I suspect the “granny cart” is a right-of-passage issue — all I can say is life is better in the other side!
I live in LA and bought myself a stylish (Crate & Barre) cart 14 years ago for my weekly farmer’s market visit. They weren’t popular but I needed it. And yes, I felt like a dork the first time I used it. I had memories of being mortally embarrassed by my grandmother in Brooklyn who shuffled one down the street with hers. But the cart changed my life. Saved my back + hands, I was able to buy the cool heavy stuff I’d long avoided and made the whole experience more efficient. I quickly got over being self-conscious. I began to feel sorry for those juggling all the bags.
Funny enough, I recently noticed that there are soooo many carts now at the market. Maybe I’m a trend-setter??
Ultimately, I think women should be more kind to themselves. She who shops should be supported by a great shopping cart! Lean into your inner granny! ‘Cause older women are wiser and cooler, indeed.
Ciao Deborah! That is wild that you just responded to this now. Just this morning, after a trip to the market with my not-even-very-full backpack that wrecked my shoulders nonetheless, I finally ordered my granny cart!! Your message is the cherry on top of the situation, confirming that I did the right thing. I had a realization that I don't need the super fancy expensive one with 3 rotating wheels for stairs, but I do need 1 set of big wheels for cobblestones. You ARE a trendsetter! Yeah! Can't wait to show you all when it arrives! Thanks so much for your vote of confidence. x
I am happy with my one large shopper with a map of the NY subway that I bought at the Strand a lifetime ago. But. I don’t do the big weekly shop with the heavy stuff. Now that we live in Venice I delegated that chore to my retired husband. He bought (ok, I did all of the research & sent him to the shop with specific instructions 😉) a very fancy Andersen brand carrello. We called it the Cadillac. It has a freezer bag & very sturdy & smooth wheels. He loves it. He is thinking about getting a slightly less fancy & lighter version for smaller & closer market runs.
You are calling it the Cadillac! 😂 I love ti! You have inspired me, Gillian. I’m heading out to the internet to research this Anderson cart right this minute. ❤️
well, we don’t have cars here 😉 It is not the cheapest option, but Venetians I trust (& are also the most stylish) recommended that brand as the workhorse
I suspect the “granny cart” is a right-of-passage issue — all I can say is life is better in the other side!
I live in LA and bought myself a stylish (Crate & Barre) cart 14 years ago for my weekly farmer’s market visit. They weren’t popular but I needed it. And yes, I felt like a dork the first time I used it. I had memories of being mortally embarrassed by my grandmother in Brooklyn who shuffled one down the street with hers. But the cart changed my life. Saved my back + hands, I was able to buy the cool heavy stuff I’d long avoided and made the whole experience more efficient. I quickly got over being self-conscious. I began to feel sorry for those juggling all the bags.
Funny enough, I recently noticed that there are soooo many carts now at the market. Maybe I’m a trend-setter??
Ultimately, I think women should be more kind to themselves. She who shops should be supported by a great shopping cart! Lean into your inner granny! ‘Cause older women are wiser and cooler, indeed.
Ciao Deborah! That is wild that you just responded to this now. Just this morning, after a trip to the market with my not-even-very-full backpack that wrecked my shoulders nonetheless, I finally ordered my granny cart!! Your message is the cherry on top of the situation, confirming that I did the right thing. I had a realization that I don't need the super fancy expensive one with 3 rotating wheels for stairs, but I do need 1 set of big wheels for cobblestones. You ARE a trendsetter! Yeah! Can't wait to show you all when it arrives! Thanks so much for your vote of confidence. x
I am happy with my one large shopper with a map of the NY subway that I bought at the Strand a lifetime ago. But. I don’t do the big weekly shop with the heavy stuff. Now that we live in Venice I delegated that chore to my retired husband. He bought (ok, I did all of the research & sent him to the shop with specific instructions 😉) a very fancy Andersen brand carrello. We called it the Cadillac. It has a freezer bag & very sturdy & smooth wheels. He loves it. He is thinking about getting a slightly less fancy & lighter version for smaller & closer market runs.
You are calling it the Cadillac! 😂 I love ti! You have inspired me, Gillian. I’m heading out to the internet to research this Anderson cart right this minute. ❤️
well, we don’t have cars here 😉 It is not the cheapest option, but Venetians I trust (& are also the most stylish) recommended that brand as the workhorse