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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 December 1st thru December 7th.

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

Sales appear to be regional or even by State.  Please confirm with your store their coupon policy as some stores will allow you to use one manufacturer coupon + one Whole Foods coupon per item.




This Week's Hot Deals

Beef Round Stew Meat
Extra Lean for a healthy, hearty winter meal!
Sale! $3.99 lb
Reg. $5.99 lb

Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breast Cutlets
Bake or sauté. Great breaded or marinated!
Sale! $5.49 lb
Reg. $7.49 lb

Texas Red Grapefruit (5 lb bag)
Known for its deep red color and high juice content.
Sale! $3.99 ea
Reg. $5.49 ea

California Organic Hachiya Persimmons
Super sweet when fully ripe — take home and wait until very soft to the touch.
Sale! 10 for $10
Reg. $1.69 ea

Farm-Raised Fresh Catfish Fillet
Excellent pan sautéed with a light breading.
Don’t forget the tartar sauce!
Sale! $5.99 lb
Reg. $7.99 lb

Wild-Caught Raw Shell-On Shrimp
Perfect for game day entertaining! Previously frozen. U–15 count.
Sale! $14.99 lb
Reg. $19.99 lb

Muir Glen Organic Diced Tomatoes (14.5 oz)
Regular or fire roasted. Selected varieties.
Sale! 2 for $3
Reg. $1.99 ea
$1/1 Whole Foods Coupon available here (October/ November whole deal & online prior to 12/1/10, expires 12/31/10)
$1/1 Manuf. Coupon available here
Total  FREE! or $0.50 after coupons

Back to Nature Cookies (8–12 oz)
Stock up and Save! Selected varieties.
Sale! 2 for $6
Reg. $3.69–$3.99 ea

You can check out many more deals at Whole Foods by visiting Your Green Helper, helping moms save while going green. 

Welcome Money Saving Mom Readers!

Welcome to Money Saving Mom Readers!  Just wanted to say Thanks! for visiting my blog and I hope that you'll stop back again sometime.

Saving Family Green (formerly symhomemom) is dedicated to Green living ideas including organization, cleaning, food purchase and preparation.

Every week I host Sustainable Saturday in which I cover topics related to all things green.  Sustainable Saturday will attempt to answer questions from friends and followers, have a few guest posts and provide substantive information on being more earth-friendly, sustainable, green, organic, local or however you may choose to categorize it!

Sustainable Saturday - DIY Fleece Hats


For years now I have been making fleece hats and scarves for my kids.  The idea for the hats I got inspiration for from a gift my daughter received when she was one.  The gift was a fleece hat, made simply with a tassel on the top.  It was cute and my daughter loved it.  However, being fleece she quickly outgrew it.  I looked at the hat and thought, I can easily make this.

The inspiration:



So on a trip to JoAnn Fabric several years ago I bought yards of fleece for $0.99 / yd.  This year I've seen it advertised for $2.99 for plain and $2.99 for printed / yd + 20% total purchase discount (which would be approximately $2.39 / yd.).

I usually measure the circumference of my children's heads, then make the hat custom to fit their head.  I do find that there is some stretch to the fleece, so if you are not able to do this, I found the resource below, although for 0-36 months only.

Baby Infant Growth Chart Calculator - Head Circumference (0-36 months)


Instructions for the hat:

 
  1. Cut a piece of fabric that is the correct circumference for the child's head + 1" (length) x 14"-16" (height) depending on how tall you want the tassel(s) to be.  
  2. Fold up 1 1/2 - 2" at the base of the hat to make it look finished and stitch across the length of the fabric.  
  3. Fold the fabric in half to make the hat.  Sew in 1/2" from edge to form hat.  Do not stitch the top part of the hat where the tassel will be.  Leave 6"-8" at top of hat for tassel(s).
  4. Cut a piece of fleece approximately 1/2" x 12" to tie around the top where the tassel(s) will be located.  
  5. Use scissors to cut the tassel(s) strips (3/8" - 1/2" wide each).
Note:  I use my zig-zag stitch on my sewing machine to stitch the hat together because I like the look.


Instructions for the pink scarf:



  1. Cut a piece of fabric that is approximately 8" (width) x 30"-42" (length).  You will need 3 of these.  
  2. Sew together down the middle the 3 pieces of fleece.
  3. Use scissors to cut strips 1/2" to 1" wide the length of the scarf.
The gray scarf pictured I actually modeled after directions found on NickJr.com for a Deigo scarf.  I opted to sew the gray scarf instead of the fabric glue as suggested in the directions.


Instructions for the neck warmer:
  1. Cut a piece of fleece that is approximately 22"-26" (length) x 10"-12" (height).  
  2. Fold up on either side 1/2" - 1" of fabric and sew along entire length of piece of fleece.  You will do this on both long sides.
  3. Turn inside out and sew 1/2" from edge along short side of fleece.
In general these hats and scarves are relatively easy to make and make terrific and very inexpensive gifts!

    thredUP - 20% OFF Any Box Picked Today and More!


