*DEAD DEAL* Free Pack Energizer Rechargable Batteries

Right now the first 30,000 people to "like" Energizers Facebook Page will get a free 4-pack of rechargeable AA batteries.($13 VALUE) Item will ship in 3-4 weeks.

Free Phish Album Download

Download the full mp3 album for Phish's Live Bait Vol. 1 HERE. Sweet deal! Album consists of 10 all live tracks from this summer's tour.

Track list: Phish – Live Bait Volume One

1. Alumni Blues > Letter To Jimmy Page > Alumni Blues
2010-06-25 2010 Susquehanna Bank Center – Camden, NJ

2. Backwards Down The Number Line
2010-06-12 Blossom Music Center – Cuyahoga Falls, OH

3. Swept Away > Steep
2010-06-20 Saratoga Performing Arts Center (SPAC) – Saratoga Springs, NY

4. Gumbo > 5.My Sweet One
2010-07-03 Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre @ Encore Park – Alpharetta, GA

6. Kill Devil Falls
2010-06-22 Comcast Center – Mansfield, MA

7. Tweezer >8. Slave to the Traffic Light
2010-07-03 Verizon Wireless Amphitheater @ Encore Park – Alpharetta, GA

9.Show Of Life > 10. Tweezer Reprise
2010-06-19 Saratoga Performing Arts Center (SPAC) – Saratoga Springs, NY

Whole Foods Wednsday 8-25-10

Whole Foods weekly specials run from through Tuesdays. I will highlight each weeks sales on Wednesday so as you have plenty of time to shop. Be sure to check out the newest edition of the Whole Deal Newsletter found at the stores entrance. It is packed with valuable coupons which can be "stacked' with a manufacturers coupon for the same item, maximizing savings.

This weeks sale highlights & coupon match-ups are as follows:

Meat/Seafood:

• Wild SuperFrozen Tuna Steaks $8.99lb. (normally $16.99lb)
• Boneless Center-Cut Pork Chops $3.99lb. (normally $6.99)
• Oven Roasted Turkey Breast (Deli) $4.99lb. (normally $8.99) GREAT PRICE!!
• Chicken Sausage $3.99lb. (Save $2lb.)
• Air-Chilled Whole Chicken Legs $1.59lb.
• EZ-Peel Shrimp 26/30 $9.99 (Save $3lb.)
• Local New England Fish Cakes $1.49ea.
• BONELESS RIB EYE STEAK $12.99lb. (regularly: $16.99, save $4!)
• FRESH IN STORE GROUND ALL WHITE MEAT TURKEY  $5.99lb. (regularly: $6.99, save $1!)

Produce:

• RED & BLACK PLUMBS $.99LB regularly: $2.49

• RED FIELD PEPPERS $1.99lb regularly: $2.99, save $1!
• ORGANIC CANTALOUPE 2/$5 regularly: $3.99 ea!

Prepared Foods: 

• ALPHABET SOUP $2.99 24oz.
• SUSHI CALIFORNIA ROLL $5.99

Bakery:

•  6-INCH CAKES $8.99
• ECLAIRS 2/$4

Grocery:

• HONEST KIDS JUICE BOX 8pk. 2/$6 use $.75/1 coupon here combined with the $1/1 in the August/September Whole Deal Flyer or @ Whole Deal Coupons= $ 1.25! 
• KETTLE BAKED HONEY BBQ POTATO CHIPS sale: 2/$4 use $1/2 here
• Clif Kid Z Bars $ .69, use the $ .50/1 coupon in the August/September Whole Deal Flyer or @ Whole Deal Coupons= $ .19!
• RAINBOW RESEARCH KIDS BUBBLE BATH $5.00 normally $7.49
• GARDEN OF EATIN' BLUE CORN CHIPS 2/$5 use $1/1 coupon here

Don't forget your reusable shopping bags, you get $.05 off your order for each one used.

Drying Blueberries

Maine is right in its peak for blueberry season. They are everywhere this year, from the u-picks to the local farm stands. Even grocery stores have been offering rock bottom prices for a few weeks now. This is the time to stock up. We all know how it goes when the snow begins to fall, a half pint at the local grocer will likely run you $5-6. Who really buys them for that price anyway? If only there was an easy way to capitalize when the pickings are good and have blueberries year round. Fortunately there are countless ways of preserving blueberries that don’t take too much time or effort. Freezing is often a popular choice, but not very versatile. They work great in baked goods and smoothies, but defrosted blueberries are too mushy for much else.  A great alternative is drying blueberries. They taste great, store well, and can be used in a variety of ways. These make an excellent school snack choice. Here is the basic way to get it done!

• Set oven to lowest possible temp. Mine is 170 degrees.
• Line cookie sheet with wax paper to prevent sticking.
• Wash blueberries well, and remove stems, leaves etc.
• Spread the blueberries one layer thick over pan.
• Bake in oven for 6-10 hours until the blueberries resemble raisins & are leathery. (time varies with blueberry sizes)
• Store in bags or jars in a cool, dry place. In ideal conditions they can last up to a year.

There is no end to the possibilities with this delicious berry! Cook them in your favorite recipes, sprinkle on salads, or just eat them plain. So go pick some up cheap, before its too late!

