Comments on: Today’s Thrifty Ramblings

By: Jess

Jess — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 16:44:17 +0000

I have some reusable bags that I bought at Wal-Mart. I use one for everyday carrying my lunch and papers back and forth to work. Hehe! People around here look at me funny when I bring my own bags in. They look at me like, “What am I supposed to do with this?” It’s kind of frustrating actually.

Someone suggested getting the Meijer reusable bags because they have a slot for a two-liter and have the board in the bottom for more sturdiness. They are UGLY though. I mean, bright blue? Seriously. Even navy blue would be better. Green, black. But bright blue? Ick!

Ugh, gas here has been $3.45-3.50. It’s insane! I nearly refuse to fill up my tank hoping that the price will go down, only, it keeps climbing.

Ooo, I’d really like to see your recipe too.

By: Karen

Karen — Sun, 13 Apr 2008 00:16:13 +0000

Lindsey – I have one of Target’s reusable bags, but I’m not all that fond of it. I purchased the one that was .99. It doesn’t stand up on it’s own and it doesn’t hold as much as the bags that Lowe’s Foods sells for the same price. I do like that the Target bags zips up. It stores away nicely in my purse or other small place in my van.

By: Karen

Karen — Sun, 13 Apr 2008 00:14:41 +0000

Angela: Gas prices sure do make it hard for a family to survive. I think back to when I was just out of high school and making $4.25/hour. Gas was only about .88 to .97/gallon. I don’t know how people today who are making minimum wage afford to drive to work.

By: kellys

kellys — Sat, 12 Apr 2008 19:24:04 +0000

We really don’t have anywhere that uses reusable bags except WM but I don’t get any credit for it. I think I am getting ripped off!

By: Lindsey

Lindsey — Sat, 12 Apr 2008 16:30:00 +0000

Gas is insanely high. I’m glad only one of us commutes to work. My son and I go hardly anywhere lately. I have to plan all our errands for one day during the week.

Speaking of reusable bags, I’m a fan of Target’s folding bags. They fold up small enough to keep anywhere, but get bigger than any reusable bag I’ve seen. 3 of them hold almost all my groceries for two weeks.

By: Angela

Angela — Sat, 12 Apr 2008 14:14:45 +0000

Gas is $3.78 a glaaon where I live. Can you believe it? Our gas bill was $661 last month…ouch. I know it will be far worse this month.

By: Sandra

Sandra — Sat, 12 Apr 2008 01:32:53 +0000

The snow here is still melting but we’re glad to see the grass anyway.

That chicken parmesan sounds good. Do share sometime. I love reading how people cook things and picking up ideas.

We have no big plans but there is a lot of crap to clean up now that the snow has melted. I might hit a couple thrift stores, search for some good used books and rifle through ones I’m finished with to trade in.

By: Nicole J.

Nicole J. — Fri, 11 Apr 2008 23:45:07 +0000

I love the idea of points for re-using bags! Trader Joe’s offers you a raffle ticket when you bring in your own bags but the Giant doesn’t offer any incentive, at least not that I am aware of.

By: Karen

Karen — Fri, 11 Apr 2008 22:11:09 +0000

It’s supposed to turn cooler again next week. I’m glad. 80 degrees is just too hot for April. I’m a fan of 60 degrees.

By: DramaMama

DramaMama — Fri, 11 Apr 2008 21:54:39 +0000

I think that reusable bag/points system sounds really cool. I wish we had something like that up here! We’re going to a free night at the YMCA tonight and doing stuff around the house over the weekend. I am so jealous about the weather – we’ll have snow again on Sunday!!