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    Clothes don't grow, kids do. Save by swapping instead of shopping -- a full box of clothes is just $5 + shipping! Join the fastest growing kids swapping community on the web.     

    Why no add swapping to your Black Friday diet to save some cash and do good by the planet?  
    • Get any box 20% off any box picked today!  Use code at check-out:  GREENFRIDAY
    • List a new box today and receive a $2 credit whenever it's picked & sent!

    Soap.com - 30% OFF Method!, Kiss My Face! & Rainbow Light Vitamins


    Soap.com hosted a battle of the brands over the last week or so and they have released the winners!  You can get 30% OFF brands like Method, Kiss My Face and Rainbow Light!  Enter promo code SAVE30 at checkout.


     Sale begins Friday 11/26/10 and ends Monday midnight at 11/29/10. 

    Light of Faith Resources - 40-50% OFF Melissa & Doug!


    If you love Melissa & Doug products for your kids (like we do), you are going to want to take advantage of this Sale! at Light of Faith Resources!  This Sale! will last for 4 days (while supplies last).

    From their website: 

    Free Book(s) with EVERY order!!!

    We are also giving away FREE book(s) with every order placed on Friday!*

    • Every order of any size will receive a FREE copy of either What's So Hot About the Sun? or What's So Striking About Lightning? ($5.99 value).

    • Each order over $25 will receive both books FREE!

    • All orders over $50 will receive both books PLUS a FREE copy of The Really Big Barn on Noah's Ark ($11.99 value)!

    • Orders over $100 will receive all 3 books PLUS a FREE copy of Destination: Moon ($14.99 value)!


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    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 November 24th thru November 30th.

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

    Sales appear to be regional or even by State.  Please confirm with your store their coupon policy as some stores will allow you to use one manufacturer coupon + one Whole Foods coupon per item.

    This Week's Hot Deals

    85% Lean Ground Beef
    Great for burgers or meatloaf !
    Sale! $2.99 lb
    Reg. $3.99 lb

    Boneless, Center-Cut Pork Loin Chops or Roast
    Sprinkle with Borsari Salt and bake to perfection!
    Sale! $5.99 lb
    Reg. $7.99 lb

    Near East Rice Pilafs & Mixes (5.1–6.75 oz)
    Easy and tasty side dish for weeknight dinners!
    Selected Varieties.
    Sale! 3 for $5
    Reg. $2.29 ea

    Pacific Foods Organic Broth (32 oz)
    Vegetable, Mushroom, Chicken, Low Sodium Chicken or Beef.
    Sale! 2 for $5
    Reg. $3.49 ea
    $1/2 Coupon available here

    Valley of the Moon Syrah (750 ml)
    Soft and silky — great with smoky pulled pork
    or Rogue Anniversary Blue cheese!
    Sale! $11.99 ea
    Reg. $14.99 ea

    Wild-Caught Raw Shell-On Shrimp
    Great for game day or for holiday entertaining!
    Previously frozen. 16–20 count.
    Sale! $12.99 lb
    Reg. $17.99 lb

    MSC-Certified Wild Sockeye Salmon Fillets (Previously Frozen)
    Try with one of our marinades or rubs!
    Sale! $10.99 lb
    Reg. $14.99 lb

    In-House Made Roast Beef
    The freshest flavor! Perfect for a cozy fall sandwich.
    Sale! $8.99 lb
    Reg. $11.99 lb

    ShiKai Moisturizing Shower Gels
    For soft and healthy skin! (12 oz)
    Sale! $4.99 ea
    Reg. $7.99 ea

    Grocery Weekly Buys

    Imagine Organic Gravies 
    Turkey, Beef or Mushroom
    Sale! 2 for $4
    $1/2 Whole Foods Coupon available here
    $1/1 Manuf. Coupon available SmartSource Insert 10/17
    Total $0.50 each after coupon

    Arrowhead Mills
    Organic Flour (2 pounds)
    Unbleached White or Stoneground Whole Wheat
    Sale! 2 for $4
    Reg. $2.99 ea
    $3/3 Coupon (on packages in store, if available)
    Total $1.00 each after coupon

    Green & Black's Organic Chocolate Bars
    Sale! 2 for $5
    $1/1 Coupon available here or here

    Terra Sweet Potato Chips
    Cinnamon & Spice
    Sale! 2 for $7
    $1/1 Coupon available here or here

    Farmer's Market Pumpkin, Sweet Potatoes PumpkinPie Mix
    Sale! 2 for $5

    Pacific Foods Organic Kosher Chicken Broth
    Sale! 2 for $6
    $1/2 Coupon available here

    You can check out many more deals at Whole Foods by visiting Your Green Helper, helping moms save while going green.  

    Gardner's Supply - Win a $1000 Shopping Spree!


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    Contest ends December 31st, 2010.

