Michelle My Bell Posted March 21, 2010 Share Posted March 21, 2010 I am going to the Midwest Homeschool Convention and yesterday when I was at IKEA I bought this for $19.99: It is VERY lightweight and can hold 2-3 reusable grocery bags. It is IDEAL for the convention since it also small and easy to manuever unlike the ones with the large box on the bottom. I also found the plastic ones break easily. Notice the hook on the top to hold another bag seperate from one on the bottom. Ikea also sells this for 4.99: You can also buy straps at Ikea. There is an Ikea somewhat near the conference if you don't have one near you. I wanted to share because I KNOW how heavy those books and materials can get. BONUS: You can use it to haul your library books back and forth!!! LOL Michelle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lauracolumbus Posted March 21, 2010 Share Posted March 21, 2010 Now that is funny. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted March 21, 2010 Share Posted March 21, 2010 Now people will know how to recognize you. Unless everyone else buys runs out and buys one. But at least you'll know that they come to this forum. It's much more visible than a WTM pin.:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OnTheBrink Posted March 21, 2010 Share Posted March 21, 2010 That's so neat! I wish I had an IKEA closer than 200 miles. :glare: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ciyates Posted March 21, 2010 Share Posted March 21, 2010 Ohh I love it. I am going to have to get one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hsbaby Posted March 21, 2010 Share Posted March 21, 2010 Well, we don't have a local IKEA, but this is a good reminder to me to be more prepared for our local convention. Last year I went with nothing to carry anything in and 3 kids...one of which was in a stroller. It was nearly impossible to maneuver that thing between the crowds and displays!! This time I will have a babysitter and something to haul all my goodies!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Robyn Posted March 21, 2010 Share Posted March 21, 2010 Do they have special deals at conventions? I am planning to go to the Midwest Convention too, but I wasn't planning on buying anything. I figured it would give me a chance to look at things I'm curious about and if I wanted to buy them I would still get them online. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ladydusk Posted March 22, 2010 Share Posted March 22, 2010 You don't pay shipping if you buy at conference. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michelle My Bell Posted March 22, 2010 Author Share Posted March 22, 2010 (edited) I always like to buy a few things because I am impatient and it is fun to look at stuff in my hotel room. Also, I will be bringing my lunch and I will pull it around with me. LOL Go ahead and say "Hi" to me when you see me with my Ikea cart! Michelle Edited March 22, 2010 by Michelle My Bell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrincessAriel Posted March 22, 2010 Share Posted March 22, 2010 It sure sounds like a great idea but at the conferences I attend these types of things are banned, as well as strollers, or anything on wheels. They do have stations where you can "check" your purchases for a small fee. They are banned due to insurance reasons by the individual facilities where the conferences are held. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michelle My Bell Posted March 22, 2010 Author Share Posted March 22, 2010 Yes I wondered if we could take a rolling cart as they are banned to some I have been to. I checked the Midwest Conventions site and they are allowed. Michelle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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