top of the heap
In our effort to reduce our household’s contribution to the earth-choking mass that is our local landfill, we’ve moved almost entirely to reusable bags for groceries and errands. And because I’m, um, a bit of a product junkie, I’ve tried them all: the recycled plastic versions from Whole Foods, tacky canvas versions collected as freebies from various conferences, netted versions with handles, and versions made from salvaged curtain fabric (which I do recommend, especially for carrying small loads, like a couple of bottles of wine or a bag of fruit).
But for heavy lifting, I’ve become devoted to my Skeeda bag: made from heavy-duty–but surprisingly lightweight!–canvas, one of these totes has enough room for several bottles, three or four cans, a loaf of bread, and a few boxes. They also hang an extra-long strap, which is way more comfy when you’re toting a big load. Did I mention that they fold completely flat, and hey! they’re also really cute?
And this week, we’re giving a happy-patterned Skeeda bag away to one lucky reader. Simply leave a comment on this post, describing one thing you do to make your world a greener place. One winner will be chosen at random.
ETA: Extra entries given if you a) visit Skeeda’s site, choose your favorite bag, and post here about it; b) tweet a link to this post (please leave link in this post’s comments so we can verify); c) link to this post on your blog (again, please leave a link here for verification). Don’t forget that you need to leave a separate comment for each of these so that we have accurate numbers for the random drawing. Thanks!
the fine print:
Comments will be closed and entries will not be accepted after 11:59 pm EST on Sunday, February 22 , 2009. The winner will be selected on Monday, February 23, 2009, and notified by e-mail. Results of the giveaway will be announced on Monday, February 23, 2009. Multiple entries will not be accepted, and previous giveaway winners are not eligible. Misosouper, a shopping blog reserves the right to disqualify entries that are incomplete, inaccurate, or considered spam.
Tags: canvas bags, eco, recycled, reusable bags, Skeeda
February 17th, 2009 at 2:56 pm
I started using a mug instead of paper or styrofoam cups and now I carry a stainless steel bottle instead of plastic ones.
February 17th, 2009 at 9:11 pm
I use the same mug and water bottle daily, and we try to use cloth bags whenever possible. We’re also good about recycling cans/bottles/paper
February 18th, 2009 at 1:43 am
I started composting all my food scraps in the kitchen and I plan on using it to fertilize my herb garden!
N + S’s last blog post..Earth Therapeutics® foot soak
February 18th, 2009 at 1:50 am
My favorite is frost!
N + S’s last blog post..Earth Therapeutics® foot soak
February 18th, 2009 at 8:03 am
I try to use every little scrap of whatever crafting materials I have. And I am always thinking “What can I make with that?” to recycle usable things.
Reesa’s last blog post..Pajama Set for American Girl
February 18th, 2009 at 8:10 am
My gf and I recycle EVERYTHING! We try to repurpose it at home first (Using plastic bags to clean the cats liter box with, cutting up all old cardboard containers to use as packing materials for my paper goods, keeping old plastic/glass jars to hold craft items in)…but we also do all the little things like leaving almost all the lights off in the house 24/7, unplugging electrical items not in use and she’s ALWAYS on me about making sure the faucet is turned off when I’m brushing my teeth
Christian’s last blog post..fallen angels – Original illustration and OOAK Bookmark
February 18th, 2009 at 8:28 am
We recycle soda cans and newspapers. We have cut way back on driving, going into town,etc.
The Skeeda bag sounds like a real durable, multi-use bag!
Thanks for the chance to have one!
Have a great day!
baileybobby6(at)hotmail.com
February 18th, 2009 at 8:32 am
We installed an in home water filter, along with metallic water bottles so we never have to buy bottled water again.
. . . and we tweeted and blogged about you! http://twitter.com/EtsySwag
leslie’s last blog post..Swag #34 Tote from Skeeda
February 18th, 2009 at 8:34 am
I visited Skeeda’s shop! There are so many colors to choose from! They are all nice, but I like the one called “Peony”! What a fun color!
I like the way you can check out bag colors by just putting your mouse cursor on the color!
Nice Shop!
Thanks,
baileybobby6(at)hotmail.com
February 18th, 2009 at 8:39 am
We started recycling bins at work, and stopped using styrofoam plates.
