A Whole bunch of savings at Whole Foods

So on this rainy day I decided I needed a break from researching, that and I was hungry...we were almost out of food anyway. Headed out to Whole Foods for these deals...I went a little crazier than normal so bare with me as I recently found out that the organic fruit and veggies will not be available at Saline Farmer's Market until sometime mid-June :(

Whole Foods

Naked Blue Machine half gallon $7.99
RW Knudsen Cranberry-blueberry juice @ 3.99 plus save $1 coupon
Health Valley Organic Soups 2/$4 plus save $1 coupon
Meyenburg Goats Milk @ $3.99 plus save $1 coupon
Odwalla juice 2/$5 plus whole deal coupon save $1 on two.
Cascadian Farm organic cereal @ $4.99 plus whole deal coupon save $1
Arico Sea Salt chips 1/$2.50 plus whole deal coupon save $1
Hummus @ $2.69
Whole Wheat baby pita bread @ $1.99
Organic refried pinto beans @ $.99
Organic Peaches 3/$2.04
Organic Oranges 3/$2.19
Organic Tomato 1/$1.88
Organic Pears 2/$1.94
Organic Valley Shredded cheese @ $4.99 plus save $1 coupon
Organic Valley brown eggs @ $2.79 plus save $1 coupon
Brown Cow Yogurt 4/$3 plus save $1/4 coupon

Green bag discount -$.40
Total: $47.16

It almost feels like stealing...

This week is a pretty big shopping trip, but I was so amazed the deals I got. Also the Saline Farmers Market begins Saturday so I will be getting lots of fresh fruit and veggies this weekend!

Whole Foods

Cascadian Farms Organic Raisin bran 1 @ 2/$7
Cascadian Farms Organic Cinnamon Crunch 1 @ 2/$7 plus whole foods coupon save $1
Van's Breakfast Gluten Free Flax Waffles 1 @ 2/$5
Van's Breakfast Gluten Free Blueberry Waffles 1 @ 2/$5 plus whole foods coupon save $1 on 2
Ians Breakfast sandwich Gluten Free 1 @ $4.99 plus whole foods coupon save $.50
Brown Cow yogurt 4/$3 plus coupon save $1 on 4
Thai restaurant kit 1 @ $1.99 plus whole foods coupon save $.75
Meyenberg Goat Milk 1 @ $3.99 plus coupon save $1
Santa Cruz Orange Mango Juice 1 @2.98 plus coupon save $.75
Naked Blue Machine half gallon 1@$7.49

Total: $30.44

Country Market

Organic Valley Milk 2/$6 plus coupon save $2 on ANY 2 Organic Valley products
Eden Organic Pasta 2/$5
Manwich 1 @ $1.25
Ground Sirloin 1 lb @ $3.95
Amish chicken tenders @ $3.19
Organic Salmon Fillets 2 @ $1.49 each.

Total: $20.37

This week's Penny Pushers

I was pretty impressed with the deals I got at Whole Foods today. I could have probably gotten more if I remembered my other coupons:). I'm super excited about the Farmers Market starting up again in May in Saline.

Whole Foods

Organic Bananas 1.68lbs @ $.99/lb = $1.66
Organic Red Pepper .47 lb @ $3.99/lb = $1.88
Organic Kiwi 2/$1
Organic Blackberries 1@ 2/$5 = $2.50
Organic Green Pepper .65lb @ $2.99/lb = $1.94
AD Spinach Fettichini @ $2.99 (found this afterwards at Country Market for 2/$5)
Muir Glen Fire Roasted Tomatoes @ $2.19 save $1 used Coupon
Organic Valley Half & Half @ $3.39 used $1 whole deal coupon
Meyenberg Goats Milk @ $3.99 save $1 used coupon
Organic Valley Mont cheese 1@ 2/$7
Organic Valley Colby cheese 1@ 2/$7 used whole deal coupon $2 off
Steaz Organic Energy Drink 4 pack @ $7.99 save $1 coupon
Santa Cruz OrangeMango @ 2.98 save $.75 coupon
Brown Cow Yogurt 4/$3 plus save $1 on 4 coupon here
Plus saving on using 2 green bags

Total: $35.06

Other coupons to check out:
Santa Cruz Peanut Butter

RW Knudsen Juice

Rosetto Pasta

Simply Organic Grinder Spices

Country Market

Our Family Paper Towel @ $6.18 save $1 coupon here
Simply Orange Juice @ $2.95
Horizon Organic Milk 1@ 2/$7 save $.55 coupon here
Wolfgang puck organic soup 2/$4
Angus Ground Sirloin @ $3.67
Amish Chicken tenders @ $3.39

Total: $22.14

Have a great day, happy shopping!

