LOZO: Tax Incentives to Pay for "Green" Upgrades

Check out LOZO to find out more about reducing your energy usage through home upgrades which will lower your bills AND help the environemnt . . . and let the government help pay for it! All in all, by fixing problems you can lower energy bills by 5% to 30% annually, worth up to $660 yearly savings for the average homeowner.

The Federal government offers tax credits to offset the cost of environmentally friendly home upgrades, and your State might contribute as well. So how do you decide whether it's worth doing? From a cost standpoint you take what you have to pay now (after tax savings), and divide by how much you will save on energy costs each year (a professional or DIY energy audit is a good first step to estimate that savings). That's how long until you make back your money. 

For example, an upgrade that costs $2,000 before credits, and saves you $350 per year in energy savings, will take 4 years to pay back (and warrants serious consideration).

Read more about qualified expenses, energy audits, and recommended upgrades at LOZO.com.

If you live in Columbus, OH or a surrounding community check out Sym-home, A Home Energy Performance Company, who can provide Energy Audits, Green Residential Design and LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Consultation. 

You can read about a DIY Green Home Renovation on a Budget.  

Check out the Series:  Kill'n a Hog:   An Energy Hog

SMARxT DISPOSAL - Prescription Disposal (Saturday, August 7th - Columbus, OH)

SMARxT DISPOSAL:  A Prescription for a Healthy Planet

This campaign provides instructions on how to safely dispose of prescription medication in order to protect the environment and prevent prescription drug abuse. Campaign resources include fact sheets, bookmarks, magnets, and PowerPoint presentations related to the subject.


In Columbus, OH you can attend your local medication collection day:  Saturday, August 7th from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. at the following locations:

Riverside Methodist Hospital
Grant Medical Center
Doctor's Hospital
Grady Memorial Hospital
Dublin Methodist Hospital
Westerville Medical Campus


What is SMARxT DISPOSAL?

SMARXT DISPOSAL is a public awareness campaign that targets medication consumers to providing guidance on proper disposal of unused and or expired prescription and over-the-counter medications.

SMARXT DISPOSAL also raises awareness about the potential environmental impacts from improperly disposed medications. This national campaign unites diverse interests from the health care profession, pharmaceutical manufacturers, and conservation community and encourages each to use their unique strengths and diverse communication networks to communicate with medication consumers.

How do pharmaceutical ingredients get into the environment?

Pharmaceuticals detected in surface waters come primarily from patient use. Small amounts of medicines pass through the human body without being metabolized completely and make their way to surface waters through the municipal wastewater treatment system. In addition, people in the past have flushed unused or expired medications, or poured them down the drain.

You can read more about this program on their website:  SMARxT DISPOSAL

DIY Green Home Renovation on a Budget!

This is our house.  Thank goodness it doesn't look like this anymore with it's single pane aluminum windows (can we say leaking like crazy!) and too many other things to mention!  I'll let my husband do the talking on this one.

If you want to see how we did a DIY Green Home Renovation on a Budget, check out Sym-home (A Home Energy Performance Company) to follow our story.

We love this house.  But, we've come a long way.

Kill'n a hog . . . An Energy Hog

the whole deal printable 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.

Whole Foods has began offering a lot more printable coupons on their website.  They are also featuring Sure Deals and Three Under $3 which are everyday values on quality products.

You can use one Whole Food coupons + one Manufacturer Coupon per item.  The corresponding manufacturer's coupons are listed below in addition to the Whole Foods coupon.

Here is a list of coupons available to print online:

$1.00 off any TWO (2) Annie's Homegrown Snacks - Bunny Crackers, Bunny Grahams, Fruit Snacks or Snack Mix (minimum purchase of $1.99)

If you received the Memories Stitched With Love calendar from Annie's it provides Annie's fans with exclusive content and great offers all year long. You can access special contests, giveaways and secret surprises here.  