February 18th, 2009 at 8:59 am
My bf and I use reusable bags whenever we’re shopping somewhere that only has plastic. Where paper bags are available, we take them to use as our trash bags. This way we’re not ensconcing our trash in plastic once it reaches the landfill.
I like your eggshell bag best, by the way.
NYCrochet’s last blog post..Granny Ashley’s Etsy Picks
February 18th, 2009 at 9:07 am
I moved to Europe where my fridge is the size of a shoebox, I don’t need (or own a car), We don’t have a dryer, we live in a smaller flat (which is typical of most Euros) and we recycle, like, everything!
February 18th, 2009 at 9:36 am
To conserve water, I’ve been saving the cold water that occurs when waiting for the water to heat up in a large bowl and using that to water plants. I also recycle everything and anything I can!
February 18th, 2009 at 9:37 am
I also use my own shopping bags! I also use a glass at work everyday for water, instead of bottled water. And… we recycle all paper and plastic that comes into our home.
Cristin’s last blog post..Tree Blanket – Green and Brown – Baby or Toddler size – Gender Neutral
February 18th, 2009 at 9:38 am
AND – after visiting Skeeda’s website – I LOVE the Eggshell bag and the Tangerine bag! They can even monogram your bag, nice!
Cristin’s last blog post..Tree Blanket – Green and Brown – Baby or Toddler size – Gender Neutral
February 18th, 2009 at 9:41 am
here’s my tweet too!
http://twitter.com/HazelnutDesigns
February 18th, 2009 at 9:55 am
Great bags! My favorite is Peony!
February 18th, 2009 at 10:04 am
Go Green!! I recycle everything and sometimes it really makes my kitchen a mess but it is worth it for the future of my future grandchildren!
Thanks Theresa
Theresa Hill’s last blog post..Moda Fabric Deb Strain Fabulous Fall Walnut Stripe Brown Acorns
February 18th, 2009 at 10:05 am
Check out my blog. I put a pic and small article on your bag. http://countrycolorcreations.blogspot.com.
Thanks Theresa
Theresa Hill’s last blog post..Moda Fabric Deb Strain Fabulous Fall Walnut Stripe Brown Acorns
February 18th, 2009 at 10:09 am
OK checked out your site and love the orange dot bag. Thanks again, Theresa
Theresa Hill’s last blog post..Moda Fabric Deb Strain Fabulous Fall Walnut Stripe Brown Acorns
February 18th, 2009 at 10:19 am
What a cute bag!
We started when gas prices were super high and decided to continue!
I carpool to work every day
Memories for Life Scrapbooks’s last blog post..HOME Word Album
February 18th, 2009 at 10:21 am
Love the Berry Bag…and love that you can monogram it!
Memories for Life Scrapbooks’s last blog post..HOME Word Album
February 18th, 2009 at 1:28 pm
My hubby and I are rebuilding a schooner to live on. Once aboard our carbon footprint will be impossibly small. Traveling under sail, using solar and wind power along with making our own water from sea water.
Burgandy’s last blog post..Victorian Black and grey Gothic style cuff ON SALE
February 18th, 2009 at 11:12 pm
I recycle cans and paper products and try to combine shopping trips to minimize the amount of gas I use.
February 18th, 2009 at 11:14 pm
My favorite bag on the site is “Peony”
February 19th, 2009 at 9:02 am
One thing I do to help the environment is to turn off lights in rooms when I am not in the room…also love using reusable bags for shopping and errands
Shirley Rempel’s last blog post..Lent 2009
February 19th, 2009 at 9:48 am
I recycle what household goods I can as well as using shopping bags instead of plastic.
February 19th, 2009 at 9:49 am
I like the Sky color.
February 19th, 2009 at 10:03 am
I composte, grow my own veggies and line dry my clothes year round!
bebemiqui82(at)yahoo(dot)com
February 19th, 2009 at 10:50 am
The newest thing my family has done is to eliminate paper towel and napkins in our home. It was a bit hard at first, but after a week it seemed silly that we were litteraly throwing money away…and alot of it. Not to mention that we are making the world a little greener as well.
February 19th, 2009 at 10:51 am
Olive is my favorite pattern.
February 19th, 2009 at 11:00 am
I blogged…
http://themommyclique.blogspot.com/2009/02/skeeda.html
February 19th, 2009 at 11:27 am
We like to recycle and are switching to energy star appliances.
