Also Read: Fun, Eco-friendly Straws
With plastic bags finally disappearing from stores, it’s time to get serious about your reusable shopping bag options. We have 2 picks: one for our cold items and the other for everything else.
The Bee-Green Set
Why We Like Them:
Bee Green bags
are sturdy and light weight; machine washable; and all zip into one larger bag that compresses to fit in your purse. Plus they have a 1 year guarantee. $15.99 for a set of 5
Earthwise Insulated Bags
Why We Like Them:
Earthwise bags
have double-insulated walls with a zippered top to keep things cold. It also has a waterproof lining in case things spill. And they’re not quite as bulky as some of the other bags on the market.
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Former Art Director for Home Magazine, Heather Leahy Zachariah, left her career in publishing after baby number number one. She now works from home as a freelance graphic designer and a chauffeur to her 3 busy kids. "Working on TipsFromTown has been a wonderful outlet for me. It renewed my love of publishing where I can design colorful, enticing pages online and allows me to share the things I love about being a mom." Heather grew up in Shaker Heights, Ohio, a place that still is near and dear to her. " After living in Brooklyn for 18 years and studying Graphic Design at Pratt Institute, she now lives in the Jersey burbs. "I love living so close to NYC, but in my heart, I'm an Ohio girl."
