Friday, April 15, 2011

Reusable Sandwich Bags and a Giveaway

My husband has been on an anti-ziplock kick lately after listening to a podcast about plastics polluting the ocean. It really made an impact on him. I am all for finding alternatives to ziplocks. To be frugal, I used to wash out the ziplocks and reuse them over and over. Now I am just trying to find a new way to store/carry our food.

In our quest to become a little more environmentally friendly I picked up some cute little reusable snack bags from the Natural Living Expo a couple weekends ago. I was so excited about them that I checked out my new go to site Etsy.com to see if I could find any handmade bags. I found all sorts of different types of reusable bags.

I ordered 3 bags from Celeste Blake Designs. I was very impressed with her reusable bags. They were made very well and looked like I just purchased them from a store.
These bags are made of 100% cotton on the outside and the inside is lined with waterproof nylon. If they get dirty just wipe clean with a damp cloth, or toss in the washer and air dry. The top is sealed with a zipper which I really like. There are 2 sizes to choose from. I chose the larger size, 7"x7". They hold a sandwich perfectly (or 2 cut up apples).
I am huge fan of these bags and will start using these in place of my sandwich sized ziplocks. If your interested in purchasing one (or more) of these bags you can visit
Celeste Blake Designs and view all the cute bags available.

I am happy to share that I will be giving away one FREE reusable sandwich bag.
Celeste Blake Designs has graciously given me a bag to give to one of my readers. There are 4 ways to enter. You can enter all 4 times.

1. Simply leave a comment on this post. Yes, it's that easy! Make sure you leave your email address.
2. Become a follower of Learning the Frugal Life, leave a separate comment letting me know.
3. Like Learning the Frugal Life on Facebook, leave a separate comment letting me know.
4. Subscribe to Learning the Frugal Life, leave a separate comment letting me know.

This giveaway ends at noon Friday April 22rd, Earth Day! I will randomly pick a winner Friday afternoon. Make sure you leave your email address so that I have a way to contact you. You will have 24 hours to claim the bag. Good luck!
Posted by Frugal Sara at 7:03 AM
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114 comments:

  1. AnonymousApril 15, 2011 at 7:52 AM

    These sound neat--love the inside being lined and that you can wash them in the washer.

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  2. TonyaApril 15, 2011 at 7:54 AM

    These are great. I likely will order a couple. Thanks for sharing.

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  3. AnonymousApril 15, 2011 at 7:54 AM

    I get your emails, love the chicken updates!

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  4. TonyaApril 15, 2011 at 7:55 AM

    I like you on FB

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  5. TonyaApril 15, 2011 at 7:55 AM

    I now follow your blog. :-)

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  6. TonyaApril 15, 2011 at 7:55 AM

    I also get your e-mails.

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  7. AnonymousApril 15, 2011 at 7:55 AM

    I "liked" you on fb just now

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  8. UnknownApril 15, 2011 at 8:01 AM

    LOVE THOSE!! thinking they would be great for our summer outings...

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  9. UnknownApril 15, 2011 at 8:01 AM

    follow you already-borderline stalker ;)

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  10. AnonymousApril 15, 2011 at 8:13 AM

    would love one of these!

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  11. abbyApril 15, 2011 at 8:14 AM

    cool!

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  12. ~MariaApril 15, 2011 at 8:37 AM

    Love those!! We have been trying to use snap top bowls more instead of plastic bags. May have to think about making some of those baggies though, super cute!

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  13. Living Life in Rural IowaApril 15, 2011 at 8:45 AM

    I would love some these! We go through a lot of ziplock bags and have been trying to find alternatives too! Thanks! Erica
    emyn1112@yahoo.com

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  14. Living A Dream TogetherApril 15, 2011 at 8:55 AM

    How did I not see these at the Natural Living Expo!?!

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  15. Living A Dream TogetherApril 15, 2011 at 8:56 AM

    I am a follower.

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  16. Living A Dream TogetherApril 15, 2011 at 9:07 AM

    I liked you on fb.

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  17. AnonymousApril 15, 2011 at 9:14 AM

    I think these would be great. I recently bought a couple cheap "plastic" boxes for sandwiches, but these are so much cuter.

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  18. AnonymousApril 15, 2011 at 9:15 AM

    I am a follower of yours.

