Snikiddy Snack Coupon

One of the new Mambo Sprouts coupons is a $1 off coupon for Snikiddy Snacks.

View this coupon and others at Mambo Sprouts

Yes To Blueberries

Sign up for Plum District HERE

Then you can snag this deal for Yes To Products.
The deal is $15 for $35 of Yes To Blueberries products.
And with special promo code LABORDAY2012 you can get 20% off, making it $12 for $35.

Please read the details before purchasing.

View the deal HERE

Free Sample for Organic Beauty Products

Hip2Save has just posted a deal to score 4 different freebies for organic beauty products courtest of Organic  Spa Magazine.

No point in reinventing the wheel.... visit Hip2Save to get these freebies

You need to fill out the form for each freebie--- so 4 times.
Plus confirm in your email.

Thanks Hip 2 Save! I love getting free stuff in the mail.

Top Ten Lists: The Best and Worse Lipsticks for Lead

The FDA has deemed lead in our lipstick to be safe since it's not meant for consumption.
And there is no safe level of lead for children, whether it's consumed or not.

Exposure to lead can cause a range of problems from brain and blood disorders,  kidney failure, nervous system disorders,  lower IQ, miscarriage in women, and lower fertility in men.

And even though lipstick is not made for consumption they estimate that a woman who regularly wears make up will consume up to 7 pounds of lipstick in her lifetime!

Here are the Top Ten Offenders -- the lipsticks containing the MOST lead.
(notice that these are also the most heavily advertised brands- interesting to note)


The FDA tested and found the lipsticks containing the most lead (measured in parts per million) are:

1. Maybelline Color Sensational, Pink Petal (7.9 ppm)

2. L'Oreal Colour Riche, Volcanic, (7.0 ppm)

3. NARS Semi-Matte, Red Lizard (4.93 ppm)

4. Cover Girl Queen Collection, Ruby Remix, (4.92 ppm)

5. Nars Semi-Matte, Funny Face (4.89 ppm)

6. L'Oreal Colour Riche, Tickled Pink (4.45 ppm)

7. L'Oreal Intensely Moisturizing Lipcolor, Heroic (4.41 ppm)

8. Cover Girl Continuous Color, Warm Brick (4.28 ppm)

9. Maybelline Color Sensational, Mauve Me (4.23 ppm)

10. Stargazer Lipstick, #103 (4.12 ppm)

Read the entire article on Yahoo! HERE

www.thedailygreen.com has posted the TOP TEN LEAD FREE Lipsticks, as researched by
The Campaign For Safe Cosmetics


 TOP TEN LEAD FREE

Brand: Avon
Name/Shade: Ultra Color Rich Cherry Jubilee
Price: $6.50

Brand: The Body Shop
Name/Shade: Lip Color Garnet
Price: $12


Brand: Clinique
Name/Shade: Long Last Lipstick Merlot
Price: $14

Brand: Dior
Name/Shade: Replenishing Lip Color Red Premiere
Price: $26

Brand: Estee Lauder
Name/Shade: Maraschino
Price: $22

Brand: MAC
Name/Shade: Matte Lipstick Viva Glam 1
Price: $14

Brand: Revlon
Name/Shade: Superlustrous Love That Red
Price: $7.49

Brand: Revlon
Name/Shade: Superlustrous Bed of Roses
Price: $7.49

Brand: Revlon
Name/Shade: Colorstay Lipcolor Red Velvet
Price: $7.49

Brand: Tarte
Name/Shade: Inside Out Vitamin Lipstick
Price: $22

I am surprised I don't see any organic lip sticks on the list. Maybe there aren't any? Maybe they were excluded from the tests? Have you found an organic lipstick you love????

It's about Prevention.

Thanks Courtney!

Photo from Dr. Mark Hyman's facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/drmarkhyman

New Mambo Sprouts Coupons

September is on it's way.
That means a lot of the coupons currently available will expire and new coupons will arrive.

Check your favorite sites to snag the good ones.

coupons.com
smartsource.com
wholefoods.com
coupons.target.com

Check out Mambo Sprouts Coupons HERE

FREE Sample Bare Naked Granola

Target is offering a FREE sample of Bare Naked Granola.

I love getting little freebies in the mail.
It makes it so much easier to collect the bills from the mail box.

Get your sample HERE

Organic and Natural Meats Coupon from Applegate

$1 off 1 Applegate Meats Product

It's nice to have a few things in the freezer for those days when you wish dinner would make itself.

Thanks Organic Deals!