February 19th, 2009 at 11:38 am
i have started composting and taught every member of my family to throw any food wase or paper products that are biodegradable in the composter. plus it’s free fertilizer for gardening in the spring!
February 19th, 2009 at 11:38 am
i like the Peony bag.
February 19th, 2009 at 11:50 am
Recycle everything possible. Use tupperware and stainless steel mug instead of plastic bags and styrofoam. And conserve water as much as possible with a 9 month old.
thanks
February 19th, 2009 at 12:11 pm
I run a little blog where I try to log our change. We have a one cup per day rule. Just rinse and re-use-It saves tons of dishwasher space!
Patti’s last blog post..Whip it up Wednesday: Teeth
February 19th, 2009 at 1:26 pm
I recycle everything possible – even the tiniest scraps of paper.
I like the eggshell bag the best.
February 19th, 2009 at 2:09 pm
I pick up aluminum cans on my daily walks.
February 19th, 2009 at 2:41 pm
We are trying to take much quicker showers! We are also starting to clean with green products!
Thanks!
ericbrooks75(at)yahoo(dot)com
February 19th, 2009 at 2:42 pm
I love both the Peony & Eggshell bags! They are beautiful!
Thanks!
ericbrooks75(at)yahoo(dot)com
February 19th, 2009 at 2:45 pm
I just Tweeted this contest. My username is ctb0520. http://twitter.com/ctb0520
Thanks!
ericbrooks75(at)yahoo(dot)com
February 19th, 2009 at 3:36 pm
On Skeeda’s website I loved the Eggshell bag.
barb
keysbmv@yahoo.com
February 19th, 2009 at 3:37 pm
I’d love to win the bag. In Finland where I grew up we always used our own reusable shopping bags. Furthermore, the stores charge 10-25 cents for plastic or paper bags
Barb
keysbmv@yahoo.com
February 19th, 2009 at 4:01 pm
I make many things, but the bigger is the bakery cafe i’m opening with my boyfriend. All the stuff inside will be used (ovens, tables, plates, etc.) and we’ll use organic flour and many other organic ingredients. We live in a small town, so we bought a car, what we didn’t own before. The good thing is that we live just upstairs the bakery, so the car is not very often in function!
Marie-Eve C.’s last blog post..en papier
February 19th, 2009 at 4:02 pm
Oh, and my favourite bag is the eggshell one.
Marie-Eve C.’s last blog post..en papier
February 19th, 2009 at 5:01 pm
I don’t buy disposable cups, napkins, plates, or cutlery, even for picnics and parties.
February 19th, 2009 at 6:31 pm
I like to make scrap quilts with the leftover fabric from the clothes I make for my family.
February 19th, 2009 at 7:26 pm
We stopped buying bottled water and cut way down on soda consumption. Amazing difference in amount of recycled items we were putting out each week to say nothing of the $ saved.
February 19th, 2009 at 7:29 pm
my fav skeeda bag is berry
February 19th, 2009 at 7:31 pm
I recycle and use energy efficiant light bulbs. And I try to use green products.
February 19th, 2009 at 7:38 pm
I’m a big believer in recycling, energy efficient appliances & light bulbs, water conservation & growing my own veggies
thank you
February 19th, 2009 at 7:39 pm
I do several things. I snatch my neighbor’s horse manure to fertilize my garden. I no longer use paper towels and I no longer buy bottled water. Thanks. TRigell at aol dot com
February 19th, 2009 at 7:42 pm
I visited the site and I like the Eggshell print bag.
TRigell at aol dot com
February 19th, 2009 at 7:43 pm
I was happy to tweet about this giveaway
http://twitter.com/TTRigell
February 19th, 2009 at 8:18 pm
We try to recycle everything. thanks
juicebox mom’s last blog post..Early Christmas Gift for me!
February 19th, 2009 at 8:19 pm
Recycling, re-using, turning off lights.
February 19th, 2009 at 8:56 pm
I changed all my lightbulbs to CFLs and I use reusable bags every time I shop.
Erin’s last blog post..the rikrak studio
February 19th, 2009 at 8:57 pm
I think your QUESTION is great/ I try to read and follow every idea that I can to recycle and re-use….
I always have a list on my fridge with area recycle drop-off dates, for computers, batteries, phone books, etc. to remind me to get those to the proper places.
