Stretching a Buck Reviews: Kroger Reusable Shopping Bag Contest + Win a $25 Gift Card!- CLOSED

Sunday, April 26, 2009

Kroger Reusable Shopping Bag Contest + Win a $25 Gift Card!- CLOSED

Through May 15, Kroger is inviting customers to enter their Reusable Shopping Bag Contest.

All that you have to do is:

1) Design your own bag using Kroger.com's easy to use design tool

2) Enter your shopper card number to receive credit for one FREE reusable Kroger bag as a thank you for participating

3) Submit your design & ask your friends & family to vote for you!

Prizes will be awarded to the top 10 bag designs, with the grand prize winner receiving a $1000 Kroger gift card. In addition they will have the opportunity to see their bag sold in Kroger stores! Additional winners will receive $250 and $100 Kroger gift cards.

This contest is open to some stores under the Kroger brand. You can see if your store is participating, plus get the full scoop AND enter to win here.

As if this contest isn't fun enough, Kroger has graciously given me 2 Kroger gift cards to give away!

What am I giving away?

2 winners will receive a $25 Kroger Gift Card, courtesy of Kroger

How can you win?

You get up to 3 chances to win:

1) Leave a comment letting me know if you use reusable shopping bags, and if no, why. (There is no right or wrong answer - I'm just interested to hear what you have to say!) Note: Scroll all the way down to the bottom of this post (past all of the comments) and click on "Post Comment".

2) Subscribe to my feed or email newsletter and stay on top of all of the deals I write about each week! If you already subscribe, please leave a separate comment letting me know that you are currently a subscriber (thank you!).

3) Promote this giveaway and/or blog. If you don't have a blog, you can Tweet about it, post about it on your favorite forum, or tell your friends about it! However you decided to promote it, be sure to come back and leave a comment letting me know how you did it.

**In order to tally your entries correctly, please include an email address or link to your (VALID) profile with your contact information. If a winner with no contact info is chosen, the next person on the list will be the winner. If you choose to leave an email address, I recommend that you use a generic email address as this info is viewable by anyone who views my comments. I strongly encourage you to create a Google profile with this info in order to better protect you.**

Who is Eligible?

You must have a valid US address to be eligible.

When does this giveaway end?

Friday, May 1st at 8PM EST

The winners will be chosen via the random number generator at random.org and will be announced no later than Monday, May 4th. Please note that if I do not hear from the winners within 4 days that another winner(s) will be chosen.

Good Luck!
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238 comments:

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bluechillies said...: I use reusable bags that I picked up from Sam's. When we shop it's mostly for the month and the extra big bags are handy. My husband on the other hand does get plastic bags when he's sent to the store. We recycle them around here for trash bags and carry alls.; April 28, 2009 at 7:54 AM
bluechillies said...: I've been subscribed for a little while through google reader. Your my first read. =); April 28, 2009 at 7:56 AM
Carly said...: Great contest! I am trying to use reusable shopping bags, but have trouble remembering them sometimes!; April 28, 2009 at 8:17 AM
Carly said...: I'm a subscriber! Thanks!; April 28, 2009 at 8:18 AM
Anonymous said...: I have reusable shopping bags from Aldi's but I'm bad about leaving them at home. I do think it's a great idea though. Thanks for the giveaway!
jayars2007@yahoo.com; April 28, 2009 at 8:22 AM
Dina said...: I use them! It took me a while, but I finally got the hang of remembering to bring them with me. Nothing more frustrating than having a basketful of food and remembering your bags are outside in the car!; April 28, 2009 at 8:48 AM
Jen C. said...: I try to use the bags. The self-serve registers aren't really set up for using bags because the scale can give problems with a wacky weight.; April 28, 2009 at 8:48 AM
Dina said...: I'm a subscriber.; April 28, 2009 at 8:49 AM
Jen C. said...: Oh, and I'm a subscriber.; April 28, 2009 at 8:49 AM
Goober said...: We use as many reusable bags that we can. We also donate our plastic bags to several people at the farmer's market.; April 28, 2009 at 8:57 AM
Goober said...: Subscriber!; April 28, 2009 at 8:57 AM
Milk Donor Mama said...: I use a variety of reusable bags, because too many plastic bags in the house drives me crazy! We do reuse plastic bags though: I crochet them into new bags and rugs, and we use them to hold recyclables and in our tiny trash cans (we don't generate much garbage because we do vermiculture and recycle); April 28, 2009 at 9:07 AM
Lavender Lone Star said...: I'm a subscriber. I check out your blog almost daily since I got laid off to find all of the great deals that will save our family some money until I can find another job.; April 28, 2009 at 9:22 AM
MH in OH said...: Sometimes! :) I do well using them at the stores where I only buy a few things and only need 1 or 2 bags. I do keep them in the car so I'll have them with me - sometimes I forget to take them into the store, though!
orangetriangle2 AT yahoo DOT com; April 28, 2009 at 9:26 AM
Unknown said...: i use reuseable bags and I love them. But I need more. :); April 28, 2009 at 9:26 AM
Unknown said...: I am now a subscriber through email. I love your site!; April 28, 2009 at 9:26 AM
The Worgess Family said...: I've just started using reusable bags because of the free Marsh bag and Kroger bag. I LOVE 'EM now!!! They hold more and I don't come home with a bazillion plastic bags which is GREAT on so many levels. Thanks!!; April 28, 2009 at 9:34 AM
Stephanie said...: I have about 10 or 12 reusable bags. The best part if that most of them were free or part of a buy this, get this free or discounted! I love that I can ft 2-3x as many groceries in each bag, and I no longer have a huge bundle of plastic bags to take the recycling center!; April 28, 2009 at 9:38 AM
Stephanie said...: Just subscribed as well.; April 28, 2009 at 9:39 AM
Cara said...: No, we don't use them - yet. I plan on getting some soon b/c they hold so much more than plastic bags.

