I'm with you guys. I have a cell phone that I pay $25 per year for and it's just for my convenience when traveling, an emergency, etc. and there is No Texting! DS#2 says I never have my cell on, told him I would if he would call me everyday, that was the end of that! I know many people need them for their jobs but kids don't work, what's their excuse? Have to say last time DS#3 and kids visited the kids didn't have their phones or video games with them so we got to talk to each other a lot.
Love the item about bringing shopping bags to grocery store, I never remember either but the plastic coated ones are ideal for storing quilt projects in. May in Jersey