Holistic Moms Network Monthly Meetings

The 1st Monday of the month is our regular group in St. Francis at 6:30pm. Come check us out for free to see if you want to join. HolisticMoms.org
Aug 1st - Bullying
Sept 12th - Making Your Dollar Greener
Oct 3rd - National HMN Open House
Nov 7th - Ladies, Meet Your Hormones!
Dec 5th - Cloth Diapering and Baby Wearing

The 2nd Saturday of the month is our Breastfeeding group in St. Francis at 10:30am.

Every Thursday at 10am we have a playgroup. Come meet some great moms and kids!

Saturday, July 30, 2011

Future Green closing sale

Future Green is an awesome eco, green, organic, fair trade store in Bay View. Sadly they will be closing the end of August. FutureGreen.net Below is an e-mail from the owners about what is on sale.




We will begin our store closing sales this week with great buys on already
marked down clothing.  15% off our best selections and 40% off already
marked down clothes for over 70% savings!!!

10% off jewelry  & Fair Trade

15% off Cleaning Supplies Stock up now!!!

Shop early to get the best selections before they are gone!!!

Café Tarragon with be running these specials:

Stuffed Summer Chicken Pita just $4.50!!!

1/2 Priced Organic German Beers while they last!!!


If you know of anyone interested in buying Future Green/ Café Tarragon
please contact us ASAP!

Swee & Lisa Sim
2352 S  Kinnickinnic, Milwaukee
414-294-4300
Email at: lisa@futuregreen.net

Thursday, July 28, 2011

Whole Food Deals for 7/27 to 8/2

Sorry I have not posted in a while...life is busy as always! :)

Here are the Whole Foods deals from The Thrifty Mama.

Here are the Whole Foods deals for the week of July 27 – August 2, 2011. Remember….
  • Some stores allow you to stack manufacturer coupons with store coupons.
  • Buy a case and get a 10% discount.
  • Bring your bags for .10 cents off your order per bag.
  • Prices and deals will sometimes vary by store.
Check out the current Whole Foods Printable Coupons.  Sales, coupon policies and available items will vary by store.  Please call your store to confirm and/or check your local ad.

Friday, July 29, 2011 only

  • Coho Wild Alaska Salmon Fillets $8.99/lb

Meat Deals

  • Bells and Evans Boneless Chicken Breast $4.99/lb (Save $1)
  • Black Cherry Pork Robs $6.99/lb (Save $4)
  • MSC Cod Fillet $8.99/lb (Save $4)

Grocery Deals

  • Crave Brothers Mozzarella Ovoline $7.99/lb (Save $2)
  • Kettle Foods Baked Potato Chips 4 oz 2/$4 (Save $1.98)
  • One with Nature Bar Soaps 7 oz 2/$6 (Save $2.98)
  • Organic Heirloom Tomatoes $4.99/lb (Save $1)
  • Organic Yellow Flesh Nectarines $2.49/lb (Save $1)
  • Red Cherries $3.99/lb (Save $1)
  • Santa Cruz Lemonade 32 oz $0.99 (Save $2)
  • Sequel Naturals 25% off
  • Three Sisters Cereal 12-15.5 oz 3/$5 (Save $5.47)

Coupon Deals

Back to Nature Cookies & Crackers $3.19
-$1/1 any Back to Nature product (Whole Foods coupon) AND
-$1/2 any Back to Nature Cookie and Cracker
-$1/1 any Back To Nature Cookie or Cracker product (Recyclebank coupon only 30 pts right now! Limit 3 per week.)
= as low as $1.19 each after coupons
Earthbound Farms Organic Salads $4.99
-$2/2 any Earthbound Farms products (Recyclebank coupon only 25 pts right now!)
= $3.99 each after coupon wyb 2
Imagine Foods Almond Dream 32 oz 2/$4 (Save $1.98)
-$1/1 Gluten-Free Select products including Imagine Dream products (sign-up required)
= $1 each after coupon

Kashi Frozen Entrees psa $4.99
-$2/1 any Kashi product (Recyclebank coupon 125 pts)
-$0.75/1 Kashi Frozen Entrée or Pizza Product
= as low as $2.99 each after coupon
Kashi TLC Pita Chips $3.29
-$2/1 any Kashi product (Recyclebank coupon 125 pts)
-$1/1 Kashi TLC Pita Crisps (IE)  Printable (FF)
= as low as $1.29 each after coupon
Naked 100% Coconut Water 11.2 oz $1.99
-$1/1 Naked Juice Coconut Water
= $0.99 each after coupon
Stonyfield Frozen Yogurt 16oz $2.99
-$1/1 Stonyfield Frozen Yogurt, pint (Whole Foods coupon)
-$0.50/1 any Stonyfield Organic Ice Cream or Frozen Yogurt, pint
= $1.49 each after coupons
Stonyfield Organic Yogurt 32 oz $3.69
-$0.75/1 Stonyfield Organic 0% fat, Low Fat or Whole Milk Yogurt 32 oz (Whole Foods coupon)
-$0.50/1 Stonyfield Organic Yogurt 32 oz
= $2.44 each after coupons
Let us know if you find any other great deals at Whole Foods!

