- $1.85 off when you buy any ONE Birds Eye® Voila® Product
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- $1.00 off when you buy any ONE POST Honey Bunches of Oats NEW Fruit Blends
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- 65¢ off when you buy ONE Knorr® Homestyle Stock
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- $3.00 off when you buy any ONE AVENT Multi-pack BPA-Free Baby Bottles
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- $1.50 off when you buy any ONE AVENT BPA-Free Toddler Cup
Recipes, Homeschooling, Country Living, Homesteading, Home Preservation Techniques of Canning, Dehydrating, Freezing, & Root Cellar; Reviews, Giveaways, & Much More.
Wednesday, February 29, 2012
Hot Coupons to Print – Get them while they last!
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New Coupons & New Samples Available
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Health & Nutrition
$3.00 off when you buy any ONE Osteo Bi-Flex® Supplement or Powder (Excludes Liquid)
Snacks
75¢ off when you buy any FOUR Gerber® Graduates® Fruit Pick-Ups™ or Graduates® Veggie Pick-Ups™
75¢ off when you buy any FOUR Gerber® Grabbers™ Pouches
75¢ off when you buy any FOUR Gerber® Graduates® Breakfast Buddies™ Hot Cereal, any variety
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Canning has begun for me
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I had some carrots in the fridge that needed to be used or lose them, so I sliced and canned them.
I got 5 quarts out of what I had in the fridge.
To Do:
Chop and freeze onions I have as they are starting to go bad. I bought a 50lb bag a few months ago and we have about a 1/4 of that left that needs used or they are lost.
Can up some meat out of freezer as freezer is overflowing and has little room in.
Tuesday, February 28, 2012
$8 off first order at iherb.com until 2/29/12 with this code.
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Until February 29, you can get $8 off when you use code SOG232 at www.iHerb.com (no minimum purchase amount required and does not apply to shipping).
Free shipping on order above $20. To qualify, simply checkout with UPS Ground shipping selected.
Be sure to add a free item from free items category at the top of the page.
Go to www.iHerb.com and be sure to use the code SOG232.
Monday, February 27, 2012
New Coupons to Print! Hurry before they are gone!
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Canned Goods
50¢ off when you buy any THREE Cans of DOLE® Tropical Fruit
Health & Nutrition
$2.00 off when you buy any ONE Bausch and Lomb Soothe® dry eye product
Soups
65¢ off when you buy ONE Knorr® Homestyle Stock
SavingStar Grocery eCoupons
Buy 2 Musselman's® Apple Sauce (46-48 oz. size), Save 50¢. Expires 4/8/2012.
Buy 2 cans of Lucky Leaf® Pie Filling, Save 75¢. Expires 4/8/2012.
Buy 1 RapidLash, Save $10.00. Expires 3/21/2012. (Only at CVS)
Goodies too good to pass up!
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Download the Shop to Win app, shop and be entered to win $500 gift card daily.
Join the American Family community and be entered in $50,000 cash sweepstakes.
Download your FREE "Healthy Recipes for your Nutritional Type" eBook from Mercola.com.
Sign up for Kellogg's newsletter and receive coupons, special offers and promotions and be entered to win a trip for two to the 2012 Summer Olympic Games in London, England.
Sign up for Logan's Roadhouse Nut-E club and get a $5.00 Coupon plus enter to win a trip for 2 for college men's basketball championship.
When to Plant what according to your zip code.
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Go here http://sproutrobot.com/ and put in your zip code and it will tell you what to plant this week or start indoors.
Sunday, February 26, 2012
Sunday Rest
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It has been a long week and I welcome today to rest and revive.
I started my Spring Cleaning Friday and have got 3 rooms done with 6 more to go. I worked on the kitchen and laundry room yesterday and I was so happy to see that pillow last night.
So this week, I’ll be deep cleaning the rest of the house in anticipation of planting season here.
Saturday, February 25, 2012
Friday, February 24, 2012
Willy Wonka & Chocolate Factory DVD only $4.99!
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| Did you love Willy Wonka & Chocolate Factory when you were little? I sure did! My children love it now. Right now, you can get the DVD for only $4.99. If you have Amazon Prime Membership, it' ships FREE! Don’t miss this great deal! |  |
Thursday, February 23, 2012
Salad Dressing Recipes to Make at Home
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I got the recipes below from Crystal at Homemaking on the Homestead.
Ranch Salad Dressing Tried this. It is WONDERFUL!! Better than the version I was making. This one is a keeper!
Bleu Cheese Salad Dressing I'm not much on Bleu Cheese dressing so I haven’t tried this one and probably won’t.
