Monday, April 30, 2012

End of the Month Coupons Round Up

Many coupons disappear at the end of the month to make room for the new. Here is a list of the organic and healthy coupons currently available on coupons.com. This is a new experiment, so please let me know if it works when you click on the Get Coupon button. These are affiliate links, which means we get credit when you print them. We are hoping to generate a few dollars to buy a real web address and then move on to having the means to do some awesome give aways. Thank you for supporting Green Mamas. $10.00 off any FoodSaver Appliance
$1.00 off two Greenworks Products
$1.00 off COOKING LIGHT Magazine
$2.00 off FoodSaver Heat-Seal Bag or Roll
$1.00 off 2 Wolfgang Puck Soup, Stock or Broth
$1.00 off any Alexia sweet potato item!
$1.00 off Sundown Naturals Vitamin or Supplement
$1.00 off Nature's Bounty Vitamin or Supplement
$0.75 off any Cascadian Farm product
$1.00 off 4 LARABAR or JOCALAT bars
$1.00 off one Kashi steam meal
$0.55 off on NEW Almond Plus almond milk
$1.00 off one Silk Fruit&Protein

Well if it's on Oprah it must be true! Oprah.com posts about the dangers of GMO's

Here is a lovely article on Oprah.com about GMO's.

GMO- Genetically Modified Organism
GEO- Genetically Engineered Organism


A very basic run down on GMO's:
Basically they take a real food, alter it by introducing foreign dna to be more draught resistant, or to be sterile, or to produce it's own herbicide, or to make it twice as big and slower to rot, etc etc, and then they tell you it's just the same as it was before. Well- it can't be the same as before or you wouldn't have need to change it. And I think I should get to choose if I am eating a real food or one you created in a lab. Especially since GMO's are relatively new, so we have no idea of the long term effects on our bodies and all short studies on test animals indicate that they destroy the organs, create infertility, and kill. Monsanto is the #1 producer of GMO's. They also have the US Government in the palms of their hands.

Most people think this is a fanatical crazy theory that only a few people adhere too.
But guess what?
Now Oprah agrees with me.
And the fringe group is suddenly main stream.

Thank you Oprah!

Read the full article HERE on Oprah.com

Living Social Deal: $15 for a $32 voucher for Organic Baby Products

Check out the deal on Living Social today and see if you are interested in a $32 voucher for Organic Baby Products for only $15.

The voucher is to spend at Organically Grown. They have a variety of shampoos, lotions, and apparel, as well as some cute gift sets.

If you want to try them on out an smaller scale, you can instead purchase a $20 voucher for only $10.
Orders over $50 have free shipping.

 Organic 2-in-1 Conditioning Shampoo & Baby Wash

Mother's Day Idea: Sale at Bare Essentials

New Deluxe Original SPF 15 Foundation
Now twice the size
Today only, FREE shipping on foundation

The foundation is not only on sale, it's got free shipping too.
Shop HERE


Sunday, April 29, 2012

Abe's Market Deal on Eversave

Eco-Friendly, Natural Products From Abe’s Market
Buy a $40 voucher for only $20 on Eversave today for the beautiful online store Abe's Market.
This voucher does not apply towards shipping, but if you shop sales and clearance you should be able to get a smashing good deal on some organic products.

Purchases over $49 have free shipping.
Under $49 there is a flat rate of $3.99 for shipping. Pretty cheap! Especially if you are buying heavy glass jars of chocolate sauce or soy candles.

Check out Abe's Market here and see if it appeals to you.

If so, you can purchase the Eversave Deal  HERE

Make sure to read all details of the deal before you make your purchase.

Thank you Organic Deals and Coupons


Saturday, April 28, 2012

Earth's Best Free Organic Baby Formula Sample

When you sign up for The Earth's Best Newsletter they will send you a free sample of their baby formula.

If you don't use this brand of formula, it might still be a good idea to get it, so you have something for an emergency or to donate to a Food Bank, Women's Shelter, or Natural Disaster Collection.

