6 Green Giveaways for Earth Day 2013

It's Earth Day weekend and we're celebrating with loads of fun freebies – for you! We've teamed up with some of our favourite bloggers and manufacturers to bring you the chance to win fantastic prizes in six different green giveaways, all in honour of Earth Day. Each one features information and/or personal reviews about our top eco products for going green. Here they are – in no particular order – best of luck!

Little Miss Kate Lunchbots & Glob Paint Review & Giveaway - Win a $30 Lavish & Lime GC ends 23/4

FrugalMomEh Stainless Steel Straws & Sandwich Wrap Review & Giveaway - Win a $30 Lavish & Lime GC ends 30/4

Mom Vs The Boys Snack Bag & Funbites Review & Giveaway - Win a $30 Lavish & Lime GC ends 3/5

Glimpse Funbites Review & Giveaway - Win a $30 Lavish & Lime GC ends 27/4

Rants N Rascals Ecovessel Water Bottle & Lunchbots Review - Win a $30 Lavish & Lime GC ends 22/4

Good Girl Gone Green Bamboo Utensil & Lunchbots Review & Giveaway - Win a $30 Lavish & Lime GC ends 4/5

Plus, don't miss our own:
Lavish & Lime Shake it & Take it Earth Day Giveaway - Win 1 of 3 $100 Prize Packs includes a S'well bottle & a large container of Vega One nutritional shake ends 29/4

Lavish & Lime in the Press

The press is buzzing with stories about Earth Day and everywhere there's talk about the hottest eco products everyone should have to live green. Lavish & Lime has been lucky enough to be featured in some of our favourite media outlets and – at the risk of blowing our horn – we'd like to share them with you, if only to show you we're not the only ones that think these products are wonderful!

Westcoast Homes & Design featured our eco shopping basket as a garden trug.

The Greenest Family on the Block, Vitamin Daily Kids, April 20
"Fashioned from recycled newspaper, these colourful O’bon pencils last 2-3 times longer than traditional wooden pencils because the leads are better protected. They also manage to inspire awe for the wild in your child, with each pencil showcasing a different animal that corresponds to a particular colour. We love their bright hues. From $2.50 at www.lavishandlime.com"

The List: 11 Eco Ways to Live Well, Savvy Mom, April 16

"Clean Well: AspenClean Grapefruit & Lavender All Purpose Natural Spray Cleaner & Eco Cloth SetVancouver-based AspenClean’s 100% vegan cleaning spray won’t leave toxic residues on countertops but will leave your house—and the air you all breathe in—smelling beautiful with the scents of lavender and grapefruit. Given the esteemed Ecocert certification from Europe, this cleaner is an example of tough, biodegradable all-natural cleaners at their best. $18, available at lavishandlime.com"

 

"Create Well: Faber-Castell Jumbo Triangular Animal EcoPencils  
It’s hard to keep kids away from plastic, particularly when it comes to playtime. But in the craft department you can clean things right up. Consider these recycled pencils that are made thick so they’re easier for smaller hands to grab a hold of. Tip: When buying pencils or pencil crayons, look for the FSC-certified wood symbol which means the product has come from sustainably managed forests and that neither wildlife, soil or waterways were harmed during the harvesting process. $10.80, available at lavishandlime.com"

Garden Gadgets for Green Thumbs, Westcoast Homes & Design Magazine, Vancouver Sun, Spring 2013
"Eco Basket. This lovely collapsible shopping basket does double duty as an unexpected garden trug. Use it to transport seeds and seedlings from teh nursery tot he the garden, or pack ti full of your own home-grown flowers and vegetables. An award-winning design made from aluminum and waterproof nylon. $29 lavishandlime.com"

DIY Plant Pot Slipcovers

Give ugly plastic garden pots a makeover with these simple DIY plant pot slipcovers – and turn your potted garden plants into a colourful focal point for your garden, patio or deck! No need to send the plastic garden pots your flowers, herbs and vegetables come in to the landfill and spend time and money replanting them into brand new ones. Use the original pots instead. Simply dress them up in your kids' old clothes (we used leggings and a long-sleeve shirt) and within minutes, you'll brighten your outdoor space like never before. The best part? Changing slipcovers is as easy as changing clothes. Every time the kids outgrow something, you can always dress your plant pot in it next!