There are great money saving coupons included in this calendar including:

• $0.75/1 Manuf. Coupon for Annie's Cookies or Crackers
• $1/1 Coupon for Annie's Organic Fruit Snacks

$2.00 off any TWO (2) Arrowhead Mills Products

$1.00 off any ONE (1) Jar of Blue Diamond Almond Butter
$0.50/1 Manuf. Coupon available here 

$1.00 off any ONE (1) box any flavor/variety Cascadian Farm Granola Bars or Cascadian Farm Cereal

50¢ off any ONE (1) flavor of CLIF C Bar

50¢ off any ONE (1) box (6 ct. or 18 ct.) of CLIF Kid Products (CLIF Kid Organic ZBar or CLIF Kid Organic Twisted Fruit)
$1/1 Manuf. Coupon available here

$2.00 off any ONE (1) Country Life Vitamins 90 ct. or larger

$1.00 off any ONE (1) bag of Popcorn Indiana Popcorn
$1/1 Manuf. Coupon 5/23 SmartSource Insert (expires 8/31/10)

$5.00 off any ONE (1) Garden of Life Wobenzym N

$2.00 off any THREE (3) Garden of Eatin', Rice Dream, Soy Dream, Almond Dream, Health Valley Organic, MaraNatha nut butters and Earth's Best Products (Excludes Earth's Best Infant Products)
$1/1 Manuf. Coupon for Garden of Eatin' available here

$1.00 off any TWO (2) Dream Frozen Desserts

$1.00 off any TWO (2) 32 oz. Organic Helios Kefir Products
$1/2 Manuf. Coupon available here
$1/2 Manuf. Coupon available here (expires 8/2/10)

$1.00 off any ONE (1) Honest Kids Product
$0.75/1 Manuf. Coupon Honest Kids Carton 8 pack available here
B0G0 Manuf. Coupon Honest Kids 64 oz. available here

$2.00 off any THREE (3) Imagine Soups, Broths, Stocks or Gravies

$1.00 off any TWO (2) Kashi GOLEAN Cereals (mix or match)
$1/2 Manuf. Coupon available here

$1.00 off any TWO (2) Kashi Honey Sunshine Cereal or Kashi TLC Cereal Bars (mix or match)
$1/2 Manuf. Coupon available here 
$1.50/2 Manuf. Coupon Kashi TLC Cereal Bars available here (expires 8/2/10)

$1.25 off any TWO (2) flavors/varieties LARABAR or JOCALAT Bars

$1.00 off any TWO (2) Lifeway Products
$1/2 Manuf. Coupon available here (expires 8/2/10)

$1.00 off any ONE (1) Lundberg Risotto

$1.00 off any ONE (1) method product
$2/1 Manuf. Coupon available here

$1.50 off any TWO (2) Nature's Path Organic Toaster Pastries or Granola Bars

$1.50 off any TWO (2) EnviroKidz Gluten Free Cereal or Crispy Rice Bar

$1.00 off any TWO (2) Rudi's Organic Products

75¢ off any ONE (1) Sambazon 10.5 oz. Organic Acai Juice

$1.00 off any ONE (1) Seventh Generation Disinfecting Product
$1/1 Manuf. Coupon available here

$3.00 off any ONE (1) Spectrum Essentials Supplement (including Fish Oil, Flax Oil, Flaxseed or Fish-Free DHA)

$1.00 off any ONE (1) Stonyfield YoKids 6-pack cups or 8-pack Squeezers Organic Lowfat Yogurt
$0.50/1 Manuf. Coupon Stonyfield YoKids 6-pack cups available here
$0.50/1 Manuf. Coupon Stonyfield Squeezers available here

$1.00 off any TWO (2) Stonyfield YoBaby Organic Yogurt 4-pack
$0.50/1 Manuf. Coupon available here

50¢ off any ONE (1) thinkThin bar or thinkThin Bites Box
$0.50/1 Manuf. Coupon available here (expires 8/2/10)

$1.00 off any ONE (1) Half Gallon or Quart So Delicious Coconut Milk Vanilla, Original or Unsweetened Beverage

$1.00 off any TWO (2) Van's Products

$2.00 off any ONE (1) Kyolic, Kyo-Green, Kyo-Dophilus or Moducare Product

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

Coming Soon . . .

gridSMART Ohio - FREE Removal and $50 for Your Old, Working Refrigerator or Freezer

If you watch television past 10 p.m. locally in Columbus, Ohio, you've probably seen a gridSMART commercial.  gridSMART from AEP Ohio, an initiative that offers our customers new ways to think about electricity.

