One way that I have made a huge effort is by using reusable bags. In the past, I would often forget my bags in the car or when I would remember to get them, they wouldn't be in the car because I had left them at home. I also only used them for grocery shopping. It honestly never even occurred to me to use them for all of my other shopping. Duh! But not anymore.
This Eco-Cheap Mom is now the Eco-Chic Mom with my new bags from EnviroVogue. These eco-friendly bags are gorgeous and that makes me WANT to take them with me and show them off! I will not leave the house without my bags. And you'd better believe I'm proudly toting my cute bags in every store I enter.
I think I might be driving the hubby crazy with my bags. Seriously. He feels the need to explain to the sales clerks that I don't need their plastic bags because I am green. He also thinks it's pretty humorous to refer to me as the Eco-Cheap Mom...like "Oh yeah, I forgot. You're the Eco-Cheap Mom." Whatever! He'll get it one day.
Anyway, these cute bags from EnviroVogue are not only eco-friendly, they also support a great cause. Every one of their bags supports a different cause!

The Pink Damask Multi-Tote that I received is not only gorgeous, a portion of the proceeds from the sale of it helps support Susan G. Komen for the Cure! This large (15" x 14" x 8") tote is super strong and tough enough to hold 25 pounds. Now that's a lot of groceries, clothes, or whatever that will fit in this bag!

And all of the Dot Style Totes support Feeding America to help end hunger in America. I received the Pink Dot Mini-Tote which is the perfect size (11" x 9" x 5") for a quick run to the store, for carrying your lunch, or even as a gift bag. The uses are endless!
All of their stylish bags are made with woven polypropylene and have a glossy, water-repellent coating which makes them super strong and easy to clean. They also have long handles which enable you to carry them over your shoulder. It's so much easier to carry a bag on your shoulder than on your arm when trying to hold your baby, or hold your child's hand. What a smart design!
I am loving my EnviroVogue Bags and they allow me to, as they say "Look good while doing good."
And now for the fun part. You too can get some of these fabulous bags! EnviroVogue has offered one of my reader's a $25 gift card redeemable at their site. That would pay for about 2 – 3 bags (depending on ones you choose), plus the shipping too!
To Enter:
Visit EnviroVogue and tell me what you would purchase with your $25. Be sure to leave your email address in your comment.
After completion of this entry you are eligible for these additional entries. Remember to leave a separate comment for each additional entry and include your e-mail address!
*2 entries - Follow my blog publicly through Google friend connect. If you already follow, that counts too! (Leave separate comments for each entry. For example: "I follow #1" and "I follow #2".)
*1 entry - Subscribe to my blog via email. The sign up box is on my right sidebar.
*2 entries - Blog about this giveaway. Be sure to link back to my site and leave the URL where you blogged in your comment. (Leave separate comments for each entry. For example: "I blogged about your giveaway #1" and "I blogged about your giveaway #2".)
*1 entry - Follow ecocheapmom on Twitter and tweet about this giveaway.
*Daily entries - Tweet daily for additional entries. One per day. Please leave a link to your tweet and don't forget to mention @ecocheapmom in your tweet. Feel free to tweet this: Win a $25 gift card to EnviroVogue Bags! @ecocheapmom is hosting a giveaway! http://bit.ly/5Wt6qb
Good Luck!
Giveaway ends Tuesday, December 15th, 2009 at 9:00 p.m.(EST). The winner will be drawn by the random number generator at Random.org and will be notified by email and announced on this blog. Winner will have 48 hours to respond or a new winner will be drawn.
***EnviroVogue sent me these products review. I was not compensated in any other way and the statements above are my own honest opinion.***











