Free Book Friday (with a side of Funny)
A FRIDAY FUNNY
FREE BOOK FRIDAY
How fortuitous that Earth Day falls on a Friday this year, when I would be giving something away, anyway. 
And while this week’s Free Book Friday offering isn’t (strictly speaking) a book, I still think it’s something you’ll enjoy!
Today’s Earth Day prize pack includes:
a “Think Green, Be Global” 100% recycled (& recyclable) notebook
a “Love Your Earth” mini list pad
a brand new Peanuts/Snoopy “Save Our Planet” wristwatch just like Mistress Heidi wears. Oh, yeah.
& (added belatedly, so it’s not in the picture)
a sheet of the brand new Go Green! U.S. “Forever” postal stamps:
To enter the giveaway for this Earth Day Giveaway, please share at least one way in which you intend to be more “green” & Earth-friendly in the coming year. And please include the code FBF—for “Free Book Friday”—to let me know you’re interested in the drawing. (U.S. residents only for the prize, please, but everyone is welcome to chat.)
Winner will be announced on Easter Sunday (4/24). Winner is responsible for contacting me with her mailing information—i.e. I will not be contacting you—so be sure to check back in or you might not even know you won! :crying (If prize isn’t claimed within 14 days, another name may be drawn or item may be tossed back into the goody bag to be re-used for a future giveaway.)
Comments
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Jane says:
FBF. Happy Earth Day. :bees I don’t always remember to turn off the lights or other electronics when I leave the room, so I do hope to do better in that regard. I also need to unplug everything, too and save some money on the electric biil. :cupcake
On April 22, 2011 at 3:13 am
Jane says:
I’m thinking of leaving sticky notes next to the appliances to remind me to unplug them. :cupcake
On April 22, 2011 at 4:34 pm
Hollie says:
FBF
and Happy Earth Day!!
Starting Monday I am going to be riding my bicycle to work and just about everywhere else to help cut down on pollutants and the gas prices are going to help me! and it will help reduce the size of my rear….jeesh…who knew that the high cost of gas would actually help!
On April 22, 2011 at 7:53 am
Shelly Wegand says:
FBF – I am going to make sure the lights and all appliances are shut off so when they are not being used they don’t still use electricity
Shelly
On April 22, 2011 at 8:57 am
Donna says:
FBF and Happy Earth Day!!
I already recycle and shred and encourage others to do as well. I will try to remember my grocery totes more often. As it stands there is a lot of perfectly packaged cat poop in plastic bags courtesy of my critters and Wal-Mart. I guess I need to find a better way of disposing their waste. If anyone has any ideas I would love to hear it.
On April 22, 2011 at 9:02 am
Jessica Lemmon says:
FBF, if I may be so bold. :angel
Go Green tip o’ the day is for those paper grocery bags. Use them to wrap gifts, kindle for your summer bonfires or my favorite – for art projects. Got kids? Those flat backs make an awesome canvas for painting or for markers.
You can also use them as dropcloths when refinishing furniture which is another great green/recycling tip – before you throw it out, think “what could I do with this?” My mom once turned an old dresser into a TV stand – she pulled out the top drawers, slapped on a coat of paint and shoved the VCR/DVD players in there then used the bottom drawers to hold movies and games.
On April 22, 2011 at 9:13 am
Anne says:
FBF
One of the best uses for paper sacks is the ole book cover. I don’t ever see kids covering their books any more. Maybe it’s because more schools require you buy your own, so people don’t feel they need to care for them as much, or the use of back packs which protect them.
I recycle all cans and bottles now. Last year I used to still throw away cat food cans cause they’re gross to clean especially the ground food. But Alex, my big guy, likes to lick them pretty darn clean (I was worried about him cutting his tongue, but that doesn’t seem to be a problem). Then I soak the can in leftover dishwater to loosen any bits, then drain dry on the side of the sink.
I have to think about better litter choices, I heard figures on litter volume in dumps (8 billion lbs. per year (?), but I’m worried about switching cause they’re so good about using their litterboxes as is.
