The EcoChic

Giveaway Alert! One lucky reader will win an EcoSMART Safe Home Value Bundle (Value $24).  Details following this post. 

Living in Florida I have encountered more bugs than I know what to do with.  Our specialty (so to speak) down here is Palmetto bugs.  Now, for anyone who doesn’t live in Florida, a Palmetto bug is a giant cockroach.  We just don’t like the name roach…Palmetto bug sounds so much nicer…but there is NOTHING nice about a Palmetto bug.  I don’t care how clean your home is I don’t know a home in Florida that doesn’t have a few Palmetto bugs residing inside.  Unfortunately they like to come out when 1) you have company over, or 2) at night right before you go to bed.  My skin is crawling just talking about them. 

Being a mom, especially a green mom, I hate spraying chemicals around my home.  My husband will spray a few times a year (usually right after I scream from seeing a really big one) but it still makes me nervous.  Lil’ B is at that age where everything is on the ground and everything goes into the mouth (including dog food and day old crumbs).  When EcoSMART approached me about doing a product review I was honest with them…I told them I don’t normally buy pesticides and I hate to use them.  BUT…I also hate Palmetto bugs. 

I got my bottle of EcoSMART Organic Home Pest Control in the mail and had to try it immediately.  Especially after I had just seen one of those nasty Palmettos in MY PANTRY!  I read over the label and here are some of the important facts that I noticed:

1. SAFE around children & pets 
2. Non-toxic
3. Made from a blend of organic plant oils
4. Exempt from registration under FIFRA (Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act)
5. Made in the USA (Alpharetta, GA actually…not far from my hometown!)
6. 100% FDA safe ingredients (that means you can use it around food!!)

They also list all of the ingredients on the back of the package.  Here is a sample of those ingredients: clove oil, rosemary oil, peppermint oil, thyme oil, water, octadecenoic acid potassium salt, lecithin, 2-phenethyl propionate.  Now chemistry was NOT my strongest subject in college so I’ll save the analysis for the experts.  

So I emptied my pantry (throwing away anything that was older than my baby!) and gave it a try.  Immediately I noticed that because of the plant based oils the EcoSMART product had a very strong smell.  It was a nice clean smell but it was strong.  If you are sensitive to clove/peppermint/thyme/rosemary you may want to leave the room for a few minutes.  I finished cleaning the pantry, reorganized (my best friend was so proud), and returned the food to it’s home. 

That’s was about three weeks ago.  I haven’t seen or heard anything in that area since spraying the EcoSMART.  I also used it in my bedroom where I had recently found a school of ants near my window (leaky old window seal).  The ants died immediately and haven’t returned either. 

After this past week and our most recent guests (a swarm of africanized honey bees) that took up residence on the outside of our home I’m sending my husband outside to spray around all the doors and windows.  PS…call the professionals if you notice a swarm of bees…these were the bad type and could have killed us if we tried to exterminate them ourselves.  Here is a cute picture of our little swarm.  They are now all residing in bee heaven!

Buy it!  If you are looking for safe pesticides and bug repellants try EcoSMART.  You can save 15% off and get free shipping on orders over $45 with coupon code ECOBLOGGER22.  Decide for yourself if EcoSMART is smart for your family. 

Win it!Win a Safe Home Value Bundle (value $24) here.  All you have to do is visit the EcoSMART website and tell me what your favorite product is.  Leave your comment below along with your name and email address. 

Extra entry:  The only extra entry for this contest is for my readers who use Twitter.  Follow me and tweet about this giveaway (max 2 per day entry).  Leave me a comment below with a link to your tweet.

Contest is open to residence of the USA over the age of 18 yrs.  Must have a valid email address to enter.  Contest will end on Friday, March 19th, 2010 (midnight EST). 

Good luck!                  

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Giveaway Alert! One reader will receive a Softbums Cloth Diaper of their choice.  For details keep reading.  Giveaway has ended and the winner is Khrys! @momof3dolls! ECO-ngratulations! Continue reading to learn more about SoftBums cloth diapers!

As we enter our second year of cloth diapering I’m excited to try new brands.  We recently added a Blazing Orange Softbums to our stash and I wish I would have found this one early on.  I can honestly see why they claim to have the “Perfect Fit.” 

