Saving Money & Eating Green While Traveling

While I would love to tell you there is a simple way to stay totally on track while traveling and eating naturally, I can’t.  I truthfully have problems some days staying on track while at home.  Since we will be embarking on our trip to Atlanta and then on to Orlando soon I have been preparing myself for the next two weeks or so of eating while on the go. Growing up in a large family we made many road {Read More}

Money-Saving Techniques for Day-to-Day Life

Saving Money

With the cost of living today rising, and because of the economic state of much of the world, saving money is a serious issue, and something all have to take into account every day. With the impact of the economic downturn still fresh in the minds of many, the idea of ‘ saving for that rainy day‘ has never been more relevant. It is a daunting task, but small changes to your life style can turn this seemingly massive task {Read More}

Purchase an American Express Pre-paid Card get $25 Bonus Free

I am always looking for great reward programs and loyalty programs that pay or reward you for their services.  I love this deal being offered by American Express!  You can purchase a pre-paid American Express card and load it with $200.00 and you will be given a $25.00 bonus card for FREE!  That is a 12.5% bonus! Although I don’t have an extra $200.00 lying around, I am going to purchase this and then use it for gas or groceries {Read More}

My March Organic Whole Foods Journey

farmers market

If you have visited my blog before, you know that we to try eat as much organic food as possible.  There are many, many reasons for this and personally the more I read, the more I cling to wanting to try to eat ONLY organic foods.   Now this is a decision each family has to make for themselves.  What is important for each family will be slightly different based upon the values you feel are most important for you. In {Read More}

8 Ways to Save on Organic Food Series: Part 5-Shopping Sales

sales flyer

Many people think of sales as a no brainer way for saving money.  The key to saving the most on  organic food with sales and circulars is to maximize what is on sale.   Just like with all commerical goods, they run sales in seasonal rotations.  Certain goods go on sale certain times of the year.  These are some trends: April: Ham, Turkey, Eggs May & July: Ground Beef, Chicken, Ketchup November: Celery, Canned Soups, Cranberry Sauce, Turkey, Canned Vegetables, Potatoes, Evaporated {Read More}