When you’re trying to downsize and
live life with no more than 100 possessions,
the first step is to stop buying stuff.
The next step is to edit the things you already have.
For me, that included a few painful (but enlightening) hours going through all the handbags I own. Guess what: I had a ton of handbags, and none of them were exactly right for any particular occasion. So, after editing, I still needed one big, multi-purpose beach-style bag for when I’m traveling by bike.
I’ve implemented the one in/one out rule for myself, meaning that for every new thing that I acquire, something must go. In this case, it will be one in/fifteen or twenty out! Yay!
Since it’s important to know where your stuff comes from,
I wanted something handmade and recycled/upcycled.
Look what I found on Etsy!
Recycled Suit Multi-Purpose Bag/Backpack by MyGreenMonkeyDesigns
Of course I couldn’t resist this Red Star Recycled Sail Tote by Reiter8
Gotta Love Coffee! Recycled Coffee Sack Extra Large Tote by JungleJute
And, of course, we’ve got to do a plug for cycling! Recycled Cotton Canvas “Lone Cyclist” Tote by TheCraftPantry
One more cool bike-basket thing, which may or may not be something I need:
Roll-Up Picnic Blanket by ThingsBySLO
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Ooh, I love the look of that first one, but those tiny little straps would cut into your shoulders if you put anything remotely heavy/bulky in it! Which one did you pick?
Ironically, none. I hover over that “Add to Cart” button and then I think, “But I make handbags! Why don’t I just make myself one?” The answer, of course, is that I like other people’s art better. I’ll settle on one eventually.