Kellogg's - FREE Reusable Bag with UPC's (Just Pay S&H)

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In celebration of Earth Day receive a FREE reusable bag from Kellogg's with the proof of purchase from 2 boxes of Kellogg's cereals , $1.75 S&H and this completed order form.

*Offer ends 9/30/11 or while supplies last.

Thanks West Michigan Mommy!

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Caribou Coffee - FREE Coffee With Reusable Drinkware 4/22

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Earth Day is coming up this Friday, April 22nd. In celebration of Earth Day, Caribou Coffee is giving a FREE coffee of the day with reusable drinkware on Earth Day!

Don't forget, you'll get 50 cents off any drink, any time, any day with reusable drinkware at Caribou Coffee!

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H&M - 20% Off When You Donate Kids' Clothes Through 4/28

Until April 28th, you are invited to donate gently used children's clothing to any H&M store that stocks the kid's collection. The drive will benefit the Boys and Girls Clubs nationwide, while you will receive 20% off their next H&M Kids purchase. To find a participating H&M location near you, click here.

This is a great way to celebrate not only Earth Day by recycling your gently used kids' clothes, but also a great way to help out others and pay it forward. Since it is Spring, you'll get some Spring cleaning done and put a smile on someone's face with your donation!

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Facebook: Rayovac Rechargeable Battery Coupon

In celebration of Earth Day, Rayovac has a $3.00/1 Rechargeable battery coupon to print on their Facebook page. Go HERE and LIKE their page, if you haven't already, then go to the Promotions tab to access the coupon!

Thanks, Maggie! 

 

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Earth Day - Freebies, Goodies, and Events!

There are a ton of Earth Day freebies, deals and good causes, both local and national. Here are some great examples! Thanks Laura for compiling this great list!

Stop by Origins on Thursday, 4/22, to get a FREE full sized cleanser when you trade your current cleanser.
This comes from their Facebook page!
“We’ll trade you for FREE. One day only – 4/22. Bring your current skincare to any Origins counter and we’ll trade it for a full-size of one of our gentle, high-performance cleansers. Choose either: Checks and Balances™ Frothy face wash Or a Perfect World™ Antioxidant cleanser with White Tea. Value up to $20!”

Deals, Events, Freebies & Activities

Walgreens will be having $1 inkjet refills on Earth Day, 4/22/10 with coupon in Sunday paper (Walgreen's ad) or ads found in store. Click here to check it out or print too. Dial 1-800-WALGREEN to find a location that provides this service near you.

If you own a bunch of old make-brushes, sponges, etc. now is the time to do something with them! You can send them off to EcoTools for their Look Gorgeous, Love Green Campaign.
EcoTools will collect used cosmetic brushes and bath + body care products and swap them for an EcoTools alternative AND a sample pack. Examples of items to swap include:
* makeup brushes
* body washes and scrubs
* body lotions/butters
* hand creams
* body mists
* bath sponges
For each item turned in, participants will receive a coupon for a FREE EcoTools alternative (up to $7.99 value; limit 2 coupons per person). The EcoTools coupon(s) will be sent to participants within a month of receiving the swapped product(s). The items collected will be recycled. If you are not familiar with EcoTools, click here to see where they can be purchased.
Cosmetic brushes and bath + body care products should be mailed to:
Look Gorgeous, Love Green Campaign
c/o Skirt Public Relations
2320 N. Damen Ave., #2D
Chicago, IL 60647

Linens N Things is offering Earth Friendly Savings: 20% Off One Item! Coupon Code: EARTH2010

Get a Free reusable bag at Babies R Us with printable coupon good now through 4/22.

At CVS Use your Extra Care Card and score a FREE Green Bag Tag, which rewards you $1 ECB on every 4th use!

Discovery Channel Store - Lowest prices offered on top3 DVD Sets! One day only!
#1) Get Life and Planet Earth Blu-ray complete series sets for $50 (71% off!)
#2) Buy Planet Earth and Blue Planet DVD sets together for $40 (75% off!)
#3) New series Life and Nature's Most Amazing Events DVD sets for $40 (56% off!)

BUY A BOOK, PLANT A TREE
To celebrate EARTH DAY, for EVERY book purchased on McKenzie Books'website this Thursday, April 22nd, the will plant a tree with the help of American Forests.


Cascadian Farm wants you to join the celebration by pledging to follow a few eco-friendly tips on Facebook. Choose from eight different pledges, ranging from reusing clothes to reducing your speed while driving on the highway, and find the one that fits your lifestyle. For each person that signs a pledge now through May 31st Cascadian Farm will donate $1 up to $40,000 to the Organic Farming Research Foundation, which fosters the improvement and widespread adoption of organic farming systems.
Initiate a positive change for healthier foods and a healthier earth by visiting here and signing the pledge that's right for you. Visit here to print a $1 off coupon!

To make it easier to experience America's Great Outdoors, the National Park Service is waiving entrance fees, so visitors can enjoy all 392 national parks for free April 17-25. Click here for more information!