Here at Lavish & Lime, we're always on the lookout for ideas that allow us to live more gently on this earth. This one we came up with ourselves and it fits the bill to a 'T' – it's a brilliant way to reuse. Below is a short pictogram showing how to make your own plant pot slipcovers – and an eco tip: keep fabric remnants and reuse them as cleaning rags.

Green Deals for Earth Day 2013

It's been 43 years since the first Earth Day and we've come a long way. Green is mainstream, recycling is part of daily life, innovative eco products are taking hold and the benefits of healthy eating, healthy living are being taken to heart. Earth Day on April 22nd is a time to reflect on what we're doing to relieve our impact on the planet. We believe it starts with small steps and rethinking how we do things in our daily lives. From the coffee beans we grind to the way we move house, it's all about making smart choices. In keeping with the theme of all things earthy, we'd like to introduce you to five like-minded friends – all offering great alternatives for living green. As it's Earth Day Month, they're celebrating with some great green deals – we encourage you to check them out and live gently upon this earth.

SPUD.ca connects local farmers and food producers to the community by using a just-in-time home delivery system. The result is fresher food, and healthy convenience delivered to your door. Customers can choose from a wide variety including local and organic produce, organic grass-fed meats, gluten-free products, organic dairy products, healthy snacks, and more.

Green Deal: Get $20 in FREE, local organic groceries with your first order. Use code: offer20. Start shopping here.

HALFMOON YOGA has been hand-crafting awesome yoga and meditation gear for close to 25 years. They're proud that most of their products are still locally made and hand-sewn in Vancouver. They are nature lovin' yogis and consider the community and the planet in everything they do.

Green Deal: Take 15% off Halfmoon's Breathable Eco Mat. Use code: earthday15. Retail web purchases only. Not valid with other offers. Valid until April 30th.

FROGBOX is the convenient, affordable and eco-friendly alternative to cardboard moving boxes. Traditional moving supplies are harmful to the environment. Frogbox will deliver reusable moving boxes to your home or office and pick them up when you’re done moving.

Green Deal: Receive 5 FREE additional boxes with any bundle order through April 30th. Simply mention EARTHDAYFIVEFREE in the order information field. Participating locations only.

ETHICAL BEAN COFFEE roasts only Fairtrade Certified Organic coffee from around the world. The Vancouver-based coffee company is committed to ensuring small-scale farmers receive a fair price for their efforts. Ethical Bean coffee is roasted in a carbon neutral facility where the company works from the ground up to reduce their impact on the environment. You can find Ethical Bean coffee in cafes and grocery stores across the lower mainland using this handy coffee locator guide.
 
ASPENCLEAN is a green home cleaning service that has been cleaning houses the natural way since 2004. They use only their own AspenClean 100% all natural cleaning products that are eco-friendly, biodegradable and non-toxic. AspenClean offer home cleaning services to customers throughout the Lower Mainland, BC and Calgary, Alberta. Book your natural green house cleaning here.

Frogbox will drop off and pick up reusable moving boxes.

Halfmoon's Breathable Eco Mat will stand up to a lot of use.

Ethical Bean coffee is available both ground and whole bean.

Spud.ca delivers healthy, local food to your door.

AspenClean are the only Canadian 100% natural certified cleaners.

Wasteless Wednesday Wishlist: Window Art

Reusing old items is one of the best ways of taking small steps towards living more gently on this earth. We love the idea behind this unique piece of bathroom wall decor that doubles as a functional bathroom routine chart, particularly perfect for kids who tend to get distracted when getting ready for school – or bed. With some paint and stencils, turn an old window into bathroom routine wall art, hang it on your wall and – fingers crossed – life will run more smoothly!

Photo: bystephanielynn.com