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Sunday, July 3, 2011

I'm a genius.

I know it's a long weekend up in here, and if I have my way, I'll be outside by the pool for ALL of it.

So I'm scheduling this - an idea to share. I'm nice like that.

We have a birthday party to go to on Saturday. It's actually one of the kids who came to Big Kiss' 6th birthday party - he fell in love with the place (mini golf, how awesome, right??)

Big Kiss is stoked and it's one of his buddies that goes to a different school - we don't see them much.

Today I was out for lunch and remembered I had to get a gift. Sadly, it didn't fit in our schedule to have my kid shop with me for his friend. He'll have to get over that.

I'm wandering the aisles of Toys R Us, picked something simple and then went to get a gift bag. Found the wall of bags, and every single one? Over $4. Four Bucks? For a throwaway bag?? And those were the plain ones, the ones with cartoons and shit all over them were at least $6.

I'm not cheap - but just couldn't see spending that kind of money on a bag the kid will rip up and toss within 2.2 seconds.

And then. I turned around and saw them. Reusable bags! Cute ones! AND?? Only $1.29!

Tossed the gift inside - Big Kiss will make a card - Buddy will get a bag to carry his swim crap around. Or his toys. Or whatever, I don't care.



Cute right?

I'm a genius. I know it.

Hope y'all are having a fab weekend like me (don't be jealous).

God Bless America!

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33 Comments:

Blogger Kelly said...

You are Brilliant! AND it is a cute bag to boot.

I hate that all this wrapping crap is so expensive!!

7/3/11, 12:14 PM  
Blogger The Random Blogette said...

I LOVE those bags! I get them for ever kid I know. It is kind of crazy that they are so cheap. You just can't pass it up! I actually just got that bag for a friend's kid for his first birthday. What little boy doesn't love dinosaurs!?

7/3/11, 1:21 PM  
Anonymous tulpen said...

I AM cheap. Insanely so.

I reuse those expensive gift bags all the time.

And I LOVE that monster one you found!

Well done!

Happy 4th!

7/3/11, 1:44 PM  
Blogger Ashley said...

Sweet Deal Momma. Great idea =) Genius? AbsoFreakinglutely!

7/3/11, 2:17 PM  
Blogger Julie said...

All I want for my next birthday is a gift certificate for Botox or a Brazilian or both.

In a blur reusable bag with a dinosaur on it.

Perfection.

7/3/11, 2:23 PM  
Anonymous Jean Has Been Shopping said...

You are a genius! That's perfect! My girls love reusable bags, and so do I!

7/3/11, 2:30 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Sometimes prices make me cry ...

7/3/11, 2:52 PM  
Anonymous Erin I'm Gonna Kill Him said...

I'm going to put a sniper on the roof of your Target.

7/3/11, 4:41 PM  
Blogger The Suburban Princess said...

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7/3/11, 4:43 PM  
Blogger The Suburban Princess said...

Great idea! The cost of disposable gift wrapping is outrageous.

Because of my mother, I'm the kind of girl that saves & reuses the pretty bows.

7/3/11, 4:43 PM  
Blogger Ali - My Suitcase Full of Tricks said...

I did that once! I was thinking the same thing. Here's my tip. I always buy gift cards. Very few exceptions to that. I buy a little bucket from the Target dollar section and instead of spending for a card, I just use the bucket, throw in a piece of tissue paper and make a little tag for the handle that says it's from us. Depending on whether the bucket has a print, sometimes I write the birthday kid's name on it. Pretty cute presentation for just a dollar. Maybe I need to do a post about it. (stealing)

7/3/11, 5:16 PM  
Anonymous Kimberly hopped up on pain killers said...

Oh thank you wise one. God bless MK...I mean and America ;)

7/3/11, 6:47 PM  
Blogger Kimberly said...

Those gift bags? Are insanely expensive! I either buy a reusable one or a gift bag from the dollar store. But $6 for a bag? Ick!

7/3/11, 9:53 PM  
Blogger Alison said...

Very cute bag! Eco-friendly too :)

7/3/11, 9:55 PM  
Anonymous Kim said...

You are a genius -- especially b/c I've been doing this for a year now and you've obviously finally gotten the memo ;) Hope you're having a blast of a weekend! (and are Friday Flip offs going to make a come back? B/c I could seriously use some major flippage.)

7/4/11, 7:01 AM  
Blogger Leigh said...

So smart!! I am going to pick some cute ones up when I see them just for this reason now! I knew we kept you around for a reason! :)

7/4/11, 10:51 AM  
Blogger John said...

I'm not cheap, well, except when I'm buying myself wine, but I'm with you on the "too damn expensive gift bags." While I'm a half-decent shopper for gifts, I'm a shitty ass present-wrapper.

I've actually been avoiding Toys R' Us specifically because of the "too damn expensive gift bags," and I'm way too lazy to get a gift somewhere and go somewhere else for a gift bag (and buying bags ahead of time requires forethought).

7/4/11, 3:30 PM  
Blogger Jessica said...

You are a genius.

But what I always do...buy a gift card. Requires no trip to Toy's R Us because they can be purchased at the grocery store and requires no wrapping. Extra genius.

7/5/11, 3:04 AM  
Blogger Stephanie Faris said...

I wouldn't have thought of doing that. Great idea!!! Although our grocery stores' reusable bags aren't nearly that cute.

7/5/11, 11:46 AM  
Blogger Diane said...

Super smart, Momma! Love this idea!

7/5/11, 2:15 PM  
Blogger Mommy Shorts said...

You are indeed a freakin' genius. Who wouldn't prefer a reusable environmentally friendly dinosaur bag over some lame paper happy birthday land fill filler??

7/5/11, 3:17 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

I hate expensive gift bags, suck at wrapping paper...and you just gave me a wonderful idea! Brilliant.

7/5/11, 7:47 PM  
Blogger The Sisters' Hood said...

http://www.orientaltrading.com/tote-bag-assortment-a2-14_734-11-1.fltr?xsaleSku=14/1353

check out these oh clever one!

7/5/11, 8:18 PM  
Blogger The Sisters' Hood said...

I am not clever enough to make it a link so you will have to cut and paste ;)

7/5/11, 8:19 PM  
Anonymous Sandra said...

You are a genius, and the kid's mother thanks you! Do you know how many of those paper bags I have stored in my basement. I think it's a fire hazard down there.

7/6/11, 12:17 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

You ARE a genius!! I totally re-use the expensive gift bags my kids get!!!

7/6/11, 1:34 AM  
Blogger Ducky said...

*standing ovation*

You.are.awesome

Period.

7/6/11, 2:37 AM  
Anonymous Kimberly at Rubber Chicken Madness said...

Brilliant!

It's festive, environmentally friendly and dual purpose.

I'll bet the other kid's mom was in awe of you!

7/6/11, 3:56 AM  
Anonymous jacqui said...

How have I never thought of this brilliant idea??

7/6/11, 10:50 AM  
Blogger Grumpy Grateful Mom said...

Brilliant, Oh wise one. I have never seen those reusable bags before, but I will keep an eye out. I am fundamentally against pricey gift bags also.

7/7/11, 9:28 AM  
Blogger Missy | Literal Mom said...

The over the top prices on gift bags at Toys R Us drive me crazy! I wonder if they really do make a killing on it - just based on desperation factor!

7/7/11, 5:44 PM  
Anonymous Adrienne said...

We have two of the exact same bag!! Why are these bags so much cheaper?? They are WAY better! Yes, Genius! :)

7/7/11, 9:34 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Brilliant! Not that I ever doubted you!

7/8/11, 12:45 AM  

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