Catalina Salad Dressing oh so good and better than a certain store brand.
Italian Salad Dressing Next up for me to try. I hope it's as good as the others. I like the recipe I have but am always open for an even better one.
Oriental Salad Dressing This one intrigues me and I am going to try it sometime.
This is her homemade mayonnaise recipe too. YUMMY!!
I pinned on pinterest some more recipes from her to try. I made garlic roasted potatoes she posted on her blog. Man are they good!
Wednesday, February 22, 2012
Celtic Woman: Believe
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| Have you ever heard the internationally acclaimed vocal phenomenon Celtic Woman? Celtic Woman is an all-female singing group featuring vocalists Chloë Agnew, Lisa Kelly, Lisa Lambe and Celtic violinist Máiréad Nesbitt. They perform classic Irish, timeless pop anthems, and inspirational songs. |
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They recently released their new project, Believe, an enchanting studio album and companion live concert DVD which was filmed for the first time in America in front of some of their most loyal fans during two sold-out nights at The Fox Theatre in Atlanta, GA this past September.
I recently had the opportunity to review the DVD and the CD. Now I may be a little bias, but I love Celtic Woman! I do prefer their classic Irish songs more so over the other genres they perform, but that’s the Irish blood in my veins wanting the Irish songs.
I have watched youtube performances by Celtic Woman and I have to say the DVD does not disappoint. Wonderful! The DVD does have a couple other songs that are not on the CD, which is a bonus.
I admit that I gave the DVD and the CD to my husband as a Valentine’s gift. He was thrilled because he is a fan of Celtic Woman.
If you are a Celtic Woman fan, be sure to pick up a copy of the DVD and the CD.
If you’ve never heard of them, go to youtube and type in Celtic Woman.
Tuesday, February 21, 2012
Pinterest… Have you checked it out yet?
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I have and I am hooked. It’s like an online cork board for pinning recipes, ideas, and more. Love it!
Check out my boards here: http://pinterest.com/laurawilliasmu/ and feel free to follow me if you have pinterest.
Monday, February 20, 2012
Monday Musings – Real Food
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In our quest to eat more organically, more in season, and more real food, I ran across this site: 100 Days of Real Food.
She also has a great meal list: Recipes & Resources « 100 Days of Real Food
Which led me here: http://www.thefresh20.com/essentials/pantrybasics/
Which lead me to this question…
If gmo foods are so safe, why will the scientist that made them not eat them and why so much opposition to labeling foods that are gmo or contain gmo foods?
Sunday, February 19, 2012
Spring?
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It has been a very mild winter for us here in I can’t help for feeling like Spring has already sprung. The trees are budding. The daffodils are already blooming in some areas around us. My rosemary is even bloomed out with pretty blue blooms. It has been unseasonable warm which is making me itch to get my hands in the dirt in the garden.
Anyone else experiencing an unseasonable weather in your area?
Saturday, February 18, 2012
Downton Abbey
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I recently saw mention online of the PBS show: Downton Abbey.
Never having heard of it or seen it, I looked online and found it. We don’t have tv reception so I rely on finding things online. Well I’m glad I looked because now I’m hooked.
PBS always had some great programs on and it seems they did it again. What a great show!
Have any of you ever seen the show or watch it?
If not, check it out on PBS and you can what full episodes there free: http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/masterpiece/watch/index.html
Friday, February 17, 2012
Peperoncini beef sandwiches in the Crock Pot
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I have made these before: A Year of Slow Cooking: Peperoncini Beef Sandwiches Slow Cooker Recipe. I love that site by the way. Great recipes and inspiration for supper!
OH MY WORD ... THEY ARE GOOOOOOOD!!!
Well last night I tried a variation and used a deer roast (venison) that my brother had given me for Christmas.
I think we liked it just as much as the beef version. YUM!!
Thursday, February 16, 2012
Pink Slime
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I’m not talking about slime like children would play with or pond slime, etc. but rather…. pink meat.
You heard me right, pink meat. To be more specific, pink beef.
Now if you are a meat eater, you know that the beef you buy in natural foods stores and most other stores, from a farmer, etc. is not pink. No beef should be a red color.
So where is the pink meat coming from?
The pink meat comes from a process that cleans it with ammonium hydroxide. In other words that meat is cleaned with a type of ammonia. That process was even shown in the movie, Food, Inc. If you have never seen that movie, I highly recommend it. It will change the way you eat.
Ever had a burger from McDonald’s?
Did you just answer yes? Well guess what. You have ate ammonium hydroxide meat.
