Healthy Child Healthy World is a non-profit organization dedicated to creating a less toxic world for children; it ignites the movement that empowers parents to protect children from harmful chemicals. I personally love their mission and everything they stand for.
When I was approached by OnLineShoes.com and made aware that in conjunction with them, Patagonia is donating 10.00 to Healthy Child Healthy World for every pair of Patagonia shoes sold on their site from now until October 17, 2011, I quickly wanted to know how I could help spread the word, raise awareness and help Healthy World Healthy Child with some well deserved financial support.
To be honest, I was torn with accepting a new pair of patagonia shoes and the Healthy Child Healthy World book as a compensation for writing this post and promoting their partnership. As most of you all know, I am in the beginning of my waste-free year. Therefore, receiving a new pair of shoes and a book kinda goes against our Project Green Foot. However, I felt the need to go forward because it is for such a good cause.
And yes, I will be keeping the book (it looks like a great read), and after a few more days of wearing my comfy 
recycled ripstop nylon soft-shell (upper part); soft recycled polyester lining; partially recycled sticky rubber outsole; PrimeLoft Eco-insulation and vegan Fiona Quilted Mid Deep Plum Boots, a lucky family member (who will definitely put these styling boots to good use) will be receiving them. Besides, Patagonia states on their website “We design and sell things to last and to be useful, but we ask our customers not to buy from us what you don’t need or can’t really use.”
Please don’t get me wrong, I do adore the boots. They are comfortable, eco-friendly and would look great with my organic jeans, but do I really need them? Could someone else get more use out of them? Yes, so sadly I will part with them.
Patagonia goes beyond making eco-friendly products for their customers, they seem to really care about their environmental impact. They try and use recycled materials whenever possible, while trying to reduce their footprint in the process.
They accept all Patagonia clothing and shoes back through their Common Threads Initiative program to first be repaired, and if that is not possible, they recycle the materials into new and exciting clothing and shoes. How great is that?
One pair of shoes at a time we can make a difference for the little feet of the future; even if that means I have to stray from Project Green Foot momentarily to raise awareness.
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Would you like to get your hands on a pair of my plum boots? or perhaps another shoe or boot would tickle your fancy? OnLineShoes.com is giving one of my lucky readers their very own pair of Patagonia shoes, along with a copy of the Healthy Child Healthy World book.
I am not going to make you jump through hoops to enter; I am going to keep it simple. Leave me a comment. Write whatever you like; say Hi; tell me what Patagonia shoes you love; tell me I am great….I will leave the comment writing up to you.
If you would like to follow me, OnlineShoes.com, Patagonia and/or Healthy Child Healthy World on twitter or like me, OnLineShoes.com, Patagonia, and/or Heathy Child Healthy World on facebook, please feel free. I will leave that at your discretion. However, it will greatly be appreciated and will most definitely put a smile on our faces.
Oh and tweeting about the giveaway, won’t gain you anymore entries, but it sure will make this green girl jump up and down with joy!
And just so you know: no purchase is necessary to enter and this giveaway is open to U.S residents only (sorry to my fellow Canadians). The winner will randomly be selected using random.org. Entries will be accepted until midnight EST on October 17, 2011 and the winner will be announced the following day.
So let the commenting begin!
I did not receive any monetary compensation for this post. I was provided with 1 pair of Fiona Quilted Mid Deep Plum Boots and the Healthy Child Healthy World book at no cost for this review. The opinions expressed here are my own.
The giveaway is now closed! Congratulations to Alyssa for winning a pair of Patagonia shoes! A big thank you to everyone who entered!
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wahh, not open to your fellow canadians?! I LOVE Patagonia stuff! I had a blue waffle-y shirt that i wore the heck out of a while back. And those purple boots are GORGEOUS!
Oh well, i love you anyways!
Great blog Steph and what a wonderful organization, Healthy Child Healthy World. I wish I could enter your giveaway but, alas I do not reside in the US. Maybe I am your lucky family member who will receive your boots ??
Does it make me really materialistic and a bad human being if I say that those boots made me tingle in my special place? I’m kind of drooling a little, actually. AND, I have an opening in my wardrobe for a functional, flat, winter boot. So, it wouldn’t even be excessive/unreasonable for me to take them in and give them a lovely new home. I would be a good boot Momma, promise.
Thank you so much for this chance. I love Patagonia and the boots you have posted up are so lovely. I usually associate Patagonia with outdoor wear and for that I think basic wear but they have so many stylish options too! I love that they recycle material and and donating such a generous amount to help children each time someone buys boots on their site. Thanks for the chance again and for all this info. What a great company!
