Giveaway from Ky and Company (this giveaway is now closed)

A couple years ago we traveled to the other side of the world to bring home our son. One thing we learned while we were there is that we are truly blessed in the country we live in. We take so much for granted and that includes taking care of the things we have. As soon as we got home we started recycling and were shocked at how much stuff we thought was garbage wasn't really garbage. We have been working on living "greener" but we are still learning a lot.


One day searching on Etsy I found Ky and Company and WOW she had so many wonderful "green" things that would really save a lot of money in our house. Ky and Company sent me a whole package of goodies to try and I think I may just be hooked on these things.


My husband packs his lunch everyday and even though we re-use the baggies we still go through a ton. My kids are at an age where they want a baggie for snacks, collecting things in the yard and many other things. One other thing is PAPER TOWELS, oh my goodness the paper towels we go through just at dinner. I could go on and on about the goodies Ky and company has in their shop but how about if I let them tell you about their product?

When did you open your Etsy shop? I opened my shop in June of 2009. My mom bought me a sewing machine about 5 years ago, but I was always intimidated by it. Last winter, I finally brought it out and started making these little toy bags for my kids. Then I found I couldn’t stop. I made a handful of gifts for birthdays and baby showers, tote bags, and some bibs for my daughter. Next thing I knew, people were asking where I bought all these unique children’s accessories. A good friend finally pulled me aside and told me it was time to consider going into business. So I did. Now I proudly sell those same toy bags, called Bring Along Baggies, as well as loads of other family friendly accessories.

Isn't this bag wonderful for little toys to take in the stroller or in the car?

I love that you have such a GREEN product, how easy will it be for people to save money using your products? I think anyone can afford to live ‘green’ if they are willing to make a few small changes that fit in with their lifestyle. For my family, that was replacing disposable things we refused to live without with better, reusable versions of the same product. When you start to add up the costs of paper towels, plastic baggies, and lunch bags that the average family spends in a week/month/year the thought of splurging on some reusable ones quickly becomes a good idea.

I love these towels too because they are "kid" prints and not just reusable napkins!

Once you decide what you’d like to change, all you need to do is find a comfortable and practical way to work it into your day-to-day. I’m a busy lady, and I figure most of us are, so I made sure all of my reusable items are machine washable, easy to use, and available in prints anyone would love. That way they can be used over and over and over again, by anyone in your family, with little impact on your daily routines.

Do you take custom orders? Absolutely! I started sewing because I wanted things for my kids that no one else offered. If I can help someone else create their perfect item, I’m all for it.

Every boys dream to have a wallet like his daddy!

What is your favorite item in your shop? I love the practicality of everything in my shop, but my favorite item is the rather impractical children’s wallet. I made a felt one as a toy for my 6 year old and he immediately started telling me how to improve it so it would be more like a ‘real’ wallet. What you see now is his version of the perfect billfold, and one of my favorite things to give as a gift to kids!

Buy It - In April Ky and Company will be giving away FREE Paperless Towels in honor of Earth Day. All you will need to do is stop by and try one.

Win It - Ky and Company is giving one of my readers this very cool Tree Lovers Lunch Bag "Go Veggie" pictured above. This giveaway is open to my readers in the US and Canada.

Mandatory Entry (this must be done before you can gain any extra entries) - Visit Ky and Company and tell me your favorite item in their shop.

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This giveaway will end on April 6, 2010 and is open to my readers in the US and Canada only. I will select a winner using a random number generator and I will email the winner. The winner will have 48 hours to respond to my email before I select a new winner.