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!

Thursday, September 23, 2010

Whole Food Deals for 9/22 to 9/28

I got this amazing list from ThriftyMama.com. She is fantastic at finding deals.


Here are the Whole Foods deals for the week. 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:

Fresh Farm Raised North Carlina Catfish Fillet $7.99/lb (Save $1)
Whole Fryer $1.99/lb (Save $.60)
Wellshire Black Forest Ham Nuggets $7.99 each (Save $1)
Skirt Steak $6.99/lb (Save $1)
Applegate Farms Slow Cooked Ham $7.99/lb (Save $2)

Grocery Deals:

Organic Seedless Grapes $2.49/lb (Save $.50)
Red Delicious Apples $.99/lb (Save $.70)
Organic Girl Salads BOGO (Save $3.49)
Seaside Cheddar Cheese $9.99/lb (Save $3)
Bulk Whole Almonds $4.99/lb (Save $1)
Pumpkin Apple Tea Bread $4.99 each (Save $1)
Izze Sparkling Soda 4 pack 2/$8 (Save $3.38)

Coupon Deals:

Cascadian Farm Multi Grain Cereal Squares 13 oz $3.50
-$1/1 Cascadian Farm Cereal AND
-$1/1 Cascadian Farm Product
=$1.50 each after coupons
R.W. Knudsen Just Juice Black Cherry 32 oz $3
-$1/1 any R.W. Knudsen Family 32 oz Just Juice (Mambo Sprouts)
=$2 each after coupon
RW Knudsen Sensible Sippers Juice Boxes 8pk BOGO $5.29
-$1/1 RW Knudsen Sensible Sippers
=$1.65 each after coupons and BOGO
Kettle Chips $2
-$1/1 Kettle Chips 8/15 SS
=$1 each after coupon
Buy 2 Stonyfield YoBaby Yogurt 4 pack $2.69
-$1/2 Stonyfield YoBaby Yogurt AND
-$.50/1 Stonyfield YoBaby multipack
=$1.69 each after coupons wyb 2
Buy 3 Stonyfield Organic Whole Milk Yogurt 6 oz 5/$4 (save $.95)
-$.50/3 Stonyfield 6 oz Yogurts
=$0.63 each after coupon wyb 3
Buy 2 Stonyfield Okios Greek Yogurt 5.3 oz $1.50
-$.50/2 Stonyfield Okios Greek Yogurt 5.3 oz
=$1.25 each after coupon wyb 2
Buy 3 Brown Cow Yogurt $0.50 each
-$.50/3 Brown Cow Yogurt
=$0.33 each after coupon wyb 3
Muir Glen Organic Tomatoes 28 oz $2/4 (Save $1.98)
-$1/1 Muir Glen Product
=$1 each after coupon
Buy 2 Arrowhead Mills Organic Barley Flour $2.69
-$2/2 Arrowhead Products
=$1.69 each after coupon
Buy 2 Arrowhead Mills Yellow Corn Meal $2.49
-$2/2 Arrowhead Products
=$1.49 each after coupon
Buy 3 Imagine Can Soup $2 each
-$2/3 Imagine Soups, Broths, Stocks or Gravies AND
-$1/2 Imagine Soups or Broths
=$1 each after coupons wyb 3

Deals at Outpost

I love Outpost. :) I feel so calm and comfortable every time I go in there (I shop at the Bay View location). It is so relaxing to just walk around and show my son all the great healthy food there.

I went to the Truck Load sale a few weekends ago. I highly recommend if you want great deals on bulk items. I got a case of frozen  EVOL burritos, 3 lbs of raw almonds, 1 gallon of extra virgin olive oil, a case of Annie's Shells and Cheese, 3 whole chickens, 10 lbs of ground beef, 2 boxes of 7th gen dishwashing detergent and a case of Clif bars all for $120. My savings listed on the receipt was $100!!! It was worth standing in the rain (sprinkle) for 15mins. Next time I will get in line early. I got there at 8:15 and had to wait for people to leave. Then when I left it was pouring but an very nice employee offered to help me to my car. He helped put my groceries in the car and took the cart back for me. It was so nice. :) I didn't even have my son with me...it was just me.

