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!

Wednesday, January 19, 2011

Whole Food Deals for 1/19 to 1/25

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Here are the Whole Foods deals for the week of January 19-25, 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:

  • New York Strip Steak $11.99/lb (Save $3)
  • Boneless Leg of Lamb $7.99/lb (Save $2)
  • Plainville Farms Smoked Turkey Breast $7.99/lb (Save $2)
  • Ground Round $3.99/lb (Save 15%)
  • Wild Flounder Fillet $9.99/lb (Save $3)

Grocery Deals:

  • Organic D’Anjou Pears $1.49/lb (Save $1)
  • Organic Baby Broccoli 2/$5 (Save $.98)
  • Organic Blueberries $3.99/pint (Save $2)
  • Health Starts Here Green Beans with Carrots & Fennel $5.99/lb (Save $1)
  • Bulk Organic Black Mission Figs $4.69/lb (Save $1)
  • Barber’s Aged English Cheddar $9.99/lb (Save $4)
  • Blackened Chicken Salad $7.99/lb (Save $2)
  • Edamame Guacamole $3.99/8 oz (Save $1)
  • So Delicious Coconut Milk Kefir 2/$7 (Save $1.98)
  • Organic Hearth Cinnamon Raisin Sprouted Wheat $3.49 (Save $1)
  • Nature’s Path Organic Oatmeal $2.99/8 pack (Save $1)
  • Amy & Brian’s Natural Coconut Juice 3/$5 (Save $2.17)
  • Back to Nature Juice Packs 2/$8 (Save $3.38)
  • Ian’s Wheat Free Chicken Nuggets and Fish Sticks $4.49 (Save $1.50)
Pacific Foods Organic Condensed Soup 3/$5 (Save 33%)
-$1/1 any Pacific Natural Foods Organic Condensed Soup
= $.67 each after coupon
Barbara’s Bakery Shredded Spoonfuls Oats Cereal 2/$5 (Save $2.38) -BOGO Barbara’s Bakery Cereal AND
-$1.50/1 Barbara’s Bakery coupon (Recycle Bank-need 40 points to redeem coupon)
= $.50 each after coupons wyb 2
Muir Glen Organic Canned Tomatoes  $2.29
-$1/2 Muir Glen Tomatoes
= $1.79 each after coupon
Clif Bar $0.99
-$0.50/1 Clif Bar AND
-BOGO Clif Bar coupon (Recycle Bank-need 50 points to redeem coupon)
= 2 FREE after coupons
Stonyfield Organic Yogurt 32 oz $3.59 -$.75/1 any 32 oz cup of Stonyfield Fat Free, Low Fat or Whole Milk Organic Yogurt AND
-$1/1 any Okios or Stonyfield Yogurt 16 or 32 oz or
-$.50/1 any 32 oz Stonyfield Organic Yogurt
= as low as $1.84 each after coupons
Stonyfield YoToddler Organic Yogurt, 4 packs $2.89 -$1/1 any Stonyfield YoToddler Organic Yogurt Multipack AND
-$.50/1 Stonyfield YoToddler 4 pack Organic Yogurt
= as low as $1.39 each after coupons
Stonyfield Yogurts $0.50
-$0.50/3 Stonyfield Yogurt cups
= $0.33 each after coupon wyb 3
So Delicious Coconut Milk 32 oz $2.89 -$1/1 any Half Gallon or Quart of So Delicious Coconut Milk Vanilla, Original or Unsweetened Beverage AND
-$1/1 So Delicious 64 OZ. or 32 OZ. Coconut Milk Beverage
= $.89 each after coupons
Honest Ade 16oz  $1.25
-$0.50/1 Honest Tea
= $0.75 after coupon

Thursday, January 13, 2011

Kiwi Magazine 2 yrs for $4!!!

kiwi magazine Magazine Deal: Kiwi Subscription for $2!