    The drawing will be held on January 10th, 2011, and the winners will be notified, by the e-mail addresses entered, on or about that date. Good luck!

    All contest entries will be subscribed to our free e-Newsletters. As an e-Newsletter subscriber you'll receive great gardening information, including:

    • Timely tips
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    • New product introductions
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    We hope you'll love this great new way to connect with Gardener's Supply, but if you should ever want to stop receiving our e-Newsletters, simply click on the unsubscribe link at the bottom of each message. Look for your Gardener's Supply e-Newsletter very soon!

    Wholly Guacamole - $1.50/1 Coupon


    $1.50/1 Coupon available here (Hurry, expires 11/28/10)!

    Sustainable Saturday - Natural Home Remedies



    Our son has suffered from Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infection (RSV) when he was under 2 and now we are waiting to see if he may have asthma as he develops.  Having children under 4 with a cough is frustrating because there is not much you can do to help them.  We have turned to home remedies to help our son though RSV and the common cold.
    • Ginger – for congestion, throat irritation and nausea 
    • Garlic – for antibiotic and antioxidant properties, and cholesterol control
    • Honey – for an energizing immunity boost, coughs and colds
    • Turmeric – for antibiotic and antiseptic uses (you can find this in the vitamin section or in the spice section of the grocery store)
    • White Pepper – for improved digestion
    • Cloves – for antimicrobial, antifungal, antiseptic, antiviral and aphrodisiac properties
    Excerpt from Mom Goes Green:

    So, have you heard? It’s flu season!!! Yea, I know. If you haven’t, you’ve been inhabiting another planet! This year it’s especially “shoved in our faces” and it’s starting to make me a little crazy.

    There’s no better preventative measure than washing your hands. Soap and water, and plenty of it. I used to hassle our kids about making sure they used the warmest water they could stand but, in reality, hot or warm water doesn’t cleanse a pair of hands any better than cold water… “it’s all about the friction, baby!” So (when you have access) soap and a good scrubbing at any temperature does wonders.

    You can read more here:  Mom Goes Green

    Originally published December 2009.

    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 November 17th thru November 24th.

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

    Sales appear to be regional or even by State.  Please confirm with your store their coupon policy as some stores will allow you to use one manufacturer coupon + one Whole Foods coupon per item.



    This Week's Hot Deals

    Boneless Beef Sirloin Steaks
    Big flavor and big savings!
    Sale! $6.99lb
    Reg. $9.99 lb

    In-Store Made Pork Sausages
    Perfect for any fall weeknight dinner!
    Sale! $3.99lb
    Reg. $5.99 lb

    Canada Organic Gold Potatoes
    Excellent for creamy mashed potatoes!
    Sale! 99¢lb
    Reg. $1.69 lb

    Gaia Herbs Reflux Relief (45 tabs)
    Soothing and protective relief!
    Sale! $8.99 ea
    Reg. $14.99 ea

    Florida Green Beans
    A favorite for the holiday table!
    Sale! 99¢lb
    Reg. $1.99 lb

    Fresh, Farm-Raised Whole Branzini (Euro Sea Bass)
    Great rubbed with olive oil and kosher salt and baked whole!
    Sale! $6.99lb
    Reg. $9.99 lb

    Wild-Caught Raw Shell-On Shrimp
    Fantastic for shrimp cocktail! Don’t forget the cocktail sauce!
    Previously frozen. 16–20 count.
    Sale! $12.99lb
    Reg. $17.99 lb

    Romerhof Riesling (750 ml)
    A gorgeous Riesling! Apple and pear notes and a crisp finish.
    Sale! $7.99 ea
    Reg. $9.99 ea

    Earth Balance Shortening (15 oz)
    Exceptional choice for holiday baking! No hydrogenated oil.
    Sale! 2 for $6
    Reg. $4.19 ea

    Arrowhead Mills
    Organic Flour (2 pounds)
    Unbleached White or Stoneground Whole Wheat
    Sale! 2 for $4
    Reg. $2.99 ea
    $3/3 Coupon (on packages in store, if available)

    Grocery Weekly Buys

    Imagine Organic Gravies 
    Turkey, Beef or Mushroom
    Sale! 2 for $4
    $1/2 Whole Foods Coupon available here
    $1/1 Manuf. Coupon available SmartSource Insert 10/17
    Total $0.50 each after coupon

    Green & Black's Organic Chocolate Bars
    Sale! 2 for $5
    $1/1 Coupon available here or here

    Terra Sweet Potato Chips
    Cinnamon & Spice
    Sale! 2 for $7
    $1/1 Coupon available here or here

    Near East Rice Pilaf
    Sale! 3 for $5

    Farmer's Market Pumpkin, Sweet Potatoes PumpkinPie Mix
    Sale! 2 for $5

    Pacific Foods Organic Kosher Chicken Broth
    Sale! 2 for $6
    $1/2 Coupon available here

    Pacific Foods Organic Broth
    Assorted Varieties
    Sale! 2 for $5
    $1/2 Coupon available here

    Honest Kids Organic Juice Boxes, 8-pack
    Sale! $3.49
    $0.75/1 Coupon available here 
    Total $2.74 each after coupon

    You can check out many more deals at Whole Foods by visiting Your Green Helper, helping moms save while going green.  

