Introducing the first ever contest from Green Your Decor, the Green Your Bath Giveaway! For many people, going green starts in baby steps, and once you get going, it’s easier to take the next step, then the next one. This contest can be your first step in a green direction.
Sign up for the Green Your Decor email newsletter and be entered to win a great prize package that includes:
- Organic cotton towel set from J.C. Penney’s Simply Green Collection. Set includes a bath towel, hand towel and washcloth in Sun Baked Clay, a color that is remininscent of natural terra cotta
- Organic cotton 21×34″ bath rug, also in Sun Baked Clay
- Reusable shoppingbag made of cotton and recycled polyester fibers from plastic bottles. $2 of the cost of this bag will benefit the World Wildlife Fund.
A winner will be chosen at random from all entries received. J.C. Penney did a much better job with photos than I did, so you can see the towels and rug at their web site if you wish.
Winning this set would be a great way incentive to start greening all areas of your life in small ways. By no means am I advocating getting rid of any household items you currently have that are in good working condition just to replace them with greener options. However, if you need new towels, sheets, etc, or if you are decorating a new room from scratch, there are easy ways to incorporate greener products.
And for those of you who do not win the main contest, I am also having a second chance giveaway. Add your comment on this post about what green product or project you would most like to see featured here at Green Your Decor, and you will be entered to win the first book on my Green Reading list in the sidebar: “Easy Green Living: The Ultimate Guide to Simple, Eco-Friendly Choices for You and Your Home”
So to sum it all up:
RULES
Main contest: Sign up for the Green Your Decor newsletter between Monday, June 23, 2008 and Monday July 7, 2008 and be entered to win the Green Your Bath prize package that includes a set of organic cotton towels, matching bath rug and a reusable shopping bag. A winner will be chosen at random from all entries received during the 2-week contest period. One entry per email address. Prize value: $91.99
Second-chance contest: Add your comment on this post between Monday, June 23, 2008 and Monday July 7, 2008 about what green product or project you would most like to see featured at Green Your Decor, and be entered a new copy of “Easy Green Living: The Ultimate Guide to Simple, Eco-Friendly Choices for You and Your Home”
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I’m Jennae Petersen, and I’m a lot of things. A mother, a graphic artist, a connosieur of beautiful interiors and a purveyor of all things design. Green Your Decor was borne of frustration in my attempts to find eco-friendly housewares that were also beautiful, and inspiration to do something to reduce my own carbon footprint and help others do the same in a beautiful way.
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I would love to see a project on organizing your kids room! I subscribed to your newsletter, great site glad I came across it today!
Thanks for listing your giveaway on A Contest Blog!
We’re thinking of trading in the gas hog. Gas prices, need I say more? Can you feature car comparisons so I don’t have to do the research? I value your opinion and it’s not ALL about the gas, it’s about where the car is made and should I give money to that and it’s about hybrid vs.just regular old.
I have two dogs that are endless sources of dog hair!! Everywhere!! Guests can’t come over and sit anywhere without taking a little extra something back with them. I would like to see suggestions on safe ways to stay ahead of that game. I would appreciate it and so would my friends and family. Thanks!
I want to thank all of you who have participated in the second-chance contest thus far. Your entries have been recorded. I do, however, want to mention that when you are making your suggestions, remember that Green Your Decor focuses on home decorating and related topics. So while I certainly appreciate the suggestion about car comparisons, that is not a subject I would be likely to write on. Thanks a bunch, and keep reading GYD!
What a fabulous contest drawing! Our family made a commitment earlier this year to do our part for the environment. We have begun with small steps like turning down the water temperature on our water heater. Each of us takes much shorter showers! We plan on turning up the thermostat in the summer and turning the temperature down in the winter. I recycle everything that I possibly can. I have been told that most of the curbside recyclables are taken to land fills and not actually recycled. I would love to see more articles about the fact/fiction of recycling. Thanks very much…..Cindi
I would love to see more articles on making crafts and decorating items out of common household things, like egg cartons, etc.
I’d like to see more about being green by using stuff we already own, even if its not “organic”. It seems like we always are told to rebuy stuff in order to be green.
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I would love to see some candles that are eco friendly an some chemcials that are good for younger children an pets,thanks
I’m gathering gifts early for the holidays!
Thank you everyone for your entries thus far.
@ Kam A: That is a really great idea. I’m working on getting some people who are knowledgeable about crafts and recycling projects to either guest post or allow me to feature some of their projects.
@ Alice Hansen: It definitely can tend to feel like we are being bombarded by “green” consumerism. I don’t advocate getting rid of anything you already own to buy a greener alternative. But I do recommend that if you are in the market for a new product — meaning you need it or would buy it whether it were green or not — that it is a good idea to be aware that there are eco-friendly options available.
@ Vickie Couturier: You can find lots of candles at: http://www.greenyourdecor.com/?cat=18
Keep those suggestions coming and keep reading GYD!
comparing some of the best natural cleaning products to know which ones are truly safe and green friendly.
