Whole Foods Market® - This Week's Hot Deals

You can check out all of Whole Foods Market® Hot Deals here.  These prices are valid from March 31st thru April 6th.

You can read all about the current coupon deals available in both the whole deal and available to print online here.

Costa Rica Gold Pineapples
Sale! $2.99 ea
Reg. $3.99 ea

California Asparagus
Sale! $1.99 lb
Reg. $2.99 lb

Bone In Beef Rib Roast or Steak
Sale! $9.99 lb
Reg. $12.99 lb

St. Louis Style Pork Spare Ribs
Sale! $3.99 lb
Reg. $5.99 lb

Terra® Chips (6 - 7. 5 oz) Select Varieties
Sale! 2 for $6
Reg. $4.69 - $4.79 ea

Fresh, Wild Caught Halibut Portions (6 oz)
Sale! $5.99ea
Reg. $7.99 ea

Pasteurized Wild Lump Crab Meat (8 oz)
Sale! $9.99 ea
Reg. $12.99 ea

Fresh From Our Kitchen Classic Chicken Salad
Sale! $6.99 lb
Reg. $8.99 lb

Steaz® Organic Iced Teas (16 oz) Select Varieties
Sale! 5 for $4
Reg. $1.19 ea

Imagine Organic Soups & Broths (32 oz) Assorted Varieties
Sale! 2 for $6

Michael Angelo's Italian Entrees (10-12 oz) Assorted Varieties
Sale! 2 for $7

Naked Juice Green Machine (15.2 oz)
Sale! 2 for $5

gardens alive! and Burpee - Money Saving Coupons for your Garden!

Several weeks ago we received a catalog from gardens alive!  Apparently there were two versions that were mailed out.  One contains a $25 off your order total and another contains a $25 off a $50 purchase.  You can sign up for a free catalog here.  There is also a $20 off a $40 purchase available here. 

I am planning on purchasing a Drip Irrigation System for Gardens for $42.95 utilizing my $25 off coupon, my total should be around $20!  I plan to connect this Drip Irrigation System to our rain barrel to water our vegetable gardens this Summer!  The savings we will experience by using the water from our roof to water our gardens should more than pay for the Drip Irrigation System even without the coupon!

Also in this week's Sunday Inserts there is a coupon for Burpee Seeds - Plants - Supplies $5 off a $30 purchase.

Burpee Organic Seeds available here.

Burpee Seed Starting products available here. 

Enter code FS53 at checkout.  Expires 5/31/10.

We have started the majority of our seeds indoors.  We have reused containers from years past and reused egg cartons to start our seeds at minimal cost.  We are fortunate that we have lots of surface area and natural light to adequately start our seeds indoors. 

Kroger - Annies Macaroni & Cheese for $0.49!

Normally I don't post a lot of weekly deals on my blog, however this one was just too good not to share.  I purchased all of the products pictured above for $5.05!  This weekend (3/25-3/28) my Kroger Store offered Triple Coupons.

Here is the breakdown:

March to Madness Savings Event - Buy 8, Get $4 Off

Steamfresh Vegetables $1.99
Less $0.35/1 Coupon (SmartSource 2/28)
Total $0.94

Right Guard Total Defence $2.00
Less $1.50/1 Coupon available here

Daisy Sour Cream $1.50
Less $0.50/1 Coupon (SmartSource 3/28)

Annie's Organic Macaroni & Cheese $0.49

Other Items Purchased:

Lady Speed Stick $1.78 (Mark down)
Less $0.50/1 Coupon (SmartSource 3/14)

Pillsbury Grands $0.98
Less $0.30/3 Coupon (SmartSource and available here)

Yoplait Greek Yogurt $1.19
Less $0.30/1 Coupon (SmartSource 3/28)

I Can't Believe It's Not Butter $0.98
Less $0.75/2 Coupon (SmartSource 3/28)

Used $2.00 Catalina from Ziploc purchase earlier in the week.  

Now thru April 28, 2010, when you purchase any 3 Ziploc bags at Kroger or Meijer, you’ll get a $2 catalina.

