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Wednesday, October 15, 2008

Book giveaway - Green Christmas

Green ChristmasIt's Wednesday. It's debate day. Hey, let's give away a book!

This little book with the long name, Green Christmas, How to Have a Joyous, Eco-Friendly Holiday Season, stuffs a ton of suggestions on how to have a green Christmas into a small package.

Frankly, if you have been keeping up on how to green your holidays and paying attention to all the green holiday tips in the media, not much in this book will come as new information to you. But, it's nice to have all of the information distilled down into one reference book.

If greening your Christmas is new to you, this makes for an excellent resource giving you the scoop on holiday parties, Christmas cards, gift wrap and ye old yule log. It would also make a nice gift to friends and relatives who might need, ahem, a little nudge towards less holiday waste.

From Amazon:

As green awareness spreads over middle America, more and more people want to have a fun, environmentally responsible holiday. This book shows how to enjoy the Christmas season while leaving a smaller carbon footprint.

Readers will learn how to do the following: choose between a real tree and an artificial one; find alternatives to holiday cards; avoid the holiday catalog crunch; find or make gifts that are green or teach green; have warm, cozy green fires; create eco-responsible lighting displays, and more! Readers can have a great holiday celebration—while caring for the planet and setting a great example for generations to come.

To enter to win this little gem by random drawing, add your name to the comments by Friday, October 17th, 6:00 pm PST. I'll announce the winner on Saturday.

Good luck!
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115 comments:

  1. Robj98168October 15, 2008 at 2:16 AM

    I'm in! Cool book Crunchy one!

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  2. contessa20October 15, 2008 at 2:30 AM

    I'm in.

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  3. MarinoOctober 15, 2008 at 2:46 AM

    Count me in too!!!

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  4. Two Flights DownOctober 15, 2008 at 3:19 AM

    I'm in, as well!

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  5. AdrienneOctober 15, 2008 at 3:27 AM

    Yes, please!

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  6. SarahOctober 15, 2008 at 3:54 AM

    Nice book giveaway! Count me in please. ;)

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  7. Mrs. Gray's ClassOctober 15, 2008 at 3:59 AM

    Great stocking stuffer for a few people I know.

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  8. MarimoyOctober 15, 2008 at 4:01 AM

    add me in also!

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  9. JenaOctober 15, 2008 at 4:04 AM

    Count me in! This is one I've never seen before.

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  10. AnonymousOctober 15, 2008 at 4:04 AM

    Count me in

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  11. AnonymousOctober 15, 2008 at 4:13 AM

    I never thought about how to make Christmas greener. Excellent book; thanks for the chance to win!
    doot65{at}comcast[dot]net
    Elizabeth

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  12. JessicaOctober 15, 2008 at 4:15 AM

    This book would be a great resource. Please add me to the give-a-way.

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  13. owlfanOctober 15, 2008 at 4:18 AM

    I'd love to have this book (and then pass it on to some in laws in need of such thinking).

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  14. KeriOctober 15, 2008 at 4:19 AM

    Ooh, this looks like a fun book for me to read and then wrap up as a gift for a family member. ;)

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  15. camp momOctober 15, 2008 at 4:54 AM

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  16. RachelOctober 15, 2008 at 4:56 AM

    I'm in!

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  17. camp momOctober 15, 2008 at 4:56 AM

    count me in!

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  18. Lisa ZahnOctober 15, 2008 at 4:58 AM

    I'm always in for a book!

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  19. AdrienneOctober 15, 2008 at 5:38 AM

    Please add my name! :)

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  20. NancyOctober 15, 2008 at 5:44 AM

    Count me in too. Thanks!!

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  21. SareenOctober 15, 2008 at 5:50 AM

    come on random drawing...!

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  22. AnonymousOctober 15, 2008 at 5:55 AM

    CTDaffodil

    Sign Me Up - that book sounds really great!! I promise to share it and pass it on!!

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  23. AnonymousOctober 15, 2008 at 6:07 AM

    Count me in!

    Could we have a discussion on getting your extended family to participate too?

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  24. AnonymousOctober 15, 2008 at 6:13 AM

    ooh, fun! I want in!

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  25. /\Heather/\October 15, 2008 at 6:19 AM

    What, there's more to a green Christmas than throwing your tree in a lake? This is news to me! :-)

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  26. Judy TOctober 15, 2008 at 6:21 AM

    I'm in. Who can say no to a book!