    RecycleBank - Earn 25 points!


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    Answer 4 Eco-Friendly questions and earn 25 RecycleBank points!

    Eversave - $20 for $50 worth of personalized, eco-friendly cards from paper culture


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    Thanks! Your Green Helper

    RecycleBank - Recycle Kashi Cartons & Earn Points!

    Recycle Your Kashi Cartons and Get Rewards

    For every Kashi® Whole Wheat Biscuits cereal box you recycle, you earn 15 RecycleBank Points.

    It’s easy – here’s how:
    1. Purchase specially marked packages of Kashi® Whole Wheat Biscuits cereal* with “Recycle this Box to Get Rewards” on the front.
    2. Look for the unique 8 digit points code inside the box.
    3. Enter your code before November 30th and earn double the points.
    4. Recycle your box after you’re done enjoying the cereal.
    5. Redeem your points for great rewards, like discounts on Kashi products.
    *Including Autumn Wheat, Cinnamon Harvest or Island Vanilla varieties. 

    Thanks! Your Green Helper

    Whole Foods Market® - One Day Deals (Ohio)

    Muir Glen - Reusable Wooden Crate Gift Package for $8!


    Muir Glen - Reusable Wooden Crate Gift Package - only $8 per kit (includes FREE shipping)!

    Each 2010 Muir Glen Organic Reserve Gift Box Includes:

    • One 14.5 oz can Reserve Meridian Ruby Fire Roasted Tomatoes
    • One 14.5 oz can Reserve Meridian Ruby Diced Tomatoes
    • One 14.5 oz can Muir Glen Organic Chipotle Seasoned Petite Diced Tomatoes
    • One 15 oz can Muir Glen Organic Tomato Sauce
    • The Muir Glen Tomato Vine Dining Tour Menu featuring a variety of cuisines created by award-winning chefs from around the country made with the 2010 Reserve Tomatoes
    Thanks! The Thrifty Mama

    The Andersons - 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, November 14th thru Saturday, November 20th.

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

    Produce

    Oso Sweet Onions
    $0.88 / lb.

    Jumbo Super Sweet Cantaloupe
    2 for $4

    Avocados
    $0.88 each

    Sweet Grape Tomatoes
    2 for $3 pintts

    Romaine Hearts
    3 per bag
    2 for $4

    Burpless English Cucmbers
    2 for 43

    Green Cabbage
    $0.29 / lb.

    Roma Tomatoes
    $0.99 / lb.

    Fresh Cilantro
    2 bunches
    $1

    Baby Spinach
    2 for $4

    House of Meats 

    New York Boneless Strip Steak
    8 oz.
    $3.99 each

    Boneless Center Cut Pork Chops
    4 oz.
    $0.69 each

    USDA Choice Black Angus Rump Roast
    $2.99 / lb.

    Bacon Wrapped Chicken Breast Fillets
    6 oz.
    $1.99 each

    Fresh Homemade Polish Kielbasa
    $3.79 / lb. 

    Walnut Creek Bacon

    Sale! $2.99 / lb.

    St. Louis BBQ Pork Ribs
    Sale! $7.99 / lb.

    Seafood 

    Grouper Fillets
    Sale! $8.99 / lb.

    Wild Canadian Tilapia stuffed with Crabmeat
    Sale! $10.99 / lb.

    Wholey Shrimp Ring with Sauces
    40 oz.
    Sale! $19.99

    Deli

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

    The Andersons Roasted Turkey Breast
    Sale! $4.99 / lb.

    Dutch T Cranberry Salad
    Sale! $3.99 / lb.

    Pumpkin Mousse
    Sale! $4.29 / lb.

    Amish Delights Mini Colby or Colby Jack Cheese
    Sale! $4.29 / lb.

    Alouette Spreads
    Sale! $3.99
    $0.75/1 Coupon 11/7 SmartSource Insert

    Tuxford & Tebbutt Stilton Blue Wedge
    Sale! $4.99

    Bakery 

    10" Pumpkin Pie
    Sale! $3.99

    Pumpkin Muffins
    4-pack
    Sale! $3.99

    Ciabatta Bread
    1 lb. loaf
    Sale! $1.99

    Dairy / Frozen 

    Horizon Organic Milk Half Gallon
    Sale! 2 for $7
    $0.55/1 Coupon available here

    Deans Whipped Cream 
    14 oz.
    Sale! $3

    Pillsbury Big Flaky Crescent Rolls
    Sale! 2 for $5
    $0.40/2 Coupon 11/7 SmartSource Insert