 

Here is the breakdown:

Buy 3 Ziploc Bags at around $2.69 each
Less $0.40/1 Coupon (SmartSource 3/21)
Less $1/2 Coupon (SmartSource 3/21)

SC Johnson is offering a $5 rebate HERE when you buy any 3 SC Johnson products including:

Ziploc
Nature’s Source

This offer is good up to 3 times per household.  Must be postmarked by 7/15/10 and received by 7/31/10.

Alexia Simply Extraordinary Dinner House Party™

We hosted our Alexia Simply Extraordinary Dinner House Party™ last night (Saturday, March 27th, 2010) and it was a success.  After some confusion about what exactly House Party was amongst our guests, I think everyone was delighted to try some new to them products and take home money saving coupons.  

These are the products we purchased with our 4 FREE product coupons for hosting the party (I had to buy 6 items total because we had 20+ people at our party and the 4 FREE coupons provided by Alexia weren't enough!): 

2 - Alexia Roasted Red Potatoes & Harvest Vegetables, $3.69 at Whole Foods
2 - Alexia Sweet Potato Fries, $3.19 at Whole Foods
2 - Alexia Garlic Baguette (Twin-Pack), $3.99 at Whole Foods

As a side note:  Whole Foods in Columbus appears to carry the entire line of Alexia Products listed on their website.  Kroger stores appear to carry primarily the potato products (fries, mashed) and breads.  Kroger usually has the best price as Alexia products are on sale quite often.  There were also 2 Alexia coupons in last Sunday's (3/21) coupon inserts ($0.55/1 - New Potatoes and Vegetables Side Dishes (Available at Whole Foods) and $1/1 - Any Alexia Product).

Our menu included: Strawberry Salad, Roasted Brisket with Alexia Roasted Red Potatoes & Harvest Vegetables and Baked Penne and Smoked Sausage with Alexia Garlic Baguettes for the Adults. Chicken Tenders and Alexia Sweet Potato Fries with the Lime Sour Cream Dipping Sauce for the kids. We had Boston Creme Cake and Easter Bunny Cupcakes for dessert.

The Spread:

Alexia Roasted Red Potatoes & Harvest Vegetables

Alexia Garlic Baguettes

Green on the Green, Worthington, Ohio - Saturday May 22, 2010

WHERE – WHEN

In conjunction with Worthington’s outdoor Farmers Market, Saturday, May 22nd 10 am-1 pm, on the southwest corner of The Village Green.

WHAT is Green on the Green?

• Bring environmental awareness to Worthington residents, businesses, schools, civic groups, etc. and to reinforce the notion that we can make an impact both locally and globally.
• Showcase businesses and groups that are local, may offer green services, products or educational opportunities.
• Reinforce the big and small efforts that Worthington is making to reduce its environmental impact.
• Offer motivation and information on how we can do even better by supporting local businesses, reducing our waste, decreasing our carbon footprint and taking care of our planet, etc.
• Highlight the areas in our community that need improvements (i.e..: downtown recycling, recycling at the high school sports fields, support local businesses, walk and bike more, etc.)

WHO is behind Green on the Green?

• BigGreenHead.com 
• Worthington Schools
• Worthington Libraries
• Leadership Worthington
• Various volunteers, including Symhomemom!

Sustainable Saturday - Radon Testing

When we purchased our home almost 6 years ago, our Realtor advised that we should have a Radon test conducted. Being first time homeowners we agreed and learned that our home had a high level of Radon (4 picocuries per liter, or pCi/L, or higher).  As a result, we installed a Radon Mitigation System which is a vent pipe system and fan, which pulls radon from beneath the house and vents it to the outside. 

We recently re-tested with a Short-Term Test Kit and here are the results:

03/25/10 ACTIVATED CHARCOAL RADON TEST #5224635

* Radon Test Result = 1.2 pCi/L
* Test Started 03/15/10 at 5:00 pm
* Test Ended 03/21/10 at 11:00 am
* Location Basement

What is Radon?