One of the easiest programs you can take advantage of right now is their Appliance Recycling Program.  Get rid of that energy hog that is in your garage. I'm talking about the 1980s era refrigerator, not the Ford F150 (for the moment anyways). 

FREE Removal and $50 for Your Old, Working Refrigerator or Freezer

Is a second refrigerator or freezer running up your electric bill? Older units can use 2-3 times as much energy as newer ones, quite often to chill only a few beverages. 

Turn in your old appliance through the Appliance Recycling Program and:

• Get paid - During the months of May-August get double the normal $25 normal rebate for a $50 total rebate and free, convenient pickup of your old appliance

• Save money and energy - remove an old refrigerator from service and save up to $100 a year in energy costs.

• Protect the environment - 95% of the unit is recycled and chemicals are properly disposed. 

Lighting Program

Receive Instant Discounts on CFLs
AEP Ohio wants to help their customers save money and energy. That's why they're offering an instant discount on qualified ENERGY STAR compact fluorescent light bulbs (CFLs) you purchase at participating retailers.

Shop at their online SMART Lighting Store.   

Recycle CFL Bulbs
Please remember CFLs contain a small amount of mercury and need to be disposed of properly, preferably recycled. To learn more, go to the Environmental Protection Agency Web site.  Most Home Depot stores recycle CFL bulbs. Check with the store in your area to make sure they accept them. Recycling kits are also available through the on-line store.

Annie's Homegrown - FREE Reusable & Waste-Free Lunch Sack

FREE Reusable & Waste-Free Lunch Sack when you purchase two Annie's Homegrown products and enter their UPC codes here. 

Products must be purchased between 7/15/2010 and 10/31/2010 to be eligible.

• Check out Amazon.com for great deals on Annie's Homegrown.   Just enter code: ANNIES55 and save 15%, plus use subscribe & save and save an additional 15% and score free shipping! Cancel your subscription at any time.

•  Whole Foods has Annie's Homegrown Macaroni & Cheese on Sale! this week 3 for $4!

• $1.00 off any TWO (2) Annie's Homegrown Snacks - Bunny Crackers, Bunny Grahams, Fruit Snacks or Snack Mix (minimum purchase of $1.99) available here.
  

• If you received the Memories Stitched With Love calendar from Annie's it provides Annie's fans with exclusive content and great offers all year long. You can access special contests, giveaways and secret surprises here.  

• There are great money saving coupons included in this calendar including:

• $1/2 Coupon for Annie's Macaroni & Cheese
• $1/1 Coupon for Annie's Cereal
• $0.75/1 Coupon for Annie's Cookies or Crackers
• $1/1 Coupon for Annie's Organic Fruit Snacks
• $0.75/1 Annie's Naturals Salad Dressing, Marinade, BBQ Sauce, etc.

Thanks! Organic Deals & Coupons & She Saved 

Whole Foods Market® - This Week's Hot Deals (Ohio)

You can check out all of Whole Foods Market® Hot Deals here.  These prices are valid from July 28th thru August 3rd.

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

Wild-Caught Swordfish Steaks
Superb grilled & served with a lemon-caper sauce!
Sale! $13.99 lb
Reg. $18.99 lb

Boneless, Skinless Chicken Thighs
Stir fry with veggies for a simple summer supper!
Sale! $2.99 lb
Reg. $3.99 lb

California Organic Green Grapes
Great addition to any cheese plate or simply eating out of hand!
Sale! $1.99 lb
Reg. $2.99 lb

Made by Our Chefs In-House Roast Turkey Breast
Ideal for a sandwich or chef salad!
Sale! $8.99 lb
Reg. $11.99 lb

Annie’s Homegrown Macaroni & Cheese (6 oz)
A favorite for kids of all ages! Selected varieties.
Sale! 3 for $4
Reg. $1.99 ea

Bone-In Pork Loin Rib Chops
Marinate and grill!
Sale! $4.99 lb
Reg. $6.99 lb

Whole Foods Market Kids Essential Multi Vitamin (90 tabs)
Power up for Back to School!
Sale! $6.59 ea
Reg. $10.99 ea

Nature’s Path Organic Granola Bars & EnviroKidz Organic Crispy Bars (6 – 7.4 oz)
Perfect for snacking on the go!
Selected varieties.
Sale! 2 for $6
Reg. $3.99 ea

Additional Sale! Items:

Kettle Potato Chips 5 oz.
Sale! 2 for $4
$1/2 Coupon available here
$1/1 Coupon 6/13 SmartSource Insert

Late July Mini Whole Grain Chocolate Sandwich Cookies 5 oz.
Sale! 2 for $5

Bone-In Pork Loin Chops
Sale! $4.99 / lb.