I’m not kidding you. Check it out on their website and read the statement wherein they admit it. Yahoo did a news article on this not long ago: McDonald’s confirms that it’s no longer using ‘pink slime’ chemical in hamburgers.
I don’t know about y’all, but I use ammonia to clean with sometimes but I sure don’t want to eat it.
Now according to their website I referenced above, as of the beginning of 2011, they stopped using the pink meat. How many of us have ate a hamburger from there prior to that time thought? I did. My children did. My parents did. My brothers and sisters did as well as numerous other America citizens. What did that ammonia cleaned meat do to our insides? That’s a scary thought.
What is even more scarier is the fact that the The U.S. Agriculture Department recognizes ammonium hydroxide as “generally safe”. Read a bottle of ammonia though and it tells you “Do Not Ingest”. Hmmmm… see a conflict there. It bothers me to know that the USDA doesn’t even make companies mark packages or place a notice anywhere in their business that meat they are using is cleaned with ammonia.
I have bought ground beef (hamburger meat) from stores before that when you fried it, it smelled like a wet dog. I wonder now if that meat was cleaned with ammonia. Ground beef or any meat for that matter should not smell like a wet dog or any other funky smell when it is being fried, cooked, etc.
We have been organically for a while now but was still buying meats at non-organic stores in the area due to costs. This last week, I was able to buy our meats from a natural foods store and let me tell you the meat is far superior. We’ve ate organic meat before but now are determined to not every buy the non-organic meats again.
The movie Food, Inc. changed the way we eat and we are even more determined to eat organically and eat meat that is hormone free and antibiotic free. I couldn’t tell you when the last time I ate a McDonald’s burger was. It’s been awhile. I do love their sweet tea though when we are out and about running errands. I think if I ever find out they do something funky to their tea, I’ll be devastated. This ol’ Southern gal loves her sweet iced tea.
Wednesday, February 15, 2012
Make Your Own Mixes
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I have also made and use occasionally just not used as frequently as the above ones. I haven't made some of these in a while though but will be making most of them again soon due to us going back to the homemade items, etc. and getting away from the prepackaged stuff more and more... not much store bought package stuff left here now.
That's the basic mixes I use. From those you can make various recipes with them.
If you like making your own mixes from seasoning blends, etc. be sure to check out and maybe pick up a copy of any or all of the Make A Mix series of cookbooks by Karine Eliason, Nevada Howard, and Madeline Westover.
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(click on either of those to go to the Amazon page for that book or one of the links below)
Make A Mix
More Make A Mix
and Make A Mix Revised (has some recipes the others don't and vice versa).
or the Complete Make-a-mix Cookbook : How to make your Own Mixes but I don't have that one so not sure what all is in it.
So check the books out if you get a chance. You can order them through Amazon, maybe find them on ebay, or look at your local used bookstore.
here are a few of the mixes from the Make A Mix Revised book I use on a regular basis: (some of the mixes are found in the other two books)
- Muffin Mix
- Buttermilk Pancake and Waffle Mix
- Taco Seasoning
- onion seasoning mix (which is kinda like Lipton and I use it to make dip with ... yum yum yum)
- crisp coating mix
- Cornbread mix
- quick mix (this is like bisquik and is very very very good)
I have also made and use occasionally just not used as frequently as the above ones. I haven't made some of these in a while though but will be making most of them again soon due to us going back to the homemade items, etc. and getting away from the prepackaged stuff more and more... not much store bought package stuff left here now.
- Hot Roll Mix
- BreadMaker Mix (when I still had the bread maker, now I make my bread by hand and use another recipe)
- Graham cracker crust mix
- sweet quick bread mix
- all purpose cake mix
- snack cake mix
- vanilla pudding and pie filling mix
- cookie mix
- granola mix
- dried calico bean soup mix
- all purpose ground meat mix (this one is awesome)
- meatloaf mix
- meatball mix
- meat sauce mix
- Mexican meat mix
- navy bean mix
- slice and bake cookies (various ones and these are an absolute favorite of mine... I even used one of the recipes as a basis to make up one of my own -- it's posted over in the recipe forum)
- chocolate syrup mix
- chili seasoning mix
- home-style dressing mix
- spaghetti seasoning mix
- chicken continental rice seasoning mix (fave of ours)
- spanish rice seasoning mix
- hot chocolate mix
- Russian refresher mix (kinda of like Russian Tea mix but doesn't call for instant tea)
That's the basic mixes I use. From those you can make various recipes with them.
Tuesday, February 14, 2012
Valentine’s Plans
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Instead of us going out to eat tonight, I bought steaks.
