Big Green Purse Book Giveaway

by Peggy on April 21st, 2008

Big Green Purse is the ultimate how-to spending guide for women who want to lessen their impact on the planet.

Bestselling environmental writer Diane MacEachern explains how you can make a difference for the environment by using your spending power to send manufacturers a message via the products you choose. Many areas are covered, including cosmetics, cleaners, food and transportation. Read my full review.

The publisher is sponsoring a contest to give one lucky reader a free copy of Big Green Purse. We’ve also linked to Bloggy Giveaway this week, so go there to see what else is going on in the blog contest world.

Here’s how to enter:

•Leave a comment on this post telling us your favorite item to shop for.
•Enter only once per household by midnight CST on Saturday, April 26.
•The winner will be announced on April 27.
•Contest is open to US residents only.

Good luck, and have fun thinking of that favorite item to shop for!

Book image via BigGreenPurse.com.

Tags: Big Green Purse, Diane MacEachern, environmental writer, free book, free copy, green spending guide, lessen impact

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cyn
Apr 21, 2008 at 1:27 am

This would be great to read… and gain some insight from! :)
Corrie
Apr 21, 2008 at 1:41 am

I’m going to have to browse your site - the name intrigues me (we are trying to be a greener family)
Cindi
Apr 21, 2008 at 2:36 am

Hi, I have heard good things about this book. I mad a pledge earlier this year for our family to become more green! Please enter me in your drawing.
Thanks,Cindi
geri
Apr 21, 2008 at 2:48 am

Great Giveaway!!! Thanks!
gerijones64(at)hotmail(dot)com

Craft supplies!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
NicoleZD
Apr 21, 2008 at 2:54 am

I love to shop for books! They’re not too expensive, and I don’t have to try them on in the fitting room :-D

fiordpiner [at] yahoo [dot] com
Lesha
Apr 21, 2008 at 4:50 am

I actually like to shop for books…and whatever is on clearance that catches my eye. :)
Smellyann
Apr 21, 2008 at 7:48 am

I love to shop for children’s clothes. Thanks, I’d love to read this book!
DramaMama
Apr 21, 2008 at 8:13 am

I like to shop for food! I guess it’s b/c I like to eat. The grocery store is my favorite place to hang out, read labels, see what kind of interesting brands they have. There’s a lot of food I’ve never tried and since I don’t really know how to cook, I don’t dare buy something unless I know what I’m going to do w/it! At any rate, I’m interested in the book, too!
Julie F
Apr 21, 2008 at 9:04 am

Plants and seeds. I adore shopping for these, but I want to get more into buying heirloom varieties because they’re better for the planet and help save almost extinct varieties.

I’d like the book, it can’t do anything but help this household!
Angela
Apr 21, 2008 at 9:12 am

I love to shop for baby products of any sort… Its an addiction.. hince the blog :)

I am running a bloggy party right now too with tons of prizes! Come check us out!
http://www.sevendogsandababy.com
Shannon
Apr 21, 2008 at 9:37 am

I love to shop for stuff for my apartment, I am a home decor queen.

palmersf(at)bellsouth(dot)net
Broad Horizons
Apr 21, 2008 at 9:42 am

What a great book, I’d love to read it! Coincidentally LOL, I love to shop for books :)
Breeni Books
Apr 21, 2008 at 10:54 am

This contest is perfect for me because my favorite thing to shop for is books! Thanks for hosting!
Stacy
Apr 21, 2008 at 11:20 am

I have been scouring the internet for safe baby items
tami lewis
Apr 21, 2008 at 11:53 am

BOOKS BOOKS BOOKS! am i clear? lol
Laura Ch.
Apr 21, 2008 at 12:24 pm

I love food shopping. I know it’s weird, but I love buying in season fruits and veggies, or finding something that sounds delicious and making a meal later that day.
julie
Apr 21, 2008 at 12:35 pm

I love to shop for shoes..is there a greener way to do that? Need the book
Ginny
Apr 21, 2008 at 12:48 pm

I love shopping for scrapbook products.
Tanya
Apr 21, 2008 at 12:57 pm

I love to shop for fabric (I sew).
Qtpies7~
Apr 21, 2008 at 1:03 pm

I have a sickness with shopping. I love to shop for cloth diapers, lol. Cute ones, embroidered ones, fuzzy ones, minky ones, functional ones, etc.
Summer
Apr 21, 2008 at 1:08 pm

I love to shop for scrapbooking supplies.
Jennifer
Apr 21, 2008 at 1:18 pm

I love shopping online for trendy but ecofriendly clothing…I find a lot on ebay from India (rayon) or cotton that are hand crafted. Hemp fashions last forever, so I often buy them used. My latest purchase is a green pair of footwear…earth shoes. Haven’t tried them before but I am so excited to get them!
Paige
Apr 21, 2008 at 1:59 pm

