Securable consumer goods transportation apparatus

1. A method comprising:

using a container to accommodate consumer goods, wherein the container comprises a single spill retention strap, wherein the spill retention strap is permanently attached to the container at only one point and/or is semi-permanently attached to the container, and wherein, when the semi-permanent attachment is used, the semi-permanent attachment is configured for opening and closing prior to securing the container;

positioning the container in a vehicle;

securing the container in the vehicle using the spill retention strap, wherein the spill retention strap substantially maintains the position of the container relative to the vehicle when the vehicle experiences a substantially sudden movement.

2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the consumer goods comprises one or more of groceries or restaurant take-out food.

3. The method of claim 1 , wherein positioning the container in the vehicle comprises setting the container on a car seat.

4. The method of claim 1 , wherein securing the container comprises passing a securement device between the container and the spill retention strap.

5. The method of claim 4 , wherein the securement device is a seatbelt.

6. The method of claim 1 , wherein the spill retention strap is in the form of a loop, and wherein securing the container comprises passing a securement device through the spill retention strap.

7. The method of claim 1 , wherein positioning the container comprises positioning the container substantially adjacent to a second container comprising a second spill retention strap, and wherein securing the container comprises using a single securement device to secure the first container and the second container.

8. The method of claim 7 , wherein the first container and the second container have different configurations, different sizes, or both.

9. The method of claim 7 , wherein the first container and the second container have substantially identical configurations and substantially identical sizes.

10. The method of claim 1 , wherein securing the container comprises positioning a restraining belt around the container and configuring the spill retention strap such that the restraining belt uses the container, the spill retention strap, or both to maintain the position of the container relative to the vehicle when the vehicle experiences a substantially sudden movement.

11. The method of claim 1 , wherein the container comprises a handle.

12. The method of claim 1 , wherein the container comprises instructions.

13. The method of claim 12 , wherein the instructions are printed on the container or spill retention strap.

14. The method of claim 12 , wherein the instructions comprise instructing a vehicle operator how to install the container.

15. The method of claim 1 , wherein the spill retention strap is configured to receive a securement device and maintain the container in a position relative to the vehicle when the vehicle is in motion.

16. The method of claim 1 , wherein the spill retention strap is attached to the container at only one location.

17. The method of claim 1 , wherein the spill retention strap is semi-permanently attached to the container in at least one location.

18. The method of claim 1 , wherein the container comprises a handle and instructions.

19. The method of claim 18 , wherein the instructions are printed on the container or spill retention strap.

20. The method of claim 18 , wherein the instructions comprise instructing a vehicle operator how to install the container in the vehicle.