    Velvet Sherbet Quart Size
    Sale! 2 for $4

    Birds Eye Frozen Vegetables
    $1.99

    Ore-Ida Steam n' mash Cut Russett Potatoes
    Sale! $2.99

    Grocery 

    Krusteaz Pumpkin Spice Bread Mix
    $1.99
    $0.55/1 Coupon 10/17 SmartSource Insert

    Green Mountain Pumpkin Spice Coffee 12 ct. Single Cups
    Sale! $6.99

    Bigelow 20 ct. Holiday Apple Cider and Pumpkin Spice Tea
    Sale! $2.89

    Almondina Pumpkin Spice Biscuits
    Sale! $2.99

    Sticky Fingers Pumpkin Spice Scones Premium Mix
    Sale! $4.99

    Spicely Organic Pumpkin Pie Spice
    Sale! $2.49

    Home

    Kleenex 200 Ct. Facial Tissue
    Sale! 2 for $3
    $0.50/3 Coupon 11/7 SmartSource Insert
    $0.50/3 Coupon 10/3 SmartSource Insert

    Brawny Towels 8-Pack
    Sale! $7.99

    Libman Freedom Spray Mop
    $14.99 After mail-in rebate

    Libman Washable Spray Mop Refill
    $9.99

    Glad Trash Bags
    Sale! $4.99

    Angel Soft Double Roll 12-Pack Toilet Tissue
    Sale! $5.99
    $1/1 Coupon 11/14 Red Plum Insert
    $0.50/1 Coupon 9/24 Red Plum Insert
    $0.50/1 Coupon available here

    Mardi Gras Holiday Napkins 250 Ct.
    Sale! 2 for $3

    Reynolds Wrap Heavy Duty Foil
    Sale! $2.99 
    $1/1 Coupon available here 

    Giveaway: Wholly Guacamole Products! (Your Green Helper)

    Your Green Helper is giving away a cooler full of Wholly Guacamole products to one lucky reader!


    Giveaway Dates
     
    November 11, 2010 - November 26, 2010

    Giveaway Details
     
    Your Green Helper is giving away a cooler full of Wholly Guacamole products to one lucky reader!  Two runner's up will receive coupons for FREE products!

    You can check out the full details by visiting Your Green Helper including information on how to enter!  

    Sustainable Saturday - 40 Tips to Go Green at Home


    At the beginning of 2010 I posted a document, Getting to Green in 2010, with many ideas to incorporate into your home to be more sustainable, green, earth-friendly, etc. 



    Here is an excerpt from the Simple Mom's post on 40 Tips to Go Green at Home:

    The thing I love most about practicing green alternatives in my home is that nine times out of ten, they are the more frugal option. And I love being frugal. Being environmentally-friendly is just good economics – in our home and budget, and with the earth God gave us.

    There are many little things we can do in our homes to play a small part in reducing landfill waste, cleaning the air, and preserving the natural landscape. But we double our efforts when we get our kids involved, helping them understand the why to our what. When they get it, it’ll be second nature to them when they’re adults – and that much easier to pass it down to their children.

    Here are some small, easy, green choices we can make in our homes. Choose three that you’re not already doing, and make a point to do them this year. Perhaps they’ll become a habit, part of your family’s M.O.

    40 Easy Ways to Go Greener at Home – Besides Recycling


    1.  Plant an herb garden.  It’s good to have a reminder around of where our food originates.


    2.  Switch all your lightbulbs to CFLs (or at least switch a few).


    3.  Create a homemade compost bin for $15.


    4.  Switch one appliance to an energy efficient model (look for the “energy star” label).


    5.  Stop using disposable bags – order some reusable bags, or make your own.  My favorites are EnvirosaxFlip & Tumble. and


    6.  Buy an inexpensive reusable water bottle, and stop buying plastic disposable bottles.  Then watch The Story of Bottled Water, a short movie about the bottled water phenomena.


    7.  Wash laundry in cold water instead of hot.


    8.  Turn off lights when you leave the room.

    You can read the rest of her post here.

    Originally posted January 2010.

    NEW! Annie's Homegrown Cereal - $0.75 off Coupon


    $0.75/1 Annie's Homegrown Breakfast Cereal Coupon available here! 

    Annie's Homegrown Breakfast Cereal
    Our Breakfast Cereals are made with only natural ingredients and are available in five great-tasting flavors – Toasted Oats, Honey, Cinnamon, Fruity and Chocolate and Vanilla.

    Product Features
    • Totally natural
    • 11 essential vitamins & minerals
    • 8g whole grains
    • Good source of calcium and Vitamin D
    • No artificial colors or flavors
    • 8 oz carton

    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 November 10th thru November 16th.

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

    Sales appear to be regional or even by State.  Please confirm with your store their coupon policy as some stores will allow you to use one manufacturer coupon + one Whole Foods coupon per item.


