I don't know if you have this problem, but I do. I try to use reusable grocery bags as much as possible, but I forget to bring them into the store! Same with my coupons and sometimes even my shopping list!
The Solution: Now at home, I place my purse directly "into" one of my reusable, cloth grocery bags and add my coupons, list and key ring to a hook on the bag as well. Then I hang this bag by the door. Every time I get home, I immediately place my purse in that hanging bag and the keys on the ring.
Now when I am going shopping, I bring the purse "still" in the bag with me to carry in to the store together. I can store or add additional folded bags in the bottom of that same bag (as well as coupons and shopping list in a little pocket on the front of the bag and bring it "all" into the store with me on shopping day!
Once home and unpacked, I make sure to put them all back into that main bag along with my purse once again and place it back on its designated hook.
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What a great idea! I have that same problem and I keep buying more of those shopping bags in the hopes that I might remember each new one, but still forget them. Now I am going to do exactly as you suggested - RIGHT now! Thanks!
Excellent/Clever! How many times have I walked out without my coupons or plastic bags to return to store for recycling! Thank you!
Excellent/Clever! How many times have I walked out without my coupons or plastic bags to return to store for recycling! Thank you!
Great idea! I will give that a try. I put some bags in my car ready to go. Only works if you don't forget, so your idea is great as my back up plan. Thanks for the tip.
I always keep reuseable bags in my car, as well as a cooler in the trunk, (in hot weather I take frozen juice bottles with water) and my coupon pouch in the car, so I always have everything I need. No forgetting! Weekends I sort my coupons putting in and deleting & put them back in the car.
Syd
Great idea as I'm in the exact position. I've tried many ideas to remember, but this one will work!! Thanks so much.
Brilliant! Will do. Thank you, and the planet and future generations thank you.
Margaret N. Y. City
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