Monday, January 31, 2011

CLOSED MY 1ST GIVEAWAY! UPCYCLED, RECYCLED PRODUCTS

Today I got this amazing deal on used baby clothing at www.Dealpulp.com, for $1 I will get a box of clothes (gently used). Through the Website called THREDUP which offers boxes of used kids clothing. I think this is just a wonderful idea, seeing as one piece of new clothing is as much as one pays for a box full of clothes. Unfortunately, my kids are so rough on clothes, that none of it would make it into the  'gently used' category!

So in the spirit of recycling, reducing, reusing I am hosting my first Giveaway (I am so excited)

The winner will receive
1 Capri Sun Pencil case from Terracycle
1 pack of 4 Recycled PENTEL Highlighters
1 Burts bee's Lip balm
and 2 Whole foods Recycled Tote bags



ENTRY is simple, just leave me a comment on how you like to save money, and at the same time reduce, recycle or reuse. Any comment is welcome. I, for one use plastic shopping bags for garbage, reuse almost every container i get my hands on and try to share things I cannot use.
On Feb. 6  my kids will pick a winner at random (they will draw a name from a hat). Don't forget to leave me a valid email address!!

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115 comments:

  1. UnknownJanuary 31, 2011 at 10:10 PM

    i WILL START, SINCE I KNOW NOBODY WANTS TO BE THE FIRST TO ENTER A SWEEPSTAKE...

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  2. AnonymousFebruary 1, 2011 at 1:58 AM

    We like to save money by determining if what we are to buy is truly NEEDED or merely a want, then base our decision on that.

    We recycle all we can and are working harder to make better purchasing decisions based on the amount of packaging a particular item has.

    I have a dozen or so reusable grocery bags that I use for everything, not just groceries.

    We are homeschoolers and so we tend to print out lessons on our printer. Sometimes they don't come out the way we want so those pages get turned print side down on the desk and become scrap paper. :)

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  3. UnknownFebruary 1, 2011 at 4:03 AM

    we reuse the plastic bags for garbage, also recycle old newspapers and reuse paper for scrap and then recycle it

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  4. mvernoFebruary 1, 2011 at 5:50 AM

    i don't buy bottled water anymore and do by in bulk whenever possible to ut down on refuge
    mverno@roadrunner.com

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  5. melsywsouFebruary 1, 2011 at 11:47 AM

    I don't buy canned soda or bottled water. i also buy in bulk since in the long run, there is less packaging.

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  6. pmjFebruary 1, 2011 at 1:43 PM

    I recycle and have a garden and chickens!
    pjames330 at aol dot com

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  7. pmjFebruary 1, 2011 at 1:44 PM

    GFC follower 2
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  11. socialjagFebruary 1, 2011 at 4:08 PM

    I buy in bulk and recycle what I can.

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  12. risanjaxFebruary 1, 2011 at 5:13 PM

    Use totes to collect all the recyclables and it saves money on trash bags and ultimately less trash.

    risanjax@metrocast.net

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  13. BethEldertonFebruary 1, 2011 at 6:31 PM

    I use my reusable shopping bags everywhere--Kohl's, Walmart, the liquor store--EVERYWHERE

    bethelderton59 at gmail dot com

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  14. BethEldertonFebruary 1, 2011 at 6:33 PM

    I just joined as gfc friend, BethElderton

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  15. BethEldertonFebruary 1, 2011 at 6:33 PM

    gfc friend#2

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    gfc friend#4

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  19. ConnieFebruary 2, 2011 at 8:30 AM

    I recycle aluminum cans and I also recycle my plastic bags to a local thrift store in town that uses them. Thank you for a unique giveaway! :)

    aliasgirl1976@yahoo.com

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  20. Megan:February 2, 2011 at 9:49 AM

    Thanks for the tip on the baby clothes and the giveaway! To save money, I pack my lunch everyday. But to reduce my use of plastic, I no longer use plastic baggies and made my own!

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  21. krstrppFebruary 2, 2011 at 10:39 AM

    Since plants from the nursery are so expensive, I try to save money in the garden by sharing plants and seeds with friends. Thanks for the chance to win the fun prize pack! (krstrpp at hotmail dot com)

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  22. AnonymousFebruary 2, 2011 at 11:25 AM

    We try to recycle everything that we possibly can which means we can use the smaller size trash can which saves us money in our small town!

    lifewithjding (at) gmail (dot) com

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  23. Min KFebruary 2, 2011 at 2:07 PM

    Anything I can't use and reuse gets recycled.