I expect in the future they will be issuing other coupons through their newsletter too.
If you've got a little one at home,  Sign Up HERE for the newsletter

Expect it to take 6-8 weeks for delivery.


Thanks Hip 2 Save.

Taking a Step Towards a Greener living? This will help.... literally.

Simple Shoes on sale starting at $9.99

Ten bucks for any shoe is a great price, but ten bucks for a shoe that is made from organic canvas, has organic cotton laces, and soles made from recycled materials???

Cool!

Simple Shoes starting at $9.99




Simple Kids Shoes starting at $19.99

Offered by 6pm.com FREE SHIPPING too.

Thanks Organic Coupons and Deals

Sunbelt Snacks Coupon

LIKE them on Facebook and print a coupon for $1 off 2 Sunbelt Snacks Granola.
I don't think I've ever looked at a box of Sunbelt Granola before so I am not sure how it measures up to my green standards. Anybody have an opinion?

Sunbelt Snacks $1 off 2 products




Thanks to Free Coupon Alerts for this deal.

Amazon: Organic Ketchup

Muir Glen Organic Tomato Ketchup, 24-Ounce Plastic Bottles (Pack of 12)
Amazon has another great 'Subscribe & Save' deal for ketchup right now.


You can get a 12-pack of Muir Glen Organic ketchup for $32.74 which comes out to be $2.73 per bottle for organic ketchup!

Friday, April 27, 2012

Did you notice a new sign in the juice aisle? What the heck is Prop 65 and What can I do about it?

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I was cruising down the Juice Aisle at the grocery store today.
I had a few Buy 1 Get 1 Free coupons that are due to expire this week, so I was checking to see if there was anything on sale. There wasn't. And it always better to let a good coupon expire, than it is to waste money using a good coupon.

While perusing, I noticed an alarming sign. It was a notice titled California Prop 65 Notification.
All juices containing grape or apple juice have high levels of lead.



I, of course, went home and did what anyone would do.  I googled it.

In 1986, California passed a law for the minimal amount of lead allowed in fruit juice.
Recent testing found that 85% of juices FAILED this test.
It did not matter if they were convention or organic either.
The companies were given 60 days to comply or the sign was going up.
Nobody complied and so now they must all give reasonable notice to consumers that their products contain lead.

How very disheartening.

Here is a list compiled by Jasmin Malik Chua writing for Inhabitots.com of all the offending Juice Brands:

Juices that Contain High Lead

I would try to keep these items down to a minimum if you must buy them at all.
I would also suggest considering buying a juicer and making your own juices.
Or getting the kids used to flavored waters, like adding a lemon or a few raspberries.

(yes yes, I know the pic is of orange juice and we are talking about apples and grapes. It's a stock photo. We will all survive. And a lovely thank you to freeimages.co.uk for the OJ)

Save Money by Buying In Season

Winter is over. You may start to see the price on winter greens going up.
And you should also start seeing the prices on these items listed below falling down.
I've put the price next to them that is the lowest I've seen and purchased myself.

These are all ORGANIC prices. If you see these at this price STOCK UP, or at least plan your menu around them. Most of them will freeze well.

If you've got a great buy price for the ones I missing, please comment below so I can fill it in.



  • Artichokes 
  • Asparagus    $0.99 a bundle
  • Arugula
  • Avocados      $0.50 each
  • Basil              $1.29 a bunch
  • Beets            $0.65 each
  • Blueberries   $2.99 8 oz
  • Cabbage      $0.99 a head
  • Chard
  • Cherries
  • Fava beans
  • Fennel
  • Grapefruit     $0.99
  • Green Beans
  • Green Onions
  • Kale
  • Lemons        $0.33 each
  • Morels          
  • Nectarines
  • Passion Fruit   
  • Radishes
  • Scallions
  • Strawberries $2.00 a lb
  • Tangerines    $0.99 a lb
In addition to produce, watch for these following items to also be on sale in MAY, corresponding with the various holidays:
Memorial Day: BBQ Sauce, Condiments, Charcoal, Salad Dressing, Potato Chips, Dips, Grilling Meats, Hot Dogs, Hamburger Meat, Marinade, Salad Greens, hot dog and hamburger buns, soda pop, popcicles.
Prepping for Summer: Plates, Utensils, Insect Repellant, Sunscreen, patio furniture, gardening supplies, plants, swimsuits.
Cinco De Mayo: Salsa, tortillas, tortilla chips, canned beans, spices.