• Radon is an odorless, colorless, radioactive gas.
• The average indoor radon level is estimated to be about 1.3 pCi/L, and about 0.4 pCi/L of radon is normally found in the outside air. 
• Radon can be found all over the United States and every 1 in 15 homes is estimated to contain elevated levels of Radon (4 picocuries per liter, or pCi/L, or higher).
• Radon can be tested to determine if your home (or commercial structure) has elevated levels of Radon.  
• If you find elevated levels of Radon, you can have a Radon Reduction (or Mitigation) System installed.  These systems are affordable and can easily be negotiated as part of your contract if you are purchasing an existing home.
• There are two types of Radon Testing, Short-Term Testing (2-90 days) and Long-Term Testing (90 days +). 
• New structures (both residential and commercial) can be built with Radon Resistant Features.  If purchasing a new home, it still should be tested even if it was designed with Radon Resistant Features.

This graphic from the US EPA's website illustrates how Radon may enter a structure:

 RADON GETS IN THROUGH:

1. Cracks in solid floors
2. Construction joints
3. Cracks in walls
4. Gaps in suspended floors
5. Gaps around service pipes
6. Cavities inside walls
7. The water supply

There are great resources available if you are interested in learning more. The U.S. EPA's website has a section, A Citizen's Guide to Radon.

EPA Recommends:

• Test your home for radon — it's easy and inexpensive.
• Fix your home if your radon level is 4 picocuries per liter, or pCi/L, or higher.
• Radon levels less than 4 pCi/L still pose a risk, and in many cases may be reduced.

Consumer's Guide to Radon Reduction: How to fix your home

State Radon Contact Information

Ohio Radon Info, News, County Levels, Inspectors and Mitigators

Ohio Department of Health - Radon Test Kits ($6.95)

Images courtesy of the U.S. EPA.

Whole Foods Market® - This Week's Hot Deals

You can check out all of Whole Foods Market® Hot Deals here.  These prices are valid from March 24th thru March 30th.

You can read all about the current coupon deals available in both the whole deal and available to print online here.

Whole Foods Market® Beef New York Strip Steak or Roast
Sale! $10.99 lb
Reg. $15.99 lb

New Zealand Semi-Boneless Whole Leg of Lamb
Sale! $5.99 lb
Reg. $7.99 lb

Mexico Avocados
Sale! 10 for $10
Reg. $1.50 ea

Mexico Yellow Mangos
Sale! 10 for $10
Reg. $1.50 ea

Fresh, Farm Raised Tilapia Fillet
Choose from Macadamia Nut Crusted,Pecan Crusted and Sun Dried Tomato Panko!
Sale! $7.99 lb
Reg. $9.99 lb

Stonyfield® Organic Lowfat Yogurt (6 oz)
Sale! 5 for $3
Reg. 99¢ ea
$0.50/ 3 coupon available here.

Symhomemom Green Tip:  Stonyfield YoBaby Meals Organic Yogurt is always a great price at Whole Foods.  There is a $1/1 Whole Foods printable coupon available here and a $0.50/1 coupon available here.

DeLallo® Organic Pastas (1 lb)
Selected Varieties
Sale! 2 for $4
Reg. $2.99 ea
$1/2 Whole Foods printable coupon was available previously, expires 3/31/10.

Whole Foods Market® Kitchen Beef or Turkey Chili (23 oz)
Sale! $6.99 ea
Reg. $8.99 ea

Muir Glen Organic Tomatoes 28 oz.
SALE 2 for $5

Pacific Natural Foods Organic Broths Assorted Varieties 32 oz.
SALE 2 for $5

Stacy's Simply Naked Pita Chips 8 oz.
SALE 2 for $5
BOGO coupon was available here, but the campaign has expired.  Hopefully you were lucky enough to print it before the campaign expired!

Annie's Homegrown Bunny Fruit Snacks
SALE 2 for $7
$1/1 Whole Foods printable coupon was available previously, expires 3/31/10.

Whole Foods Market® - Printable Coupons

A selection of printable coupons from the latest issue of the in-store value guide The Whole Deal. Be sure to pick up the in-store guide for even more coupons, along with money-saving tips, recipes and meal planners to help keep the budget blues at bay.