Monday, July 11, 2011

Holistic Moms Network 1 day celebration!

To honor HMN's new milestone of 10,000 Facebook fans, we want to offer everyone an opportunity to join the Holistic Moms Network community and reach out in real life to other parents and caregivers, locally, face-to-face, and virtually. In honor of this opportunity, we're offering a huge discount off our annual membership fee (nearly 25% off!) for ONE DAY ONLY on Tuesday, July 12th, 2011. From 12:01 am to 11:59 pm EST, July 12th, you can join HMN (or renew your membership) for just $35 per year and connect with parents in your area, in real life and online, and find vital support for your parenting journey. Just use Coupon Code HMNFB10 to join or renew. Here's the link for membership http://membership.holisticmoms.org/ . Even if your membership doesn't expire for a couple months, you can still renew and the new year will be added on to your membership.

Don't miss this great 1 day deal!

Wednesday, May 11, 2011

Whole Food Deals for 5/11 to 5/17

Here are the Whole Foods deals for the week of May 11-17, 2011. Remember….
  • Some stores allow you to stack manufacturer coupons with store coupons.
  • Buy a case and get a 10% discount.
  • Bring your bags for .10 cents off your order per bag.
  • Prices and deals will sometimes vary by store.
Check out the current Whole Foods Printable Coupons.  Sales, coupon policies and available items will vary by store.  Please call your store to confirm and/or check your local ad.

Meat Deals

  • Boneless Rib Eye Steak $13.99/lb (Save $2)
  • Breakfast Sausage $4.99/lb (Save $2)
  • Plainville Honey Roasted Turkey $8.99/lb (Save $1)
  • Seared Bay Scallop and Shrimp Sushi $6.99 each (Save $1)
  • Southern Spicy Chicken Breast $8.99/lb (Save $3)
  • Wild Royal Red Shrimp 26-35 ct $11.99/lb (Save $2)

Grocery Deals

  • Bell and Evans Chicken Nuggets 12 oz $5.99 (Save $1)
  • Blackberries 1/2 pint 2/$6 (Save $1.98)
  • Broccoli, organic $2.49/lb (Save $1)
  • Green Snap Beans, organic $2.49/lb (Save $1.50)
  • Laurel Hill 40% Reduced Fat Potato Chips 5 oz $1.59 (Save $1.40)
  • Naked Coconut Water 11.2 oz $1.69 (Save $0.50)
  • Siggi’s Icelandic Style Yogurt 6 oz $1.69 (Save $0.50)
  • Volvic Natural Spring Water 1.5 liter $1.89 (Save $1.10)

