Driscoll's Rewards Program - Receive $0.50/1 Coupon for subscribing!

Join Driscoll's Rewards Program for special discounts, recipes and other perks, just for subscribers.

As a subscriber, you'll enjoy:

• Exclusive Driscoll's promotions & discounts
• A special berry offer for your birthday
• Invitations to participate in sweepstakes offers
• Delicious berry recipes and health & wellness tips

PLUS, receive a $0.50/1 Driscoll's Coupon just for subscribing!

Thanks! Deal Seeking Mom

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Seventh Generation Rewards Program - NEW!

The Seventh Generation Rewards Program is designed to help you make the kinds of small changes that add up to a big difference  for you, your family and the environment – and we'll reward you for it! 

How does it work?

Register to earn points for completing activities you'll find listed at seventhgeneration.com/rewards.

• Sign up for the Seventh Generation Nation & Rewards program.

• Return to seventhgeneration.com/rewards to see a list of activities you can complete to earn points. Examples include:
• Pledge to save energy by switching more loads to cold water.
• Convince 3 of your friends to try a greener way of cleaning.
• Watch a short video about how Seventh Generation uses recycled materials then take a quick and easy quiz.

• Earn points when you complete each activity.

• Start redeeming your points for goods (including free products and coupons).
• $2 Discount on any Seventh Generation Paper or Baby Care item - 25 points
• Free Stonyfield Farm Organic Milk - one half-gallon of any variety, all organic and all yummy! - 50 points
• Any Annie's Homegrown Product - Free - 50 points
• Any Earthbound Farm Salad - Free - 50 points
• Seventh Generation - Free 25oz. Dish Liquid - 50 points
• Seventh Generation - Free 50oz. Liquid Laundry Detergent- 75 points     

• Or "donate" your points to the Seventh Generation Nation Fund. Once a year, the Fund will convert points to a donation to causes devoted to sustainability of families and the planet.

From time to time, Seventh Generation will also alert you to about special offers available ONLY to Seventh Generation Rewards Program members.

Thanks! Organic Deals

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

These prices are valid from June 15 thru June 21.

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.

UPDATE:  Whole Foods (Dublin) is no longer accepting stacked coupons due to a change in store management. 

One Day Deals!

This Week's Hot Deals!

These Hot Deals! are local to Whole Foods Market - Ohio locations.

Check out even more Whole Foods Market deals by visiting Your Green Helper.

CALIFORNIA Organic Blackberries
Plump, sweet-tart berries for brighter breakfasts, salads and desserts.  Packed with antioxidants.
(6 oz)
$2.99 ea
Reg. $3.99 ea

CALIFORNIA Organic Raspberries
Delicate, sweet and delicious.  Stock up at this great price and freeze for later.
(6 oz)
$2.99 ea
Reg. $3.99 ea

FROM OUR PRODUCE DEPARTMENT Organic Mixed Berry Cups
$7.99 lb
Reg. $9.99 lb

PRODUCT OF CANADA Wild-Caught Fresh Turbot Fillet
This flatfish cooks up moist and firm with a mild, sweet flavor. Great broiled with lemon and garlic.
$9.99 lb
Reg. $12.99 lb

FROM OUR BUTCHER Bone-In Beef Rib Steaks
Tender, flavorful, juicy. Add your favorite spice blend, and you’re good to grill.
$10.99
Reg. $13.99

FROM OUR BUTCHER Gourmet Beef Burgers
Seasoned and grill ready.
$3.99 lb
Reg. $5.99 lb

FROM OUR BUTCHER Pork Sausages
Freshly made in-house.
$3.99 lb
Reg. $5.99 lb

OUR OWN Mediterranean Tuna Salad
$6.99 lb
Reg. $8.99 lb

RAINBOW RESEARCH Baby Body Care Lotion, Shampoo or Body Wash
(8 oz)
$3.99 ea
Reg. $6.49 ea

PURE ESSENCE Ionic-Fizz Calcium Plus
(7 oz)
$15.99 ea
Reg. $22.99 ea

ANNIE’S HOMEGROWN Graham Crackers
(7.5 oz)
2 for $5
Reg. $3.49 ea

NATURE’S PATH Cereal
(10.6 – 14 oz)
2 for $6
Reg. $4.19 – $4.49 ea
$1/2 Manuf. Coupon available here
$1/2 Whole Foods Coupon available here

