Nature's Own Review & Give Away

I recently had the opportunity to try two varieties of Nature's Own breads: Sandwich Rounds and Thin-Sliced Bagels for FREE for review purposes. The following is my honest (unpaid) opinion of these products:

I am already a HUGE fan of the Nature's Own Sandwich Rounds... it took no convincing here. I use them for sandwiches and love that I can taste all the other elements of my sandwich and not just the bread. My husband and I have also found that we like it made as toast as well, eliminating the need to purchase another loaf of bread. These sandwich rounds are so versatile! I pick them up to use as hamburger buns now too! The great thing about this is when I used to buy hamburger buns it was inevitable that some of them would wind up in the garbage (so frugal, I know) because we would never finish them before they go bad. Now, I've also eliminated the extra cost of burger buns!

Not only are Nature's Own Sandwich Rounds the frugal mama's friend because of their versatility (eliminating other bread purchases) they are also healthy! So, you can feel good about what you are putting in your body and your family's bodies! They come in both 100% whole wheat and mulitgrain varieties. My favorite is the whole wheat with no artificial colors, no high fructose corn syrup (becoming more and more important to me the more I read on this topic), 5 grams of fiber and 20 grams of whole grain, and only 100 calories per serving.

I also had the opportunity to try the new thin-sliced bagels. I had recently heard about these but couldn't find them in my local grocery store yet. I was thrilled to get them delivered to my doorstep! =)

They were absolutely delicious. My family LOVES bagels and they seem like such a guilty pleasure. Well, you no longer have to feel bad about choosing a bagel for breakfast. These thin-sliced bagels are the same size as the regular ones in diameter (making them fit nicely in your toaster) but are thinner in height. This makes them only 140 -150 calories per bagel - versus 300 calories in a standard bagel! My mom said, why not just eat half of a regular bagel... that is the same portion size right? Well, that would work, but my argument is that I really like the top half - so unless someone always wants the bottom portion that won't work in my house! LOL. Plus, I really like a toasted bagel and turkey sandwich every now and then and when you're having a sandwich you need both sides!

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Sara Lee Winners!

The winners of the Sara Lee give away are:

Cathy Huffman, Justine Liebana, & Adrianne Niall

Each winner will receive one coupon for a FREE Sara Lee bakery product!

Earth Fare - Coupons Galore!!

You read it right... coupons galore this week!

First off print this coupon to exchange a package of cookies in your home with high fructose corn syrup (they can be opened and most cookies eaten) for a package of Earth Fare sandwich cookies!

Then, print this coupon for a FREE 5 lb. bag of Organic Russet Potatoes with purchase (good through 3/16/10).

While you are there, snag $1 off per pound of Beef Brisket or Corned Beef!

Finally, if you take your coupons on Friday then be sure to print these two "Tweebie" coupons from Earth Fare's Twitter page! There is usually one per week - but this week there are two! These coupons are only good on Friday (3/12/10).

$1 Votives & Tarts at Yankee Candle!

Yankee Candle just released a new $1 Tarts & Votives printable coupon! This is a fantastic way to try out a variety of Yankee Candle scents for less! You could also pick up a couple to add to a cute gift basket for a cheap and fabulous gift!

Shop online with code XF003A3. Shipping is a flat rate of just $5.

You can also score this pretty straw tote for just $5 with any additional $30 purchase online or in stores!

Expires 3/24/2010.

{Thanks, Deal Seeking Mom!}

Free Sample of Huggies

Go HERE to score your two FREE Huggies Snug and Dry Diaper Samples from Costco, no membership required!

{Thanks, Good Deal Mama!}

Free Dawn Dish Soap at CVS

Dawn Dish Soap is on sale at CVS this week for .97/1. The Dawn Hand Renewal kind is apart of this sale. If you get the Home Made Simple Booklets there are $1/1 Dawn Hand Renewal coupons in there making these FREE!

{Thanks, The Grocery Weekly!}

Free Cone Day March 23rd

Want some cheap, yummy fun for you and your kiddos?

