By Kathleen Hullen
With Farmer’s Market Season in full swing, we here at PA Eats have decided to showcase some fabulous market bags that you might want to consider. In an effort to “go Green,” many consumers are opting for a more eco-friendly, fashionable and fun option rather than accumulating a wealth of plastic bags as they make their weekly trek to their local grower’s market. In your efforts to bring home the freshest produce, why don’t you start by finding some fresh arm candy to accompany you on your trip?
I Moustache You A Question!
Etsy is always a perfect “go-to” site when looking for all things fresh and fabulous. Check out this marvelous canvas bag, measuring 14” x 16.5”, perfect for the more fun and eclectic shopper. Featuring Alexander Henry’s limited edition fabric “Where’s my Stache?,” this tote is lined with a high quality muslin, ensuring its durability for this season and those to come, priced at $30.
Monogrammed Chevron Tote
Maybe it’s the sorority girl in me coming out, but everything looks better with your monogram. This adorable $12.95 find from Zazzle.com measures 15.75″h x 15.25″w and is customizable with your monogram and a light blue chevron print.
Shop for a Cause—Feed 10!
Not only is this find adorable, but it is for a great cause. For just $12.95, you receive a 15” x 15” canvas tote that reads “Help feed the children of the world.” With the purchase of this bag, you will also provide ten school meals through the UN World Food Program. In addition to the tote, this purchase comes with a small 6.25” x 6.25” burlap pouch that proudly proclaims “10,” in reference to the ten meals that you provided for children who would have otherwise gone without.
A POP(py) of Color
This tote is bright and fun, predominantly yellow and orange on one side, topped off with three silk flowers, and on the flip side a beautiful poppy print. Measuring 15 ¾” x 12”, this handmade tote is a steal at only $10 on Bonanza.com.
Ombre Catch-all
Not brave enough to dive into this ombre trend and dye your hair? Fear not! You can still try it out with this handy, stretchy tote. At the bottom, it is almost greenish-gray and fades into a beige-ish pale pink towards the top. This versatile cotton bag is flexible and durable enough to carry all of your weekly spoils from your local farmer’s market; just $39.60 at DaWanda.com.
Twin Valley Upcycling
Check out this local offering: Twin Valley Coffee is recycling their burlap sacks that transported coffee beans and giving them new life. This quirky burlap bag reinforced with cotton measures 13”x11” and can be yours for just $27. Each bag will be a bit different as each of the burlap sacks has a bit of a different design, so not only are you purchasing a locally made product, but it will be one of a kind — just like you!
And, there you have it! Six prime examples of some fun, fresh and funky arm candy to consider in your attempt to live a little greener this summer and look great while you do it. Did any of these bags strike your fancy? Love them? Hate them? Have to have them? Have you found any other fabulous bags that you would like to share? Sound off in the comments section below.
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