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  24. ard1977February 2, 2011 at 4:19 PM

    I donate things I can't use to the school to use as priez for students. I also take my own bags to the grocery store when I shop. Thanks! ard1977@gmail dot com

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  25. ard1977February 2, 2011 at 4:20 PM

    following through GFC #1 ard1977@gmail dot com

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  26. ard1977February 2, 2011 at 4:20 PM

    following through GFC #2 ard1977@gmail dot com

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  27. ard1977February 2, 2011 at 4:21 PM

    following through GFC #3 ard1977@gmail dot com

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  28. ard1977February 2, 2011 at 4:21 PM

    following through GFC #4 ard1977@gmail dot com

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  29. ard1977February 2, 2011 at 4:22 PM

    following through GFC #5 ard1977@gmail dot com

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  30. Mona OdegardFebruary 2, 2011 at 6:45 PM

    I try to reduce the amount of goods I consume, reuse scrap paper, glassware, etc., and of course, recycle! I think all of these habits help me spend money consciously. Thanks for the giveaway!

    monaodegard (at) hotmail (dot) com

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  31. tattwoFebruary 2, 2011 at 8:07 PM

    I like shopping at the resale shops. I know I can always find a great deal. I'm recycling other people's trash. Thanks.

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  32. JacquelineFebruary 2, 2011 at 8:26 PM

    i shop a lot at goodwill! I love saving money on good items and keeping things out of the landfills! jmmccarr@gmail.com

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  33. Nance MeyerFebruary 2, 2011 at 9:18 PM

    I shop used at yard sales instead of buying new to save money and to save items from an eternity in a landfill. I also reuse and repurpose things in my home to cut back on costs and consumption.

    nancymeyer1 at gmail dot com

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  34. Nance MeyerFebruary 2, 2011 at 9:19 PM

    I follow via GFC, entry 1.

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  35. Nance MeyerFebruary 2, 2011 at 9:19 PM

    I follow via GFC, entry 2.

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    I follow via GFC, entry 3.

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  37. Nance MeyerFebruary 2, 2011 at 9:20 PM

    I follow via GFC, entry 4.

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  38. Nance MeyerFebruary 2, 2011 at 9:20 PM

    I follow via GFC, entry 5.

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  39. DevotionMamaFebruary 3, 2011 at 12:12 AM

    I buy at thrift stores

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  40. DevotionMamaFebruary 3, 2011 at 12:13 AM

    I follow you on GFC 1

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  41. DevotionMamaFebruary 3, 2011 at 12:13 AM

    I follow you on GFC 2

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    I follow you on GFC 3

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    I follow you on GFC 4

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  44. DevotionMamaFebruary 3, 2011 at 12:14 AM

    I follow you on GFC 5

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  45. Shannon MathenaFebruary 3, 2011 at 6:16 AM

    We as a family save money by following amazing blogs like yours to get tips and tricks and coupon deals!!

    We also recycle plastic bags like you do, we use them for everything!

    Shannon
    rs_mathena@yahoo.com

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  46. Leslie RichmanFebruary 3, 2011 at 5:35 PM

    About once a week, I make a soup or other dish using all the leftovers. It saves money and reduces our kitchen waste while getting everyone fed!
    Thanks-
    lesliedoll at hotmail dot com

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  47. SarahFebruary 3, 2011 at 6:45 PM

    I save money by using coupons and reusing things I can't recycle. I drive an hour north of here to recycle electronics and save locally unrecyclable plastics to take to a town where I formally lived that accepts all plastics for recycling. Turn in metals and cardboard for cash. We generally set out more yard waste than we do garbage (we would like to compost more of it but simply don't have the room in this suburban yard with many trees.

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  48. SarahFebruary 3, 2011 at 6:45 PM

    New GFC follower - #1

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    New GFC follower - #2

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    New GFC follower - #5

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  53. UnknownFebruary 3, 2011 at 6:59 PM

    reuse plastic bags from grocery stores
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  54. UnknownFebruary 3, 2011 at 7:00 PM

    gfc follower 1
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  59. RachelFebruary 4, 2011 at 8:35 AM

    we carry reusable water bottles and recycle our plastic bags

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  60. RachelFebruary 4, 2011 at 8:35 AM

    follow via gfc #1

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  61. RachelFebruary 4, 2011 at 8:36 AM

    follow via gfc #2

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    follow via gfc #3

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    follow via gfc #4

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    follow via gfc #5

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  65. Melanie MontgomeryFebruary 4, 2011 at 3:48 PM

    I use coupons to save money, and I help the earth by not wasting.


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  66. blfrakesFebruary 4, 2011 at 10:36 PM

    I like to save money by using coupons, especially at the double coupon stores. I also get my kids involved in the recycling, that way they learn to save their environment.

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  67. hiann88February 5, 2011 at 8:41 AM

    I use mass transit for work and recycle cans, bottles and newspapers.

