Big Green Purse + Giveaway

Posted on April 21, 2008 by Allie

According to Diane MacEachern’s book, Big Green Purse, “Women spend eighty-five cents of every dollar in the marketplace.” This puts us in a great position to leverage our power as consumers and make a difference by shifting our purchases and voicing our concerns.Big Green Purse is an amazing guide to help you make changes in your purchasing habits and become an informed, green consumer.It’s easy to read and has a nice, conversational tone — like chatting with a well-informed friend — but doesn’t skimp on details. Diane MacEachern isn’t afraid to get technical but explains everything in accessible terms.Big Green Purse addresses everything from food to soap to chocolate to lawn care, giving eco-friendly options and ways to influence change in companies that could use a nudge in the right direction.In addition to being a great read, Big Green Purse is a great reference book and a good place to start researching eco-friendly lifestyle changes. I hate to give my copy away, but I do want to spread the wealth of knowledge around. So, just like I did with Green Chic, I’m going to pull a Tip of the Day from Big Green Purse every day this week.Sign in with a valid e-mail address to comment on the Big Green Purse Tip of the Day posts from Monday, April 21st through Friday, April 25th. For each comment, you’ll get an entry (one per day, please). The giveaway will close on Sunday, April 27th, at noon (Eastern), and I’ll draw a name out of a hat to determine the winner. The winner will be announced on Monday, April 28th. Comments that appear to be spam will not be counted. Good luck!

CONTEST CLOSED — SUNDAY APRIL 27th

Posted in Going Green

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Oh no, I’ll be away all week and won’t be able to comment! Darn. I love to win.

April 21st, 2008 at 4:31 pm

Comment by nancypearlwannabe
You can still get in on today’s post. I’ll get it up ASAP.

April 21st, 2008 at 4:36 pm

Comment by Allie
heck, even if i don’t win… i think i’ll buy that book as an earth day gift to myself. but i better win, darn it all.

April 21st, 2008 at 5:41 pm

Comment by kir
good luck!

April 21st, 2008 at 6:07 pm

Comment by Allie
I gave a glance to this at the book store the other day and was interested in getting it but hadn’t read any reviews. Thanks for posting about it.

April 22nd, 2008 at 1:52 am

Comment by Dingo
Allie,

Thank you so much for your incredible endorsement of Big Green Purse! I can’t wait to see the comments! Best, Diane MacEachern, Author, Big Green Purse

April 22nd, 2008 at 2:41 am

Comment by Diane MacEachern
Allie,

I love your site! Please keep up the great work…..and Happy Earth Day!

Raylene

April 22nd, 2008 at 11:05 am

Comment by Raylene
Allie, you are an example in generosity to share the knowledge by giving up something you love and want to keep.

I’m in for trying to win it and then pass it on myself.

April 22nd, 2008 at 5:44 pm

Comment by erikka

Tip of the Day

Make a Draft Stopper

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A simple way to keep your house warm is to seal the bottoms of doorways with a draft stopper. You can usually purchase them inexpensively, but making one is a fun, easy DIY project.