Organic Formula Just $20.61/Can!

Formula is expensive, especially organic formula. That's why this Friday deal at Amazon is something you should consider if you use organic formula.

Today only a 4 pack of Earth's Best Organic Formula (25.75 oz/can) is on sale for $97. However, using the Subscribe & Save option brings the price down to $82.45, or just $20.61 each.

Free shipping is included with Subscribe & Save & you can cancel your next shipment at any time. If you need organic formula, take advantage of this deal today.

Hanna Andersson Outlet Sale Starts Today

Hanna Andersson Outlets have a new spring sale starting today. You can save an extra 50% off all 2010 Spring Hannas! Really, will anyone know your child is wearing a spring outfit from 2010 or 2011? I doubt it. If you want the latest fashions though, the 2011 spring items have arrived as well.

The outlets are located in the following cities:

• Williamsburg, VA


• Michigan City, IN


• Kittery, ME


• Lake Oswego, OR


• Woodinville, WA

Finding Hanna Andersson items at these prices is a steal. Remember, many of their cotton items are either organic cotton or Oeko-Tex Standard Certified.

Excellent Article on the Food Movement

I make no bones about it: I'm passionate about the food movement in our nation. I feel very strongly that we need better access to organic, sustainably produced food, that kids should have healthy lunches at school, that supporting local farmers is vital to feeding our nation, & more. It's easy to get discouraged though, when it seems like our political leaders don't feel the same way.

However, according to The New York Times, there are lots of reasons to be hopeful about the changes that are being made to our food sources. The article lists 6 things we should feel good about, & let me tell you....I do feel good after reading it!

I encourage you to read the article (it's a quick read, I promise), but here are a few gems worth highlighting:

• There are more than 6000 farmer's markets nationwide (1 250% increase since 1994) & 900 of those are open during the winter!
• Wholesome Wave has a program that doubles the value of your federal food stamps (SNAP) when you use them at participating farmer's markets!
• More people are growing their own produce & the number of farms is growing (although, there is the small issue of the majority of farmers nearing retirement age & the void that will be created when they do).

What do you think? Are you concerned with the way our food is produced? Leave a comment & let me know your thoughts on this subject & the article.

Organic Prairie: 15% off Everything!

YES! Organic Prairie is offering 15% off everything (hams excluded; but they were already on sale) for 2 days. Use code: BEGIN311 at checkout. This sale is valid through midnight CT on March 22nd.

Eating Organic on a Food Stamp Budget?

I found this great video online showing how eating organic food can be done on a very limited budget. Specifically, $33.48, the average weekly amount people in the US receive for food stamps. The menu is fairly limited for an entire week, but the point is you can do organic on a small budget (however, it would get pretty boring). Now, the total amount spent went about $5 or $6 over the food stamp allotment, but really....the total is impressive for a full week's worth of organic food!

I had no idea that some farmer's market accept food stamps! Shopping at farmer's markets are a great way to support your local economy & reduce your carbon footprint at the same time. Also, shopping the bulk section of your grocery store is a fantastic way to get organic ingredients at a very low cost. However, consider bringing your own reusable bags for those bulk ingredients; this reduces the amount of plastic bags that end up in our landfills.

Watch & leave a comment with your thoughts.

Organic on Food Stamps? from Jennifer Grayson on Vimeo.

$70+ in Organic Groceries for $5.99!

If you follow my blog or any other frugal living blog, you know by now that deals go fast. I don't normally post deals that I have taken advantage of that sell out before I can share them with you, because it feels like I'm bragging or saying "neener, neener, neener, look what I got."

However, this deal is so amazing that it is a good example of why you need to be a fan of BMIM (& your other favorite blogs!) on Facebook, a follower on Twitter (yes, I'm finally joining the world of Twitter!), subscribe to get BMIM delivered to your email inbox, or subscribe via a RSS feeder. If you're simply checking the blog every day (which is great; I'm not complaining), you may miss out on deals that sell out lightening quick.