Mamapedia (a daily deal site) is offering a one year subscription to Kiwi Magazine for only $6. Use coupon code 1YEARKIWI2, and the total comes to $2 for a subscription! Or you can use code 2YEARKIWI4 to get a two year subscription for $4. This is definitely one magazine I recommend getting, because inside are organic coupons. This magazine also has the following:
  • Eco-friendly crafts, sustainable living tips, and fun educational activities for kids
  • Nutritious and natural recipes, lunchbox tips, and other healthy food options
  • Valuable information to help families make natural and organic choices
I’ve never seen a subscription to this magazine so cheap, so get it while you can. This deal is available on Mamapedia unntil January 18, 2011
 
Please use this link as I will get a $10 referral bonus. Thanks!

Wednesday, January 12, 2011

A short histoy of diapering in America

This is from TheGreenBabyGuide.com. I found it interesting....

Obviously, Native Americans were the first to deal with diapering on the continent and their solutions were environmentally ideal.  In warmer climates, babies went without pants and potty trained early while in colder climates Indigenous people used a disposable diaper that was fully biodegradable—and completely free.  They packed milkweed with peat moss or grasses, or sometimes filled animal skins with similar contents.  The result? A diaper that could be easily left behind to break down into the soil in just a few weeks.
In pioneer days, wet diapers weren’t washed. They were simply hung to dry in front of the fire.  Imagine cooking your family’s meal over the campfire and the mixed odors of stew, wood smoke and dried urine!
Cloth diapering continued for decades without many innovations until mothers started entering the work force in World War II.  Diaper services sprang up around the country to meet their needs. The invention of the washing machine in the early fifties also made cloth diapering far more convenient.
In 1950, Mrs. Hellerman, the owner of a diaper service, invented a pre-folded diaper with extra layers in the center.  The fold was sewn into the diaper and now we have our beloved  prefold diapers that are still popular today.
Marion Donovan, a housewife who was desperate for an easier diapering solution, invented the first disposable diaper in the late 1940’s.  She cut her shower curtain into envelopes into which she stuffed conventional cloth diapers and called them “Boaters.”  The cover closed with plastic snaps, eliminating the need for diaper pins.  No manufacturer would support her, so she sold her product directly to department stores.  Eventually she converted the design to thick absorbent paper and the disposable diaper was born. She later sold her company for one million dollars.
The sixties took disposable diapers into the mainstream, a movement which continued into the seventies as women continued to move into careers outside the home.
Just two decades ago, cloth started making a comeback as parents started to question the environmental impact of disposable diapers.  Plus, with innovative new features like Velcro and snap closures, pocket inserts, and various liners, cloth diapering became more convenient and appealing than ever before.  Other greener options such as hybrid diapers with disposable inserts and compostable disposables also hit the market.
Although disposables have only really been around for fifty years, many scientists believe that they’ll take up to 500 years to decompose.  That means that those first diapers invented by Marion Donovan won’t have broken down by the end of your great, great granchildren’s lives.  On a happier note, who knows what kind of crazy innovations we’ll have made in natural diapering by then.  Perhaps we’ll be using a newfangled product made of milkweed and stuffed with peat moss—and finding the best combination of convenience and conservation.

Thursday, January 6, 2011

Costco Organic Price List

Another great list from TheThriftyMama.com She has great stuff on her website. The only Costco near Milwaukee is up in Grafton.   


Costco Organic Price List


Here is the organic and natural price list of deals for Costco Wholesale Club.
Organic Deals

BAKING/CONDIMENTS

Blue Agave Nectar Organic 2-23.4oz. $7.59 or $3.79/bottle
Filippo Berio Olive Oil Organic 1.5L $9.69
McCormick Organic Basil 2.85oz. $2.79
McCormick Organic Oregano 2.5oz. $3.49
Pacific Chicken Broth Organic, Free Range 6-32oz. boxes $9.99
Peanut Butter Organic 2-28oz. $7.79
Strawberry Jam Organic 42oz. $6.99
BEVERAGES
Apple & Eve Organic Juice Boxes 27-6.75oz. $9.59
Bolthouse Farms Kirkland Organic Carrot Juice 3-32oz. $6.99
Coffee Organic/Fair-Trade 2.2lb. $13.99 or $6.36 per lb.
Fruit Punch Organic Juice Boxes 32pk $9.59
CANNED
Amy’s Organic Lentil Minestrone 8-15oz cans $12.39