R.W. KNUDSEN Organic Juice
(32 fl oz)
2 for $6
Reg. $4.39 ea
$1/1 Manuf. Coupon available here
$0.75/1 Manuf. Coupon available here

EARTH’S BEST Chicken Nuggets
(8 oz)
$3.49 ea
Reg. $4.99 ea
$1/2 Manuf. Coupon available here

NATURE’S PATH Organic Frozen Waffles
(7.5 oz)
3 for $7
Reg. $3.39 ea
$1/2 Whole Foods Coupon available here

ANNIE’S NATURALS Salad Dressing
(8 fl oz)
2 for $6
Reg. $3.99 ea


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Environmental Working Group's 2011 Shopper's Guide to Pesticides in Produce

Environmental Working Group's 2011 Shopper's Guide to Pesticides in Produce Helps Cut Consumer Pesticide Exposure.

This is the Seventh Addition of this 2011 Shopper's Guide including:

The Dirty Dozen

Clean 15

Sign up to download a pdf version of the guide here.

Dirty Dozen
Buy these organic.

1.  Apples
2. Celery
3. Strawberries
4. Peaches
5. Spinach
6. Nectarines
7. Grapes
8. Sweet bell peppers
9. Potatoes
10. Blueberries
11. Lettuce
12. Kale/collard greens

Clean15
Lowest in Pesticides.

1. Onions
2. Corn
3. Pineapples
4. Avocado
5. Asparagus
6. Sweet peas
7. Mangoes
8. Eggplant
9. Cantaloupe
10. Kiwi
11. Cabbage
12. Watermelon
13. Sweet potatoes
14. Grapefruit
15. Mushrooms

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Sustainable Saturday - Suburban Gardening with Children: Rain Barrels

One of my goals for this summer is to reduce the "spike" in our water bill during the summer months.  This "spike" is primarily due to watering our garden.  We have a rain barrel installed at one of our downspouts which collects roughly 1/4 of the rain water off our roof.  Currently the rain barrel is connected to a soaker hose which is in the planting bed close to it.  Running the water from the rain barrel out to my garden will require burying a hose beneath the ground.  Should be an interesting venture and I hope that my efforts will pay off in that our water bill will remain relatively constant throughout the year.  

Want to know more about Rain Barrels? 

If you have not already, you should check out National Geographic's Green Guide.   You can sign up for the Green Guide's Monthly E-Newsletter which is the only way to receive this terrific publication.  They have an entire section on their site; Buying Guides. 

Interested in installing a rain barrel?  Check out their Rain Barrel Buying Guide.

What to Look For:

While rainwater may not always be safe to drink, it can be used for a variety of other applications—from watering your lawn and flower beds to washing cars or driveways. And depending on your state and local laws, you may be able to use rainwater for some household graywater uses, like toilets and showers.

A rain barrel is essentially a large tank with a spigot that sits under your home’s gutter downspout to harvest rainwater from your roof. You can make one for just a few dollars, or you can purchase a basic model for around $50 to $100. A more decorative model will cost upwards of $300.

Here are a few tips to keep in mind:

• Safety: Rain barrels hold 50-plus gallons of water, so be sure the tank is both child- and animal-proof.

• Handling overflow: Look for rain barrels with an overflow valve that kicks in when the barrel reaches capacity.

You can read the rest of the article here.

Rain Barrels have become more mainstream in recent years and can be purchased at a variety of retailers.  Be sure to check out options at Home Depot,  Generation Green (Columbus, Ohio) and  Rain Brothers LLC (Columbus, Ohio)  just to name a few.  There are also lots of great online retailers such as Gardener's Supply.  

Photo Credit:  Photograph by Paul Thompson/Photolibrary

This post was originally published by Saving Family Green in May 2010.

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

These prices are valid from June 8 thru June 14.

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.

UPDATE:  Whole Foods (Dublin) is no longer accepting stacked coupons due to a change in store management. 

One Day Deals!

Friday Only... Come get your 30-40 ct Wild Caught (previously frozen) Sea Scallops! $9.99/lb regularly $13.99.

This Week's Hot Deals!

These Hot Deals! are local to Whole Foods Market - Ohio locations.

Check out even more Whole Foods Market deals by visiting Your Green Helper.

