I’m not a big shopper, but sometimes I give in and go to the mall during the week when it’s nearly empty. Yeah, that’s when you have to tell the same bored salesperson twice (on the way in and out) that no, you would not like a sample. Yes, that happened today.

This time I remembered to take a shopping bag with me to the mall. I just needed a couple of things, so one bag did it. I took my lightweight recycled cotton tote that I purchased from reusablebags.com. It’s the same color as a brown paper bag, but much cuter.

None of the salespeople thought it was strange that I had my own bag. And you know what — I don’t need my purchases wrapped in tissue and closed with a shiny sticker in a fancy paper bag with cloth handles. My reusable bag eliminated a lot of fuss. Also, and if you are a private person this is a big plus, I didn’t have a visible record of everywhere I shopped walking around with me at the mall. I don’t know why I found that so refreshing, but I did. We get enough of logos.

Mall photo from flickr.

In case you missed it, check out Jennifer’s post on the great BabyBam Collection Organic Baby Supplies contest going on now at Tree Hugging Family.

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