Comments on: Handkerchief Project Starts Today

By: KYouell

KYouell — Mon, 21 Jul 2008 02:56:11 +0000

Having 2 kids under 4 I can’t believe I didn’t think of this. Is it so obvious that I should be doing this that I just couldn’t see the forest for the trees–that I’m killing wiping them up with baby wipes? Duh.

By: Luke

Luke — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 16:16:03 +0000

Sweet! Like Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy where everyone always carried a towel! A better alternative to drying my hands on my pants…thanks & good luck!

By: Emily

Emily — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 15:17:20 +0000

Good luck with your project! I hope you update us with how you do, and I might actually join you in the handkercheif project.

By: Valeria Vincent Sancisi

Valeria Vincent Sancisi — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 06:48:26 +0000

I have, not always, but often wrap any fruit that I bring for lunch with cloth napkins so they don’t bruise in transit, same when i need to carry food, picknick items…

the Japanese often wrap their belongings in a furoski (sp), a large, often Shibori (Tie dye!) kercheifs and carry them like a basket by holding the tied bundle by the knot….

Another eco habit i am training myself is to get the shopping bag back in the car, and then to remember to bring it in the store when I grocery shop!

So i can relate to your story about making new habits… I find your blog charming and much like the wonderful charming time I had spent in Portland..
Thank you!
Valeria

By: Matt

Matt — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 04:27:07 +0000

I use a handkerchief while backpacking. Since my daughter was born, a little over two years ago, I don’t leave home without it. The piece of fabric comes in handy when cleaning up spills, as an emergency bib, whatever.

By: Chris

Chris — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 03:24:00 +0000

I was looking for ideas of free things to do with toddlers and just found your site today. And already a bonus - the handkerchief project! It could catch on! Thanks for sharing a great idea. Good luck at work.

By: natty

natty — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 17:38:49 +0000

i like saying the word ‘handkerchief’ - does that count? hehe

By: Nancy S

Nancy S — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 16:18:56 +0000

I recently spent time with a friend whose son and wife live in Japan. She gave me a small towel with a loop for my toddler granddaughter to use to dry her hands at my house. All children in Japan have such a towel that they hang near the sink at school.

I’m thinking of getting out some of my handkerchiefs and joining you in the Handkerchief Project! Also planning to make a basket of cloth napkins this summer–random prints to use up fabric scraps and replace the occasional paper napkin my husband and I still use.