February 19th, 2009 at 9:26 pm
I go through my co-workers trash cans and sort out all their recyclables that they threw away.
February 19th, 2009 at 10:00 pm
We are using ‘green’ cleaners in our house! thanks for the chance to enter.
sara christine’s last blog post..Moody Bands…
February 19th, 2009 at 10:02 pm
LOVE the tangerine bag! Orange is my favorite color!
February 19th, 2009 at 10:16 pm
We hang our clothes to dry in the summer and grow raspberries!
Thanks for the giveaway! foxsquirrelrabbit at gmail dot com
February 19th, 2009 at 10:17 pm
I love the Eggshell bag, all the Skeeda bags are super cute and look very useful. They are bags I would be proud to carry!!
Thanks for the giveaway! foxsquirrelrabbit at gmail dot com
February 19th, 2009 at 11:09 pm
we cloth diaper
February 19th, 2009 at 11:13 pm
I recycle bottle tops for Aveda, eliminating that waste and sending it to Aveda for recycling. We take plastic bags to our school for recycling and I do not use plastic water bottles.
Jean’s last blog post..Amost There, But Not Quite
February 19th, 2009 at 11:15 pm
I love the tangerine polka dot bag, how fun!
Jean’s last blog post..Amost There, But Not Quite
February 19th, 2009 at 11:26 pm
We use cloth napkins instead of paper.
February 19th, 2009 at 11:43 pm
My husband, kids (2 and 5) and I walk, bike or bus everywhere — to appointments, to get groceries etc… I pack my daughter’s lunches in reusable containers so that they are litterless. I use cloth bags for groceries and other purchases (but none of the bags I use are nearly as nice as these ones!!!) Thanks for the giveaway.
February 19th, 2009 at 11:43 pm
I use fabric bags to get my groceries (and hey, who couldn’t use another one right?! *winkwinknudgenudge*)
February 19th, 2009 at 11:44 pm
I like the eggshell best and would love to win!
February 19th, 2009 at 11:45 pm
Ooh, my favourite bag from Skeeda’s website is the one you’ve posted here with the polka dots! Ah, I love a great dot.
RitaSmeeta’s last blog post..crafty cupid valentine’s exchange
February 20th, 2009 at 12:41 am
I print on the back of flyers when I print direction or coupon on my computer
Noreen’s last blog post..Ballet Class
February 20th, 2009 at 12:48 am
I’m walking whenever possible instead of driving
Valerie M’s last blog post..NaturalProductsOnline Watkins Giveaway
February 20th, 2009 at 12:49 am
i like the eggshell bag
Valerie M’s last blog post..NaturalProductsOnline Watkins Giveaway
February 20th, 2009 at 12:51 am
http://twitter.com/valerie2350/status/1229737210
Valerie M’s last blog post..NaturalProductsOnline Watkins Giveaway
February 20th, 2009 at 1:00 am
Blogged here:
http://www.noticle.com/?p=411
yay!
RitaSmeeta’s last blog post..contest quips
February 20th, 2009 at 1:32 am
While it may seem cliche and something that everyone does, I make a point to recycle. A lot of my friends will toss everything in the trash – why not just have a separate can to recycle?
Elizabeth’s last blog post..Life, love, YARN – I won!
February 20th, 2009 at 3:44 am
We try to consume less and we have switched over to energy efficient light bulbs.
Katy’s last blog post..Contest Winners: Banana Nut Cheerios Giveaway
February 20th, 2009 at 5:47 am
I try not to leave the light on if there’s no one in the room.
February 20th, 2009 at 5:49 am
My favorite bag is Watermelon.
February 20th, 2009 at 6:13 am
I make my own bags for shopping – got tired of all the plastic ones that break as soon as you put more than an apple in them. Actually have some for sale in my etsy shop. Love this give away!! Thanks so much for having one.
Audrey’s last blog post..Brown orange and black
February 20th, 2009 at 6:29 am
I recycle. The whole family also tries not to buy disposable anything if we can help it. We use cloth napkins and dish rags and towels instead of paper napkins.
February 20th, 2009 at 6:31 am
My fav bag is the peony one.
February 20th, 2009 at 6:33 am
I tweeted about it.
http://twitter.com/gunsmqke
February 20th, 2009 at 7:39 am
I wish we did more, but we’re learning…we recycle, use plastic water bottles, cloth bags at the store and only use one car for our family!