caramarch at jetbroadband dot com; April 28, 2009 at 9:43 AM
Lisa B said...: I use reusable bags for everything!!; April 28, 2009 at 9:44 AM
Lisa B said...: I'm a subscriber; April 28, 2009 at 9:45 AM
Unknown said...: We use reusable bags. Occasionally we forget to grab them on our way to the store, but we're getting better. they hold so much more and are so much easier to carry than plastic or paper bags!; April 28, 2009 at 9:46 AM
Unknown said...: I'm also a subscriber!; April 28, 2009 at 9:46 AM
Diana said...: I use reusable bags when I shop at Meijer and Kroger- although I normally only need one because it is just me. Any other bags I get from other stores I use as my trash bags.; April 28, 2009 at 9:48 AM
Diana said...: I subscribe through google reader.; April 28, 2009 at 9:48 AM
Unknown said...: I tweeted about the contest: http://twitter.com/XUMusketeer/status/1638929190; April 28, 2009 at 9:48 AM
Unknown said...: I use reusable bags at Aldi's and when I do use plastic bags, they are used repeatedly for lunch bags, trash bags, etc.; April 28, 2009 at 9:52 AM
Unknown said...: I also subscribe!; April 28, 2009 at 9:52 AM
Becky said...: I just got some reusable bags for free on earth day so I plan to start using them.; April 28, 2009 at 9:54 AM
Becky said...: I subscribe to your emails :); April 28, 2009 at 9:55 AM
Anonymous said...: I have been trying to use the reusable bags, but I haven't been that great about it!; April 28, 2009 at 10:03 AM
Anonymous said...: I'm a subscriber!; April 28, 2009 at 10:03 AM
JenMarie said...: I do have reusable bags and am working on remembering to take them with me to the store! ;)
I'm getting a little better at it.; April 28, 2009 at 10:09 AM
JenMarie said...: I subscribe via my google reader!; April 28, 2009 at 10:09 AM
Kathleen said...: I'm doing better. I try to keep the bags in my car, and one folded one from Target in my bag. I figure in the long run it will save me money because stores don't have to pay for bags. Hopefully, they will pass the savings on to me.; April 28, 2009 at 10:11 AM
Kathleen said...: I follow your blog. Thanks for teh great deals.; April 28, 2009 at 10:12 AM
T. said...: I just got some of the reuseable bags on Earth Day, so far, I keep forgetting them! We have a recycling bin across the street so we normally take our plastic bags over once a week.

T.
browneyescoupon at yahoo dot com; April 28, 2009 at 10:12 AM
T. said...: I also just subscribed by email.

T.