Lovely! Thanks for the chance.
I love these boots: http://www.onlineshoes.com/womens-patagonia-arrant-leather-gore-tex-blackberry-p_id220926
They look like they would be perfect for day hikes
Hi! Stopping by to tell you I like reading your blog and because I like it I wanted to give you The Versatile Blog Award, here is my link explaining the award:
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What a neat company Patagonia is – I had no idea about their repair program. Would love to win a pair of their shoes! Wow!
I love the Maha shoe!
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Hi,
I’m over from the Crazed Fan Hop. This is my first week participating. Love your blog topics and title. I am going to follow now. I also love this organization. It’s a worthy cause. I’ve seen their T.V. commericals before.
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Patagonia is such a great company and I love that this program is helping others.
Hi!!! Your MOM sent me over here! I sure would like to win those boots. Love organics! Carol Augustine
Thanks for the giveaway!
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What a nice giveaway!
Thanks for a great giveaway! I love boots and shoes and shoes and boots!
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Checked out their boots and really like these: Women’s Mephisto.
Oooh…I love Patagonia and I love those purplish burgundy boots! Also love the Patagonia Addie Rider High Black, I can actually go on. They all look so good and comfy!
Keeping my fingers very tightly crossed!!
Thank you so much for the chance to win these fab boots. I live in NJ and am already dreading the winter. These would be a blessing & put a warm smile on my face every time I wore them.
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I just started reading your blog and will def. follow you and retweet this on Twitter too! Thanks for offering a green perspective in an often grey World!
I love the Zodiac ankle boot.
What a predicament right at the start of your adventure. You are stronger than I am, my dear. Those are the boots I had my eye on this season
We’ve taken advantage of Patagonia’s clothing recycling program before. And at one of their Chicago stores, our son had the greatest time on a bike that powered a light bulb. What a wonderful company that walks their talk. I’m including them in our holiday gift guide, and actually would love to have you write something about how you’ll be celebrating the holidays this year. Are you game??
Your perspective is a breath of fresh air! Thanks for being an inspiration to your readers.
I really love the addie boots and the addie ruffles from Patagonia! I am an avid Patagonia fan and these would be great with my vast vest and jacket selection! Glad to have found your blog!
I love your blog! Thanks so much for the opportunity to win some nice shoes!
A new pair of shoes would be super duper awesome. Great giveaway!
I’m not sure if my previous comment showed up or not. But I love the Gore Tex trail shoes. Thank you!
Nice website and giveaway !
I am a huge fan of patagonia and a fun fact, I first used the brand when I went on a month-long trip to…..drum roll…..Patagonia in Argentina! lol, it was great gear and performed very well.
Faovrite shoes are the Attlee Snap Waterproof by Patagonia : cute and waterproof!
Thank you for the giveaway
These Attlee boots look so chic and fabulous for Fall/Winter!
and they’re sure to keep me warm too! I followed Onlineshoes on FB and Twitter as well Ihttp://www.onlineshoes.com/womens-patagonia-attlee-tie-waterproof-natural-p_id190131 oh and yes you are great! :O) *crossing fingers* and cheers! thank you for the opportunity! xxo
Thank you for the awesome blog and awesome giveaway. My girlfriend just bought me a pair of Patagonia shoes to add to my collection. I love Patagonia’s style!
Oooooooh, I like those Patagonia “Pau” shoes a lot! Some of the boots are super-awesome looking too. Very cool. Thank you!
Thanks for the giveaway opportunity! I love the maha shoes and any of the tall boots!
Thank you for the giveaway. I have really enjoyed your blog. I’m also trying to be a little greener. Thanks!
I wish you the best with your blog. We’re also trying to start being a little more environmentally friendly and thats how I found your site. Those shoes and boots look really cool!
What a great thing Patgonia is doing! And I would love to win shoes for one of my grandkids!
I really love the Patagonia Lugano Lace High Waterproof boots. They have some really nice shoes on their site!
Thanks for the giveaway!
Thanks for the giveaway!
Patagonia Maha Smooth Black would be my favorite!
Wooooo Whoooo!! I’m happy I stumbled upon your blog today
I’m loving all your great green tips and inspirations, and this giveaway is pretty great too!!
I love that Patagonia is going the shoe for good movement, I’ll definitely be supporting them.
I would LOVE a pair of Patagona clogs…..actually, I need some.
I 100% appreciate the “no hoops” of this contest.
YAY!
i would have a hard time picking one pair, they all look really nice. Thank you!