Diapers.com Win Diapers for a Year

Enter on Facebook to win diapers for a year from Diapers.com
Hopefully you get to pick the brand so you can get some eco friendly diapers for your baby!

Enter the Sweepstakes HERE

60% off Select Pet and Home Care Items

I don't have a dog or cat, so I am not familiar with prices on natural pet supplies, but Vitacost.com is having a sale on pet care, so I thought I would pass on the list of items included in the sale.

View Sale Items HERE


45 Chicken Soft Chews Vitamins/Minerals/Digestive Aid
51% off
Regularly $11.99
On Sale $5.84


It looks like the majority of the sale items are actually household cleaning items. You might be able to find some sweet deals.

And don't forget, if you haven't ordered from Vitacost before, you can sign up through this link and get $10 off your first order: New Customers $10 off HERE

Possibly FREE GE Light Bulb

Energy Efficient light bulbs are a killer on the budget.
In the long run, they save you money on your electric bill.
However, that initial shock at the cash register is enough to cause whiplash as you do a double take at your bill.

Coupons.com has a $1 off coupon available.
You can PRINT it HERE

Target also has a GE light bulb coupons available. This one for $2.00 off.
You can Print that one HERE

Target has single light bulbs starting at $2.99, so using both of these coupons you can get a FREE light bulb.
Or you can use it towards a multi pack, whichever you prefer.

Even if you don't need the light bulb right now, eventually you will need it.
So grab it while it's free, stick it in your stock pile. And then when it becomes a need, you've got it on hand and   it doesn't bite the budget.


Make sure you read the details of the coupon so that you buy the right bulb.

Thursday, April 26, 2012

Green Works Deal at Target

I just got back from Target and got a sweet deal on Green Works products.

They are doing a promo right now, buy 3 qualifying Green Works products and get the 22 oz Green Works Dish Soap for free.
Cleaning wipes

Use (2) TARGET issued coupons $1 off 2 Green Works Products
Use (2) Manufacturer coupons $1 off 2 Green Works Products
For a Total of $4 off plus the free item.

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Deal Idea:
Buy 3 Green Works Cleaning wipes $2.36 each for $7.08
Get 1 Green Works Dish soap $2.29 for FREE
Minus $4.00 in coupons

Total: $3.08 for ALL FOUR ITEMS, that is $0.77 a piece!

Some stores might only let you use 1 of the Target issued coupons, each store has their own policy.
In that case, each item would be $1.02. STILL an amazing price.

I am experimenting with my own homemade cleaners, but the shelf life for homemade is a lot shorter than store bought. I like to have a few of this and that in my long term storage if I need something quick.

I bought 1 bottle of cleaning wipes and 2 window sprays. I'm having a hard time finding a recipe for homemade window cleaner that doesn't leave streaks, so this will hold me over until I've found success. My total was $3.34!!

all purpose cleaner
Thank you to The Frugal Find

Amazon.com deal on Organic Mashed Potatoes

Organic Coupons and Deals alerted me to this nice price on Edward & Sons Organic Mashed potatoes.

You can get 6 boxes for $11.83 when you choose subscribe and save.
Shipping is free with subscribe and save and can be cancelled at any time.

This makes each box less than $2.00 a piece.
Nice for when you need a last minute side dish.