Health Food News and Locations

The Whole Foods coupons are out. Our Whole Foods runs out of their "Whole Deal" coupon issue within a week so head to your store and pick one up before they run out.

Don't have a whole foods?, that's okay there are plenty of health food stores in you area. Here is a list of ones you may find in Michigan or other states. Most take coupons so check out my links on the side panel.

Better Health Store : Ann Arbor, Belleville, Grosse Pointe, Lansing, Livonia, Novi, Plymouth, and Warren.

Plum Market: Ann Arbor, Bloomfield, and West Bloomfield

Simply Natural Health Foods : Auburn Hills, Bloomfield, Clarkston, Commerce, Davisburg, Highland, Ortonville, Pontiac, Waterford, West Bloomfield, and White Lake.

Trader Joe's : Ann Arbor, Farmington, Grosse Pointe, Northville, and Rochester. Ohio: Beachwood, Cincinnati, Columbus, Dublin, Dayton, and Westlake. Multiple locations in Boston, Chicago, Indianapolis, New York City area, and others in California, Washington, Oregon, Nevada, Arizona, New Mexico, Missouri, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Tennessee, Georgia, North Carolina, DC area, New Jersey, and Connecticut.

Whole Foods
Several store locations in US, Canada, and UK. Check website for locations.

Remember, many regular grocery stores carry Organic foods. Here are some in Michigan that do: Busch's, Country Market, Meijer, and some Kroger's so check your store. If you find another store, please let me know so I can add it to the list.

Healthy Organic Shopping

This weekend's trip to Country Market & Whole Foods didn't bring us as much joy since I missed last week's paper. However, I still managed to save pretty good for mostly organic and my meet-eating hubby :)

Country Market

Simply Orange Juice 2/$6
Organic Valley Milk @ $3.75- coupon save $1 on two.
Newman's Own Alfredo Sauce @ 2/$5 plus coupon save $1 on two.
Green Giant Boxed Veggies @ $1.75 plus coupon save $.60 on two.
Al Dente Spinach Pasta @ $2.95
Wolfgang Soups 2/$4
Organic Ground Turkey @ $2.89
Angus Organic Ground Sirloin @ $3.95
Double Fiber Bread @ $2.25 plus coupon ( from Detroit News 2 weeks ago) save $.55
Stoneyfield Farms Organic Yogurt @ $1.10 plus coupon save $1 on three.

Total spent= $27.69 plus tax

Whole Foods
Asparagus @ $1.99
Red Seedless Grapes @ $4.84
Santa Cruz Kiwi-Strawberry Juice @ $3.69 plus coupon save $.75
Odwalla organic drinks @ 2/$5 plus coupon save $1 on two
Organic Bananas @ $.99
StoneyField Farms Soy Yogurt 6-pk @ $3 plus coupon save $.50.
Plus when you bring in your own bags you receive $.10 discount for each bag -$.20

Total spent = $17.06 plus tax

Enjoy your week!

Freebies and Other deals

Dairy Queen (sign up)- Buy one Blizzard get one free

Quiznos (sign up)- FREE Sammie coupon will come via email.