Free Cone Day at Ben & Jerry's (in the US) will be on March 23rd!

So mark your calendars and make sure to check that your local Scoop Shop is participating - HERE. Get in line as many times as you like! (They actually say to do this on their Facebook page!)

Organic on a Budget

The "Birthday" Edition

Well, another week of shopping and eating as whole as possible. I've been shopping a little differently lately. If you are a new reader you might want to read some of my older "Organic on a Budget" posts HERE.

My family has been buying and eating SOME of our groceries organic (such as meat, other animal products like milk and eggs, and the "dirty dozen" fruits and veggies). Last weekend we had a big party (40 people) for my baby, Judah's first birthday and my husband, DJ's 30th birthday (their birthdays are six days apart). I fed my guests like I would feed my family - which meant my party budget was mostly consumed by food. I made homemade organic ice cream, and made my dips with organic sour cream and my sandwich wraps with no-nitrate turkey. My mom questioned my sanity - especially when purchasing organic milk, eggs, heavy cream, and half and half by the cart load just to make homemade ice cream for my guests. But, my answer was, I want to feed my guests like I would feed Jesus if He were coming.

You may think I'm crazy too, and while I won't totally deny that I am a little loopy, I am pretty serious about this eating better thing and I really meant what I said about feeding my guests like I would feed Jesus. I want to live a long, healthy life and I want my friends and family (and friends that might as well be family) to live long, healthy lives too. And, whatever I can do to help them along that path ... well, so be it. What's a little money anyway? Isn't that what its for? Maybe it's just me and maybe I am a little neurotic, but one of my favorite ways to show someone I care about them is through food. (Didn't someone say the way to a man's heart is though his stomach?) I love to bake for them and cook for them - elaborate desserts and long-labored over meals. I think this is just an extension of that thinking.

So my food budget this week - totally blowed it. I had a house full of guests for the party and family from out of town (6 extra mouths) for the weekend and I loved all over them. =) I made waffles, biscuits, chicken tenders, scalloped potatoes, BBQ meatballs, and more. I enjoyed cooking for them and the grocery budget didn't even cross my mind.

But, now I back to a normal week and back to the daily grind... so I'm back to my $65 weekly grocery budget and I'm sticking with it. So far, so good - except for this little blip. I'm chugging along - proving that wholesome, healthy eating can happen - even organically - on a modest grocery budget.

Check back next Monday - I'm planning to pass along the information that I've been learning about the differences between beef (organic, conventional, grass-fed, grass finished, and grain finished).

Have you got questions? Are you on your own quest to eat wholesome and/or organic? If you've been shopping a little differently as well and the labels have got your brain in a fog... email me or drop me a comment here and I'll be happy to help you find the answers your looking for! Sometimes shopping in a whole foods store can be overwhelming and leave you with more questions than when you came in!

Menu Plan Monday 3/8

This is the birthday edition! My husband's actual 30th birthday is today ... but we celebrated with a big party Saturday. All should be back to "normal" this week!

Here's what I've planned for this week:

:: Monday
Dinner out for Hub's b-day

:: Tuesday
Tilapia Picata
Mashed Potatoes
Sugar Snap Peas
Homemade Bread

:: Wednesday
Spaghetti w/ Homemade Meat Sauce
French Bread

:: Thursday
Creamy Chicken & Veggie Casserole Casserole

:: Friday
Leftovers!

:: Saturday
Chicken Dressing

:: Sunday
Homemade Pizza

CVS Deals + Scenarios 3/7 - 3/13

New to CVS & the Extra Care Buck Program? Click HERE to learn all about it and HERE for frequently asked questions!

