April Giveaway: Earth Day Countdown T-minus 7 days

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22 comments yesterday = 22 Giveaway entries = 22 eco-deeds ... May I please just say how much you 22 inspire me? Thank you.

So... you know those mornings where you wake up, look in your closet and swear you have nothing to wear? Yeah, you know the mornings ;) Two years ago that would without a doubt be a lie, because two years ago I had the typical twenty-something female wardrobe... LOTS of clothes! But today, I really only had one option left...

What happened to all my clothes you ask? Well nearly two years ago (yikes is that ever a reminder that time flies by WAY TOO FAST!), I decided to move to France and take on a Mary Poppins-esque gig of sorts... I became a "jeune fille au pair." That meant packing up my apartment belongings, distributing the largeer items amongst my dear friends to hold on to and make use of whilst I was away, having a BIG yard sale, and then storing all the rest.

Well guess what? While it's creeping up to month nine since I've flown back from over the pond... It's only now that I've recently moved in to a bigger (better, ie. cheaper) abode, that I'm beginning to feel like I'm settling back in to my beloved Toronto : ) I must admit just maybe, it has a little something to do with my finally not hopping on a plane, train or bus in the last three months since I've been back 0;) But I digress...

So back to the clothes... ;D I have nothing to wear because I truly have nothing clean to wear 0;) I haven't done laundry since I've moved 1.5 weeks ago. I haven't reclaimed my "typical twenty-something female wardrobe" from the basement of gracious, fabulously kind friend Dana. And basically I'm still living out of two suitcases of clothes (which sounds like a lot until one remembers four seasons in two suitcases) Therefore unless I want to wear something too warm, too cool or unclean (eeew!) for the season... I gotta do laundry asap! Lol :D

Why am I telling y'all this? Because TODAY, my eco-deed will be to do laundry, in cold water (as I always do) but today since it's bright and sunny out I'm going to air dry my clothes! That's right, just like the pic above... All right, not quite just like the pic above. It's still cold out plus my new place isn't quite designed for that. But you get the idea ;)

What are you going to do today to love Mother Earth? Share below, and as per my April Giveaway yesterday post explains... Remember every daily entry equals a greater chance of winning a special Earth Day Ecojot prize pack (valued at over $50!) between now and April 22nd (Earth Day!)

Happy Wednesday!

xo,
ej

PS-- While I'm going to do a load of laundry today, I will surely be daydreaming of finally reconnecting with my beloved clothes. Who knows maybe this weekend! I figure it'll be like Christmas morning and being given a whole new vintage wardrobe of me-past! Old clothes made new again simply by being stored away! Oooooh how I can't wait!

Earth Day Countdown equals April Giveaway

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That's right, in celebration of Earth Day this month, I'm doing a rolling giveaway until April 22nd. What's a rolling giveaway, you ask? Well, I've decided it means the following...

For your chance to win a special Earth Day prize pack (at a value of more than $50), here's what you need to know and do:

Everyday (minus weekends) I'm going to commit to posting on a regular basis again. That's right, no more slacking on my part... Promise! 0:) In each post, I will mention one thing I will or have already done that day to LOVE MOTHER EARTH! For your chance to win you must simply do the same.

You don't have to post a comment every day, but each day you do comment (on what you've done to do your part to love our planet) equals one additional entry. Thereby improving your chance to win by one more each time! How about that? ;D That means if you comment every weekday between now and Earth Day, you have up 7 opportunities to improve your chances to win!


For, as well all know, while we celebrate Earth Day only once a year... We should be loving our dear Mother Earth every single day. So be it big or small, let's be proud of the green acts we do and share 'em, we just may pick up a few good green habits from one another in the process ;)
All right... Here it goes, let the April Giveaway and Earth Day Countdown begin!

Today, I will walk everywhere: to work, to my appointments, to the store, everywhere. I'd like to say I'd bike but my bike's out of commission, and while transit is still eco-loving, I know I can use the exercise ;) It's a simple act, but green deeds don't always have to be complicated or hard, right?

What are you going to commit today big or small? Please share in the comments below, and gain a chance to win some eco-love from Ecojotter in the process ;)

Till tomorrow for your next chance to improve your winning odds... Looking forward to reading your daily eco-acts.

xo,
ej

PS - April Giveaway Guidelines. Please...

1. Be a resident of Canada or the US. Sorry, am unable to ship internationally... But your thoughts are still more than welcome and encouraged wherever you may be jotting from :)

2. Only one entry per day per person. Multiple comments by the same person on the same day still only equals one entry for that day.

3. No retro-commenting, ie., commenting on old posts the day after.

4. Remember to include a way to contact you, ie, email address, website address, and/or link to your blogger profile. Otherwise, anonymous entries will remain anonymous :D

5. Enjoy! Best of luck! And thank you for participating.

"Because we're all connected."

Happy Easter!

Am happily blogging from Ecojot headquarters this afternoon. Spent the earlier part of the day meeting up with Ecojot Prez Mark Gavin to brainstorm exciting new ideas, including more interactive and engaging giveaways... So be sure to stay tuned.... Especially in the month of May! We've got some really eco-cool stuff in store for you :)

Meanwhile no need to be Giveaway-less until then... I still have an April Giveaway to do!!! I haven't quite yet decided the entry details, but think I'm thinking EARTH, LOVE and how YOU do your part. So be sure to check in tomorrow for what it's going to be all about ;)

And with that said... Both because I haven't posted a video in a while, and also simply because I HEART WWF, check this out:



Happy Monday! And till tomorrow's April Giveaway announcement, here's to being all connected ;)

xo,
ej

so much to do 'n blog about, so little time...