I really love to shop for shoes.
Nicol
Apr 21, 2008 at 2:22 pm

I know that this may sound odd but I love shopping for cleaning supplies. I love the smell of the isle. I am trying to green my cleaning supplies so this would be perfect!
TXPoppet
Apr 21, 2008 at 3:21 pm

Organizing items. Perhaps because I always feel out of control?
Steph
Apr 21, 2008 at 3:32 pm

I like shopping for fresh produce at our local farmer’s market during the summer. I also like shopping on craigslist.com
Megan
Apr 21, 2008 at 3:33 pm

I love to shop for….bargains!
Thanks for the giveaway.
mnatherson(at)comcast(dot)net
Liz
Apr 21, 2008 at 4:03 pm

I love shopping for craft supplies or clothing for my little boy! What a great giveaway! Please enter me in your drawing! Thanks!
Bonita
Apr 21, 2008 at 4:21 pm

This sounds very interesting.
Kim
Apr 21, 2008 at 4:28 pm

This would be great. I’ve been looking for some good ways to be more eco-friendly on a day to day basis.
Emily
Apr 21, 2008 at 4:39 pm

Looks like a great book, I’d love to win!

princesslimey(at)gmail(dot)com
Kyra
Apr 21, 2008 at 4:50 pm

I love to shop for my son, especially toys. Would love to read this!
Ann
Apr 21, 2008 at 4:55 pm

My favorite thing to shop for is anything for my baby girl!!(actually for all 3 kids) Thanks for the great giveaway!
Lisa
Apr 21, 2008 at 5:04 pm

What a great giveaway for a treehugger like me. :)

I love to shop for beauty products that are all-natural of course. My favorite place is everydayminerals.com they are awesome!!
mzzterry
Apr 21, 2008 at 5:25 pm

Great Give away.
I love to shop for….other people! I like to shop for anything on sale also!
Katie
Apr 21, 2008 at 5:25 pm

What a neat book. What I like to shop for is baby clothes. katie_mmartin (at) yahoo [dot] com
Deneen
Apr 21, 2008 at 5:36 pm

Believe it or not, my husband and I are “foodies” and love scouring our area for neighborhood farm stands.
Elaine
Apr 21, 2008 at 5:37 pm

I like to shop for clothes - who doesn’t? Thanks for the chance!
Ashley
Apr 21, 2008 at 5:39 pm

I love to shop for cards and stationary. Enter me to win!
Tiffany Rosson
Apr 21, 2008 at 5:46 pm

SHOES! Is there anything else to shop for?

This looks like an excellent read.

Thank you for doing this giveaway.
Tiffany Rosson
NoPunyNerd
Apr 21, 2008 at 5:51 pm

I love to shop for books — used, new, whatever. And beads — gotta have beads!
GIVEAWAY CITY
Apr 21, 2008 at 6:53 pm

I love to shop for anything, and it’s never for me
Mari Ickes
Apr 21, 2008 at 7:49 pm

I love to shop for shoes. I also, oddly enough, enjoy shopping for food at the grocery store and finding a good bargain.
Suzie
Apr 21, 2008 at 7:55 pm

Fabric at JoAnns. I keep buying and buying with the intentions of making cutsie outfits for my daughter. But then it’s all so cute so I’m afraid if I try to make something I’ll screw it up, so I buy more fabric… I’ve got tons!
Erin
Apr 21, 2008 at 8:01 pm

SHOES!
Chris A. (Chreamps)
Apr 21, 2008 at 8:17 pm

I love to shop for electronics or software (only when needed, of course). Sounds like a great book and I’ll have to check it out even if I don’t win. Thanks for the opportunity!
Mindy Said
Apr 21, 2008 at 8:22 pm

Thank you for the chance to win. It sounds like a great book!

mindysaid (at) gmail (dot) com
Kristi
Apr 21, 2008 at 9:10 pm

My favorite thing to shop for is cozy jammies. I know it’s silly but otherwise shopping is too stressful. Thanks for the entry.
Lisa in Chicago
Apr 21, 2008 at 9:16 pm

I love to shop for local food. It can be extremely challenging in the winter months. I also enjoy finding “clean” products for our family. There is so much information out there for us to keep up on.
Heather G
Apr 21, 2008 at 9:21 pm

My favorite thing to shop for is children’s books.
Tammy
Apr 21, 2008 at 9:26 pm

Hmmm, I love to shop for eco-friendly lip products! Then again, I love to shop for almost anything online!