On Tuesday, my friend Jen over at Thrifty NW Mom posted a deal about how Amazon Fresh was giving $75 off any order of $30 or more to the first 1000 new customers. Since I'm a fan of Thrifty NW Mom on Facebook, I saw her posting right away; much faster than if I just randomly checked Jen's blog a few times a day. I was able to take advantage of the offer & got $72-ish worth of groceries for just $5.99 in delivery fees (my order was originally around $78, but they were out of an item, so they simply deducted it from my total).

Sadly, by the time I placed my order & went to post it on here, the deal had sold out. This is why it's vital to follow your favorite blogs by subscription, Facebook, Twitter, etc. to get the best deals!

I took a better photo of my order, but my daughter wanted to get in on the action, so of course I'm using the photo with her in it. In the photo above you will see I got:

• 2 bottles of organic white grape juice


• 1 jar of organic pasta sauce
  
• 1box (6 ct) of organic fruit roll ups
  
• 4 cans of organic chicken noodle soup


• 1 box (5 ct) microwavable mac & cheese made with organic cheese


• 1 box of an organic skillet meal kit


• 1 box of taco shells


• 2 packages of taco seasoning mix


• 1 small container of organic raspberries (the most expensive thing I purchased...but it was a treat for my daughter!)


• 3 organic apples


• 2 lbs. of organic baby carrots


• 1 head of organic lettuce


• 1 lb. of organic ground beef


• 1 lb. of organic ground pork

While I'm sad I wasn't able to share this deal with you, it's a good example of why staying connected to your favorite blogs (hopefully BMIM is one of them!) is vital if you want to get the best deals. Head over to BMIM's Facebook page & become a fan if you haven't, follow BMIM on Twitter, or subscribe via RSS or daily emails. Whatever your preference, staying connected to blogs will help you get the best deals.

Amazon Friday Deals

There are a few deals that are note worthy today over at Amazon. These are only available today, so if you want one of these items, order it now.

• Zico Pure Premium Coconut Water, Passionfruit (12 cans), $11.05 using Subscribe & Save


• Green Mountain Coffee Fair Trade Gingerbread K Cups (24 cups), $13 (not the best price on K Cups, but not bad for Fair Trade)


• Earth's Best Newborn Gift Pack, $35 (such a good deal on organic baby products!)

Free Organic Wash Cloth w/any Order 3/17

Head over to Go Natural Baby because they want to make your St. Patrick's Day a little greener (get it...green....eco friendly? corny, I know)! Today only, you will get a free organic cotton wash cloth with any order.

Look at the cute fair trade certified organic cotton lion stuffed animal shown above. It's on sale for only $5! Add that & the organic wash cloth & you have a cute, affordable, & eco friendly baby shower gift!

20% off Organic Ham (think Easter!)

Through March 31st, Organic Prairie is offering 20% off their hardwood smoked hams. You can choose from boneless ham or bone-in spiral cut ham.

Finding organic ham can be difficult & finding it on sale is almost impossible. Consider ordering one now for your Easter dinner (or any other dinner!).

Mambo Sprouts Messenger & sprout eNews

I've proclaimed my love for Mambo Sprouts before, but if you haven't checked them out....you really should. They are a wealth of information regarding living a more eco friendly lifestyle (& doing so economically!).

I encourage you to sign up to receive The Messenger. It comes 5 times a year & features great articles & printable coupons. You will also get the sprouts eNews newsletter once a month, that has more coupons, recipes, giveaways, & more.

You don't have to sign up for these newsletters, but I really think you will enjoy them. Either way, checkout Mambo Sprouts online!

More Organic Kids Clothing on Sale

Happy Green Bee added some new organic clothing items to their clearance section. I am in love with the 3 piece set shown above. It comes with a long sleeve tee shirt, striped leggings, & a cute Tooth Fairy Tin! The best part is....it's only $8 (for organic cotton!)!

Check out the other bargains at Happy Green Bee's online clearance section. There are some total steals over there!

Organic Grocery Deals at Amazon

Amazon has some good deals on organic grocery items. You need to buy in bulk, so make sure you like the product before buying (or risk getting stuck with a lot of something you don't like!). Here are a few items that caught my eye:

• Newman's Own Organics raisins (15 oz can), 6 cans $17.93 using Subscribe & Save ($2.99 each!)