Softbums is an all-in-two cloth diaper with a snap in insert.  The inserts are available in dry touch (a micro-fleece/micro-terry combination) and also in bamboo.  Each diaper also comes with a doubler for those heavy wetters.  One great advantage to an all-in-two is that you can reuse the cover a few times just by snapping in a new insert.  There is no need to wash the cover each time unless it’s soiled.  This will extend the life of your cover and save you time in the laundry room.

Softbums are available in both Velcro and with snaps.  As my regular readers already know; I’m a huge fan of Velcro.  The Softbums tabs are similar to the Happy Heiny’s and fold over on themselves for washing. 

What makes the Softbum such a ‘perfect fit’ is the unique tiny snuggler system that is hidden inside.  This unique toggle system allows you to truly adjust the leg gussets without the use of snaps.  When this diaper arrives it is set to the smallest setting.  My husband actually laughed when he saw it because he didn’t think it would fit Lil’ B.  If only we had found Softbums when she was first born.  Most one sized diapers really don’t fit infants until they are about 11-14 pounds.  The Softbums cloth diapers will honestly fit a baby as small as 6 pounds.  Softbums will also fit the larger baby up to about 35 pounds.  Lil’ B is currently right at 20 pounds and it fits nicely.  The only item I will note is that the Softbums seems more narrow in the middle than most one sized diapers (not a problem for Lil’ B but might be a concern with an overly chunky baby).

Sarah, the owner of Softbums, provided me with 2 extra tips to ensure success with our Softbums.  1) Be sure you wash your Softbum several times to maximize the absorbency.  2) Adjust the leg gusset slightly tighter than you think you need to since the elastic is so stretchy.  I didn’t have a problem with either one.  Our Softbums cloth diaper is not a leaker and I don’t normally add the doubler.  I’ve adjusted the leg gusset one time in 2 months and haven’t needed to readjust yet. 

Buy it now!  A solo Softbums pack sells for $25.95 and includes one cover, 1 insert and one doubler.  The basic pack sells for $36.95 and includes one cover, 3 inserts and 1 doubler.  If you buy a six pack (or larger) of Softbums you can save 10% using coupon code ECOCHIC.  Don’t forget that you can reuse the cover a few times before having to wash it making it a great value. 

Win it!  To register to win your very own Softbums cloth diaper you MUST visit Softbums and tell me which color you would try if you win.  Leave your response in the comments section below and don’t forget to leave your email address so I can contact you if you are the winner.  (email (at) xxx (dot) com format for your safety)

Extra Entries:  *Be sure to leave an individual comment for each extra entry.

1.  Make a purchase from Softbums during the contest period and earn 5 extra entries.

2.  Follow The Eco Chic on Google Friend Connect by clicking on the Join This Site button in the sidebar.

3.  Subscribe to The Eco Chic by email using the Feedburner button in the sidebar.  You must confirm your subscription for your entry to be valid.

4.  Follow @TheEcoChic on Twitter and Tweet about this giveaway.  (Maximum of 5 extra entries for tweeting)

5.  Add my button to your blog.

Contest is open to residents in the United States and Canada over the age of 18 yrs.  All entries must be in by January 25th at midnight (EST).  Good Luck!

ECO-gratulations Khrys @momof3dolls!

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Giveaway Alert! Win a Dittany Baby Mei Tai baby carrier in the color of your choosing.  See coupon codes below for all readers.  ECO-ngratulations Natalie A! Check your email for details.

Dittany Baby!  If you’ve been a reader for a while you already know who Dittany Baby is…one of my favorite companies for trendy baby products!  HERE is my interview with Shannon, owner of Dittany Baby, from this summer.  You can see my review and pictures of their fabulous pouch sling and skid pants there also. 

Shannon was kind enough to send Lil’ B and I one of their Mei Tai style baby carriers for the Eco-Holiday Gift Guide.  We received a special Mei Tai in the Stockholm print (see pattern image in pouch sling) and black TODAY and I was so excited I had to share it with you immediately!  I have secretly been dying for a Mei Tai carrier since Lil’ B was first born but needs and wants are different when you have 3 pouch slings (2 Hotslings and 1 Dittany Baby sling) and an Ergo. 

