Works For Me Wednesday: produce bags!

UPDATE: I thought I'd just take a second to respond to some of the comments. I could use a glass or tupperware container, but that would require that I wash it after I'm done with it, and I confess - I'm lazy. Besides, I already have these bags from the store anyway. I'm not a fan of the stray cucumber rolling around in my cart. And as far as making sure the bag is secured before I take it anywhere...I just double-knot it and shove it in the fridge. When it's done, I can just cut open the bag. Another plus side of using something that is trash-bound anyway. It's not the baby or anyone else that I'm worried about...it's ME. I'm not cut out to be in the kitchen, really =P.

Before I get started, I just wanted to extend a huge "thanks" to all of you that commented with suggestions for my Christmas dilemma last week. What we have decided to do is to post a Christmas suggestion list for the baby over at our private family blog, and then spread the word via grandparents what we would like and possible ways of getting it to us.

We've also just come to accept the fact that as the first grandchild, the little princess will be spoiled absolutely rotten. As I am typing this, another package is making its way through the mail system to her, because her grandma couldn't resist getting her another shirt. And there's nothing wrong with that - it's great that grandma loves her little muffin to pieces. At a certain point, you've just got to sit back, smile, and count your blessings.

Anyway, onwards to this week's Works For Me Wednesday! What really works for me is reusing produce bags. Here is an example of what I mean:

I'm not a photographer for a very good reason. But then again, my subject wasn't exactly all that either. It's just 4 chicken thighs marinating for dinner...but instead of using a ziploc baggie, I decided to reuse some produce bags.

I'm not so frugal that I refuse to buy ziploc bags, but I just think it's a complete waste to use a bag for a mere 2 hours and then throw it out when something else can readily serve its purpose. Besides, those ziploc baggies are expensive! So my marinating chicken won't look as great in my fridge...no one really cares.

I've been finding new uses for those produce bags - they're especially great for my diaper bag. I'll grab a few extras from the freezer section (those are thicker and higher quality), and then I put them in my diaper bag for dirty clothes. When I get back, I can just toss out the bag. I also use some of the old produce bags for dirty diapers.

Am I out to replace ziploc bags with produce bags in my house? You can bet your bottom dollar NOT. I won't be putting cereal in old produce bags anytime soon, nor will I be putting my sandwiches in them. But for jobs like holding clothing or marinating chicken...I just don't see why not.