/comment-page-1/#comment-6200 At Home with Kim Vallee Tue, 06 May 2008 03:58:05 +0000 http://athome.kimvallee.com/?p=4734#comment-6200 Jing: I used mine for a few days now. My mother used them when she visited me last week-end. She did my grocery and carried a lot of weight in each one. They look thin but they are strong. We were both happily surprised. Jing: I used mine for a few days now. My mother used them when she visited me last week-end. She did my grocery and carried a lot of weight in each one. They look thin but they are strong. We were both happily surprised.

]]> By: Jing http://athome.kimvallee.com/2008/04/my-top-4-reusable-ultra-compact-shopping-bags/comment-page-1/#comment-6199 Jing Tue, 06 May 2008 02:10:31 +0000 http://athome.kimvallee.com/?p=4734#comment-6199 I just got my stuff from Flip & Tumble today. The shipping was really fast (3 days to Canada) and the shipping cost was really reasonable too ($5.95 for shipping to Canada). The bags were as pretty and fuctional as they looked on the web, though the material is a bit thin. <br /><br />P.S. my cat started rolling them around before I even got a chance to expand them! I just got my stuff from Flip & Tumble today. The shipping was really fast (3 days to Canada) and the shipping cost was really reasonable too ($5.95 for shipping to Canada). The bags were as pretty and fuctional as they looked on the web, though the material is a bit thin.

P.S. my cat started rolling them around before I even got a chance to expand them!

]]> By: Chica & Jo http://athome.kimvallee.com/2008/04/my-top-4-reusable-ultra-compact-shopping-bags/comment-page-1/#comment-6198 Chica & Jo Wed, 16 Apr 2008 04:46:20 +0000 http://athome.kimvallee.com/?p=4734#comment-6198 We also loved the Baggu bags and the Envirosax bags for different reasons. So, we decided to design our own bag combining our favorite aspects of those two bags. We made it roll up and snap like the Envirosax but used the ripstop nylon like the Baggu for a stronger bag. We also made the handle slightly longer to fit over our winter coats. Here's how we did it: http://www.chicaandjo.com/2008/03/21/make-your-own-reusable-shopping-bags/ We also loved the Baggu bags and the Envirosax bags for different reasons. So, we decided to design our own bag combining our favorite aspects of those two bags. We made it roll up and snap like the Envirosax but used the ripstop nylon like the Baggu for a stronger bag. We also made the handle slightly longer to fit over our winter coats. Here’s how we did it: http://www.chicaandjo.com/2008/03/21/make-your-own-reusable-shopping-bags/

]]> By: Paula http://athome.kimvallee.com/2008/04/my-top-4-reusable-ultra-compact-shopping-bags/comment-page-1/#comment-6197 Paula Tue, 15 Apr 2008 13:34:15 +0000 http://athome.kimvallee.com/?p=4734#comment-6197 I aggree the Flip & Tumble is so stylish and <br />friendly environmentally. Can't wait to buy one. I aggree the Flip & Tumble is so stylish and
friendly environmentally. Can’t wait to buy one.

]]> By: At Home with Kim Vallee http://athome.kimvallee.com/2008/04/my-top-4-reusable-ultra-compact-shopping-bags/comment-page-1/#comment-6196 At Home with Kim Vallee Mon, 14 Apr 2008 16:28:52 +0000 http://athome.kimvallee.com/?p=4734#comment-6196 Thank you Samantha for sharing your experience. The Envirosax bags sound great! I feel sad for giving them the 4th place :-)<br /><br />The fun factor of the Flip and Tumble is definitely there. It wins me over. I can always put it on my gift pantry if they do not fit well in my purse. Thank you Samantha for sharing your experience. The Envirosax bags sound great! I feel sad for giving them the 4th place :-)

The fun factor of the Flip and Tumble is definitely there. It wins me over. I can always put it on my gift pantry if they do not fit well in my purse.

]]> By: Samantha http://athome.kimvallee.com/2008/04/my-top-4-reusable-ultra-compact-shopping-bags/comment-page-1/#comment-6195 Samantha Mon, 14 Apr 2008 16:15:14 +0000 http://athome.kimvallee.com/?p=4734#comment-6195 Great summary of reusable bags! I have to say that I have 2 sets of the Envirosax - the new Mikado and the original Flora, and I just LOVE both. <br /><br />The woman's concern is completely unjustified in my experience, as I routinely use mine for LOADS of books, as well as gallons of milk and 2 liter bottles of soda at the grocery store, plus lots of canned veggies and pounds of fresh fruit, and I've never had any issues. <br /><br />It actually feels like you're carrying a lot less weight than you are, mostly because the bags have super wide shoulder straps, so no digging into your shoulders. <br /><br />Regarding pricing, though, I found mine for $34.95 per pouch which includes FREE SHIPPING, plus they have coupons and discounts beyond that for buying multiple sets, so it gets cheaper from there. I got mine at:<br /><br />www.BrightandBold.com<br /><br />I would definitely recommend them. I've also looked at the Flip & Tumble ones, and although I think the ball look is really fun, practically, I don't want something that bulky in my purse or car... I could fit a couple of envirosax bags in the same amount of space in my glove compartment. <br /><br />Now, if we were tailgating at the ballpark, the ball version might do double duty as fun playthings as well! :) Great summary of reusable bags! I have to say that I have 2 sets of the Envirosax – the new Mikado and the original Flora, and I just LOVE both.

The woman’s concern is completely unjustified in my experience, as I routinely use mine for LOADS of books, as well as gallons of milk and 2 liter bottles of soda at the grocery store, plus lots of canned veggies and pounds of fresh fruit, and I’ve never had any issues.

It actually feels like you’re carrying a lot less weight than you are, mostly because the bags have super wide shoulder straps, so no digging into your shoulders.

Regarding pricing, though, I found mine for $34.95 per pouch which includes FREE SHIPPING, plus they have coupons and discounts beyond that for buying multiple sets, so it gets cheaper from there. I got mine at:

http://www.BrightandBold.com

I would definitely recommend them. I’ve also looked at the Flip & Tumble ones, and although I think the ball look is really fun, practically, I don’t want something that bulky in my purse or car… I could fit a couple of envirosax bags in the same amount of space in my glove compartment.

Now, if we were tailgating at the ballpark, the ball version might do double duty as fun playthings as well! :)

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