Now that Lil’ B is nearing the one year mark I fear that my baby wearing days are numbered.  We have already begun limiting the use of the pouch slings to short periods of time due to her weight (she’s about 20lbs).  I regularly use the Ergo for our extended trips (Disney, airports, etc) so I was excited to compare it with the Mei Tai.  I wasn’t disappointed either; I think it might replace our pouch sling for those quick trips and maybe even for slightly longer outings.  It feels more secure for the older tot than the pouch slings (especially when yours is as wiggly as mine is).  I should really develop a chart that tells you when and at what age I like the different carriers…each age and occasion is slightly different…I’m glad I have a few to choose from.  And can you really have too many baby carriers?  I think not!  

Quality of Dittany Baby Mei Tai:  GREAT!  I was excited to see the padding along the edges and on the shoulder straps to make this carrier comfortable for baby and wearer.  Workmanship on this carrier is excellent.

Price of Dittany Baby Mei Tai:  Comparable to other Mei Tai’s on the market at $70-$85 (depending on fabric choice).  Cheaper than an Ergo but more pricey than a pouch sling.

Extras:  The Dittany Baby Mei Tai comes with a coordinating carrying pouch (all their carriers come with this pouch) which helps keep it organized in your diaper bag or car.  The Dittany Baby Mei Tai can also be reversible since both sides are finished the same.  This is a great feature for daddy who prefers things a little simplier than I do.

Website:  http://www.dittanybaby.com/
Twitter:  http://twitter.com/dittanybaby
Facebook:  http://www.facebook.com/home.php#/pages/Dittany-Baby/44349889388?ref=ts

But it!  Add a Dittany Baby Mei Tai (or anything from Dittany Baby) to your shopping list this holiday season and save from 10%-30% off your total purchase.  Use the following coupon codes:   

                            ”10off20” for 10% off of a $20.00 order
                            “20off50” for 20% off of a $50.00 order
                            “35off100” for 35% off of a $100.00 order

Be sure to enter THEECOCHIC@GMAIL.COMinto the comments section for all purchases at Dittany Baby.  They have a “Refer a Friend” promotion right now….you can refer your friends too and earn credits to spend at their store! 

Win It!  Dittany Baby has offered a Mei Tai to one lucky reader in a color of your choosing.  To enter you must visit Dittany Baby and tell me what your favorite fabric pattern is (on any of the carriers).  Leave your comments below to be entered in this giveaway. 

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-Enter any of my other Eco-Holiday Gift Guide Giveaways (Leave a comment telling me which one’s you’ve entered.)
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Giveaway open worldwide to anyone over the age of 18 yrs old.  Must leave a comment for each entry with a maximum of 10 entries total for this giveaway.  Giveaway ends December 10, 2009 at midnight (EST).  Entrants must leave their email to be contacted if they are selected.

LEAVE YOUR COMMENTS HERE TO ENTER!

Giveaway ended! ECO-ngratulations Natalie A!

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*This post was sponsored by Dittany Baby.

Giveaway Alert! Two readers will receive a digital subscription to Mothering Magazine from doudou bebe! Coupon code valid for Cyber Monday only (I know it’s almost over…boo!)  ECO-ngratulations Dionna and Jenny B!

While tweeting this morning about all of my wonderful giveaways in the Eco-Holiday Gift Guide I was approached by doudou bebe and asked to help promote their store.  While I’m not in Canada I do love to share great eco-friendly stores with you all. 

doudou bebe is an online retailer selling a great line of organic bath and body products from Erbaviva that look wonderful.  They also sell pouch slings and Moby wraps for those baby wearing mama’s out there!  doudou bebe offers a great selection of wooden, organic and silk toys that would make a great holiday gift for those eco-babies and tots!  

Website:  http://www.doudoubebe.com/default.asp
Twitter:  http://twitter.com/doudoubebe

Buy It!  Want to get a few last minute Cyber Monday specials? Visit doudou bebe and save 10% with coupon code THX10! Code valid until Midnight TONIGHT!!! (I’ll see what I can do to update if a new code becomes available later!)

Win It!  Two lucky readers will receive a digital subscription to Mothering Magazine compliments of doudou bebe!  To enter visit doudou bebe and tell me what your favorite items are…leave your comment below to be entered. 

Extra Entries:
-Enter any of my other Eco-Holiday Gift Guide Giveaways (Leave a comment telling me which one’s you’ve entered.)
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Giveaway open worldwide to anyone over the age of 18 yrs old.  Must leave a comment for each entry with a maximum of 10 entries total for this giveaway.  Giveaway ends December 10, 2009 at midnight (EST).  Entrants must leave their email to be contacted if they are selected.