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  19. AnonymousApril 15, 2011 at 9:19 AM

    Just liked you on facebook.

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  20. AnonymousApril 15, 2011 at 9:20 AM

    Tried to subscribe, but the button isn't working?

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  21. AnonymousApril 15, 2011 at 9:21 AM

    If you can subscribe from your end, my email is hopejoyfaithfarm@hotmail.com

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  22. The Shabby HomeApril 15, 2011 at 9:55 AM

    I went to this site and celesteblakedesigns have lots of cute cute prints. I like the zipper idea and the waterproof liner. Hope I win these.

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  23. The Shabby HomeApril 15, 2011 at 9:56 AM

    I am your latest follower.

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  24. The Shabby HomeApril 15, 2011 at 9:57 AM

    I 'liked' on facebook.

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  25. The Shabby HomeApril 15, 2011 at 9:59 AM

    I have subscribed to your blog.

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  26. Amy T.April 15, 2011 at 10:24 AM

    These are super cute and smart. I just love Etsy!

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  27. Amy T.April 15, 2011 at 10:24 AM

    I receive your emails!

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  28. LeAnn AApril 15, 2011 at 10:25 AM

    Love these - I have been contemplating making some of these myself.

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  29. Amy T.April 15, 2011 at 10:25 AM

    I liked your page on FB

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  30. LeAnn AApril 15, 2011 at 10:26 AM

    I have already subscribed to your blog.

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  31. LeAnn AApril 15, 2011 at 10:28 AM

    And I follow your blog. Thanks!

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  32. JenniferApril 15, 2011 at 10:45 AM

    these are so cute! I would love to find an alternative to ziploc bags. will have to check out her site.

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  33. JodiApril 15, 2011 at 11:50 AM

    I would love to try these out.

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  34. JodiApril 15, 2011 at 11:51 AM

    I follow you on fb.

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  35. JodiApril 15, 2011 at 11:51 AM

    I subscribe via google reader.

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  36. HeatherOApril 15, 2011 at 1:05 PM

    These look awesome! I've been looking for an alternative to ziplocks but didn't know one actually existed! YEAH! Please hook me up! : )

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  37. KatieApril 15, 2011 at 1:13 PM

    These are awesome! I would love to have one!

    katieperschke@yahoo.com

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  38. KatieApril 15, 2011 at 1:13 PM

    I am a follower!

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  39. Savvy CouponerApril 15, 2011 at 4:26 PM

    WOW! those are adorable!! I hope I win one!

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  40. Savvy CouponerApril 15, 2011 at 4:26 PM

    I am a follower!

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  41. Savvy CouponerApril 15, 2011 at 4:28 PM

    I "like" you on FB

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  42. Savvy CouponerApril 15, 2011 at 4:28 PM

    I subscribe!

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  43. UnknownApril 15, 2011 at 5:46 PM

    Sweet! I've been trying to get away from baggies as well. I will definitely check these out!

    Todd - MovieDad@dadlovesmovies.com

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  44. UnknownApril 15, 2011 at 5:47 PM

    I follow your blog!

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  45. UnknownApril 15, 2011 at 5:47 PM

    I like you both on and off Facebook! :)

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  47. UnknownApril 15, 2011 at 5:50 PM

    I also subscribed to the emails!

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  48. StaceyApril 15, 2011 at 9:32 PM

    Cute bags. Love that they are washable.

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  49. StaceyApril 15, 2011 at 9:33 PM

    I follow you on facebook already. :)

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  50. StaceyApril 15, 2011 at 9:34 PM

    I also follow you on blogger.

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  51. StaceyApril 15, 2011 at 9:35 PM

    And I get your emails. :)

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  52. joannaApril 15, 2011 at 9:37 PM

    These are great! Enter me please!

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  53. joannaApril 15, 2011 at 9:37 PM

    I am an e-mail subscriber

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  54. joannaApril 15, 2011 at 9:37 PM

    Liked you on FB

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  55. AnonymousApril 15, 2011 at 9:55 PM

    Cool bags! And I imagine a great conversation starter if you whip one of those bad boys out in public! I would love to have one to try out and possibly buy some too! They would make great gifts too!