Contadina Organic Tomato Paste 12-6oz. $5.99
Contadina Organic Tomato Sauce 12-15oz. $7.15
Del Monte Organic Diced Tomatoes 8-15oz. $7.69
DAIRY
Butter Organic 2lb. $6.99
Silk Soy Organic Vanilla 3 1/2 gal $6.99
Soymilk Organic 12-32oz. $12.29
DRY GOODS
Golden Organic Ground Flax 40oz. $8.89
Instant Oatmeal Organic 55ct $9.99 or $.18 per pack
Nature’s Path Ancient Grains Organic Granola 2-17.6oz. $6.99
Nature’s Path Pumpkin Flax Organic Granola 2lb. $7.19
Texmati Brown Rice Organic 6lb $9.39 or $1.56/lb (same price as Walmart’s regular brown rice)
Quinoa Organic 4lb. $9.39 or 2.35/lb. (BEST PRICE)
SNACKS
Annie’s Organic Fruit Snacks 24ct. $9.79 or $.40/pk.
Animal Crackers Organic 64oz. $8.29
Cascadian Farms Organic Granola Bars 56ct. $12.49 or $.45 cents per bar
Kirkland Organic Tortilla Chips 40oz. $4.59
Salsa Organic 66oz. $5.99
FRUITS/VEGGIES
Frozen Organic Corn 5lb. $5.59
Frozen Organic Green Beans 5lb. $5.99
Frozen Organic Mixed Veggies 5lb. $5.59
Organic Sliced Apples 8-6oz. bags $7.99
Spring Mix Organic Salad 1lb. $3.99

Natural Deals

BAKING/CONDIMENTS
Stevia 400ct. packets $9.79
Sugar in the Raw 6lb. $7.69
Vinegar (white) 1.3gal $3.29 or $.02 cents per oz
BEVERAGES
Vita Coco Coconut Water 12-11.2oz. $14.69 (nearly $5 cheaper than Amazon)
DRY GOODS
Baking Soda 13.5lb. $5.39
Kashi Go Lean Crunch Cereal 51oz. $8.99
Kashi Toasted Oats 43oz. $8.89
FRUITS/VEGGIES
Avocados 5ct. $6.99
SNACKS
Back to Nature Peanut Butter Cookies 28.8oz. $7.99
Brothers All-Natural Freeze Dried Fruit 20ct. $13.39
Clif Bars 24ct. $17.65 or $.73 cents per bar
Dark Chocolate Acai snacks 2lb. $9.79
Kashi Chewy Granola Bars 25pk. $10.79 or $.43/bar
Kashi Whole Grain Crackers 3-8oz. boxes $6.79
Rice Works Chips 20oz. $5.99
Veggie Straws 20oz. $4.59
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Prices may vary slightly by location. Costco does require a $50 yearly membership to shop.  You can visit a Costco near you and just browse before deciding to purchase a membership. This price list is not complete of all organic deals at Costco.

Tuesday, January 4, 2011

Awesome January sales at Children's Orchard!

Take 50% off Melissa and Doug toys and puzzles

You love the great Melissa and Doug quality, now you've got to love the great price, too! Stock up for gift giving or fill in what Santa forgot. January 4th - 9th, take 50% off new Melissa and Doug toys and puzzles. No limit, hurry in for best selection. See store for details.


Goodbye Winter - Hello Spring
Sat. Jan 15th - Stock up with 30% off resale clothing!
Then January 16-21, get $10 in store credit when you spend $35 or more. See store for details

Children's Orchard
11110 West National Ave.
West Allis, WI 53227 • (414) 321-1146
M-Sat 9:30-6
Sun 11-4