The Anderson's - This Week's Sale Items

The Andersons has a weekly flier that is available online here. 

The Andersons ad runs Sunday thru Saturday each week.  They do accept coupons, including internet coupons however they do not double coupons.

Sale Prices good Sunday, July 25th thru Saturday, July 31st.

Symhomemom's Favorite Deals for the Week are in BOLD.

Produce

Washington Red Sweet Cherries
Sale! $2.99 / lb.

Green Cabbage
$0.29 / lb.

Cucmbers
3/ $0.99

Zucchini and Summer Squash
$0.88 / lb.

Jumbo Indiana Canetlope
2 for $5

Sweet Jumbo Honeydew Melon
$2.99

Roma Tomatoes
$0.99 / lb.

House of Meats

Fresh Lean Ground Chuck
Sale! $1.99 / lb.

6 oz. Bacon Wrapped Beef Tenderloin Fillets
Sale! $2.99 each

Bourbon Barrel Glazed Cowboy Cut POrk Chops
Sale! $4.39 / lb.

House of Meats Sliced Bacon
Sale! $3.99 / lb.

Split Chicken Breasts
Bone-in
Sale! $1.49 / lb.

USDA Choice Rump Roast
Sale! $2.99 / lb.

Seafood

Seamazz Seafood Medley
16 oz.
Sale! $2.99

10 oz. Seamazz Shrimp Ring
Sale! $4.99

Wholey Mussels
Whole, Tomato Garlic or Garlic Butter
Sale! $2.29 / lb.

Seamazz 2 lb. Shrimp
52-60 count per bag
Sale! $11.99

Deli

Winter's Cooked Ham 
Sale! $1.99 / lb.
Reg. $2.49 / lb.

The Anderson's Homemade Coleslaw
Sale! $1.99 / lb.

Tricolor Chickpea Salad
Sale! $4.79 / lb.

Dutch Sweet Pea Pasta Salad
Sale! $3.49 / lb.

Tribe All Natural Hummus 
8 oz.
Sale! $1.99
$0.55/1 Coupon available here

Smart Choice Tuna Salad
Sale! $3.49

Sara Lee Lower Sodium Deli Meats
Sale! $5.99
$1/1 Coupon available here

Bakery

Sourdough Bread
Sale $2

Dairy / Frozen

YoCrunch GranolaYogurt
Sale! $0.75 each
$0.50/4 Coupon 5/23/10 SmartSource Insert

Wyler's Authentic Italian Ices
16 ct.
Sale! 2 for $3
Reg. $2.50

Lipari Shredded Cheese
Sale! 2 for $4

Mamusia's Pierogis
14 oz.
Choice of 6 flavors
Sale! 2 for $6

Chef Shamy Specialty Butter
6 flavors
Sale! 2 for $6

Yoder's Sour Cream
Sale! 2 for $4

Toft's Sherbet
48 oz.
Orange, Raspberry, Tropical, Rainbow
Sale! $1.89
Reg. $2.69

Grocery 

Angel Soft Tissue 24-roll pack
Sale! $4.99
Reg. $6.19
$0.50/1 Coupon available here

Bounce Dryer Sheets
70-80 ct. Assorted Scents
Sale! $2.99
Reg. $3.99

Home 

Filtrete Micro Allergen Furnace Filter
Reg. $10.99
In-store $4 Mail-In Rebate when you buy 2 (must purchase by 7/31/10)

23 lb. Country Pride Wild Bird Food
Sale! $3.99
Reg. $6.99

Westinghouse Pinnacle Solar Stake Light
Sale! Buy 3, Get 1 FREE
$5.99 each

UGL Drylok Latex Masonry Waterproofer
2 gal.
Sale! $36.99
Reg. $38.99

Rust-Oleum Epoxy Shield Garage Floor Coating
Sale! $54.99
Reg. $62.99
In-store $10 Mail-In Rebate

Sustainable Saturday - Reduce!

