Monday, September 23, 2013

Lemons and Lavender Eco Guide to Better Homekeeping - Giveaway

One thing I'm pretty passionate about is ecofriendly living.  I bring my reusable bags everywhere I go, try to repurpose items in the home, and love finding healthier and less expensive ways to live.  When my copy of Lemons and Lavender by Billie Sharp arrived, I flipped through and was thrilled it was so full of tips that fit right in with my life philosophy.  Sharp encourages readers to embrace the good life with suggestions for how to budget through thrift, how to fit in organic foods, and how to have homemade holidays. 

I really loved all the how-tos.  Recipes for everything from sea salt bath to headache remedies, from eco-cleaners to thyme tinctures abound.  There are gardening tips and a sourdough starter -- and don't get me started on the soups!  I love soups, and will certainly be trying out some of these recipes this fall. 

Sharp's recipes are health conscious and eco conscious - focused on wholesome and frugal living.  It's such a handy book to have - she's even got tips on how to fix a toilet or clean up a broken CFL bulb in there.

Readers, I know you are totally going to love this book!  I get to give away one copy - and you can enter by clicking on the Rafflecopter giveaway below.  Good luck!

Disclaimer:  I received a copy for Lemons and Lavender for review purposes.  The opinions above are my own.

a Rafflecopter giveaway

40 comments:

  1. AnonymousSeptember 23, 2013 at 6:54 AM

    I love books like this one. Thanks for the review.

    Love your header photos.

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  2. AnonymousSeptember 23, 2013 at 6:55 AM

    This looks like a wonderful book!

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  3. CatSeptember 23, 2013 at 7:11 AM

    If I don't win, I will buy this book. It sounds wonderful!

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  4. Gail DixonSeptember 23, 2013 at 7:15 AM

    I always bring reusable bags to the store. What would normally take 10+ plastic bags I can fit into my 3 jumbo cloth bags. People always comment on them and say they need to do it too, but it is rare that I see anyone else using them around here.

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  5. NancySeptember 23, 2013 at 7:22 AM

    Always interested in eco-friendly cleaning products. Thanks for hosting a great giveaway Lisa.

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  6. Busy Bee SuzSeptember 23, 2013 at 8:03 AM

    We share the same philosophy! The book looks great!!
    Don't you just want to YELL at {lazy} people who won't bring their own bags to the store?? Makes me crazy.

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  7. SandraSeptember 23, 2013 at 8:07 AM

    What a great giveaway.
    The How to's look wonderful!!

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  8. LisaSSeptember 23, 2013 at 9:55 AM

    Wow! Great give away. Will have to pick up a copy of this book myself in the event I don't win ;)

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  9. An Apel a DaySeptember 23, 2013 at 10:39 AM

    This book does sound great. I'd like to read up on the thrifting section. I like doing it, but find I have little time to do it. Maybe if I read about it more, it would make my thrifing times easier.

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  10. Tina Fariss BarbourSeptember 23, 2013 at 10:46 AM

    Sounds like a great book. I like tips like this. Thanks for hosting the giveaway!

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  11. MaggidSeptember 23, 2013 at 11:27 AM

    Happy Fall!!!
    Golly, i learn so much visiting your blog . . now I'm gonna go find a copy of this book - 'cause if you like it . . I must read . . .

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  12. AnonymousSeptember 23, 2013 at 11:29 AM

    Looks like a really useful and lovely book. Just the cover is gorgeous.

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  13. Grandma BonnieSeptember 23, 2013 at 11:31 AM

    I just love this book. I have been sharing the recipes with my daughter. She already wants to borrow it. I may have to buy her a copy for Christmas.

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  14. Harry FlashmanSeptember 23, 2013 at 11:55 AM

    Sounds like it could be a useful book. Anything with remedies for headache is interesting.