We’ll be having steaks, baked potatoes, glazed carrots, salad, rolls and a dessert.
You got any special plans for tonight?
Monday, February 13, 2012
Are You a Prepper?
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I’m not in the full sense of the word. I do stock up on items though when I find good sales, etc. We are a big household. We eat and use a lot of stuff.
I know some Preppers are prepping or stocking up majorly for a catastrophic event or as they call The End of The World As We Know It (TEOTWAWKI).
To me the TEOTWAWKI is the Apocalypse. That will end the world as we know it. However, I don’t plan on being here for the Apocalypse because I will be gone as I’ve made other arrangements. When that trumpet blows, I’m outta here!
However, I can relate to the preppers in the sense that I believe we should be prepared for whatever may come along. Whether that is a job loss, weather related causes, civil unrest in our town, cities, or country. Being prepared is a good thing.
Sunday, February 12, 2012
The Forgotten Man
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Check out this new painting by Jon McNaughton
http://www.mcnaughtonart.com/artwork/view_zoom/?artpiece_id=379
The artist tells why he painted this.
Very thought provoking picture!!
President Obama is shown stepping on the Constitution and the other presidents’ reaction to it. The man on the park bench sure makes you think of many of jobless Americans right now.
Also if you scroll over the president’s face, you can learn who it is and more about him along with some tidbits.
Saturday, February 11, 2012
Even More New Coupons
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$0.50 off Skippy Peanut Butter
$0.50 off Wish-bone Salad Dressings
$1.00 off Annie's Homegrown Totally Natural Rice Pasta & Extra Cheesy Cheddar Sauce Gluten Free
$1.00 off Annie's Homegrown Organic Peanutty Granola Bars. Certified Organic
$1.00 off STACY'S® Parmesan Garlic & Herb Pita Chips
$1.00 off STACY'S® Italian Harvest Pita Chips
$.50 off Ragu Old World Style Sweet Tomato Pasta Sauce
$.50 off Ragu Chunky Country Garden Style Tomato, Garlic and Onion Pasta Sauce
$1.00 off Vicks VapoRub Cough Suppressant Topical Analgesic
$1.00 off Vicks Vapor Inhaler Nasal Decongestant With Soothing Vicks Vapors
$1.00 off Dove Bar Soap White
$1.00 off Dove Men + Care Men's Body Wash Extra Fresh
$0.50 off Q-Tips Cotton Swabs
$.50 off Pampers Wipes Softcare Scented Refill
$.50 off Pampers Baby Wipes Softcare Unscented
Whole Food Deals & coupon matchups good thru 3/31/12
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Whole Foods Matchup using Whole Foods Coupons that expire 3/31/12 as well as weekly deals and mfg coupons.
Nasoya Tofu 14 oz on sale for $2.29
- $1.25 Nasoya product Whole Foods Coupon
- .75/1 Nasoya product printable coupon (it let me print 10)
-buy 12 and get a 10% discount on case of 12 (all has to be the same kind)
= .73 for a case of 12 = .06 each
= .29 each if not buying a case
and check out the Mail In Rebate Nasoya Tofu t-shirt (men and women) or women’s gym shorts, FREE when you buy Four (4) Nasoya tofu products
Image Soup 14.5oz $3.19
$1 off Arrowhead Mills Gluten Free, DeBoles pasta, Tropical Source, Gluten Free Cafe, Imagine Soup or Dream products printable
or - $1/1 Imagine soup, broth, stock or gravy printable
= $2.19
Lifeway Kefir 32oz $3.99
- $1/2 Life Way Kefir Whole Foods Coupon
- $1/2 Lifeway Helios Kefir (register or sign in), 32oz printable
= $2.99
thinkThin bars $1.45
- $1/1 thinkThin crunch bar printable (pdf) here
- or this $1/1 thinkThin bar or bits printable pdf here
- buy 10 and get 10% case discount on a box of 10
= $1.25 per box of 10 (or .12 each)
Evamor 20oz water $1.19
- FREE 20oz Evamor water printable Q (one per store visit)
= 0.00
Earth Balanace Soymilk half gallon $3.49
-.75/1 Earth Balance soymilk Whole Foods Coupon
-.75/1 Earth Balance soymilk coupon in booklet at registers. Cashier and baggers give them to the customers.