browneyescoupon at yahoo dot com; April 28, 2009 at 10:13 AM
Emilia said...: I have a bunch of Trader joe's cloth bags, library bags from the summer reading program, and a kroger bag that they hung on the door of every house in the neighborhood when they re-opened after a remodel at the local Kroger. I take my bags everywhere I shop. I subscribe to you throgh Google reader and am very excited to tell my friends about this from my blog.; April 28, 2009 at 10:15 AM
Heidi said...: I use reusable bags, I started off last year buying one or two bags every time I went grocery shopping. I try to bring them all the time, but sometimes I forget. But it seems like the baggers will only put a few things in my reusable bags and i still end up coming home with 10 of those darn plastic bags. I use those in my little trashcans all over the house, and for cleaning the liter box, so they still come in handy!; April 28, 2009 at 10:18 AM
Miriam said...: I DO use reusable bags :) I like them because you can fit so much more in them and still carry them comfortably. And it doesn't hurt that some stores give you $.05 credit for using your own bags :)
Mirigard (at) yahoo dot com.; April 28, 2009 at 10:19 AM
Heather said...: I use reusable bags when I shop at Aldi's I have a hard time remembering to use them when I go to Walmart because I would have to take so many inside! I am getting better, but it's a process where you have to re-train yourself if you aren't used to using them.; April 28, 2009 at 10:19 AM
Brenda said...: I have not used these shopping bags yet. I usually buy so many groceries at once that I would probably need to purchase about 15 bags so everything would fit. This would be awkward carting back and forth to the store.; April 28, 2009 at 10:25 AM
April said...: I have 2 which are definitely not enough for a big grocery trip. I would like more but seem to keep forgetting to buy a new one each time I go to the store; April 28, 2009 at 10:26 AM
Elaine said...: I love reusable bags...the best come from Whole Foods. They are the size of regular paper bags and are super sturdy. I keep them in the back of my van for convenience...still forget them sometimes. Plastic bags are recyclable at participating grocery stores.; April 28, 2009 at 10:28 AM
Unknown said...: I am a new subscriber to your blog!!
Christina Truelove; April 28, 2009 at 10:29 AM
Unknown said...: I do use reusable bags when I go to the store. I actually love them because they hold more items, are easier to carry because they can go over your shoulder, and they don't rip in half and dump your groceries!!
Thanks!
Christina Truelove; April 28, 2009 at 10:30 AM
SG said...: I used to have plastic grocery sacks pile up in my pantry. Now that I have a few reusable grocery sacks, I try to use them everywhere I go and minimize the number of plastic or paper bags I come home with.; April 28, 2009 at 10:30 AM
McKenna said...: Love the idea of reusable bags, I just have to remember to use it!; April 28, 2009 at 10:31 AM
SG said...: I have recently added your blog to my iGoogle page and really like all the great frugal tips that you post!; April 28, 2009 at 10:34 AM
Susan said...: I make an effort to use reusable bags--I still forget to bring them with me to the store sometimes, though! But I am getting the hang of it!; April 28, 2009 at 10:45 AM
Sarah said...: I don't use them because I don't have any! How sad is that? But I reuse the plastic bags around my house all the time - they are trash can liners in my bathroom and office, and we use them for picking up doggie doo and changing the cat box. If I didn't get the free plastic bags at the store, I'd have to buy bags especially for these things.; April 28, 2009 at 10:48 AM
Darlene said...: I use reusable bags. I have gotten them from Meijer, Kroger, Walmart.... just about everywhere I shop. I have to admit that I forget them sometimes and get the plastic bags that I reuse around the house.

I subscribe to your blog on my google reader....

Thanks for the great ideas!!; April 28, 2009 at 10:52 AM
Troy and Rachel said...: I do use reusable shopping bags, when I remeber that they are in my car. I am getting better at it though!; April 28, 2009 at 10:52 AM
Troy and Rachel said...: I'm already subscribed!; April 28, 2009 at 10:52 AM
MrsCrum86 said...: I recently subscribed AND I DO use reusable shopping bags. So much more convenient and then I'm not left with a big mess of plastic after I unload my deals and steals!; April 28, 2009 at 10:54 AM
Marie Stork said...: I have reusable shoppping bags but have yet to find a way to remember to bring them along to the store?? Any ideas on this? I also subscribe to your sight. Thanks-marie; April 28, 2009 at 11:06 AM
Alison said...: I love the environmentally friendly tote bags. I have several from Kroger (I like when I can get a free one; this is my 2nd year to design a bag), and now I own a few from Walgreens.
We still accumulate way too many plastic bags. This is a great contest!; April 28, 2009 at 11:11 AM
Liz said...: I subscribe

contest4me at live dot com; April 28, 2009 at 11:32 AM
Liz said...: I do use the bags. I've gotten pretty good about bring them in the car. Now I have to remember to bring them with me! Some times I just don't bag my stuff and bag when i get to the car.

contest4me at live dot com; April 28, 2009 at 11:33 AM
okrose00 said...: I use the reuseable bags for groceries and have enjoyed the credits that Fry's and Albertson's give you per bag. They hold a lot more and its nice to not have so many plastic bags to contend with. I love them for carrying stuff for the kids also.

corduroy_tj0@yahoo.com; April 28, 2009 at 11:46 AM
okrose00 said...: I shop with reuseable bags and love them because they hold a lot more than plastic bags and reduce the plastic bags I have to contend with. I also get credit for them at Fry's and Albertson's. I love money back :) They also come in very handy for Library books for my kid's trips to the Library.

corduroy_tj0@yahoo.com; April 28, 2009 at 11:50 AM
okrose00 said...: I subscribe!

