Hi Everyone!
I’ve been talking a lot lately about environmental awareneess, reducing waste, and being mindlful of our carbon footprint in our home. We definitely have room for improvement, but we’ve put several things into practice over the years to try to be as envitonmentally conscious as possible. For us we’ve found that it isn’t necessarily major changes (like investing in solar panels) that have had the most impact, but rather the smaller day to day adjustments that have.
We went paper napkin free about 6 years ago by switching to cloth napkins and it was A LOT easier than I expected! Another change we made around that time was to committ to being a plastic bag free home. I cant even tell you how big of a difference in waste its made. It helps that our state charges for plastic bags at the grocery store, but even still it was a bit of a no brainer for us. I’m always thrown for a complete loop when I travel outside of CA and make a stop at the store to discover that plastic bags are both free, AND given in over abundance.
It’s become such a part of daily life now that we keep tons of reusable shopper bags and baskets in both of our vehicles, the kitchen pantry, even by the front door so we never forget to take them with us on a run to the market. I find its always easier to make something part of your routine when you love it, so I really like to invest a bit on options I think are beautiful, love to carry, and like to display in our home. We have several of styles…from canvas totes to handwoven African baskets, and since they get reused daily I never feel like Ive wasted money, or have guilt around spending more than just a few bucks on them. I recently shared my newest addition on IG and I love it so much.
I’d been wanting a string shopper bag for a few months and when I saw this one from The Dharma Door I just had to have it. It so perfect for quick trips to the market for produce or small pantry items, and the thick hemp material makes it much sturdier than some of the other styles I’ve seen.
There are SO MANY options out there, but my favorites are a classic canvas tote, an African bolga basket, a woven beach bag style tote, something a bit unique that can also double as a purse or day bag, and a lightweight mesh or string style bag. Several people asked me to share some suggestions on a few styles and options, so I put together a little roundup.
1. Amazon 2. Baskets From Africa 3. Nordstrom 4. The Dharma Door 5. Sur La Table
I genuinely feel like one of the easiest and most inexpensive yet impactful things you can do to reduce waste is to BYOB (bring your own bag) , and to help with that my friends over at The Dharma Door are offering up one of theirs to one of you! I’m always so grateful to be able to partner with companies I love and The Dharma Door is a definite favorite.
Up For Grabs: A Hemp or Jute String Bag of your choice from The Dharma Door.
How to Enter: Head over to the The Dharma Door’s website and take a look at their hemp and jute string bag options. Then leave a comment on this post saying “STRING ME” and let me now which style you would love to win.
Contest Details: Giveaway Ends Friday, August, 10 at 10:00 pm PST. Contest open to US Residents only. Winner will be announced here and on IG on Monday August 13. Good Luck everyone!
A Little Something Extra: As an added bonus my friends over at The Dharma Door are offering 25% off ANYTHING in their shop until September 1st for my readers with code SGSTYLE25!
You guys! They have so many amazing things. They are one of my absolute favorite ethical brands so definitely check them out. We have a few things from them in our home and I can’t recommend them enough.
We are always striving to reduce as much waste as possible in #thecottagebungalow and we cant wait to find even more ways to do so.
Until next time friends…
Lisa says
String me! I love the Dominica tote – so elegant and gorgeous. I have been looking for a bag that looks summery but not too beachy for ages, so that I can carry it around the city.
Julie lay says
Indigo string me!
Angela Murphy says
Hi Shavonda! String me. I love the jute natural string bag with the leather handle.
Monique Johnson says
STRING ME! I love the indigo string bag with leather strap and the Saba. I’ve always kept a stock of reusable bags in my truck specifically for grocery shopping but these stylish bags motivate me to start using reusable bags at others stores
Kate chapman says
String me! I would love any!! Maybe indigo ?
Lakeesha says
String Me
I love the Charcoal Jute String Bag and The Joni!
Lauren S. says
STRING ME!!
These are all so cute!! I loveee the Dominica bag or the Jute jumbo tote in charcoal! ?