= $1.99
DeBoles Organic Pasta $2.69
- $1 Arrowhead Mills Gluten Free, DeBoles pasta, Tropical Source, Gluten Free Cafe, Imagine Soup or Dream products printable
= $1.69
Stonyfield Okios Greek Yogurt 4pk or 16oz on sale $4.19
- $1/1 any ONE (1) 16-oz cup or any ONE (1) 4-oz 4-pack of Stonyfield Organic Oikos Greek Yogurt Whole Foods Coupon
- $1 16oz or 4pk of Stonyfield Okios Greek Yogurt coupon (found in small booklet at end of registers. Cashier and baggers give them to customers. 4/15/12
- $1 16oz or 4pk of Stonyfield Okios Greek Yogurt printable
- .50/1 4pk of Stonyfield Okios Greek Yogurt printable
= $2.19 ea
Alter Eco Chocolate Bars $3
- $1/1 Alter Eco chocolate pdf printable 4/30/12
= $2
Applegate Farms Chicken strips (in produce area near salads) $5.99
- .75/1 Applegate Farms chicken printable coupon says one per person.
= $5.24
Pacific natural Foods Organic soup $2.99
- $1/2 Pacific natural Foods Whole Foods Coupon
- $1/1 Pacific Natural printable
- .75/1 Pacific Natural Foods coupon in booklet at registers. Cashier and baggers give them to the customers.
= as low as $1.74
Organic Girl Spinach, salad, etc. 1lb clamshell package $3.29
- $1/1 Organic Girl facebook coupon
- or this $1/1 Organic Girl printable (pdf)
- or .55/1 Organic Girl coupon from dispenser at Whole Foods in produce section near Organic Girl 12/31/13 (not a typo)
= as low as $2.29
So Delicious Coconut Milk $2.00 on sale
- .55/1 So Delicious Coconut printable sign up to print
- .55/1 So Delicious Dairy Free product facebook printable
- .55/1 So Delicious Dairy Free product printable
- $1/1 So Delicious 2/12 SS
= as low as $1.00
Organic Valley Cheese 8oz $5.99
- $1 Organic Valley Cheese 8 oz Whole Foods Coupon
- $1/1 Organic Valley Cheese - coupon from company
= $3.99
Dorot Crushed Garlic (freezer section) $2.99
- $1/2 Dorot product printable here
= $2.49 ea
Zevia 6pks $4.99 on sale
- $2/2 Zevia 6pks printable
- $1/1 Zevia 6pk printable
= $3.99
Enjoy Life Cookies $3.50
-.55/1 Enjoy Life product printable
= $2.95
Organic Valley eggs 6pk on sale $2.50
- $1/1 Organic Valley eggs 6pk or 12 count coupon from company
= $1.50
Naked Juice $3.29
- $1/1 Whole Foods Coupon
- .75/1 Naked Juice printable facebook coupon
= $1.54 ea
Honest Tea 16 oz $1.25
- $1/2 Honest Tea Whole Foods Coupon
= .75 each
Muir Glen Tomato Paste $1.39 on sale
- $1/2 Muir Glen products from printable
= .89 ea
Seeds of Change products8.5oz $3
- $1/1 Seeds of Change Certified Organic product printable
- $2.50 ea
Food Should Taste Good Chips 5.5oz $3.19
- $1/1 Food Should Taste Good Chips printable sign up
= $2.19
Fig Beans 17.6oz $2.00
-$1/3 any THREE (3) packages Fig Food Co. Organic Soups or Beans Whole Foods Coupon
-$1/3 Fig Food soup or beans printable
= $1.33 each
Bear Naked Granola $3.99
- $2 off Bear Naked product printable
= $1.99
Pop Chips 3oz $2.69
- $1/1 Pop Chips 3oz bag or variety 6pack printable facebook coupon
= $1.69
365 Everyday Value Lavender Fabric Softener 80ct $5.99
- $1 any ONE (1) 365 Everyday Value® Laundry Product: 80-ct Fabric Softener Sheets (Lavender) or 5-lb Concentrated Laundry Detergent Powder (Unscented or Lavender) Whole Foods Coupon
= $4.99
365 Everyday Value Laundry Powder 5lb box $10.99
-$1 any ONE (1) 365 Everyday Value® Laundry Product: 80-ct Fabric Softener Sheets (Lavender) or 5-lb Concentrated Laundry Detergent Powder (Unscented or Lavender) Whole Foods Coupon
= $9.99
Blue Diamond Almond Breeze shelf stable milk $3.79
- $1/2 any Aseptic Blue Diamond Almond Breeze Whole Foods Coupon
-$1/2 Blue Diamond Almond Breeze chilled or aseptic printable
= $2.79 each
Clif Bars or Clif Mojo bars .99
- $1/4 Clif Bars Whole Foods Coupon
- $1/2 CLIF Mojo Bar or Mojo Dipped
= as low as .49 each
Pacific Organic Soup Starter $3.99
-$1 off Pacific Organic soup starter Whole Foods Coupon
-$1 off Pacific Natural Soup Starter Soup Base printable
= $1.99
Celestial Seasoning Tea $3.39
- $1/1 Celestial Seasonings tea Whole Foods Coupon
- $1/1 Celestial Seasoning Wellness Tea facebook printable
= $1.39
