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Citizenpip Coupon
| November 18, 2009 | Posted by Lisa Sharp under Uncategorized |
Citizenpip reusable lunch gear is a gift that will keep on giving. Citizenpip is even making it easier for you by packaging the kits in a recycled white box with white cotton ribbon. You can also include a gift message and pre-order gifts for a later ship date.
Citizenpip is offering all of you a special gift, through 12/31/09. You will receive a free fork and spoon set with every order over $50 (before tax and shipping). Just add a fork and spoon to your shopping cart and use the coupon code: RHGGgives
As another bonus Citizenpip will donate $300 to a green non-profit organization on the behalf of the blog with the most coupon codes redeemed between now and 12/31/09!
If this blog wins we get to pick between the following green non-profits organizations for where the money will be donated:
So hurry up go buy your lunch kit! If this blog wins I will hold a vote so all of you can have your input for where the money goes.
Giveaway: Citizenpip Lunch Kit *Closed*
| November 18, 2009 | Posted by Lisa Sharp under Uncategorized |
Lunch time can be full of waste, but not anymore! With Citizenpip it can still be easy but with a lot less waste.
You may remember I got to review a Citizenpip lunch kit back in September. Well I’m still loving it! Now you have the chance to get your own. Citizenpip has offered to give a Square Meal Kit to one lucky reader!
THE SQUARE MEAL KIT INCLUDES:
- 1 insulated lunch bag with nametag and carabiner that easily attaches to a backpack
- 1 stainless steel water bottle
- 4 BPA-free airtight food containers
- 5 100% cotton napkins
All Citizenpip items are free of lead, BPA, PVC, and phthalates. They are lab tested to exceed FDA and CPSIA standards. So they are safe for you and your family. Use this kit for yourself or give it as a gift. Either way I’m sure it will be loved!
If you want two or just can’t wait for the giveaway check out the coupon code from Citizenpip!
And now for the rules-
1. Post your e-mail!!!!! Every time people forget, you can’t win if you don’t leave an e-mail address. (if you have a blogger account that has your e-mail that works as well, or if you fill it out in the info, just somewhere please!)
2. Go to Citizenpip and tell me what you style of lunch bag is your favorite and/or why you like Citizenpip.
3. Enter by November 27th at 11:59 p.m.
It’s open to anyone in the continental US.
Extra Entries (post separate comment for each):
1. Blog about the giveaway, post link.
2. Post on Twitter, post link.
3. Add me on Twitter @retrohousewife5, leave username in comment.
4. Follow me, let me know which way you are following (Google, Facebook, NetworkedBlog, E-mail, other)
5. Add @Citizenpip on Twitter, leave username in comment.
6. Become a fan of Citizenpip on Facebook.
Remember post a separate comment for each of the above ways to enter! They will only count if they are separate.
*This giveaway is sponsored by Citizenpip. The prize is from them. I was not paid to post this giveaway but I was given products in order to do a product review.
Giveaway: Glass Dharma *Closed*
| November 17, 2009 | Posted by Lisa Sharp under Uncategorized |
If you have read my blog very long you know I love Glass Dharma’s glass straws. Not only are the straws wonderful, the company is very friendly and helpful.
Straws may not seem like much waste but they add up! Sure you can just give them up but sometimes you really want a straw, plus if you drink iced tea like I do it will help keep your teeth from being to stained. Plus they are beautiful!
I carry two in my purse all the time and my favorite restaurant is even learning not to bring me straws because I have my own.
Glass Dharma’s straws are strong and they will even replace your straw if it does break, though that is highly unlikely. They can be put in the dishwasher and come with great cleaning brushes. They are very easy to clean and unlike stainless steel straws you can see if you got everything out of them.
This Christmas why not give someone (or all!) on your list some glass straws? Glass Dharma will help you out by offering four very lucky readers one $25 gift certificates each!
And now for the rules-
1. Post your e-mail!!!!! Every time people forget, you can’t win if you don’t leave an e-mail address. (if you have a blogger account that has your e-mail that works as well, or if you fill it out in the info, just somewhere please!)
2. Check out Glass Dharma and tell me what you would buy with your $25.
3. Enter by November 26th at 11:59 p.m.
It’s open to anyone in the US.
Extra Entries (post separate comment for each):
1. Blog about the giveaway, post link.
2. Post on Twitter, post link.
3. Add me on Twitter @retrohousewife5, leave username in comment.
4. Add @GlassDharma on Twitter, leave username in comment.
5. Follow me, let me know which way you are following (Google, NetworkedBlog, E-mail, other)
6. Become a fan of Retro Housewife Goes Green on Facebook.
7. Follow Glass Dharma’s blog, let me know how you are following.
Remember post a separate comment for each of the above ways to enter! They will only count if they are separate.
*This giveaway is sponsored by Glass Dharma. The prize is from them. I was not paid to post this giveaway but they are one of my advertisers.