C. Hammond says
String me ~ love th indigo jute with leather handles.
Veronica says
STRING ME
HI!!! Loving that Domunica bag! See it being super versatile. ?
Margo says
Hi Shavonda!
STRING ME! Love the Jute String Bag in indigo. Those leather handles are swoon worthy.
Tiffany buddenbaum says
STRING ME!!!!! I love everything but especially the indigo Jute String bag and charcoal hemp bag and the carly bag.
Katrina says
String me! The jute string bag in indigo with brown leather handles is beautiful.
Carly F. says
STRING ME! I’m digging that jumbo hemp string bag in charcoal.
Alicia Vargas says
String me girl!! Love the natural jute string bag with brown leather handle. ?
Erica T. says
String me the jumbo hemp string bag in charcoal please!!!!!
Kathryn Vivenzio says
String me! Jumbo hemp string bag in charcoal
Amy says
String me large hemp bag in charcoal
Naimah says
STRING ME! I would absolutely love the Jumbo Hemp String Bag in charcol. I would never forget to take it with me ☺
Lily says
STRING ME, please! I am in love with the Jute String Bag – Indigo with Brown Leather Handle. Thanks for the fun giveaway.
Julia says
Aloha Shavonda!
String Me!
I love the Stevie bag! So beautiful with the jute macrame!
Janay Hammons says
STRING ME! I love the Charcoal Jumbo Hemp Strong Bag!
Diane Butler says
Hi Shavonda, STRING ME! I love the Jute String Bag in Indigo with Brown Leather Handle. Have been following you for a while. Love what you are doing for your place. Thanks for the give away.
Nicole Boyer says
Happy Thursday! You’re the sweetest for setting up this giveaway!!!
STRING ME 🙂
The Jute Natural String Bag is beautiful! I love the idea of having a cute bag to carry my goods – even if I don’t win I’m going to be searching/shopping your suggestions.
Ineta says
STRING ME!
I love the JUMBO Hemp String Bag ( black/charcoal or natural ) – it is so beautiful!!!!
Sheree says
Hi Shavonda!
STRING ME
I would love to win the Jute String Bag – Indigo with Brown Leather Handle.
We have a small Farmer’s Market here in Pasadena every Saturday and I am always trying to figure which bag to bring. Like you we don’t use plastic bags, and they don’t give them out at the grocer store, but with that said I have quite a few alternative bags but with store logo’s, etc. I would like something that is uniquely subtle, artistic and simple. The Jute String Bag is perfect!
Kristy says
STRING ME. The natural jute with the leather handles has been haunting me since you first shared your string bag. Loooove it.
June says
Oh please yes, string me. Maybe the Saba bag? Or the Joni? Or the jumbo in indigo? i can’t pick just one. Why must I pick just one?
Liz K. says
Hi, Shavonda! I enjoyed your talk on the YHL podcast, and am having fun catching up on your blog. 🙂
String me! I really like the Jumbo Hemp String Bag in Indigo. So pretty.
Amy KS says
STRING ME. I love using reusable bags and have been for over 10 years. I love the indigo hemp string bag. I may need to buy myself one of the pacific totes though. They look awesome and would be a step up from my Whole Foods Reusables?
dean says
STRING ME! Hi, I’d love the jumbo hemp string bag. Looks like it’d be perfect for produce. I’ll admit a grab a plastic produce bag for every piece of produce which I know is horrible!!
Tisha Hinds says
Hello. Please string me. I wiuld like the jumbo hemp bag in indigo.
Chanae says
String me! Please.
Loving the string awesomeness in charcoal.
Jenna Miller says
Hi Shavonda! STRING ME… I really love the Natural Jumbo Hemp String Bag. Thank you for the giveaway!
Katy says
Hey Shavonda! I’m glad YHL introduced me to your blog/instagram.
STRING ME! I’d love to have the Indigo Jute String bag. Thank you, and have a great Thursday!
Courtney says
Hey Shavonda!