Before they used to mail you the great coupon book (if you are an owner) but I hadn't got one in a long time so I asked. The clerk told me that you now have to ask them for one because they are not longer mailing them. Ahh...ok...will do. So she gives me one then the next day one comes in the mail. Weird.

They have lots of stuff on sale this week till the 28th that there are coupons for in the coupon book. Annie's fruit snacks, Cascadian Farm frozen veggies, Rice Dream, Back to Nature crackers. This is the way I shop...buy things when they are on sale when you have a coupon!! I even used coupons at the Truckload sale!

In the Clipper Coupon free magazine that is mailed to my house, there is a coupon for Outpost. Get $5 off when you spend $50!

Happy shopping!

Sunday, September 19, 2010

'A Chemical Reaction' screening in Shorewood Tues Sept 28th

This is a fantastic documentary on the lawn care pesticides that are killing our planet, pets and people. This DVD is not available on Netflix yet so the only way you can see it is at a screening such as this one. Don't miss it!  
 
 
2010-2011 SHOREWOOD CINEMATIC SERIES PRESENTS:
A CHEMICAL REACTION
an  AWARD WINNING ENVIRONMENTAL DOCUMENTARY
THAT QUESTIONS USE OF LANDSCAPE PESTICIDES

A Chemical Reaction explores how the elimination of lawn pesticides transformed one community in Canada, and how their actions impacted the chemical lawn care industry in North America.  Centered on the small town of Hudson, Quebec which was the first municipality in North America to ban common lawn and garden pesticides, the 75-minute film explores a landmark case decided in the Canadian Supreme Court in 2001. After the Court’s 9-0 verdict against the billion-dollar lawn care giant then known as ChemLawn, most Canadian provinces followed Hudson’s lead and enacted pesticide bans of their own. 

SHOREWOOD, WI - September 28th, 2010, Shorewood High School Auditorium, on the corner of Oakland Avenue and Capitol Drive, Shorewood 53211.  The movie is free to the public, a $5.00 donation is suggested.  Screening begins at 7 p.m., seating opens at 6:30 p.m. This film is presented by the Healthy Communities Project  in partnership with the Shorewood Conservation Committee and the School District of Shorewood.  

A Chemical Reaction is a great example of how motivated individuals can create change to improve public health,” said Melanie Ariens, of Healthy Communities Project.  

Directed by Brett Plymale, A Chemical Reaction is described as “rousing” and was awarded four out of five stars by the film critics of the Montreal Gazette prior to its World Premiere in the fall of 2009. Since then the film has been earning awards and accolades at various film festivals, university screenings and other public venues. “Having visited Wisconsin several times in the past few years, I think the state is one of the few in the U.S. that could really be ready to embrace pesticide reform legislation,” said Paul Tukey, narrator of the film and founder of SafeLawns.org. - a non-profit organization dedicated to reduction in the use of lawn and garden pesticides and synthetic chemical fertilizers. It has produced a series of high-profile campaigns since its inception in 2006.

About The Film Series: The School District of Shorewood is pleased to announce the debut of a new cinematic series during the 2010-2011 school year. The district is partnering with several organizations throughout the year to present films and related presentations that relate to an organization’s focus.  A Chemical Reaction is the first film presented in this series, by the Healthy Communities Project of Milwaukee in partnership with the Shorewood Conservation Committee and the School District of Shorewood.  

The series is scheduled for the following Tuesdays: November 2, February 1, March 8 and May 17.  More details will be posted on the district’s website at  http://www.shorewoodschools.org/
 
Melanie Ariens
Healthy Communities Project
a healthier community starts in your own backyard

 

Saturday, September 18, 2010

The many dangers of Soy

Read about the many dangers of Soy on Mercola.com here

Soy is not a health food! It is terrible for you for so many reasons. Dr. Mercola has tons of research on the subject. It is so scary how money and greed can fool a nation and slowly kill them while making them think they are eating healthy. UGH

Soy is NOT a Health Food

How Soy Infant Formulas Can Devastate Your Child’s Health

Thursday, September 9, 2010

Halloween Thriller at Children's Orchard this Friday!