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  27. Ashley // Our Little ApartmentOctober 15, 2008 at 6:23 AM

    Enter.

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  28. KatyOctober 15, 2008 at 6:26 AM

    Count me in too!

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  29. StacyOctober 15, 2008 at 6:28 AM

    Count me in! Would be a lovely addition to my library or a great Christmas gift!

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  30. AnonymousOctober 15, 2008 at 6:38 AM

    we're in. hope we win

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  31. TaraOctober 15, 2008 at 6:59 AM

    Me too, please!

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  32. shabadeuxOctober 15, 2008 at 7:12 AM

    If I could sing through this, I'd be singing "I'm dreaming of a green Christmas!" Count me in!

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  33. Kimberly GischeOctober 15, 2008 at 7:25 AM

    I'm going to check this book out of the library if I don't win it here. Looks like a great read.

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  34. AnonymousOctober 15, 2008 at 7:30 AM

    Would love to have this!
    Lee in KY

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  35. SusanOctober 15, 2008 at 7:39 AM

    Perfect timing! Please add me in.

    Susan in NY

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  36. AnonymousOctober 15, 2008 at 7:44 AM

    I was just realizing I need to start thinking abt Christmas...

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  37. echoeveOctober 15, 2008 at 7:44 AM

    Thanks alot
    I would love to read this book.

    echoeve(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  38. Nerd ExtraordinaireOctober 15, 2008 at 7:59 AM

    Sweet! I have been attempting to green Christmas at my parent's place for sometime. I usually make presents for everyone. This book is a great idea!

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  39. :o)October 15, 2008 at 7:59 AM

    OK!

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  40. KristiOctober 15, 2008 at 8:05 AM

    Add me too, please! I am trying to make more gifts this year, too. -Hmm. Better get going on that sweater for my niece....

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  41. AnonymousOctober 15, 2008 at 8:17 AM

    Count me in too. I need an early Christmas gift. If I get it read in time, I can also re-gift it.

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  42. AnonymousOctober 15, 2008 at 8:19 AM

    Count me in.

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  43. TaraOctober 15, 2008 at 8:19 AM

    Please throw my name in!

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  44. KarenOctober 15, 2008 at 8:28 AM

    Keeping my fingers crossed...

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  45. The Nurtured EmpathOctober 15, 2008 at 8:37 AM

    I'm in!! Please add me!! This would be an awesome gift for my mama...who is having some trouble going 'green'!! ;o)

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  46. LauraOctober 15, 2008 at 8:47 AM

    ooh! Add me too!

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  47. AnonymousOctober 15, 2008 at 8:52 AM

    I would love it! Thanks!

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  48. AnonymousOctober 15, 2008 at 8:57 AM

    Please count me in! Thanks

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  49. emerzimOctober 15, 2008 at 9:12 AM

    Sounds like it could be a nice reminder.

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  50. AnonymousOctober 15, 2008 at 9:12 AM

    Count me in. Thanks!


    <<<-{
    diana

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  51. AnonymousOctober 15, 2008 at 9:15 AM

    put me in the draw please :)

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  52. DeloraOctober 15, 2008 at 9:30 AM

    Add me, please. This would be a great resource for family members that thinks the world revolves around fancy schmancy expensive gift wrapping.

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  53. MargyOctober 15, 2008 at 9:31 AM

    Woulkd love some direction on a green Christmas - count me in! Oh & hubby & I agreed to the Freeze Yer Buns Challenge!

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  54. LoriOctober 15, 2008 at 9:42 AM

    Sounds like a great resource. I'm in.

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  55. AnonymousOctober 15, 2008 at 9:51 AM

    Please add me in.

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  56. DCMOctober 15, 2008 at 10:00 AM

    Ditto on wanting to be in! I've been trying to brainstorm DIY gift ideas. Granola? Jam? Decoupaged photos on wood? It'd be helpful to have more ideas :)

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  57. AnonymousOctober 15, 2008 at 10:28 AM

    Books are good; sign me up!