Thanks for the giveaway opportunity! I love the maha shoes and any of the tall boots!
Spectra ultramarine would be great for trail runs!
Thank you lots!
I love your blog btw.
I love Patagonia products! I still have and wear Patagonia clothing that I bought 24 years ago…I would love to try their boots of course, and I need new boots! Love the blog to Steph, it’s full of topics that I love reading about, very informative and wonderful! Congratulations!
What a great company, I would love to win these cool boots.
I’d choose the Bly Hemp Cattail for sure! What a great looking shoe that has both functionality for the outdoors and looks good for casual fashion as well. I always love a shoe that can serve more than one purpose.
Thank you!
What a great initiative!
A great giveaway, I would love to win Patagonia Better Clog Jane in Black.
Awesome giveaway! Thanks so much for the review & opportunity!!!
I’d love to try the Fiona Mid. Tough choice though!
Thank you!
Awesome giveaway
My husband needs new shoes – I think he would like the Scree shield.
wowzers, great giveaway steph!
Id love to have a new pair of patagonia shoes, thank youuuuuu
I really like your blog and really like the green initiative. A new pair of shoes wouldn’t be too bad either.
Wow-they have such an awesome selection of shoes. I love the Tsali and the waterproof boots. Oh, and the Advocate and a few more LOL!
You are a strong woman to be able to part with those cute boots! If I win, I’d have to be selfish and keep the shoes. My favorite are http://www.onlineshoes.com/womens-patagonia-attlee-snap-waterproof-forge-grey-p_id190138
i love their shoes and your blog!
all of their shoes look great! Thank you!
There are SO many cute styles. I’m still undecided. I would choose one of the clog styles or the Fiona black boot, but I’m just not sure!
Wow, what cute shoes! I love the Better Clog Jane so that would probably be my pick. I’m always looking for shoes to wear for class.
This would be amazing! I would love to try the Fiona Quilted High in plum. Or the Fiona Quilted Mid in any color. Depends on the circumference of the calf-opening. But man, I need some cold-weather shoes!
I just found out about your giveaway from your mom! Great review and congratulations your recent online successes. I love giveaways! I live in the High Desert and it gets cold here. Don’t know if it get Patagonia cold but cold enough to snow. Love what you are doing and the passionate you share with all of us. Best, Karen
http://www.onlineshoes.com/womens-patagonia-addie-ruffle-esspresso-p_id231804 love these
thanks for the giveaway and have a great day
Awesome giveaway! I love your blog too!
I love the Addie Ruffle in peat moss !
Your mom sent me over here (had to remind me twice)…I could use those boots up here in Oregon this coming winter…but they are so beautiful, I’d work very hard to keep them looking great..thanks for this opportunity to win these…
Wow, thanks for a great giveaway! I love how you are giving them to someone who can use them more than you =) Great way to pay it forward!
Love Patagonia! I really hope I win a pair of those adorable boots.
Thank you for the giveaway! I would love a new pair of boots or shoes
I like those Patagonia Specter Ultra Marine running shoes. I need a new pair of running shoes and these sound comfortable and look very flashy. Would be great to win some.
Wow, great giveaway!!! I love the better clog, but if I won I would probably choose a men’s boot – my boyfriend needs some hiking boots.
I love Onlineshoes
I love the Attlee Tie Waterproof Dried Vanilla and Drifter A/C Gore-Tex® Canteen/Dark Celadron
Oh my goodness they are all adorable!! My faves are probably the addie ruffle boots- so cute
thank you!
Thank you for the giveawayyyyyyy
The Better Clog Jane in Black! Looks stylish and comfy!
I love these:
http://www.onlineshoes.com/womens-patagonia-better-clog-boot-black-p_id220963
Thanks so much!
I really love Patagonia’s approach to marketing. They are really pioneering a new way of thinking by telling people to only buy what they actually need. I wonder whether it will catch on!
Thanks for all your green advice!
I like the name of your blog. Found you via Lori at Groovy Green Livin,’ who posted about your contest to everyone who didn’t win hers. My current flats are four years old, and I think I have well and truly worn them out. The amount I’ve lost off the soles is measurable in centimeters!
I am Canadian so I don’t count but thought I would leave a comment anyway
I love this shoe company. Shoes are one of the hardest things to find that are made in a sustainable manner. Good luck everyone with the contest!
Thank you for the giveaway!!! You have some great material
I like the Patagonia Attlee Tie Waterproof Forge Grey! Thanks!
I LOVE YOUR BLOG
I’m also trying to get my family to be a little more green. You are helping me accomplish this!