Children's Orchard will be having our Halloween Thriller Event this is Saturday, September 11th.

Even better, for M.O.M.S. members, the thrills start early. We'll close from 5 till 6 pm on Friday, September 10th to prepare for a M.O.M.S. Club preview event!

This is your special invitation to shop Friday, September 10th from 6 pm till 8 pm. Saturday hours are 9:30 till 6 pm. Sunday 11 till 4 pm.

We have tons of super cute....I mean super scary Halloween costumes in excellent condition at scary good prices!  Don't miss it!

11110 W. National Ave, West Allis 414-321-1146

America Recycles Day: A Keep America Beautiful Program 11-15-10

America Recycles Day: America Recycles Day: A Keep America Beautiful Program

Since 1997, communities across the country have come together on November 15 to celebrate America Recycles Day. More than a celebration, America Recycles Day is the only nationally recognized day dedicated to the promotion of recycling programs in the United States. One day to inform and educate. One day to get our neighbors, friends and community leaders excited about what can be accomplished when we all work together. One day to make recycling bigger and better 365 days a year.


Keep Greater Milwaukee Beautiful will be hosting events all week.

Tuesday, September 7, 2010

Parenting and Family Fun Magazine Subscriptions for Under $4

Today on Best Deal Magazines you can get the following deals:
http://www.bestdealmagazines.com/




Parenting Magazine for $3.75 after coupon code WKLYSPEC (weekly deal).
Family Fun Magazine for $3.73 after coupon code PXCJ912 (today only deal).

Family Fun Magazine is AWESOME! I just subscribed for 4 years for only $14.41! That is an fantastic deal!
 
This deal was posted by The Thrifty Mama.com - She has lots of great deals!

Wednesday, September 1, 2010

Target Free First Thursdays at Milwaukee Art Museum

http://www.mam.org/info/pressroom/2010/08/targetfreethursday/
Target Free First Thursdays at Milwaukee Art Museum
 
Milwaukee, Wis. – August 30, 2010 – The Milwaukee Art Museum has announced a new partnership with Target® that will enrich the lives of the community through increased access to the Museum.

Target Free First Thursdays will provide free admission to all Museum visitors on the first Thursday of each month, starting September 2. The Museum is open Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.

“We are thrilled to be able to offer this opportunity to our visitors,” said Museum director Dan Keegan. “Thanks to this fantastic partnership with Target, even more people can visit the Museum free of charge. By offering Thursday evening hours and opening up the free admission to all Museum goers, we anticipate a very successful program. In these difficult economic times, it is imperative that the Museum’s programming surrounding the arts, culture and family literacy be as accessible to as many people as possible.”

Target Free First Thursdays is an extension of the partnership the company has with the Museum.

Halloween costumes at Value Village

I must tell you that I LOVE Halloween! I really love Halloween clothes for my son. So, I am always looking for good Halloween deals.

Have you been to Value Village? ValueVillageWI.com I go to the one on Layton (East of 794) in St. Francis. They have TONS of Halloween costumes. Today all the costumes were 50% off. My friend went the other day and they were 75% off. You do have to have some time to look because there are so many and they are not sorted at all. Kids and adults are all mixed together. There were 2 big racks in the front area, 1 side of an aisle and 4 racks in the back. There were lots of Halloween knick-knacks and stuff as well. I got a an awesome costume for my son and one for me for only $15.00 total! Darth Vader and Queen Ambidala from Star Wars. Now just need to find a matching one for the hubby....

Also, all of the tank tops and shorts are $1.00.

Everyday they have different departments (clothes, household goods, furniture, etc..) 50% off.

If you are a Packer fan, they have lots of Packer clothes out right now. I think there were 3 or 4 racks by the changing rooms.