Larabar or Jocalat $1.29
- $1/2 Larabar or Jocalat Product Whole Foods Coupon
= .96 each
Method Dishwashing Detergent 18 oz $4.69
- $1 off Method item Whole Foods Coupon
- $1 off Method dish product, SS 1/08
= $2.69
Marantha Almond Butter 12oz $4.19
- $1 off MaraNatha nut butter printable
-$1 off MaraNatha nut butter printable
- $1 off MaraNatha product facebook printable
= $3.19
365 Everyday Value Organic Pinto or Black beans $1.19
- $1 off 365 Everyday Value Organic pinto, black, cannellini, red or garbonzo beans, black, red or green lentil or split green peas Whole Foods Coupon
= .19
Organic Valley Soy Creamer $3.29
- .50/1 16-oz Organic Valley Soy Creamer Whole Foods Coupon
- .50/1 Organic Valley Soy Creamer printable
= $2.29
Garden of Eatin' Tortilla Chips 16oz bag $3
- $1/1 Garden of Eatin’ product Whole Foods Coupon
- $1/2 Garden of Eatin’ chips, 6 oz or bigger, SS 1/22
= $1.50
Other Good Deals:
Cascade Farms 16oz sour cream on sale $1.69
1lb bags of Frozen blueberries $2.99 (regular price)
Don't forget to use your reusable bags!
Whole Foods gives you a .05 credit on your shopping order per bag used.
Prices May Vary by Region.
Saving Money When Shopping Organically
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(photo credit for shopping bag: FreeImageWorks.com)
Buying organic products costs a little more than conventionally grown and processed foods. However the benefits outweighs the costs.
Many people assume you can’t save money when buying organic foods, but it can be done.
1. Shop the sales – Even organic & health food stores have sales, whether weekly or monthly. Visit the website for your local store and sign up for the newsletter, see the sale ads, etc.
2. Make Shopping List before you go to the store. Impulse buys are a big budget buster.
3. Use Coupons – Yes Coupons. There are coupons available for organic and natural products. Some stores even have their own store coupons that you can combine with a regular coupon. Check out the Organic / Natural Internet Printables forum at WeUseCoupons.com for many printable coupons on organic and natural products.
4. Buy the store brand - Some organic and natural foods stores have their own brand. Buying the store brand compared to a name brand item can garner some great savings.
5. Buy in bulk – Many organic and natural foods stores offers a bulk discount when you buy by the case or large unopened packages such as wheat berries, rolled oats (regular oatmeal), and more. Ask your store for details and you can even place an order through them for the bulk items. Also check out their bulk items wherein you can buy nuts, dried fruit, whole grains, and more from the self-serve bins by the per pound price.
6. Eat what you buy. How many times have you had to throw out vegetables or fruits because you didn’t use them in time? Make a menu plan either for a week, two weeks, or a month and eat what you buy. Eat your leftovers. Eat them for lunch the next day or use them to make another meal if you have leftover vegetables or meat. Make a double batch of a meal and freeze the half of it for a meal another day.
Visit the Organic & Natural Living forum at WeUseCoupons.com and find like-minded individuals as well as tips, store alerts for Earth Fare, and much more.
Be sure to visit the store forums for organic and natural foods stores such at Whole Foods and find sale matchups and more.
This is part of these wonderful blog hops:
Friday, February 10, 2012
Yet More New Coupons to share!
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$1.40 off when you buy any EIGHT 7.5 oz or larger packages of HOT POCKETS® Brand Items
$1.00 off two (2) Pepperidge Farm Crackers
$1.00 off TWO (2) Pepperidge Farm Puff Pastry
$1.50 off two Mars Seasonal Items
$1.00 off one ProNutrients Omega-3 Centrum
25% OFF PAINTS & STAINS Sherwin Williams
$1.00 off any L'Oréal Paris Item
$5.00 off Hip Flex Joint Tablets Levels 1, 2, 3
$2.00 off Scotch™ Fur Fighter Starter Kit
Buy 1 package of Rhodes® Traditional Roll Dough, Save 55¢. Expires 3/7/2012.
