A Green Way to Clip Coupons

In honor of Earth Day, read my article for Today's Mama about how to use digital coupons.  It's really easy and you will never show up to the store and realize you left your stack of coupons on the counter at home.  All you need is a smart phone and/or computer!

An Alternative to Raw Milk

As many of you know, I drink raw milk.  Besides the fact I think it tastes so much better, its full of natural enzymes and vitamins that are "killed" off during pasteurization (some are added back in after pasteurization, but they are synthetic vitamins).  I am smart about it and understand the fears, concerns, and risks of drinking raw milk which is why I buy my raw milk from a state licensed raw milk provider.  However, with the bill HB75 up for debate in congress, the state (and lobbyists) have been a little scared and going after raw milk (IMHO).  Any who, the state has stepped in and prohibited my local farm from selling raw milk and so I have been forced to find an alternative.  I had purchased organic milk, but Jake's tummy has began to hurt and Lily's eczema is back.  A friend told me about a little store in Dallas that sold low pasteurized milk (vat pasteurized).  I had to check it out.  We've tried it and (while it's not raw milk) its a MUCH better alternative to ultra pasteurized milk.  The milk is also non-homogenized which means the milk and cream still separates, makes it feel a bit more natural :-).  One thing, they do offer low-fat and whole milk options, but be sure to grab the whole milk as your body needs the fat to digest the enzymes and vitamins (especially Vit A & D).  It's a complete waste to buy 2% and just have those goodies go straight through your body.  The Brand is Kalona Supernatural and I'm in love.  They sell cream, yogurt and buttermilk too - all vat pasteurized!  Here's a couple coupons if you'd like to check them out!  Once my farm is up and running again I will go back to raw milk, but for now, this is our new milk.  For those interested, the store that sells this milk is Natural Grocers in Dallas, they have several locations, but I went to the one at Coit & Campbell (think very small Whole Foods).

30% off Spring Planting

Once April 1st arrives, I start thinking about what I'm going to plant in my flower beds.  I do have some salvia that comes back every year, but I need some more color. Luckily I just came across this 30% off coupon from Calloway's.  If you don't have a Calloway's near you or prefer to shop at Home Depot or Lowes, still print this out and take it with you - most of the time, they will accept competitors coupons (it is up to the manager though). Coupon expires April 10.

A Visit from the Tooth Fairy

Okay - this is just about the greatest thing I have ever seen. I LOVE this and can't wait till the twins are at the age for this. We still have another year to go, but I'm printing my Michael's coupon and snagging one of these doors for this project now so I'll have everything ready to go when the time is right.

Do you coupon?

I'd love to hear if you coupon or not and if so, what are some of your strategies for making it effective for you. I wrote about a few of my tips at Today's Mama, check it out.