All deals thanks to Slick Deals - This is just high lights - to see their whole post visit HERE

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:: ECB Deals

Tide 2x Ultra, Total Care Liquid 20-32 loads or powder 31 - 40 loads 5.97
Get 1 ECB
Tide detergent, any $0.35 (3-31-10) P&G 2/7/10
Tide Detergent, any $1.00/1 (4/30/10) P&G 3/7/10
Final Price: $3.97 after ECB + coupon

Downy or Bounce Liquid 48-60 loads or sheets 120 ct 5.97
Get 1 ECB
Downy liquid, any $1 (3-31-10) P&G 2/7/10
Downy Liquid Fabric Softener or Dryer Sheets, $.25/1 (4/30/10) P&G 3/7/10
Bounce Sheets, any size $.25/1 (4/30/10) P&G 3/7/10
Final Price: $3.97 after ECB + coupon

Cascade Gel or powder 2/5.97
Get 1 ECB
Cascade actionpacs or gel, $1/1 - Home Made Simple booklet (home mailer exp. 3/31/10)
Cascade, any size, $.25/1 (4/30/10) P&G 3/7/10
Final Price: As low as $2.97 for 2

Bounty Basic 6 big rolls 5.97
Get 1 ECB
Bounty towels or napkins, $.25/1 (4/30/10) P&G 3/710
Final Price: $4.72

Charmin basic 12 ct Ultra Strong or Ultar Soft 9 ct bathroom tissue 5.97
Get 1 ECB
Charmin, any $.25/1 (4/30/10) P&G 3/7/10
Final Price: $4.72

Oral B cross Action toothbrush $4
Get 4 ECBs (Limit 2)
Oral-B Pulsar, CrossAction, Advantage Toothbrush .75/1 or two Indicators (3/31/10) P & G 2/21/10
Oral-B Advantage manual toothbrush (whole mouth clean, deep clean or 3D white) B1G1 (4/30/10) P&G 3/7/10
Final Price: FREE + Overage after coupon/ECB

Clairol Nice N' Easy Hair Color, root touch up Gray Solution 4.97
Get 1 ECB (Limit 2)
Nice 'n Easy hair color, any $1 (3/31/10) P & G 2/7/10
Clairol hair color, $1/1 (4/30/10) P&G 3/7/10
Clairol hair color, $5/2 (4/30/10) P&G 3/7/10
Final Price: As low as $2.94 for 2

Pantene or Gillette Hair Care Shampoo, conditioner 12.2 -22 oz or
styler 6.5-11.5 oz 2/6.97
Get 2 ECBs (Limit 2)
Pantene Products $1 on 2 (3/31/10) P & G 2/21/10
Pantene Products $2/2 (3/31/10) P & G 2/7/10
Pantene, $3 off any 2 ETS (4/30/10) P&G 3/7/10
Gillette Hair Care, $1/1 ETS (4/30/10) P&G 3/7/10
Final Price: $2.97 for 2

Pepsi 8 pk, 12 oz cans selected varieties. Plus deposit where required. 5/$10
Get 2 ECBs

Kellogg's Raisin Bran, Corn Flakes, Corn Pops, Rice Krispies, Apple Jacks, Froot Loops Cereal 8.7 oz- 15 oz, Pop tarts or Rice Krispies treats 8 ct. 4/$10
Get 5 ECBs (Limit 1)
Kellogg's various coupons $1/2 Printable
Kellogg's various coupons $1.50/2 Printable
Kellogg's various coupons $1.50/2 Printable
Kellogg's various coupons $1.50/2 Printable
Final Price: $2 for 4 boxes!

Secret, Old Spice or Gillette Secret Flawless, Scent Expressions, Fresh Effect 2.6 - 2.7 oz, Old Spice Ever Clear 2.6 oz or Gillette 2.6 -4 oz 3.99
Get 1 ECB (Limit 2)
BOGO Body Wash W/ Deo Purchase 2/7 P&G exp 3/31

Axe Shampoo, conditioner 12 oz styler 2.64 oz body spray, 4 oz shower gel 12 oz or Detailer 3/$15
Get 5 ECBs
Final Price: 3/$10 after ECB