Buy 1 package of U by Kotex® products, Save $1.00. Expires 2/22/2012.
$0.55 off ONE Welch's Refrigerated Juice
$0.55 off Welch's 100% Grape Juice
$0.55 off ONE Welch's Jam, Jelly or Spread
$2.00 off Any Nature Made Fish Oil
$1.00 off Any Nature Made Vitamin B
$1.00 off Any Nature Made Vitamin D
$1.00 off On One Multi Pack or 8 oz or Larger PURE
$4.00 off two NIVEA BODY LOTION
$1.50 off one NIVEA BODY LOTION
Save $1.25 when you purchase any 2 Pledge® furniture care products . Expires 3/14/2012.
Save $1.00 when you purchase any 2 Scrubbing Bubbles® products. Expires 3/14/2012.
Save $1.00 when you purchase any 2 Windex® products. Expires 3/14/2012.
Save $1.00 when you purchase any 2 Shout® products (Excludes Trial/Travel Size). Expires 3/14/2012.
Thursday, February 9, 2012
Come Join Superpoints and Earn FREE gift cards and more!! A link for everyone!
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Go here to sign up:
Join Superpoints and Start Earning FREE gift cards
That link is for every one. Not limited to just one person.
Wednesday, February 8, 2012
A total of 45 lbs lost since Sept. 2011
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I am still losing weight and it’s feeling great! (sorry bad rhyme there).
I am getting closer to my goal weight and I am so excited!
I have tried to lose weight for years and would lose some and gain it right back.\So since September I have lost 45 lbs!!!
This is what I have been doing or have done:
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cutting out the soda - avoiding high fructose corn syrup
- eating organically and avoiding the processed foods
- increasing my water intake to 64oz to a gallon a day,
- cutting my portions when it comes to desserts and eating those less frequently too
- walking - a little at a time as my knees are almost shot. I am hoping losing the weight, etc. will help those as well as me get off my bp meds
I have 35 lbs more to lose to get to my goal I set for myself.
If I wanted to go for the weight recommended for my height and look like a total stick (as I was 18), I would need to lose an additional 15 pounds after I reach my personal goal. I'm going for my goal first and then see how that goes.
Tuesday, February 7, 2012
More New Coupons to print
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$3.00 off Spy Kids: All The Time In The World
$3.00 off on any K-Y Brand Product
SAVE $2.00 on ANY NATURE'S BOUNTY® Fish Oil
SAVE $2.00 on ANY NatureSmart Ester-C® Tablet or Powder
SAVE $0.50 when you purchase any THREE (3) Rice Mixes
$1.00 OFF ANY 2.2 oz or larger Super Poligrip®
SAVE $1.00 on ANY Gummy Vitamins in Disney or Marvel Character Shapes ?60?ct or larger.
SAVE $2.00 on Super Stay 14HR Lipstick™ or ANY Maybelline NY Lip Product
SAVE $1.00 on any ONE (1) Garnier Skincare Product
SAVE $2.00 on any ONE (1) Garnier Nutrisse Nourishing Color Creme.
SAVE $1.00 on ANY Garnier® Fructis® Shampoo, Conditioner or Treatment (excluding trial size)
SAVE $1.00 on ANY Maybelline New York Mascara
SAVE $2.00 on ANY Maybelline NY Foundation
SAVE $1.00 on ANY Maybelline New York Eyeshadow or Eye Liner
SAVE $1.00 on ANY Garnier® Fructis® Style Product (excluding trial size)
SAVE $1.00 on ANY Maybelline NY Powder, Blush, Concealer or Primer
$3.00 OFF any ONE (1) Greenies® Canine Dental Chews (12oz or larger)
$1.00 OFF any THREE (3) Chef Boyardee Canned Pasta or Microwaveable Cups, redeemable at Publix.
Monday, February 6, 2012
Superpoints Invites as of 2/6/12
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Some invite tokens to share with y'all. If one doesn't work try another one as someone may have already used that one or you can try this one: http://superpoints.com/refer/lauraw68
Remember to fill out your entire profile to get 25 points and get 30 clicks on the Super Lucky Button!