Thanks – great bags!
February 20th, 2009 at 8:15 am
I am trying to use “Green” cleaning supplies. homemade and store bought. Also no paper plates. Looking for a good trash bag that is biodegradable.
Thanks for the giveaway
auntrene.blogspot.com
February 20th, 2009 at 8:17 am
I picked the Watermelon bag, My niece Mally is here she is 7 she says definitely the Berry. So I guess we pick the BERRy…
Thanks for the giveaway
auntrene.blogspot.com
February 20th, 2009 at 8:27 am
I’m trying to phase out using paper towels and when my son starts potty training I’m going to be using cloth trainers instead of pull-ups.
Alexia’s last blog post..Huge Birthday Bash!
February 20th, 2009 at 8:28 am
I like the Frost bag!
Alexia’s last blog post..Huge Birthday Bash!
February 20th, 2009 at 8:29 am
Tweet, Tweet! http://twitter.com/Aleksija/status/1230642068
Alexia’s last blog post..Huge Birthday Bash!
February 20th, 2009 at 8:53 am
we walk more, raise a garden and reuse containers in order to save on trash
shopannies@Yahoo.com
February 20th, 2009 at 8:54 am
like the stream bag
shopannies@Yahoo.com
angela’s last blog post..Alohoa Friday Feb 20
February 20th, 2009 at 8:56 am
twittered about the giveaway http://twitter.com/shopannies/status/1230732049
shopannies@yahoo.com
angela’s last blog post..Alohoa Friday Feb 20
February 20th, 2009 at 9:15 am
I recycle plastic baggies, and use reuseable tote bags.
February 20th, 2009 at 9:17 am
I love the Sky colored bag. I love it because of the color and because my daughters name is Sky
February 20th, 2009 at 9:19 am
@twigandthistle, that Rachel Denny sweater deer via @designmilk is, to excuse the pun, to die for http://tinyurl.com/cfzlgq
I follow
February 20th, 2009 at 9:29 am
I try to buy local as much as possible. I love shopping at the farmers market.
February 20th, 2009 at 9:30 am
My favorite bag design is eggshell.
February 20th, 2009 at 10:04 am
I try very hard to recycle every single thing that I can, be it containers or paper.
hematopoiesis at hotmail dot com
February 20th, 2009 at 10:51 am
I’m trying so hard to be greener. This is a great giveaway and these bags are so much cuter than the ugly canvas ones I use now!
michelle
http://oneordinaryday.wordpress.com/
Michelle’s last blog post..To satisfy the peanut butter cup lover in me. And you.
February 20th, 2009 at 10:55 am
I have recently started trying out organic and all natural methods for laundry washing! I am loving that they don’t have the horrible plastic containers and the chemicals are gone, too!
Jingle’s last blog post..Piles of Paper, Stacks of Cans, and a bunch of Tulips
February 20th, 2009 at 10:55 am
I love the Olive Polka Dot bag on Skeeda’s website!
Jingle’s last blog post..Piles of Paper, Stacks of Cans, and a bunch of Tulips
February 20th, 2009 at 10:56 am
I tweeted! http://twitter.com/JustJingle/status/1231168684
Jingle’s last blog post..Piles of Paper, Stacks of Cans, and a bunch of Tulips
February 20th, 2009 at 11:15 am
May Canadians enter? One thing I do is grow a garden.
February 20th, 2009 at 11:15 am
I love the eggshell bag.
February 20th, 2009 at 12:50 pm
I pick up garbage in my neighborhood and on our walking paths.
The Chatty Housewife’s last blog post..Happy Valentines Day
February 20th, 2009 at 1:08 pm
Right now I am focusing on recylcing, reusable tote bags, and reusable water bottle.
February 20th, 2009 at 1:11 pm
I love the bag in Frost!
February 20th, 2009 at 2:18 pm
I love the eggshell bag, I love the colors.
February 20th, 2009 at 2:20 pm
I use bum genius cloth diapers on my daughter and cloth wipes.
February 20th, 2009 at 2:31 pm
I separate the garbage for recicling purpouse, and i have a tree that i planted when i was about 5, i still like to look at it and see how it grows in my parents garden! =)
February 20th, 2009 at 2:32 pm
i like the “olive” bag.