This book looks wonderful. It’s already on my to-buy list!
Jodi Plume
Apr 21, 2008 at 9:35 pm

I love shopping for books and fun new games for our family. And I love shopping for clothes, but not for myself.. for my kids. :D
Ebie
Apr 21, 2008 at 9:49 pm

hmmm, probably books and clothes :)
Jennifer
Apr 21, 2008 at 10:05 pm

I love to shop for books and clothes for my kids.
CanCan
Apr 21, 2008 at 10:48 pm

I like shopping for green toys for my kids. I’m a toy FREAK! And books too.
Valerie
Apr 21, 2008 at 10:49 pm

I love shopping for bird toys-yeah weird! I just love spoiling my bird!
Bobbie
Apr 21, 2008 at 11:01 pm

I like to shop for good books! i love to read!
galedrial@hotmail.com
Becky
Apr 21, 2008 at 11:24 pm

Favorite thing to shop for? Definitely books! Thank you for a wonderful giveaway!
Krista
Apr 22, 2008 at 12:25 am

my favorite thing to shop for… probably cute baby clothes!
Carolsue
Apr 22, 2008 at 1:02 am

I like to shop for books on Amazon.
Thanks!
Kristine Vicker
Apr 22, 2008 at 8:32 am

What I love to shop for…..just about anything in Target! I love just roaming around there, I know it’s sick, but I do.
Kristine
Lindsie
Apr 22, 2008 at 9:10 am

My favorite thing to shop for are clothes at the thrift shop. It’s like a treasure hunt!
Liz
Apr 22, 2008 at 10:29 am

I love shopping for clothes. I get to do nearly as often now, but I still window shop.
Christi
Apr 22, 2008 at 10:33 am

Children’s clothes do it for me!
mokimedic
Apr 22, 2008 at 10:39 am

I love shopping for craft supplies.
Natasha
Apr 22, 2008 at 10:54 am

My favorite item to shop for is anything for my son. I am always looking to become more green so the book would be great to read!
Tamara (AK)
Apr 22, 2008 at 1:03 pm

Books, books, books! We love shopping for books!

What a perfect giveaway - a book! Thanks!
Cindy
Apr 22, 2008 at 1:54 pm

I love to shop for shoes, especially for my kiddo. :) Great giveaway!
Miss Heidi
Apr 22, 2008 at 2:13 pm

My favorite item to shop for is make-up. I love it because there’s always something fun and new out there to experiment with. Thanks.
Heidi
sweet_soul_sistermi@yahoo.com
Scarlett
Apr 22, 2008 at 2:23 pm

I HATE shopping for shoes (my feet are wide), but I love them so much. I love shopping for anything for my niece.
Nicole J.
Apr 22, 2008 at 2:34 pm

I really don’t like shopping as an activity. But if I’m in the mood and the moon is in the right phase, then shopping for clothes for myself can be fun. But I rarely want to spend the money on myself and shopping for food is always more fun and satisfying.
Debbie
Apr 22, 2008 at 3:15 pm

Well, I don’t really like to shop that much but I do love clothes sales! Especially when I’m spending a gift card.
fourkidsrgreat(at)gmail(dot)com
Patti
Apr 22, 2008 at 4:23 pm

I love shopping for bargains! Anything thats a bargain, I love!
Kamber
Apr 22, 2008 at 5:03 pm

I love shopping for anything baby. Baby toys, baby clothes, baby products, baby books, books about babies etc. If it’s made for babies I love buying it.
chanelireli
Apr 22, 2008 at 6:55 pm

I love shopping for books. Too bad they are so darn expensive!
Patricia
Apr 22, 2008 at 7:50 pm

I love to shop for books, all kinds, but especially Cookbooks. I share my books with others, too.
flmom
Apr 22, 2008 at 7:56 pm

No doubt about it, my favorite thing to shop for is books!
Dan Smith
Apr 22, 2008 at 8:05 pm

I love shopping for books
Susan
Apr 22, 2008 at 8:06 pm

I like shopping for my kids clothes
Tiff@Three Peas
Apr 22, 2008 at 9:09 pm

Fabric!!! I could get in big trouble in the fabric store!
Rachel
Apr 22, 2008 at 9:14 pm

Must have Books, that is what I shop for the most! Great giveaway!!

Please stop by and visit our contest if you have time.