    Bone-In Beef Rib Steaks
    Great price on this tender cut! Broil or grill.
    Sale! $9.99lb
    Reg. $12.99 lb

    Bone-In Pork Loin Chops
    Bake or saut̩ with new potatoes Рa fall favorite!
    Sale! $5.49lb
    Reg. $6.99 lb

    Mexico Blackberries (half pint)
    Sweet, juicy and high in anti-oxidants!
    Sale! 2 for $5
    Reg. $3.99 ea

    Earth Therapeutics Plush Aloe Infused Socks
    Great gift! Super-soft socks continually moisturize!
    Sale! $4.99pair
    Reg. $9.99 ea

    Pennsylvania & Vermont Organic Butternut Squash
    A fall favorite — Excellent oven roasted!
    Sale! 99¢lb
    Reg. $1.49 lb

    Wild Caught Fresh Haddock Fillet
    Fall favorite! Excellent roasted with tomatoes and olives!
    Sale! $9.99lb
    Reg. $12.99 lb

    Wild Caught Bay Scallops
    Great served over pasta or rice! Previously frozen.
    Sale! $6.99lb
    Reg. $8.99 lb

    Earthstone, 2009 Chardonnay (750 ml)
    From sustainably grown grapes. Fruit forward with bright lemon and apple aromas!
    Sale! $7.99ea
    Reg. $9.99 ea

    Kitchen Basics Stocks (32 oz)
    Chicken, Unsalted Chicken or Turkey
    Sale! 2 for $5

    Imagine Organic Gravies 
    Turkey, Beef or Mushroom
    Sale! 2 for $4
    $1/2 Whole Foods Coupon available here
    $1/1 Manuf. Coupon available SmartSource Insert 10/17
    Total $0.50 each after coupon

    Earth Balance Vegan Spreads
    Sale! 2 for $7

    Naked Juice Green Machine
    Sale! 2 for $5

    Farmer's Market Pumpkin, Sweet Potatoes Pumpkin Pie Mix
    Sale! 2 for $5

    Arrowhead Mills Organic Unbleached White Flour
    Sale! 2 for $4

    Pacific Foods Organic Kosher Chicken Broth
    Sale! 2 for $6

    You can check out many more deals at Whole Foods by visiting Your Green Helper, helping moms save while going green.  


    The Andersons - 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, November 7th thru Saturday, November 13th.

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

    Produce 

    5 lb. Bag Gold Potatoes
    2 for $5

    Red & Golden Delicious Apples
    3 lb. bag
    2 for $3 

    Sweet Grape Tomatoes
    2 for $3 pints

    Top Quality Vine Ripened Cluster Tomatoes 
    $1.49 / lb.

    Kiwi Fruit
    3 for $0.99

    Pomegranates
    $0.99 each

    1 lb. Bag Mini Carrots
    $0.99

    Chopped Romaine
    10 oz. bag
    2 for $4

    Sweet Yams
    $0.49 / lb.

    Sliced Mushrooms
    8 oz. box
    2 for $3 

    Radishes 
    1 lb.
    $0.99

    House of Meats

    Boneless Rib Eye Steaks
    8 oz.
    $3.99 each

    Bacon Wrapped Marinated Pork Medallions
    5 oz.
    $1.19 each

    Center Cut Chuck Roast
    $2.99 / lb.

    Boneless Stuffed Pork Chops
    6 oz.
    $1.39 each

    Fresh Chicken Breasts
    Bone-In
    $1.39 / lb.

    The Andersons Temderloin Steak Tips
    16 oz.
    Sale! $5.99

    Randolph Market Sausage Links
    16 oz.
    Sale! $2.99

    Seafood

    Dover Sole
    Sale! $4.99 / lb.

    Wholey Cooked Ready-To-Serve Shrimp
    1 lb.
    Sale! $5.99

    Mahi Mahi Fillets
    Sale! $9.99 / lb.

    Deli 

    Tribe Hummus
    8 oz.
    Sale! $2.19 (Organic in 4 flavors for $2.49)
    $1/1 Coupon available here or here
    $1/1 Coupon available 8/29 Red Plum Insert

    Sara Lee Premium Reduced or Low Sodium Deli Meats
    Sale! $5.49 / lb.

    Usinger's Chicken Sausage
    9 oz.
    Sale! $2.99

    Mediterranean Pizza Kit
    Sale! $4.99

    Amish Delights Pepper Jack Cheese
    Sale! $4.29 / lb.
     
    Bakery

    Fresh Baked Cornbread Loaf
    Sale! $1

    Authentic French Bread
    1 lb. loaf
    Sale! $1

    Dairy / Frozen

    Grass Point Farms Milk Half Gallon
    Sale! $3

    The Andersons Dozen Large Eggs
    Sale! $1

    Brown Cow Yogurt
    6 oz.
    $0.99
    $0.50/3 Coupon available here

    Grocery 

    Nutella Chocolate Hazelnut Spread
    13 oz.
    Sale! $3.49
    $1/1 Coupon available 8/29 Red Plum Insert

    Krusteaz Pumpkin Spice or Cranberry Quick Bread Mix
    Sale! $1.99
    $0.50/1 Coupon available 10/17 SmartSource Insert

    Personal Care

    Home 

    Roshco 16" x 12" Roaster with Rack & Carving Set
    Sale! $14.99
    Reg. $29.99

    Melissa & Doug Toys 15% OFF at Diapers.com


    This week (thru 11/12), you can get 15% OFF select Melissa & Doug toys at Diaper.com.