corduroy_tj0@yahoo.com; April 28, 2009 at 11:50 AM
Dawn said...: I try to remember to use my reusable bags, but I seem to forget them quite a bit.; April 28, 2009 at 11:52 AM
Yart said...: I use reusable shopping bags all the time. I get them from every store I shop at.; April 28, 2009 at 11:56 AM
Carol said...: I don't usually use reusable -except at Aldi's, no choice there! theblondebabe@juno.com; April 28, 2009 at 11:57 AM
Independentmami said...: I use the reusable shopping bags saves from getting all those plastic bags.
super_alba_star@yahoo.com; April 28, 2009 at 11:58 AM
Anonymous said...: I have 6 reusable bags I use and am collecting more as I usually use at least 10 bags when I do my 2 week shopping trips!! Subscribe on Google Reader!!
dybhoff@yahoo.com; April 28, 2009 at 12:16 PM
chickengal said...: Yes, I do use reusable bags from various stores that I frequent. Thanks.
rumley555@yahoo.com; April 28, 2009 at 12:24 PM
Jaimie said...: I do not use them because I use the plastic bags that I get from the store as trash bags - saves me money and I am still recycling!

jaimiewutzler@yahoo.com; April 28, 2009 at 12:26 PM
Kim said...: I use them when I remember.

moneysavingkim at aol dot com; April 28, 2009 at 12:51 PM
Susan said...: I do not use them because I recycle the plastic bags as trash can liners, scooping cat litter boxes, and dirty diapers.; April 28, 2009 at 1:07 PM
Sara said...: I use resuable bags and love them! They are much easier to move from the cart into the car and then into the house, since they can hold a lot more than the plastic ones. I try to keep them in my trunk so I don't have to remember to grab them before each shopping trip.; April 28, 2009 at 1:12 PM
Bobbi said...: I just got my first reuseable bag free from Safeway!
Thanks! blgrover@hotmail.com; April 28, 2009 at 1:17 PM
Frugal in Virginia said...: I *try* to remember to use reusable bags at the grocery store. But I always use them for toting things around- like baked goods for church- rather than using plastic.; April 28, 2009 at 1:17 PM
Frugal in Virginia said...: I subscribe.; April 28, 2009 at 1:17 PM
Sara said...: I subscribe, as well! Thanks for all of your money-saving tips.; April 28, 2009 at 1:22 PM
Megs said...: i try to use reusable bags as often as possible. When i don't the plastic bags get used as kitty poop disposal bags (they are the *perfect* size), so they're always reused.; April 28, 2009 at 2:07 PM
Anonymous said...: I already subscribe!; April 28, 2009 at 2:17 PM
Anonymous said...: We get the plastic bags, but we reuse them as garbage bags. Saves money!; April 28, 2009 at 2:17 PM
Anonymous said...: I try to remember to use my reusable bags when I shop at any store. They really are sturdy!

Elizabeth
restinginus@hotmail.com; April 28, 2009 at 2:22 PM
House of Brungardt said...: I don't use reusable shopping bags, but I recycle/reuse the plastic ones.
Janet; April 28, 2009 at 2:28 PM
emily said...: I have tons of reusable bags that I've gotten free. I try to use them at every store except Target. We use Target bags for trash! Albertsons gives us a discount for each bag used.; April 28, 2009 at 2:31 PM
Cindy said...: I love my reusable shopping bags. They are much easier to carry than the plastic ones and can hold so much more.; April 28, 2009 at 2:38 PM
Melinda said...: I subcribe through Google Reader.

I use reusable bags almost all the time. I sometimes forget to take them in the store but I remember when I get to the carts and go back to the car to get them. It makes me feel good to use them.

I designed a bag at Kroger.com so will get a free one next time I go there.; April 28, 2009 at 2:43 PM
Amber said...: I have a few reusable bags that I keep in car so that I always have them.; April 28, 2009 at 2:49 PM
barb said...: I use them!

broberts2 at fuse dot net; April 28, 2009 at 2:54 PM
naturegirl said...: I have 3 bags right now, but will be getting more eventually. I purchased mine at Wal-Mart for 50 cents! I keep them in my car so I will always have them with me when I grocery shop. I also use them as a tote for retail shopping. I love your blog and subscribe through the RSS feed, and also via email as of today. I forward your blog site to friends and family so they can share in the savings, too. Keep up the great work, as it is very much appreciated. I use your Meijer and Kroger shopping list every week. It saves me lots of time.; April 28, 2009 at 3:02 PM
Kimberly said...: Yes! I use reusable bags! I even went back to my car today to get them. I hate plastic bags!; April 28, 2009 at 3:18 PM
Kimberly said...: I'm a subscriber too!; April 28, 2009 at 3:18 PM
Adespain said...: I use plastic because they double as garbage bags in my small garbage cans around the house. They are also handy for all sorts of last minute, quick fixes.
For small trips- I'd love to use reusable if I just ever buckle down and buy them.; April 28, 2009 at 3:19 PM
Adespain said...: I'm also a subscriber!!; April 28, 2009 at 3:20 PM
Mallory said...: I've collected a handful from various promotions and I love them - I also just got one for free from Kroger for designing my own bag. It was a great idea!; April 28, 2009 at 3:53 PM
TINA JONES! said...: We usually use reusable bags...sometimes we forget them in the car though. :[ But we try to remember!; April 28, 2009 at 4:03 PM
Amy said...: I use reusable bags all the time.