Ohhhhh, love at first sight! If I won I would get the Addie Rider High Chimney…the colors are perfect for fall, great blend of fabrics, and versatile for the city or a trip to the mountains!
I’d love to win the the Fiona Quilted Deep Plum – how fun and sassy!
so generous of you
It’s tough to decide :’( I would go for a pair of Patagonia Addie Ruffle (Peat Moss) because it can be versatile!
cool giveaway! Good luck to everyone!
Great giveaway. The Attlee Tie Waterproof boots are super cute!
Thanks so much for the great giveaway! Love Patagonia!
Thanks so much for the giveaway
I love Patagonia shoes. I have several pairs of the Maha flats that are great for work when I just can’t do heels. I’d like to add a pair of their boots to my collection. Thanks for sharing!
I like shoes.
xxoxo
cool giveaway! i would love a new pair of patagonia shoes. love the brand.
i would love to have these!
Thank you for the giveaway!
I love Patagonia shoes, especially the Addie Rider High Black! thanks!
What a great giveaway! I’ve never worn Patagonia shoes, but I’ve heard nothing but good things. I would absolutely LOVE to win a pair of the Lugano Lace High Waterproof boots in Sable.
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love the tsali’s!
I’ve never heard of Patagonia shoes until now…but from what I have just read and seen they are amazing! Thank you for a chance at such a great giveaway.
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I love the Fiona boots that you picked out (and the plum color is so pretty!) and it is good to know that Patagonia really does care about their environmental impact. The recycle program is neat!
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Came across your blog from Airplanes and Dragonflies. I am loving it! So glad I found this, you are doing an awesome job and love your content! I am now following you too.
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thanks for the opportunity!
I love the Addie Boot Chimney! Thank you so much!
O-M-G! I have loved Patagonia for YEARS… & I LOVE: the Atilee tie boots, the Addie Ruffle boot, the Addie clog, the Advocate shoe, & a whole lot more (& that’s jsut the shoes!!!) Oh – & I “LIKE”d each & every one of your FB pages (HollyCunningham)… just for good Karma, & because I Believe in the “Healthy Child, Healthy World” campaign!!! ((1955nursehjc4me(at)myway(dot)com)) Thanks so much for the chance…… I am keeping my fingers & toes crossed, LOL!
love the Maha Sable Brown!! Thank you!!
Awesome blog
Go Green!
A new pair of shoes would be niceeee.
Fiona Mid shoes for me I would have to say.
thanks for the super cool giveaway
and great blog btw
I love the Drifter gore tex shoes! Thank you!
Ooh, I love them all! I’m not sure which I’d pick (one of the walking shoes, I think) but I have to admit to being partial to the Fiona shoes and boots since I just gave birth to my baby Fiona 6 days ago.
I’d love to try the Specter. Eco-friendly trail runners- Id put them to good use!!
My husband needs new shoes – I think he would like the Scree shield.
Thanks so much for the chance to win some shoes!
I like Patagonia Tin Shed 6 Waterproof !
Spectra ultramarine would be great to try out! Thanks!
Patagonia Maha Smooth Deep Plum are my favorite! They look very comfy. Thank you
I love the Drifter gore tex shoes! Thank you!
Hi, Thanks for the giveaway! I hope I win these for my daughter!
woohoo! If I won I’d choose the Patagonia Specter Ultra Marine because they look like they’d be great workout shoes!
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I love the Addie Boot, the Better Clog and the Fiona quilted boot! They have great styles and I love their business practices!
Love the Addie Ruffle Shoes for Women!! Nice Giveaway. Thanks!
I keep eying the boots and reminding myself I have a decent pair of waterproof boots. Still love the Fiona Quilted High Deep Plum, but I suspect the P26 Mid A/C Gore-Tex® Forge Grey/Storm would be more practical.
Thanks, and I really like your green blog. Keep it up.
loved the Bly Hemp…I might really need those.
I love the Addie Ruffle.
Awesome giveaway. The Patagonia Fiona Quilted High Black. We live in the East Coast and with winter comes snow; a lot of snow. These boots are tall and waterproof and CUTE!! Keeping my fingers crossed!
Since I hope I am the winner of the Patagonia hiking boot – in addition to that, I’d also like a pair of Harley Davidson boots (my husband just bought a motorcycle)!
I would get the Tsali Narwahl shoes – looks like they’d be great for hiking
I think I would choose the Maha shoe. It looks comfy and yet you could wear it with a lot of different outfits. I really need that combo being a mom. As much as I love getting out in the woods, I need something for everyday wear and those look great. Thanks for hosting this giveaway!
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