Thanks and have a great day!
Nature Deva
Apr 22, 2008 at 9:20 pm

I love to shop for my son especially when I can find a great deal on things I am looking for.
Farrah
Apr 22, 2008 at 10:07 pm

I love to shop for fabric!! I love all the colors and textures. :)
Would love this book. Thanks.
C Duran
Apr 22, 2008 at 11:24 pm

Food shopping is my favorite!
Emily N.
Apr 22, 2008 at 11:41 pm

I love to shop for groceries and beauty products.
Alaina
Apr 23, 2008 at 9:38 am

This would be great! We are working towards a much greener household. I love shopping for food at the farmer’s market - I’m a bit of a foodie. :) I also like shopping for clothes for my boys.
Anu
Apr 23, 2008 at 1:41 pm

I love shopping for kids clothes, toys and books.
simple mom
Apr 23, 2008 at 2:05 pm

I love shopping for house decor!
Phyllis Lamken
Apr 23, 2008 at 2:28 pm

Books are my addiction. I can’t say no. I also cannot pass a shoe sale.
Lisa
Apr 23, 2008 at 2:48 pm

I love shopping for books, and groceries, and things for my son.
Ashley Henley
Apr 24, 2008 at 12:41 am

this would be nice, i like to shop for clothes
Diana
Apr 24, 2008 at 12:49 am

Interesting book.

Coincidentally, my favorite items to shop for are books. I love to read.
Linda
Apr 24, 2008 at 12:57 am

What “don’t” I like to shop for would be the better question!

Thanks for a great giveaway!
Shama-Lama Mama
Apr 24, 2008 at 2:27 am

I have always been in love with office supplies. Don’t ask me why. Its kind of tipped over into organizational supplies.
Heather S
Apr 24, 2008 at 9:34 am

Hrm. I like to shop for clothes, but if someone gave me a bunch of money and told me I could spend it however I wanted, I’d probably buy out my local bookstore. So books. Bookes are my favorite thing to shop for!

Lalycairn at gmail.com
Jen
Apr 24, 2008 at 9:48 am

My fav thing to shop for? Food. I’m a total foodie :)
katklaw777
Apr 24, 2008 at 9:51 am

Books and beads! better yet books about beading! i love to make my own jewelry to give as gifts.
Jenna
Apr 24, 2008 at 1:28 pm

Favorite thing to shop for is hard… probably material… Though I love browsing the bookstore as well!
Terra Heck
Apr 24, 2008 at 4:51 pm

My favorite thing to shop for is bargains. I’ll check out the stores to see what I can get a great price on, and I love when I can get something at a great discounted price.
Theresa Wagner
Apr 24, 2008 at 4:58 pm

Handbags, I love them. I have a closet full and can’t seem to get enough.
Susanne
Apr 24, 2008 at 6:58 pm

My favorite to shop for… scrapbook supplies!
sanashby(at)hotmail(dot)com
Stephanie
Apr 24, 2008 at 7:09 pm

Hmmm favorite thing to shop for…cute dresses…I used to go to Filene’s Basement and just go ahead and buy a few $15-20 dresses…count me in, I love being green!
Dawn Bates
Apr 24, 2008 at 7:22 pm

My fav thing to shop for is Cd’s. There are always so many that I want.

Thanks for the giveaway!
Meg
Apr 24, 2008 at 10:00 pm

I love shopping for clothes for my children! I used to be a manager/marketing agent for a childrenswear shop, so it’s all I can do not to buy everything cute! Thanks! ( meg.wilson@gmail.com )
Naomi
Apr 25, 2008 at 2:18 am

Right now I’m loving finding new green items to buy. But my ultimate favorite things to buy are items for my daughter. She’s at that cute 3 year old stage and I can’t help but to buy her everything.
Tabitha
Apr 25, 2008 at 11:31 am

My two favorite things to buy are wool yarn and books. You can never have enough of those two things in my opinion!

Thanks for offering a helpful book! I’d love to win:)
Jessica
Apr 25, 2008 at 1:39 pm

i love shopping for clothes at bargain stores!
Chantelle Sabino
Apr 25, 2008 at 3:56 pm

How cool! Thank you. Please enter me.
Natalie
Apr 25, 2008 at 4:22 pm

Though it is hard to always afford, I love to “window” shop for the newest organics and better, more efficient packaging of items.

>Namely baking goods and snacks

As for clothing, I love to shop for how-to’s on dressmaking Ü
Caryn B
Apr 25, 2008 at 8:58 pm

I love to shop for shoes, toys for my son, and food at Whole Foods.
Barb W.
Apr 25, 2008 at 11:28 pm

My favorite thing to shop for is produce. I love the colors, varieties, tastes– the entire experience and the anticipation of trying new combinations too. Recently I discovered grilling veggies and have tried a bunch of fruits too. What a fun discovery! Opened a whole new tasty alternative.

God Bless,
Barb
Gale
Apr 26, 2008 at 12:15 am

I love shopping for clothes!
Jennifer
Apr 26, 2008 at 8:32 am

I love to shop for books (although I try to get them out of the library first to make sure I’ll really like them) and also for fabric.

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