Giveaway: Fish Lips Paper Designs *Closed*
| November 16, 2009 | Posted by Lisa Sharp under Uncategorized |
To help you wrap green this year Fish Lips Paper Designs is giving one lucky reader four sheets of recycled holiday gift wrap to get them started!
With the beautiful designs from Fish Lips Paper Designs no one will even know it’s recycled. It’s anything but boring! I was able to review the gift wrap and I found it to be of great quality and style. So what are you waiting for enter to win some of your own!
And now for the rules-
1. Post your e-mail!!!!! Every time people forget, you can’t win if you don’t leave an e-mail address. (if you have a blogger account that has your e-mail that works as well, or if you fill it out in the info, just somewhere please!)
2. Check out Fish Lips Paper Designs and tell me what is your favorite gift wrap. (doesn’t have to be holiday)
3. Enter by November 25th at 11:59 p.m.
It’s open to anyone in the US.
Extra Entries (post separate comment for each):
1. Blog about the giveaway, post link.
2. Post on Twitter, post link.
3. Add me on Twitter @retrohousewife5, leave username in comment.
4. Follow me, let me know which way you are following (Google, NetworkedBlog, E-mail, other)
5. Become a fan of Retro Housewife Goes Green on Facebook.
6. Join Fish Lip Paper Designs group on Facebook.
Remember post a separate comment for each of the above ways to enter! They will only count if they are separate.
*This giveaway is sponsored by Fish Lips Paper Designs. The prize is from them. I was not paid to post this giveaway but I was given products in order to do a product review.
Product Review: Fish Lips Paper Designs
| November 13, 2009 | Posted by Lisa Sharp under Uncategorized |
Christmas wrapping paper uses over 50,000 trees each year, just for the UK! But it’s becoming easy to find recycled wrapping paper. Fish Lips Paper Designs uses 100% recycled paper and soy based inks. Saving lots of trees and chemicals.
Fish Lips Paper Designs says they are “environmentalism for the rest of us.” So while some greenies will use newspapers or fabric of gift wrapping, which is wonderful, others just aren’t ready for that step yet and this is a good stepping stone!
Fish Lips Paper Designs has many great designs of holiday and everyday wrapping paper. And they also have note cards.
The paper is high quality, has beautiful designs, and works like normal wrapping paper. So if you want to green your wrapping but aren’t ready to go all out, Fish Lips Paper Designs is a good start. Even if you don’t use wrapping paper check out the beautiful note cards!
*I was given a sample to test out for this review. I was not paid to write the review and these are my real feelings on the products.
Homemade Cranberry Sauce
| November 7, 2009 | Posted by Lisa Sharp under Uncategorized |
If you have only had cranberry sauce in a can you have to try to make you own. The canned has HFCS for the non-organic and even the organic has BPA. Plus the homemade is so much better and it’s easy. Here is the recipe I use.
Ingredients
- 1 (12 ounce) bag fresh cranberries
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup orange juice
Directions
- Mix all ingredients in a sauce pan.
- Bring to boil
- Simmer until berries pop and if like me you like your cranberry sauce less lumpy just cook until it’s the texture you like. (be sure to stir every once an awhile)
- Chill until ready to serve. (thought I end up eating a few spoonfuls while still warm)
The Smells Of Christmas
| November 5, 2009 | Posted by Lisa Sharp under Uncategorized |
Go to any big box store and you find a lot of air fresheners, candles, and all kinds of things to make your home “smell like Christmas.” But what’s in those products?
A lot of candles have lead wicks, the wax is made of a petroleum by product, and the fragrance oils can contain hormone disruptors. Air fresheners also contain the fragrance oils that often contain hormone disruptors.
So while you may think it smells nice, you are making your air more toxic. But that doesn’t mean your house can’t smell nice. There are many natural ways to get your house smelling like Christmas.
Diffusers are one nice option. You can get the one I have from Greenfeet.com. You just put a little water and a few drops of the essential oil of your choice on the plate and light the candle (be sure to use a bees wax or soy candle with lead free wicks). My diffuser currently has peppermint oil on it.
You can also buy bees wax or soy candles that use essential oils and lead free wicks. These can be used on candle warmers or just light them like normal candles.
If your house is a bit dry a good way to get some humidity back in to it and make the house smell good at the smell time is to put water, cinnamon, a few orange slices, nutmeg and whatever you have around on the stove and let it simmer. It will smell like you are baking something yummy so this may cause you to want to bake.
You can buy or make air fresheners made with essential oils. You can also mix up some carpet freshener to sprinkle before vacuuming to make the house smell nice as well.
To make this just mix baking soda and a few drops of whatever essential oil(s) you like and sprinkle on the carpet for 10 minutes- an hour before you vacuum. I also add some cinnamon to mine.
Before you know it your house will smell great and the air will still be clean and healthy!