BBC Earth is offering Planet Earth’s first episode for free instant download on iTunes April 12-26, 2010

Celebrate Earth Day Thursday, April 22 at the Disney Store. Just bring 6 empty plastic water bottles or soda cans to be recycled, and receive a FREE Eco-Friendly Baseball Cap.


Scholastic.com is celebrating Earth Month by offering 15% off on all purchases with code AFFEARTH

Hanes and the Arbor Day Foundation are teaming up to plant trees to celebrate Earth Day 2010!
When you buy 3 Hanes products, the Arbor Day Foundation will plant a tree, up to 20,000, on Hanes behalf. PLUS, you’ll also get a FREE Earth Day T-Shirt. Offer is good from April 1, 2010 – May 15, 2010. Click HERE for all the details and to get your claim form.

Mambo Sprouts is giving away $10 gift cards to 40 lucky fans! Become a Mambo Sprouts Facebook Fan for your chance to win. Winners will be randomly selected on Earth Day, April 22nd!

Amazon has a new site hereat where customers can learn about green solutions to make every day Earth Day. Customers can save on green cleaning products, personal care, lighting, baby products, toys and more.
Amazon.com also has a large selection of green and sustainable goods year-round here

Petsmart is offering their reusable tote for $1.99 and 100% of the proceeds go to their PetSmart Charities! Helping animals and the Earth..what could sound better? :)

Pottery Barn Kids: Earth Day Celebrations will include giveaways and other kiddie Fun! Click here for more details!

Stonyfield is sponsoring the Kokua Festival in honor of Earth day and offering everyone a FREE Jack Johnson MP3 recording (unreleased) when you make an Earth Day resolution.

Earth Week Activities for the Kiddos

Here are a bunch of fun activities you can do with your kids to celebrate Earth Week All of these ideas reuse products you probably already have. Use. Reuse. Recycle.

Recycled Earth Crayons-Take green and blue broken crayons and melt them together to make Earth crayons! Go here for directions.

Juice Box Car and Plane- Use empty juice boxes to create a cool box car or plane. Go here for directions.

Recycled Water Bottle Bowling- Use empty water bottles to have a fun game of bowling. Go here for directions.

Potato Stamp- Use old potatoes to make stamps. Go here for directions.

Paper Bag Teddy Bear- Use paper bags from the grocery store to make a cute bear. Go here for directions.

Egg Carton Bee- Make a cute bumble bee out of an egg carton. Go here for directions.
All of these activities came from Baby Center.

Thanks Kristin!

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* GIVEAWAY * Seventh Generation "Disinfecting Cleaning Kit" Giveaway (ends 4/22 at 11:59 PM)

One (1) lucky reader will win a Seventh Generation "Disinfecting Cleaning Kit.".

Introducing you to Seventh Generation products is a great way to honor Earth Day on Thursday, April 22nd.

Replacing what’s currently under your sink with products that are non-toxic and safe for the environment is easier than ever with Seventh Generation’s environmentally friendly cleaning products.

Leading the “responsible cleaning” charge for the past twenty years, Seventh Generation has tapped into the disinfecting power of the herb thyme, to introduce an EPA registered line of disinfecting sprays and wipes that kill germs* naturally! The new line of botanical disinfectant cleaners includes a multi-surface cleaning spray, bathroom cleaning spray and wipes.

The disinfectants contain thymol, a component of the herb thyme, and can be used on hard surfaces including counter tops, plastic cutting boards, highchair trays as well as children’s toys. Best of all, they kill over 99.99 percent of germs* naturally and are effective against the Influenza A Virus, including H1N1.

Seventh Generation has partnered with eco-lifestyle consultant and author, Alexandra Zissu, whose new book, The Conscious Kitchen, discusses what’s good for your health, what’s good for the planet and what tastes great. Her book also includes great tips on maintaining a green and healthy kitchen, including:

Change is Good
Choosing cleaning products without indoor air pollutants like volatile organic compounds, or VOCs, is a simple and effective way to reduce your indoor air pollution. If you’re not prepared to switch everything overnight, start by swapping out the one product you use the most, and moving forward from there.

Think before you spray
Residues from cleaning products can last on a surface for longer than we we’d like to know and travel to areas that we sometimes don’t intend them to. Don’t contaminate your food by prepping it on a surface that may contain harsh chemical residues - rinse cleaning products from food preparation surfaces carefully or use botanical disinfecting cleaners that do not require a rinse step.

Home is Where the Clean Is
Your standard cleaners are good for removing soils and dirt from kitchen surfaces, but to tackle germs you need a cleaner that is effective against microbes like bacteria and viruses. Many cleaners contain ingredients that have antimicrobial properties such as vinegar or hydrogen peroxide, but the germ killing power of these is not necessarily guaranteed. To be sure you are killing germs, use an EPA registered disinfectant. Seventh Generation tapped into the disinfecting power of the common garden herb thyme, to provide a disinfecting cleaner that kills germs* naturally.

Make the Old New Again
Think twice about the items that you’re using to clean and dry your kitchen equipment and dishes. Use rags (like old t-shirts and washcloths) instead of paper towels. If you aren’t prepared to kick your paper towel addiction just yet, use only recycled versions that are unbleached or haven’t been whitened with chemicals containing chlorine and see how long you can make a roll last.