    Coupon code is DEALMD

    Get an additional 10% OFF if you are a first time customer by entering Coupon Code GET10PCT

    There is also FREE Shipping on certain items including the Melissa & Doug Deluxe Standing Wooden Art Easel or when you spend $49.

    Burt's Bees Holiday Grab Bags - 50% OFF!


    Burt's Bees Holiday Grab Bag for $25!

    Our newest holiday grab bag contains 12 of our favorite products to fit anyone on your list for only $25 – a retail value of $50. 

    Burt's Bees Men's Grab Bag for $15!

    This year we also have one grab bag for that special man in your life with a great assortment of our 6 best men's products, like the Mini Black Dopp Bag, Men's Aftershave and All in One Wash. All of these products are yours for only $15 (a $30 value).

    These bags won’t last long so shop now! FREE Fed Ex Ground shipping with a $40 purchase.

    Featured Ingredients:

    Beeswax — A natural wax made by bees in the cell walls of honeycombs, this substance is a natural emulsifier used in cosmetics.

    Contains:

    Items may vary. All sales final. All items are sold as is and some may have slight packaging/label related scratches. No returns or replacements.

    Sustainable Saturday - 10 Tips for A Green & Frugal Thanksgiving

    Holidays are a great time to implement Green ideas even if they are new to you.  It's a great time because holidays tend to be full of paper products, disposable this and that and excessive packaging.  It's also a great time to share with your family and friends ways in which you are striving to be more green and give them inspiration to eat more whole, healthy foods, use less disposable products and cut down on waste in general.

    10 Tips for A Green & Frugal Thanksgiving!



    1.  The Turkey

    There are Organic and Free Range Turkeys available from a variety of places.  My best advice is to check with local (family or locally owned) farmers or farmer's markets to see what they carry and the price.  Buying from a local source will have less impact on the environment than if you ship a turkey half way across the country.

    Organic Turkey

    An organic turkey can be any breed, including a Broad Breasted White. Organic simply means that the bird has met the standards for USDA Organic certification, including an organic diet, surroundings including bedding and grazing areas that are pesticide and herbicide free, no hormones or antibiotics, and humane treatment. For many consumers, lack of pesticides and hormones in their food is the most important consideration, and why they purchase organic.

    Free Range Turkey

    These birds were not confined to a cage, but were allowed to roam and forage. Thus, their diets were augmented with grubs, worms, and grass, improving the flavor of the meat; the exercise supposedly improves the texture.

    Antibiotic-Free Turkey

    Similar to organic, these turkeys can be any breed. They have not met the more stringent standards for USDA Organic certification, but they have not received antibiotics.

    TURKEY! Whole Foods Market The Hills Market Local Yokel Foods




    Organic Turkey $3.49 / lb. $4.99 / lb. $3.57 - 4.99 / lb.
    Free Range $2.49 / lb. $2.99 / lb.
    Antibiotic-Free Turkey


    Local Turkey (Amish)
    $1.99 / lb.


    The Hills Market located at 7860 Olentangy River Road Columbus, OH 43235.

    Local Yokel Foods - Columbus - Fresh, Local Free-Range! Order by Nov 9th! Please order Turkey(s) separately. All Turkey orders will be delivered Mon or Tues before Thanksgiving. -Comes from Kuck Farm in St. Mary's, Ohio. Raised w/o antibiotics or hormones.

    Check out Organic Deals & Coupons for more Turkey options available Nationwide.

    2.  The Table - Decor

    The decor of your Thanksgiving table can be something very simple such as a few fall squash placed in the center to very elaborate including homemade crafts using recycled items from around the house.  Probably the most important thing to remember is to use items that are not disposable such as cloth tablecloths and cloth napkins.
    3.  The Table - Place Settings

    For the place settings it's really as simple as pulling out all the place settings, flatware and serve ware that you most likely already own (or can borrow from a family member or friend).  Avoid disposable plates and silverware if possible.  If you must use some disposable items due to the number of guests, choose products that are environmentally friendly and compostable.  Disposable items that are labeled as biodegradable are not as effective as an item which compostable.

    4.  The Food - Appetizers & Salad

    When planning your menu you don't need to focus on only Organic produce.  Make sure you review the The New Dirty Dozen:  12 Food to Eat Organic and The Clean 15: Foods You Don't Have to Buy Organic.

    You can also download to either your computer or smartphone, EarthBound Farm Organic - The Pocket Guide to Choosing Organic or Environmental Working Group's 2010 Shopper's Guide to Pesticides.