STRING ME! I’m loving the jumbo hemp string bag in charcoal!
Thanks so much-
Meka Oliver says
Hello Shavonda! STING ME! I would love the jumbo hemp string bag in charcoal.
Please and Thank you
Susan Altfeld says
String me! With the Saba tote
Edith says
String me!!
I really love the hemp string bag. No leather since I’m vegan. Also eating a plant based diet is one of the best things one can do for the planet.
Cherie says
String me! I’m in love with the Jumbo hemp string Natural bag! Thanks bunches!!!
Annette says
STRING ME Dominica Tote
Katrina says
STRING ME! I love the Indigo Jute String Bag with the Leather Handle. It would be perfect for my weeklyfarmers market trip!
Jocelyn says
Hello, and thank you for this giveaway!! I hope I get lucky!!!
SRTING ME! And I would love the JUMBO Hemp String Bag – Natural.
Good luck, everyone ✨?
Maggie I. says
String me! I adore the JUMBO Hemp String Bag in Indigo.
Thank you!
Amy says
Hello and STRING ME! This is a great giveaway since all the bags are SO GOOD! My fave is the Jute String Bag – Natural with Brown Leather Handle. Thanks!
Rachel Roberts says
STRING ME!! I love ❤️ the hemp style in natural!!
Marissa Hoover says
String meeeeee! Por favor! I love love the Jumbo Hemp String Bag – Natural. I’ve just found you and boy am I happy I did! Good luck y’all!
S. SParks says
STRING ME! I’m loving Jumbo Hemp Bag in Charcoal!!!!
Cheryl McInerney says
String me. I’d love a black bag. Good luck everyone.
nora says
string me!!! do i have to choose??? they are all so gorgeous. i’d love the jute string bag in indigo. perfect for shopping. thank you for the fun giveaway! fingers crossed! xoxo.
Jenn says
Hi!! String me with the jumbo natural bag and I would be over the moon. The handles … leather or the twisted?! So many good options! Just found you via YHL podcast. Love what you’re doing here.
Teresa M says
STRING ME!! I would enjoy adding the JUMBO hemp bag in the *indigo* to my World collection of shopping bags. ????
Jheanell Melhado says
String Me! I am going the more environmentally safe route and this beautiful bag would really motivate me to go all the way!
Jheanell Melhado says
Edit: I love the large charcoal bag!
devoynne says
hiiii! “string me!” i agree, this a relatively easy way to have a positive impact on our environment. i adore the jumbo hemp string bag in charcoal. also, did you peep the carly bag? too cute!
Darnetha says
STRING ME! I really like the jute string bag in natural with brown leather handles!
Ann Nordquist says
“STRING ME” I’m in love with the JUMBO hemp string bag in charcoal!! It’s gorgeous ✨?
Corinne says
STRING ME! Love the Jute string bag indigo with brown leather handle.
Althea Palacios says
STRINGGGGGGGGG MEEE!
Hey Shavonda, the jumbo charcoal hemp string bag is FIRE!!! I love it!♡
Inga Jolivet says
Hi Shavonda! ???? “STRING ME” If I am chosen, I would like the Jumbo Hemp String Bag in Charcoal.????
Karen Webster says
String Me!!!! I love the Jute bag in Indigo. It would be great for a quick trip to the grocery store.
Alicia says
String me! Looooove the indigo jute bag with leather handles!
Natalie says
Hey girl hey! String Me! The jumbo hemp string bag in charcoal is gorg…I love the leather detail too.
Vale Cervarich says
String Me! Saba is BAE but I think for me, Carly wins. Xoxoxo fingers crossed!!
Kristina says
Hi Shavonda! String Me! I absolutely adore the Jute String Bag – Indigo with Brown Leather Handle!
Mayra says
STRING ME (and let it be the Carly bag please and thank you!!)
Jennifer caravantes says
STRING ME! PLEASE! I’m loving the black/charcoal jumbo hemp string bag! Thanks for the coupon code and for this giveaway! ?