Edward & Sons Organic Mashed Potatoes, Home Style, 3.5-Ounce Boxes (Pack of 6)

Rudi's Organic Flatz

Mambo Sprouts has a new coupon for Rudi's Organic Flatz


Multigrain Sandwich Flatz

From their website:
Get your kids excited to dig into a sandwich with the delicious goodness of Rudi’s Organic Bakery. Their bread is USDA Certified Organic and free of artificial ingredients, preservatives and genetically modified organisms (GMOs). Now you can make an irresistible lunch that’s good for you and your family.

Make sandwiches on the light side with Rudi's Organic Bakery's new Bagel Flatz and Sandwich Flatz. A bit less bread, but all the taste. Available in 4 certified organic varieties. 

Pretzel Crisps Coupons


Pretzel Crisps have 0% transfat and 0% saturated fat.
The ingredients on the classic Pretzel Crisp is a big fat list of only 4 things:


INGREDIENTS: Wheat Flour, Sugar, Salt, Malt Syrup.


It's a snack I can feel comfortable giving to my kids when I don't have the time to be making something from scratch or we need something less perishable.


There are 2 coupons available.
The first is from Facebook. LIKE them on Facebook and then LIKE the coupon and you get score a B1G1 Free coupon. Snag that coupon HERE


The second coupon is on coupons.com and it is for $1 off any size Pretzel Crisps.
Print the $1 off coupon HERE


OR
print the same coupon through swagbucks.com to earn points for redeeming the coupon


With these coupons your goal should be to get these bags for $0.99 or LESS.


Thank you Couponing to Disney.

Mother's Day Idea #5: Something Green -- Literally


Having green plants in your home not only brightens the spirit, but it makes you healthier too.
Plants are natural filters, cleaning your air and producing uncontaminated oxygen for you to breathe.

They are also more economical that fresh cut flowers and last a lot longer.


OSH has a coupon for 20% off one item. Good April 27-28 2012.
There are a few exclusions, but it's even good on SALE and CLEARANCE items.

Does Mom want a pretty plant? Or perhaps some gardening tools?

I think I am going to use my coupon on organic carrot seeds.

Orchard Supply & Hardware 20% off One Item Coupon




Thanks to freeimages.co.uk

Wednesday, April 25, 2012

Newman's Own Organic Coupons

Check out their website for a list of newly available coupons for Newman's Own Organic

Print Coupons HERE

Pretzels

$0.50 off Organic Pretzels
$0.50 off Chocolate Cups
$1.00 off dog food
$0.75 off Olive Oil or Balsamic Vinegar

2 Prints per coupon

Thanks Healthy Life Deals.

Food for Thought


Thanks Annette!

Whole Foods Coupons

When is the last time you checked for available coupons on Whole Foods?

Remember this coupons can be combined with Manufacturer's coupons, so you can use one of each type of coupon on the same product. If you are lucky, you get both of those on top of a sale and all the sudden Whole Foods is for the little man too!

Whole Foods Printable Coupons

$1 off Whole Foods Castille Soap
(great for making dish soap, body wash, shampoo, all purpose cleaner, etc etc.)

$0.55 off Alexia Organic Potatoes

Mother's Day Idea #4: Organic Make Up

This week at CVS, they are having a deal on Physician's Formula. You get $7 in ECBs on any purchase.
Physician's Formula Organic Mascara is only $7.99.
So you would pay $7.99 and get $7 in ECBs back, which you can then use to buy your Mother's Day card, chocolate, whatever you want to add to your gift. So it's getting $14.99 worth of stuff for only $7.99.


The Grocery Outlet also has Physician's Formula Organic Make Up on sale 75% off retail.
I just picked up a blush for $2.99, regularly $10.95.

Piece by piece, I am converting all my make up to paraben free organics.
Give Mom a gift that will help her feel beautiful inside and out.

If you want something more high end and fantastic, check out Alicia Silverstone's new Organic and Vegan line of products for Juicy Beauty. Free Shipping on Orders over $50.
Simply Flawless Pressed Powder
This pressed powder for $24.00 makes me swoon.


Do you have an organic line of make up that you are in love with? I want to hear about it!!!!

Tuesday, April 24, 2012

Not Organic--- but oh so delicious -- Tillamook Coupon!

