According to the EPA, more than 380 BILLION plastic bags are used in the U.S. annually -- and an
estimated 100 billion are thrown away each year. Most clog landfills, but many end up snagged on trees and fences as an ugly reminder of our disposable society - yuk.

For the eco-minded shopper, reusable 100% cotton minusbags are the perfect alternative to plastic grocery bags. Created with a modern design sensibility, these bags demonstrate that you don't need to forsake style for sustainability.

$16 at minusbags.com

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These resin bracelets from Jessica Kagan Cushman feature witty sayings and pop culture references like "You're not the boss of me" and "Does this bracelet make me look fat?" They look fantastic alone or in stacks or layered with other bangles. The bracelets are a fun conversation piece and can be worn on any occasion.

$130 at singer22.com

Quite possibly the most stylish office accessory around, the Audrey File Tote  bears a pile of work without being a burden. A graceful and refined alternative to a briefcase, it carries and organizes your folders and documents in five durable pockets. Looking more like a designer handbag than a file folder, it features a sleek coated exterior with stylish embossed detail, interior pattern, and detachable leather straps. Gorgeous!  Available in white or black, five files or eight files.

$58 to $70 at wishingfish.com

Everyone at StyleBakery.com is obsessed with these composition books. Reminiscent of your grade school notebook but decidedly more grown up and useful, they feature convenient space on each page to write date, topic, "Things to Do," and "Things to Remember" to keep your thoughts organized. Perforated pages and corner tabs add to the list of things we love while a sturdy cover makes it easy to write notes anywhere. Available in 4 colors.

$13.99 at knockknock.biz

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Combine the fresh scent of a Bounce dryer sheet with the pick-up power of a lint roller and you have this genius new product. With each roll, scented microdots infuse fabrics with laundry freshness, while the tape removes lint and pet hair. A must-have addition for every closet, car, desk drawer, suitcase, etc. It even comes with a protective cover to keep the outermost layer sticky.

$4.99 at lnt.com

This brilliant accessory allows you to wear your non-maternity jeans longer. Available in several cute prints and solids, it snaps around your belt loops to add precious inches to your waistline.

$22 at mybbuckles.com

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Traveling with kids is never easy. We found this online travel store which promises to turn your kids into happy, patient travelers with a finely edited selection of creative toys, books, games, backpacks and more to keep your kids occupied (and keep you sane) whenever you're on the road.

This knitting set contains yarn, needles and complete instructions for making a scarf - a great way to make those car trips fly by. For ages 6 and up, but fun for Moms too.

$18.95 at madallie.com

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It's about time someone put together the ultimate "fashion emergency" kit! The personal stylists at CoutureCandy.com have assembled over 10 professional fashion fixes in one easy carry-all to help keep your couture under control. Included are Hollywood Fashion Tape and Tag Tamers, Foot Petals and Miss Oops - (StyleBakery favorites!) as well as Static Guard, hem tape, lint roller, sewing kit and more. No stylish girl should be without these secret weapons.

$60 at couturecandy.com

Double stick tape is a must for taming stray bra straps, keeping plunging necklines in check or hemming pants. This red carpet set should be in every well-dressed woman's wardrobe. It includes specially cut shapes designed for everything from strapless styles, shoe and spaghetti straps and more. Armed with this, you can prevent any fashion emergency.

$8.95 at amazon.com

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