I designed one of these bags, but my Kroger store never has the 99 cent one in stock, so I haven't yet been able to redeem my free bag. :(; April 28, 2009 at 4:07 PM
Anne said...: We are up to 14 Reusuable bags and I am waiting for 4 free ones! My 6 year old said "Mommy, we need to save the enviroment!" and this is how we are helping...; April 28, 2009 at 4:12 PM
Anne said...: I receive your e-mail updates at work... Can't do RSS feeds there and that way I won't miss out of some great deals during the day!; April 28, 2009 at 4:13 PM
Anne said...: I have your RSS feed at home.. That way I can browse and see what I may have missed at work! Love your BLOG!; April 28, 2009 at 4:14 PM
Anne said...: I have helped 3 teachers at school learn about blogging and ultimatly saving money! Your blog is top of their list.. Thanks!; April 28, 2009 at 4:14 PM
Maria Hart said...: I use reusable bags every chance I get. They hold so much more than the plastic store bags, and they're much easier to carry when wrestling with a 2 year old! We do use the plastic bags we have for garbage can liners and stinky diapers, so they are being recycled in a way themselves.; April 28, 2009 at 4:18 PM
Melyots said...: Hi! You are my first site read everyday and although it is my first bookmark, now I have subscribed too!

I too, am getting the hang of remembering to take them into the store. I have a few (including the one that I made from the Kroger website--and FYI, it is a GREAT size! It's much bigger that I expected! ) that are always on the front seat of my car. When we do get the plastic grocery bags, we recycle them all.

I have already sent out the info for this contest! I tried to get everyone to vote for my bag! :) I sent [Marcy] an email about this contest last week!
Thank you for all you do!; April 28, 2009 at 4:21 PM
Chris and Annalisa said...: I have 5 or 6 reusable Target shopping bags that I bought a year or so ago. I felt like my house was exploding with the plastic ones, since I went to the grocery and drug store multiple times per week in my shopping runs.

So now I just keep my reusable bags in my trunk and I always have them on-hand when I shop!

Annalisa

annashopper at gmail dot com; April 28, 2009 at 4:51 PM
Chris and Annalisa said...: I'm a follower in google reader!

Annalisa

annashopper at gmail dot com; April 28, 2009 at 4:51 PM
Twocuff said...: I subscribe!

twocuff at precisionvarminting dot com; April 28, 2009 at 5:03 PM
Twocuff said...: I try really hard to use my reusable bags that I keep in my car. If I forget, sometimes my kids help remind me!

twocuff at precisionvarminting dot com; April 28, 2009 at 5:05 PM
Jessica Mosteller said...: I just started using reusavle shopping bags. I really like it. I got sick of the stacks of plastic bags that would build up under my sink.; April 28, 2009 at 5:17 PM
Kim said...: I use reusable bags whenever I can. Sometime I forget them in the car. I recycle the plastic bags at Kroger if I get them.; April 28, 2009 at 5:28 PM
Suzanne said...: I used reuseable bags at Aldi's mainly because I two huge ones for free. I reuse the plastic ones all the time at home - diapers, etc.; April 28, 2009 at 5:30 PM
Suzanne said...: I am a subscriber, too.; April 28, 2009 at 5:30 PM
HorrorCraft said...: I've subscribed for a few months now. Love your tips and deals. Thanks!; April 28, 2009 at 5:30 PM
HorrorCraft said...: I have a reusable bag from each grocery store I frequent plus a few extras that I have picked up along the way.
My husband has been annoyed with them cluttering the trunk of the car, but finally understood why I use them.
I recently had kidney surgery, so I have a 20lb weight restriction. He has been going with me grocery shopping, and quickly realized how much easier it is to carry up 4 reusable bags then a dozen ripping plastic bags up the stairs of our apartment.
Occasionally I only take half of my reusables when I shop, just to replenish our trash can liners.; April 28, 2009 at 5:34 PM
Jennifer said...: This comment has been removed by the author.; April 28, 2009 at 5:35 PM
Jennifer said...: I subscribe!
annsaver@hotmail.com; April 28, 2009 at 5:35 PM
Jennifer said...: I just started using reusable bags and love it. Now I just need more bags!
annsaver@hotmail.com; April 28, 2009 at 5:37 PM
Josh n Betsie said...: I did this got my free bag and found out they give you a 6 cent discount when you use it. AWESOME!
jbsayers at netzero dot com. I would love to win it you know how far $25 could go at kroger?; April 28, 2009 at 5:54 PM
Gina said...: I use reusable bags for my big shopping trips. They live in the trunk of my car and if I don't remember them going into the store I make myself go out and get them. It doesn't take many trips out to the car to get the bags to remember to bring them into the store in the first place. :) I tend to forget on the tiny trips to the drug stores. I now have one that folds into a wallet shape so it can live in my purse. Thank you for this awesome giveaway.; April 28, 2009 at 6:22 PM
Gina said...: I am a subscriber.; April 28, 2009 at 6:22 PM
countrygal said...: I keep two recycle bags in my car...I use one and even if I have forgotten to put it back in the car, there is another one in there. When I empty them, they are put on the door knob going out to the car, hard to forget that way. I just take the empty out with me & toss it in the back seat so it's ready again.; April 28, 2009 at 6:24 PM
E said...: I love reusable bags! I use them for everything - keep them in the car, by the door, in the basement, in the laundry room. I love that they stay open when they are put down. This is going to be fun to try to design one.; April 28, 2009 at 8:49 PM
Jennifer C. said...: I recently signed up for your blog giveaways. I enjoy your ideas & thoughts about couponing.