I know I know.
It's not organic.
But I love this cheese.
And this is a great coupon.

You may need to use 75034 as your area code for the coupon to show up.

$1/1 Tillamook Cheese

No size restrictions.
Sharp Cheddar cheese

Thank you Hip 2 Save for this glorious coupon.

Stacy's Pita Chips. I love them. Don't you?

I mean really, have you ever met anyone who doesn't love Stacy's Pita Chips?
Especially with a homemade spinach and artichoke cheese dip, hot and bubbly?

Here is a nice coupon for $1 off 2 Stacy's Pita Chips from Common Kindness.

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Also on Common Kindness:

$1 off Smartfood Selects
$1 off Sabras Hummus
$0.50 off Immaculate Gluten Free Cookie Dough
$0.75 off Wholesome Sweeteners Organic Stevia
$0.75 off Wholesome Sweeteners Organic Agave
$2.00 off $10 purchase of Yes to Carrots
$1.00 off $7 purchase of Yes To Tomatoes
$0.75 off Country Choice Hot Cereal
$1.00 off Rising Moon Organic Product
$1.00 off The Natural Dentist toothpaste
$2.00 off The Natural Dentist mouthwash

Thank you Healthy Life Deals

Vitacost 1 Day Promo


Vitacost Extra Virgin Certified Organic Coconut Oil
I have purchased from Vitacost 3 or 4 times now and I have been so pleased with their products.
I got the most amazing deal on Coconut Oil, as well as specialty food items, all natural deodorant, etc etc.

If you are new to Vitacost you can get a code emailed to you for $10 off your first purchase.
If you are not new to Vitacost you can still get $10 off by referring a friend who places an order.

Today's promo is free shipping on orders over $24.00
And only $2.24 for orders under $24.00

With the $10 off code it means you can get $10 of free stuff for only $2.24, or about 76% off.
Or if you go to the $24.00 you are getting $26.24 for only $14.00 or about 45% off.
Both are great deals for these high quality products, especially if you are buying something that rarely goes on sale or never has coupons.

New customers need to sign up HERE to receive their $10 off code by Email

Read about today's promo HERE

Get an additional 10% off These Products

Deal Ideas:

dSanta Cruz Organic Peanut Butter Dark Roasted Creamy
Buy 2 Santa Cruz Organic Dark Roasted Creamy Peanut Butter
$5.12 = $10.24
Minus $10 code
$0.24 + $2.24 shipping
$2.48 for BOTH or $1.24 a piece!!!!

OR


Buy 3 Peanut Butter and Co Smooth Operator
$3.75 each = $11.25
Minus $10 code
$1.25 + $2.24 shipping
$3.49 or $1.17 a piece!!

OR

Annie's Homegrown Organic Cheddar Bunnies
Buy 1 Annie's Summer Strawberry Fruit Snacks $4.04
Buy 1 Annie's Organic Chedder Bunnies             $4.00
Buy 1 Annie's Organic  Mac and Cheese            $1.97
Total: $10.01
Minus $10 code
$0.01 plus $2.24 shipping
$2.25 for all 3 items or $.75 a piece!!!!!

All Annie's items on Vitacost
What combination can you come up with??







Mother's Day Idea #3: Organic T's

Jiffy Shirts has 50/50 Eco shirts, Organic shirts, and recycled cotton shirts available for between $3- $7 each.
Shipping is $7.97 Flat Rate or FREE for orders $59 or more.

Jiffy Shirts

It's such a great price, you might want to hit that $60 mark to get free shipping and then use the plain shirts to decorate for Grandma and Grandpa, make the kids' special shirts for their birthdays, slash them up for some rockin' Zumba shirts, or to have as a birthday party activity where everyone gets to decorate their own shirt. The ideas are endless with the many colors available.

Anvil OR428 Organic Cotton Short Sleeve Women's T-Shirt

Organic Women's $6.65


LIGHT BLUE
50.50 Eco Smart $3.35