Ruby Tuesday - printable coupon- buy one entree get one free

Legg's Nylons- save $1 coupon

Stay Free Pads- Very simple , just fill in the info that is requested , and you can print a $1 off coupon instantly for stayfree products

Target- several printable savings coupons
New target grocery coupons added , print coupons for :
- $1.00 coupon archer farms cereal
- $1.00 savings on Renuzit air care product
- $0.50 discount on chex mix snack mix
- $1.00 coupon for $Kashi ( cookies, crackers, or granola bars )
- $1.00 discount on Market Pantry cheeses
- $1.00 coupon for Pepperidge Farm crackers
- $1.00 savings on Tropicana orange juice
- $1.00 discount on Vlasic pickles
- $1.00 coupons for fresh vegetables

Victoria Secret- Free Panty & $10 off bra

Enjoy this weeks deals! Have a great week

Savings for the two week shopper

This week's grocery trip was a little more expensive, although I live with a man who eats mostly red meat, sweets, and dairy :) being blood type O and all. With that said, I was very happy with our savings for groceries for the next two weeks using of course sales & coupons. All shopping was done within a 2 mile stretch of our house. Starting with the furtherest and working our way in.

Country Market
Eggland Organic Eggs @ 3.99
Simply Orange Juice 2/6
Horizon Organic Milk 2/6 plus save $.55 coupon
Uncle Ben's Rice 2/2
Organic Carrots @ $.99
Whole Grain Pop-tarts 2/3 plus save $1 coupon
Reynolds Foil @3.96 plus save $1 coupon
Total: $23.59


Busch's
A brief note about Busch's- they double manf coupons up to $.50!
Jello Pudding pack 1/$2.50 plus $.60 coupon
Yoplait Yogurt 10/$6 plus save $1 coupon when purchase 8.
Cascadian Organic frozen broccoli @ 3.75 plus save $1 coupon
Frozen pepperoni pizza @ 6.49 plus save $1 coupon
Garden of Eatin multi grain sea salt chips 2/$2.89
Kenny's Juicy Twist @ 1.59
Ghirdelli squares @ $3
Oscar Meyer Bacon @ 3.99
USDA stewing beef @ 2.62
Idaho potatoes @ 1.48
Dried cherries @ 6.99
Total: 38.59

CVS
*we haven't shopped here in a while, I'm hoping for some good extra care bucks soon:)
Vitamin Water 2/$3
Bounty Basic 8pk @ 5.88 plus save $1 coupon
Soy Joy bars 2 @ 1.29 with buy one get one free coupon
Optifree Contact Solution @ 9.19 plus save $1 coupon
Total: $18.85

I was pretty impressed being that usually without coupons and sales we use to spend over $75 for one week's worth of groceries!

Health Savings by Popular Demand

As the economy is getting worse I have had many discussions with friends and family about ways to cut cost without cutting into our most important asset- our health. Usually when we get tight with money the first thing we want to cut is items related to our health. We cut back on healthy food, nutrition, vitamins, etc so we can afford heat, electric, mortgage, student loans, and clothing. I decided to start this blog because my husband insisted that I am the queen of good deals when it comes to our grocery shopping (thanks to coupons--Cassie's Ann arbor blog), product shopping, and clothing shopping. So I've set out to lead others in saving money in tough times and still being able to enjoy the simple pleasures while staying healthy. I have listed some links on the right side. If you live in the Ann Arbor area I highly recommend you take advantage of Cassie's blog as she post weekly deals at local grocery stores to get the most for you dollar. All others, I will post what I can to help you out.

A few quick tips:

Plan your meals based on what is on sale. Before you head to the grocery store look at the ads to see what is on sale. Then find coupons for those things on sale for additional savings. Don't purchase things you don't need, just because it is on sale. Also stock up on items you will use when it is on sale, especially if you have a coupon for it.

Purchase what you can organically. It is better for you and will help you stay healthier. I have listed some organic coupons on the right. Organic also generally has less sugar than other products.

Cleaning products- purchase something that will save you money in the long run. Most of the time the chemical based cleaners found in the grocery store not only are really bad for you, but you are paying for the packaging and paying for mostly water. Try to find a product that is in concentrated form. It will last longer, be better for you, and help cut back on the many bottles in landfills. Click here for get clean save green.

Buy small business- I am a big proposer of buying locally and through small businesses. Most of the things I purchase are either through my community or through friend's small businesses. This boost the economy better than buying from big corporations not to mention the quality is significantly better. Many companies send that money out of the country anyway. I have friends in many areas from skincare, make-up, nutrition, resale, to restaurants. Purchasing from one another actually cuts down cost significantly. If you own a small business, please let me know and I can create a small business list on here.

Hope that is enough to get you started, enjoy!