Monday, May 19

Green bags

Have you noticed that you can no longer go a single day without hearing the word "green" in association with the enviornment, food, cars, products, parenting, etc.? I'm not against being "green minded" in many areas, as long as it isn't the route that leads me down finacial ruin just to be politacally correct. I am one who does what I think is best for my family. I try to be a good steward of the planet and all that God has given me, but I am also in favor of pesticides that rid my home of ants/bugs/spiders. I buy organic makeup, but only because it makes my skin really healthy, organic shampoo because it doesn't damage my hair and use things packaged in recycled materials if it happens to be less expensive. But when I came across "these bags"recently I was skeptical{note: move your mouse over the words "these bags" and it will give you a link to click to view the bags}. Not because of the name "Green Bags" but because of what they promoted. "Keep fruits and vegtables fresh for up to 30 days" the infomercial stated. They showed some moldy tomaotoes that had been left out (I admit mine have ended up like that more times than I can count) and then some in the bag. WOW...THEY'RE STILL GOOD AFTER 14 DAYS! Last Monday, during therapy a trip to Target, I came across these bags at the end of an aisle and decided for the price I would give them a try. I mean, come on, if they do work it would save me some major cash since my family usually ends up tossing at least $15 worth of fruits and veggies a month from the crisper.

I have to say...they work GREAT! To test the bags I put bananas in one, tomatoes in one, and apples in one...and left them on the counter in my fruit bowl...a week ago. All of them are still healthy, fresh and even the tomatoe is still firm and the banana is still bright yellow. Yay!

I know, I sound a bit infomercial=ly myself, but when I find something that actually works, I have to share! :)

4 comments:

Laurie said...

I am so glad that you've infomercialed me!! (yes, I'm coining that one)

I've been wondering about those bags because, shopping at Sams, I often have wanted to buy a huge bag of fruit but we don't go through it fast enough and I HATE to throw food out! I will be trying these in my home. Thanks girlfriend! :)

Jean 2 said...

Awesome. Glad you tried them and shared the joy. I am all over it! ;)

kizzy72 said...

I saw those at your house the other day and meant to ask you if they worked...so thanks for informing us about them! I think I will have to go pick some of "those bags" up, too. :-)

kizzy72 said...

I saw those at your house the other day and meant to ask you if they worked...so thanks for informing us about them! I think I will have to go pick some of "those bags" up, too. :-) I HATE throwing away fruits and veggies.