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Earth Friendly Etsy: Bodhicitta Recycled Stemless Wine Glass Tumblers Giveaway

February 10, 2010 60

Today’s Earth friendly Etsy Shop is Bodhicitta. Bodhicitta is a fantastic shop full of wonderful glassware made from recycled wine bottles. Fantastic, no? Zeke, a glass artist and the owner of Bodhicitta has been manipulating glass since high school. Zeke decided to use liquor bottles as his preferred medium because he loves, “the metaphor of redemption, the phoenix, the underdog comeback that can be found in reclaimed glass. This is the exact reason that I love Bodhicitta.

Zeke also choose liquor bottles because only 25% of glass bottles are recycled and he wanted to find a way to give bottles a new life. Also, Zeke has been able to quit his day job to focus on his art, you can read more about his transition on the Etsy blog.

Wouldn’t this glassware be fantastic in your kitchen? I love the different shades of colors and think this is a fabulous idea. Wouldn’t these make fabulous housewarming gifts? Does your love have a favorite beer, how about a set of recycled beer bottle glasses or soda bottle glasses for the kids?

Zeke also says, “It took some hard life lessons for me to learn that we are all interconnected. What you do today, right now, matters the most. You are creating and influencing the world around you at every moment so take a deep breathe, smile and shine light into your sphere of influence. It’s how we can all make the world a better place.” Lovely.

Zeke @ Bodhicitta has been so wonderful to offer ONE of my lovely readers a set of 4 stemless wine glasses. How great is that?

How to Enter

** Visit Bodhicitta and leave me a comment telling me which glassware is your fave?

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* Share Bodhicitta on Twitter.
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* Blog about Sweet Greens Giveaway: Bodhicitta.

A huge thank you to Bodhichitta for hosting this lovely giveaway.

Giveaway ends March 10th @ 12 am EST.

*UPDATE: WINNER:: #48 Cee. Congratulations and thank you to everyone who entered.

People Towels Reusable Personal Towels Giveaway

February 4, 2010 53

Have you seen People Towels? People Towels are the eco chic small personal towel that you can carry anywhere. People Towels come in an assortment of designs that are screen printed with Eco friendly dyes onto Fair Trade 100% organic cotton. Each People Towel comes with a hang tag so you can hang it on your purse, backpack, your belt, stroller or anywhere and People Towels are lightweight and fast drying. What a lovely alternative to paper towels or tissues while you are out and about, no?

Just in time for Valentine’s Day, you can buy 3 “For the Love of the Earth” towels for $18.00. Valid through February 14th.

Want to try a People Towel out for yourself? People Towels is giving ONE of my lovely readers a set of 3 to try out.

How to Enter
1. Visit People Towels and leave me a comment telling me where you would use your People Towels while you are out and about.

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  • Share People Towels on Twitter.
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  • Blog about Sweet Greens:: People Towels {Giveaway!}
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Good Luck and Enjoy.
 

* UPDATE: WINNER:: #40 Lyuda. Congratulations and thank you to everyone who entered.
Contest ends February 18th @ 12 am EST.

Earth Friendly Etsy: Glue and Glitter Recycled Cup Holder Giveaway

February 3, 2010 25

I love, love, love when vintage fabrics are given new a chance to shine again as something new and lovely. When I found this week’s Earth friendly Etsy shop: Glue and Glitter, I knew I would be smitten and I am. Glue and Glitter is owned by Becky Striepe, who is an independent crafter and freelance blogger living in Atlanta, Georgia. Becky’s passion is working with vintage fabric and salvaged materials. Becky uses existing materials in products that help us waste less without sacrificing style.

Becky is always looking for new ways to make big changes, she uses cloth napkins instead of paper and a reusable bag instead of a plastic one. She incorporates both of these ideas in her Lunch Kits. The lunch kit is one of my favorite items at Glue and Glitter. Her lunch kits include a handmade {machine washable} bag, 5 handmade {machine washable} napkins, 1 pair of eclectic utensils and one BPA free Lock and Lock lunchbox container. How fantastic is that?

Becky @ Glue and Glitter has been so lovely to give one of my readers a cup holder of your choice.


How to Enter

** Visit Glue and Glitter and leave me a comment telling me which cup holder you love, love, love.

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* Share Glue and Glitter on Twitter.
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Giveaway ends February 17th at 12 am EST.

A big thank you to Glue and Glitter for hosting this lovely giveaway.

*UPDATE: WINNER:: #4 Sara. Congratulations and thank you to everyone who entered.

Hobbit House: A Low Impact Wooden Home

January 22, 2010 10

Have you seen the lovely low impact wooden home that a Wale’s man built for his family? This home was built so that they would be able to live close to and in harmony with the environment. Some features of the home include; straw bale insulation, solar panels, a rooftop water collection system and a compost toilet. Fantastic! I really love this home and think the mister will flip for it! I can just see us snuggled up in front of the wood burning fireplace reading, can’t you?

How about your lovely readers, would you live in a hobbit house?
photos via Simon Dale

Earth Friendly Etsy: Sewn Natural Upcycled Gnome Toy Giveaway

January 20, 2010 66

Do you plan Valentine surprises for your little ones on Valentine’s Day? Every year I make a Valentine’s Day scavenger hunt for Eben. I write rhyming clues on several hearts and hide them all over our home and yard. He will find the first clue on the front door when he gets home from school. He has to follow the clues on each heart to find the next heart. Once he finds all of the hearts, there will be a stack of presents ‘books’ for him to open. It is a lovely tradition that we both look forward to. So much fun.
So, with that said, you will adore this week’s Earth friendly Etsy Giveaway. It is the perfect little gift for your perfect litte someone and it’s from one of my favorite shops at Etsy, Sewn Natural. You can read about my love of Sewn Natural here and here. You will remember that Sewn Natural is a fabulous Eco friendly baby, toddler and children’s collection that is made using lovely organic, all natural and sustainable fabrics and fibers. Each piece is beautiful, unique and fun. What child or adult {wink} wouldn’t love to receive a pink elephant?

a lovely bunny or two?
or a fabulous little gnome? Lucky you! You may Win! a lovely little magical gnome for your sweetie. You should also check out the lovely, lovely quilts, blankets, dresses and much, much more that you can find at Sewn Natural.
With Valentine’s Day right around the corner, now would be the perfect time to pick up one of these lovely little heirlooms to give to your little one. How lovely to celebrate Valentine’s Day with a stuffed creation that they will love for years to come and that can be passed down to their little ones in the future. Fantastic, right?
Jen @ Sewn Natural has been so lovely once again, to offer ONE of my fantastic readers a little lovely gnome of your own. Wouldn’t this be the perfect little gift to sit upon a stack of books or blocks in your child’s playroom or tucked into the arm of your little ones favorite reading chair for them to find on Valentine’s Day?


How to Enter

** Visit Sewn Natural and leave me a comment telling me which item you love, love, love and whose day you would brighten with a little gnome?

Additional Entries
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* Share Sewn Natural on Twitter.
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Giveaway ends February 10th at 12 am EST.

*UPDATE: WINNER:: #66 Trixx is the lucky winner. Congrats and thank you to everyone who entered.

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