NBC’s Share and Tell Blog App

I am getting a gift for posting this information. All information was provided by NBC and PartnersHub.

What is NBC’s Share and Tell?

Did you know that for every pound of new goods produced, 71 pounds of waste are generated during manufacturing? This Earth Week, NBC Universal is partnering with the sharing site yerdle to help you minimize your impact on the planet by sharing your stuff. One person’s stuff is another person’s story!

Here’s how it works.

1. Join or host a Share & Tell Party (click the “Join the Party” button in the app below). 
2. Post your stuff to share with friends. Discover other items that are up for grabs. 
3. Tell the story of your sharing experiences on your favorite social media site. #ShareandTell.

What is yerdle?

Yerdle is the new mission-driven California Benefit corporation that’s out to help people share with their friends rather than buying things new. On yerdle, friends post items they're willing to give away or loan, search for items they're looking to get, and nab the things they want. Simple.

Why Host a Share and Tell?

Protect the planet, save money, give gifts to your friends and find things you want. Hosting a Share and Tell means inviting your Facebook friends to share things you want. Parties can either be hosted in-person or online, it’s up to you!

 

Blog App:

• How Are You Green? (Eco Quiz) It’s not easy being green…(or is it?) We all want to take better care of our environment and go green, but the question is... How are YOU Green? Take the Eco quiz to find out! 
• 7 Easy Ways to Start Sharing Now Now, more than ever, sharing makes sense. Getting started sharing is simpler than you think! Read these 7 easy ways to start sharing now and create healthier, happier families and communities. 
• Real Life Share and Tell Stories Read real life stories of how sharing on yerdle has helped people just like you get the stuff they need - without buying a thing! 
• Get Social Tweet with the #ShareandTell hashtag about NBC’s Share and Tell!

DISCLOSURE/DISCLAIMER: Because I am posting about the NBC’s Share and Tell blog app I am getting a Green is Universal Prize Pack free. Thanks to PartnersHub and NBC. for providing me this promotion information and free product. My thoughts are mine and my family's own opinion and have not been altered by anyone else. I did not receive any other compensation for posting this blog app and giveaway.

Green is Universal Prize Pack includes:
One Green is Universal canvas tote bag (made from recycled cotton)

 ... along with two of the items below (chosen at random)
- Planet Ocean DVD
 - Green is Universal T-shirt (made by Alternative Apparel)
 - Green is Universal colored pencil kits (made from recycled newspaper)
- Green is Universal Vapur water bottles (BPA-free)
 - Green is Universal hardboard cover spiral bound notebook (not pictured)
 - Green is Universal burlap FEED bag (not pictured)

Get a $2 Box of Clothes on ThredUP If You Join Today Only!

I just mentioned thredUP, a swapping site for gently used children’s clothing, on my blog recently. They are now offering a free $13.95 credit when you sign up through this link today (April 22, 2011). That makes a box of your choice of children’s clothing only $2 shipped to your door! How fabulous is that! This is a great savings!

DISCLOSURE/DISCLAIMER: I love this website and wanted to share it with my readers. My thoughts are mine and my family's own opinion and have not been altered by anyone else. No monetary/product exchange took place.

Get $5 free to Swap on ThredUP!

I have found a great website that I want to share with you. ThredUP is where America's busiest families conveniently exchange kids clothing online. You can list the boxes of clothes your kids have grown out of and pick ones for them to wear. You can even swap other things besides clothing items like toys and books and it doesn't have to be kids clothing either. You can swap clothing in your partner's and your size too! Just make sure to get your boxes from thredUP and pack them full with quality items so that you can receive good feedback.

I love this website! I have become somewhat addicted :) The above picture is the very first box of clothing items I received for my daughter Zari. The outfit she is wearing is also from the box of cute clothes. I have picked some awesome boxes on the thredUP community and you can too! It is totally free to sign up and start swapping your stuff. When you see a box of items you would like click the checkout now button and for just $5 (+ $10.95 USPS shipping) get your box delivered to your doorstep in just a couple of days!

HURRY!!! Right now for Earth Week they are having a great special for an incentive to list boxes for others to pick...

So, come and swap on thredUP! Swapping can help you reduce your overall eco-footprint by 5%. Even better? In honor of Earth Week, you can earn $5 for every box you list (once it's picked) AND you get a free $5 from me from joining with this link... http://www.thredup.com/Abel105500

DISCLOSURE/DISCLAIMER: I love this website and wanted to share it with my readers. My thoughts are mine and my family's own opinion and have not been altered by anyone else. No monetary/product exchange took place.

Clorox Green Works Kids Clothing Swap and Review

I had the chance to do a Clorox Green Works® Kids Clothing Swap House Party ™ sponsored by Better Homes and Gardens on Saturday, October 03, 2009. I had fun putting the whole thing together and we all tried out and learned about the products. Most the guests were camera shy, so I only ended up taking a few pictures, but our party turned out great!


We exchanged gently worn kids' clothing items that were all washed previously in NEW Green Works ™ Natural Laundry Detergent. I love the fact that the Green Works natural laundry detergent is safe for my family and cleans my clothing well. It is made by a company I trust, Clorox. It leaves no residue behind on your clothing or your skin while wearing your clothing. It has no harsh chemical fumes that would make me nauseous. It is made with plant based, biodegradable cleaning ingredients which are also safe for the environment. Made with no phosphates or bleach. I love that this product is hypoallergenic and won't irritate the skin.

After the swap, I shared going green tips and each person that came got to take home green goodies.

In the kit I received:

* Green Works™ Laundry Detergent samples (See above for my review.)
* Green Works™ Cleaning Wipes samples (I loved these for cleaning. They have a wonderful lemon scent and are 99% natural, are compostable and biodegradable.)
* Sierra Club note cards (Cute note cards!)
* GE Reveal® CFL Bulb coupons (Reveal CFLs lasts up to 8 times as long as incandescent bulbs and use 75% less energy! That is wonderful for my savings.)
* Burt's Bees® 25th Anniversary Lip Balm and Lotion samples (I love Burt's Bees products! This is definitely one of my faves! It has a wonderful peppermint smell and makes your lips tingle with refreshing soothing and cooling. It glides on smooth and feels great! It is made of beeswax to seal in moisture and has all natural ingredients. This is perfect to refresh dry or chapped lips. I highly recommend it!)
* Brita®FilterForGood® reusable Nalgene® bottles (I love these bottles! They are now BPA free so are a healthier choice than many options out there and saves on water bottles going to the landfill since they are reusable. They are great for taking on trips and backpacking.)
* Brita® coupons (I handed these out to my guests, but have not tried this filter out for myself.)

DISCLAIMER: Thanks to House Party ™ for providing me with this opportunity to host a Clorox Green Works® Kids Clothing Swap sponsored by Better Homes and Gardens. I received the above samples and coupons to hand out to hand out to guests and test and review myself. My thoughts are mine and my family's own opinion and have not been altered by anyone else. I did not receive any other compensation for doing this review. House Party connects people through parties. You too can use the helpful tools to plan your party, create invites, join sponsored events, share pictures and video, and explore thousands of parties being held in homes around the country.