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Welcome To The Sunshine State

February 26th, 2008 @ 10:31 am by Mrs. Petunia

When my FMIL volunteered to put together our OOT guest bags, I breathed a sigh a relief for myself (one less thing for me to worry about, thankfully) and when she told me she would be using nylon, machine-washable “eco-chic” BAGGU bags, I breathed a sigh of relief for the environment, too:

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The bags were purchased off Amazon.com for about $6 each: perhaps not the cheapest OOT bags, but certainly worth it, in my book, considering we’re hoping people will later use them, as she does, for grocery shopping and the like.

Supposedly, “using one Baggu for one year replaces 300 to 700 disposable bags.” They’re super cute, to boot, and come in about 15 or more colors (she went with the pink for ours!).

Ours will be filled, mostly, with Florida/beach-like goodies, like a delish rum cake and Goldfish crackers:Welcome To The Sunshine State :  wedding ft. lauderdale FloridaWelcome To The Sunshine State :  wedding ft. lauderdale GoldfisI know there’s also some sort of tropical drink in a glass container (trying to avoid plastic altogether) and a travel tin candle that smells like the ocean (purchased at Michaels for $1 each!).

I can’t claim to be the “greenest” person in the world, by a loooong shot, but the bags just made me feel like we’re doing a little something good. Every little bit helps, no?

My original plan for the bags also had me including a good old Florida mystery paperback and some sort of beach favor, like these:

Welcome To The Sunshine State :  wedding ft. lauderdale TouristWelcome To The Sunshine State :  wedding ft. lauderdale Beach TBut I just never found the time to get them, the books would have probably gotten expensive, and anyway, I know a lot of favors like the cookie cutters go unused in the end. Best to spend our money on things that are consumable, me thinks!

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7 Responses to “Welcome To The Sunshine State”

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Mrs. Emerald (message)  1,062 posts, Bumble bee

omg, brilliant!! I love your FMIL’s idea to use those nylon bags!! I’m gonna have store that in the back of my head for future use…

 
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Miss Jasmine (message)  1,170 posts, Bumble bee

I agree- I *love* the idea of using the environmentally friendly bag!

 
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beesknees (message)  719 posts, Busy bee

see if you get a bunch of Kiehls samples maybe? Especially their sunscreen. How many OOT bags- maybe if there’s oodles then Kiehls wont be so ready to hand over all the product.

Maybe include some coupons to some goofy stuff- Like the Duck tour that leaves from South Beach- or the pirate cruise from Bayfront?

I Love the idea of Carl Hiassen books! but yes- cha ching after awhile- but very creative!!

 
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jilian (message)  785 posts, Busy bee

Ohh - I’m going to order myself some of those bags. I LOVE the bright colors - just wish I could order a multi pack :)

Great idea for OOT bags. I had such a hard time coming up with ideas that I just skipped them. opps!

 
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LNickle (message)  164 posts, Blushing bee

Great idea! We’re actually using the reuseable bags that you buy at Whole Foods for $1. It’s the perfect size, cute, cheap and eco-friendly!

 
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Julia453

Such a cute idea! I love BAGGUs. I always carry a couple in my purse for unexpected trips to the grocery store.

 
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tea (message)  7,263 posts, Bee Keeper

i enjoy carl’s books…even though they’re kinda all the same [but isn't that always the case anyway?]. i think edible goodies are always the safest and most appreciated bets.

 

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Mrs. Petunia, Ft. Lauderdale Age and Occupation: 31, College Professor Fiance's Age and Occupation: 29, Engineering Student/Part-time Barista Engagement Date: December 8, 2006 Wedding Date: March 2, 2008 Venue: Riverside Hotel Blogging Since: August 6, 2007 About Me: Our original idea of running off to get married quickly turned into an event with 100+ guests once other people got involved and I, too, got swept away in the lovely madness that is wedding planning. Mr. Petunia and I are obsessed with all things World of Warcraft, Monopoly, and Nintendo, so we’re planning on including some fun “game-y” details into our wedding.

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