February 20th, 2009 at 4:04 pm
We do what we can to make our world greener! I love saving glass jars from our pasta sauce and other products and reusing them to store grains or dried beans that I buy from the bulk bins. I believe that anytime you can reuse a product, you should.
Kiki’s last blog post..Aubrielle Designs
February 20th, 2009 at 4:50 pm
I take my travel mug to Starbucks instead of using their paper cups and I use reusable totes for my groceries. Thanks so much for the giveaway!
February 20th, 2009 at 4:52 pm
My favorite Skeeda bag is the Eggshell pattern. Thanks!
February 20th, 2009 at 5:39 pm
I love love love this giveaway!
February 20th, 2009 at 5:40 pm
My favorite bag on their website is eggshell.
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February 20th, 2009 at 7:20 pm
I love the Frost One.
February 20th, 2009 at 7:40 pm
My husband and I go out of our way to recycle….our garbage collector does not make it mandatory, so we save our recycables and once a month make the 30 mile trek to the recycling station.
The Muddy Moose Bath Boutique’s last blog post..2 Bath Bombs Your Choice Mix and Match
February 20th, 2009 at 8:50 pm
We use cloth diapers.
iluvchrisnlevi@aol.com
February 20th, 2009 at 9:29 pm
reduce recycle reuse!
February 20th, 2009 at 9:46 pm
I try to recycle everything I can and have taken a cup to work that I can wash and reuse instead of getting a paper or plastic one each time. I also bring my own cup if I am stopping at a gas station to get a soda.
February 20th, 2009 at 9:47 pm
My favorite bag is the olive.
bacchus76 at myself dot com
February 20th, 2009 at 10:05 pm
I bring a bag to class now & ask all my students to toss their recyclables in it rather than in the trash.
February 20th, 2009 at 10:06 pm
I really like the Cherry Tree bag. =)
February 20th, 2009 at 11:36 pm
i use cloth shopping bags!!!
February 20th, 2009 at 11:37 pm
peony is my fav!
tami lewis’s last blog post..are coupons worth it?
February 20th, 2009 at 11:53 pm
I compost! Thanks for the giveaway:)
February 20th, 2009 at 11:54 pm
Stream bag is my fav:)
February 21st, 2009 at 12:03 am
I cloth diaper!
February 21st, 2009 at 12:04 am
I like “tangerine”
February 21st, 2009 at 1:26 am
I do not drink bottled water anymore! all i drink is water from a bottle and i love recycling everythign!
nicole’s last blog post..Additional Entries to my Giveaways!
February 21st, 2009 at 1:26 am
I love the frost bag!!
nicole’s last blog post..Additional Entries to my Giveaways!
February 21st, 2009 at 5:36 am
We are also starting to use reuseable shopping bags, but do need a few more. We are also using cloth diapers instead of disposables!
February 21st, 2009 at 5:38 am
I love the watermelon bag!
February 21st, 2009 at 10:51 am
I try to use reusable bags as often as I can but I also recycle the plastic bags we do get.
February 21st, 2009 at 10:51 am
I love the Tangerine bag!
February 21st, 2009 at 10:53 am
I’m going to start recycling my magazines.
February 21st, 2009 at 11:10 am
We are donating all of our magazines to retirement homes, as we get tons. We just started a garden. We are using chemical-free cleaning products. We have also switched to cotton diapers for the little ones! Thanks!
jenny’s last blog post..Square garden
February 21st, 2009 at 11:16 am
A few things…work from home (saves gas, less wear on the car), walk the kids to the bus-stop and they take the bus to school, stopped buying ziploc bags and reuse what bags we have from other products and cotton snack bags, and buy almost no new clothes (all from the goodwill).
February 21st, 2009 at 1:09 pm
Switch off the lights in the rooms I’m not in.
February 21st, 2009 at 3:53 pm
We try to turn off water and lights as much as possible. We’ve turned down out heat in the winter. I use reusable shopping bags. We’ve switched all our lightbulbs to greener ones, and we recycle. We also buysecond hand as much as possible.
February 21st, 2009 at 4:25 pm
The peony is my favorite, though I’m not at all sure how my husband would feel using it!
February 21st, 2009 at 4:26 pm
I’m a big fan of filling up a water pitcher while I’m waiting for hot water. Then, I use that water later for whatever…the dog, the plants, to fill up the teakettle, etc.
