Thursday, August 18, 2011

Get Going... Greener! Giveaway!

~~ Giveaway has now ended!  Many thanks to all who entered! ~~

We're all busy.  And with school and aaallll the autumn activities revving up, it's about to get even busier. 

I want to make it a little bit easier on you during this hectic season.  And why not be a bit greener at the same time?  So I'm giving away a whole set of going-greener items to help you out! 

First up:  this fresh new tote bag, from my new fresh line!

made from soft, sturdy osnaburg and sweet vintage linens

. . . perfect for shopping, toting books, hauling baby gear.  Did I mention it's soft, sturdy, washable? 

And I'm also giving away my newest item -- not even in the shop yet! -- stylish, reusable grocery bags!  I've wanted to offer these for-ev-er, and I'm so excited to finally be able to do so!
 


 look!  They roll up teeny-tiny!

I have to say we use these in our family all the time.  Shopping?  Well, yes -- when I remember.  (So not as often as we should.)  But picnics?  Day trips?  Zoo trips?  Yes, yes, and yes!  These are so sturdy, and so deceptively roomy, you'll be amazed at how versatile and practical these are.  (Again, washable!)

And I'm also giving away a set of lovely mini-sachets (the exact fabrics will be a surprise!). . .


Tuck them into stinky gym bags or back packs, car trunks or glove boxes, coat closets. . . anywhere you'd like the fresh, calming scent of lavender to great you!  Handmade from reclaimed fabrics and fabric scraps with all-natural lavender.  No chemicals, no fillers, no additives.


So, how do you win ALL FOUR of these eco-friendly items to start the new autumn season?  Here are the details:

One mandatory entry -- just leave a comment!  I love hearing from you!  Why not share your favorite going-greener-in-a-busy-life tip with us?

Additional entries -- and please leave a separate comment here, telling me of each additional entry!
*If you're already a facebook friend or blog follower, just leave a comment and let me know!  (and thank you!)

My international readers are welcome to join in the giveaway, too!

And that's it!  I'll close comments on Sunday, August 28th -- and let Random.org pick the lucky winner!  Good luck!  :-)

~ Comments are now CLOSED, and the giveaway has ended! ~
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59 comments:

  1. AyanaAugust 18, 2011 at 1:40 PM

    Ooooh, pick me pick me! ;).

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  2. AyanaAugust 18, 2011 at 1:40 PM

    And I follow your blog.

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  3. The Fifth Street MamaAugust 18, 2011 at 3:13 PM

    These are so so cute and I love the fabric prints! Fabulous!

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  4. DC Practice Tools, LLCAugust 18, 2011 at 3:15 PM

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  5. Cindi @ Rustique ArtAugust 18, 2011 at 3:16 PM

    I follow your blog and love your products!

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  6. Cindi @ Rustique ArtAugust 18, 2011 at 3:16 PM

    I tweeted about this giveaway :)

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  7. Cindi @ Rustique ArtAugust 18, 2011 at 3:17 PM

    I tweeted about a whole section in your shop b/c I can't pick just one, and I don't even have a kitty.

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  8. Cindi @ Rustique ArtAugust 18, 2011 at 3:18 PM

    following on twitter!

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  9. Cindi @ Rustique ArtAugust 18, 2011 at 3:19 PM

    Posted 3 links on facebook (over achiever)
    profile
    Rustique Art page
    Handmade In Texas page

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  10. Cindi @ Rustique ArtAugust 18, 2011 at 3:20 PM

    already follow on facebook! :)

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  11. AshleyAugust 18, 2011 at 3:29 PM

    Awesome items! I would love to win!

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  12. AshleyAugust 18, 2011 at 3:30 PM

    I "liked" you on Facebook!

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  13. AshleyAugust 18, 2011 at 3:31 PM

    I now follow your blog through RSS feed...

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  14. Tierra Verde Handmade SoapAugust 18, 2011 at 5:22 PM

    Love,love,love the tote/shopping bags. Must have the apple one.

