We couldn’t help but notice Target’s new, reusable red shopping bags on our latest trip to one of our fav stores. The non-woven polypropylene fabric bag comes in Target’s standard red color with an adorable bird and tree graphic on it (a refreshing change from a company’s logo). The bag has a flat, stiff bottom which folds nicely and snaps together for easy storage. In fact it’s perfectly map-sized so you can throw it in your glove compartment box or pop it in your tote.

At $1.49 you can easily afford to stash several in your car or purse, although the bags are available in Target stores only. Reusable bags are total fashion statement (see: Canvas Shopping Bags: the New Black ), a welcome departure from $2000 designer bags.

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