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Hooking Your Purse to the Cart

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Date: 07/21/2006 Topic: Better Living > Safety > Personal  
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I read this tip on another forum, and was so impressed with it that I wanted to share it here. The tip is: When you go shopping in a store that has carts, at supermarkets, Walmart, Target, etc., wrap the child safety belt around one handle of your purse and fasten the ends together. Then if someone tries to take your purse when your back is turned, it will at least slow them down and maybe give you a chance to stop them!

By Catherine from Orlando

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Post by keligator (19) | (07/24/2006)
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I have been doing this as well. It came to me one time I was shopping. But it pays to keep the compartments zippered which I find myself not always doing. Shame on me!!


Post By Manell (Guest Post) (07/23/2006)
I have been hooking my purse for quite some time also. Just remember to close it shut! My purse has three compartments and it would be easy for someone to get my billfold out of it if it wasn't snapped/closed up.


Post By (Guest Post) (07/23/2006)
thanx for sharing.......but the funny part of my story is I was shopping in wal mart with my purse sitting in the front and a walmart worker came over and did my purse up for me and told me it was safer than to be sorry....boy they can be helpful sometimes....take care,


Post by thriftyboo (86) | (07/22/2006)
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I work in one of those "Big Box Stores" and there has only been one purse snatching in the year I've been there. Even so, a better idea is just to hang your purse over your shoulder. Or lock it in your trunk and only bring in your wallet and coupon organizer. What disturbs me is how many people strap their child into the cart and then walk away. Whether just feet away or several aisles, don't people worry about their children being taken?


Post By Karly (Guest Post) (07/22/2006)
That is a fantastic idea. I have been hooking my purse into the child strap for years. Let's see the thiefs try to take the shopping cart too!


Post by buffalogal95 (9) | (07/21/2006)
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This is a GREAT idea!! I have been doing it for years even though my husband and other family members laugh at me. When my children were young enough to ride in the baby seat, I buckled child and purse in together.


Post By sandy63 (Guest Post) (07/21/2006)
yes i always do this too.


Post By (Guest Post) (07/21/2006)
This is a good idea which I always do, but also keep your hand on the cart when you turn your back, as anyone could grab your cart and leave another without you seeing it right away. This just happened to me last week. Some lady not paying attention, turned around and grabbed my cart by mistake....only took seconds for her to see my hand was hanging onto it. Would be theives are fast and would be gone in a flash especially if the store is crowded.


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