    Hmmm,my green tip is to use handmade solid shampoo on your hair with a vinegar rinse.Handmade solid shampoo gives you all you need for clean hair and it's bio-degradable.A vinegar rinse costs only pennies and is environmentally friendly.

    I commented on your post,Followed you on Twitter,Posted a link on fb,Friended you on fb,and followed your blog. Can you tell I would love to win?

    Good luck to all!

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  15. Tierra Verde Handmade SoapAugust 18, 2011 at 6:43 PM

    Well, I couldn't resist. I twittered about your giveaway and twittered about my favorite item from your shop too!

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  16. SarahAugust 18, 2011 at 8:22 PM

    LOVE the site. Got drawn in by the paperback wallet post...

    Going green while busy? Clothesline. Takes an extra 10 minutes to hang a load, 10 minutes to take it down, and all those baby poop stains magically leave the diapers. Not much of an extra effort for that!

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  17. AnonymousAugust 18, 2011 at 11:41 PM

    Connie, these are FABULOUS!!! Your shop name is so perfect because things you make are fabulous :-)
    Going to tweet, fb, etc................I'll be back with other comments!

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  18. AnonymousAugust 18, 2011 at 11:42 PM

    I'm a follower of your blog

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  19. AnonymousAugust 18, 2011 at 11:42 PM

    I'm a Facebook fan already :-)

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  20. AnonymousAugust 18, 2011 at 11:43 PM

    I followed you on TWITTER. My twitter is thirtyone13.etsy.

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  21. Leah VanessaAugust 19, 2011 at 12:20 AM

    What a great giveaway! I'd love any of these! The sachets would be especially helpful as I have a darling, but sometimes smelly man in my life!

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  22. Leah VanessaAugust 19, 2011 at 12:20 AM

    I follow your blog!

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  23. Leah VanessaAugust 19, 2011 at 12:21 AM

    And... now I've "liked" you on facebook!

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  24. Mary Anne-dersenAugust 19, 2011 at 12:31 AM

    I'm very excited about this giveaway! Especially the sachets...I have some and love them!

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  25. Mary Anne-dersenAugust 19, 2011 at 12:31 AM

    And I follow your blog!

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  26. Mary Anne-dersenAugust 19, 2011 at 12:32 AM

    and like you on facebook :)

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  27. AlannahAugust 19, 2011 at 1:52 AM

    although I am past that stage (thank goodness) I breastfed my children and used cloth nappies which I dried on the clothesline. I rarely use a dryer; just have clotheslines under cover and outside! I only use a small amount of washing detergent powder and add bi-carb soda. Wow, looks like my life revolves around laundry (it does. lol)I love your bags, especially the tote bag from your fresh line. smiles, Alannah http://luvbooks-alannah.blogspot.com

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  28. AlannahAugust 19, 2011 at 1:53 AM

    I follow your blog. smiles, Alannah

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  29. AlannahAugust 19, 2011 at 1:54 AM

    I am your facebook friend! smiles

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  30. JennAugust 19, 2011 at 12:25 PM

    o.k. I follow you on Facebook and I posted a link to this giveaway on Facebook. :)
    I also wanted to say that something we do to save money is that we use cloth napkins and cloth "paper towels". We also use cloth pads (us girls) and we save plastic bags from the store for our trash cans at home. I would LOVE to start using reusable bags to take to the grocery store, though. My SIL was doing this in England and it was very nice. :) Hope I win!!

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  31. Savannah O'GwynnAugust 19, 2011 at 10:32 PM

    OHHH! I just love using my cloth bags for shopping--and your bags are super hip and stylish!! Perfect for when I go out:)

    Thanks so much for the chance to win--sbmmhoover at yahoo dot com

    as for my going greener tip--I use my iPhone for coupons. Saves on ink, paper, and time on the computer!