 

$1.00 off any ONE (1) 18-oz jar 365 Everyday Value® Organic Peanut Butter

$1.00 off any ONE (1) Lightlife Product

$1.00 off any ONE (1) 4-pack of Stonyfield YoBaby Meals Organic Yogurt

Buy 4 Get One Buy any FOUR (4) Brown Cow Yogurt Cups, Get ONE (1) FREE

$1.00 off any ONE (1) 4.25 oz. Box of Blue Diamond® Nut Thins®

$1.50 off any TWO (2) Nature’s Path Organic Cereal items

$1.00 off any TWO (2) 32 oz. Helios Kefir Products

50¢ off any ONE (1) LUNA® Bar or LUNA® Protein Bar

$1.00 off any ONE (1) Organic Valley Cheese 6oz or larger

$1.50 off any TWO (2) Nasoya Products

75¢ off any TWO (2) flavors/varieties LARABAR® or JOCALAT® bars

$1.00 off any ONE (1) Michael Angelo's Frozen Entrée or Pocket Calzone

$1.00 off any ONE (1) Seventh Generation Disinfecting Product (Sprays and Wipes).  Combine with coupons available on Seventh Generation's website here, expire 3/31/10.

$5.00 off any ONE (1) Vitamin Code Raw Multivitamins (EXCLUDES Targeted Nutrient Formulas)

Green on the Green, Worthington, Ohio - Saturday, May 22nd, 2010

WHERE – WHEN

In conjunction with Worthington’s outdoor Farmers Market, Saturday, May 22nd 10 am-1 pm, on the southwest corner of The Village Green.

WHAT is Green on the Green?

• Bring environmental awareness to Worthington residents, businesses, schools, civic groups, etc. and to reinforce the notion that we can make an impact both locally and globally.
• Showcase businesses and groups that are local, may offer green services, products or educational opportunities.
• Reinforce the big and small efforts that Worthington is making to reduce its environmental impact.
• Offer motivation and information on how we can do even better by supporting local businesses, reducing our waste, decreasing our carbon footprint and taking care of our planet, etc.
• Highlight the areas in our community that need improvements (i.e..: downtown recycling, recycling at the high school sports fields, support local businesses, walk and bike more, etc.)

WHO is behind Green on the Green?

• BigGreenHead.com 
• Worthington Schools
• Worthington Libraries
• Leadership Worthington
• Various volunteers, including Symhomemom!

Sustainable Saturday - Gardening with Children: A Series Documenting our Garden 2010 - Getting Started

Several years ago my husband gave me a book, Gardening with Children by Beth Richardson.  It contains many wonderful ideas including tips on planting the garden, composting, organic gardening, theme gardens, creating a garden plan and family garden projects just to highlight a few.  

We live in a time of prepackaged foods, even fruits and vegetables. Growing our own food is not only a way to save money for our family, but we are teaching life lessons about where food comes from, how to grow it and what it looks like in the raw.

Over the course of the next few weeks and months, I am going to document starting our garden and eventually reveal all the fruits (& vegetables) of our labor.  I will also discuss topics such as gardening with children, starting plants from seeds, getting started composting and building a raised garden bed just to name a few. 

So far this season, we have made our list and planted a few seeds.

I plan to use Gardener's Supply Garden Planner to plan out our garden beds this year.  We currently have a 4 foot x 8 foot raised garden bed and 4 - 4 foot x 8 foot garden areas.  I have created a rough list of what we will grow this year.  My new goal for this year is to can a portion of our harvest for enjoyment into the colder months.

We plan to grow:

• Broccoli
• Cantelope
• Carrots
• Green beans
• Lettuce
• Okra
• Onions
• Peas
  
• Peppers
• Potatoes
  
• Pumpkins
• Radishes
  
• Spinach
• Squash
• Strawberries
  
• Tomatoes

 Are you interested in growing a garden, but not sure where to start?  

Annie's Organics has released a FREE resource:  Growing Organic (GO) for Healthy Living. 

Are you interesting in growing Organic fruits and vegetables, but have been deterred by the increased cost of Organic seeds?  

The Home Depot is having a sale thru Sunday, March 21 in which all their Ferry Morse Organic Seed packets on sale B1G1 free (in store only).  Thanks! Organic Deals & Coupons
This deal appears to not be available in Columbus, Ohio.   According to my local Home Depot, this deal is not available anywhere in the country currently.  However, Home Depot does carry the Ferry Morse Organic Seeds for $2.27 and Burpee Organic Seeds for $1.49.  The Organic Burpee Seeds are only $0.20 more than the regular!

