cloth produce bags

{source: beautiful earth produce bags}

reusable shopping bags are everywhere.
it's a wonderful thing.
it's a simple switch that makes a huge difference.

i always have mine with me.
they look like this:

the next step is to make the switch to

reusable produce bags.

it is easy to do, and so beneficial

when you consider how many bags come home

in just one trip to the market.

the bags i use are made of cotton.
{my favorites are cotton cheesecloth.}
they are great for both produce and bulk foods.

they look like this:

when people stop to ask me 

where i found such marvelous bags,

i hand them one of these:

laurie has been my friend for many years

and her beautiful earth bags

are my absolute favorite.
{all bags in the top row are beautiful earth bags.}

you can visit her online store

to see the various sizes of her bags.
{and maybe order some for yourself!}

i have one of every item she sells,

even her healing bath tea
{powdered milk, oats, seaweed, calendula petals, rosebuds...}

and i recommend every item wholeheartedly.
{for my birthday last year, missy gave me the "fill your fridge pack."}

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now, are you thinking that

using cloth produce bags will be a hassle?

please give it a try.

it is a healthy habit that you can learn,

and there are benefits...

when you get home with your produce

in your lovely cotton cheesecloth bags,

run them under the faucet.

wetting the bags for lettuce & carrots

& many other water-loving veggies

will keep them fresher longer

{MUCH longer than clingy, unbreathable plastic}.

when you use reusable bags to buy bulk foods

like rice, pasta, flour, nuts, and spices,

you are avoiding all packaging
and you will almost always save money

{some stores will even give you a bag discount}.

you will also be helping to make
a healthy change for our culture
and for our planet.

~peace~
♥

p.s. laurie also has cotton cheesecloth available
if your are the sew-it-yourself type. 
2 yards = $7.00
it is not listed on her website,
so call or email her if you are interested.
(707) 839-7269
beautifulearthbags@gmail.com

laurie is one of the kindest people
you'll ever meet.
and she is making our world a better place.
thanks, laurie!!