• Late July Mini Peanut Butter Cracker sandwiches (32 single serving pouches) $20.82 using Subscribe & Save ($.65 each!)


• Horizon Vanilla Organic milk boxes (18 ct) $14.02 using Subscribe & Save ($.78 each!)

There are tons more, so go see what deals you can find!

Organic Cotton Throw on Sale at West Elm

I love West Elm & cannot figure out why we don't have one in the Puget Sound area. So I love to spend my time perusing the West Elm website & tonight I stumbled across a great find.

Currently the Organic Ruched Throw is on sale for $49.99 (normally $69). The only color available is blue sage, but I think it's a lovely color.

I know spring is around the corner, but it's still cold here at night & that throw looks mighty comfy. Plus organic cotton is so much better to snuggle under; no worrying about nasty chemicals!

Plum Organics & Boon Giveaway

Plum Organics & Boon are 2 of my favorite brands for children's products. I big heart love them both. So I was thrilled to see that they were both nominated for Cribsie Awards.

To celebrate their nominations, Plum Organics & Boon teamed up & posted a great giveaway online (it's valued at $350!). Head over to PlumParazzi & enter to win a Flair Chair from Boon, a 1 month supply of Plum Organics Super Puffs, other highchair snacks from Plum Organics, & a Plum Dispensing Spoon from Boon.

Seriously...I've had an unnatural obsession with the Flair Chair highchair for several years now. I swear it makes me want to have another baby, just so I can use that highchair. It's that stylish!

Organic Prairie: 50% S/H on Multi Packs

Today & tomorrow you can score 1/2 off shipping on multi packs from Organic Prairie. Use the code: HALF311 at checkout.

If the idea of ordering organic meat online seems odd, I used to think so too. However, I've ordered from Organic Prairie before & the process is very simple. Everything comes nice & frozen in a cooler with dry ice & is shipped express. I have a difficult time finding organic pork, so for me....ordering online is the answer.

If you order something, let me know how the experience works for you!

20% off at Big Lots

Big Lots doesn't take coupons, so when they release a coupon of their own, it's worth printing out. Use this coupon this weekend to save 20% off your entire purchase. Don't forget to look for organic items at Big Lots. I know it sounds random, but I've found great deals on organic items there.

You need to be a member of the Buzz Club to use this coupon. Register here or in store.

Thanks, Coupon Clippin' Daddy!

Newman's Own Organics on Sale at Amazon

There are several Newman's Own Organics items on sale over at Amazon. These are good prices, but since they are sold in bulk, you really need to know that you like the products. Otherwise, you'd just be wasting money if you bought these & hated them! They are definitely stock up prices on organic snack items such as popcorn, pretzels, & fig newton type cookies, so check it out!

Organic Produce Delivered for Just $17!

The awesome Full Circle Farm deal is back at Groupon! Pay $17 for a standard size box of organic produce (normally $35)! You can choose to pick it up or have it delivered (verify you are within their delivery area).

If you are unfamiliar with this CSA, Full Circle Farm was voted one of the Best Farmer's Market Stands in 2010 by Seattle Weekly. Joining a CSA is a great way to save on organic produce, reduce your carbon footprint, & support your local economy at the same time. This deal at Groupon lets you try it out very economically, so don't miss out on this opportunity. Purchase your voucher today!

Better Oats BOGO Free Coupon

Head over to Facebook & "like" Better Oats. Then click on the Special Offer tab to get a BOGO Free coupon (up to $2.19 value). You can use this on any Better Oats variety, even their organic options!

Thanks, Rose Knows Coupons.

Earth's Best on Sale at Amazon!

Amazon has numerous Earth's Best products on sale in their Warehouse Deals section. A few I saw that looked like good deals were:

• Organic Sesame Street Vanilla Smiley Snacks, 6 boxes $9.49 (only $1.58 per box!)


• Organic Snackin' Fruit Rings (Banana), 12 pk $9.49 (only $.79 each!)


• Organic Tots Cereal Bars (Strawberry Banana), 6 boxes $12.99 (only $2.17 per box!)

Thanks, This Beautiful Frugal Life.