Reusable fabric bags are a big help for trips to the grocery store, but you're not limited to just using them for supermarket outings. They're incredibly useful in a number of situations. For example, take along a canvas bag tote or two on an excursion to the clothing store. Rather than letting the cashier stuff your brand new threads into a plastic store bag, present your cloth bag to take your items home in.
Or, bring your reusable bags to the farmer's market. A spacious canvas sack is the perfect companion to hold that organic honey and those handcrafted wind chimes while you keep browsing for home-grown produce, artisanal soaps, and folksy artwork.