Starbucks - FREE Pastry Day, March 23rd

Get a free pastry on the morning of March 23 with the purchase of a handcrafted beverage.
Come to participating Starbucks on Free Pastry Day, March 23. Choose a delicious pastry to pair with your beverage and that tasty item is free.
Better yet, it’s free in another sense – free of all this stuff we removed from our recipes:

• No artificial flavors
• No artificial dyes
• No artificial trans fats
• No high-fructose corn syrup

To get your free pastry, print out the coupon below and present it to your barista. Or simply show them the coupon on any mobile device. But Free Pastry Day ends at 10:30 a.m. – so don’t miss out!

Print your coupon here.

Akron Greenfest - Saturday & Sunday, March 20 & 21, 2010

Come share a day with others in your community and learn about the latest Green Solutions to help us live in a better, healthier world.

Learn about real life solutions for

right now, enjoy live music and entertainment, 
and shop for innovative, all natural and sustainable products.

 

Saturday, March 20 • 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Sunday, March 21 • 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.

 

John S. Knight Center

77 East Mill Street

Akron, OH  44308

 

For more information, visit

www.americangreenfest.com

Tom's of Maine - $1/1 Coupon - NEW!

We've been purchasing Tom's of Maine Toothpaste for years and this is the first time I've seen a $1/1 coupon! Many times you can purchase this product Big Lots and it is an especially great deal when there is a 20% off coupon. However Tom's of Maine can also be purchased at many other stores locally including CVS, Kroger, Rite Aid, Target and Whole Foods. Tubes of Tom's range in price from $2.50 - 5.99.  Check out Alice.com for convenient shipped to your door service.

In addition you can assure yourself that this is a safe green product by accessing Environmental Working Group's SKIN DEEP Cosmetic Safety Database.  When you type in a product name it will give you a listing and an associated "score".  Tom's of Maine products rank between a 1-4 hazard rating.


You can print the $1/1 Tom's of Maine Coupon here.

Sustainable Saturday - What’s lurking in your bed?

I read somewhere if there is one thing you do for your kids, launder their sheets once a week. Why? To remove dust, body oil and dust mites that love to set up camp in your bed.

Sheets and pillow cases provide protection for both your mattress pad and keep the top covers (blankets, comforters, quilts, etc.) protected from your skin, oils, etc. Launder your bedding once a week to keep the dust, body oil and dust mites at bay. Another great tip is to pull back your top covers to allow the bed to air out (while you are in the shower) and then make your bed afterwards. This too will help to keep dust mites to a minimum.

If you are in the market for new sheets try to avoid labels such as “easy care” or “no iron”. Look for sheets that are made of earth-friendly materials like bamboo, hemp and organic cotton. There are affordable options available from retailers like Target and JCPenney.

Now that you’ve taken care of your sheets, what about the other components of your bed?

Mattresses because they are made from flammable material, are treated with fire retardants PBDE (poly-brominated diphenyl ether). Look for mattresses that do not contain toxic chemicals from fire retardants, foam or stain-resistant chemicals. Look for mattresses that are green with no toxic chemicals, latex mattresses or cover your mattress and pillows with protective covers. An affordable green mattress company is keetsa.

Wash the mattress pad at least once a month and vacuum the mattress itself to remove dust mites. Look for mattress pads that are made of earth-friendly materials like bamboo, hemp and organic cotton.

Top covers including blankets, comforters, quilts, etc. should be laundered every 3 to 4 months. Look for blankets that are made of earth-friendly materials like bamboo, hemp and organic cotton.

Symhomemom is now also a featured blogger on Big Green Head. You can also read this article on Big Green Head, a local resource for all things green. 

Sustainable Saturday - Spring into Eco-Action

Spring is almost upon us! It's 45 degrees here in Ohio and I'm getting anxious for warmer weather!

Spring is the season to enjoy the outdoors and time to start thinking about warmer temperatures. While you clean out your closets and tidy up your budget, it’s also a great time to Phase Green In with some money-saving, planet-saving ideas for spring:

1. Use cloth kitchen towels and napkins or at least half-sheet recycled paper towels.

2. Get a water filter or refill dispenser jugs vs. single-serve, single-use plastic bottles. Check out Greenfeet for some great products!

3. Avoid purchasing single serving packaged items. Instead package them yourself in reusable containers by shopping the bulk bins or buying large packages to save packaging on grains, beans, cereals, pasta and snacks.