Sheryl Kiefer says
STRING ME. Love the Dominica Tote!
Risa De Groff says
String Me. I would love the Jute String Bag in Indigo with Brown Leather Handle. It is perfection.
Ebba says
String me! I’m loving the jute string bag with leather handle, with the contrast in colors and texture. So glad to have found your blog through Young House Love.
Lisa Waller says
String me! I love the natural hemp bag!
Leah (@farmastyle) says
Hi Sweet Shavonda! String me please, with a natural jute bag/leather strap;) xxxooo
Thank you!!!
Debbie O says
Hi! String me! I love the natural hemp string bag. Also loving their other stuff – thanks for the recommendation. Love especially the wall hangings and bamboo bowls! Thanks for the discount code! 🙂
Jenny Moran says
String me! My favorite is the indigo jute bag with leather handles.
Thanks for writing about being mindful of waste in your home. It’s an ongoing mission in our house and I’m always looking for new products that help.
Morgan Gomez says
String me! I like the natural jute with brown handles. I love looking for waste reducing options
Andrea M. says
Hi Shavonda!
STRING ME! I would love to go shopping with the Jute String Bag-Indigo with Brown leather?. My hubby hasn’t gotten on the plastic free train yet so I hoping to add more reusable bag to our collection to get him onboard!
Julie Martinez says
String me! I love that you are hilighting this! Reducing waste is sooo important. If I should be so lucky as to be picked, I would love the indigo with leather straps. Thank you!
Megan P says
Hi Shavonda! STRING ME! I love the Jute String Bag – Natural with Brown Leather Handle. I am always trying to work on being better about bringing less plastic into my home – and I have so far yet to go!
Thanks!
crystal says
??STRING ME??
i have been having VISIONS of that jumbo hemp string bag in charcoal since you did your unboxing a few weeks ago! so beautiful! will be using that code if this here giveaway falls through ?
Amal says
String me! Happy Wendesday Lovely! Thank you for joining in on the reduce waste conversation!
Love the jute sting bag in indigo! Simply stunning!!
Also love the way you have added them to your entry, functional and pretty!
Jackie says
Hi Shavonda, I watched the podcast you did with YoungHouseLove, and now I have your site saved! Please STRING ME with the Jumbo Hemp String Bag in Charcoal. It looks both cool and functional.
jenna says
Happy Wednesday! I love this post! I am trying diligently to remove all plastic possible from my life, and I went the cloth napkin route also. There are so many simple habits we can incorporate to reduce our consumption and footprint.
I recently discovered your blog and IG and I’m kind of swooning 🙂
Janet Riordan says
STRING ME If I had to choose, which would be difficult, I’d go with the Saba Tote. THANKS, SHAVONDA!
Jennifer says
STRING ME!! I love the indigo jute string bag with leather strap. 🙂
Danielle says
String Me! I love the Dominica Tote – so beautiful!
Years ago a friend gifted me a stack of Whole Foods reusable bags and they’re still going strong. I also have a couple of really big reusable bags from Aldi and those can pack a ton in. I always have to remind the grocery store bagger not to be afraid to really load it up!
Carrie Council says
Hi Shavanda! String me! I’m a fan of my bolga basket for going to the farmer’s market but a jute string bag would be amazing for the grocery store. Thanks for the giveaway!
karen M says
String Me….I like the natural Joni Bag. I just watched a pbs show about plastic. In the world only 9% of plastic is recycled. It is certainly killing the oceans. We’ve got to do better , just say no to plastic.
Amy says
Hello from MN! String me!! I <3 the Jumbo Indigo Hemp bag. 🙂
Erin says
String me! I absolutely love the charcoal Jumbo hemp string bag that you have. I used to live in Austin, TX, and they didn’t do plastic bags at the store, so you had to bring your own or buy paper. Since moving, I have gotten out of the habit, and I love the idea of buying some bags that you really love as motivation.
Love your blog!
Haley says
STRING ME! These are so cute! I’m loving the Jumbo hemp string bag in Charcoal