Earthbound Farms $0.75 off Organic Carrots

Sign up for Earthbound Farm's Take an Organic Step Forward and get daily emails with steps to eat better. Many of the daily emails include great coupons like this one.

$0.75 off Organic Carrots

Seventh Generation Coupons

Seventh Generation has teamed up with Real Simple in the Clean House Challenge.
Take a walk through the house and collect a coupon in each room!

Take the Challenge HERE to print coupons

NURSERY:  $2.00/2 Seventh Generation Home Care Coupon
(laundry, dishwashing, or household cleaners)

KITCHEN: $0.50 Seventh Generation Dish Coupon
(dish liquid, dishwasher powder or dishwasher gel)

BEDROOM : $2.00/2 Seventh Generation Home Care Coupon
(laundry, dishwashing, or household cleaners)

BATHROOM: $0.75 Seventh Generation Cleaners Coupon

LAUNDRY ROOM: $1.50 Seventh Generation Laundry Detergent Coupon and $0.75 Laundry Additive Coupon

Thanks Organic Deals

Today ONLY $10 off a min. $10 purchase from The Honest Company

TODAY ONLY get $10 off your purchase when you spend $10 or more at The Honest Company.

Use code:

FBLOVE10OFF

Shipping is $6.95 and does not count towards yours $10 off.

These are nice eco friendly goods and several are certified organic, so browse around and see what you can find.



Thanks Organic Deals.

Bumkins: $25 for $50 Plum District Deal Green Baby Goods

Click HERE to join Plum District



$25 for $50 worth of products at Bumkins

Green goods for babies and toddlers

THE NITTY GRITTY:

• May not be applied to taxes & shipping
• May not be combined with other offers
• Limit 1 voucher per transaction
• Expires 02/27/13

Fleischmann's Yeast Coupons

I know a lot of you make your own bread. I'm not quite there yet, but I do make my own pizza dough.
I haven't been able to find an organic yeast, so I am still buying Fleischmann's. Here are some coupons:

I'm a jerk- but I'm a jerk with chickens

I've been on the market for some cheap chickens. The good ones are about $25 a piece. And you know me, I can't do that. So I found a man getting rid of 5 chickens for $20 -- total!

He had purchased the chickens for his son for his birthday and a year later the son was ready for a new pet. However.

When we came to pick up the chickens the boy became increasingly upset and finally he ran back into the house crying.

I'm a jerk.

I have chickens. I saved $105.

And I'm a jerk.

Nature's Path Waffle Coupon

Sprouts has a new coupon for Nature's Path Waffles.
Thanks to Healthy Life Deals for letting me know about it.

Print your coupon HERE

Prop 37 Some thoughts on Labeling Genetically Modified Foods

California Prop 37 would require food companies to put a label on food that contain GMO's.

If it is a single food item, like a banana, a small sign on the shelf would have to indicate that it is genetically modified. If it is a processed food, like a cookie, the package would have to say, "Made with Genetically Modified Ingredients."

Prop 37 does not require warning labels.

 It won't have to tell you "This product is made with GMO's that might explode your kidneys. I mean, it explodes the organs of bugs, but we don't know if it is hurting your organs, because the FDA doesn't make us do long term studies and it's better for our profit margin if we don't find out the answer."

It won't tell you, "This product may cause you to develop food intolerances or allergies that you've never had before because your body won't know how to recognize or process our altered food."

It won't tell you, "GMO's are heavily contaminated with pesticides that are so powerful they have been found in the placenta."

It won't tell you, "GMO's are so highly resistant to normal pesticides and bugs now that they require ultra pesticides that have resulted in ultra bugs. Nature finds a way, so we just keep making stronger poison."

It will ONLY tell you that the food you are about to eat contains a GMO.

It will be small and discreet. It will not educate you on what a GMO is or it's potential health concerns.

So WHY are so many companies spending millions of dollars to keep these few tiny words off labels?

They are so afraid if you realize what you are eating you won't eat it anymore.

There is NO OTHER REASON.

They claim it will raise the price of foods. Not true. They change labels all the time to introduce holidays, new flavors, change ingredients, etc etc. This is in their budget. It's not going to increase anything. And if GMOs really aren't any different from non-GMOs (as they claim) there shouldn't be any difference in their growth and harvesting, so it shouldn't cost any more to produce.

They claim it will hurt the poor. Not true. I have been able to switch over to 80% organic and I haven't changed my budget one cent. Give the poor some credit. If you are saying the poor only know how to eat bad quality processed boxed food, then you are insulting a great number of intelligent people. 