As I think about the ways at our house that we actually Reduce!, I've realized (as I'm sure you will too) that we already do a lot of things to reduce consumption.  Here are some ideas of ways you may already Reduce! at your house. 

Reduce.org:  What does reducing waste mean?

When you avoid making garbage in the first place, you don't have to worry about disposing of waste or recycling it later. Changing your habits is the key — think about ways you can reduce your waste when you shop, work and play. There's a ton of ways for you to reduce waste, save yourself some time and money, and be good to the Earth at the same time.

Symhomemom's Reduce!

House

• Use a programmable thermostat
• Turn off lights when not in use
• Use faucet aerators
• Use low flow shower heads
• Installed a dual flush toilet (choice between two water levels for every flush: 1.6 gallons or 0.8 gallons)

Cars

• Drive fuel efficient vehicles
• Minimize trips to the store, shop at our local farmer's market and local grocery store in favor of multiple trips to multiple stores. 

Lifestyle

• Use cloth napkins
• Use microfiber cloths for cleaning (i.e. hardwood floors, dusting and window cleaning)
• Use newspapers to clean windows (use vinegar and water combination, place newspapers in compost when done)
• Minimize purchase of cleaning products using vinegar, water, lemon juice, olive oil, etc.
• Swap clothing for children with friends and neighbors 

Food

• Don't buy individually packaged food and beverages (with the exception of the occasional Horizon Organic Milk Box)
• Buy local foods and products as much as possible (i.e. Local Farmer's Market, Nature's Garden Delivered, Local Yokel Foods)

Garden

• Compost
• Leaves
• Kitchen scraps (egg shells, coffee grounds & filters, produce skins and leftovers, etc.)
• Use rainwater harvested in rain barrel to water plants and garden.

Image Credit:  jessie99.glogster.com

Read the other posts from this Series:

Sustainable Saturday - Reuse!

Sustainable Saturday - Recycle!

Zucchini Bread from the garden

With my garden almost in full production, I'm starting to think about what I'm going to make with all the tomatoes, cucumber and zucchini that my garden is rapidly getting ready to produce.  One of my favorite things to make with zucchini is zucchini bread or muffins.  These are great for right now and also freeze great for later.  I found this recipe on Whole Foods website.  It's a slight variation from my Aunt's recipe, but I think I will give it a try.  

Zucchini Bread

Ingredients

Natural cooking spray
1 1/2 cups whole wheat pastry flour (I will most likely use 1 cup unbleached flour and 1/2 cup whole wheat flour instead.  My experience with using whole wheat flour exclusively has not been good thus far . . .any tips?)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
1 egg
1/3 cup expeller pressed canola oil
1/3 cup unsweetened applesauce
2 tablespoons nonfat plain yogurt
3/4 cup sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup grated zucchini
1/3 cup finely chopped walnuts

Method

Preheat oven to 325°F. Spray an 8-inch loaf pan with natural cooking spray and set aside.

In a large bowl, sift together flour, salt, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon and nutmeg. In a separate bowl, whisk together egg, oil, applesauce, yogurt, sugar and vanilla. Add flour mixture and stir until well combined. Fold in zucchini and walnuts then transfer batter to prepared pan and bake until risen, deep golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean, 50 to 60 minutes.

Cool in pan on rack for 30 minutes then remove bread from pan and continue cooling on rack. 

For muffins bake at 325°F for 15-20 minutes depending on size.  

Whole Foods Market® - This Week's Hot Deals (Ohio)

You can check out all of Whole Foods Market® Hot Deals here.  These prices are valid from July 21st thru July 27th.