Coupon Deals

Alexia Sweet Potato Fries 20 oz $3.69 (Save $1)
-$1/2 Alexia Frozen Products 4/3/2011 SS Insert (exp 5/15/2011)
-$1/1 Alexia Frozen Product
-$1/1 Alexia Frozen Product
= as low as $2.69 each after coupon
Back to Nature Granola Bars $3.99
-$1/1 any Back to Nature Product (Whole Foods coupon)
= $2.99 each after coupon
Back to Nature Organic Macaroni & Cheese $1.79
-$1/1 any Back to Nature Product (Whole Foods coupon)
= $0.79 each after coupon
Back to Nature Sandwich Cremes and Cookies $2.69 (Save $0.80)
-$1/1 any Back to Nature Product (Whole Foods coupon) AND
-$1/1 any Back to Nature Cookie or Cracker (Recyclebank coupon 60 pts)
= $0.69 each after coupons
Cascadian Farm Granola Bars $3.29
-$1/1 any Cascadian Farm Organic Cereal or box of Granola Bars (Whole Foods coupon)
= $2.29 each after coupon
Cascadian Farm Multi Grain Cereal Squares 13 oz $3.50
-$1/1 any Cascadian Farm Organic Cereal or box of Granola Bars (Whole Foods coupon)
= $2.50 each after coupon
DeLallo Pasta $1.98
-$1/2 any DeLallo Pasta, Organic Whole Wheat or Organic (Whole Foods coupon) AND
-$1/2 any DeLallo Organic Whole Wheat Pasta
= $0.98 each after coupons wyb 2
Izze Sparkling Juice 4 pack $3.89 (Save $1.80)
-$1/1 Izze Sparkling Juice 4 pack
-$1/1 Izze Esque 4 pack (if included)
= $2.89 each after coupon
Kashi Whole Planet Foundation Cereals $3.99
including: Simply Maize, Indigo Morning or 7 Whole Grain Flakes
-$1/2 any Kashi Whole Planet Foundation Cereals (Whole Foods coupon) AND
-$2/1 any Kashi product (Recyclebank coupon 125 pts)
= $2.49 each after coupons wyb 2
Kettle Brand TIAS! Tortilla Chips 8 oz $3.19
-$1/1 any Kettle Brand TIAS! Tortilla Chips 8 oz (Whole Foods coupon) AND
-$1/2 Kettle Brand TIAS! Tortilla Chips
= $2.19 each after coupons wyb 2
Nature’s Path Granola Bars $3.89
-$1.50/2 Nature’s Path Granola Bars, box (Whole Foods coupon)
= $3.14 each after coupon
Stonyfield Organic Oikos Greek Yogurt 16 oz $4.49
-$1/1 any Stonyfield Organic Oikos Greek Yogurt 16 oz cup (Whole Foods coupon) AND
-$0.50/1 Stonyfield Oikos Organic Greek Yogurt 16 oz
= $2.99 each after coupons
Stonyfield Organic Frozen Yogurt, pint $3.99
-$1/1 any Stonyfield Organic Frozen Yogurt Pint (Whole Foods coupon) AND
-$0.50/1 Stonyfield Organic Ice Cream or Frozen Yogurt
= $2.49 each after coupons
Tazo Iced Tea $1.25
-$0.50/1 any Tazo Iced Tea Bottles (Whole Foods coupon)
= $0.75 each after coupon
Think Bar 4/$5 -$0.50/1 any thinkThin or thinkThin crunch bar (Whole Foods coupon)
= $0.75 each after coupon

Thanks for this awesome list TheThriftyMama.com!

Tuesday, May 3, 2011

2 Awesome Gluten Free sample companies!

I was at the Gluten and Allergy Free Expo this Sunday working a booth for HMN. We just found out our son probably has a Gluten issue so I was excited to go and try some samples. I tried tons of yummy foods! I wanted to let all of you know about 2 great companies that I found.
 
GoPicnic. www.gopicnic.com They are individually boxed lunches/meals. They have no HFCS, MSGs, artificial colors or trans fats. They have several Gluten Free options. The don't require refrigeration. They are perfect for lunches, traveling, picnicking etc. They had a SUPER good deal on them so I bought a bunch. It is a good way to try new foods too! :) I am going to take a few on our plane trip to Boston in a few weeks. I just went to their website and they are having a sale on several of the gluten free ones. Also there is a contest (and coupon code) if you like them on Facebook.
 
GFree Connect. http://www.gfreeconnect.com/ This company sends you a care package every 3 months with GF samples and coupons. It was a more than half full paper shopping bag of samples plus a stack of coupons!! It is $30 plus shipping each quarter. (He said shipping is like $12)
 
"Each package will include approximately 25 gluten free items to sample, plus valuable coupons - some for free or heavily discounted items, professional/ organization information like celiac centers, health care professionals, support groups, and more. Each quarterly care package will contain different items, so you will enjoy tasting different foods sent directly to your home every three months."
 
It is a great way to try GF foods and not have to waste your money if you don't like something. The founder helped carry my stuff to my car. He told me how his daughter has Celiac and it sucked spending 5,6,7 dollars on a new GF food only to have his daughter take one bite and hate it. This company just launched 5 weeks ago. They sold out of all the packs they brought to the Expo.
 
I was so excited to get soooo many samples of new healthy foods to try. I can't wait to eat them all...oh yeah they are for my son! :)

Saturday, April 9, 2011

Whole Foods Film Festival this whole month of April

Whole Foods Market presents the Do Something Reel™ Film Festival, a collection of six provocative, character-driven films focused on passionate people making a world of difference.

From the Coal River Valley of West Virginia to the inner city of Detroit, from vanishing bee populations to the evolution of the National School Lunch Program, from farmers and active everyday citizens to doctors and scientists, the Do Something Reel line-up provides a moving, eye-opening look at how the choices we make can have a huge impact on our bodies, our economy, and our environment. We hope these films will inspire you to reflect on what you're passionate about, and how you can make a difference!