LEAVE YOUR COMMENTS HERE TO ENTER!

Giveaway ended! Eco-ngratulations Dionna and Jenny B!

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*This post was sponsored by doudou bebe.

Giveaway Alert! Win an autographed I’m Me! CD by Charlie Hope from Challenge & Fun!  ECO-ngratulations Nancy S! Check your email!

I bet you are saying, “Who’s Charlie Hope?”  I was saying the same thing when I got this CD but I am soooooo in love with her (yes, Charlie is a girl) and her music.  I’m Me! is Charlie’s debut album that features a mix of traditional kids songs and original numbers written by Charlie herself.  I popped the CD in my car and my son and I were instantly humming along to the catchy tunes.  Now it’s become our album of choice as we go back and forth to school each day. 

I’m Me! won silver in the Parent’s Choice Award in 2009 so I’m not the only one who loves Charlie Hope.  I can’t wait to get a copy of her follow-up album World of Dreams to lull my Lil’ B off to sleep. 

Website: http://challengeandfun.com/index.php
Twitter: http://twitter.com/challengeandfun
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Challenge-Fun/

Where to Buy:
Amazon
Craftsburykids
Peapods

Win It! One lucky reader will win an autographed copy of I’m Me! from Challenge & Fun.  To enter visit Charlie Hope’s website and tell me one thing you learned about her.  Leave your response below (this is a mandatory entry).

Extra Entries:
-Enter any of my other Eco-Holiday Gift Guide Giveaways (Leave a comment telling me which one’s you’ve entered.)
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Giveaway open worldwide to anyone over the age of 18 yrs old.  Must leave a comment for each entry with a maximum of 10 entries total for this giveaway.  Giveaway ends December 10, 2009 at midnight (EST).  Entrants must leave their email to be contacted if they are selected.

LEAVE YOUR COMMENTS HERE TO ENTER!

Giveaway ended! ECO-ngratulations Nancy S!

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*This post was sponsored by Challenge & Fun.

Giveaway Alert! Win a Labyrinth Balance Board from Challenge & Fun.   ECO-ngratulations Cindy! You win!

Do you suffer from video game and television addicted kids?  Give them a Labyrinth Balance Board this year and you may want to play it with them.  The board is made here in the US from wood certified by the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC).  It includes three small balls that fit on the boards maze.  Place the balls on the board and try to maneuver them from the outside to the inside (or vice-versa).  Just be sure to keep the balls away from the younger babies and tots…chocking hazard! 

Challenge & Fun has two different sized boards.  We have the full size board and our almost 7 year old can manage it quite well.  The Jr. board would work well too but I like the challenge of the full size board myself.  Shhhh…don’t tell him I’ve been playing with his toy!

Website: http://challengeandfun.com/index.php
Twitter: http://twitter.com/challengeandfun
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Challenge-Fun/

Where to Buy:
Museum Tour

Win It! One lucky reader will win their own Labyrinth Balance Board from Challenge & Fun.  To enter visit Challenge & Fun and tell me one thing you learned from their site.  Leave your response below (this is a mandatory entry).

Extra Entries:
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Giveaway open to residents of the continental US over the age of 18 yrs old.  Must leave a comment for each entry with a maximum of 10 entries total for this giveaway.  Giveaway ends December 10, 2009 at midnight (EST).  Entrants must leave their email to be contacted if they are selected.

LEAVE YOUR COMMENTS HERE TO ENTER!

Giveaway ended! ECO-ngratulations Cindy!

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*This post was sponsored by Challenge & Fun.

Giveaway Alert!  One lucky reader will win an I Cherish Planet Earth Book and Memory Game from Challenge & Fun.  ECO-ngratulations Jennifer T! Check your email!

Challenge & Fun is a great online store that features eco-friendly gifts for babies and kids.  Since I normally write about the baby stuff I’m super excited when I get the opportunity to write about eco-friendly products for my older child.  I think he might get a little jealous with all the baby stuff! 

I Cherish Planet Earth is a great eco-friendly book that teaches kids how to respect the Earth.  It comes with a matching game with images from the story.  This is a great gift for both preschool and elementary age children alike.  I think the classic memory was one of my sons first board games at about 3 yrs old and he stills enjoy playing it at almost 7 yrs old. 