Green Review: Seventh Generation Training Pants

 This weeks "green" product is Seventh Generation brand training pants. Average retail price $11.99 for a 25-29 count package. They can be purchased at your local  whole foods, or Amazon. I highly recommend these! Though my daughter is potty trained, we still have her wear training pants at night. Seventh Generation training pants are super durable, much like real cloth. They also have excellent absorbency.

I have noticed when buying some of the generic brand training pants, they often rip and have a strong odor if the child has an accident. Seventh Generation training pants has neither of these issues. Most training pants are in this same price range, but do not offer any environmental or health benefits.

Product features include:

• Wood pulp processed without chemicals containing chlorine 
• Soft, cloth-like comfort
• Hypoallergenic
• Stretchy, tear-away side panels for better fit and convenience
• Inner leak barriers for superior leakage protection
• Fragrance and latex free

The only down-side to these is that they lack the colorful cartoon designs like on other brands. My daughter was a bit disappointed when she realized there were no princesses on them. For fun,  I let her take markers to them and design her own.

Homemade Fairy Wings

This is a fun project to make a little girls costume fairy wings. The best part is that you probably already have all the items needed on hand. It only takes 15-20 minutes and will make your little fairy very happy.

see!

1.Supplies needed: 2 wire coat hangers,tape, tights, items to decorate (glitter, markers, ribbon, etc.)

2. Remove the curved parts of both hangers. This may require snips for heavy duty hangers. The cheaper kinds will just snap with a bit of twisting and bending. 

3.Tape ends of both hangers together tightly.

4. Bend and shape the hangers to resemble wing shapes.

5. Cut tights at the tops of each leg. Cut a 4 inch strip from the top of each leg for the straps.

6.Wrap each side of wing with one leg piece of tight. Pull tight to get out wrinkles, and tie a knot at the center.

7.Work each of the strap pieces over the wings to the center.

8. Now its time to decorate. Add beads, glitter, flowers, whatever you want! You could even color with markers and make "butterfly wings" instead.

Have fun!

Whole Foods Wednsday 8-18-10

Whole Foods weekly specials run from through Tuesdays. I will highlight each weeks sales on Wednesday so as you have plenty of time to shop. Be sure to check out the newest edition of the Whole Deal Newsletter found at the stores entrance. It is packed with valuable coupons which can be "stacked' with a manufacturers coupon for the same item, maximizing savings.

This weeks sale highlights & coupon match-ups are as follows:

Meat:

• Whole foods grill-ready marinated boneless chicken breasts $4.99lb., save $2lb.
• 93% lean ground sirloin $4.99lb., save $1lb.
  
• Bulk Dry Rub Bacon $4.99lb., save $2lb.
  

Produce:

• Organic Mini Watermelons $3.00, save over 35%
• Organic Field Tomatoes $1.99 lb., save $1.00
• Organic Red & Yellow Roaster Potatoes 2 lb. bag $2.99, save $1.00
• Organic Fennel $1.99 lb., save 20%

Prepared Foods:

• Cajun Roasted Sweet Potato Wedges $3.99, save $3.00
• Grilled Eggplant Mozzarella Sandwich $2.99, save $2.00
• Smoked Mozzarella Pasta Salad $4.99, save 3.00
• Oven Roasted Turkey Breast $6.99 lb., save 35%

Bakery:

• Crostini - Assorted Varieties $3.00, save $2.99
• Hatch Chile Cornbread $1.99 lb., save 40%

Grocery:

• Stonyfield Farm Fat Free Yogurt $ .50, save over 45%, use $ .50/1Mango Honey Flavored= FREE! or $.50/3 printable @ Stonyfield.com= $.33 each!
  
• Cedar's Hummus $2.00, save 45%
• Snikiddy Snacks Baked Fries $2.00, save 25%, use $1.00/1 @ Snikiddy.com=$1.00 each
• Annies Homegrown Cheddar Bunnies $3.50, use $1.00/2 @ Whole Deal Coupons or in the August/September Whole Deal Flyer
• Kiss My Face Toothpaste $4.00, save over 30%, use $1.00/1 @ Kiss My Face
• Barbara's Bakery Cereal Multi grain Puffins $3.00, save $1.49
  
• Sesame Street Juice Elmo's Fruit Punch 8-pack $2.50, save $1.19, use $1.00/2 8-pack juice boxes @ Apple & Eve= $2.00 each
• Terra Veggie Chips Bonus Bag $3.50, save over $1.29, use $1.00/1 in the 6/20 SS
• Honest Tea Moroccan Mint Tea $1.00, save over $ .49, use $ .50/1 Honest Tea
• So Delicious Organic Coconut Water Lemonade Sorbet $3.99, save $1.40, use $1.00/1 @ Turtle Mountain or here
• Kiss My Face Olive Oil Bar Soaps $3.25, save $ .74, use $1.00/1 @ Kiss My Face
• Genisis Today Acai 100 Juice 32 oz. $33.99, save $8.50
  
• ThinkThin Think Bites $4.00, save $2.39, use $ .50/1 in the August/September Whole Deal Coupon book or @ Whole Deal Coupons combined with $ .50/1 @ Think Thin= $3.00 each!
• Clif Kid Z Bars $ .69, use the $ .50/1 coupon in the August/September Whole Deal Flyer or @ Whole Deal Coupons= $ .19!

Don't forget your reusable shopping bags, you get $.05 off your order for each one used.