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  58. jennaOctober 15, 2008 at 10:40 AM

    Cool - looks like it has a lot of good ideas.

    jashaw (at) coe (dot) edu

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  59. KimOctober 15, 2008 at 10:46 AM

    I'm a christmas junkie, I confess. It's probably really the one area of my life where I need a lot of work...I've already asked for no gifts that aren't homemade are used...but I LOVE everything about Christmas...including stores and their over commercialism (funny, because I'm nothing close to a shopper or consumerist the rest of the year...sad really, I know!)

    Anyway, count me in!

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  60. AnonymousOctober 15, 2008 at 11:13 AM

    Wow, I could use some new ideas beyond regifting, buying from local crafts people, and giving the odd donation. Any one have any ideas for activities to substitute for present opening for the preschool crowd?

    --Ave

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  61. JazminOctober 15, 2008 at 11:36 AM

    I'd love to read it and then pass it on to my slow-to-green relatives. We're all trying to get better!

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  62. LisaOctober 15, 2008 at 11:37 AM

    I love Christmas, pick me pick me! :)

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  63. QuarantinedKiddosOctober 15, 2008 at 11:49 AM

    It'll be interesting to see if a family with 3 very small children can produce a satisfyingly green Christmas. Sign me up!

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  64. AnonymousOctober 15, 2008 at 11:59 AM

    I'm new to this going green, so I could use all the help I can get. It is the little things that will eventually all add up, I hope. Thanks Debbie

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  65. AnonymousOctober 15, 2008 at 12:08 PM

    Sounds like a good one =) Thanks!

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  66. mechikoOctober 15, 2008 at 12:22 PM

    Count me in please! Sounds like a good book to enjoy, incorporate, and pass on - maybe it can itself be a "green" christmas gift.

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  67. RebeccaOctober 15, 2008 at 12:40 PM

    Please count me in. Thanks!

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  68. Becky @ BoysRuleMyLifeOctober 15, 2008 at 12:43 PM

    count me in!

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  69. AnonymousOctober 15, 2008 at 12:45 PM

    I can always use some new ideas.

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  70. AnonymousOctober 15, 2008 at 12:52 PM

    this book sounds awesome! please add me to the give-a-way

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  71. Mrs. MOctober 15, 2008 at 12:59 PM

    I want in on the book too!
    Mrs. M

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  72. AnonymousOctober 15, 2008 at 1:26 PM

    Count me in, great giveaway

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  73. RobinOctober 15, 2008 at 1:33 PM

    Oh awesome, I want! :)

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  74. RobbieOctober 15, 2008 at 2:09 PM

    Sounds like an interesting read. And I'm all for simplifying these days!

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  75. Rachel PilcherOctober 15, 2008 at 2:22 PM

    Add me to it!

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  76. Doyu ShoninOctober 15, 2008 at 2:28 PM

    We're just going to give away homemade cards and copies of Depletion and Abundance. Buy it through Crunchy and support her site!

    ...but Green Christmas sounds good too!

    risabee

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  77. AnonymousOctober 15, 2008 at 2:46 PM

    Count me in :)

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  78. AnonymousOctober 15, 2008 at 3:00 PM

    Great! Thanks for the opportunity

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  79. BrynneOctober 15, 2008 at 3:03 PM

    This sounds like a very interesting book. Hope i win!

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  80. AnonymousOctober 15, 2008 at 3:17 PM

    I have never heard of this book. I bet it has a ton of great inexpensive ideas! Thanks for sharing

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  81. ErinOctober 15, 2008 at 3:53 PM

    Count me in! Looks interesting and hopefully has practical tips to share!

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  82. AnonymousOctober 15, 2008 at 4:22 PM

    Oh, yes please! :)

    Melissa

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  83. AnitaOctober 15, 2008 at 4:48 PM

    Add me too, please!

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  84. cpullumOctober 15, 2008 at 4:54 PM

    I would love to have a green Christmas!!! Great Chirstmas book giveaway!!!

    Carla
    cpullum(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  85. Melissa AndersonOctober 15, 2008 at 5:11 PM

    I'm sure I could use some new ideas!
    Melissa

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  86. Lisa Nelsen-WoodsOctober 15, 2008 at 5:34 PM

    I'd like to enter too please.

    Anonymous for the preschool crowd how about asking the kids to bring a dog bone or cat toy and donate them to an animal shelter? Or maybe make homemade dog and cat treats for your holiday party and give them to the animals at the shelter? You know, get those kids thinking about doing charity work and giving early.

