Thursday, April 10, 2014

Proud to be a bag lady

Who of us ever has enough tote bags in this world? I certainly don't. I use these 99-cent ones from T.J. Maxx and other stores to organize crafts (yarn, quilt scraps, scrapbooking supplies). I use them to store mailing supplies (one hangs in a closet and gets every padded envelope and small box that comes in the mail). I've been known to use these bags as gift bags for large presents like, oh, a pair of pillows or seed starter trays for a gardening friend. My point is, one can never have enough of these large 99-cent tote bags, and one recently found these new ones at T.J.!

You can see why I liked this design, right?

I mean, really, a few more graphics of tea sets would have been nice, but I can totally live with these.

Maybe you need to pick up a few more yourself?

14 comments:

  1. I like this one. Like you, I often give them away with a gift tucked inside, so I am in need of a couple of new ones. Perfect timing! I will check out T.J. Maxx today!

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  2. I have a number of tote bags too, no tea theme but lots related to gardening. We supply our own bags for grocery shopping here and there's nothing like having smart looking totes to bring the food home in.

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  3. You can't have too many bags! I'd rather use a 99 cent bag like this as a gift bag, than a "regular" gift bag from the dollar store, so I try to keep a stock on hand.

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  4. In DC, those 99 cent bags are $3.95!

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  5. I'll definitely have to check out these bags at T.J. Maxx! Thanks for the heads-up!

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  6. Alas, we don't have a TJ Max here but what a great idea, gifting someone using one of those cute totes. Thanks for sharing and for your visit. Hope you're having a lovely day.

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  7. Too many bags, never! I am proud to be a bag lady, and a basket lady, and a tray lady too! This will be a good one for your trip to France, bet they don't have them. Thanks for sharing!

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  8. Where I live, they've done away with plastic bags being given at stores...so being prepared with a shopping bag is a smart plan!

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  9. Great design on this bag, Angela - I would have bought it also.
    I am a big 'bag fan' too!

    Have you noticed the large gift bags at Cracker Barrel? The designs are seasonal and very pretty. I always end up buying these and they make great totes for the beach! Joanie

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  10. I have not seen those bags at my store but I will be looking for them!

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  11. They make fantastic gift bags too! And library book bags! And shopping bags!

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  12. I do believe I need to go to TJ Maxx. I even take my totes to the market and sometimes I get a nickel discount for bringing my own bag. After awhile they wear out. Love that you are a bag lady too. Smiling!

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  13. Cute bag. I keep bags in my car to use at the grocery store. And I too will use the 99 cent bags for wrapping large gifts.

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