67 comments:
What a great giveaway! If I didn't already have so many of my own bags I'd enter...of course, I could maybe give some as gifts...hmmmm....
I just tweeted about this, but I don't know how to link up to it...help!!
so that is one entry (if you can see it)
and I follow you here on Blogger./.
and i follow u on twitter (@erinlynn76)
http://twitter.com/erinlynn76/statuses/6369412174
(a link to my tweet---I think?)
Hi there! You stopped by my blog and I wanted to return the favor and I love your site. I always need eco-friendly tips!
Thanks
I think Erin might be following you... ;)
I like the idea of using the mini bags as gift bags. I like the leopard print and the paw print (suspect my cat would also!)
I have toooons of reusable bags here - we've been doing this for a few years now, and our Super Store (huge grocery store) in our town was the very first to ban plastic bags altogether.
My friend makes a line of reusable produce bags that I love and give as gifts all the time. http://www.inthemeshbags.com She has some awesome patterns. I give them to friends as well as the kids' teachers, use as hostess gifts, etc. Very chic ;)
Have a super weekend!
Thanks to Erin, I have found you and those bags look WONDERFUL and to think, not only do they save our environment, they support such wonderful causes.
I would have to purchase both the Pink Damask Multi-Tote AND the B&W Damask Multi-Tote.
I am a new follower!
I listen well and am following you publicly ;o)
But I didn't listen well enough to leave my email address in the comment - maryjmeyer AT gmail dot com
Great giveaway! I would love to get the B&W DAMASK Multi Tote. I digg reusable bags, too.
I follow #1
I follow #2
I subscribe by email.
I follow on Twitter and Tweeted: http://twitter.com/middayescapades/status/6382695293
Super cute bags...I am always up for more (I can hear Erin in my head!).
I follow you already.
I would totally pick the B&W Damask bag...I am really into black and white right now.
I will subscribe too.
Holly
I tweeted and followed
Holly
I posted about your giveaway on my blog yesterday--here's a link:
http://abbyandizzysmom.blogspot.com/2009/12/its-awards-day-and-im-feeling-bloggy.html
And I just did my daily tweet about them!
http://twitter.com/erinlynn76/statuses/6401535682
i follow and want the b&w dot bag!
just blogged...
http://jenneethompson.blogspot.com/2009/12/satisfied-sunday-volume-1-5th-edition.html
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I would split my selections b/w the black & white damask and pink damask collections due in large part to the specific charities they support.
Thanks for stopping by today :)
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I would get a few of the B&W Damask Mini Totes to give with gifts this year.
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http://twitter.com/erinlynn76/statuses/6442823879
just tweeted about your giveaway again (I can do it once per day, right?)
i would have to get the polka dot ones and I think I would get a couple mini bags for lunch bags. One for my mom and for my sister who aren't so green, but I try to rub off on them all the time..
i follow you through blogger :)
I would buy a multi tote.
I'm a google follower #1
I'm a google follower #2
I'm an email subscriber!
Love the pink one - I love reusable bags!!!!
I love the B&W Damask Multi Tote!
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I would choose the PAW PRINT Multi-Tote and the LEAVES Multi-Tote. I would use the rest for shipping. laprochaine@gmail.com
I Follow via Google Friend Connect. laprochaine@gmail.com
I Subscribe to Emails. laprochaine@gmail.com
I follow you on Twitter and I tweeted, http://twitter.com/laprochaine/status/6498198609. laprochaine@gmail.com
I would get two giraffe multi totes
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Following you on Twitter and tweeted (@EcoBlogz)
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Considering I just went over and bought bags for my best friends & sister (plus one for me :D), I'm not sure what else I'd get! But the mini Damask totes are pretty darling.
Thanks so much for this review, and contest.
Glad you visited me today!
I love the B&W PLAID Multi-Tote! All the bags are so cute!
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I would love to win(lindalatina on twitter)
Such a cool idea! I would purchase the Giraffe Multi, Damask mini, and B&W Plaid.
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I follow your blog #2
Follow on twitter & tweeted http://twitter.com/InquisitiveMom/status/6553606262
http://twitter.com/InquisitiveMom/status/6567891425 daily tweet
I really want that adorable giraffe print bag! I'm trying to be 1/2 as eco-conscious as Erin and use these type of bags more often. lol.
I would buy both the Pink Damask Multi-Tote AND the B&W Damask Multi-Tote with my gift card.
maurajoyce@gmail.com
I follow you publicly #1.
I follow #2.
I love the TEAL DOT Multi-Tote in
Cool Blue and Hot Cocoa. I would get a couple of these.
veniceangel@hotmail.com
I love the Teal Dot multi tote. So cute! Thanks! muskratholler@gmail.com
I follow your blog!
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I follow your blog!
#2
I subscribe via email. Thanks!
http://twitter.com/InquisitiveMom/status/6609460255 tweet
Great giveaway! I would use the $25 gift certificate to purchase two of the gorgeous bags.
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I like the damask multi tote & mini bag. Thanks for the giveaway.
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I would get the pink damask tote, b&w dot mini tote and the pink dot tote
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I would get the silver vines bag! bbmama09@gmail.com
I love the B&W PLAID Multi-Tote!
Cassie
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