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  56. Ally's Sweet and Savory EatsApril 16, 2011 at 1:43 AM

    We have one of these for sandwiches, but I'd love the one with the zipper!

    Ally
    sweetandsavoryfood@hotmail.com

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  57. KellyHApril 16, 2011 at 7:33 AM

    Great Giveaway! I've been curious about these types of bags.

    Thanks!
    KellyH
    skyviewksh@yahoo.com

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  58. CindyApril 16, 2011 at 8:11 AM

    I've been thinking about trying reusable food storage bags and would love to try one of these.

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  59. CindyApril 16, 2011 at 8:13 AM

    And I'm now following you.

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  60. Gwen April 16, 2011 at 8:52 AM

    I want to try these bags. joeld612@yahoo.com

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  61. DuckApril 16, 2011 at 9:36 AM

    Love these. I have been thinking about making some myself, but winning them would be much easier...

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  62. DuckApril 16, 2011 at 9:38 AM

    I *like* you on Facebook (and in real life too)

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  63. DuckApril 16, 2011 at 9:39 AM

    I follow you (but not in a creepy stalker kind of way, don't worry)

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  64. DuckApril 16, 2011 at 9:40 AM

    Now I subscribed too... (maybe I should retract my previous stalking statement.)

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  65. AnonymousApril 16, 2011 at 11:59 AM

    Great giveaway!
    jonandjen10@gmail.com

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  66. AnonymousApril 16, 2011 at 12:00 PM

    I'm a follower.
    jonandjen10@gmail.com

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  67. AnonymousApril 16, 2011 at 12:01 PM

    I'm now the 277 person to like you on FB.
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  68. Jamie AllenApril 16, 2011 at 2:31 PM

    I follow the blog. Thanks!

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  69. Jamie AllenApril 16, 2011 at 2:32 PM

    I like the facebook page.

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  70. Jamie AllenApril 16, 2011 at 2:33 PM

    Hoping that I win!!!

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  71. GinaApril 16, 2011 at 4:41 PM

    Don't have any reusable bags, & would love to win them!

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  72. AnonymousApril 16, 2011 at 6:36 PM

    I would love to try one of these bags. I have been curious how it would work with our family.

    Diana C
    amlitrocks@yahoo.com

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  73. aimeeApril 16, 2011 at 7:55 PM

    i love reusable goods for the home! dmaimee@gmail.com

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  74. aimeeApril 16, 2011 at 7:55 PM

    dmaimee@gmail.com "liked" you on facebook. :)

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  75. jasonandrachelApril 17, 2011 at 5:48 AM

    Great idea!
    jasonandrachel03@gmail.com

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  76. JennyApril 17, 2011 at 9:02 AM

    Great idea!

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  77. JenetteApril 17, 2011 at 12:01 PM

    Awesome giveaway! crossing my fingers

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  78. JenetteApril 17, 2011 at 12:01 PM

    following gfc

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  79. eclairreApril 17, 2011 at 12:26 PM

    Id love to win (email is in my profile)

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  80. KaitlinApril 17, 2011 at 2:33 PM

    I am a follower thru google

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  81. KaitlinApril 17, 2011 at 2:33 PM

    I am a facebook fan

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  82. KaitlinApril 17, 2011 at 2:34 PM

    These are so cute and enviro friendly!

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  83. Andy and RebekahApril 17, 2011 at 3:46 PM

    Love it! cracker21d@ yahoo

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  84. SavannahsSmilesApril 17, 2011 at 3:46 PM

    I have been wanting some reusable Sandwich Bags for my son's lunches and I would love to win these!

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  85. AnonymousApril 17, 2011 at 5:41 PM

    I'd love to have some reusable sandwich bags for my family!

    couponinghoney@gmail.com

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  86. MichelleApril 17, 2011 at 7:01 PM

    What cute little bags! Thanks for the opportunity.

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  87. Michelle@ Simplifiy, Live, LoveApril 17, 2011 at 7:02 PM

    "Liked" you on facebook... :-)

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  88. MichelleApril 17, 2011 at 7:03 PM

    Subscribe to your feed..

    my email: simplifylivelove@gmail.com

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  89. Michelle@ Simplifiy, Live, LoveApril 17, 2011 at 7:05 PM

    Following your blog!!