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  87. Mama Mama Quite ContraryOctober 15, 2008 at 5:55 PM

    Count me in too, please. Sounds like a great resource!

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  88. AnonymousOctober 15, 2008 at 6:07 PM

    Count me in Crunchy! Debbie C

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  89. EllenOctober 15, 2008 at 6:14 PM

    We celebrate Hanukkah, but the glitz and glam is there for us too. I'd love to read this. I'm a fast reader, so I can send it along to another person too!

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  90. Jess the photographer behind the lens at JWilsonPixOctober 15, 2008 at 7:51 PM

    Im in too please... ;0) AND thank you!!

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  91. RhondaOctober 15, 2008 at 8:14 PM

    I've been looking for ways to "green up" the red season! Count me in on the book drawing!

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  92. AnonymousOctober 15, 2008 at 9:33 PM

    Count me in too, please! :-)

    Julie Andrea
    sundayschild1966(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  93. AnonymousOctober 15, 2008 at 11:00 PM

    I'm writing an article on "greening" the holidays, so this would be a nice resource! Count me in!

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  94. LatigoLizOctober 15, 2008 at 11:34 PM

    Count me in on this one, too!

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  95. From the lion's mouthOctober 16, 2008 at 12:13 AM

    I'm in, I'm in, if it's not too far to post a book!

    I've never entered before, but I really like the sound of this one :-)

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  96. ChiliOctober 16, 2008 at 1:08 AM

    LOVE your blog. Include me in the drawing.

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  97. AnonymousOctober 16, 2008 at 4:30 AM

    The book looks good. I would love to be in the draw.

    Jen G from Canada....I've been reading for awhile. Since I'm in Canada, would you ship to me, if you did win?

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  98. LauraOctober 16, 2008 at 5:53 AM

    Yes please! I'm in! :)

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  99. Katie @ makingthishome.comOctober 16, 2008 at 6:09 AM

    What a perfect book to pick up! Please count me in.

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  100. AnonymousOctober 16, 2008 at 6:41 AM

    Just found your blog when you left a comment in April Showers.

    This book sounds very interesting - so count me in. I want to find out what is best - artificial vs real tree. We live on a ranch and have access to live cedar trees but sometimes the cedar smell will drive you out of the house - so what's a person to do!

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  101. steffingtonOctober 16, 2008 at 6:54 AM

    Woo! Two things I love in one neat little package: books & eco-friendly stuffs.

    Count me in, please!

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  102. steffingtonOctober 16, 2008 at 6:55 AM

    Woo! Two things I love in one neat little package: books & eco-friendly stuffs.

    Count me in, please!

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  103. AnonymousOctober 16, 2008 at 7:55 AM

    Wow, I never thought of a "green" christmas as I always thought of christmas with lots of lights, presents and paper wrappers! I'm absolutely keen.

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  104. Carpe DiemOctober 16, 2008 at 7:58 AM

    Please add me to the draw!

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  105. AnonymousOctober 16, 2008 at 11:43 AM

    Throwing my name in the hat.

    How about children bringing in food for a food drive?

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  106. Eric_OlsonOctober 16, 2008 at 12:56 PM

    Count me in. I am planning an event in my town to share ideas with downtown business owners for making the holidays more sustainable.

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  107. AnonymousOctober 16, 2008 at 3:35 PM

    Me, too!

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  108. AnonymousOctober 16, 2008 at 5:32 PM

    For sure - count me in too!

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  109. AlexandraOctober 16, 2008 at 6:07 PM

    Yes, please!

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  110. MoniceOctober 16, 2008 at 10:34 PM

    Please add me to the drawing. Thanks, Crunchy!

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  111. nicoleOctober 17, 2008 at 5:19 AM

    Ooh - this would be great for the Green Holiday meeting we'll be doing with our Environmental Club! I'm in!

    Thanks Crunchy-
    nicole

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  112. JanOctober 17, 2008 at 5:49 AM

    Thanks for the chance to win!

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  113. JanelleOctober 17, 2008 at 7:35 AM

    Perfect timing - count me in, please!

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  114. AnonymousOctober 17, 2008 at 7:48 AM

    Sounds great!
    Rebekah

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  115. ambrosiaOctober 17, 2008 at 4:29 PM

    I'm interested!

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