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  32. Savannah O'GwynnAugust 19, 2011 at 10:34 PM

    I've been following for a long time--but through my RSS feeder. Just followed through your button on the bottom left:) Thanks so much for the chance to win--sbmmhoover at yahoo dot com

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  33. Savannah O'GwynnAugust 19, 2011 at 10:35 PM

    Just followed you on FB:) Thanks so much for the chance to win--sbmmhoover at yahoo dot com

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  34. Savannah O'GwynnAugust 19, 2011 at 10:35 PM

    Just followed you on Twitter (jb_designs):) Thanks so much for the chance to win--sbmmhoover at yahoo dot com

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  35. Simply ECAugust 20, 2011 at 3:58 PM

    Holey Mackerel, I bookmarked this to come back to it and enter and 34 comments later here I am!
    This new line is SO inspiring, ma'am. My going greener tip for a busy lifestyle is: reduce the amount of packaging that comes into your home buy either buying in bulk or making your own stuff like laundry detergent or dish washing soap. Its also economically responsible as well!

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  36. Simply ECAugust 20, 2011 at 3:59 PM

    I'm already a fabulous follower on blogger!

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  37. Simply ECAugust 20, 2011 at 3:59 PM

    I "like" you on facebook!

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  38. Simply ECAugust 20, 2011 at 4:00 PM

    I follow you on twitter as @arimethia (although I am darn terrible at tweeting.)

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  39. Simply ECAugust 20, 2011 at 4:02 PM

    Tweeted the giveaway!

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  40. Simply ECAugust 20, 2011 at 4:10 PM

    Shared on Facebook!

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  41. craftytammieAugust 20, 2011 at 5:02 PM

    i'm like you, i try to remember my shopping bags, but forget most of the time. then again, mine aren't nearly so cute as yours - i'd be thrilled to show them off!

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  42. craftytammieAugust 20, 2011 at 5:04 PM

    following you on twitter!

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  43. craftytammieAugust 20, 2011 at 5:05 PM

    i liked you on fb!

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  44. craftytammieAugust 20, 2011 at 5:26 PM

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  45. craftytammieAugust 20, 2011 at 5:30 PM

    and i forgot to mention, i tweeted about the sachets(it won't let me delete my last comment) and i tweeted about the giveaway too!

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  46. Anya KaseAugust 21, 2011 at 10:07 AM

    I Love these! We green it up with our own totes I embroidered years ago but these would be great for the kids!

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  47. Anya KaseAugust 21, 2011 at 10:07 AM

    I follow you on face book and always share with my friends!

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  48. Anya KaseAugust 21, 2011 at 10:08 AM

    And I'm a blog follower! ;)

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  49. Anya KaseAugust 21, 2011 at 10:12 AM

    Following you on twitter!

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  50. Anya KaseAugust 21, 2011 at 10:12 AM

    Posted the love for the cat toys on twitter too! ;)

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  51. Anya KaseAugust 21, 2011 at 10:13 AM

    posted lnk on fb for contest! Yay!

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  52. lavenderlizardAugust 24, 2011 at 6:40 PM

    What a great giveaway, Connie! Your market bags are uber-cute!

    My going-greener-tip is to carry reusable bags everywhere. When I (or the boys) unload groceries, I put the reusable bags back in the van right away. Also if I'm shopping and I just get one or two items and I don't have a bag with me, I just carry out my items w/o a bag.

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  53. lavenderlizardAugust 24, 2011 at 6:41 PM

    I am already a blog follower. :)

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  54. lavenderlizardAugust 24, 2011 at 6:42 PM

    I already follow you on twitter. :)

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  55. lavenderlizardAugust 24, 2011 at 6:42 PM

    I already friend you on FB. :)

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  56. lavenderlizardAugust 24, 2011 at 6:45 PM

    I tweeted about your giveaway! :)

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  57. lavenderlizardAugust 24, 2011 at 6:50 PM

    I posted about the giveaway on Facebook. Twice. :)

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  58. Morgan mayesAugust 28, 2011 at 1:26 AM

    I am already your fan on Facebook! I love your sachets and have been wanting to buy some. Huge fan here! Morganmayes at cableone dot net

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  59. misshamAugust 28, 2011 at 5:34 PM

    The shopping bags are great and thanks for letting up win some!

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