Ooh, Leah! Maybe I'm selling my towels short...I think I'll see if they can last longer if I give them the opportunity!
I'm also absent-minded sometimes and have forgotten my bags once or twice. A couple of things that worked for me have been to keep them all stuffed into one of the bags so I only need to grab and go. Also, I like to carry one of the smaller zip-up bags from Target in my purse or a string bag I crocheted in my glove compartment.
By the way...I love your celibacy pic!