ali-s Posted May 29, 2006 Share Posted May 29, 2006 TK Maxx have replaced their gaudy orange and yellow reusable bags with a super jute version. Very roomy with padded handles. I bought one today and even with some quite heavy items in it the padded handles made it easy to carry. Cost £1.99 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 29, 2006 Share Posted May 29, 2006 Ooooooo - just what I need - a VALID excuse to go to TK Maxx and spend some money..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mel (& Paul) Posted May 29, 2006 Share Posted May 29, 2006 You never need an excuse to go shopping Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melcotton Posted June 5, 2006 Share Posted June 5, 2006 Could do with a couple more of these - thanks for the info! Mel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hellcat Posted June 5, 2006 Share Posted June 5, 2006 Arrgghh! Don't have a TK Maxx near us -(wish I did, used to have one where I lived before) but really like the sound of those bags! Any one fancy sending one to me? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunee1 Posted June 5, 2006 Share Posted June 5, 2006 How about Turtle bags the ultimate string bag you can fit an amazing ammount into them and when you buy one a small donnation goes to rehabilitating turtles who swallow carrier bags mistaking them for jelly fish. i love mine it's bright magenta but they come in all colours. http://turtlebags.co.uk/_wsn/page7.html check out the web site or i can post you one £4.99 ish i think Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 5, 2006 Share Posted June 5, 2006 I think I may have to order myself a pinky-pink one! They are fab! Isn't it funny how things have gone full circle - a few years ago, no-one would consider being seen in public with a string bag (unless you were a granny, or a total trendsetter slightly ahead of your time)! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hellcat Posted June 5, 2006 Share Posted June 5, 2006 Oooh nice! might have to go for one of those - thanks, Bunee! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin B Posted June 5, 2006 Share Posted June 5, 2006 Padded handles!!!!!! What an invention, no more sore fingers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted June 6, 2006 Share Posted June 6, 2006 I always end up carrying so much back from town that I am thinking of getting a shopping trolly - does anyone know of a trendy looking one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melcotton Posted June 6, 2006 Share Posted June 6, 2006 I would be interested in the answer to this one too Clare. I am nearly past the pushchair days and I'm really not sure what I will do without it on the way back from town! Mel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted June 6, 2006 Share Posted June 6, 2006 Yup, prams and buggies are ideal for carrying the shopping. I only go down into town once a week as I am at work during the week, so the stuff I need tends to mount up and it's uphill all the way home I'd like a trendy, collapsible one, might have to make do with a bright one and customise it The Boy thinks the idea of a shopping trolley is so Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunee1 Posted June 6, 2006 Share Posted June 6, 2006 I don't want to get the tilte of mad bag lady ...although i already am in my house but......i saw some cool trollys at my local garden centre the other day...they fold down easily too.....they were green and covered in tomatoes!!! I'm sure i've seen others too...i'll keep you posted Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted June 6, 2006 Share Posted June 6, 2006 Ooo, is there a website for them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunee1 Posted June 8, 2006 Share Posted June 8, 2006 I'll try and find out Clare Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted June 8, 2006 Share Posted June 8, 2006 Just found this one, it's really trendy, but there's no way I am spending £60 on a shopping trolley Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunee1 Posted June 8, 2006 Share Posted June 8, 2006 Just found this one clare.... bit pricey but if you wanna do it in style http://www.cathkidston.co.uk/products/product_item.phtml?id=148&&group_id=3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 8, 2006 Share Posted June 8, 2006 I've had a look on eBay for you, but they all seem to be 'granny tartan' trollies! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunee1 Posted June 8, 2006 Share Posted June 8, 2006 you beat me to it !!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted June 8, 2006 Share Posted June 8, 2006 Great minds! Yup, I saw those too chooks I will have a look in town on Saturday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PurpleHen Posted June 8, 2006 Share Posted June 8, 2006 Try not to get too excited... but look here And here's one for £26 And some more expensive ones here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted June 8, 2006 Share Posted June 8, 2006 Hey Jackie, thanks for that I love the ones in the first link and have emailed them to see if they will sell one to me (they're wholesalers), the Picasso one on the last link is totally fab, but £75 I hope that I hear from the first lot as that is just what I am looking for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 8, 2006 Share Posted June 8, 2006 How about Turtle bags the ultimate string bag you can fit an amazing ammount into them and when you buy one a small donnation goes to rehabilitating turtles who swallow carrier bags mistaking them for jelly fish. good point, Hannah! I may be wrong, but didn't India ban the use of plastic bags last year - this was one of the reasons, along with the fact that they were clogging up India's antiquated sewerage system... the India Plastic Bag Corporation (or some similar body) was bleating about the loss of jobs... Phil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ali-s Posted June 9, 2006 Author Share Posted June 9, 2006 The Turtle bags look very good I had a similar bag for school back in the 70,s. It had bamboo handles. Although then you HAD to line it with a carrier bag , either a Top Shop or Chelsea Girl bag My collection of reusable bags is growing, but I often forget to take them with me when I go shopping which really annoys me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted June 9, 2006 Share Posted June 9, 2006 I got an email back from that site with the jazzy bags, but they are all over £40 and the nicest ones are £75 . I'll be giving that a miss then Thanks for the links though Jackie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