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  15. Fernando Santos (Chana)September 23, 2013 at 1:10 PM

    Olá Lisa; espero que aproveite todas essas receitas para fazer boas refeições....
    Cumprimentos

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  16. Our Neck of the WoodsSeptember 23, 2013 at 1:46 PM

    This book sounds awesome! I'd love to see the soup recipes as well. I love soup this time of year.

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  17. Ginny HartzlerSeptember 23, 2013 at 3:10 PM

    Yes, I DO want this book!!! It has everything, and even the name and the cover are beautiful! NOW, if I could only navigate this darned Raffle thingy!

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  18. MereSeptember 23, 2013 at 4:21 PM

    This book sounds wonderful! I'm always looking for ways to be Eco friendly :)

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  19. SallySeptember 23, 2013 at 6:11 PM

    That gives me an awesome idea for my sister-in-law birthday! I know she would love it. :)

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  20. Debby@Just BreatheSeptember 23, 2013 at 7:03 PM

    The books sounds wonderful!

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  21. Debby@Just BreatheSeptember 23, 2013 at 7:05 PM

    I love going the natural route so I am sure this book is full of many things I would love.

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  22. StephanieSeptember 23, 2013 at 7:23 PM

    I am looking for some green cleaning tips.

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  23. Jenn JilksSeptember 23, 2013 at 8:27 PM

    There are so many good books. Good job.
    Cheers from Cottage Country Ontario , ON, Canada!

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  24. UnknownSeptember 23, 2013 at 8:30 PM

    I'd love to make some eco-cleaners!

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  25. lisaSeptember 23, 2013 at 8:40 PM

    great giveaway. would love to try the remedies

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  26. RenegadesSeptember 23, 2013 at 10:29 PM

    I'm trying to implement some living with less ideas. I think as a society we get to consumed with being a throw away group. When we can refurbish and reuse. Really who uses everything they have?

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  27. DeannaSeptember 23, 2013 at 11:42 PM

    I'd like to try the headache remedies for my mother
    xo

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  28. nicolesenderSeptember 24, 2013 at 12:08 AM

    I want to try some of the book's garden to table recipes.
    nicolesender(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  29. AngieSeptember 24, 2013 at 1:08 AM

    I'd love to win! The Homemade Holiday's section really appealed to me!

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  30. Anne D.September 24, 2013 at 2:19 AM

    I'd love to try her soups and oil remedies...I've been trying to get into essential oils, so I'd love to read what this book says:)
    annejk112233 at yahoo dot com

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  31. ErcotravelsSeptember 24, 2013 at 2:31 AM

    Sounds an interesting books.. i love the Eco, Indeed..
    thanks for sharing.

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  32. LynnSeptember 24, 2013 at 4:28 AM

    she has a snappy cover-I use a lot of natural cleansers, I couldn't live without white vinegar and lemons..

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  33. mail4roseySeptember 24, 2013 at 10:58 AM

    I have this book, and I love it too!

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  34. KirbySeptember 24, 2013 at 1:38 PM

    Sourdough starter! Love sourdough bread but I've never made the jump to making my own.

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  35. UnknownSeptember 24, 2013 at 3:26 PM

    I would really like to try a few recipes and any of the gardening tips. Thank you for the giveaway!

    (Lauren Rochon in rafflecopter)

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  36. cassandra marquezSeptember 26, 2013 at 1:34 PM

    i really like the idea of natural cleaners and would love to do it!

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  37. Melissa B.September 26, 2013 at 3:59 PM

    I would like to try the homemade holiday ideas. Sounds like fun for the whole family.

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  38. UnknownSeptember 29, 2013 at 9:39 AM

    I am looking forward to the soup recipes.

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  39. Holly S.September 29, 2013 at 12:41 PM

    I would love to try out the eco-cleaners. Thanks!

    Holly Storm-Burge
    hstorm799{at}gmail{dot}com

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  40. DianaSeptember 29, 2013 at 3:32 PM

    I love the recipes
    hrddiana556@gmail.com

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