    When planning your Thanksgiving Relish Tray or Salad consider the following:
    • Carrots - Off the list in 2010, carrots have made the Dirty Dozen list in previous years because of the 26 different pesticides that have been detected in food residue.
    • Celery - Has no protective skin, which makes it almost impossible to wash off the chemicals that are used on conventional crops.
    • Bell Peppers - Peppers have thin skins that don't offer much of a barrier to pesticides. They're often heavily sprayed with insecticides.
    • Leafy Greens - Leafy greens are frequently contaminated with what are considered the most potent pesticides used on food (51 of them), though they dropped off the 2010 list.
    5.  The Food - Side Dishes

    When planning your menu you don't need to focus on only Organic produce.  Make sure you review the The New Dirty Dozen:  12 Food to Eat Organic and The Clean 15: Foods You Don't Have to Buy Organic.

    You can also download to either your computer or smartphone, EarthBound Farm Organic - The Pocket Guide to Choosing Organic or Environmental Working Group's 2010 Shopper's Guide to Pesticides.

    As you select your side dishes for Thanksgiving Day, think about NOT buying Organic for the following common Thanksgiving items:
    • Onions -Look for onions that are firm, have a distinctive "oniony" smell that's not overpowering, and show no visible signs of damage or soft spots. Store in a cool, dry place or in the refrigerator.
    • Asparagus - Look for firm spears with bright green or purplish compact tips.
    • Sweet Peas - Look for full, green pea pods at your local farmers market, farm stand or grocery store.
    • Cabbage - Look for cabbage heads whose leaves are tight and be sure the head is heavy for its type, and firm. 
    • Sweet Potatoes - It's hard to go wrong choosing a hardy sweet potato. Just make sure it isn't beaten up or rotting, and choose a size that matches the meal you're preparing.
    • Broccoli - Look for tightly bunched flower buds on the broccoli stalks that are immature.
    DO buy Organic for the following common Thanksgiving items:
    • Potatoes - America's popular spud re-appears on the 2010 dirty dozen list, after a year hiatus. America's favorite vegetable can be laced with as many as 37 different pesticides.
    6.  The Dessert

    When planning your menu you don't need to focus on only Organic produce.  Make sure you review the The New Dirty Dozen:  12 Food to Eat Organic and The Clean 15: Foods You Don't Have to Buy Organic.

    Planning on Baking a Pie for Thanksgiving?  Whether it is Apple, Cherry or Pumpkin consider the following:
    • Apple - Like peaches, apples are typically grown with the use of poisons to kill a variety of pests, from fungi to insects. Scrubbing and peeling doesn't eliminate chemical residue completely, so it's best to buy organic when it comes to apples. Peeling a fruit or vegetable also strips away many of their beneficial nutrients.
    • Cherries - Even locally grown cherries are not necessarily safe. In fact, in one survey in recent years, cherries grown in the U.S. were found to have three times more pesticide residue then imported cherries.
    • Make your own Pumpkin Puree by purchasing Pie Pumpkins from your local Farmer's Market.
    7.  The Beverages

    Make sure you review the The New Dirty Dozen:  12 Food to Eat Organic and The Clean 15: Foods You Don't Have to Buy Organic this applies to Beverages too!

    Coffee - Many of the beans you buy are grown in countries that don't regulate use of chemicals and pesticides. Look for the USDA Organic label to ensure you're not buying beans that have been grown or processed with the use of potentially harmful chemicals.

    Tasty Beverages - One of our favorite companies is Great Lakes Brewing Company.  Great Lakes Brewing Company is a principle-centered, environmentally respectful and socially conscious company committed to crafting fresh, flavorful, high-quality beer and food for the enjoyment of their customers.  Located in on the West Side in Cleveland, OH, they distribute to 13 states in the U.S.

    8.  The Waste

    Thanksgiving is the perfect time to display your composting skills and cute counter Composting Crock.  You can read all about the basics of Composting here.  It will not only spark an informative conversation with your guests, but you can also put much of your waste from Thanksgiving Day into your Compost Crock or Compost Pile.

    We put all of our fruit and vegetable waste, coffee grounds, coffee filters, egg shells, dryer lint, dryer sheets (Seventh Generation), leaves and select other yard waste in our compost.

    9.  The Leftovers

    Reuse Thanksgiving Leftovers for another meal.  At our house we have made Turkey Stew by boiling the carcass of the turkey.

    Recipes Using Cooked Turkey:



    10.  Have someone else prepare Thanksgiving Dinner

    If you are short on time, but don't want to sacrifice the quality of the meal you eat or serve your family, considering ordering an entire Thanksgiving Dinner from places like Whole Foods Market.  Prices range from $59.99 (Dinner for Two-Four) to $129.99 (Dinner for Eight).

    Sources:  THE NIBBLE Great Food Finds, New Dirty Dozen:  12 Food to Eat Organic and The Clean 15: Foods You Don't Have to Buy Organic.