Happy Earth Day!

I don't know if you like using the cloth grocery bags but I do. And there a lot of free ones available right now.

I learned to use these in California at Save-A-Lot grocers. They didn't provide bags so you had to bring your own or snag a box. I started carrying my own although they weren't as easy as the popular ones now with the box type bottom. I decided I loved using them because they hold so much and are much more comfortable to carry.

And, honestly, I have yet to have one break and dump my eggs or salad dressing on the concrete driveway or porch. Even coupons won't make up for the waste in that.

I noticed (and have already used) the Walgreens coupon here that will give you a free bag with any purchase. Food Lion has a free bag deal going as well as World Market. I'm getting a free one from Earthbound too for filling out a pledge on their site. There are a few others that I can't remember right now. MoneySaving mom has some on her site as well.

I think you'll like them as much as I do. And it does save the 4 or so plastic bags that would otherwise end up in a landfill.