All Posts Tagged With: "Organic"
Healthy Food on the Cheap
You can eat inexpensively and still eat well.
1, 2, and 3) Shop around, look for sales, and use coupons. No brainers.
4) Put aside a little prep time. Homemade tastes better, and is better for you. Make double batches and freeze for up to two months. I’ve gotten into the habit of […]
Lisa | 4 comments | Continued
Big Sale at PBS On-Line Store, Plus Some Organic Deals and Strategies
Sale
PBS is having a huge Overstock Sale. Discounts up to 80%. If you go through Ebates, you can get a 6% rebate, plus there is a coupon for 15% off if you spend $80 or more. Doesn’t say how long it lasts, but it’s a good sale.
You might want to also […]
Lisa | 1 comment | Continued
Is Fair Trade Coffee About Profit, Politics or People?
[[[After reading Trent’s recent post, Saving Money Versus Saving the World, at The Simple Dollar, I thought it was worth revisiting Fair Trade. (See my post from last January on Fair Trade Organic Coffee.)]]]
At first it was part of a grassroots movement to change the world. But now it’s big business. […]
Lisa | 5 comments | Continued
Amazon Deals on Earth Friendly & Organic Products
Check out these Amazon grocery deals, good until April 30th, 2008
$20 off Planet Friendly Products
$20 dollars instant savings when you spend $99 dollars on selected planet friendly products. Use promotion code EARTH408 at checkout. This offer can not be used with Subscribe and Save, but you can still get free shipping for spending […]
Lisa | 1 comment | Continued
“Found Object Meals” and Other Eating Tips for the Frugal
My grocery bill’s up, in spite of coupon fever. Time to pull out all the stops. I still enjoy a night out once in a while, but when eating in, I’m watching my dollars more than ever. Here’s how I’m doing it-
Only eat organic when necessary. Eating organic is important, but […]
Lisa | 2 comments | Continued
Misleading Food Labels
I am on the “deceitful marketing” rampage since my last post on credit cards. I may as well keep going, and get it out of my system.
This one is on food labeling. We’ll start with some definitions. Then I’ll site a few particularly irritating examples.
100% Organic- Means just that. You can’t […]
Lisa | 2 comments | Continued
The Price of Eating Organic- and Coupons!
I realized about thirty years ago that, if I wanted to be healthier, I would have to incorporate more organic foods into my diet. Even back in the late 1970’s, when I was just entering college, scientific studies were available showing the dangers of many common foods. Fruits and vegetables were covered with […]
28Feb2008 |Lisa | 0 comments | Continued
When Buying Organic Pays Off and Doesn’t
The following article was obtained from Consumer Reports:
Know when it pays to buy organic food products to reduce your exposure to pesticides and other additives, when it might sometimes pay, and when it’s a waste of your money.
Buy these items organic as often as possible:
What: Apples, bell peppers, celery, cherries, imported grapes, nectarines, peaches, […]
Lisa | 4 comments | Continued
Fair Trade Organic Coffee
In general, expect to give up a little piece of your rock if you commit to buying Fair Trade (henceforth known as FT) coffee. The cha-ching factor can be significant, especially if you find a particular brand that you like. But, the good news is, as demand increases, availability, quality, and deals, are also increasing.My […]
20Jan2008 |Lisa | 2 comments | Continued