This nationwide traveling festival will be presented in 70+ cities throughout April, in celebration of Earth Month.
Here at the showings in Milwaukee - All are at the Times Cinema



Milwaukee, WI
(5.8 miles)
ON COAL RIVERTimes Cinema, 414-453-3128
5906 West Vliet Street, 53208
April 26th, 20116:30pm$8Buy tickets
Milwaukee, WI
(5.8 miles)
LUNCH LINETimes Cinema, 414-453-3128
5906 West Vliet Steet, 53208
April 17th, 20113:30pm$8Buy tickets
Milwaukee, WI
(5.8 miles)
LUNCH LINETimes Cinema, 414-453-3128
5906 West Vliet Street, 53208
April 25th, 20118:15pm$8Buy tickets
Milwaukee, WI
(5.8 miles)
BAG ITTimes Cinema, 414-453-3128
5906 West Vliet Street, 53208
April 16th, 20111:00pm$8Buy tickets
Milwaukee, WI
(5.8 miles)
ON COAL RIVERTimes Cinema, 414-453-3128
5906 West Vliet Street, 53208
April 18th, 20116:30pm$8Buy tickets
Milwaukee, WI
(5.8 miles)
PLANEATTimes Cinema, 414-453-3128
5906 West Vliet Street, 53208
April 26th, 20118:15pm$8Buy tickets
Milwaukee, WI
(5.8 miles)
VANISHING OF THE BEESTimes Cinema, 414-453-3128
5906 West Vliet Street, 53208
April 23rd, 20111:00pm$8Buy tickets
Milwaukee, WI
(5.8 miles)
URBAN ROOTSTimes Cinema, 414-453-3128
5906 West Vliet Street, 53208
April 19th, 20116:30pm$8Buy tickets
Milwaukee, WI
(5.8 miles)
URBAN ROOTSTimes Cinema, 414-453-3128
5906 West Vliet Street, 53208
April 24th, 20111:00pm$8Buy tickets
Milwaukee, WI
(5.8 miles)
PLANEATTimes Cinema, 414-453-3128
5906 West Vliet Street, 53208
April 18th, 20118:15pm$8Buy tickets
Milwaukee, WI
(5.8 miles)
BAG ITTimes Cinema, 414-453-3128
5906 West Vliet Street, 53208
April 25th, 20116:30pm$8Buy tickets
Milwaukee, WI
(5.8 miles)
VANISHING OF THE BEESTimes Cinema, 414-453-3128
5906 West Vliet Street, 53208
April 19th, 20118:15pm$8Buy tickets

Thursday, March 31, 2011

Children's Resale shops in and around Milwaukee

Someone asked me about my knowledge of the Milwaukee children's resale shops. I thought I would post it on here and share it with you. This is just my opinion from my experiences at the stores mentioned.


  
Children’s Orchard (Hwy 100 & National) 11110 W. National Ave West Allis (414) 321-1146 All items are in excellent condition. Great clothing selection. Very friendly staff. Not a lot of big stuff. Sign up for MOMS Club (e-mail) to get $5 coupon. They have a punch card.
 
Playroom Closet (93rd and Greenfield) 9306 W Greenfield Ave (414) 727-9065 Tons of stuff. Lots of big items. Clothing selection is small.
 

For Mom and Me (70th and Greenfield) 7046 W. Greenfield ave 414 443-0339 Lots and lots and lots of stuffed crammed into a small space. Prices are a bit high and quality is sometimes skechy. Not everyone likes the man that runs it. If you are nice and friendly to him he will be nice to you. They carry maternity clothes.
New to You Kids (North of Southridge Mall) 5020 S. 74th St 414-325-7512 and 3835 N. 124th St Brookfield (Capitol and 124th) 262-783-4778 Ok selection, quality is sometimes sketchy. Employees are not nice or helpful in my opinion and experience at either location. Coupon on website. They have a punch card.
 
Once Upon A Child (124th and North) 2405 N 124th St, Brookfield (262) 782-5437 Lots of clothes but too many on the racks, makes it really hard to look at them. I find lots of good shoes here for some reason. They have a punch card.
 
Tuesday's Child (Wauwautosa) 7471 Harwood Ave, Wauwatosa (414) 226-5250 Very small selection. Nice expensive boutique brands but high prices
 
Heavenly Kidzz (Bay View) 2675 S. Kinnickinnic Ave 414-294-4040 This is under new ownership so I don't really know how it is going so far. They do carry maternity clothes and cloth diapers.
 
Cutest Kids Consignment (Oak Creek) 8509A South Howell Avenue, Oak Creek 414-459-3328  I have never been there. They are only open Wed-Sat



Did I miss any? What are your thoughts about these stores?