June 17, 2009

Paper Culture Giveaway

Q: Is it tacky/illegal or eco-conscious to rummage through one's elderly neighbors' (plural) trash cans with a flashlight the night before trash pick up and remove all of their old newspapers and beer cans and put them in one's own recycling bin?

Don't answer this question.

I should mention that the "friend" referenced in the above query is a member of a pilot community recycling program that offers financial incentives in the form of discount coupons for granola and organic prune juice to people who recycle. The more your recyling bin weighs each week, the more fruit juice coupons you earn.

"What are you going to do with twenty gallons of prune juice?" my husband wanted to know as I dragged the last of my bundled treasures up the driveway in the cover of darkness.

I hadn't really gotten that far in my chain of thought, but once the question was posed to me, the answer seemed obvious.

Neighborhood Christmas gifts.

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Speaking of recycling.....


It's that time of year again; the season of transitions, change, and renewal. To help you prepare for your upcoming birth/out-of-state move/baby shower, the folks at Paper Culture are giving away THREE $50 Gift Certificates to lucky mean moms!!!

Featured in the 2009 Tony Awards Post-Show Gala gift bags (yep, this stationary is famous), Paper Culture's hopelessly hip line of custom invitations, birth announcements, thank you notes, and lifestyle stationary is also totally eco-friendly! All of Paper Culture's products--including their envelopes and packaging--are made from recycled paper.


Unlike the hormone-free chicken and organic tomatoes sold around these parts, Paper Culture's earth-friendly products don't smell funny or cost more. Nor do they sacrifice quality or style at the expense of preserving the environment. Exhibits A & B:


I particularly love their kids' birthday invitations. They're bold colors and unique designs are especially fitting for youngsters who skipped right over the dinosaur/princess stage of development and jumped right into Ninjas and nocturnal birds.



Finally, I must point out what is possibly the cutest/most unique twin birth announcement on the market:


If all this weren't enough, all Paper Culture products come with one additional feature that sets them apart the competition: for the cost of a stamp, Paper Culture's Message and Mail Service allows its customers to individualize their mailings by including a different message on the back of each card. Hello simple and quick baby shower/wedding/birthday thank you notes!

Want a chance to get your hands on one of three $50 gift certificates to Paper Culture? All you need to do is comment on this post. If you want a second shot, post a link to this giveaway on your blog.

The contest starts NOW and ends this Saturday, June 20 at midnight EST.

Winners will be chosen at random and will be announced soon after the contest ends.

As always, good luck!

***If you are interested in advertising on the Meanest Mom and hosting a future giveaway, email me at themeanestmom at gmail dot com or click HERE.***

318 comments

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candice said...

just in time! i'm doing baby announcements this week! winning would be so timely :)

The Millers said...

Very cute..perfect for a first birthday coming up! Please enter me in the contest. Thanks!

Wheeler Family said...

I would love to win! So cute!

Monica said...

I'd love to win this!

Thanks for the give away.

Karen said...

ME!! Pick ME!!

Amalie said...

i would love some love from your blog.

Lexa said...

ohh...I really need thank you cards!!! Since I am not a Mom yet (key word yet) I do not get to participate very often.

heather said...

those are darling!

Trent and Carlie & Co. said...

Enter me in the drawing!

Just another Young Mom said...

Heres my only shot for actuall having anouncments for my little girls birth!...For the boys all I did was send out a email that simmply said "babys here"

Stephanie said...

So cute! I love these!

Anonymous said...

Seriously adorable.

Michelle said...

We have to PAY to have curb side recycling! Or we can take it to a drop off site for free, but that's just a pain in the butt.

grumpy chicken's mommy said...

"borrowing" recycling is totally okay! count me in on the contest. love the blog - makes me laugh!

Dana Carlin said...

i love these! and i will have someone to announce soon!!!

Natalie said...

What an awesome give away! My sister in law just gave birth and would love to help her out with cool announcements like these. Your blog rocks.

The Roberts Rollercoaster RIde said...

Cards...ah yes...that would be a load off my shoulders. One less craft project to do with my kids when their birthdays run around!!

Kikigirl said...

Woot! Sounds great!

Pam said...

love the ninja. too cute.

Rebecca Grant said...

I would love to be able to use something hip and cool for my son's birthday invites!! What a cute site!

Beth said...

Oooh, I'm hoping to need adoption announcements in a just few months... these are darling!!

Erin said...

all of those are SOOO cute!!!! would LOVE to win!!!

kidscor said...

I'm in!! Too cute :)!

Rachel said...

I probably have no chance, but I have to try for those cards, they're adorable!!

kidscor said...

I'm in! Too cute :).

Michelle in NJ said...

I bookmarked this site...really cute stuff. Could use birthday party invites for my 2 rugrats!
meeshella2 at aol dot com

Amy said...