Head & Shoulders or Pantene Expressions, Restoratives shampoo, conditioner 8.5-13.5 oz, mask 7.6 oz, balm 3.5 oz or Head & Shoulders 13.5 - 14.2 oz 4.99
Get 2 ECBs
Pantene Restoratives or Expressions Product, no trial $1 (3/31/10) V 2/14/10
Final Price: $1.99

Listerine original, FreshBurst, Cool Mint, Citrus, Advanced 1.5 liter or Whitening rince 32 oz 5.99
Get 1 ECB
Listerine $1 IP (on my GREEN coupon bar - left side bar)
Final Price: $3.99

Gillette Fusion, Venus Embrace or Breeze 8.99
Get 4 ECBs
Gillette Fusion Razor $4 (3/31/10) P & G 2/7/10
Venus Embrace or Spa Breeze System Razor $2 (3/31/10) P & G 2/7/10
Olay Body Wash FREE wyb Venus Embrace or Venus Breeze Razor (3/31/10) P & G 2/7/10
Any 1 Gillette Fusion Razor $5 (12/31/11) found inside a package of disposable Gillette razors bought during the week of 2/14/ at CVS
Final Price: as low as $0.99

Pampers Cruisers Diapers Big Box 22.99
Get 3 ECBs
Pampers Diapers or Pants, any $1.50 (3-31-10) P&G 2/7/10
Final Price: $18.49

Nivea Lip Care 2.99
Get 2.99 ECBs (Limit 1)
Nivea Lip Care Product, .17 oz or 0.35 fl B1G1F (3-7-10) V 2/7/10
Final Price: FREE + Overage!

Bausch & Lomb Renu Multiplus solution twin pk 24 ox total or Alaway eye itch relief .34 oz 12.99
Get 3 ECBs (Limit 2)

:: Other Deals

Gold Emblem Salsa or Salsa con Queso B1G1

Tide or Bounce Dryer Bar 1 ct, Stain Release liquid 20 ox or duo pac 10 ct 3.99
Bounce Dryer Bar, any $1 (3-31-10) P&G 2/21/10

Altoid BOGO

Almay B1G1
Almay Cosmetic Product, any $2 (3-14-10) SS 2/7/10

Revlon B 1 get 1 50% off

Dial or Tone bar soap 2-3 pk. $1.99
Dial Body Wash, Bar or Liquid Hand Soap $1 Print (zip 85712, search under Personal Care)

Cesar or Pedigree canned dog food 89¢
BOGO Pedigree canned dog food - March All You (exp. 5/31/10)

Find more grocery deals at BeCentsable's Grocery Gathering!

:: Scenarios!

Have you got a great scenario (or two... or three) that you want to share? Leave a linky!

Target Deals 3/7 - 3/13

Here are a few of my favorite deals from Stretching a Buck at Target.
Be sure to visit her HERE to see the full scoop!

General Mills Cereal (Honey Nut Cheerios, MultiGrain Cheerios, Fiber One (12-17 oz) – $3/ea
Get a FREE box of General Mills Cereal when you buy any 3
Use $1/3 in 2/7 Smart Source insert or $1/2 in 3/7 Smart Source insert and here
Use $0.75/1 Fiber One Cereal here and here (print 2 in each place)
Use $1/1 MultiGrain Cheerios here
Use $0.75/1 here
Final Price = $1.50-2/ea when you buy 4

Dial Hand Soap (pumps) - $1.49/ea
Use $1/1 here (not all zip codes can view this)
Final Price = $0.49/ea

Johnson’s Baby Toiletries (6-15 oz) – $3/ea
Use $1/1 here, here and here
PLUS
Use $2/1 in Target Baby Mailer (if you received it)
Final Price = FREE or $2/ea

Huggies Diapers (Jumbo Packs, Little Movers or Little Snugglers) – $8.99/ea
Use $2/1 Huggies here (not all zip codes can view this coupon)
PLUS
Use $1.50/1 Target coupon here
Final Price = $5.49-6.99/ea

L’Oreal True Match Liquid Makeup – $6.99/ea
Use $2/1 in 2/21 Red Plum insert
Final Price = $4.99/ea

Walgreens Deals 3/7 - 3/13

These deals are thanks to Mummy Deals! Check out all her hot deals HERE!