- http://superpoints.com/wrpgs/okckm8 good until 2/7/12
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- http://superpoints.com/wrpgs/fa67la good until 2/8/12
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- http://superpoints.com/wrpgs/vp96fh good until 2/8/12
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- http://superpoints.com/wrpgs/7n0tcj good until 2/8/12
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- http://superpoints.com/wrpgs/0k07g3 good until 2/8/12
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- http://superpoints.com/wrpgs/3plh99 good until 2/8/12
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- http://superpoints.com/wrpgs/350edl good until 2/8/12
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- http://superpoints.com/wrpgs/p74k4l good until 2/9/12
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- http://superpoints.com/wrpgs/sjptvl good until 2/9/12
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- http://superpoints.com/wrpgs/piboig good until 2/13/12
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New Coupons to Print
Sunday, February 5, 2012
I want REAL food
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I wish more stores in my immediate area carried lots more organic foods. The grocery stores closest to where I live carry a very limited supply of organic. If I want to have a lot of organic products available to me while shopping, I have to drive an hour into the city.
Why organics you ask?
I want food the way God intended them too be.
---- NO GMO’s ----
God created the plants and He doesn’t need a scientist intervening and basically saying “He didn’t know what He was doing. Let’s make this on herbicide ready. Let’s mix this fish cell with strawberry cell.”
No. God knew what He was doing.
I want my food the real way.
I want beef from cows that have fed on grass; not corn or even chicken carcasses. Cows are herbivores, not carnivores. One day, we’ll raise a few cows ourselves and you can be guaranteed they will eat grass.
I want chicken free of antibiotics and growth hormones. That’s why we raise our own now not only for meat but for eggs. There is no comparison to a farm egg.
I don’t want to ingest 20 different foods that all have some form of corn in them.
I don’t want water with fluoride in it.
I want REAL food, not genetically modified!
REAL food – the way God made it and the way God intended it.
Saturday, February 4, 2012
iHerb.com $5 off, freebies & Hot Specials!
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Weekly Special - Extra 20% off the entire selection of Swedish Herbal Institute Offer ends Wednesday, Feb. 8th, at 10:00 a.m. PDT. Extra discount will be added to the shopping cart.
Order any St. Dalfour Tea, and receive a ceramic tea bag holder a $4.495 value, free of charge!
http://www.iherb.com/St-Dalfour-Teas
choose the tea you want and this is the link to the tea bag holder : St. Dalfour, Ceramic Tea Bag Holder
Use this code SOG232 at www.iHerb.com to get $5 off your order (no minimum purchase amount required and does not apply to shipping. Applies to first time customers).
Be Sure Click the Freebies! and choose one item to get free with your order.
Friday, February 3, 2012
Have an Earth Fare near you? Coupons!
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Go here to print couponst: Earth Fare Coupons
Be sure to check out the Earth Boot Challenge. You can get an Organic Lip Balm for Non-Organic Lip Balm x2/28/11
Click here for a printable B&W coupon.
Click here for colored coupon
Get TWO free avocados from Earth Fare this week! x 2/5/12 wyb $5 or more purchase go here: Welcome Home - sign in or sign up to print the coupon
Don’t Forget Order items in bulk and get 10% off.
Shop on Wednesday if you’re a senior, teacher or student and get 10% off your purchase.
Thursday Nights are Family Night…Children eat free wyb an adult buys $5 or more from the bakery/deli. No limit on number of children. Six of ours eat free with just one of us buying something.
Thursday, February 2, 2012
Hey, want to earn some free gift cards?
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I have been superpoints for a little over a week now and already have over 1,000 points which I can redeem now if I wished too.
I have some invites below to share with y’all.
If one doesn't work try another one as someone may have already used that one.
If none of those work, shoot me a message using the Contact button above and include your email addy and I will personally send you an email invite.
- http://superpoints.com/wrpgs/9rmpjz good until 2/6/12
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- http://superpoints.com/wrpgs/okckm8 good until 2/7/12
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- http://superpoints.com/wrpgs/fa67la good until 2/8/12
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- http://superpoints.com/wrpgs/vp96fh good until 2/8/12
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- http://superpoints.com/wrpgs/7n0tcj good until 2/8/12
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- http://superpoints.com/wrpgs/0k07g3 good until 2/8/12
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- http://superpoints.com/wrpgs/3plh99 good until 2/8/12
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- http://superpoints.com/wrpgs/350edl good until 2/8/12
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- http://superpoints.com/wrpgs/p74k4l good until 2/9/12
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- http://superpoints.com/wrpgs/sjptvl good until 2/9/12
Wednesday, February 1, 2012
$5 off at iHerb.com – Lots of freebies and you just pay shipping! Vitamins, Supplements and Natural Health Products
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Use this code SOG232 at www.iHerb.com to get $5 off your order (no minimum purchase amount required and does not apply to shipping).
I ordered a small bottle of tea tree oil and only had to pay shipping for $1.50 after I used the $5 coupon.
You’ll find many other items that will be free with this code! No expiration date on the code that I could find.
Happy shopping!
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