I want to find some sturdy easy to install clothes pole, or umbrella drying system or retractable clothes line system. Retailers in my area don’t carry them.
I would love to see more “Green” cooking and kitchen options. I would love to find ways to feed my family healthy while taking care of the enviroment.
I also would love to know about “Green” cleaning products.
Another thing I would love to learn is ways of teaching the kids how to be “Green”.
Thank you!!!
I would love to see some organic lawn care. I have kids and dogs and hate throwing down chemcials on the lawn and flowers but pulling the weeds by hand is a never ending process! Help!!
I am interested in switching from “wrapping paper” to cloth gift bags. I would love to see what options are available commercially and maybe some tips on making them at home!
I think more cleaning products or ways to clean thanks jeanne
I would like to see more ideas on green decorating for the holidays…thank you. I also signed up for your newsletter.
rjjo@bresnan.net
I would love to see more information about constructing our own eco friendly house items (perhaps links to organic textiles and a simple project to make pillows, drapes, or children’s decor). Thanks!
I would mainly just like to know what kind of companies exist and about the products they sell that are green. It doesn’t appear there are always that many options out there but I’d like to patronize those that do! Oh, and more on green cleaning products (like which ones work the best… I don’t want to spend a ton of money trying out all the different ones since it does get expensive!).
more alternative fiber clothes
We just remodeled our bathroom and the towel/rug set would look great in there!
The Green product I LOVE: Green Works Natural Gals & Surface Cleaner by Clorox…..works great! So any other household cleaners would be a good addition.
Any kind of project about “green cleaning” would be great!
Green party goods. Especially for kid parties.
I would love to see an article comparing green cleaning products, particularly those geared to allergy sensitive people. I have MCS (multiple chemical sensitivity) so sometimes even “all natural” And “hypoallergenic” cleaners mean misery for me!
Thanks!
I would love to see some things about green decor for kids- cute rugs, sheets, pillows etc… The green party goods idea is also a great one.
I would love to read in depth reviews about the major green decor products available. Especially stuff like how long they would last, how durable they are, how they can be cleaned etc. I feel like there are many things to choose from but not enough information on the pros and cons. I feel like I need to know everything to make an informed decision about how it will suit my family needs. Especially with things like flooring etc.
very cool giveaway! i can always use more green ideas!
You could do something on composting or cool new composting products or receptacles. Great giveaway, thanks!
I would like to see a Green Project on How to Green Your Home so that kids can help in “greenifying” your home.
I like Judy’s idea of comparing household products, or simply having a list of those that are greener, or some recipes for making our own out of environment friendly ingredients.
Also, with kids grown up and grandkids far away I would like some ideas for adult uses for recycling a lot of items. We have no recycling center within 50 miles of us.
I’d love to see information on plastic alternatives such as Sigg water bottles. Signing up for your newsletter right now. Thanks forthe great giveaway!
I’d like to learn more about cork flooring, so I would love a product review on that.
I would love to see a comparison of natural products that make your home smell good. I have tried candles, incense, flowers, oils, etc. I can’t seem to find a good natural product that stays.
I would like to know more about making “green” candles.
I would love to see something about a small backyard (I live in the city) that is organized well with a combinations of rain water collection, composting, herb garden, bird feeder etc. An environmentally friendly space that works well and is enjoyable to spend time in.
A green way to keep bugs away when we dine out other then citronella.
I have a terrible time with indoor plants and usually kill them. Would love to find ways to include plants in decorating indoors and keep them alive.
I would like some tips on ways to make clothes maintenance more energy efficient. Hanging them outside after washing is one thing…
Baby steps exactly….with a new baby in the house we’ve started right away going green with cloth diapers. Oh what fun! INterested in anything kids + green please.
a green stain remover for my kids’ clothing
I am very interested in simplifying life. We are constantly bombarded by ads that make us think we want or need something. I need help on sifting through when is enough enough? Do our children really need the latest gadget? How do we live in the present with less that makes our life worth so much more? I have been taking one small step at a time for the last few years and have made dramatic progress on changing our lives. Things take a while to become habits so going slow, but maintaining changes is so important. I really enjoy reading snippets of information that help me on my journey!
i’d love to see some all natural face cleansers and what not
cant wait to simplify life..head to the farm, sit out on the porch watch time fly by.peaceful,quiet…cant wait
I would love to see more on conserving energy and green cleaning products.
We have been trying to find someone to carpool with to post, meanwhile I ride a bike the two miles to and from work, it doesnt save much gas but it helps
i’d love to see more green children toys, that would be really great!
I love this
This giveaway has introduced me to your site. Nice. I am a long term green advocate. Perhaps not exactly “decor” but I think you could feature the Brill lawnmower – very eco with no gas or electricity. Decor-wise, I’d like to know the most eco-friendly options for kitchen and bath counters.
I do a lot of crafts and projects with my kids i would love ideas for that
We are thinking of buying a composter that fits under your sink so I would love to see an article about the merits of these.
i signed up for the newsletter
I would love to keep up with thw green building project in New Orleans