4. Reuse shopping bags and/ or buy reusable shopping bags, and not just at the grocery store. I carry mine everywhere, even to the mall! Check out Greenfeet for some super cute styles or purchase from stores like Generation Green, The Andersons General Store, Target, Kroger and Whole Foods for as little as $1!

5. Make and take your lunch and avoid the waste of single-use packaging or take-out containers. Taking your own lunch is not only healthy for the environment, but healthy for your bottom line. Eating lunch out 5 days a week at $10 per day can really add up!

6. Wash clothes in cold water because roughly 80% of washer energy used is to heat water.

7. Watch your portion sizes to help balance consumption with resources (and help your health).

8. Shop the sales on eco-friendly cleaners, recycled paper goods and local, organic and seasonal goods. Check out stores like Big Lots for discontinued Method products, your local grocery store (Kroger and Babies R Us/ Toys R Us often clearances out Seventh Generation Products) and even Whole Foods (periodic sales on a variety of cleaning products) Also, check out my favorite coupon links on the right!

Photo credit:  FreeFoto.com

March Organic Coupons - NEW!

Here are a few of my favorite printable coupons for March:

Newman's Own has released coupons for their chocolates (& dog food)  They are available locally at Kroger.

You can print them here.

• $1.00 Off Any 1 (ONE) 3.25 oz Chocolate Bar
• $.50 Off Any 1 (ONE) 2.25 oz Chocolate Bar
• $.50 Off Any 1 (ONE) Chocolate Cups
• $2.00 Off Any 1 (ONE) 4lb Dry Formula Dog Food

$1.00 off any (1) Guacamole or Salsa (exp 3.31) in this pdf coupon or on their website (also expires 3.31).  Available locally at Kroger and often go on sale for $1-1.99.

Mambo Sprouts has added a few new printable coupons this month!

• $1.00 off any (6) jars of Earth's Best Organic baby food.  Available locally at Kroger, Babies R Us, Toys R Us.
• $1.00 off any (2) Lifeway Organics Bug.  Available locally at Whole Foods. 

 

$0.75 off any (1) Gold Medal ORGANIC All Purpose Flour.  Kroger has had Gold Medal (non-Organic) flour for less than $2 making a great deal on flour!  Not sure where the Organic variety is available locally? 

 

$1.00 off any (1) 7th Generation Disinfecting Product Target Coupon. 

$1.00 off any (1) 7th Generation coupons on their website.

 

$1.00 off any (1) Annie Chun's Product coupon.  

$1.00 off any (1) Annie Chun's Product if you sign up for their newsletter here.

I have seen these on sale for $1.99 locally at Kroger.

Thanks! Organic Coupons & Deals 

Whole Foods Market® - This Week's Hot Deals

You can check out all of Whole Foods Market® Hot Deals here.  These prices are valid from March 3rd thru March 9th.

You can read all about the current coupon deals available in both the whole deal and available to print online here.

Annie's Homegrown Classic Macaroni & Cheese 6 oz.
3 for $4
Save $0.65

R.W. Knudsen Juice Blends 32 oz.
2 for $4
Save $1.49

Newman's Own Organics Organic Pretzels 7 - 8 oz.
2 for $4
Save $0.99

Air Chilled Split Chicken Breast lb.
$2.49
Save $1.50

Boneless Center Cut Pork Loin Roasts or Chops lb.
$5.99
Save $2.00

Mexico Avocados ea.
$0.99
Save $0.51

Fresh, Wild Caught Fluke Flounder Fillet lb.
$10.99
Save $4.00

Mexico Red Bell Peppers lb
$2.99
Save $1.00

the whole deal coupons - NEW!

  coupons

If you like to shop at Whole Foods Market® you definitely need to check out the whole deal for recipes and money saving coupons.

Now available is a selection of printable coupons from the latest issue of our in-store value guide the whole deal.  You can print a selection of coupons available in the whole deal here.  Be sure to pick up the in-store guide for even more coupons, along with money-saving tips, recipes and meal planners to help keep the budget blues at bay.