Website: http://challengeandfun.com/index.php
Twitter: http://twitter.com/challengeandfun
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Challenge-Fun/

Where to Buy:
Amazon
Three Sisters
MyToysMart.com
Tree Hollow Toys
My Little Green Room

Win It! One lucky reader will win their own copy of I Cherish Planet Earth from Challenge & Fun.  To enter visit Challenge & Fun and tell me one thing you learned from their site.  Leave your response below (this is a mandatory entry).

Extra Entries:
-Enter any of my other Eco-Holiday Gift Guide Giveaways (Leave a comment telling me which one’s you’ve entered.)
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Giveaway open worldwide to anyone over the age of 18 yrs old.  Must leave a comment for each entry with a maximum of 10 entries total for this giveaway.  Giveaway ends December 10, 2009 at midnight (EST).  Entrants must leave their email to be contacted if they are selected.

LEAVE YOUR COMMENTS HERE TO ENTER!

Giveaway Ended! ECO-ngrations Jennifer T!

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*This post was sponsored by Challenge & Fun.

Giveaway Alert! Growing Green Bums is giving away one bumGenius 3.0 cloth diaper AND one set of bumGenium bamboo wipes!  ECO-ngratulations Amy!

Yes, you read that correctly…we are giving away a bumGenius gift set!!!  I met Marissa, owner of Growing Green Bums, a few months back online and she has been an inspiration to me.  Not only is her online cloth diaper and Earth-friendly store awesome…she is also a member of the Real Diaper Association (RDA) training to become an RDA Cloth Diaper Circle Leader (cloth diaper advocate) with me.  She’s located in Northwest Florida so we immediately clicked (being that I’m also in FL).  If you are anywhere near Navarre, FL I’m officially jealous of you!  Growing Green Bums offers local consultations, Cloth Diapering Workshops, and Home Reward Programs.

Growing Green Bums sells all types of cloth diapers (prefolds, pockets, fitted, all-in-ones, all-in-twos, and organics) and accessories.  In addition to cloth diapers they also sell baby carriers, mama care, skin care, laundry supplies, and wooden toys!  All the fluffy mama’s have cloth diapers on their holiday shopping lists and I bet Growing Green Bums has everything they want! 

Website:  http://www.growinggreenbums.com/
Twitter:  http://twitter.com/growingreenbums
Facebook:  http://www.facebook.com/GrowinGreenBums1
Blog:  http://www.growinggreenbums.com/blog/
Coupon:  Use coupon code Twitter to save 10% off your next purchase at Growing Green Bums!

Win It!  Win one bumGenius 3.0 cloth diaper AND one set of bumGenius bamboo wipes from Growing Green Bums.  Visit their website and leave me a comment telling me something you learned about Growing Green Bums and Marissa.  Leave your comments below (this is a mandatory entry). 

Extra Entries:
-Enter any of my other Eco-Holiday Gift Guide Giveaways (Leave a comment telling me which one’s you’ve entered.)
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-Share this giveaway with your friends (Leave me a comment telling me how)

Giveaway open to all residents in the US over the age of 18 yrs old.  Must leave a comment for each entry with a maximum of 10 entries total for this giveaway.  Giveaway ends December 15, 2009 at midnight (EST).  Entrants must leave their email to be contacted if they are selected. 

LEAVE YOUR COMMENTS HERE TO ENTER!

Giveaway has ended.  ECO-ngratulations Amy!

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*This post was sponsored by Growing Green Bums.

Giveaway Alert! Win a $20 gift certificate Giveaway ended from myEARTH360! Shop using the holiday coupon code below! Eco-ngratulations Jennifer T! Watch your email. 

You may be wondering if there are stores out there that specialize in items for the eco-junkie in your life…YES!  myEARTH360 has some really unique items mixed with regular items like your reusable bottles.  They have items for adults, kids, babies, and pets!  Yes, they even have stuff for Fido!  Their mission at myEARTH360 is to help other transition to an earth-friendlier lifestyle.

For the total eco-junkie you may want to buy them a set of 4 glass drinking straws by Glass Dharma.  Any guesses on how many drinking straws are trashed each day in America?  On the Glass Dharma website they state that McDonald’s claimed to serve over 52 million meals per day (2008 stats)….that’s just in one day at one restaurant!  I can’t imagine how many straws are actually used each day!  (I’ll be researching this while on vacation this week…because I really want to know!) 