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

Chicken Breast Kabobs
Seasoned, grill ready kabobs with veggies! Also available plain for your favorite sauce or rub!
Sale! $5.99 lb
Reg. $7.99 lb

Brat Hans Authentic German Pork Sausages
Fully cooked — grill and serve in minutes!
Selected varieties.
Sale! $3.99 ea
Reg. $5.99 ea

California Organic Peaches
Try ‘em grilled. Don’t forget the ice cream!
Sale! $1.99 lb
Reg. $2.99 lb

Breyers Ice Cream (48 oz)
Chill out with the sweet, creamy summer treat!
Selected varieties.
Sale! 2 for $7
Reg. $4.99 ea
$0.75/2 Coupon 6/27 SmartSource (Expires 7/25/10)

Starfish Gluten-Free Battered Cod or Haddock (10 oz)
Fish and chips tonight! Don’t forget the fries and tartar sauce! In our seafood freezer.
Sale! $4.99–$5.99 ea
Reg. $7.99–$8.99

Evol Burrito (8 oz)
Made-from-scratch, protein and fiber packed,
hand-held meals! Selected varieties.
2 for $4
Reg. $3.19 ea

Made By Our Chefs Southern Fried Chicken
Perfect for a picnic or any summer meal!
Sale! $4.99 lb
Reg. $6.99 lb

Whole Trade Spray Roses (bunch)
Brighten your table or mantle with these gorgeous blooms!
Sale! $7.99 ea
Reg. $9.99 ea

Food Should Taste Good Tortilla Chips (5.5 – 6 oz)
All-natural and delicious. Don’t forget the salsa! Selected varieties.
Sale! 2 for $4
Reg. $2.99 ea
$1/1 Coupon available here
$1/1 or $1.50/2 Coupon - 5/23 SmartSource Insert

Nature's Path Organic Cereal & Granola
Sale! 2 for $6
$1/2 Coupon available here

Annie's Naturals Natural Dressings
Sale! 2 for $5
$0.75/1 Annie's Naturals Product in the May/June/July Whole Deal Coupon Book
$0.75/1 Annie's Naturals Product in the Summer 2010 Healthy Clippings Coupon Book

The Andersons - Garden Fresh Salsa - Sale! $1.99

The Anderson's - This Week's Sale Items

The Andersons has a weekly flier that is available online here. 

The Andersons ad runs Sunday thru Saturday each week.  They do accept coupons, including internet coupons however they do not double coupons.

Sale Prices good Sunday, July 18th thru Saturday, July 24th.

Produce

Green Cabbage
$0.29 / lb.

Radishes
$0.99 per bunch

Sweet Southern Peaches
Sale! $0.99 / lb.

Sweet Grape Tomatoes
Sale! 2 for $4

Green Onion Bunches
Sale! 3/ $0.99

Green Beans
Sale! $0.99 / lb.

House of Meats

Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts
Plain or your choice of 15 marinades
$2 / lb.

Boneless Kansas City Steaks
5 oz.
$1 each

Black Angus Boneless Beef Round Steak
$3.19 / lb.

Boneless Pork Sirloin Country Ribs
$2.39 / lb.

Chopped Cube Steak
$3.99 / lb.

Seafood

Orca Bay Keta Salmon or Yellow Fin Tuna Fillets
10 oz.
Sale! $4 each

Louis Kemp Crab Delights Flakes or Chucks
8 oz.
Sale! $2

Wholey Cooked Ready-To-Serve Shrimp
41-50 ct.
Sale! $6

Deli

Winter's Premium Deli Sausages
13-16 oz.
Sale! $3

Chicken Breast Chunks
BBQ, Hot, Asian, Bourbon, Plain
Sale! $5

Jarlsberg Swiss Cheese
Sale $8 / lb.
$1/1 available here

The Anderson's Swiss Cheese
Sale $3 / lb.
Reg. $3.99 / lb.

Eckrich Ham off the bone
Sale! $3 / lb.

Broccoli Salad
Sale! $4 / lb.

The Anderson's Macaroni Salad
Sale! $3 / lb.

