I always carry a handmade (from leftover scrap fabric) bento or bandana or scarf in my bag for impromptu bulk buys. It saves me from trying to carry a couple of bagels home for lunch in my hand or passing up a treat of bulk chocolate covered cherries. :) I dug out a couple of "special" little scarves that I'd previously thought too special to use (except for tied around my neck, which I almost never do). It is nice to see these a little bit more often! Now (along with a few sewn bentos) I have a little stash, + I can put a clean one into my purse as soon as I use one.
Above, I've shown how I quickly + easily tie a scarf into a useful little container. Tie loose knots in opposite corners, add the treat into the pouch formed, + tie the untied corners together. The scarf takes up almost no space in my bag + could also be used as a napkin, handkerchief, paper towel (after washing hands), or scarf to tie back unruly hair...and I can always tie it around my neck too. :)
About once per week, I wash these used bentos + scarves along with my grocery bulk bags (turned inside out), kitchen towels + washcloths.
Love,
Jane
Above, I've shown how I quickly + easily tie a scarf into a useful little container. Tie loose knots in opposite corners, add the treat into the pouch formed, + tie the untied corners together. The scarf takes up almost no space in my bag + could also be used as a napkin, handkerchief, paper towel (after washing hands), or scarf to tie back unruly hair...and I can always tie it around my neck too. :)
About once per week, I wash these used bentos + scarves along with my grocery bulk bags (turned inside out), kitchen towels + washcloths.
Love,
Jane