MEXICO Organic Seedless Red Grapes
Sweet from the vine and at a great price. Super portable for picnics, hikes or office nibbling.
$2.99 lb
Reg. $3.99 lb

NORTH CAROLINA Blueberries
These sweet, juicy berries are fresh in from North Carolina. Jazz up everything from cereal to salads to
angel food cake.
(1 pint)
$2.99 ea
Reg. $3.99 ea

ARGENTINA Organic Packham Pears
$1.49 lb
Reg. $2.49 lb

FROM OUR BUTCHER Seasoned Turkey Burgers
We grind this flavorful meat daily and form them into grill-ready burgers. From birds raised on a 100% vegetarian diet with no antibiotics ever.
$3.99 lb
Reg. $5.99 lb

FROM OUR BUTCHER St. Louis-Style Pork Spareribs
Meaty, outrageously tasty ribs. Cook low and slow until meltingly tender, then finish with your favorite sauce.  Raised on a vegetarian diet, no antibiotics ever.
$4.49 lb
Reg. $5.99 lb

FROM OUR BUTCHER Air-Chilled Chicken Breast Cutlets
$5.99 lb
Reg. $7.49 lb

THREE BEANS Whole Bean Coffee
Exclusive everyday value! In light,
medium or dark roast.
(13 – 14 oz)
$4.49 ea

COLOMBIA Whole Trade™ Gerbera Daisies
(15-stem bunch)
$9.99ea
Reg. $12.99 ea

KETTLE FOODS Potato Chips
(14 oz)
2 for $7
Reg. $4.99 ea

SANTA CRUZ Organic Lemonade
(32 fl oz)
2 for $3
Reg. $3.39 ea

ZEVIA Soda
Nature’s answer to diet soda.
(6 pack, 12 fl oz)
$4.29 ea
Reg. $5.99 ea

BACK TO NATURE Trail Mix
(9.5 – 10.5 oz)
2 for $10
Reg. $6.99 ea
$1/1 Whole Foods Coupon available here

GARDEN OF LIFE Raw Protein
A raw, vegan, certified organic protein.
(622 grams)
$21.99 ea
Reg. $39.99 ea

FAGE Greek Yogurt
(17.6 oz)
$2.99 ea
Reg. $4.49 ea

SAMBAZON Açai Power Caps
A powerful source of antioxidants.
(60 caps)
$9.99 ea
Reg. $19.99 ea

FUNCTION DRINKS Energy Drinks
(16.9 oz)
3 for $4
Reg. $1.99 ea

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Sustainable Saturday - Suburban Gardening with Children: Storing Seeds for Next Year

Storing seeds has been something I haven't taken much care with in the past.  This year, after reading Square Foot Gardening, I decided to store seeds for future use in recycled baby food jars for next year's garden.  I am storing the seeds in the refrigerator to keep them at a constant temperature year round. 

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Keep vegetable seeds like beets, cucumbers and radishes for up to 10 years in airtight containers.

Read more: How to Store Garden Seeds | eHow.com http://www.ehow.com/how_2045592_store-garden-seeds.html#ixzz1OHMpJKCz

How to Store Garden Seeds

• You can store vegetable seeds and annual seeds for 2 to 3 years in a cool area with little moisture.

• Keep vegetable seeds like beets, cucumbers and radishes for up to 10 years in airtight containers.

Here is an update on our Suburban Family Garden utilizing the Square Foot Gardening method:

Above pictured is our raised garden bed fully planted.  Included in this 4 foot x 8 foot raised garden bed are:

• Lettuce
• 4 Types of Peppers
• Parsley
• Onions
• Broccoli
• Green Beans (Pole)
• Carrots
• Radishes
• Spinach
• Tomatoes (Beefsteak &  Small Yellow)
• Basil
• Snap Peas 

Included in this 4 foot x 8 foot garden bed are:

• Eggplant
• Beans (Bush)
• Beans (Pole)
• Cucumbers

Included in this 4 foot x 8 foot garden bed are:

• Broccoli
• Zucchini
• Basil
• Tomatoes (Beefsteak & Roma)

Read other posts in this Suburban Gardening with Children Series: 

Sustainable Saturday - Raised Garden Beds 

Sustainable Saturday - Planting from Seeds

Sustainable Saturday - Square Foot Gardening

Sustainable Saturday - Planning for our Garden 2011

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