They claim it will increase frivolous lawsuits. Perhaps. If you continue to lie to the public and poison us, we will probably sue you. I just don't see how that's my fault though. I'm pretty sure it's yours. What you are actually saying is you don't want to pay for your actions or accept responsibility for putting dangerous food on the market.

They claim this is a ploy by organic farmers to sabatoge the mainstream food supply. The mainstream food supply is high fat, high salt, highly processed, and linked to obesity, diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, heart disease, heart attack, attention deficit, neurological disorders and more. It's time we attacked our "mainstream food supply". It's time we said NO MORE. We need to demand good food. REAL FOOD. Food with accountability. In addtion, there are so many more companies besides organic farmers who are supporting this prop, as well as many medical groups, associations, and individuals.

If GMO's really were exactly the same as non-GMO's, they wouldn't care about a few words on label. 

They would be proud to identify their food. 

Do not fall for their propoganda.

If you see something about this Prop you would like me to explore and explain please pass it on.

I am happy to do it.

Companies and Organizations saying YES to 37

The List of Companies that have donated to stop Prop 37

California Right to Know Official Website

Common Kindness Coupons - new TruWhip Coupon

Common Kindness is a great site to check before you head out shopping. It's always got a nice little list of printable coupons for natural, organic, gluten free, coupons.

They just released a new one for TruWhip Topping. This is a natural equivalent to Cool Whip.

I, however, tend to make my own with heavy cream. I haven't been able to find organic heavy cream though, so maybe this is even healthier than mine?

Print the coupon HERE


thanks Healthy Life Deals

Rudi's FREE sandwich container with purchase

Wow. I love the editing work I did up there. It's real nice.
If I had an ounce more energy I would attempt to correct it.
But I don't.
Ha ha.

So if you order 3 loaves of Rudi's Organic Bread you get a FREE sandwich box with the winning design on it. I got my kids' designs in the mail already. I will try to snap a pic and show you their handy work. Did you enter one? If so, I'd like you to send your pics as well and I will put them on the blog.

Please read the instructions and FILL OUT YOUR FORM for your free sandwich box by clicking on the link.

How to Save $ Shopping at Target

I thought this was an interesting article, so I thought I would pass it on:

Yahoo! Saving Money at Target


Photo: ThinkStock

Earthbound Farms $0.75 off Organic Snacks

Print your coupon HERE

Are these new? I haven't seen these around.

$1 off Stonyfield Yotoddler Organic Yogurt

I've hear you can get a great deal at Target. I know it says Walmart on the coupon, but it is NOT a Walmart coupon. You can use this anywhere. And I suggest going somewhere other than Walmart.

Got your eyes on a Plum District Deal? Take an additional 20% off!

Use THIS LINK and get an additional 20% off any Plum District Deal to celebrate Back to School!

A few deals you might like:

$30 for $60 worth of Eco Friendly Canvas Bags  ($24 after discount)

$15 for $30 at happygreenbaby.com ($12 after discount)

$6 for a 1 yr Subscription to Vegetarian Times Magazine ($4.80 after discount)

$20 for $40 worth of all natural handmade body products ($16 after discount)

$20 for $45 of Natural Sea Salt Based skincare products ($16 after discount

Have a painting project in the works? Benjamin Moore No VOC Paint

I have a little shelf I want to paint and I've been trying to find some no VOC paint.
I am not completely green- but as the opportunities arise I have been trying to convert over to the healthier alternatives.

I was just reading in a magazine about Benjamin Moore's Natura Paint.

From their website:
Natura Waterborne Interior Paint continues Benjamin Moore's commitment to providing the most environmentally friendly paint. Natura Paint emits lower total VOCs than other national zero-VOC products on the market, all without compromise to performance or color selection. Natura is truly "Green Without Compromise®."

• Virtually odorless
• Zero VOC's
• Quick return to service
• 100% Acrylic
• Provides a durable, washable film
• Spatter-resistant
• Unlimited color selection
• Lower Total Emissions
• One hour recoat for quick return to service
• Carries the Green Promise designation
• Self-priming on most surface

AND of COURSE-- I have a coupon for you

$10 Credit PLUS 20% off at ThredUp for new customers

Sign up through THIS LINK and you will get a $10 credit into your account.
In addition use code AUGUST20 and get an additional 20% off.

Shipping is $6.95 and your credit can be used towards shipping so you can score a completely FREE clothing item for your kids.

ThredUp.com is a great site for gently used clothes for kids.

Recycling clothes is a great way to reduse your footprint.

Sign up and Shop at Thred Up

I got a dress for my daughter-- COMPLETELY FREE-- I didn't even need to put in my credit card number.
The link is my personal referral link. It's a win win.