I don't think I've already posted yet... but I'd love to win. Its my bday tomorrow, and I really need some cheering up. This would do the trick.

Em said...

I LOVE paper and stationary of all kinds. Can't get enough of it, and these guys know what they are doing for sure!

Elise Thompson Kacal said...

Paper Culture has cute stuff. I would love a gift certificate!!!

WendyLou said...

got a mad scientist party coming up ... would love to have some cute invites!!

PKZTA MOM said...

If you could hear me I would throw a fit like my 5 year-old daughter does..."I want to win, I want to win NOOOOOWWWW!" Did it work???

~susie said...

Would love to win this to announce that I want to be a granola book lady.

Unknown said...

WOW! Cute stuff! I would love some!

Lori said...

I love that sheep one! Such fun stationery!
lkziegler[at]gmail[dot]com

Emily said...

YES!!!! Just in time for my (almost) 5 year old's birthday!! Fingers crossed (and maybe my eyes a little too :)

Carina said...

We're about to move and are totally skint. I am dying to send out moving announcements that are modern and chic, and that will cost me nothing.

Also, my last baby was announcement-less. He's two.

Ryan Hansen said...

Hey Meanest Mom,
This is Dumbest Dad. I'm a teacher and have switched roles with my wife. Yup, I'm the mom now. I'd be honored if you read my newest adventures as I learn to appreciate my wife and all moms out there. I'd also like to know what you think. Holy cow! How you even get out the door on time is truly amazing. Here's the link: http://lishajeanne.blogspot.com. I'm just short of going through my neighbors trash only to escape! It's gonna be a looooong summer!

stewbert said...

oh so cute! would love to win ... son's first birthday is soon.

The Martin Family said...

I would love to win this stationary. How cute and adorable to use for my 3-month old baby girl updates (for the family). They are scattered all over the world. :)

April Feagley said...

Those are sooooo cool!

Unknown said...

Love the twin announcement and the bright colors

Christine said...

Those are adorable! We are about to move, so this would come in very handy.

Ashley said...

Cute cards! I would love to win!

Lisa said...

Those announcements/invites are super cute!

Unknown said...

Love, love, love the cards and your blog. I love opening me email and receiving my daily dose of fun.

Brittany said...

I have a lot of thank you cards to do. This would be wonderful!

Desiree said...

Me too! Me too! I would LOVE these for my daugther's first birthday! Thank you for your blog! It is the highlight of my morning!

Juliet Grossman said...

Hi! Great giveaway. These Paper Culture creations look amazing. I posted about your contest on my blog about thank you notes here

The Lewis's said...

I love cards and themes that aren't frou frou, and those definitely fit the bill. Count me in, along with the billion other people, for this giveaway. Thanks Jana!

Emily Wright said...

I love stationary products! And these are especially cute!

O'Loughlin Family said...

I would love to use this awsome paper for my friends baby shower invites! Too dang cute!

Malea said...

Those cards would really class up any event, especially since the only formal invites I usually give are over the phone.

Lisa Stassforth said...

My 15 year old daughter wants a Star Trek themed 16th birthday party. These invites would be real cute.

lisastassforth@sbcglobal.net

Grussing Pike Tribe said...

Awesome... I dig through our own trash cans to recycle every last bit I can (not everyone in my house is as insane as I am). :)

Amy said...

I will continue to comment in the hopes of winning...yet I have a feeling I will not win since I never seem to win anything....bummer.

Melinda said...

Oooh! Pick me! My baby is due on my very own birthday...doesn't that make him/her extra special? These are SO cute!

becbloggin said...

adorable and creative stationary! good luck to me :)

Jaime said...

those are all so cute!

JT42 said...

I love paper!! I wish they still taught penmanship in school, that was my favorite subject ;)

Princess Danell said...

Cool idea...I think their designs are fresh, like Kool and the Gang.

Unknown said...

I love cards and was just thinking how much I would love some new stationary!

Unknown said...

Sooo creative! Love the boy ninja b-day card!

Seth and Natalie said...

How about bridal shower cards? They would come in handy!

Andrea said...

This could be fun!

Leslie said...

AWESOME!! as a mom of three I have NO time for making scrapbook paper into frilly invitations this would be perfect..I could still feel like a crafty mom without spending hours with a glue stick in my hand. love the designs!!

Unknown said...

Love recycling! Actually, I'm a little obsessed with it...When my children beg to take someone's soda can from them I know I've gone too far :) I'd love to win!

Unknown said...

Love me some cute stationary!

Scott & Natalie sherwood said...

Drooling over how cute these cars are!

Jill Dupras said...

those are really cute! i have to take my recycling to my mom's house because they don't pick up in my tiny town!

The Davis Family said...

I notoriously get in trouble for not sending enough thank you notes (ie thank you note thanking the person for send a thank you note) so this would be perfect for me!!