February 21st, 2009 at 5:41 pm
I recycle my aluminum cans, plastic bottles and glass. I was really surprised to see how much of my trash is recycleable.
shannon’s last blog post..Winner Of See Kai Run!
February 21st, 2009 at 6:33 pm
among many other things, we live by the old hippie adage “if it’s yellow, let it mellow; if it’s brown, flush it down.” you might think it’s gross, but it’s a great way to save enormous amounts of water.
February 21st, 2009 at 6:34 pm
i love both the FROST and OLIVE bags — I think FROST would be my number 1 choice
February 21st, 2009 at 6:35 pm
tweet!
http://twitter.com/aplotaxisamomum/status/1235764609
February 21st, 2009 at 7:41 pm
We recycle, re-use, walk whenever possible and we’ve also nixed plastic water bottles.
gkstratos@yahoo.com
February 21st, 2009 at 7:42 pm
Cherry Tree is my favorite bag
gkstratos@yahoo.com
February 21st, 2009 at 8:19 pm
We recycle aluminum, plastic, and paper
February 21st, 2009 at 8:19 pm
I like the peony bag – thanks!
February 21st, 2009 at 10:08 pm
I use a stainless steal waterbottle and water filter pitcher!
Thanks for entering me! Great Contest!
Janna Johnson
jannajanna@hotmail.com
http://www.FeedYourPigBlog.com
http://feedyourpiggiveaways.blogspot.com
February 21st, 2009 at 10:13 pm
ooo these bags are fantastic!!!
I do and will continue to make soft toys out of recycled t-shirts free canvas bags from Supre and what ever I can get my hands on!
Scarlet-Dragonfly’s last blog post..Purse Giveaway at Bags n Rags and Skeeda Bag Giveaway at Misosouper!!!
February 21st, 2009 at 10:14 pm
I blogged about this giveaway here http://scarlet-dragonfly.blogspot.com/
Scarlet-Dragonfly’s last blog post..Purse Giveaway at Bags n Rags and Skeeda Bag Giveaway at Misosouper!!!
February 21st, 2009 at 10:15 pm
My fave bag is the Peony!! It’s so colourful!
Scarlet-Dragonfly’s last blog post..Purse Giveaway at Bags n Rags and Skeeda Bag Giveaway at Misosouper!!!
February 22nd, 2009 at 1:17 am
I use shopping bags now (and could always use more!).
Crystal Arcand (3Stairs)’s last blog post..An Interview With Kay Green of My Precious Kid
February 22nd, 2009 at 1:19 am
I love all the patterns, but I think I’d get Eggshell first, just because it makes me happy. =D
Crystal Arcand (3Stairs)’s last blog post..An Interview With Kay Green of My Precious Kid
February 22nd, 2009 at 5:46 am
WE always carry our coffee mugs versus getting the disposable ones. Thanks for having the wonderful giveaway
February 22nd, 2009 at 7:47 am
I recycle and changed my light bulbs to ECO bulbs.
Sandy M’s last blog post..Lily’s Paradise
February 22nd, 2009 at 9:02 am
i’ve started using reusable shopping bags now instead of plastic bags. i can’t tell you how better it is for me and the environment!
February 22nd, 2009 at 9:02 am
i love the Peony bag!
February 22nd, 2009 at 9:32 am
Our toddler wears cloth diapers!
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February 22nd, 2009 at 9:36 am
I really like the eggshell pattern,very pretty
February 22nd, 2009 at 11:01 am
I buy local produce as much as possible. And we recycle.
February 22nd, 2009 at 11:01 am
I like the Watermelon Skeeda Bag.
February 22nd, 2009 at 11:30 am
I do a LOT. But, the most recent thing I did I think no one thinks about as being enviromentally consious, especially since we live in a water shed, is keeping you animals waste out of the ground or landfills by toilet training them. I taught my cat to use the potty. Now I save on having kitty litter, or the paper bags and plasitc containers it comes in. If you don’t have to buy it, you don’t have to dispose of it. Plus it saves from the “used” materials from being dumped or even having kitty using my garden as her own “toilet”, thus keeping it from going into the ground water inside the watershed.
It is just one of many things I dol
February 22nd, 2009 at 11:36 am
I really like the eggshell bag, but, they all are beautiful. I hate picking from such a plethera of beautiful things.