If you sign up, feel free to leave your personal link in the comments and we can share the love.

Organic Ice Cream Coupon $1/3

You can print a coupon for $1 off 3 organic ice creams from Three Twins.
Not sure if this brand is at Trader Joe's, but I know it's at Whole Foods.




Print your coupon HERE

Thank you Organic Deals!

20% off beauty products at www.drugstore.com

If you've recently run out of a favorite beauty product, head on over to drugstore.com and snatch it up for 20% off. The deal ends tomorrow.

The Green and Natural Department also says up to 40% off select merchandise.


Free shipping on orders $25 or more.
Plus FREE Yes to Cucumber Facial Towelettes with $25 purchase as well!


Browse drugstore.com HERE

Earthbound Farms Strawberry Coupon $0.75 off

Print a coupon for organic strawberries.
Hurray!

Find it HERE

Burt's Bees Acne Product Coupon

Kiss My Face Kids Product Coupon

Go to Facebook to print a $3 off 2 Kids Products

Check it out HERE

Custom Photo Cards $0.31 each

Ink Garden has a nice promo right now: 12 cards for $3.79 shipped.
That is only $0.31 per card.
And you can make CUSTOM PHOTO cards!!
Think ahead for: Thank you cards with your adorable children on the cover, or invitations to a party, graduation thank you's, etc etc. That is an excellent price for custom photo cards.

Here are some examples from their website:
              

Stocking up on Kid's Lunches Apples and Eve Juice boxes

Click HERE for a $0.55 Coupon for Apples and Eve Juice

8 pack juice boexes or 64 oz bottle.
100% juice



It's time to start stocking the shelves to make healthy school lunches for our kiddos!

Half Price Organic Salad from San Francisco Soup Co.

Groupon has a deal today for a $10 salad for only $5.
That would make for one tasty lunch, and less than then price of a Mcdonald's Meal.

Get the details on the deal HERE

20 different locations to choose from.

Barbara's Cereal Coupon - Healthy Breakfast Coupons

Enter a Barbara's Sweepstakes and print a $1.00 off coupon for cereal.

These go on sale pretty often, so with a dollar off you should be able to hit the buy price of $1.50 or less for a box of cereal.

Print your coupon HERE

thanks Healthy Life Deals

Free Reusable Lunch Sack offer with Purchase

Buy any 2 of these products and receive a FREE Kids Konserve Lunch Sack.
Turn in the FORM plus 2 UPC codes to receive your lunch sack.
You can do this 3 times for a total of 3 FREE sacks.

Participating items:
Annie’s Homegrown (any item)
Honest Kids (8-pack carton or 64oz. bottle)
Seventh Generation (disinfectant sprays and wipes)
Stonyfield YoKids Organic Yogurt (yogurt 6-pack or 4-pack, or Squeezers)

Get the Details HERE

thank you organicdeals.com

3 New Skippy Natural Peanut Butter Coupons

These are not organic, but they are better than ordinary peanut butter.
So sometimes I will supplement with these products so that I can make the budget stretch further.

There are 3 coupons available:

0.35 off 1
0.75 off 2
1.00 off 3

Print them HERE
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Safeway curently has a deal where when you buy 4 Skippy Peanut Butters, you save an extra $2.
Print your coupons and go check out the prices at your Safeway!

Whole Foods Coconut Water Sale this Friday

Organic Jams, Jelly, Preserves from Smucker's Coupon

Here is a $0.75 off coupon for Smuckers's jams, jellies, or preserves.


Print 2
Wait for a sale.
And stock your shelf with a couple of jars of organic jelly.

With school starting, it's time to stock up on lunch supplies.

The key is to buy when it's on sale and NOT when you run out.

Sweepstakes Enter to win San Ramon Whole Foods gift cards

Local Gruv is a daily deal site for the Tri Valley Area; Dublin, Livermore, Pleasanton, etc.
They are currently doing a Facebook promo where you can win gift cards to Whole Foods in San Ramon.
They are still relatively small, which improves our odds of winning.

In fact, I won another sweepstakes from them just last month-- a free 1 hr massage and paraffin wax treatment.

It would be fun to use this card to buy a new product you have never tried, or to stock up on things you love.

Sign up HERE to try to win!

Pure Matters Vitamins Promo -- Free Calcium

Order anything from Pure Matters today and they will throw in a free one month supply of Calcium Citrate for healthy bones.

They have other items as cheap at $10.95. Stock up on melatonin, kids' vitamins, try a new remedy for depression or anxiety.

Explore their website HERE

Earthbound Farms $0.75 off Herb blend Salad Mix

Print your coupon HERE