Momma Kiss: I'm a genius.

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!

Labels: Family, headcase, make sure you miss me, random, yes that's all you're getting

33 Comments:

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
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
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
Ashley said...: Sweet Deal Momma. Great idea =) Genius? AbsoFreakinglutely!; 7/3/11, 2:17 PM
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
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 said...: Sometimes prices make me cry ...; 7/3/11, 2:52 PM
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
The Suburban Princess said...: This comment has been removed by the author.; 7/3/11, 4:43 PM
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
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
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
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
Alison said...: Very cute bag! Eco-friendly too :); 7/3/11, 9:55 PM
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
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
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
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
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
Diane said...: Super smart, Momma! Love this idea!; 7/5/11, 2:15 PM
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 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
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
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
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 said...: You ARE a genius!! I totally re-use the expensive gift bags my kids get!!!; 7/6/11, 1:34 AM
Ducky said...: *standing ovation*

You.are.awesome

Period.; 7/6/11, 2:37 AM
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
jacqui said...: How have I never thought of this brilliant idea??; 7/6/11, 10:50 AM
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
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
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 said...: Brilliant! Not that I ever doubted you!; 7/8/11, 12:45 AM

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