Get 'em a Goodie Bag

They say that the way to a man’s heart is through his stomach, but I think the love of food is pretty gender equal. If you love someone, chances are you know what some of their favorites are. So grab your reusable tote and take a trip through the grocery store looking for treats they like a lot or some they may not get to appreciate very often. To make it really special, deliver it in their very own reusable bag.

You can get a recycled cotton tote bag from ECOBAGS for $10. Plus, the more you buy, the less expensive they get, so you can afford to feed a lot of your friends and family if you can afford to fill the bags. On the downside, there’s not a lot of flair to these bags so if you’re looking for something with a little more style, you may have to look around some more.

Zazzle has a variety of tote bags that start at just over $10 and top out around $27. The cool thing about them is not only that that have some organic cotton selections, but they also have some really great designs. My personal favorite is the “I’m not a plastic bag” design. If you’re going to something that will have an impact, you might as well spread the message to increase the impact.

If your tastes are a little more refined and you still want to spread the message, check out this organic cotton tote bag from Nimli. It’s a bit more expensive at $38, but your loved ones are worth it. Besides, the “Stop Using Plastic Bags” message is loud and clear.

But if you want to best deal on a bag with a clever, tongue-in-cheek message, get the “neither” bag from Green Kit.  This 100% natural cotton TerraTote bag is now a limited edition item as they have stopped producing them. Originally, priced at $10, you can get them for $5 while supplies last.

So if you want a gift that keeps on giving, this is a good way to go. You give them something they can use again and again. You’ll save who-knows-how-many bags from being thrown away. You get to fill it with all kinds of good stuff. And if you’re feeling really creative, you can fill it with ingredients for the meal you’re going to cook them.