Happy Earth Day

Does it seem like Earth Day doesn't get as much recognition as it used to? I am still going strong however and did a little tour of my sustainable living efforts using the cute filter Snapchat put out.

That pretty much covers our backyard.

Inside, I am trying something new to help reduce the number of paper towels we go through. I was staring to feel like we were eating paper towels we used up the rolls so quickly.

I bought a big pack of plain white flour sack cloth dish towels. They can be used for spills and and sort of clean up. I'm hoping this cuts down on the number of paper towel rolls we come home from the grocery store with.

Belated Earth Day - printables & desktop wallpaper

I just realized that I forgot to post all the cool stuff we did at work for Earth Day!

I made this printable that you can download for free, print and display. You can download it here. I based the design on a saying that I've seen at National Parks often. "Take only pictures. Leave only footprints." You might say that printing goes against Earth Day, but check out this infographic on how paper is the most recycled material in the US!

I also made the design into a desktop wallpaper if you prefer. I made it several different sizes including iPhone and iPad. You can download them here.

Planting a tree for Figs & Ginger Earthday Giveaway

On Easter my Dad helped me plant a tree for the Figs & Ginger Earthday Giveaway.

We planted a little Red Bud for my grandma in her side yard. It's the same tree I planted in my yard last year and I hope it gets lots of little pink flowers on too. I only knew them as Red Bud but my Grandma calls it a Judas Tree - interesting how they got that name.

I love Figs & Ginger jewelry and I love that they do this for Earth Day. This year they are offering either the love bunny necklace or a $15 gift certificate. I got the necklace last year so I'm trying to decide what to get with my gift certificate!

Happy Earth Day! Go enter to win something!

Happy Earth Day!

Three of my favorite brands have some really sweet giveaways going on!

Martha Stewart and Method teamed up for the Get Clean Sweepstakes. You could win a kitchen refresh, kitchen accessories, a year's supply of Method products and an autographed copy of Martha Stewart Homekeeping Handbook! All you have to do is go here to enter. The sweepstakes ends on 4/30.

One of my favorite bloggers Oh Happy Day participated in the campaign by showing how she organizes and spring cleans.

My favorite reusable bag company is also having an Earth Day Competition. Answer some pop quiz questions about Envirosax for a chance to win an Eco Chic Prize Pack with lots of eco-friendly swag. Here is the pop quiz. This one ends on 4/24.

Now get out there and enter!