Athenos Crumbled Feta Cheese
5-6 oz.
Sale $3 each

Oasis Express Taboule or Chick Pea Salad
Save! $4

Bakery

Shirley's Soft Sugar Cookies
Sale! 2 for $6

Wildberry Muffin 4-pack
Sale! $4
Reg. $4.99

Fresh Baked Peach Pie Half
Sale! $4

Fresh Baked Vienna Garlic Bread
Sale! $2
Reg. $3.19

Dairy / Frozen

Chef Shamy Specialty Butter
Sale! 2 for $6

Velvet All Natural Ice Creams
Sale! 3 for $10
$1/2 or $0.75/1 SmartSource 6/20

Grocery

Honest Tea Organic Iced Tea
Sale! 2 for $6
$0.75/1 Coupon available here

Desert Pepper Salsa
Sale! 2 for $7

Plocky's Tortilla Chips
Sale! 2 for $5

Frontera Fire-Roasted Salsas
Sale! 2 for $7

Select Bell-View Pickle Relish and Olives
Sale! 10 for $10

Wonder Classic Bread
Sale! 10 for $10

Mississippi Barbecue Sauce
Sale! 2 for $5

Marzetti Salad Dressing
Sale! 2 for $4
$0.50/1 SmartSource 5/16

Marzetti Cole Slaw Dressing
Sale! 2 for $6
$0.55/1 SmartSource 5/23
$0.75/1 available here

Arm & Hammer 100 ct. Dryer Sheets
Sale! 2 for $5
$1/2 available here

Fiesta Bath Tissue 24 Pack
Made with Recycled Paper
Sale! 2 for $5
Reg. $5.99

Home

Recycling Interlocking Stack Bin
Sale! $5
Reg. $6.99

Filtrete Micro Allergen Furnace Filter
Sale! $10
Reg. $10.99

American Aire Filter Perfect Pleat Furnace Filter
Sale! $5
Reg. $5.99

Kroger: Horizon Organic Milk Deals!

As part of Kroger's Mega Sale Event, you can get Horizon Organic Milk Singles 3-pack for $1.99 (Sale price $2.49 less $0.50 discount when you purchase 10 Items).  There is a $0.55/1 coupon available here. 

Total price $0.89 (if your store double coupons up to $0.99)  for Horizon Organic Milk Singles 3-pack!

As part of Kroger's Sale this week, you can get 1/2 gallon of Horizon Organic Milk for $2.99.  There is a $0.55/1 coupon available here. 

Total price $1.89(if your store double coupons up to $0.99) for half-gallon Horizon Organic Milk!

Big Lots Friends & Family Event - 20% off entire purchase!

All day Sunday, July 18th if you are a Buzz Club Rewards Member you should have received an email coupon for 20% off your Entire Purchase.  Also, this weekend you can save 20% off your entire purchase. Saturday (7/17/10) scan your rewards card and save 20% off your entire purchase from 5-9PM.

Buzz Club benefits include:

• 2 day advantage.  Be the first to know when your ad is online.
• Special savings up to 20% off.
• Sneak peak of new and seasonal items.
• Be the first to see clearance items.

What kinds of green or organic products you can find at Big Lots:

• Tom's of Maine Toothpaste
• Old Orchard Juice
• Method Products

Disclaimer:  Please remember because Big Lots is a discounted retailer, products and varieties will vary by location.  

Sustainable Saturday - Recycle!

RecycleBank is the premier rewards and loyalty program that motivates people to recycle and to engage in environmentally virtuous activities.  The program has proven to more than double recycling rates in cities in 21 states across the country and the United Kingdom. Founded in 2004, RecycleBank’s mission is to get every house to recycle because everybody, everywhere can recycle and should be rewarded for doing so.

If your area is participating in the RecycleBank program, you can earn points towards more rewards by recycling. Check out more details here.

If your community is not current participating in the RecycleBank program, consider contacting your local municipality or refuge and/or recycling contractor to find out if they would be interested in participating.  I plan to contact both the City we live in and the company that collects our refuge and recycling.  Here is a link you can forward directly that will explain the program.  Check it out here.

To sign up for a FREE account:

::Go here and click on the "Sign In or Get Started" button at the top of the RecycleBank page.

::Click on the "Register" option and fill out your information.

::Once you've signed up, go back to the homepage here and sign in. Your account should be credited with 100 points for signing up.

::Click on "Get Rewards" and scroll down to the "Grocery and Food" category in the left column and choose which coupons you would like to request via mail.

::Earn points for your old cell phone and other electronic devices. Information available here.