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  90. AnonymousApril 18, 2011 at 8:04 AM

    Those are so cute! Love reading your blog every day and saving some money! = )

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  91. Maggie M.- maggiebugjuice@aol.comApril 18, 2011 at 9:31 AM

    I have been dying to try these!
    Thanks!

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  92. AnonymousApril 18, 2011 at 10:57 AM

    Hey,

    A couple of suggestions to use instead of ziplocks. You can use waxed paper to wrap up a sandwich or fruit -- or you could use butcher paper if you need heavier wrap. Just tuck the ends in or you could tie them or put rubber bands around or (what I would do) tape the ends down. This would be what people did before plastic.

    Love, Mom B.

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  93. AnonymousApril 18, 2011 at 10:59 AM

    I think you might even be able to buy waxed paper sandwich bags -- then you just roll down the one edge and fasten. I'm not sure where to look for those -- a kitchen store, maybe?

    Mom B.

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  94. HeatherApril 18, 2011 at 1:44 PM

    I always hate seeing all the sandwich bags my husband and I throw away a week. I would love to try these out! Thanks for the opportunity! ygm_daisy at yahoo dot com

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  95. Sarah CApril 18, 2011 at 1:54 PM

    beingfrugalbychoiceblog at gmail dot com

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  96. KristiApril 18, 2011 at 8:37 PM

    I have been wanting to try one of these. They sound great!

    kristisdeals1 at yahoo dot com

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  97. KristiApril 18, 2011 at 8:37 PM

    I'm a new GFC follower.

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  98. UnknownApril 19, 2011 at 6:23 AM

    I like you on facebook

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  99. UnknownApril 19, 2011 at 6:24 AM

    I subscribe.

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  100. StefanyApril 19, 2011 at 6:26 AM

    Entering my first "Giveaway" on your site because I love these bags! And in doing so, I realized how to "subscribe" and "follow" this blog. It's about time!

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  101. AnonymousApril 19, 2011 at 6:26 AM

    I would love to have these. My son takes his lunch every day due to having autism and being very picky about what he eats. These would be great. I also follow your blog and I'm a fan on facebook. Thanks for the great ideas. ~Colleen
    nursecb05@yahoo.com

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  102. AnonymousApril 19, 2011 at 6:27 AM

    I follow you on facebook =)
    Colleen nursecb05@yahoo.com

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  103. AnonymousApril 19, 2011 at 6:28 AM

    I follow your blog. Thanks for all the tips.
    Colleen nursecb05@yahoo.com

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  104. AnonymousApril 19, 2011 at 6:28 AM

    I get your emails and love them..
    Colleen nursecb05@yahoo.com

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  105. MichelleApril 19, 2011 at 7:57 AM

    I've seen these on Etsy but wasn't sure about them. I'm glad they work so well.

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  106. MichelleApril 19, 2011 at 7:57 AM

    I subsribe via RSS.

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  107. AnonymousApril 19, 2011 at 2:30 PM

    love your blog!! I check it out all the time. my email is Vouty7@comcast.net. I have to get some of these things for my daughter.

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  108. AnonymousApril 19, 2011 at 2:30 PM

    I Like you on Facebook!!!
    My email is vouty7@comcast.net

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  109. JuliaApril 19, 2011 at 7:17 PM

    These are cute! Thanks for the giveaway!

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  110. AnonymousApril 21, 2011 at 7:25 PM

    i love your blog! first found you thru DM Register Juice, then on facebook. love the updates on "The Girls" aka the chickens.i would love to test drive one of those reusable bags! very cool idea! reach me thru fb or at machelle62@hotmail.com

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  111. cwApril 22, 2011 at 10:00 AM

    I would love to cut out ziplocks in my life too.
    cgies25 at hotmail

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  112. AnonymousJanuary 24, 2012 at 7:58 AM

    I wouls love to try these for my hubby going to school. Deb
    berningdebj@aol.com
    Thanks.

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  113. AnonymousJanuary 24, 2012 at 8:00 AM

    Liked you on facebook. Just started reading your blogs. Deb
    berningdebj@aol.com

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  114. AnonymousJanuary 24, 2012 at 8:03 AM

    Already subscribed earlier.
    Deb
    berningdebj@aol.com

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