Zak Reusable Dot Straws GIVEAWAY!
Here is another review inspired by Earth Day and making small efforts to be more Green. I don’t know how much other parents think about straws but they have been a source of guilt for me! The kids LOVE them and I don’t want to buy them because I think they are way too wasteful. I heard something about Oprah using some crazy fancy straw (I think made out of sterling silver maybe?) and it got me wondering if I could find reusable straws for my kids. I did some searching and found these fun Dot Straws
*update 4/26: I did find out that these straws are currently made out of a plastic that is not BPA free but Zak products included in their children’s collection of the site are all BPA free (these straws are from their home collection). Zak is working to get BPA out of its other products as well so hopefully the straws will be BPA in the future.
To enter to win a set of 10 Dot Straws:
- Just leave me a comment on this post (a “green” tip would be very nice if you feel like it)
- Earn a second entry by visiting Zak Designs and find another product of theirs that interests you and leave me a second comment
- Contest ends Friday May 7th, 2010
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FYI I took these pictures when Jillian had her almost broken swollen nose it was the only pic that wasn’t too bad. It still bothers me but obviously not enough to take new pictures!
My GF would love these – she goes through straws like its her job.
I like a lot of Zak! stuff – especially their Chiller water bottles
Great prize!!! My green tip in this case would be to NOT use throw away straws unless you HAVE to….Good luck to all…..
I love Zak’s True Blue Collection for the kitchen.
I like the idea but how would you clean them?
I rinse them right after the kids are done and then just swish them around in some soapy water. I did let them sit with banana shake in them overnight and it dried so I just put some dish soap on a pipe cleaner (from the kids art supplies) and it cleaned up very easily. Since they are clear you can tell if you get them clean.
don’t forget your bags when you go shopping.
These are great for smoothies!
My son loves drinking straws. This would really be nice to have around.
Grat prize
I love the reusable straws. We found some a few years ago and decided to try them out. They’re great! Not only are they eco-friendly and easy to clean (dishwasher safe!) they are also sturdy enough for thick smoothies and milkshakes. We’ve been looking for more to give to family but couldn’t find them anywhere.
I love straws ! I hate drinking anything that can stain my teeth without a straw.
I love the magenta confetti items !
Green tips – I always bring my reusable bags to the store. I’m currently working on making my own out of old fabrics we have laying around the house so that I have a full arsenal. Also, unplug any appliance that you are not using. We’re working on getting into that habit!
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I love the Mirage – Appetizer Plates on the Zak designs site. SO pretty!
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my kids would love using these in their smoothies!
as for a green tip… we use reusable produce bags (in addition to our regular reusable grocery bags) when we are grocery shopping. i’ve seen them on etsy and at our local farmers’ market.
i also like the fountain spoons sets… fun for milkshakes and rootbeer floats : )
How handy these would be!!
Thanks for the chance.
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I love reusable. I put that thought into action whenever I plan to shop.
I just love the Disney Princess zak!paks 2-Pack Food Containers.
We go thru ALOT of straws in our house. These would be great to have.
here’s a green tip: use cloth diapers (cheap Gerber brand) to wipe up the kids after meals – saves paper towels.. we do this!
and I also love this: Divided Bowl with Lid – so handy!
i would love these i use a staw to drink any thing with ice other wise i tend to choke
I just noticed this weekend how many straws my little girl goes through. So, these would make me feel less wasteful as a mom.
This would be a nice prize to win for my 6 y/o niece.
we love straws but hate feeling guilty about using something disposable – this looks like a fun alternative!
I always use a straw when I drink. This will help me to be more green.
I also like the 8 Fish Picks with Holder-Assorted Blues & Greens at Zak Designs.
Those are really cute straws! I save all the zipper packaging that home goods come in (comforters, sheets, curtains)…They make really good storage choices for all the clothes/toys we are saving for the next kid!
I also like the on-the-go drinkware and the children’s tableware is always a big hit around here!
We bought some glass straws and love them.
I don’t know of any green tips but I would love a set of those straws. My kids go through straws fast and love using them all the time.
Fill up your gas tank at night to lessen emissions.
I love that these straws are reusable. We have been going through a Costco box a month of regular straws.
Hmmm Green tip…. Reuse, Reduce and Recycle.
These are hreat, mu husband never goes without using a straw.
Never run the laundry or dishwasher unless totally full.
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We cut up old t-shirts and use them as rags and also in place of paper towels. I keep a small basket full next to the sink in the kitchen. We do use paper towels for nasty messes like if one of the dogs poop in the floor.
I like the Toy Story 3 piece gift set.
my daughter would love these she loves them and i can reuse them which is great
Reusable straws,yay. I also like to use reusable water bottles
These straws are so cute. Kids love fun straws. I use glass jars and food containers for storing craft and office supplies. THanks.
Oh I like the idea of these but I do wonder if they are hard to clean out? That is my big phobia about reusable straw.
I like the confetti nested bowls from zak design.
This we be so nice to have, we go through a lot of straws. My tip is to buy more reusable items.
I really like the 11 oz Smoothie Sipper cup.
Fun- Ian would love these. We try to use as little packaging and throw aways as possible.
You are the winner!
I like the meeme 1qt Stackable Canister – Magenta- bright and colorful.
Very cool giveaway, my son has been bugging me to buy some reusable straws for awhile now cause we go through a lot
I’d say a green tip would be to buy reusable things like these straws cause seriously doesn’t the earth deserve that?
I visited Zak Designs and I also love their Animal Planet 3 Piece Gift set, it’s so awesome to see them offering something besides manufactured characters!!!