:: Weekly Deals

Glade Sense n'Spray Clean Linen $5.99
Use $4 off from various recent magazines and home mailers or $3 off here
Stack with $2 off from March Coupon Book
Final Price: Free

Glade Fragrance Collection Diffuser or 3 Wick Candle $5.99
Use $2 off here
Stack with $2 off from March coupon book
Final Price: $1.99
Thanks, Julie!

Neutrogena Clinical Eye SPF30 or Night Treatment $39.99
Use $5 off here or from All You March
Receive $10 back after MIR here. Thanks, Michelle!
Receive $10 RR
Final Price: $9.99
TOTAL: $9.99

Gillette deodorants are 50% off but I'm unsure of the exact price. Still.....
Buy 2 deodorants and 2 bodywashes
Use $4/2 PG 2/21/10
Stack with 'get free bodywash when you buy deodorant' coupons from PG 2/7/10. Your Walgreens may or may not allow this
Final Price: 4 Gillette items for cheap

Note: This deal only works if you have tearpad coupons for free Oreo Cakesters when you buy Oreos that have been spotted at various grocery stores.
4 x Golden Oreos at $2.50
4 x Oreo Cakesters at $2.50
Use 4 x Buy 1 oreo, get 1 Cakesters free coupons
Use 4 x $1 off Golden oreos here. (this coupon was available a couple of hours ago and now it seems to be MIA!)
Receive $5 in RRs
Final Price: $1/4

Aldi Deals 3/7 - 3/13

If you are new to Aldi here are a few facts:

Aldi does not accept coupons.

They have mostly (non) name brand foods.
You will need to buy bags - or bring your own.

Don't forget to bring a quarter for your cart! You'll need to insert a quarter to get a cart - but you'll get it back when you return it.

Aldi does not take credit cards or checks - only cash or debit.

Aldi usually has very cheap (and local) produce as well as cheap milk and milk products.

Here's the Aldi highlights this week thanks to Cincinnati Cents - see ALL the deals HERE:

Breaded Veal Steaks (36 oz.), $6.99

Cheese or Meat Tortellini (19 oz.), $2.49

Primavera or Arrabiatta Sauce (26 oz.), $1.59

Italian Deli Sliced Roast Beef (8 oz.), $2.49

Cheese Tortellini Soup (19 oz.), $1.39

Crushed Tomatoes (28 oz.), $0.89

Italian Diced Tomatoes (14.5 oz.), $0.55

Pesto Sauce (6.7 oz.), $1.99

Bremer Select Lasagna Rolls (32 oz.), $4.99

Stonemill 4-in-1 Pizza Seasonings (6.4 oz.), $3.99

Lasagna Italiano (90 oz.), $9.49

Stuffed Shells or Eggplant Parmigiana (10 oz.), $1.99

Manicotti or Stuffed Shells (16-20 oz.), $2.29

Pasta Entrees (16 oz.), $2.49

Tortelloni (8.82 oz.), $2.19

Filled Italian Pasta (8.8-17.6 oz.), $1.69

Risotto (5.93 oz.), $1.79

Ricotta Cheese (15 oz.), $1.59

Alfredo Sauce (15 oz.), $1.89

Pizzelle Italian Cookies (7 oz.), $2.69

Italian Cakes (14 oz.), $4.99

Extra Virgin Olive Oil (16.9 oz.), $4.99

Balsamic Vinegar (16.9 oz.), $1.99

Priano Pizza Crust (10 oz.), $1.49

Bakehouse Creations Breadsticks (10.6 oz.), $1.69

Good Health Olive Oil Potato Chips (5 oz.), $1.59

Clancy's Italian Toast (4.75 oz.), $1.79