On April 22, 2011 at 11:31 am
JeanP says:
FBF-I have got the recycling down pretty well, now I just have to get more into making sure all unused appliances are unplugged, we have a number that are drawing unneccessary power. Trying to be better about conserving water when brushing teeth and showering.
On April 22, 2011 at 1:26 pm
carole says:
FBF! I’m going to recycle more! I am doing now but not as often as I should. Also, I’m going to use my recyclable bags when I grocgery shop instead of the plastic ones. I have a few and I use them for library books. Have a nice Earth day- and Easter!
On April 22, 2011 at 1:29 pm
debbie says:
FBF Happy Earth Day! the dear one is going to try to open a recycling center for cans and such so been getting a stock pile on paper and cans and plastic. My big cut back is plastic bottles of any kind. Didn’t know how much you have to do to open something like that but it will be wroth all the effort. :wink
On April 22, 2011 at 1:53 pm
Jolene A says:
FBF
I’m huge into recycling, but need to work more on not wasting water and gas. I could get my lazy butt out of my truck and walk my kids to school instead of driving. I also plan on pestering my sister till she starts to recycle too. I was appalled on my last visit to see her garbage and all the stuff that could be recycled
june111(at)att(dot)net
On April 22, 2011 at 2:22 pm
Laura J. says:
Edible underwear! Yep. Great for the environment and tasty too!!! :ROFL
Okay…just kidding. Actually, one thing I think I really want (and this is my big ticket item) I want a hybrid car. I’ve seen a couple I really like.
Small thing…my husband and I keep talking about starting a compost pile. This would serve two purposes first, it’s good for the environment and second….it would drive my neighbor crazy to have to look at that every day!!!! B’girl also wants to put this really cool dinosaur statue out back, but I don’t think it would help the environment, but come to think of it…it might be made from recycled materials.
We already recycle, use recyclable batteries, run the air conditioner at a temp that is only to keep us comfortable, make trips/errands so that they efficient without using a lot of gas, etc. I have an eReader for my books so I’m helping to save trees and of course we try to plant them when we can and if we have space.
We do other things too, but right now they are escaping my brain.
On April 22, 2011 at 4:14 pm
Amy Bleich says:
#FBF–LOVE LOVE LOVE the Snoopy watch! I know it’s bad, but I am coveting it!
I have recently pumped up my recycling efforts & am getting MUCH better about using my own shopping bags…it took a while to get in the habit!
Thank you!
On April 22, 2011 at 5:28 pm
Fedora says:
Ooh, that is SUCH the watch to covet! Love it, Heidi!!
As for what we’re doing to be more environmentally helpful, we’re trying to walk more/drive less. Thankfully the weather’s improved, making that a little easier, too. I’m thrilled to bits that our community just started collecting composting as well as recycling; our garbage is down to very little!
I’m not sure I can do the military shower thing though–I love, LOVE luxuriating under the warm water… We do collect shower water to reuse as well..
FBF!
On April 22, 2011 at 7:12 pm
Chris Bails says:
FBF- for earth day i am going to get my kids to shut off lights if they are not in that area. to save on electricty as much as possible. i also am taking all my old magazines and recycling them.
christinebails@yahoo.com
On April 22, 2011 at 9:51 pm
JoAnna B says:
I have been buying a bunch of the reusable grocery bags, I have been using those when I go shopping instead of getting the plastic bags. I have my own water bottles that I use for water every day. When I do have to use a plastic cup for beverages at work, I keep the cup and wash it and reuse it. Our company even offers a bin to recycle batteries. I have been carrying batteries in my coat pocket for 2 wks. I never seem to have my jacket on when I pass by the bin.
Happy Earth day!
FBF
On April 23, 2011 at 9:18 am
Throuthehaze says:
I am going to start recycling more and start using cloth bags at the grocery store instead of plastic.
FBF
throuthehaze at gmail dot com
On April 23, 2011 at 1:42 pm
domestic diva says:
FBF
We use cloth instead of paper whenever we can: bags, towels, napkins, diapers, etc.
On April 23, 2011 at 2:39 pm