You know the feeling: 24 hours in a day, and it still doesn't feel like enough... Especially if you want to be functional the next day and therefore get a few decent hours of sleep while still getting everything done. Yup, I know you know the feeling. And well this week has been just that. Hence, the three day absence 0:)

So rather than spend the first three paragraphs justifying my absence, how about some exciting news on what I've been up to instead? ;)

>> I moved! This past weekend to be exact. And may I just say, I am absolutely adoring my new place. Am just almost, emphasis on 'almost' completely unpacked and settled in. More affordable, tons more sunlight and a lot more spacious, makes my new Toronto apartment truly delightful. Not to mention, my new flat mate B is super sweet. Yup, gotta love Craigslist!

>> I joined twentysomethingbloggers, an awesome network of fellow bloggers, all twentysomething like me, all blogging about all sorts of stuff! Reading awesome new blogs and making new friends in the process... Yay!

>> Brainstorming what my April Giveaway's going to be. With Earth Day on the 22nd, am thinking something, well, umm Earth Day related :D Whatcha think?

>> I'm going to Chicago at the end of the month for a conference, and want to arrange an Ecojot Meetup in the the beautiful windy city. Call Chicago home? Know a great café we could meetup at? I desperately want to get my traveling sketchbook idea back on track and on the move. Let me know if you're up for meeting up ;)

That's it for now, folks... Will post my April Giveaway soon. Meanwhile Happy Thursday!

xo,
ej

Ecojot at your U

That's right Ecojot's in Uni! From McGill to UofT to Waterloo as shown above, Ecojot is proud to not only be available for purchase at universities and colleges across Canada and the US, but supporting student events through out the year.

Above are snapshots from just a handful of events we support such as the McGill Science Undergraduate Society's GreenWeek, University of Toronto Newman Centre's KaraokQ Night and University of Waterloo's Artworx/Techworx Awards.

Have a special event happening at your university looking for eco-fabulous raffle prizes? As you can imagine we are particularly enthusiastic about supporting green events such as McGill's Green Week. Let me know. I love ecoCollaborations!

Can't find Ecojot stationery supplies at your school, but wishing you could? Ask your bookstore to stock Ecojot! Let us know and we'll send them a catalogue ;)

Well that's it for now... Bon weekend, and remember to watch out for my upcoming April Giveaway annoucement next week!

xo,
ej

And the March Giveaway Winner is...

Congratulations newlyb, your my March Giveaway winner!  

I must admit, Carolyn and I enjoyed reading all 26 entries yesterday afternoon.  You are all such clever writers!  In fact, I think I may create little poem/limerick/haiku graphics (like up above) from time to sprinkle my blog with your happy Ecojot thoughts!  Thank you all again for participating.  

And remember, it's Giveaways Galore at Ecojot....  Be sure to start with a visit to DesignerJots for her Spring Giveaway if you haven't yet already ;)

xo,

ej

PS - What do you think of my new banner up above?  Thoughtfully custom-designed by none other than über-talented DesignerJots Carolyn Gavin!  Thanks again, Carolyn :)

April showers brings May flowers... And more GIVEAWAYS!

If you're in Toronto this Wednesday April 1st, 2009 you can understand today's title reference... It's pouring out!  You know one of those days, when you just want to stay curled up in a warm blanket with a cuppa tea on the couch, not necessarily 'cause it's cold inside, but because the very sight of the heavy raindrops outside makes you cold?  Yeeeah, one of those days.

So on this rainy April 1st (or hopefully sunny one in your city)... Happy April showers brings May flowers Day!  It's simply a sign of spring :)

Speaking of spring, I've been absent since the first day of it.  Completely M.I.A without a word or a trace... It would seem anyway.  My apologies.  I've missed you!

In reality, I haven't disappeared just been as my Facebook/Twitter status reflected this morning "still [busily] perfecting the new ecojot site with the dedicated ecojot team."

In fact, I'm off to I'm meet with ûber-talented Carolyn DesignerJots Gavin all afternoon to finish up redesigning ecojot.com for you! That's right, the Ecojot team is dedicated to having a new website that you absolutely adore ;)  Ergo, please keep visiting ecojot.com as even the new design as we perfect it before your very eyes ^.^

What else is happening? Giveaways! Lots and lots of Giveaways coming and going! decor8 will still be hosting one in the coming weeks, so keep posted and patient -- it is after all a virtue they say ;)    And as my March one ends DesignerJots' begins...  She is hosting a Spring Giveaway here. Simply leave a comment on DesignerJots' blog about Spring, the Earth, the environment... Winner will be announce this Friday! So quick, you've got two days! Bonne chance!

As for Ecojotter, well, I will have DesignerJots help me pick my March Giveaway winner this afternoon and post tomorrow! So stay tuned!

xo,
ej

PS-- Here's hoping you voted YES to Earth Hour this past weekend.  Have a memorable Earth Hour memory?  Please share it in the comments below!