Another item that myEARTH360 sells are coin purses and handbags made from candy and food wrappers.  They are woven into a chain and a zipper added.  What an excellent upcycling of waste!  And as you can imagine…each bag will be as unique as that eco-junkie on your list. 

Buy It!  Shop at myEARTH360 and a portion of all sales will be donated to the National Environmental Education Foundation.  Use coupon code THEECOCHIC and save 15% off your order (one time use only).  Making a purchase from myEARTH360 for the holiday’s is a win-win for everyone involved!

Win It!  One lucky reader will win a $20 gift certificate from myEARTH360.  (Not to be combined with any other offer and expires on June 1, 2010.)  To enter just visit myEARTH360 and tell me something interesting you learned about founder Lynne Hasselberger.  Leave your comment below. 

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-Enter any of my other Eco-Holiday Gift Guide Giveaways (Leave a comment telling me which one’s you’ve entered.)
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Giveaway open to all residents in the US over the age of 18 yrs old.  Must leave a comment for each entry with a maximum of 10 entries total.  Giveaway ends December 7, 2009 at midnight (EST).  Entrants must leave their email to be contacted if they are selected. 

LEAVE YOUR COMMENTS HERE TO ENTER!

Giveaway ended! Eco-ngratulations Jennifer T!

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*This post was sponsored by myEARTH360.

Giveaway Alert!There will be 2 winners for this giveaway! One winner will receive a Reminder Set by Bagnesia – ECO-ngratulations Cinella!; the second winner will receive a set (4) of produce bags – ECO-ngratulations Lauren! by Bagnesia. 

Bagnesia: a person’s forgetfulness to grab their reusable bags.

Like most people these days I have about 20 reusable bags from various stores around the area.  I’m pretty good about remembering them when we go to the grocery store but I often forget when we go shopping anywhere else.  And there are always those days you just plain forget…even at the grocery store.  Bagnesia has created a product to help you remember your bags!

The Bagnesia Reminder Kit includes one compact reusable bag, one door hanger, one steering wheel wrap, a clip, and a carrying pouch.  Unlike the bags you are use to getting at the grocery store the Bagnesia bag is a washable nylon bag that folds up to about the size of a compact digital camera or a small wallet.  It has an elastic strap sewn into the seem so you can keep it neat inside your purse or glove box.  It’s small enough that I leave it in my purse of diaper bag so I always have at least one bag with me. 

The door hanger is a great reminder for your front door.  And just in case you missed that reminder, the steering wheel wrap is right in front of your face!  I’ve actually gotten in my car and remembered my bags because of the wrap.  If you are like me you probably have a billion things to carry with you.  The small carrying pouch and clip are nice because you can throw your cell phone, wallet and keys inside while you shop…and you don’t have to carry your big purse into the store with you.  Or you can toss it into your diaper bag so you don’t have to go rummaging for it when you get to the register.  The Reminder Kit sells for $14.99 and would be the perfect gift to the eco-junkie or eco-rookie! 

Want to add more?  Why not add a set of 4 produce bags to your purchase!  These washable mesh nylon bags will replace those smaller plastic bags you place your produce in.  They are lightweight and compact with a drawstring closure.  The produce bags sell for $7.99 for the set. 

Website:  www.bagnesia.com or www.grabyourbags.com 
Twitter:  @Bagnesia
Facebook:  http://www.facebook.com/pages/Grab-Your-Bags/

Win It!  Be one of two lucky readers to win in this giveaway!  The first winner will receive a Bagnesia Reminder Set and the second winner will receive a set of 4 produce bags.  To enter, visit Bagnesia and tell me one of the Envirofacts from their site.  Leave your answer below. 

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-Blog about this giveaway and the Eco-Holiday Gift Guide  (Leave a link to your blog)
-Share this giveaway with your friends (Leave me a comment telling me how!)

Giveaway open to all residents in the US over the age of 18 yrs old.  Must leave a comment for each entry with a maximum of 10 entries total.  Giveaway ends December 7, 2009 at midnight (EST).  Entrants must leave their email to be contacted if they are selected. 

LEAVE YOUR COMMENTS HERE TO ENTER!

Giveaway ended! ECO-ngratulations Cinella and Lauren!

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