February 22nd, 2009 at 11:38 am
I did Twitter ya, I think…I am still learning all the “tech” saavy things that go with blogging. http://twitter.com/CUsmile
February 22nd, 2009 at 12:03 pm
I try to be green by recycling what we can and teaching my 2-year-old daughter that when there is sun coming in the windows that we don’t need to turn the light on! Thanks!
February 22nd, 2009 at 12:03 pm
I think my favorite bag is the Tangerine, because it would be fun and cheery to pull out an orange bag! Thanks!
February 22nd, 2009 at 12:47 pm
We recycle cans, cardboard, paper, and glass.
February 22nd, 2009 at 12:50 pm
I love the Peony bag.
February 22nd, 2009 at 2:10 pm
we recycle as much as we can!
February 22nd, 2009 at 2:10 pm
love the eggshell patterned bag
February 22nd, 2009 at 4:02 pm
I use a stainless steel water bottle and drink tap water instead of buying plastic water bottles and then throwing them away.
February 22nd, 2009 at 5:49 pm
I try to do my small part by no longer buying water bottles, we got a filter instead .. I also stopped buying paper towels (except when my paper towel obsessed husband begs) and control our water use…
Kimberly’s last blog post..2 Free Tacos At Jack In The Box
February 22nd, 2009 at 5:52 pm
I’m bag obsessed.. I don’t even carry a purse anymore because I love these reusable totes so much.. I took a look at Skeeda.. love them all but my favorites are probably frost and olive but that tangerine holds a special place in my heart too
thanks for the giveaway chance!
Kimberly’s last blog post..2 Free Tacos At Jack In The Box
February 22nd, 2009 at 6:22 pm
We recycle and use less electricity by turning off lights and unplugging electronics when they aren’t in use.
February 22nd, 2009 at 7:30 pm
I’m planning on using cloth diapers with my first little one (due in May) instead of disposables!
February 22nd, 2009 at 7:32 pm
eggshell is my favorite. Thanks!
February 22nd, 2009 at 7:36 pm
We recycle just about everything possible. I do all my errands once a week to avoid driving all over the place all week long. We walk to the grocery store or any other place that we can.
February 22nd, 2009 at 7:42 pm
We sooooo love composting! It creates so much magic in dazzling up our garden and, of course, Mother Earth! : )))
Thanks so much for this fabulous give~away! : )))
leahita[at]gmail[dot]com
February 22nd, 2009 at 7:43 pm
I soooo love Eggshell Bag!! So adorably cute!
leahita[at]gmail[dot]com
February 22nd, 2009 at 7:43 pm
And, I TWITTERED about this give~away…….user name: leahita.
http://twitter.com/leahita/status/1239015621
Thanks again! : )))
leahita[at]gmail[dot]com
February 22nd, 2009 at 9:56 pm
I make the world a greener place by using non-toxic forms of pest/weed control in my garden. For instance, I use coffee grounds to deter slugs.
Mudpies And Mary Janes’s last blog post..Winners!
February 22nd, 2009 at 9:57 pm
I am beginning a small garden with my kids. We just started seeds for mint, assorted hot peppers, and pumpkins and watermelon (for the kiddos) on the windowsill Friday.
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February 22nd, 2009 at 9:58 pm
We recycle and buy local/organic and try to use reusable bags when we grocery shop
February 22nd, 2009 at 10:09 pm
I like the eggshell bag!
February 22nd, 2009 at 10:18 pm
We do quite a bit. We recycle everything we can (plastics, tin, aluminum, cardboard, glass, paper). We also have a rain barrel for watering our garden and compost our kitchen and yard scrapes. We installed low flow shower heads and use energy efficient light bulbs. We stopped buying paper towels and napkins and use cloth. We cloth diaper our kiddo too! In the summer time, we grow our own vegetables or try to buy at the farmer’s market. We also donate unwanted stuff to goodwill and freecycle. Of course, I use my own bags at the store!
Kelly’s last blog post..Photo Meme
February 22nd, 2009 at 10:22 pm
I use my own bags when I shop, recycle as much as I can and do my errands all at once.
February 25th, 2009 at 2:53 pm
I use my own grocery bags at the store and am planting a garden for the first time. I’m so excited.
Alli
Alli Forsyth’s last blog post..Color…
February 26th, 2009 at 6:07 pm
Love the bag.