Coupons.com

Head over to coupons.com and print out the new Easter candy coupons, they won't last long.

.75 off Goldfish crackers
1.00 off 2 bags nestle eggs
1.00 off 2 bags of wonka candies

There is also quite a few dog/cat food and treat coupons right now!

How can I tell if my produce is organic?

When shopping at an everyday supermarket, it is sometimes very hard to tell if you are truly getting an organic product,here is the know....

PLU codes have been used since the early 1990's, these codes are used for bulk produce and other items such as nuts and herbs.

Look for the sticker on the produce, a PLU sticker with 4 digits means that it is not organic; a PLU sticker with 5 digits, beginning with the number 9 means it is organic!

I hope this helps as so many markets are trying harder to stock organic items!

Want to go Organic??

Try easing into it!!!!

I have a few tips that might help. For example, for foods, pick a product or two that excite you. Try those first. Pick something your kids eat the most of.
If you have a baby or toddler use organic diapers. Start buying organic baby food or dairy.
If you have a pet, consider pine, wheat or corn based liter instead of clay based.
Use a more natural sweetner. Buy local honey and try using it. It supports local farmers and the environment. My two fav ways to use honey is in a cup of hot tea and with biscuits! Yum!
Go organic when buying makeup or beauty treatments. It is good for your skin.
Try to avoid using plastic containers and cutlery. Anything made with plastic starts as oil and never degrades. (that is my lesson of the day, I was not aware of that fact)

So, if you are wanting to go organic totally or just easing into, wanting to try out a few products or tips...hope this helps!

Blessings

My family and I had the great pleasure of seeing a great youth band at church this week. They are a group of 5 young people with enthusiasm, love for the lord and what they are doing. They are Captive Free!!! I feel our whole church was blessed to have them perform. This was the highlight of our past week.

Rejoice in the Lord always,and again, I say Rejoice.
Phillippians 4:4

Weekly Menu

Breakfasts
Honey Bran and Poppy Seed Muffins
Biscuits with honey
Bananas
Sunday: Eggs, Bacon and Toast
Coffee, apple and orange juices and milk

Lunches
Sat. Bagels with cream cheese
Sun. Hot dogs, chili, shredded cheese
Mon. Chicken salad, crackers
Tues. Lunch at school
Wed. leftovers
Thurs. cheese/eggs in warm tortillas
Fri. lunch at mom's

Dinner
Sat. Pork roast with carrots and potatoes
Sun. Dinner out
Mon. Shrimp with noodles, cream of broccoli (my homemade specialty)
Tues. Chicken, broccoli augratin rice, biscuits
Wed. Beef and noodles, with cream of mushroom, fresh corn
Thurs. Turkey with gravy and mashed potatoes, green beans
Fri. Chili with shredded cheese, crackers

Snacks
Yellow delicious organic apples
Fat free caramel dip
celery with peanut butter
red grapes
lowfat pretzels

Coupon Inserts 2/28/10

We can expect up to 2 coupon inserts in the newspaper this Sunday, 1 RedPlum and 1 SmartSource.

We are so excited!!

We just got chosen to review books from Book Sneeze! We have chosen this as our first book to review! Can't wait to read and post about this book as it is part of the Christian Encounters Series!

Will keep you posted!!

National Strawberry Day 2/27

Did you know we have a National Strawberry Day? It is just 2 days away!

In honor of this special day, I have a great Strawberry Butter recipe that is easy and oh so delicious!

1 pint of Strawberries
Washed and stemmed
1 tablespoon lemon juice
3/4 cup honey

In a blender, whirl berries to a smooth consistency. Measure 2 cups into medium sauce pan. Add remaining ingredients and bring to a boil, simmer for 25 min., stirring occasionally. Cool. This is a pourable butter, so tasty on pancakes!

If your kids are anything like my daughter, you will be making this alot!

Enjoy!

Current Walmart Deals 2/24

Rimmel Extra Super Lash Mascara $2.97
Use $3/1 March All You Magazine
FREE!!

Del Monte Canned Fruit $1.25
$1/5 1/27 RP
$1.05 each

Planters Big Nut Bars $2.79
$1/1 2/21 SS
$1.78

Uncle Ben's Whole Grain Brown Rice $1.87
$1/1 2/21 RP
.89 final price

Martha White Muffin Mix .78
.55/2 2/14 RP
.50 wyb 2

Grocery Time Saver

Try to write out your grocery list as to where things are located in your store. I know the 2 stores we shop most for groceries is Kroger and Meijer and to make out the list by aisle (especially with kids in tow) is so much easier and will save you time! This also works well when you need and want to stick to your list.

TARGET DEAL ALERT

Target has Kraft Block and Shredded Cheese on sale for $2.00
Use $1/2 from 1/24 insert and $1 Target printable coupon
.50 final price

Walgreens 2/21

Walgreen's Deals This Week:

Trident Layers .99
75 cents off coupon 2/7 SS
.24 each after coupon

Charmin 6 Big Rolls $3.49
25 cents off coupon 2/7 P&G
3.24 final price

Mentos Gum 99cents
.55 cents of coupon 2/21 SS
.44 each after coupon

Lemonheads Theater Box Candy 49 cents! WOW!

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