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  68. hiann88February 5, 2011 at 8:42 AM

    GFC follower # 1

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  73. hity88February 5, 2011 at 8:49 AM

    I recycle everything I can.

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  74. hity88February 5, 2011 at 8:50 AM

    GFC follower # 1

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  79. EmmaPeelFebruary 5, 2011 at 10:25 AM

    I save money by buying milk in plastic cartons, I reuse them as mini wash pails(cut off the top) , they are so great for that

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  80. UnknownFebruary 5, 2011 at 11:15 AM

    We recycle constantly, and are always evaluating our buys based off of what we need and what we just want. The family is big endorsers of reusable shopping bags and each car has atleast 2-3, so we will never be caught unprepared!

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  81. kylie8cakeFebruary 5, 2011 at 12:45 PM

    I no longer buy water bottles anymore. I invested in a Brita filter and a reuseable stainless steel bottle. Over the long run, this has saved me a lot of money and helped the environment.

    kylie8cake (at) gmail (dot) com

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  82. kylie8cakeFebruary 5, 2011 at 12:45 PM

    following you via GFC (katherine) #1


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  83. kylie8cakeFebruary 5, 2011 at 12:46 PM

    following you via GFC (katherine) #2


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  87. cpage2323February 5, 2011 at 1:17 PM

    i have been recycling for the past 15 years (which has become much more difficult since moving to a small town with no curbside pickup!). I use totes to buy groceries and we try to make are and reuse things however we can...we do the best we can I guess!;}
    trixie420247 at yahoo dot com

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  88. cpage2323February 5, 2011 at 1:19 PM

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  91. StacyFebruary 5, 2011 at 2:38 PM

    I use cloth bags at the store and I recycle everything (use curbside for some stuff, take the rest to the recycling center myself). I also buy in bulk rather than individually wrapped items, and I reuse baggies and containers.

    the imagine tree at aol dot com

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  92. esldiane@gmail.comFebruary 5, 2011 at 2:51 PM

    I follow via google, love to save money and love whole foods.
    Diane Baum
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  93. AnonymousFebruary 5, 2011 at 7:49 PM

    I like to save money with coupons, coupons, and more coupons!

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  94. SandFebruary 5, 2011 at 8:10 PM

    I purchase frequently used foods/ingredients in bulk at our health food store that eliminates extra packaging.

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  95. cmanFebruary 5, 2011 at 9:26 PM

    I use my husband's glass tea jars to store my pasta and beans in.

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  96. cmanFebruary 5, 2011 at 9:26 PM

    Now following GFC. 2

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  97. cmanFebruary 5, 2011 at 9:26 PM

    Now following GFC. 3

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  98. cmanFebruary 5, 2011 at 9:27 PM

    Now following GFC. 4

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    Now following GFC. 5

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  100. DelenaFebruary 5, 2011 at 9:48 PM

    we recently switched to reusable water bottle. It saves a fortune in bottled water costs as well as completely eradicating out plastic bottle waste.

    mcirish02 at hotmail dot com

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  101. DelenaFebruary 5, 2011 at 9:48 PM

    I'm a gfc follower (delena) #1

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  102. DelenaFebruary 5, 2011 at 9:49 PM

    I'm a gfc follower (delena) #1

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    I'm a gfc follower (delena) #3

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    I'm a gfc follower (delena) #5

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  106. KNFebruary 5, 2011 at 9:54 PM

    When I use paper towels out in public to dry my hands I say them. They are clean any how because my hands are clean and I take them home and re use them to clean, etc.

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  107. ShesAnAngelFebruary 5, 2011 at 10:30 PM

    I use reusable grocery bags and I also reuse and recycle everything else...

    justine417@comcast.net

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  108. ShesAnAngelFebruary 5, 2011 at 10:32 PM

    I'm following you publicly via gfc #1

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  109. ShesAnAngelFebruary 5, 2011 at 10:33 PM

    I'm following you publicly via gfc #2

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    I'm following you publicly via gfc #3

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  111. ShesAnAngelFebruary 5, 2011 at 10:34 PM

    I'm following you publicly via gfc #4

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  112. ShesAnAngelFebruary 5, 2011 at 10:35 PM

    I'm following you publicly via gfc #5

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  113. UnknownFebruary 6, 2011 at 2:51 PM

    We've cut out using water bottles

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  114. UnknownFebruary 7, 2011 at 12:01 AM

    Giveaway is closed, will announce the winner tomorrow
    Thanks for everybody who participated, it was fun!!!

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  115. UnknownFebruary 7, 2011 at 11:45 AM

    Min k won the sweeps, thanks again everybody

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