I started purchasing reusable bags as I am tired of taking the "plastic bags" to the recycle area of the stores. Amazing how much stuff they can stuff into the reusable bags.

Keep up the good work!; April 28, 2009 at 8:50 PM
Amy said...: I use reusable bags - at least when I remember to put them back in the trunk of my van!

adscoupon@yahoo.com; April 28, 2009 at 9:09 PM
Amy said...: I subscribe! I love that you have central Ohio posts! Go Bucks!; April 28, 2009 at 9:10 PM
Traci said...: I use recycle bags but sometimes I leave them in the car. I am trying! Thanks.; April 28, 2009 at 9:22 PM
Edelgard Erszebet von Wurttemberg said...: I use the sturdy canvas bags my mother-in-law made. They're bright and cheerful, and I'm the envy of every other shopper at Meijer because my bags are fun. :) I'm a regular reader of your RSS feed, and I've sent out a tweet about the contest and your blog.; April 28, 2009 at 9:40 PM
Amanda said...: We use reusable bags for EVERYTHING! Library books, groceries, carrying snacks to the park, taking food to a gathering, etc etc. I LOVE them and love to get a hold of more. I believe we have 6 or 7 right now.; April 28, 2009 at 9:58 PM
TinaMomofThree said...: I am slowly gathering a collection of reusable shopping bags for free of course. Unfortunately I always forget to carry them into the store with me! Arghh!!; April 28, 2009 at 10:05 PM
Anonymous said...: We always use reusable shopping bags :) *Thanks* for the giveaway!
blog[at]theluckyladybug[dot]org; April 28, 2009 at 10:06 PM
Anonymous said...: I currently subscribe to your feed in Google Reader :)
blog[at]theluckyladybug[dot]org; April 28, 2009 at 10:06 PM
Anonymous said...: I blogged about the giveaway :
http://theluckyladybug.org/2009/04/501-kroger-giveaway/
blog[at]theluckyladybug[dot]org; April 28, 2009 at 10:06 PM
Unknown said...: I'm a new reusable bag convert! I use them for everything. It's taken some adjustment to remember to bring them with me, but I can already tell a huge difference---with no plastic bags around anymore. I can't believe how many we used to bring home!; April 28, 2009 at 10:06 PM
Anonymous said...: I've collected several re-usable shopping bags and keep them in the trunk of my car, but only occasionally remember to carry them into the store. I figure I just need to keep trying and eventually it'll become a habit. Meanwhile, (because I'm single and never buy much at once) when I forget the reusable bags I carry my groceries out in my purse and hands.; April 28, 2009 at 10:08 PM
Anonymous said...: I have a lot of reusable bags and have done pretty well taking them in with me. I purchased several of them from Walgreens a few months ago when they were cheap (3/$1 if I remember correctly).

forddarlene(at)hotmail(dot)com; April 28, 2009 at 10:11 PM
Anonymous said...: I use reusable bags, when I remember to use them. Sometimes, that is my hardest part.

Erica
rederica1980@yahoo.com; April 28, 2009 at 10:19 PM
Anonymous said...: I also subscribe to your blog! I love it!

