I think I'm Starting the revolution.

Now more then ever, as many other conscious Americans have realized, we must now take care of our planet. (Whether of not you think Al Gore is a complete hack or a genius deserving of his nobel peace prize.)

So I have been doing my part. And not because I have been pushed. But because I always have. I was raised in northern california where recycling is a must and my brother at a young age realized his life goal was to become a pelican saver (which never came to fruition...yet).

All this to say Tad and I have been recently changing our lifestyle to reduce our carbon footprint. Recycling (well, we've always done that), reducing the amount of paper napkins used, using reusable shopping bags. Responsible citizenship, Nothing ground-breaking, except if you live in Bakersfield.

Especially using reusable grocery bags.

The funniest thing is going shopping and when I pull out my cute little reusable tote bags I get varying results:
1.) A look of confusion.
2.) "Whats that for?"
3.) Did you want to buy that? (NO LADY ITS MINE!)
4.) A search for a barcode or tag.

But every time I have to explain that these bags are mine, and I would like my purchases to be placed inside.

So if you are trying to save the planet like me in a world that doesn't understand what carbon footprint is... Raise your lime green octopus tote with me and together we can green this city!





****UPDATE**** Costco knows what's up... they are awesome and we had a conversation about what types of reusable bags are best. ITS SPREADING....