Here is a list of coupons available to print online:

• $1.00 off any ONE (1) 18-oz jar 365 Everyday Value® Organic Peanut Butter
• $1.00 off any ONE (1) Blue Diamond® Almond Breeze® Almondmilk (refrigerated or aseptic, any size)
• Save $1.50 any TWO (2) Nature’s Path Organic Granola Bars or Hot Oatmeal items
• $1.00 off any TWO (2) Lifeway Products
• $1.00 off any ONE (1) CLIF Quench Sport Drink
• $1.00 off any ONE (1) Organic Valley Yogurt
• $1.00 off any ONE (1) method item
• $1.00 off any TWO (2) CLIF Builder's® Protein Bars
• 55¢ off any ONE (1) San-J Tamari, Cooking Sauce or Salad Dressing
• $1.00 off any ONE (1) Kashi® Heart to Heart® Product
• 75¢ off any ONE (1) Dagoba Organic Chocolate produc
• $1.00 off any ONE (1) 32 oz. Odwalla
• $1.00 off any ONE (1) box any flavor/variety Cascadian Farm® Granola Bars or Cascadian Farm® Cereal

 Here is a list of coupons available in store the whole deal:

• $1.00 off (1) 365 Everyday Value Paper Towels 12 pack
• B1G1 365 Everyday Value Nonfat Yogurt
• $1.00 off (1) 365 Everyday Value Organic Peanut Butter
• $1.00 off (1) Blue Diamond Almond Milk
• $1.00 off (1) Blue Diamond Nut Thins
• $1.00.50 off (2) Nature's Path Granola Bars or Hot Oatmeal Item
• $1.00.50 off (2) Nature's Path Organic Cereal Items
• $1.00 off (1) Method Product
• $1.00 off (2) Clif Builder's Protein Bar
• $.50 off (1) Luna Bar
• $1.00 off (1) Clif Quench Sport Drink
• $.55 off (1) San-J Tamari Sauce or Salad Dressing
• $1.00 off (2) Lifeway Kefir Products
• $1.00 off (2) 32oz. Kefir Products
• $1.00 off (1) Kashi Heart to Heart Product
• $.75 off (1) Dagoba Organic Chocolate Product
• $1.00 off (1) Nightlife Product
• $1.00 off (1) Stonyfield YoBaby Meals Organic Yogurt
• $.75 off (2) Larabar or Jocalat bars
• $1.00 off (1) 32oz. Odwalla Beverage
• $1.00 off (1) Cascadian Farms Granola Bars or Cereal
• $1.00.50 off (2) Nasoya Products
• $1.00 off (1) Nature's Rancher Grilled Chicken Breasts or Strips
• Buy 4 Brown Cow Cups, Get One Free
• $1.00 off (1) Michael Angelo's Frozen Entree or Pocket Calzone
• $1.00 off (1) Seventh Generation Disinfecting Products
• $5 off (1) Vitamin Code Raw Multivitamins
• $1.00 off (1) Organic Valley Yogurt
• $1.00 off (1) Organic Valley Cheese 6oz. or larger

Thanks to The Budget Mommy and Organic Deals & Coupons for compiling this list!

February Grocery Budget Update

In February we continued to purchase as much Organic and Earth-friendly products as possible, however we once again exceeded our $250.00 monthly grocery budget.  In March, I am determined to stick to the 250.  Our freezer is full, our panty is plentiful and I am determined!  Money Saving Mom is blogging about 31 days to a better GROCERY BUDGET. I think I will be reading along to see how I can better myself since 2010 is not off to a great start. 

Here's the master list of what we bought in February 2010:

Towards the end of the month, I did add some expense due to cooking several meals Gluten Free.

Menu Plan Monday

In keeping with a more relaxed atmosphere at our house when it comes to menu planning, we will be eating this week based upon my general menu planning guidelines.

Symhome mom's take on Menu Planning:

Each day of the week has a specifically assigned type of food that will be served for supper:

Monday: Chicken or Vegetarian
Tuesday: Pork or Beef
Wednesday: Mexican
Thursday: Leftovers
Friday: Italian, Dinner Out
Saturday & Sunday: Anything goes - These meals generally require either more time in the kitchen or involve grilling.

I have multiple resources that I pull from for recipes including my cookbook full of recipes I've gathered over the years from various sources, several cookbooks, allrecipes.com online recipe box and favorite recipes which I track on my blog.