Caroline Haring said...

We're moving, my son is having his first birthday, and my sis-in-law is due in December - I could really use this.

Oh, and you're just fine hording other people's trash as long as you don't get caught.

Andrea said...

We are getting ready to move, so these would be perfect as well as really cute! I'm entered!

Brown Eyed Girl said...

Wow! Gorgeous cards! And considering the recycling helps so much, then I say your friend should keep on!

Sam said...

These are sooo cute, what a good give away!

I recycle!!!

Michelle said...

OMG - I love them!

Kenton Anderson said...

We are moving and would love the cards! Thanks

The Yockey Family said...

So cute...I have a 2nd birthday party coming soon!!

Unknown said...

Yeah for Paper Culture!

Anonymous said...

Rewards for recycling? Need an incentive to do something that should come automatically? Whatt hoot!

I remember being penalized/ticketed for putting out the wrong recyclables out on the wrong day! God forbid you mixed kitchen garbage with recyclables...and that was 25 years ago in Upstate NY!

It's good to know recycling is finally catching on elsewhere in our great nation and that the days of burning your garbage or throwing it in sinkholes may be a thing of the past.

Sarah Pugmire said...

Is it weird that if my trash is overflowing.... I sneak out in the night and put some of our garbage in our neighbors so we don't get charged extra.... hahaha I think what your doing is a GREAT idea! I would LOVE to win some paper!

Audra said...

Pick me! I love their cards! I could use some cute boy ones!

Emily said...

Love them! enter me!

Aubrey said...

Sweet! I had a baby on Tuesday and I'm moving in two weeks!

Kathleen said...

i'm expecting my third and i'd definitely LOVE to get some money toward a very cute announcement! please pick me :-)

Jen2010 said...

What great cards!

Anonymous said...

we are moving soon, so this would be awesome! :)

Rowena said...

I love your blog, and I love the cards! We live in New York while our entire clan is scattered all over the world. My husband's live in the Philippines and mine is in Austria. My daughter is turning 2 in a few months and I really need some unique birthday card ideas to convince them (and my friends abroad) to come! Since my family is so much into recycling, they would definitely fall in love with these "green" cards.
Thanks for your post!

Suzanne said...

I'd like to win!

Anonymous said...

Your Newborn Has Hatched is a really cute design!
digicat{AT}sbcglobal{DOT}net

Me The Q said...

What an awesome giveaway! With a baby who will be 2 in 2 months and a baby on the way I could totally use that.

betsyb said...

i bet they have a retirement themed card for my husband's second retirement ... i'm hoping to win this!

Michal and Brandon said...

how adorable! what a neat company!

Jessica said...

I'm hosting a baby shower at the end of July and these would be perfect!!

The Clubb House said...

Can I use the ninja card for my birthday?!!! I would love a ninja party. :)

Tiercy said...

Wow, awesome! Thanks for your generosity.

Hillary said...

I'm not a mom, but love your blog and love well-designed stationary.

John and Alisha Stults said...

I hope I win. Even if I don't, they have some great stuff.

Rockzann said...

I could so use more paper to go with my (as my husband calls it) "paper addiction"!

Marie said...

AWWWWW!!

We expecting our 5th boy in September, he's a surprise but we are excited! And I would love to send birth announcements, but hello, he is our FIFTH boy! $50 off would be fabulous, it might actually happen!

Maya Simmons said...

That would be great! I am 16 weeks along right now! Thanks

Mary Grace said...

i would love something like this. what a great time savor for MAKING birth announcements.

Sarah E. Ludwig said...

Ooh, their stuff is SO cute!

This post was humorous to me because it reminds me of some of the things I do for small rewards. It's amazing how driven a reward can make a person!

Amber said...

I love invitations that don't involve pictures of Disney characters! Count me in.

Tara G. said...

Those cards look adorable! I would love to have a custom one for our next triplet party!

Brooke said...

Come on random number generator! Pick me!!

Lisa said...

Here's to hoping I get picked for the awesome giveaway. Love your blog, I can't say that enough, I tell everyone I know.

Anonymous said...

These are adorable! I would love to win this!

-Em

christine said...

Those are really cute. Where did you find them? Or did they find you?

Ross & Amanda Goodman- but mostly Amanda :) said...

These are really cute, and I just may be in need of a birth announcement soon. . . Pick me!

The Burns said...

My mom keeps asking when I'm going to send out anouncements for our new one month old, I keep telling her I will send them out together with the 17 months old baby's.

Stacy said...

I love the mary jane inspired annoucement! So cute!

Carly said...

woo hoo sign me up!

Freedom said...

I just love personalized stationery -- I hope I win!

Unknown said...

I love sending cards and I can make up any excuse to send one. These are cute and I would love to win.

Tara said...

They are so cute. Would love to win this!

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