Erica
rederica1980@yahoo.com; April 28, 2009 at 10:20 PM
BargainFun said...: I love my reusable shopping bags they hold more than paper.
www.bargainfun.blogspot.com; April 28, 2009 at 10:33 PM
BargainFun said...: I subscribed
www.bargainfun.blogspot.com; April 28, 2009 at 10:35 PM
susan said...: I keep my reusable bags in my van, so I always have them. I like that they hold so much and can be carried on my shoulder. Also one I have is insulated so it is great for frozen items.
semikle at yahoo dot com; April 28, 2009 at 10:43 PM
juliaslp said...: I use reusable bags when I shop at Aldi's.; April 28, 2009 at 10:58 PM
fawn said...: I subscribe thanks fawn sawstrunk@aol.com; April 28, 2009 at 11:00 PM
Randi said...: I love my bags. I use them all the time.; April 28, 2009 at 11:02 PM
fawn said...: I dont use reusable bags but should... I just forget them everytime I venture out to the store.. Plus i have 3 kids with me most of the time so my head is all messed up.... kids.... coupons.....kids....coupons their you have it.. will try harder to use them. Thanks Fawn Sawstrunk@aol.com; April 28, 2009 at 11:02 PM
juliaslp said...: I use reusable bags when I shop at Aldi's.; April 28, 2009 at 11:03 PM
juliaslp said...: I just subscribed to the newsletter. Thanks!; April 28, 2009 at 11:06 PM
Jenny said...: Yes, I just started using reusable shopping bags. jlgruber@cox.net; April 28, 2009 at 11:07 PM
Melissa said...: I sometimes use a reusable shopping bag that I recently received from a consumer research company. It is on the small side, so I don't use it as much as I would like to. We re-use our plastic grocer bags in trash cans, when scooping out the litterboxes in between cleanings, in the diaper genie, etc. craigs_honeybear@verizon.net; April 28, 2009 at 11:56 PM
Melissa said...: I am a subscriber! craigs_honeybear@verizon.net; April 28, 2009 at 11:57 PM
renaetheartist@hotmail.com said...: I have been using the reusable bags for years...and now I find myself needing to replace them now and then as they eventually totally fall apart.; April 29, 2009 at 12:00 AM
trishadamico said...: I subscribed and love using tote bags but i forget them a lot, i do use them as a diaper bag sometimes. i tell all my family and friends about your contest and blog they love it also!!!!; April 29, 2009 at 12:48 AM
hbhc said...: I use them when I actually remember to. I am trying to be better!; April 29, 2009 at 2:11 AM
Anonymous said...: Sonya fuzzmint@gmail.com
Use'em all the time!; April 29, 2009 at 2:16 AM
Coupon Queen of AZ said...: I have never used a reusable bag, but really should!
email:akgalicia@hotmail.com; April 29, 2009 at 3:29 AM
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Coupon Queen of AZ said...: I have shared your blog with friends today at work
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akgalicia@hotmail.com; April 29, 2009 at 3:30 AM
Lauri said...: I have been using recyclable bags for years and love them!; April 29, 2009 at 6:18 AM
Lauri said...: I am a current feed subscriber.; April 29, 2009 at 6:19 AM
Jan said...: I just started using reusable bags and I like using them so much better. They hold a lot more, the handles don't break and I'm helping the environment!; April 29, 2009 at 6:29 AM
Rhonda said...: I use them all the time! I prefer canvas, but the grocery store bags are a good substitute.

