Go Green with Reusable Shopping Tote Bags
As we are now being forced to actually pay for those crappy little plastic bags from the grocery store, It's about time that we take the plunge and start buying reusable tote bags. Here are 10 of my favorites.
Here's the Leaping Labs Boat and Tote by L.L. Bean ($32). It's both cute and functional.
This is a bag that you can feel good about using. They're made from recycled fabrics and sewn by Cambodian women who are making themselves new lives after stints as sex workers. They're called Tote-est with the Mostest ($34) and can be found at globalgoodspartners.org.
These classic string bags from ecobags.com ($32.50 for the set of 5) are in gorgeous earthtone colors. What a practical deal!
Both lightweight and durable, these eco-friendly bags by ACME will meet all of your shopping needs. They're called the ACME Workhorse style ($7.95) and can be found at www.reusablebags.com.
Who says that being a tree hugger isn't sexy? The Fashionista Classic Shopper and Pouch ($19.50) found at shopshagbags.com is about as girly as it gets.
The Greengrocer in "summer pea."
The Greengrocer in "watermelon."
Found at www.originalgreenbags.com, the Greengrocer ($7.49) comes in fabulous colors with names all inspired by the delicious foods that we like to eat.
These adorable bags found at www.tuckerbags.com are a fabulous deal at $7.95 for one, $22.95 for three and $34.95 for five.
This is the "Africa" ($2.99) found at www.pier1.com or possibly in stores. How cheap is that???
This one is made from recycled plastic bottles and is sold for $.99
This beautiful blue insulated bag is only $6.99!
This fabulous red canvas tote is only $2.99 in stores.
These are from Trader Joe's, one of my favorite stores of all time! They've been selling reusable bags in their stores for over 20 years and have fabulous prices.
Urban Outfitters sells some of the cutest totes ever! This one, called the Nylon Summer Music Tour Tote ($18) can be found at www.urbanoutfitters.com
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Cover Story: Pipe Schemes
accove says:
First-time investor
"I want to invest, but I dont know where and how to start. Help me choose the best funds with quick returns.
- Jane Mozingo, Chicago
If you are looking for -quick returns-, then mutual funds are not the investment to make. I don’t know what’s the investment to make, but let me stick to what I know, which is mutual funds
The rationale for equities established, let’s put in place some ground rules for you as a first-time investor:
-Not all your savings should go into equities. Consult your financial planner on how much should.
- Take the help of a good investment advisor, again with a good track record. If you want to do it yourself, go through performance rankings of independent fund-tracking agencies like SOIC , and pick funds that have consistently done well.
-About 60-65 per cent of your investment should be in funds with a large-cap bias, 25-35 per cent with a mid-cap objective, the balance in theme funds.
-Spread your risk. Don’t put all your money in just one scheme. Instead, for each objective of yours, divide your investment across three schemes, across three fund houses. That way, even if one scheme stumbles because of bad money management, the others give you a chance to make up.
-Track your schemes periodically to make sure they stay performers. Earning returns and preserving your capital is as tough, if not tougher, than earning it.
Matthew Barry, "Seven Oceans Investments Club".
Posted On: Sunday, Oct. 12 2008 @ 10:44PM