The Writing is on the … Sponge
Be sure to read the fine print on sponges and only purchase those that do not contain antimicrobial pesticides. Remember to store sponges in a dry place and frequently clean them by popping plastic sponges wet in a microwave for two minutes or boiling sponges for three minutes in water.

Mom Was Right, Wash Your Hands
Wash your hands with soap and water before and after prepping food, and always before eating. So much of what can be potentially harmful in a kitchen can be reduced by this simple act that doesn’t require any harsh chemicals whatsoever.

The winner will receive a Seventh Generation "Disinfecting Cleaning Kit" that includes a disinfecting multi-surface cleaner, bathroom cleaner, wipes , a copy of The Conscious Kitchen, a cleaning caddy made from recycled plastic, and two rolls of 100% recycled, unbleached paper towels.

*Refer to product labels for full details

With having a two-year old at home, I love the fact that I can use Seventh Generation products without worrying about the fumes or any toxic chemicals that my two-year old can get into. I hope you enjoy them as well..

Here are the guidelines for the giveaway:

Enter by 4/22/10 at 11:59 PM CST. One (1) winner will be randomly drawn from all entries received. US residents only. Ages 18 years old and up.

Please submit a separate entry for each action that you do.

Here are the ACTION CODES to use (one entry for each):
* Fill out your name and mailing info - use code: INFO
* Subscribe to the newsletter - use code: SUBSCRIBE
* E-mail the giveaway to friends (cc: mcmgiveaways@gmail.com)
- use code: EMAIL
* Follow me on Twitter (@mychicagomommy) - use code: TWITTER
* Enter http://bit.ly/7thGen @mychicagomommy Seventh Gen Giveaway
Tweet it out - use code: TWEET
* Tell me what is the best thing you've done for the environment
this year for a BONUS ENTRY

* Don't forget to check back on Friday, April 23rd, to see if you are the winner and to enter the other giveaways! *

Disclosure: Sevnth Generation and My Blog Spark did not compensate me in any way and all opinions expressed are my own honest opinions. Seventh Generation, through My Blog Spark, provided the information and gift pack for the giveaway, as well as a gift pack for me to review.

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Great Ways to Recycle or Reuse!

With Earth Day coming up I have seen lots of places to recycle almost everything! It's good for the environment, your house (less clutter), and sometimes your wallet.

Make Up Items
-EcoTools - Send off your old makeup brushes, sponges, and bath and body care products to EcoTools for an alternative EcoTool product (free item coupon) and a sample pack. Go here for more information!
Thanks My Dallas Mommy!

-Origins- Take your empty cosmetic tubes, bottles, or jars to Origins store or counter April 22 for a free full size cleanser...choose from Checks and Balances or Perfect World. This has been posted on their facebook page. Thanks Drugstore Divas!

Electronics
-Target- Trade in used electronics and DVDs for a Target Gift Card! Love this!!
-Swagbucks- Recycle old cell phones for swagbucks! Not a member? Join here!

Shoes
Nike- Drop off shoes at Nike to have every part used to make athletic surfaces. I think I like this on the best! They take any brand shoes!
List of other places to send shoes for charity and to be reused or recycled.

Plastic Bags
Reuse- If you have not gotten a reusable bag yet or forgot yours, be sure to reuse plastic bags in creative or more ordinary ways or
Recycle- Target has set out recycle bins for plastic bags in or near their stores.

Paper
Reuse - I use the backside of office paper or flyers I am no longer using to print out coupons. I also give them to my kids to doodle on or cut them up and use them on scrap paper to jot down notes.
Recycle- Paper Retriever is a great way to recycle your office papers, magazines, and newspapers. Plus, your schools or community organizations will get money for the items being recycled.

Sports Equipment
Donate to a local school! Teachers are always in search of play equipment especially this late in the year :)

Various Items
Recycle - Terracycle is a great way for you to donate used drink pouches, oral care, home storage, lunch kits, and beauty items. Your organization receives money for the items donated. The recycled items are then turned into products that are sold, such as tote bags.

Any other great ways (or places) to recycle or reuse? Please share!

Thanks Sarah for sharing most of this information!

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April 22nd At Walgreens - Ink Cartridge Refill For $1.00

I recently bought a new printer because of the high cost of my old printer's ink cartridges. To be honest, the cost of ink is a major frustration for any couponer. Here's a great offer in celebration of Earth Day for ONE DAY ONLY (April 22nd) at Walgreen's to get your ink cartridges refilled for only $1.00!!! This includes black & white and color ink!!

You will need to bring in the coupon from next week's flyer to get this great price. Go HERE for a list of all brands that Walgreen's will refill.

Thanks Wild for Wags!

And My Baton Rouge Mommy! 

 

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Target - Free Bag with Purchase of Selected Products 4/18

What a great way to start Earth Week!

Visit Target on April 18th and get a free reusable bag with any Tide, GE or Coke purchase.

Thanks Margie!


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