Rhonda
rgbarron01 at yahoo dot com; April 29, 2009 at 6:42 AM
Judy said...: yes I use them.
judyylee@hotmail.com; April 29, 2009 at 8:22 AM
Judy said...: subscriber
judyylee@hotmail; April 29, 2009 at 8:24 AM
Unknown said...: I use them all the time. Always have a bunch in the car, and a couple in my purse.; April 29, 2009 at 8:28 AM
Unknown said...: I subscribe.; April 29, 2009 at 8:32 AM
~ Doreen said...: I do use them, but have a hard time remembering to bring them in the store. Publix actually had a sign out the other day that read "remember to bring your bags", so that helped!!; April 29, 2009 at 8:54 AM
~ Doreen said...: subscriber via email; April 29, 2009 at 8:54 AM
swsm73 said...: I have used my own shopping bags for about 2 years now. It's a very small way I can help the environment and also show my daughter that it's important. She likes the bags too - now they are inexpensive and colorful so we can have lots and never be without a bag.; April 29, 2009 at 8:55 AM
I'm with the drummer said...: I am a subscriber and I love your blog.; April 29, 2009 at 9:04 AM
I'm with the drummer said...: I told all my friends about this through my e-mail. This would be an awesome contest to win.; April 29, 2009 at 9:06 AM
I'm with the drummer said...: I actually got a reusable bag for free from Walgreens last week, but I haven't used it yet.; April 29, 2009 at 9:07 AM
Connie said...: I attempt to use my reusable bags. Most of the time I am successful when I shop at Kroger. Other times I get to the check out and realize they are still in my trunk. I need to train myself to use them at other stores too...........like CVS and Walgreens.; April 29, 2009 at 9:26 AM
CouponCraze Mom said...: I have been a subscriber of your blog and you are great! Thanks for all the great tips.; April 29, 2009 at 9:40 AM
CouponCraze Mom said...: I haven't never used reusable bags, but think it is a great idea.; April 29, 2009 at 9:41 AM
kesoder said...: I love the bags but have trouble remembering to take them to the store with me.; April 29, 2009 at 10:07 AM
kesoder said...: I'm also a subscriber!; April 29, 2009 at 10:08 AM
Clayomayo said...: I'm a subscriber and I already designed a reusable Kroger bag and put the link on my Facebook page. I use the reusable bags as often as I can. I try to keep them in the car w. my coupon organizer in case of unplanned trips.; April 29, 2009 at 10:31 AM
Anonymous said...: I subscribe and I already use reusable bags for small purchases but hope to use more of them!; April 29, 2009 at 10:35 AM
The Nelson Family said...: Yes, I definitely use the reusable bags....and I got all 10 of them for free!! THanks!!; April 29, 2009 at 10:52 AM
McKenna said...: I told my mom about it!; April 29, 2009 at 11:31 AM
Mom of Girls said...: I currently use plastic bags and horribly throw them away. I recently watched a special on it and am excited to make a change!; April 29, 2009 at 11:51 AM
Mom of Girls said...: I subscribed!; April 29, 2009 at 11:59 AM
Mom of Girls said...: I posted on Facebook about your blog! I adore it!; April 29, 2009 at 12:00 PM
Cat said...: I use my reusuable bags all the time even though stores in my area do not offer a discount or a credit for doing so. I didn't want to be a walking advertisement so I have some very pretty ones I purchased online.; April 29, 2009 at 12:04 PM
Cat said...: I am also a subscriber; April 29, 2009 at 12:04 PM
Jenny said...: I would like to use reusable bags, but haven't bought any yet. :(-Jenny
jmojmo24 at gmail dot com; April 29, 2009 at 12:27 PM
Jenny said...: I subscribe to your blog via google reader! -Jenny
jmojmo24 at gmail dot com; April 29, 2009 at 12:28 PM
Ali said...: I use reusable bags! Love the 5 cent credit per bag.; April 29, 2009 at 1:33 PM
Idaho Jill said...: I do use reusable bags. I keep them in the car and remember them (almost) always now! They hold so much more than the flimsy plastic ones, too, I just love them. I have been collecting them for a couple of years now, so I have quite a collection of bags-all free of course! thanks!; April 29, 2009 at 1:36 PM
Idaho Jill said...: I am an email subscriber, thanks
jill and mike2 at yahoo dot com; April 29, 2009 at 1:37 PM
Anonymous said...: I just subscribed a few days ago,And I try to use reusable shopping bags when I remember to put them back in my car. If not we recycle them for trash cans or take them back to the store to be recycled.; April 29, 2009 at 2:19 PM
The Chapmans said...: I USE THEM BUT NOT AS MUCH AS I WOULD LIKE TO. WE KEEP THEM IN OUR VAN BUT DO NOT ALWAYS REMEMBER TO TAKE THEM IN. WE DO TAKE THE BAGS TO GET RECYCLED AT KROGER OR WALMART. THEY HAVE BINS TO PUT THEM IN; April 29, 2009 at 2:25 PM
The Chapmans said...: I just subscribed too!!! Thanks!; April 29, 2009 at 2:27 PM
Anonymous said...: Subscriber!!; April 29, 2009 at 3:29 PM
Anonymous said...: I have a few bags, but I forget to bring them in the grocery store. Any tips?; April 29, 2009 at 3:30 PM
Anonymous said...: I shared your giveaway details with my family and my "good deals" email list (women at church). Thanks for a great website. You do all the work! Thanks for sharing.; April 29, 2009 at 3:31 PM
Anonymous said...: I just subscribed 2 days ago.
RitaFisher33@comcast.net; April 29, 2009 at 4:36 PM
Yummy Boy Mummy said...: I have started using reusable bags. My problem w/ them is that they don't seem to be sturdy enough. I'll keep trying though. :); April 29, 2009 at 5:03 PM
Yummy Boy Mummy said...: I'm a subscriber. Txs!; April 29, 2009 at 5:03 PM
Brittany said...: I am already a subscriber and I love to read this blog, I get lots of tips on coupons and sales through this site! I also love reusable bags -- great for luggage, moving, stronger than plastic bags and easy to carry into the store.; April 29, 2009 at 5:08 PM
Chris in TN said...: I just recently was able to get a few of the reuseable Kroger bags for free. I took them with me last week but forget them in the car. **sigh** Maybe I'll remember them next time. I need to make a mental note when I grab my coupon box to also grab those bags!

TNCM (at) twlakes (dot) net; April 29, 2009 at 8:29 PM
Anne Marie said...: I use my own bags every chance I get. I have a large collection of Target reusable bags and have recently accumulated other store bags as they give them away. I'm a frequent shopper at Kroger, too. Thanks!; April 29, 2009 at 8:45 PM
Lana said...: I just started using reusable bags. I love them! They are so much easier to carry and they hold so much! With a 9 month old, I love that I can usually throw them on my shoulder to haul my goods out of the store instead of trying to hold onto 4 or 5 plastic bags AND a baby.

hartlaj at gmail dot com; April 29, 2009 at 9:38 PM